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(Story on Page 8:) �Paee-Tw#, m'' ,W- SEAFARERS LOG January 22, 1954 MCS'AFL^ Bryson Union Set For Stewards Vote SAN FRANCISCO.—A collective bargaining election to settle the dispute over stewards department representation-on West Coast ships has been set for February 10. The elec­ tion has been ordered by the National Labor Relations Board as an outgrowtli of a twoyear fight by the Marine Cooks ^ "and Stewards-AFL, an SIU the National Labor Relations proceedings on the ground that they were not official parties to affiliate, to oust the Commu­ Board. Should Bryson be convicted, it the dispute. nist-dominated National Union of All stewards who are working as Marine Cooks and Stewards (in­ would disqualify NUMC&S from dependent). The NUMC&S is the using the facilities of the Labor of February 10 wiU be permitted to last shipboard stronghold of the Board. Howevef, it is not expected participate in the voting. The max­ once powerful Communist water­ that Bryson will go to trial before imum number who would be eli­ the start of the election in Feb­ gible is 6,000 but the total is ex­ front section in US maritime. pected to fall short of that figure ruary. A third party to the dispute is All of this raises the question of because there will be men on the Harry Bridges' International Long­ shoremen's and Warehousemen's what would happen if Bryson were beach at the time the voting starts. The men will vote both by mail Union which has chartered a convicted of perjury after the ballot and on the spot. The large "stewards department" in its un­ election was over. passenger vessel^ will be voted by ion. The-ILWU group is consid­ Joint Hiring Hall the NLRB when they hit port, but ered as nothing more than a sub­ At present, because of the dis­ other ships will have to send in John Arabasz left, new SIU Welfare Services Department repre­ stitute for NUMCiScS. In case the pute, all stewards departments on sentative In Baltimore, gets briefed on matters by Sy Miller, right, latter group should lose out, West Coast ships that are part of their ballots through the mails. Bridges would then be in a posi­ the Pacific Maritime Association This arrangement-was ordered by Unfon attorney, AI Kerr, Welfare Plan trustee, standing, and Wal­ tion to snipe at MCS-AFL through are being manned through a joint the local NLRB representative. ter Slekmann, SIU Director of Welfare Services. his "steward department." hiring hall which registers mem­ bers of both unions. Bryson Indictment Up until now, the NLRB has not Complicating the election pic­ ture is the fact that Hugh Bryson, recognized the Bridges stand-by president of the NUMC&S, iS un­ "stewards department" in its ar­ The SIU Welfare Service Department expanded its services this week with the opening der indictment on perjury charges. rangements for the election. The charges deal with Bryson's Bridges, however, has declared of a full-time office in the Port of Baltimore, even before the new hall for Seafarers ship­ non-Communist affidavit filed with that his union would petition for ping through that port is opened. In the interim, separate office space is befng maintained a place on the ballot along with NUMC&S and the MCS-AFL. He at the old hall, at 14 North^ the headquarters office would have quarters employee estimated that has stated further lhat if his stew­ Gay Street. the department handled one case ^ ards division is defeated in the Creation of a regular Wel­ to branch out. every seven minutes of every work­ vote, he would withdraw from the fare Services Department exactly Office Already Open field. 18 months ago followed within Thus, the new Baltimore office ing day since it was established In July, 1952. This embraced both ad­ The decision to hold an election weeks the extension of coverage is already operating and wili swing vice and investigation of questions was made after a meeting of MCS- under the SIU Welfare Plan to in­ over to the new hall when it is and claims Immigration, AFL and NUMC&S officials with clude first-time m,atemity and dis­ completed and open for business. draft and regarding personai family the Labor Board, in San Francisco, ability benefits. Since then, the It will work in conjunction with lems, legal assistance, and prob­ espe­ along with PMA representatives. services provided by the depart­ Welfare Services in New York, The Readers Digest feature arti­ cially the day-to-day problems of Bridges' men showed up for the ment have faced so heavy a de­ cle about "The Amazing Seafarers meeting but were barred from the mand that it became obvious that while at the same time' providing Seafarers in the hospitals or those efficient, on-the-spot service on a making claims for various benefits. Union" has been inserted into the full-time basis for men shipping Congressional Record by Brooklyn On-Tbe-Spot Service out of Baltimoijn. Congressman Abraham J. Multer. Appointed as a full-time SIU Considering the variety of prob­ The January 6 edition of the Rec­ Welfare Services representative lems handled in New York, a great ord carries the fuU text of the Di­ for the port is Jolmny Arabasz, deal of them emanating from other gest story, which appeared orig­ who wili be returning to Balti­ ports in the District, it is expected inally in the September, 1953, more after a stint as port agent that the new Baltimore office will Issue. A proposal that the disabled Cornhusker Mariner be, cut for the Port of Wilmington. Ara­ be able to provide on-the-spot serv­ The article describes the operar. and sold for scrap is being fought vigorously by Senators basz, a. one-time SIU organizer in ice on many matters that would lions of the SIU and its internal Dennis: Chavez (Dem., New Mexico) and Allen Ellender the Isthmian drive, had been a otherwise be channeled to head­ patrolman in Baltimore previously. quarters first. Arabasz will also structure. It emphasizes the shore- (Dem., La;). The two Senators-^ "Side facilities maintained or undQr The new office will handle the make regular hospital visits' and salvage operations thus far. construction in the various ports, have introduced a resolution Pointing out that the ship orig­ same wide range of problems and personally deliver benefits to Sea­ as well as the operations of the that would stop the Federal inally cost $9Vi million. Senator detail work which the Welfare farers in the a^ea. Union hiring hall and the demo­ Maritime Board from offering the Chavez said that an Investment of Services Department iias been Seafarers shipping out of the vessel for sale. cratic procedures of the SIU. . dealing with for the 'last year and The ill-fated ship was on its $2Vi million could restore the ves­ a half, with Walter Siekmann at Baltimore hall are urged to take Copies of the article are avail­ third voyage under the Robin Line sel to seaworthiness. To sell it for advantage of the new service, able in reprint form in headquar-. when it was blown onto rocks dur­ scrap, he said, means an estimated the helm as Welfare Services Di­ which 'Will be expanded on a fullters and the Union's outports. time basis to other ports as the ing a severe storm in Pusan, Ko­ loss to the Government of better rector. than $7^4 million. One statistically-minded head­ need develops. rea, harbor, last July. All crewr members were rescued from the ship which than had to be cut in German Students Visit Headquarters January 22. 1954 Vol. XVi. No. 2 half as tugs were tmable to pull off. The difficulty arose from As I See It Page 4 her the fact that the saw-toothed rocks Crossword Puzzle . .Page 12 had penetrated deeply into the Editorial Page 13 bottom. Foc'sle Fotographer Page 19 Stem Hauled Away Galley Gleanings .Page 20 Inquiring Seafarer Page 12 The stern of the vessel was In The Wake Page 12 hauled into Sasebo, Japan, where Labor Round-Up Page 13 it was last reported that a false Letters Pages 21, 22 bow would be fitted to the vessel. Maritime .. Page 16 Now the FMB has apparently given Meet The Seafarer Page 12 up the idea of repairing it, al­ On The Job Page 16 though, the two Senators charge Personals ...Page 2.5 that $600,000 has been spent in Quiz ..Page 19 Seafarers In Action Page 16 Ships' Minutes .Pages 24, 25 SIU History Cartoon Page 9 Sports Line Page 20 Ten Years Ago Page 12 Top Of The News Page 7 Seafarers overseas who want Union Talk Page 9 to get in touch with headquar­ Wash. News Letter Page 6 ters in a hurry can do so by Welfare Benefits Pages 26, 27 cabling the Union at its cable Welfare Report ... . .Page 8 address, SEAFARERS NEW Your Constitution Page 5 Your Dollar's Wo-th Page 7 YORK. Use of this address will as­ Publl$h«d bIwMkly at Hit hMdquartar* •f th« Saafarars IntarnaHenal Union. At­ sure speedy transmission on lantic A Cult District AFL, *7S Fourth Left to right, Alfred Boeckmann, Helmut Amsburg and Ruedlger Koch, all of Germany, inspect Wei- • all messages and faster serv­ Avonuo, Srooklyn 91, NY. Tal. HYaclnth fare Services poster while on recent visit to SIU heajquarters. Three are among 85 European stu-^ y-MOe.. Entarod as aacond. class mattar ice for the. men involved. dents studying labor-management relations at Manhattan College under auspices of federal Foreign ' at tha Post Offlca In Brooklyn, NY., Operations Administration. '< • .. . under »ha Act of 'AUSu^'34, Wli ' Open Balto SIU Welfare Office Mag Article On SIU Gets In 'Record' Senate Bill Demands US Save Cornhusker From Scrap Heap SEAFARERS iOG VnU^n HUR Cable Address wl^' lis-;: •v:t �JaaUanr SS, 1951 SEAFARERS LOG Par* TIIK* Sea Unions Draft Maritime Plans Joint Action Set By AFL, CIO In Capital WASHINGTON^A comprehensive program de­ signed to revive and strengthen the US merchant marine has been adopted by a conference of all nonCommunist shipboard un-"* ' ' to the American flag, an end to ions in the maritime indus­ competition from MSTS, maritime try. Meeting in-the nation's representation on the Interstate Seafarer Robert Sipsey, rigrht, and Headquartera employee Bill Mitchell, hold sigm between Uiem acknowledginr the seaman's receipt of an SIU Vacation Plan benefit check which boosted the benefit fund total over the 53 million mark. Sipsey has collected three times under the SIU Vacation Plan set-up, which will mark Its second birthday shortly. Pioneer SIU Vacation Set-Up Hits $3 Million In Payments capital on January 18 and 19, the 50 delegates present agreed to push the program by setting up a permanent legisla­ tive committee to meet regularly on legislative problems facing maritime. Its first, meeting is set for January 27. Further arrangements were made on this score when delegates elec­ ted a committee of two consisting of Harry Lundeberg, president of the SIU of North America, and Joe Curran, president of the Na­ tional Maritime Union, to meet with President Eisenhower in the near future and take up maritime problems with the nation's Chief Executive. , O „ VSpoke for All Seamen The broad scope of the confer­ ence, dealing as it did with a wide variety of subjects, was in itself overshadowed by the very fact of the meeting. It was the first time that all the non-Communist sea­ going maritime unions in the in­ dustry had ever gotten together to draft a common program of action. And since the National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards is the only sea-going union left still un­ der the thumb of the Communist waterfront apparatus, it meant that for all intents and purposes the conference spoke with one voice for all the nation's union seamen. AU told, 14 separate unions rep­ resenting approximately 130,000 seamen participated in the confer­ ence. Their recommendations in­ cluded a demand for Government aid to coastwise and intercoastal shipping, a 100 percent rule on carriage of Government cargoes, return of American-owned ships The distinction of receiving an SIU Vacation Plan benefit check which boosted the total money paid out of the fund to $3 million, fell to Seafarer Robert -A. Sipsey last week. The 27-year-old AB, a'native of Flushing, NY, was paid the benefit in the New York hall after he paid off his last ship, the+' Lewis Emery, Jr., (Victory ers kick in 65 cents per day for in a lump sum. One of the newer features of each man under the last contract Carriers) in San Francisco. the Vacation Plan, added in the Winding up nearly two years of signed. SIU Vacation Plan benefits, the Sipsey is typical of the many last year, makes it possible for Plan hit the third million mile­ Seafarers who have collected more Seafarers to file their applications stone with the payoff to Sipsey on than once under the Plan. In the by mail. In that way, men can get his third such vacation benefit nearly two yeatx of operation, it their checks faster, almost as soon claim. Sipsey has been sailing for has been nearly impossible to esti­ as they hit the beach after paying 13 years, ever since he was a young mate the number of men to be paid off. The Plan is supervised by a boy on Swedish ships. He has been by the Union, because many of six-man board of trustees, three sailing with the Union since 1942, them have been paid two, three appointed by the Union and three shipping with the SIU all through and even more times. Seafarers are representing the participating ship­ the war and to all points of the quick to take the opportunity of owners. globe carrying supplies for the cashing in on their vacation bene­ All records of the plan are care­ military. fits at the end of 90 days instead fully maintained by a battery of of waiting around for many months IBM machines which are foolproof Second Anniversary Approaching its second anniver­ longer and collecting their money in operation. sary, the Plan is preparing to start shelling out to the members of the Union the fourth million in payment under the welcome bei..ifit plan. It all started on February 11, 1952, and the nearly-two-year-old baby is mighty healthy and flexing its dollar benefits. When the Plan began, SIU offi­ cials estimated that the rate of WASHINGTON.—^The US Public Health Service came in for high praise from President benefit payments in any one year Eisenhower in a special health message to Congress this week, but although the Chief would approach the $2 million Executive singled out virtually every other phase of the USPHS program for special mark. After paying off $1.8 million at the close of the first year, the mention, he failed to say a> money payments are closing in on word about the vital hospital did say about other phases of some of the notable achievements the same mark for the second^ con­ program, which seems fated to USPHS operations, left the ques­ of the Service, including its suc­ tion of the fate of the hospitals cessful fight of many years for die at this session of Congress. secutive time. • still further up in the air. The oc­ standard milk sanitation and Since last summer, the USPHS First-Time Vacation Pay hospital program, which has pro­ casion of the President's health restaurant sanitation ordinances The revolutionary Vacation Plan, vided free medical care for seamen message was expected to bring throughout the country. "These a first in maritime, provided vaca­ since 1798, has been the target of some White House comment on the and similar field projects of the tion pay for many Seafarers for Administration money-slashers who furor stirred up among maritime Public Health Service," he said, the first time. Prior to the Union have been driving for "economy" unions and throughout the ship­ "such as technical assistance to the plan, it was necessary for the men since new Administration took ping industry over the proposal to states and industrial hygiene work, to stick with one company for over Inthe end the 155-year-old program of have great public value and should 1953. many months In order to qualify free medical care for seamen. In­ be maintained. In addition, the As a result, at the prodding of 'for payments of any kind, in the stead, it gave no hint of what the Public Health Service should be vacation field. All that was changed Budget Director Joseph M. Dodge, Administration proposed to do on strengthened in its research ac­ when shipowners began kicking Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby, secretary the issue. tivities," the President added. into a central kitty administered of the newly-created US Depart­ Referring to the "health and re­ Nowhere, however, was there ment of Health, Education and by the SIU. That way a Seafarercould work any length of time for Welfare, has Indicated that all but lated programs" of the Department mention of • the USPHS hospital a number of companies and stiU three; of the USPHS hospitals, of Health,. Education and Welfare, program, of what was to happen to col]iect vacation benefits every 90 which treat specialized diseases the President declared: "These it or to the thousands of patients days rather than waiting six only, will be closed this year. The programs should be continued be­ for which it provides essential months or a year as in thd bast. " President's message gave no sign cause of their past successes and care. Government figures show Present maximum payment un­ that he. opposed the move, despite their present and future useful­ that an average of 2,366 merchant der the Vacation Plan is limited to his laudatory . comments on the ness. The Public Health Service, seamen are receiving medical care for example, has had a conspicu­ at these hospitals on any average $140 a year, but that ceiling can USPHS program. The omission of any reference to ous share in the prievention of day In the year, while local aube raised at any time in the future , , tliorities in the communities afon the basis of operator, payments the future of the USPHS hospitals, disease..^ , Into the Plan. Currenflyr shipownr in the light of what Mr. Eisenhower Mr. EisenhWer then recited '(Continued ea i7) President Hails USPHS Services, Siient On Future Of Hospitais Commerce Commission, easier citi­ zenship terms for alien seamen, the closing of Government-supported officer training facilities such as Kings Point, and several others. The delegates also agreed that the group should meet again six months from now to determine how their proposals have been working out and take any further action necessary to deal with maritime problems. US Ships Target In its official report, the meetmg pointed out that at the end of every major international crisis, the American merchant marine has been a target of both foreign ship­ owner interests and domestic ene(Continued on page 17) NY River Crash Gashes Bow Of Calmar Vessel A small harbor tanker was sunk and two gashes ripped in the bow of the SlU-manned Bethcoaster when the vessels collided in New York's East River. Six of the sev­ en crewmembers of the tanker F. A. Verdon were slightly injured but nobody was hurt on the Bethcoaster, an LST. Collected More Than Once The 3,343-ton Bethcoaster, which is operated by the Calmar Steam­ ship Company, was on its way down-river from New Haven, Con­ necticut, to Baltimore when the accident occurred. The Verdon, a 768-ton ship, was headed up-river to West Haven. As the two ves­ sels were passing each other near the Williamsburgh Bridge, they collided. The Verdon started to go down rapidly but a passing tug nosed it toward shore where it was secured just before it went to the bottom. The injured crewmembers were taken off the Ver­ don and transferred to Gouvemeur Hospital for treatment. Meanwhile the Bethcoaster was taking water through a good sized gash in her port bow. However, she managed to proceed under her own steam to anchorage off Staten Island, and then limped into Beth­ lehem's Shipyard at 56th Street, Brooklyn, for a repair job. A Coast Guard investigation is underway to determine th# cause of the collision, but no report has been issued as yet. Meeting ^ight Everg 2 Weeks Regular membership meet­ ings in SIU headquarters and at all branches are held every second Wednesday night at 7 PM. The schedule for the next few meetings is as follows: January 27, February 10, Feb­ ruary 24. All Seafarers registered on the shipping list are required to attend .the meetings..'. �#•-. Fovr S S«afiM«r ^hows VisH^ Aslltee It Seafarer C. A. Carlson, right, looks nver the Union constitution with visiting friends from his home town of Himrod, NY. Shown with him are Nelson E. Hanson, Mayor of Himrod and Democratic State Committeeman from Yates County, second from left, his son, Norman R. Hanson, and H. J. Eastley, the Mayor's confidential advisor. Carlson, a deck engineer, entertained them in the New York hall. Kings Pt. Gets Year's Grace \v-hiV liS' finUaiir'iiZ, 1951 IOC IT'S BECOME THE COMMON THING IN THE SIU NOW, TO PASS a new milestone marking one or another of your Union's achievements over the past several years. The latest one of these is the fact that the SIU Vacation Plan has shot past tlie $3 million mark in cash benefits paid to Seafhrers. By now Seafarers have become used to the idea of collecting vaca­ tion money in speedy fashion through their Union's offices. Actually though, the SIU Vacation Plan, which was the pade-setter for the en­ tire maritime industry, hasn't even been operating for two years. The second anniversary is coming up next month. Before your Union came up with its Vacation Plan idea, it was the belief of people in'the maritime industry that seamen would never collect'vacation pay because they moved from ship to ship in the course of the year. Many old-time Seafarers can recall sailing for many years without collecting a nickel in vacation pay. The SIU, by having all the vacation pay thrown into a common pool on the basis of a daily payment for each mkn by the shipowner, made it possible for Seafarers to collect for each day that they spend aboard a ship. Your Union has also received favorable reports from the membership on the speed with which they get their dough. All reports have it that the system worked out by your Union for handling these pay­ ments has worked smoothly at all times, ao that there would be the -least possible delay for Seafarers. The important thing about the Vacation Plan though, is that -the ,$3 million paid out directly to Seafarers would have stayed in the shipowners' hands were it not for the Union's action in negotiating this plan. And through the next few years many more millions will be added to the sum already paid out through this vacation system. A one-year breathing spell for th# King# Point Merchant Marine Academy is being ONE OF YOUR UNION'S PATROLMEN VISITING A SHIP IN THE requested by the Maritime Administration, as an aftermath of the fierce opposition aroused course of his regular duties came across an unusual beef, one that had when it was planned to close the school. The budget for the next fiscal year includes a an odd twist to it. This beef came from the skipper who was complain­ request, to maintain Kings ing about the food that the stewards department tunied out. kept open for the time being. Point until June 30,1955. Next for an annual aaving of $170,000. Apparently the skipper was pretty insistent about it too, because Originally, when the Shccpshead Previously the Maritime Ad­ year the Department of Com­ he gave the patrolman quite an earful of what was wrong with the Bay center was closed, the Mari­ merce promises to cut back Gov- ministration had closed the Sheepsemment-sponsorea maritime train­ head Bay and Alameda, California, time Administration announced food according to him, and had the Union representative wondering if training centers, and had proposed that the correspondence courses, there wasn't something serious to the beef after-all. ing for officers. Your Union's representative quickly -checked with the crew delegates While maintaining Kings Point for the closing of Kings Point. The which had about B,000 enrollees, another year at an estimated cost latter move drew an inunedlate would be maintained and-operated to find out what, if anything, was wrong with the chow. He found that of about $2,500,000, the Govern­ storm of protest from the school's through Kings Point. Subsequent­ the Seafarers aboard the ship were quite satisfied with the way she ment has further cut back training influential alumni association and ly, there was a change in plans and was feeding. for unlicensed seamen when it dis­ Congressmen from the area, with the correspondence courses went Upon investigating the matter further, the patrolman learned that continued correspondence courses the result that the school is being ouli the window along witb the rest the skipper's real beef was that he couldn't return to the old two-pot of the unlicensed training program. system. In other words he wanted special treatment on the chow, while Some disagreement was reported the galley crew was giving him the same selection within the Maritime Administra­ as the rest of the crew aboard. tion as to this decision. Those who This is a pretty good Indication of the kind of favored continuation of the coi*change that the Union has brought about in the respondence courses claimed that maritime industry. It wasn't so many years ago that they could have been made virtual­ the two-pot system was the common thing aboard ly self-supporting by increasing the merchant ships, with all that it meant in the way old $5 fee to the seamen. The ,of inferior food for the unlicensed crew. In this courses had been operating on the Back in the States from Mexico, He just reached voting age last ' particular instance, it would seem that the shoe was • basis of « $5 annual charge to the Seafarer Milbume Darley took October 9. on the other foot. student with $11 per student being charge as chairman of the last Toner has been sailing with the borne by the Government 4) i Galveston port membership meet­ SIU in the deck department for In contrast, Maritime Adminis­ SEAFARERS ABOARD THE STONY CREEK tanker have reported to headquarters that they • are ing. Darley has been studying at about 5Vi years now. He's 25 trator Louis Rothschfld has told Mexico City, College and living in years old. Stankiewicz has been Congress that Kings Point students planning lb buy. plaqUes to commemorate the death of. an Air Force the Mexican capital for the last with the Union for quite some time, cost the Government $3,000 a year crew. The Air Force plane was sent out in the Indian ocean to pick joining back in the early days on which means that nearly 200 un­ up a crewmember who was seriously 111 of polio on board the vessel. couple of years. June 15, 1942, in New York. He licensed seamen could be serviced However, in attempting to take off afterwards, the Air Force plane In his seafaring days, Darley also sails in the deck department each year for the cost of. putting crashed with the loss of four lives. sailed with the deck department. and will celebrate his 31st birth­ one man through one year at the He's a native of the Florida penin­ It was the feeling-of the Seafarers aboard that some tribute should sula, being born there 28 years ago, day this coming February 23, one Maritime Academy. Kings Point be paid the memory of these fliers who risked their, lives on behalf of and got into the SIU in the port day after George Washington's an­ students take a four year- course of the Seafarer. Accordingly, they are making arrangements to send niversary. study. Rothschild also reported plaques to the families of these men, and to the Air Force group to of Mobile on December 19, 1946. t 4. that only 17^000 marine officers which they were assigned. Another deckhand, Antonio ColSavannah's port meeting fea­ are -presently -qmployed in the in­ lella, took care of the recording The Stony Creek crew also took the trouble to commemorate the secretary's job at the same meet­ tured two men from Georgia and a dustry out of 110,500 active li­ memory of their dead shipmate when they passed through the same Yankee from way up in Maine in censees. Even if a national emer­ ing. Collella is out of Boston, be­ •area on a return trip. Crewmembers chipped in to -buy a wreath which ing bom in Massachusetts Decem­ the meeting officer spots. The gency should break out and every was cast on the waters with appropriate ceremony, as a means of con­ chairman was Jesse T. Spivey of vessel in the reserve fleet be reac­ veying their feelings about the deceased. ber 12, 1916, and joining the Union in the Beantown. He's been with Mystic, Georgia. A steward de­ tivated, only 40,000 officers would Certainly, the crewmembers of the Stony Creek are to be com­ the SIU for about 6V4 years now. partment member, he's with the be needed. mended for the thoughtfulness they are displaying. SIU since November 22 ,1947, join­ Kings Point, Rothschild said, was The port of Philadelphia had ing in the port of New Orleans. the most expensive officers' school three rank and file members fill­ He's 46 years of operating, figuring costs per stu­ ing its meeting YOUR UNION IS CERTAINLY HAPPY TO WELCOME BACK TO nge. Ray Nash dent. The New York State Acade­ positions last of Gomer, Geor­ my, for example, operates at a cost its active ranks brother Philip Pron, who is now shipping again -after week, John M. gia, was the re­ of $1,900 a year per student com­ an absence of more than three years. Brother Pron, it will be re­ Clarke as chair­ membered, was the Seafarer who lost the sight of both eyes, only to cording secretary. pared to $3,000 for Kings Point. man, Bernard regain it thanks to the donation of a cornea from the He's 30 years old Commenting on the latest ac­ Toner as record­ and came into tion, an SIU headquarters spokes­ eye of a fellow Seafarer, Eric Josejph. Now, after a ing secretary and the SIU via the man declared: "The SIU has long long period of treatment and recuperation, he is fully Vincent L. Stanport of Baltimore been on record as opposed to Gov­ fit for duty and able to resume work. kiewicz as read­ It might be pointed but that Brother Pron's re­ on March 1, 1946. ernment training programs for sea­ ing clerk. All covery of sight was made possible by the skillful The northerner men. The Union has always be­ LaPointe three are home­ Stankiewicz in the Savannah lieved it could train men to up­ treatment he received from the doctors at the US town boys, na­ trio, Joseph N. LaPointe, comes themselves when the need Public Health Service hospital over in Staten Island, tives of the Keystone State who originally from Lewiston, Maine, grade New York. This hospital, like the other Public arose, as it has done in the past: live in and sail out of Philadelphia. which Is about as far "Down East" . "However, it does appear a little Health Service hoi^tals around the oorts, would be Clarke, who is with the galley (or up north) as you are likely to ridiculous to shut down the cor­ shut down .if some people down, in Washington have force, has been with the SIU for get. LaPointe, who sails with the respondence courses in the name their way. a little leM than a year now, get­ galley gang, has been a Union of economy, while at the same time It might I)e asked just how much chance Brother Pron would have ting" his membership la the port member since April, 1949, He's 25 keeping up the expensive Kings had for full recovery were it not for the fact that the services of the of New York oh February 10,1953. years bf age. Point 'operatibnT'" -" - marTne''KosjE«i31s we're .m^ailV tb^ •J'&iS.. �W- • January'22. 1954 II!. SEAFARERS LOG Pace Fir* Proposed T-H Change Would Aid Mailtime I- ir.:' V- '• i Proposals for amendment of the Taft-Hartley law, as sub­ mitted by President Eisenhower, drew a mixed reception both inside and outside of Congress. While organized labor was unanimous in condemning a-^ proposal for Government- can have standing agreements with shipowners before a single crewconducted strike votes, and member is hired. This is consider­ other recommendations came un­ der fire, the President's proposals for the maritime ifidusfry were seen as strengthening the status jo[ the Union hiring hall. The Presidenit recommended that maritime unions, as well as unions in the construction trades, be permitted to enter into a "prehire contract" with (employers. This recommendation was based on employment problems peculiar to these industries. Can Have Standing Pacts In other words, the President recognized the fact that the unions ed tacit recognition of the Union -hiring hall system. Other major proposals in the President's message call for some softening of bans on the so-called secondary boycott and prohibiting an employer petition for a Labor Board election in the course of an economic strike for four months. The latter proposal is welcomed by labor in that it would eliminate what unions consider one. of the most vicious features of the TaftHartley Act. Longshoremen on the 29th Street. Brooklyn, .pier proudly display strike benefit payments received At present, if a union goes out from the AFL-ILA. It was the first time that longshoremen on strike in the port had ever received on an economic strike, the employ­ such benefits. er can hiire strikebreakers and then petition for an election in which only the strikebreakers would be allowed to vote. Such a procedure would be ruled out under the President's proposals. Strike Votes These proposals, and others, have taken second fiddle to the contro­ Another body blow was delivered to the crumbling old-ILA when the New York office Seamen will agree that a sea versial recommendations that the of the National Labor Relations Board found that the AFL-ILA had presented convincing anchor is a useful thing to have Federal Government run secret evidence of intimidation and other irregularities in the dock vote held last Christmas Eve. ballot strike votes. The President around when you are in a small did not make it clear whether such As a result, the NLRB re-^ boat, but a couple of shorebound a strike vote should be taken be­ gional office has not issued against AFL-ILA supporters and numerous assaults,' knifings and inlanders found a new use for one fore or during a strike, but a bill any decision in the pre-Christ- working longshoremen to get them other violence was committed in —rescuing puppies from wells. introduced H. Alex­ mas balloting. Instead it has rec­ to vote for the old ILA, as well as the area. "There is . . . evidence," • This unusual function of a sea ander Smithbyof Senator New Jersey ommended to its Washington office irregularities in the balloting pro­ the Board said, "that Ackalitis led anchor was applied in Carlsbad, for such votes while a strike iscalls go­ a group of men, all of whom wore that an open hearing be held to cedure. New Mexico, of all places, a con­ The. Labor Board investigated ILA buttons, past the Brooklyn further determine whether the siderable distance from salt water. ing on. The move was immediately AFL's charges justify the voiding the charges, and in its report de­ polling place in full view of the The puppy in question had fallen clared that there was an atmos­ waiting voters, the purpose of down a dry well, 38 feet deep and branded by labor as a strikebreak­ of the election. nine iimhes wide. All rescue at­ ing attempt involving direct Gov­ The AFL-ILA scored an import­ phere of organized fear, violence which was to assault the AFL rep­ tempts had failed until Wayne ernment interference in a -Union's ant gain on another sector of the and intimidation.. It found that resentatives who were standing Gregory, a scoutmaster, recalled strike action. It was also condemn­ waterfront struggle when it se­ many of the old ILA's professional some hundred feet away." The NLRB reporj also charged his scout troop had a number of ed by Congressional circles includ­ cured the reinstatement of an AFL hoods, including Danny St. John, sea anchors on hand as part of a ing ' Republican Senator Irving shop steward at a Brooklyn pier "Machine Gun" Campbell, Albert the old ILA with illegal election­ Ives of New York, a key Republi­ after a two-week strike. The AFL Ackalitis, Harold "Sudden Death" eering at the polling places and in­ lot. of Navy surplus supplies. The anchor was - baited with can member of the Senate Labor charged the steward had been Ward, Buster Bell, Tony "Spanish" side the polls in some instances. bread and milk and lowered into Committee. fired for his activity on behalf of Calvo and others stationed them­ When some of the above-named Ives declared that such a pro­ the new union. Reinstatement of selves at the entrances to the polls men were found in the polling the well shaft. The puppy climbed Into the anchor, and waj; hauled to cedure would be unworkable and the steward was considered by so that longshoremen had to pass places many of them refused to prohibitive in cost. His position waterfront observers as significant them. There they threatened the leave although they weren't on the the surface and rescued. The* only thing not explained by was taken to mean that the Senate proof of the new union's ability to voters with physical harm and voting lists and had no business economic reprisals if they didn't there. the Carlsbad communique -was Labor committee would vote protect its membership. Another major charge cited by vhat the Boy Scouts do with a sea against such a provision in any In addition, the Brooklyn strike vote for the ILA. In addition, the Board reported. (Continued on page 17) anchor several hundred miles from amendment of the Taft-Hartley was the occasion for another law. the ocean. "first" for the longshoremen, when the AFL-ILA paid strike benefits to the men on the pier. It was the : SJ<3HTi5: AN& • - AS • first time that longshoremen in (jfU. MSN: OUAMNteED BYi; YOU aiftf file tlU New Tfork had ever received strike YOUR coNsnruTKiNi' mis m benefits. : tysf : AcouAteir; CONSTITUTION voy WrtH: tfiESg: Affl> : The AFL-ILA had rolled up •f^iviiEoes. • 7,568 votes in the portwide elec­ The Sailors Union of the Pacific this month began paying tion in Greater New York, to 9,060 out monthly pension checks under its brand-new pension for the old ILA, with 4,405 chal­ lenges. However, immediately fol­ agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association, which went • lowing the election, the AFL-ILA into effect January 1, 1954. Payment of the first pension From Article Xllf, Section 6 The new benefit applies only to asked the NLRB to throw it out, benefits, scaled from $65 up to retirement after October 1, 1953, "Before assuming office, every charging intimidation and violence $100 a month, plus social security, but is broadened to include retire­ oificer, port agent, and patrol­ took place at the San Franci^o ment as far back as Januai-y 1, man shall take the following oath: headquarters meeting and other 1950, when the SUP Welfare Plan Use Only One 'I do solemnly swear that I will SUP branch meetings around the went into effect. In such cases, re­ country. Seventy SUP members tired members will receive the dif­ faithfully execute the duties of Mali Address have already qualified under the ference between what they are get­ of the SlU, and I Seafarers with beefs regard­ provisions of the pension agree­ ting under social security or Fed­ ing slow payment of monies will, to the best of my ability, ment signed by the union and the eral old-age benefits and $100. This due from various operators in protect and preserve the Consti­ shipowners group three months would amount to about $30-40 back wages and disputed over­ tution of this Union and the wel­ ago. Following the SUP-PMA sign­ more for these men. time should first check wheth­ ing, the SlU-affiliated Marine Fire­ An additional feature of the pen­ fare of the membership'." er they have a proper mailing men, Oilers and Watertenders ne­ sion contract is a disability clause address on file with the com­ gotiated a similar agreement. under which $50 a month will be pany. SIU headquarters offi­ paid out at any age to disabled Have $800,000 Reserve cials point out that reports men with 15 years in the industry received from several opera­ Provisions of the "pension pro­ tors show checks have been gram, which is being financed ini­ within a span of 20 years, plus an mailed to one address while tially out of a special $800,000 re­ added $10 for each child. Every elected official upon assujn-. Voluntary Program a beef on the same score is serve fund from the SUP Welfare ing office must take this oath, sent from another, thus creat­ Plan, enable SUP oldtimers to re­ However, the pension program is which he is recfuired to obe/com­ ing much difficulty in keeping tire at age 60 with $65 a month on fully voluntary. There is no com­ accounts straight. Seafarers proof of having worked 20 years pulsion to retire at 65 if a man pletely. Any violation of the oath are urged to use one perma­ in the industry within a span of 25 does not want to. Once he accepts would lead to immediate disci­ nent address for mail .so that years. Two hundred days sailing the pension, however, he cannot plinary action under the terms of claims can be checked speedi­ time in a calendar year is counted again ship on jobs under SUP jur­ the Union Constitution. ly and payment made right as one year towards this figure. isdiction. It is expected that some away. Payments ?ire -c-^led upwards to 200 SUP men in "all can qualify $100 for retirement at 65. for pensions at present." , Sea Anchor Serves To Rescue Pup NLRB Backs AFL Claim Of Dock Vote Intimidation SUP Starts Paying Pension Benefits To Old-Timers •1 •- �tg^rmints tofi ^'r-:-\- -r ?"-^-- r-,r ~ Hamirf SSir lfltil SIU NEWSLETTER from WASHINGTON REVIEW of TRIALS and APPEALS a^!: CONDUCTED JULY• DECEMBER 1083 f Six monthf after Its precedeDt-settinf re^rt OB membership trials and appeals, the Union lo publishing here a second review of the operations of Its trials procedure under the SIU constitution. The. first report, believed to be the first time a union ever published a full record of internal di»* cipiihary measures, was carried in the July 10, 1953, issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. It consisted Of an accounting of all trials and appeals since the Union's new constitution went into effect nine months; be­ fore. The report was received with favorable icbmmehl by several daily newspapers wtiich canied full accounts of the precedent-setting action. The purpose of the first report was to show how the trials machinery was working out,, since this very important section of the constitution directly affects the rights of the membership. This second report brings matters up to date and will be followed from time to time by similar reports in the future. Careful Procedures _ Under the SIU constitution, carefully-designed procedures are provided to assure fair trials of ac­ cused members. These procedures have won con­ siderable praise from several members of Congress who were pleased with the manner in which the SIU constitution provided safeguards for its membership. The core of the trials system is the fact that all trial committees consist of rank and file members elected for each trial at special membership meet­ ings: No official is permitted to serve on such a committee. Trial procedures are hedged around with several safeguards. The charges first have to be read to membership meetings and accepted by the member­ ship. The accused must receive proper notification. He has the right to cross-examine, to confront ac­ cusers and to call witnesses. He can get assistance from any Union member in preparing his defense, provided, of course, that the member is willing to do so. File Specific Charges Charges themselves must be filed under headings specified in the constitution. Maximum penalties are also specified to assur^ that the punishment fits the crime. The right of appeal to a rank and file appeals committee carries the safeguards one step further. In the six months covered by the report there have been just nine trials and three appeals, in­ dicating that the trials procedure has been uSed sparingly and with great care. In the thfee appeals cases, sentence was upheld in one, reduced in the second and reversed in the third on the grounds that the accused was unable to be present at his trial because of physical disability. .. August 13, 1953 Accused: M-743: Accuser: Bennie Gonzalez G-4. Charges: Misconduct aboard ship. Drunk and failed to turn to to cook until 4:30 PM on sailing day. Brought Union into dis­ repute through drunkenness and constant vilification of, ship­ mates, causing hard feelings among crew. Refused to co­ operate with Union representative in discharging official duties, disrupting patrolman's attempts to square away beefs and conduct other business. Trial Committee: W. J. Reidy R-4, C. P. Benway B-299, Ed­ ward Robeson R-258, C. Palmer P-13. Findinos: Expulsion on first count, six months suspension on second count, $50 fine on third count. (SEE APPEALS). October 22, 1953 Accused: F-32; Accuser: Ernest B. Tilley T-2. Charges: Shipped September 23, 1953 and quit ship Septem­ ber 28. Two days later crew was laid oft. Accused came to hail claiming to have been laid off, and a.sked for his ship­ ping eard back. Shipped subsequently on 3rd cook's job, but was recognized by former shipmates who asked why he got bis card back. It was then that dispatcher learned the man had-quit the ship and had not been laid off with the rest • of the crew, consequently accused wa* charged with making false report with intent to deceive to get shipping card back In violation of shipping rules. Trial Committee: Edward Robinson R-258, S. F. Schuyler S-1S8, A. H. Anderson A-11, A. Gonzales G-119. Findings: Guilty. Fined $50 to be paid,'plus back dues, before shipping again. October 22, 1953 Accused: M-118: Accusers: Jim Colder G-73, Alan Hacdonald M-6. Charges; Accused left ship without permission, was fired by steward and a new baker ordered. Accused subsequently returned to ship but was informed by patrolman that a re­ placement had already been sent. -When replacement arrived Be was told there was no job. He contacted Union and head­ quarters, in turn. Instructed steward to sign on new man and have accused sign off. Accused had been off ship approx­ imately 2V> hours on sailing day without notifying department bead. Trial Committee: Edward Robinson R-258, 8. P. Schuyler S-168, A. H. Anderson A-11, A. Gonzales G-119, U. Berkenbeins H-83. , . Findings: Charges dismissed because accusers were not present to press same as required under constitution. fit. f. r. Schuylw S-IM. A. Gonial*! G-119. H. Hcrkenheina PIRJIUS*: Committe* found accused had opportunity to ship flU b&t bad shippad NMU Instead aven thousb shipping was at peak during period covered. Found guilty and expuislon raconunendcd. December 31. 1S93 Accusad: P-193: Accuser: George Ruf R-1. Chargas! Accused requested time off until noon on sailing day. Chief electrician granted same. Accused did not return unta 3 PM. When chief eiectricUn requested that they get together on taking time off. accused declared he would take time off whenever he pleased. Accused further made himself a nuisance to crew during trip by attempting to throw weight around and threatening to bring three men in engine depart­ ment on charges. When accused's behavior was reported to patrolman* and he was confronted, he threatened to "get" the chief electrician. Trial Committee: A. Mosher M-95. R. Barnes B-93S. R. Albanesc A-267. R. Griffith G-22S. H. Llbby I.-403. Findings: Guilty. $90 fine, suspension for three months. Suspension firom sailing Isthmian ships for 13 months. December 31. 1093 Accused: A-212: Accuser: Paul Sanford S-S. . Charges: Deliberate failure and refusal to join ship.-Accused left vessel In Baltimore for non-emergency personal business when he could have paid off properly ten- hours later in Philadelphia: Ship sailed shorthanded as.a result. Trial Committee: A. Mosher M-95. R. Hrmes B-938. R. Albanese A-267, R. Griffith G-225, H. Libby L-402. Findings: Guilty. Fine of $50 to be paid after first trip. July 16, 1953 ' Accusad: P-270; Accuser: Steve Cardullo C-1. Charges: Blasted Union representative while latter was executing his duties. Made derogatory remarks about repre­ sentative's ability to settle disputes. Destroyed Union litera­ ture placed aboard ship for crew. Trial Committee: G. Johnston J-10. A. Beardon B-204. C. Clark C-139, C. Baggs B-120. E. Gonyea G-191. ^ Findings: Recommend expulsion on first count. Two year's suspension and $50 fine on second count. (SEE APPEALS). November 19, 1953 Accused: L-433: Accusers; Patrick J. McCann M-12, Leon N. Johnson J-2. Charges: Signed aboard SS Edith, September 17, 1953. Served supper drunk. September 28, Pasadena, Texas. Failed to turn to following morning and served supper drunk in same evening. Served supper drunk October 10 at Warners, NJ. Failed to turn to for breakfast and part of dinner next day. On October 17, while In Boca Grande turned to for dinner in drunken condition. October 18, turned to drunk for supper, caused dissension and arguments, failed to set up in time for supper. Trial Committee: James A. Long L-382. Pt J. Dorrian D-256, W. Rogowski R-24, Luciano Ramos R-150, R. F. D'Ferrafiat D-24. Findings: Guilty. Suspension for six months, $50 fine. October 22, 1953 Accused: K-40: Accusers: -Rex-E. Dickey D-8, F. A. Stansbuj-y S-^. Charges: Drunk and failed to stand watches while at sea. missing work four days in a row. Quit ship in New York and did not return' for payoff. Trial Committee: W. H. Haxon M-775, Clyde F. Carlson C-136, John D. Cummins C-417. C. Thompon T-189. D. Shuler 8-488. Findings:. Fined total of $200. Guilty on two counts. August 37, 1953 Accused: B-522: Accusers: Martin Kouns K-3, Paul Warren w-a Charges: Drinking and raising roof at payoff. Interfering with payoff. Taking punch at patrolman while latter was cairying out his duties. Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives. Trial Committee: George McFall M-819, Samuel BaUey B-468, Fred Shala S-604, Louis Suslovitz S-34, P. N. O'Connor,, P-St Findings; Guilty on three eounts. Fined 3150 and two years' suspension. December 17, 1953 Accused: C-480: Accuser! Charles Allen A-9. Charges: Neglected duties aboard ship In each. port. Brought Union' into disrepute through drunkenness, drunken antics and interference with patrolman. Refused to turn to although steward requested he do so. Refused to report to hall after payoff, as per instructions from patrolman. Trial Committee: R. J. Moylan M-814, A. M. Lester 31322, - D. Barry B-400, H. D. Braunstein B-481, J. Ward W-374. Findings: Guilty on three counts. Back dues to be paid, and $150 fine due after first trip. APPEALS TO HEADQUARTERS APPE COMMITTEE Qctober 21, 1953 Appealer: M-743, Nature of conviction: Expulsion, 950 fine and suspension' for six months on three counts for misconduct aboard ship, drunkenness and failure to turn to,'vilification of shipmates, disruption of patrolman's ' attempts to square . away beefs, refusal to cooperate with Union representative in discharge of duties. Appeals Committee: F. Braun B-200, B. Williams W-55, H. Bilde It'371, 1. Rosvoid R-438, J. Crews C-142, J. F, Thomson T-204, A. Gowder G-352. • Findings: Trial committee's verdict upheld. September jO, 1953 Appealer: P-270. Nature of conviction: Expulsion from Union, two years^ sus­ pension and $50 fine. Blasted Philadelphia port agent , while latter was executing his duties. Made derogatory remarks about agent's ability to settle disputes. Destroyed Union literature placed aboard. Appeals. Committe*: A. T. Arnold A-147. J. A. Anderson A-253, Alexander Dudde D-83, John JeUetU J-99i William Vaughan V-92. Findings: Penalty of expulsion rescinded. Two years! suspeiuion rescinded. Fined $100 to be paid after first trip. August 13, 1993 • Appealsr: H-133. Nature of conviction: Suspended for one year, fined '980 on , Accused; ,No. 25908; Accuser: Paul Sanford $-9. Charge ci deliberate failure to join ship. . . . Charges: Accused shipped on Magnpiia State, a National Appeals Committee: R. Hernandez H-8a, W. Cutter* €'^559, Siaritime Union 'ship, Deceihber 1, 1052, from San Franctsco. A. Dudde D-83, F. Radzuila B-jiSl. J. L. Gomes G.-196; J. .Hp made three trips on the above-named ship, paying Off May Anderson A-233. -. , «, 1953. Accusep .in violation of constitutional clause provid­ ' . Findings: It Wa$ learned that the accused was in the hos­ ing'fo^ denial of mmilbership'to'those who advocate or give pital and was unable to-'answer , charges against-bins- Decision '•id: to prinilpals and policies ol NastUe or dual organlsatlen.; bf trial committee rescinded and accused restored,to good Trial Commtttee: Edwardf.BobiRSOH; ttl298, ,Ai B,^^ Andersow < - standing:'^* «.;S. . -t• October 22, 1993 .. ' ' ' ' === ' • -I Americaa diipowiicni still are fur apart QB a Bumber of Impoi'tant principles and arc divided into many caipps, each with individual offices in the Capital City, as the second aession of the 83rd Congresa begins to get down to business. Perhaps the biggest of these groups, from the standpoint of finan­ cial backing and in pure numbers, is the American Merchant Marine Institute (formerly National Federation of American Shipping), com­ posing both subsidized and' non-subsidized members. One of the major objectives of this group will continue to be, an effort to keep intact the present operating subsidy scheme imder the 1835 Merchant Marine Act. Another shipowner group, the Association of American Ship Owners, made up of non-subsidized lines only^ is preparing once again a major effort to tear dowif the subsidy parity principle in an effort to set up a straight wage subsidy that would be made available to all US lines in the foreign trade, and based on the difference between Amer­ ican and competing foreign maritime wage levels. < A newcomer to the Washington field is the Pacific Steamship As­ sociation, which, only recently opened up its own office here, after refusing to go along in the AMMI set-up. PSA is made up of . those lines operating out of US West Coast ports. Still another group, the American tramp shipowners, also is rep­ resented in the Capital City. Although the tramps also are very much subsidy-minded, they will not make any real bid in the'near future to amendment of the law to become qualified for,^ subsidy. Although the subsidy matter is foremost in the minds of most large American steamship lines, it is not likely that Congress, either this • year or>ven next, will make any major changes in that feature of the law. • itt • ^ Definitely net pleased with,the progress made to date in selling the Mariner-type ships to private American lines, Louis S. Rpthschild, Maritime Administrator, has started his own campaign to get rid of them. He is resorting to speeches, and in his latest one, delivered re­ cently," insists that operating results of the Mariners have revealed some rather impressive figures. Rothschiid says that on the economy side, some of his figures show that fuel consumption, as compared to Victory ships, has been 9 percent lower; that the operating cost of Mariners has been somfe 20 percent less, per measurement ton mile than the cost on- other Government-owned ships under -charter; and that one of the Mariners, in an Atlantic crossing, averaged better than 21 knots, making the crossing in six days, four hours and 40 minutes. 4 t 4 One of the real dangers facing the American merchant marinew pointed up so many times before, is the fact, that more than 80 per­ cent of the ships now in use will become obsolete during a short peViod beginning in 1962. * A sound long-range program to insure a strong merchant fleet, is as essential to the national welfare as a strong army, navy or air force, but a big issue is—the shipowners want the Government to partic­ ipate in such a program, to encourage it, possibly even beyjond the construction subsidy stage. On the other hand, the Government, un­ der present policy, is attempting to wean the industry away from Governmemt support, and is in no mood to take the lead in what it believOs to be the primary obligation of .^hc industry itself. 'if i • if Government maritime agencies, notably the Maritime Administra­ tion and US Coast Guard, are making an extensive hunt to find out just what has happened to inactive merchant marine officers. There are supposed to be, currently, some 158,000 licensed inactive merchant marine officers, in addition to 110,000 licensed active officers, but the big: question is—ndialr happened to them. The (^vemment would like to know thie extent to which licensed officers are getting jobs ashore— where they are.located—in case they are needed in a future emergency. ]!i^any of them get shore jobs; but continue to hang on to their licenses. i i^ if The Commerce Department plans to Install several different types of improved propulsion equipment on some old Liberty ship? and to make limited structural changes which it believes will result in a 50 percent increase in sea efficiency of those vessels. If the Congress ap­ proves the project, Commerce will have production models and other data to facilitate a prompt, efficient full mobilization conversion pro­ gram. The whole projected program is expected, to go a long way in over­ coming one of our major defense weaknesses and is certainly a proper area of Government activity. In addition, the plan is to experiment on .these same ships with new cargo handling devices. If the tests work out as the Government expects, the defense poten­ tial of our mothball fleets may be improved by some 50 percent. if if if 'The period of validity Of port security cards has been extended by the US Coast Guard from two to six years from the date of issuance. The practice I9 the past has been to limit the validity of these security cards to two years. The Coast Guard feels that it is not deemed propriate or necessary toTcquire the ifescreening of holders of Coast Guard Port Security Cards and the reissuance of cards at this time. if i i. In order to ^arry 'out recommendations made last year, legislation was introduced edrly in the current Congressional session to liberalize social security, which, among other things, would provide such benefits for American citizens employed on vessels of foreign registry by Ameri­ can employers. Since 1954 is an election, yeat*, the measure is hound to have strong support from both major parties. The President's social security provides that about 10,000,000 persons would be added to the 70,000,000 now covered. �Jwiiaiqr 1|64 $EAF4REHSr Lftg Top the Niiii TREASURY SOLVES $160,000 THEFT—The theft of $160,000 in $20 bills from the Bureau of Printing and Engraving was solved when a Bureau employee, and several others were arrested with the stolen money in theijp possession. The theft was discovered because of the lightness of paper that was substituted for the real bills in the pack­ ages. The real money apparently went out the front door in a bulky coat with large pockets. The Bureau has long examined all packages leaving the building but now it seems likely that a daily search of each employee will be conducted. i t i BLIZZARD BLANKETS EAST COAST—A heavy snowstorm hit the East Coast from Maine to Virginia paralyzing much road and rail traffic throughout the area. It was the first major sijowstorm of the winter season and came at a time when all of Europe was equally hit by falls which have snowed in thousands of small villages and isolated homes, particularly in Scandinavia and the Alps Mountains. NAVY OFFICERS ORDERED TO CARRY SWORDS- -The Navy has ordered its officers to carry swords once again with their dress uni­ forms restoring a practice that was discontinued at the outbreak of World War II. The Navy, in its an­ nouncement, said that the order was made to restore "preirtige" in the service, but others thought it would make Navy officers the butt of many pointed jokes. In order to give swordmakers a chance to catch up with the demand, the or­ der will apply only to the rank of captain and up for the time being. COMMUNISTS ASK NEW TALKS IN KOREA—North Ko­ rean and Chinese Communists have asked the US to resume peace talks that*"were broken off in December. The talks had dead­ locked over the question of wheth­ er the Soviet Union should par­ ticipate as a neutral nation-. It is • not known when they will get underway again, npw that nearly 22,000 anti-Communist UN prisoners have been returned to UN custody. 4. 4. 5> JET AIRLINER CRASHES—A British Comet jet airliner crashed in the Medlteranean near the island of Elba, killing 35 passengers and crew. As a resdlt, the British have withdrawn all the jets from service to investigate the cause of the mysterious crash which took place in clear flying weather. The Comets hav.e been used on South African and Middle East runs and can do better than 500 miles an hour. ^ $1 STORM BOILS OVER FARM PROGRAM—A certain Congress fight is seen over President Eisenhower's proposal that parity supports for various farm products be made flexible instead of rigid as at present. The present law calls for price supports at 90 percent of the parity level and is strongly backed by Congressmen fronl farm areas. It has led to piling up of huge surpluses, as farmers, unable to sell in the open market at better than the 90 percent price, have turned produc­ tion over to the Government. At present the Government owns $2Vi billions in farm products. PagC' SarcB Seitfaref'sr^ii^^ Seafarer Herbeirt ^-Red" Braunstifein 'has time how those, niekelf attd dimes contributed to'the March of Dimes in the anti-polio campaign can'add up. 'Braunstein, whose wife has been confined since Christmas, 1952, for treatment of infan­ tile paralysis, had been donat-t ing for years to the annual March of Dimes appeal on the ship, but now he knows at first hand how important the drive is. For him, at any event, the fact that the anti-polio campaign is the only fund officially endorsed by the SIU membership, has real meaning today, and he's one of its strongest boosters. The 31-year-6ld Seaferer, who has been sailing SIU ships for al­ most ten years, has good cause for his enthusiastic support of the drive against polio. His wife Marguerite has been a patient at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital in Los Angeles since her third week as a polio victim, and even with the heavy medical and hospital fees, which ran $728.19 per month for the Mrs. Marguerite Braunstein, wife of Seafarer Herbert "Red" past year, he's Braunstein, sits in chair and breathes with aid of iron-lung device Braunstein been able to keep called a "Monahan" in Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Los Angeles. his head above water, financially. With polio victim is daughter Jan, on lap, and sister Ethel Francis. Foundation Helps bills because it is devoted to that an effort to pay his way as much Braunstein points out that the purpose. As a result, he periodical­ as he can. Infantile Paralysis - Foundation ly pays what he feels he can safe­ Can Move Head steps in to bear the bulk of all ly carry, and the Foundation cov­ Mrs. Braunstein, hospitalized ers the rest of the bill. If not for since mid-December of 1952, is that, considering the hospital rates completely paralyzed except that and the amount of care needed, she can move her head slightly. he'd have been wiped out long ago. Taking advantage of this, she's One of the major activities of learned to pass her time by paint­ The LOG is interested in col­ the National Foundation involves ing neckties, napkins and similar lecting and printing photo­ financial aid to the families of polio articles by holding a paintbrush in patients in meeting the heavy ex­ her mouth. Through the aid of a graphs showing what seagoing pense of treatment, and much of special, battery-run iron lung call­ was like in the old days. All the funds contributed to the March ed a "Monahan," she's been taught you oldtimers who have any of Dimes Drive each year goes for to breath by herself and is already old mementos, photographs of able to do so for up to 28 minutes that purpose. Other funds, of course, go into at a time. A hose from the machine shipboard life, pictures of research and developnient of new leads to a sort of plastic bubble set ships or anything that would equipment for the treatment of on her chest, which helps her to show how seamen lived, ate breath. polio victims. and worked in the days gone Needed Wheelchair The couple have one child, a by, send them in to the LOG. Thus, Braunstein, who sails AB daughter, Jan, two and a half years Whether they be steam or sail, and bosun, stated that when he old, who visits her mother fre­ around the turn of the cen­ was caught short and his wife quently, but can't quite understand tury. during the first world needed a special-built wheelchair why her mother can't move about war and as late as 1938, the that ran about $285, the Foundation like other kids' parents. Thanks to LOG is interested in them all. picked up the tab. In his turn, he the efforts of the Foundation, We'U take care of them and declared, he's been putting aside Braunstein hopes she'll be doing return your souvenirs to you. whatever he can every payoff in that before Jan gets much older. Olde Photos Wanted by LOG >• YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING Keep Up to Date On Insurance Seafarers who are war veterans and have kept their GI insurance in force should review these valuable policies to make sure they are getting all possible benefits, the choice of beneficiary is up to date, an alternative benefi­ ciary is named, and the method of payment of proceeds from insurance is the most isuitable. This question of how insurance is to be paid to the beneficiary is one that non-vets who have private insur­ ance policies should also think about. One point for ex-GI's is that there is a bargain in dis­ ability insurance available to them. At a small extra cost, any vet who still has his service insurance in force can have a rider attached to his policy assuring him payments in case he becomes totally disabled. Not many men seem to know about this provision because only one out of every 140 who hold Government policies has taken advantage ©fit. Any vet whose GI insurance is still in force can have the total-disability income provision added. It will pay $5 a month for each $1,000 of GI insurance you carry, if you become totally disabled. A man who has the full $10,000 GI policy could get enough of the total-disability coverage to pay him $50 a month if he'became totally disabled. ' The GI disability-income provision is especially valuable for Seafarers since many commercial companies selling disability insurance accept only white-collar workers, es. . peciaUy those firms Mdiich: have 4he lowest .prices for this •ftype of ins;pr{mcc. M^ny other companies charge Sea­ farers and other industrial workers much more for dis­ ability insurance than they do white-collar people like bookkeepers. The cost of the GI disability rider is low. A man with a GI term insurance policy at age 35 would pay $1.42 a year for each $1,000 of insurance he carries. On a $10,000 policy which would pay $50 a month for total disabilitj', the cost would be $14.20 a year in addition to the premium for the life insurance itself. ' ,• One of the best features of the GI disability insurance is *that it is a genuinely non-cancellable lifetime policy. Such lifetime disability riders on Insurance policies are rare these days. In fact, the tendency of commercial cas­ ualty companies to cancel insurance when a man has suf­ fered even one or two illnesses has become notorious. • Some, companies claim to issue "non-cancellable" dis­ ability policies. But these have a hidden joker too. They can be cancelled by the company when the policy comes up for renewal if you no longer look like, a good risk. Payments Start After Six Months The GI disability payments start after an insured per­ son has been totally disabled for six consecutive months. There is no payment for shorter illnesses, as some of the cojstlier commercial policies provide. However, it's more vital to protect yourself from total disability, which is the real disaster to a wage-earner, than short illnesses. ' All a GI policy-holder needs do to add the disability provision is to make written application at the nearest VA. office, and furnish satisfactory proof of good health. The 4. 'VA will provide the necessary physical exam. In any insurance policy, whether GI or not, you $eu- Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying erally have a choice of optional payments of the proceeds of the insurance to your beneficiaries if you pass away. In GI insurance, for example, there are four optional methods of payment: as a lump sum; in monthly install­ ments for a period of three to twenty years as designated beforehand; monthly installments for life with 120 month­ ly payments guaranteed, or monthly installments for life with payments equal to the face amount of the policy guaranteed. The insured person generally has the right to decide or change the form of paj'ment without the beneficiar>''s ' knowledge or consent. However, it is desirable to discuss this with the beneficiary, especially if it's a wife with children. To some extent the answer depends qn the wife's busi­ ness experience. Money left wUh an insurance company to be paid out monthly usually earns three per cent in­ terest. A business-wise woman might be able to earn more by Investing it herself. One solution is to plan that the money should be paid out during the years when the children are young and the wife needs help most. For example, you could elect to have the money paid to your wife over a period of ten years. 'With GI insurance, she would thus get $9.61 a month for each $1,000 of insurance for ten years. Or if your children are older and you'd like your wife to have an income for her own use oVer a longer period, you might elect to have the money paid out over the pe­ riod pntil she became eligible for Social Security old-age benefits. For example, if you chose to hav6 the money paid but oyer 20 years, your beneficiary would get $5.51 a month for each $1,000 of insurance. �ElcU SEAFARERS LOC Juinarr *2, 1M4 Sallor^Oies Back To Sea CASH BENEFITS SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION PLANS REPORT ON BENEFLTS PAID From Back In New York, Seafarer Olavi Kivikoski (left) registers at headquarters after' returning by plane from Finland, where he landed in October after completing a successful four-and-a-half month crossing of the North Atlantic single-handed in a 30-foot schooner. He made the trip across the ocean in his own two-masted ship, the Turquoise. Dispatcher £. B. Tilley is at right. Once-Blinded 51U Man Sailing Again . ^V: |- 1- I «>-• ' No. Scafafers Receiving Benefits this Period Average Benefits Paid Each Seafarer Total Benefits Paid this Period WELFARE, VACATION^BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD Hospital Benefits Death Benefits Disability Benefits Maternity Benefits Vacation Benefits Total i7, After more than three years out of action because of blindnesSj Seafarer Phil Pron has just completed his first trip since he went back to sea. His three month-ten day voyage on the Strathport, was, as he> put it, "wonderful." aged as a result of scar tissue, he Many Seafarers will recall volunteered to sacrifice the sight WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY the story of Pron's recovery of of that eye so that Pron might see sight, made possible through the again. A corneal transplant proved donation of a cornea by a fellow- a success, and after many long Seafarer, Eric Joseph. Pron and months of treatment, Pron was Hospital Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * Joseph were in the Staten Island certified as fit for duty again. Death Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * USPHS hospital together when Quite a Few Changes Joseph learned of Pron's plight. Getting back in harness, Pron Disability Benefits Paid Since May 1. 1952 * 9/s e> Since he had limited vision in one said, was a great feeling, although of his own eyes, which was dam- in the last three years he found Maternity Benefits Paid Since April 1. 1952 * quite a few changes. All of the Vacation Benefits Paid Since Feb. 11. 1952 * crewmembers, with the exception of one oiler, were strangers to him, Total but they had all heard of him through the pages of the SEA­ * Date Benefits Bcnsn FARERS LOG. He noticed too, that there have been quite a few im­ provements in working rules and WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS other conditions since his last trip in May, 1950. Not the least of these was the novel experience of col­ Vacation ** Reversing his stand of last Octo­ lecting vacation pay. Cash on Hand ^^Ifare .23 "We had a real good gang ber, Louis S. Rothschild, Maritime Administrator, last week approved aboard," Pron said, "and a good Vacation the sale of the Puerto Rico, pas­ steward's department headed up Estimated Accounts Receiyable OO senger ship formerly owned by the by Tony Schiavone. It was a fine Bull Line, to a Swiss citizen. The trip with stops in Karachi, Bombay DS Government Bonds (Welfare^ vessel will be transferred to Pana­ the Persian Gulf and Algiers be­ Real Estate (Welfare) manian Registry. fore heading for home. The 441-foot ship was purchased "Christmas and New Year's was Other Assets - Training Ship (Welfare) lf90U last year by Nicolo Rizzi, a citizen spent aboard, with all hands en­ of Switzerland, for the purchase joying a pleasant party." // TOTAL ASSETS price of $500,000, but final ap­ Pron, who began sailing with the proval of the sale was withheld SIU back in 1946, after two years GMMBNTSi until recently by the Maritime at sea, says he certainly regrets Administration. The sale-transfer the three years that he lost, but is had been rejected by the maritime out to make up for lost time now. agency at the time of the trans­ "I'm hoping," he said, "to catch a action, but was approved upon re­ ship some day with Eric Joseph and make a trip together. That would examination. Announced plans for the vessel be like old times all over again." call for it to be operated in the immigrant passenger business, tun­ ning between Bremerhaven, Le Havre, London and Quebec. It will join another vessel of the company engaged in thp same trade, the Under the rules of the Va­ Arosa Kulm. According to infor­ cation Plan as set forth by the mation, the ship is expected to be remodeled from a hrst-class pas­ trustees, a Seafarer must ap­ ply within one year of the senger berth load of 200 to carry payoff date of his oldest dis­ between 600-700 passengers. charge in order to collect his The Puerto Rico, 7,115-gross full vacation benefits. If he tons and 23 years old, formerly presents any discharge whose operated between New York and SuhmUUd Al Kerr, Assistimt Adminisirator payoff date is more than a the Caribbean ports of St. Thomas, year before the date of his va­ VI, and Sah Juan, PR. It had been cation application, he will lose la idle status for almost one year, out on- the sea time covered going into lay-up last March. At­ by that particular discharge. tempts to sell the vessel last year resulted In imly one bid front a- Don't sit on those discharges. Bring, them- in and collect the All these are youn without contFibuting a smgle hickd on yptir f>aEt-r CoUecting Sin beneK stael coaqtany whkh intended to money that ie^lue 6e ypu. fits is cssy, winder it's for hospital, birth, disability; or death—Yeu get finst-rete: peescm^ : aecBp it; before the Swiss buyer eeme alenii; 'servicw-iaimedietely-'-your.Unions.j?e|u*eseiiliitivest.: .- 2££aii:a US Okays Sale Of Puerto Rico To Swiss Co. li- I 91 , ik>^\ *'- ©. •f Doti^t Wail, Get Vacation Pay llaii7 men when being released from the hospital are bailing to file for their hospital benefits within the Tour teen day period required by the Plan. Any hospital benefits not received in the hospital should be applied for in writing within fourteen (H) days of discharge from the ospitaly to the Administrator directly. During the month of January so far, the Flan has paid out forty-fbur (44) maternity benefits. The breakdown of the above was twenty (20) boys and twenty-four (24) girls. •/K #• •-• fe' '" •' . •. and, iremember this. • • ;.vv„ ••• • ' -.•-••I ; * �laavary St. 1984 SEAFARERS LOG Pace Nine UNION TALK By KEITH TERPB The signing of another "sweetheart pact" between the Atlantic Refining Company and the Atlantic Maritime Employees Union this month, as "union and management again abandoned all pretense of actually negotiating, effectively bars, for the time being, any all-out organizing efforts in the fleet. But although we are temporarily shut out, we are far from being wiped out. Our campaign has already en­ tered a new phase; Atlantic will find out that we are by no means fin­ ished in the fleet. Our own men are still getting hired, despite company efforts to screen them out of prospective employees, and added to the majority among those who voted for us in the election and who still remain in the fleet, they comprise a sizable number. Yet although we are solid­ ifying our strength and enjoy a much better position today than we did when the Atlantic drive actually began, there is still a great deal Esse barge lies partially submerged in aftermath of collision with tanker Atlantic States in the Sabineto be done before we can make our move in the fleet. Neches canal. No men were injured in the second recent collision involving an Atlantie tanker. Seafarers Urged To Seek Atlantic Jobs There is still a necessity now, more than ever before, for Seafarers to.take a.crack at getting into the company. Having sailed SlU-contriicted ships, they are acknowledged the best salesmen of our way of life, our contracts, our conditions and the benefits available through PHILADELPHIA.—Hearings by a Coast Guard panel investigating the tragic collisioh proper trade union representation. They can perform a valuable serv­ ice on these ships because they have all the answers at their fingertips of two Atlantic tankers ended last Friday without any decision announced as yet. Two SIU for the numerous questions about the SIU that come up in the course men were among the nine dead. of the day to day activities aboard ship. Meanwhile, it was revealed It is true that many of the men who were openly for the SIU and from Port Arthur that a third nine men were lost after they crash. Coast Guard officers in the stayed that way in the first drive are being hardtimed. But those who Atlantic tanker, the Atlantic went over the side of the ship. area are investigating the incident. have remained in Atlantic have a big stake in our future success and States, was involved in another Both ships were heading out at The. SIU men lost on the Dealer they are willing to take a little guff now and bide their j;ime until the mishap on January 6, when it col­ the time; the States for Newark, were Frank Pomeroy, AB, who re­ shoe is on the other foot. Some of them sailed our ships during vaca­ lided head-on with an Esso barge NJ, and the barge under tow for ceived book membership during tions and time off from the company and got first-hand knowledge of in the Sabine-Neches Canal. No New Orleans. Afterwards, the the Atlantic drive, and John I. the things that were worth fighting for, not only in terms of dollars injuries were reported in the States returned to Atlantic's At- Waller, FWT, who entered the and cents, but also in terms of real security and that mighty intangible, reco terminal where it was un­ fleet less than three weeks before the feeling of personal dignity which can be enjoyed only by free loaded, and than went into the the accident. Waller's last SIU seamen. The story in the last issue shipyard in Mobile for repairs to ship was the Seanan (Stratford). of the LOG dealing with the Having seen all that and enjoyed a small portion of it for a few the bow. The barge was refloated The full $2,500 death benefit was collision involving the Atlan­ days or weeks, they came back to Atlantic with a renwed belief in the and towed to the Gulfport ship­ paid out to the beneficiaries of tic Dealer and Atlantic Engi­ SIU way of life. The pity of it ail is that more of their shipmates yards. No fires resulted from the both men. neer referred to actions of the didn't avail themselves of the same opportunity. They might then have third mate following the col­ felt a little differently in the final analysis. lision. References to the third Future Policy Being Formulated mate were inadvertently re­ For the immediate future then, while we assess what's to be done ported as fact, whereas they and the best days of doing it, we are suspending any concerted efforts .should A former member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and have been reported as at shoreside contacts of our people on the dock and at the gate where onetime editor of the SIU Canadian District's "Canadian allegations which were based the ships come in. Despite their importance, it is the Union's feeling Sailor" has announced plans for a new monthly publication on reports from alleged eye­ at this time that these contacts can only serve to expose SIU men to for merchant seamen to be pub­ witnesses immediately after the company and the AMEU, and thereby needlessly expose them to lished on the West Coast. the collision, when great ex­ further hardtiming tactics on the ships and in the anchorage. Don D. Brown, editor and pub­ paper (the same as the SEAFAR­ citement and confusion pre­ In the interim, we are urging our people in the fleet to,, keep in lisher of the new enterprise, says ERS LOG) dedicated to those who vailed. touch with headquarters and the Philadelphia organizing office by mail the first issue of follow the sea for a living. and telephone contact Vhen they come off the ship. For our part, we At one time a frequent contribu­ the "Eight Bells" will periodically publish a special newsletter to keep the men abreast Texas crash although the barge tor of prose and poetry to the will be out some of what's happening on the other ships around them and of Union was partially sunk. time this month LOG, Brown began sailing in 1942 policy as it is formulated. In this way, when the time is ripe for it, and will be dis­ when he joined the SUP. Shipping The tankers, Atlantic Dealer we'll be able to spring a lot of surprises and will have SIU people and the Atlantic Engineer, in­ tributed in the as AB and bosun for several years, throughout the fleet set to go to work on a quick campaign out in volved in the first acciaent, col­ Los Angeles-Long including World War II, he later the open. Beach area left the sea for a writing career. lided in the. early morning fog in Again we urge every Seafarer who has the opportunity to birddog the Delaware River when the aboard all in­ He was, for a short time, editor the Atlantic employment offices In Philadelphia and try and get into Dealer was attempting to find its coming merchant of the "Canadian Sailor," and later the fle^. That will enable things to work out a lot differently by the way to an anchorage and rammed ships and at var- for a small town California daily. Brown end of the campaign. Until then, this is the last column from this de­ the after port side of the Engineer, i o u s maritime Publication offices for "Eight partment. As usual, the membership will be kept informed of de­ which was already anchored wait­ union halls in the area. The new Bells" are at 836^^ Marine Avenue, velopments as they happen at regular membership meetings and ing for the fog to lift. The fatal­ publication will be presented in Wilmington, not far from the SIU through the SEAFARERS LOG.. ities were all off the Dealer. All the form of a tabloid-size news- hall there. Atlantic Tanker In Hew Crash I' II New Seaman's Paper Appears Cartoon History Of The SIU Canada SttJ Whipg Mteds The SIU Canadian District, with assists from the Getting nowhere in their attempt to rally support A&G District, took up the fight of-non-Communist on the phoney contract issue, Communist agitators in •seamOn abused by the jCommunist-led Canadian Sea­ the CSU stirred up trouble on the ships, threatened men's Union and began organizing in earnest. It acyounger seamen and finally resorted to open violence. , .. cepted the contract over which th^.,,GS5I,,]hi|dcCRUed , .'i;errqElsm,|^t..so .extr(pae.tkat< police, in some, towns . . ; • • (? ) f( ^ I'Vi.s "•<( f .p wew afraid'tO' buck'the party-lhiers.-: ' IS i j'.t•') 1 *h dts'PihDn.eyjstrifce. i\ Om SS By the end of April, 1949, the SIU had consolidated itself throughout Canada and the Communists were in full rout. Contracts were being honored and Cana­ dian seamen hailed the end of the phoney strike. Happy about their new gains, more than CSH Atth!Bdni''jtda«d -the-SlU.- • �V /i-1 =»Fare Tea . l.w»».. January t2. *1954 SEAfARERS tOC fSi'r JPORT JtEPORIV......... Baltimore: _, Shipping Weather Is Ceid In Bailimore w ®• "• •f' service in the country even with the high rate of fare, and this out­ fit has the gall to ask for an In­ crease in the rate. Yet, when it comes to giving their employees an increase in salary, they always complain they are not making any dough. It seems as though the stockholders in this outfit want the city to take over the operations which they don't want any part of. It seems as though the only solu­ tion to this problem is for private enterprise to petition the Public Service Commission here to run private lines. We are hoping that this will be accomplished as I am sure this would be beneficial to all Baltimoreans. The men in the Marine Hospital for the last week are Michael L; Ruta, Jay M. Deeds, Garland Stennett, Roy B. Gorson, Donald J. Hewson, Earl T. Erickson. Henry T. Miller, Robert D. Musselwhite, Roy M. Hawes, Charles M. Summerell, Benedict Klakowicz, Wil­ liam Middendorf, Lloyd J. Linthicum, Melvin Mason, Julian A. Blanco, Robert L. Lambert, Philip Costa, Leggett Clyde, Cloise Coats, Lawrence Czworkowsld, Francisco Mayo, Jessie A. Clarke, Jeff Davis, Raymond C. Myers, Michael J. Pugaczewski, Thomas Cox and Walter Sibley. Earl Sheppard Baltimore Fort Agent Shipping in tlie port of Balti­ more is at ebb tide at the present time and the future doesn't look very bright. We have several ships laying around that we expect to crew up in the near future, but there is nothing definite and I wouldn't advise any of the meihbers to come to Baltimore expect­ ing to ship out in a hurry. We do have one ship crewIng up here today that has been around here for several months, the Robin Mowbray (Seas), and we know that the men who take these Jobs will have been around here for . some time. Ships paying off here in the past two weeks were the Raphael Semmes, Bien­ ville and Yaka (Waterman): Eliz­ abeth, Mae and E V e 1 y;n (Bull); Marore, Bethore, Cubore, Santore, Chilore and Baltore (Ore), Marymar and Oremar of Calmar; ChrisDeeds tos-lil of Marine Shipping; Steel Designer of Isth­ mian and the Strathport of Strath4^ t more. Signing on were the Eliza­ Wilmington: beth and Evelyn; Marore, Bethore, Cubore, Santore, Chilore and Baltore; Oremar, Marymar and Bethcoaster of Calmar; and the Yaka. In-transit ships were Alcoa While we saw a slight slow down Pointer and Roaraer (Alcoa); Steel in shipping, it was nothing to be Scientist (Isthmian); Iberville of alarmed about. Waterman; Robin Trent of Seas In-transit ships in the past period and Bull's Ines. The work on the new building is were the Sweetwater of Metro going along now af a steady pace Petro; Waterman's Azalea City, and I am sure that there will be no Topa Topa, Hastings, Fairport end further changes in the plans as Afoundria; French Creek of Cities checked. The contractor, has em­ Service; Bloomfield's Anne Butler; ployed quite a few more men and Alcoa's Pegasus and Planter; Calunless something unforeseen hap­ mar's Seanaar and Massmar; Isth­ pens there is no reason why we mian's Steel Artisan, and the should not be in there no later Northwestern Victory of Victory Carriers. than the first of May. On the local scene, the Demo­ The SIU moved in its usual fine cratic candidates in the primary style to take care of its men when election are stepping up the tempo we visited the families of the two of their campaign and it looks like SIU men killed in the crash of the it will be quite a battle to see who Atlantic Dealer and Atlantic En­ will be the candidate in the gen­ gineer.' We squared away their eral election for the Governorship. immediate needs arid headquarters I must say at this time, that all was notified as to their future re­ these candidates appear capable of quirements. Both families were grateful to the SIU. doing a good job. During the recent bad weather We have quite a few oldtimers up and down the East Coast, Balti­ on the beach, including Jack more received Its share. We had Thompson, Jo Jo White, "Red" about seven inches of snow here Braum^in, Pete Privas and Dave which really tied up the traffic. As Barry. any of you fellows know^who have Sam Cohen had to use the Baltimore Transit Wilmington Port Agent Company's service here, there just wasn't any. I think that we- have about the poorest transportation SIU Hel|» Families Of Dead Aliaatic Seamen . ifi , t'-. t. PKt-' •- M' ii-t: s Throw fii For A Meetingsoh Under the rules of the SIU, any member can nominate himself for meeting chairman, reading clerk or any other post that may be up for elec­ tion before the membership, including committees, such as the tallying committees, finan­ cial committees, auditing com­ mittees and other groups named by the membership. Since SIU membership meet­ ing officers are elected at the start. of each meeting, those who wish to run for those - meeting offices can do so^ The Union also welcomes discussions, suggestions and motions on the business before the meeting. gaged in beating the boys at pin­ ochle, or vice versa. He says that if it wasn't for the SIU he would still be working for peanuts and having to take all kinds of abuse from ships' officers. Now, how­ Things are running along ever, thanks to an alert Union, he as a man should be. smoothly here as far as the SIU is respected Leroy Clarke is concerned, but not so good with Lake Charles Port Agent tlie other AFL unions in town. Shipping has been good here for New york: the past two weeks as we have shipped out 70 men in all rates and departments. Causing this rush were the Cities Service scows of Abiqua, Chiwawa, Bents Fort, Shipping for the past two weeks Government Camp, Lone Jack, has slowed down considerably. We Fort Hoskins and Winter Hill; Re­ paid off 13 ships, signed seven on public's Trafalgar and Petrol foreign articles and had 14 in Tanker's Bull Run. transit. We have plenty of men in all For the past period we had one ratings here. Sometimes, however, ship, the Dorothy of Bull, lay up. on the weekend we have to scurry However, in the next week or few around to get men as the boys are days we expect to crew the Wacosbashful or hiding with some of ta of Waterman and the Marina of the beautiful gals around here. We Bull. This will take a little slack have to resort to shipping a few out of the slow shipping. new men every now and then, but Ships paying off were the Steel as a general rule we always find Scientist, Hoosier Mariner and a man who has sailed with us. We Steel Traveler of Isthmian; Seadon't recommend that any one train's Louisiana; Republic (Tra­ come here unless he can carry falgar); Frances and Suzanne of himself for a few weeks. Bull; Council Grove and Chiwawa Building Strike of Cities Service; Robin Hood and On the Labor Front, the AFL Robin Gray of Seas; Michael of Building Trades and Construction Carras and Val Chem of Valentine. Council has all the contractors Signing On who are members of the Asso­ Signing on were the Hoosier ciated General Contractors shut down over a wage and working Mariner, Steel Traveler and Robin rules dispute, with the men hold­ Gray, in addition to Waterman's ing firm and determined to get Bienville, Raphael Semmes and their just demands. We are stand­ City of Alma; and the Robin Kirk ing by in case we are needed, and of Seas. ready to back up the boys as al­ Ships in transit were the Seaways. trains Savannah, Georgia, Texas, New York and New Jersey; Bull's We held a meeting here last week which was attended by 14 book- Beatrice, Suzanne and Ann Marie; members. Chair­ Waterman's Fairisle and Antinous; man was brother Isthmian's Steel Designer; Winter M. Launey, while Hill and Government Camp of Cit­ E. T. O'Mara ies Seiwice,' and the Republic of was recording Trafalgar.' . secretary. Lau­ Thanks Members ney hails from I would like to thank the mem­ that famous bership for their help on the water­ town ''Big front beef. It seems as though all Mamou." of our hard work was not in vain, We have one as It looks as though the NLRB O'Mara member laid up may call for a new election. If this from an auto accident, but he is happens all of us are going to able to be up and around having have to do a lot more volunteer only a busted jaw. Guess it's soup work to insure victory for our for him for awhile. brothers, the AFL-ILA. .So, when Among the boys here we have we ask for help, please pitch in and M. Beeching, "Whitey" Pritchett, give us a hand so that we can settle J. A. Coyne, J. P. Stanford, C. H. this beef and help get shipping Tullia, R. Thompson, F. Latimer, back to normal. The companies A. Hebert, B. C. Slaid, F. J. De- have been diverting their ships to' masi. Sr., I. W. Thompson, "Big other 'ports to avoid having them Otto" Pederson and others. tied up in case of a longshore O'Mara, by the way, comes from strike. Claude Simmons Missouri and sails in the black Asst. Secretary-Treasurer gang. At the moment he is en- Lake Charles: Mobile: Labor Front Aetivo; Shipping Good In La. Shipping Is Great; Uud AFL-ILA Drive Expect To Grew Two Vessels Next Week Sm HALJL OiMMCTOMr SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE .. .14 North Gay St. Earl Sheppard. Agent Mulberry 4340 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheenan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 GALVESTON 308'A 23rd St. Keith Alsop. Agent Fhone 2-8448 LAKE CHARLES. La.. 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent Phone 6-S744 MIAMI ; Dolphin Hotel Eddie Parr. Agent Miami 9-4791 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 BienvUle St. Llndsey- Williami, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW VORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ren Reea, Agent Phone 4-1083 PmLAPELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1635 PORT ARTHUR 411 Austin St. Don HUton, Repi Phone 4-2341 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. T. Banning. Agent .. .Douglas 2-5475 Marty Breithoff. West Coast Representative PUERTA de TIERRA. PR. .Pelayo 51—La 5 Sal'Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 PUERTA LA CRUZ Calle Miranda 16 BiU Oppenhorst. Rep. Phone pending SAVANNAH ..... 2 Abercorn Jeft ' MoirUon. 1Agent > Phone 3-17W 'SEATTLE »700 let Ave, Jeff GiUette. Agent EUlott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin SL Hay White. Agent Phone 2-1323 WILMINGTON. CaUt 505 Marino Ave. John Arabasz, Agent Terminal 416874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Bklytt. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews. Joe Algina . Claude Simmons ' Joe Volplan William Hah SUP FORT WILLIAM....IIB'A Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 6591 TORONTO. OnUrio...*..272 King St. E. EMplre 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC tXVA Cormorant St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 565 HamUton St. Pacific 7824 SYDNEY. 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NH.. .i i'X..,. 12^i^oUls" Phone: Essex 5-2419 Phone: 3-8911 Shipping in the Port of Mobile for the past couple of weeks was very good with approximately 197 men shipped on regular jobs and about another 100 shipped to vari­ ous relief jobs in and around the harbor. We had a total of 16 ships paying off, 10 signing on and three in transit. All payoffs and sign-ons were smooth with only a few minor beefs settled to the satisfaction of the crews. Ships paying off included the Beauregard, Claiborne, Warrior, Mobilian, Maiden Creek, Monarch of the Sea and Warhawk of Wa­ terman; Alcoa's Patriot, Pioneer, Corsair, Partner, Polaris, Cavalier and Ranger; and the Carrabulle of National Navi­ gation. Signing on Mosley were the Alcoa Pioneer, Patriot, Partner, Polaris and Ranger; Maiden Creek, War­ rior, Warhawk and Carrabulle, and the Jefferson City Victory of Vic­ tory Carriers. Ships in transit were Waterman's De Soto, Chicka­ saw and Raphael Semmes. Hanging around the hall in what amounts to a farewell appearance for awhile is brother Ernest Mos­ ley, who Is in imminent danger of receiving induction orders. Mosley usually sails DM and AB and makes his home in Mobile. We have a couple of ships Is port that are currently awaiting cargo, the Beauregard and Mobil­ ian, both of Waterman. Present plans call for crewing up the Beau­ regard about January 20 and the Mobilian later on. While shippfiig prospects for the coming two weeks don't look as good as the previous two, they promise to be fair with about a dozen ships due to hit port either in transit or for a payoff. Dock Election The main topic of conversation around the port now is the re­ markable show of strength made by the AFL-ILA in the recent NY dock election after a campaign of only eight weeks. Despite the short time the new union was in the field it managed to poll a heavy vote and the actual results of the election are still in doubt pending the outcome on the chal­ lenged ballot issue. Thd splendid results of the drive indicate the eagerness of the honest rank and file longshoremen for affiliation with an honest, militant trade un­ ion which has the interest of the workers at heart. The SIU will continue to give the new outfit all the support and help needed to gain the objective. Cal Tanner Mobile Port Agent Quitting Ship? Notitg Union A reminder, froifi SIU. headquarters cautions all Seafarbrs leaving their ships; to contact the hall in ampletime to allow the tTnion to dispatch a replacement. Fail. ure to give notice ..^efore . paying off may pause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning requirements and needlessly . make tlieir work tougher for • (--.1 vysJ �.PORT ttEPOBXS Boston: Ten Men Give Bfeod For Seafarer's (Shiid Shipping is still very slow in Boston and we are not quite sure what the next period will bring in the way of jobs. Ships paying off were the Abiqua of Cities "Service; Queenston Heights of Seatrade and Bull's Hilton, The same ships signed on again. In-transit vessels were the Antinous and Chickasaw of Water­ man; Bradford Island of Cities Service and the Robin Hood of Seas. We had a rush call for blood for Beverly Cummings, the daughter of Tom Cum­ mings who is sailing . on the Bradford Island as cook. The girl was badly burned when her cloth­ ing caught fire as she was put­ ting a pan into the oven at Gordy home. The mem­ bership was highly cooperative, with ten of the boys leaving the hall in the middle of a snowstorm to go over to the hospital to do­ nate their blood. These men were Robert Lang, John SuUivan, Gaeton Lightbody, Lawrence Melanson, Glenson Brooks, Frank Robbins, Earl Harrison, Vernon War­ ren, Lindley MaeDonald and Trumafn Patriquin. Men in the USPHS hospital are T. Mastaler, J. Duffy, F, Mackey, R. Churchill and R. Rogers. D. Hodge and T. Fleming just shipped out after a long spell on the beaeh here. F. Simione and Chris Karas were working ashore making ends meet until they could ship on their old home, the. Ann Marie of Bull. Some pf the fel­ lows on the beach want to know where the hot ports for shipping are. Men on the beach include B. Gordy, W. Prince, J. MpLaughlin, J. Fawcett and J. Beresford. James Sheehan Boston Port Agent i, New Orleans: Page Elerea SEAFA^JtERS IPG January Zi, WH Z- Election Hot Issue in Port Of How Orleans Since the last report shipping has been okay in the port but we must for onee say the outlook for the coming two weeks lis bad, un­ less we get the chance to crew up some of the idle ships that aire here in the port. We have' the Sunion (Kea), Frederic C. Collins (Drytrans), and the Tainaroh (Actium), awaiting orders. With the expansion of the grain facilities here in New Orleans we were in hopes of hearing about the load­ ing of these ships and mdvements in the grain trade. From reports,, there is not a single keel to be laid in 1954 for an oceanrgoing passenger or cargo vessel in the United States. De­ cline in shipping for American seamen can be laid .to the decline in our merchant fleet, as figures will bear it out. Directly after World War II, American ships car­ ried 65 per cent of the country's foreign trade, today they carry 28 percent. During World War II General Eisenhower cited the importance of our merphant Vessels: "When the final victory Is btirs, there is no organization that will share its credit more deservedly than the merchant marine." Figures backed up his statementi World War - II merchant marine casualities were 6,000 seamen and 600 ships lost in action. Could he, after being elect­ ed president, forget his words and praise for the merchant marine? Duska "Spider" Korolia, who nearly cashed in his chips recently, seems to be doing fine as he was out on a pass yes­ terday. C. "Red" Cobb who has been a convales­ cent for the past few months is looking forward to seeing the bet­ ter side of life as he has hopes of joining his many Gross friends on the beach outside the drydock and hoping to be shipping before long. Back in the hospital since being discharged last March is brother Ernest E. Gross. Brother Gross has been in the hospital over two full years off and on since 1950. A speedy recovery is hoped for by brother Gross's shipmates. Tuesday, January 26, is election day in New Orleans and the tele­ vision time is about taken up with politicians. If it was left to the kids who miss out on the programs to vote, it would really be a hot election as they really are burnt up here in NO with only two chan­ nels and one of them is on part time. There are plenty of people run­ ning for plenty of jobs, but it will probably be after the first primary before they really get down to business with the elimination of the majority of the candidates. There is quite a lack of labor can­ didates with one only coming out strongly for labor and in turn be­ ing backed strongly by the various labor groups in his district. He is Fred Cassibry who is running for Councilman from District D com­ prising the 5th', 6th and 7th wards of the city. An attorney for the building trades, he is without a doubt a friend of labor. He is also an attorney for the , Electricians Union and various other AFL and CIO groups. Ships paying off were Mississip­ pi's Del Oro, Del i^antos, Del Mar and Magnolia Maripei;; and Water­ man's Chickasaw, De Soto and Ibelwille. Signing on were the Del Mar and Dei Sol. Ships in-transit were the Algoa Patriot, Alcoa Corsair and Alcoa Polaris; Isthmian's Steel Scientist; Mississippi's Del Mundo;. Seatrains New , York and Savannah , (Seatrain); Waterman's (plaiborne and Monarch of the Sea; South Atlan­ tic's Southpoi-t; Bloomfield's Marie Hamil and the Southern States of Southern. Lindsey J. Williams New Orleans Port Agent San Francisco: Three TValeraian Ships Te Pay Ofl Hexl Week Shipping has been holding its Own and in the next two weeks it is expected, to be the same. The way the picture looks now there should be at least three Waterman ships paying off before-" next meet­ ing night. Ships paying off were the Madaket. Gateway City and Kyska of Waterman; Blackchester's Amerocean and the Lewis Emery Jr., of Victory Carriers. Signing on were the Topa Topa and Kyska of Waterman. In-transit vessels were the Steel Seafarer of isthmian; Alcoa Pega­ sus; Calmar and Seamar ,of Calmar; Waterman's Young America, Hastings and Azalea City, and the Longview Victory of Victory Car­ riers. Oldtimers on the beach include C. Nien, R. Moisant, J. Arellanes, D. Pierce, V. Collins, C. Newton, H. Dell'Orfano and E. Glazowski. Men in the marine hospital are H. Choe, W. Timmerman, F. Haigney, W. Singleton, J. Childs, O. Gustavsen, P. Suzon, J. Singer, W. Keller, B. Davis, W. Loss, M. Wil­ son and B. Bobbins. Tom Banning San Francisco Port Agent ^ if if if Savannah: Union Sollies Beefs On Two SlU Vessels Fine is the word for shipping in tliis Georgia port, and we ex­ pect it to keep along the same even keel for the next period. The City of Alma (Waterman), paid off and signed on again, while in-transit vessels were the Council Grove pf Cities Service; Steel, Di­ rector, Hoosier Mariner and Steel Scientist. of Isthmian; Robin Gray and Robin Kirk of Seas; Seatrains New York, Savannah, twice each (Seatrain); and Bienville of Water­ man. We had beefs on the Seati-ain New York and the Steel Director, but we are straightening out both matters and will see to it that there is no trouble in the future. On the Steel Director, the skip­ per has been giving the boys some headaches. It seems that he can't be talked to by any delegates and tries to run the entire ship by him­ self. On the Seatrain ship the trouble is with the mate who has used up about a dozen bosuns in the past year. They don't want to sail with him because of his petti­ ness and we are going to see that we get a little cooperation or a new mate. ' Governor Herman Talmadge signed into law legislation prohib­ iting policemen from joining an officers' union in the future. Tal­ madge issued a statement in sign­ ing the measure, which labor had urged him to veto, in which he re­ affirmed his belief that "no legal stumbling blocks should be placed in the path of labor's imquestioned right in this free countrj' to or­ ganize,' bargain collectively and strike when reason demands it. This belief, however, does not ex­ tend to peace officers who are sworn and have the strongest moral duty to enforce the laws and protect the peace impartially, with­ out fears, favor or derilection of duty." -We haven't had any snow here, but we sure have been cold for the past couple of days. That Yan­ kee weather ain't to our liking. Oldtimers on the beach at the moment are R. Nash, C. E. Lee, L. A. Dewitt, J. Dewitt W. Craven, W. Moore, E. Jordan, and C. W. Jor­ dan. Dewitt is a boy who just got married down this way. Some old boys in the USPHS hospital are P. Daugherty. F. U. Buckner, J. Littleton, E. Debardelaben, J. Kramer, J. Smith, S. Small, A. Cohen, P. Bland, J. Siney, B. Rickard, W. C. Lee and J. M. Power. Jeff aiorrison Savannah Port Agent . if if i> Miami: Shipping has been fair for the past period and w ill- continue along the same lines, at least. • The Florida of P &f O paid off oii continuous articles,, while in-transit vessels were the Yaka, De Soto and Iberville of Waterman and the Ponce of PR Marine. The tourist season is slow down here and everyone is complaining from the Chamber of Commerce on down. CC is still advertising temperatures in the 70's while they are down in the 30's and 40"s. Also, the boys are complaining that the horses and dogs are not treating them right. Maybe they'll have bet­ ter luck now that HialeaB has opened. Eddie Parr Miami Port Agent A PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ^Norfolk . 'Bavannah Tampa ..................... Mobile New Orleans ..... ... .... .. ^ Galvesto^i ' Seattle San' Fratici^ . V............ Wilmington .....;......,. iT'a'rlSgt'?*r/:. J.u.i ....59?..n, SHIP. DECK 10 33 17 82 9 18 10 77 87 17 7 51 is SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL ENG. STEW. SHIPPED 20 6 4 108 41 34 18 17 52 198 60 56 18 4 5 42 14 10 . 27 9 8 62 194 55 67 217 63 42 16 » 16 5 4 137 41/ 45. 443i-f sfinJiPT m o.»rt, Slew Sbqipiflg For Perl Of faille I Shipping in the past period was a little slow. In fact, it was the worst Seattle has had in several years and likely the last extremely slow period we will have for some time. Just one of those things that ' happen. We attribute the slow shipping of the past two weeks to a postholiday letdown. Contrary to our expectations, not as many boys got off for the .year-end doings. Guess they like where they are and want to homestead awhile. It should only be a temporary condition. The next period begins with 'a . bang—a full crew was shipped to ' the Liberty Bell (Ti'amp Cargo).' This is the fifth Liberty to conie out of temporary lay-up in the past' two months and we don't expect: this to be the last. Ships paying off were the Holystar of Intercontinental and the Seacoral of Coral. Signing on were the Ocean Lotte and Ocean Betty of Ocean Trans. Intransit vessels were Waterman's Azalea City, Dolphin's Capt. Palmer; Seacomet n of Ocean Carriers; and the Alamar and Calmar of Calmar. Oldtimers on the beach include J. Walker. F. England and J. Risbeck, while men in the marine hospitals included Lee Broussard, Jack Stough, C. E. Dudley. W. K. Gulley. J. B. Garrison. L. Hodges, C. E. Johnson. J. L, Milner and J. Wells. Jeff Gillette Seattle Port Agent if if if Galveston: •: Shipping has been very slow for the past two weeks and it is not ex­ pected to impi-ove much in the coming period. We can only hope for the best. Ships paying off were the Gene­ vieve Peterkin and Margaret Brown of Bloomfield. Bloomfield's Marie Hamil signed on again. In-transit ships included the-Val Chem of Valentine Tankers; Mi­ chael of Carras; Del Oro of Mis­ sissippi and the Seatrains New Jersey, Louisiana and Texas. On the beach now are J. Riley, O. Orr. B. Mitchell. J. McRae. B. Lynn and E. L. Render. Men in the hospital include J. Parks. A. Sistrunk. H. Ledbetter. R. Stetson, C. Hill. C. Adkins. C. Rasmussen, F. Idell. M. Fontenot. H. Reynolds, E. Lachappelle. C. Kogler. H. Liles, J. Mai'kopolo and D. Patterson. Keith AIsop Galveston Port Agent Speak Your 3iind At SiHI Meetings Shipping Figures December 30 to January 13 REG. REG.:, REG. TOTAL DECK ENGINE STEW. REG. 44 15 17 12" 308 112 115 81 90 26 39 " 25 . 293 133 89 71 39' 14 17 8 46 18 17 11 78 '" 26 28 24 186 75 . 54 57 261 92 76 93 68 35 18 16 74 32 ' 27 15 188 59 . 67 62 78 26 24 ^ 28 . Seattle: Shipjiiiig Is Cold In Lone Slar SIsle Tonrlsl Season And Skipping Are Slow '.-Ll 12 33 iiij}34 ,r.o>'?<>U)4}-9', .. . a. 1A33 Under the Union constitu­ tion every member attending a Union meeting is entitled to nominate himself for the elected posts to be filled at, the meeting—chairman, read­ ing clerk and recording secre­ tary. Your Union urges you. to take an active part in nieetings by taking these posts of service. And, of course, all membei-s have the right to take the floor and express their opinions on. any officer's report or issue under discussion. Seafarei;s are urg.ed to hit the deck at these meetings and let their , shipmates know what's on their mind. �p I 0'-'- Fact Twdrtf • SEAFARERS IN THE WAKE f: J " .1 I •If r -I j'i.-. a fe • ft P-' One of the first clipper ships huilt outside New York, the Sur­ prise was designed by Samuel Pock, then only 23, and was built at East Boston. She was only 1,006 ~tons register, but solidly built and fairly sharp in the bow's. Her bowsprit was 30 inches in dia­ meter and extended'35 feet from the beam, nearly a fifth of her own length The Surprise carried about 1,800 tons of cargo, and a crew consisting of four mates, , two bosuns, carpenter, sailmaker, stew­ ard, two cooks, 30 ABs, six ordi­ naries and four boys. In one round trip, from NY to San Francisco and from Honk Kong to London with tea, she earned a net profit of $50,000 over and above her ex­ penses and her own cost to build. Next month Is the 150th anni­ versary of a naval incident in which the son of a US naval com­ mander put the torch to his own faither's former flagship. It was February 16, 1904, when Stephen Decatur, then a Navy lieutenant along with a small group of volun teers aboard a small craft got through the harbor defenses at Tripoli, seized the USS Philadel phia and burned her. The Phiia delphia had been the flagship of the elder Decatur when he com­ manded a squadron of 13 ships. When the father's old flagship went aground in Tripoli while chasing a Barbary pirate vessel the Philadelphia was captured, re floated and" prepared for use against US shipping, the son drew the assignment of balking the plan Jannary 22, 1954 LOG MEET THE SEAFARER CHARLES MACDONALD, Wiper Though only 26 years old. Sea­ bat zone in Korea where he spent farer Charles MacDonald has been more than a year, dug in on the Question: What was the worst going to sea for more than 12 side of hills. Saw Plenty of Action storm at sea you ever ran into? years, ever since he first began high school. Not that his studies Attached to the First Marine Di­ • John Jederlinich, MM: It was suffered, but the young Seafarer vision, MacDonald spent more than abo^t midway in- the Atlantic often .would ship out between a year in and around the "Punch terms, during summers and at ir­ Bowl," "Heartbreak Ridge" and Ocean, on the , regular intervals when the mood "White Horse Mountain" areas. way from Bremmoved him. Part of his Marine service with the erhaven to New MacDonald was born, raised in Fifth Marine Regiment was spent York. It was in the winter of and first shipped out of Halifax, in foxholes north of the 38th Par­ 1946-47 and the Canada. His high school days were allel protecting Seoul, the capital waves were 75 spent in the Joseph Howe High of Korea. On his return from the feet high. The School, named after a famous battleground, Mac was stationed ship listed about Canadian journalist and statesman. stateside in Camp Lejeune, NC, 45 degrees and After graduation from high school, for two months and in averaged only 95 however, MacDonald really began Va., for about three months prior miles in 24 hours. Although the to ship out steadily, making the to his release from active duty. passengers were sick, they kept on world his port of call. He was in civilian clothes for The liver of the cod, a deep-sea eating just the same. t ii> 4 about one week, he says, when he In US Marines fish, contains vitamins absorbed ^ ^ The first steamship to cross shipped out on his first SIU ship from the sun, but the cod never the Atlantic was the Rising Sun Back in 1941, MacDonald, who since becoming a citizen, the William Bergquist, pumpman: It sees the sun . . . Goldfish earrings in 1818. Built in Britain by Lord was way back in 1916' in the Bay earned his US citizenship through Southport of South Atlantic. It -T-blown glass bowls In which live Cochrane, she made the trip to of Biscay, be­ service with the US Marine Corps, was on a three-month Persian Gulf goldfish swam—were worn by dar­ South America ... It took the tween Spain and shipped on his first vessel, an Eng­ run and carried wheat arid general ing Parisiennes In the days of Pacific, in May, 1851, to bring the France. We were lish freighter, the Empire Knight. cargo to Pakistan and environs. Napoleon III . . . The silverfish is Atlantic crossing record to less in the storm four He says he'll never forget that Getting off the Southport in time not only a fish; it is also a wing­ than ten days. She did it in nine days and the seas trip because it was the first time for the holidays, Mac decided to less insect which does extensive days, 19 hours and 25 minutes, al­ hit us broadside, he learned to drink coffee and he head back home to Halifax and see damage to books and wallpaper most 15 hours off the best time tearing away the hasn't stopped since. Black coffee his family before the year ran out , . . "Marble-head turkeys" are not made by the famous Great West­ pilothouse and it was, says he, with no milk and on him. He saw his mother and turkeys nor are their heads made ern . . . The trials of sailing ships pouring down the less sugar, and belay the man who one sister, while two other sisters of marble. They are codfish . smokestacks. She tried to spike that cow punch with and three brothers, married and at the mercy of the winds is typi­ Fresh water fish live 250 feet be­ fied by the case of the Golden didn't blow, but a little sweetness. It was odd, too, low sea level in Death Valley, Cali­ Fleece, which was on the brink o: we drifted helplessly for 36 hours. he felt, that he should be intro­ scattered around Canada, could not make it back to their birthplace; fornia, which- is both the lowest a record after a 121^-day trip from duced to the ways of the bean All his sisters, incidentally, mar­ t 4" and the hottest place in North the Equator to within 200 miles ol Vincent Retcliff, OS: I was a upon an English ship, long noted ried Canadian servicemen. America. San Francisco. But it took her an­ passenger on the Warrior on March for lime juices and tea leaves. t 4> Thinks US, SIU Tops other week to make those 200 27, 1951, when The year 1945 was an eventful Although Columbus had an miles. MacDonald, a new citizen of the we ran smack one for MacDonald. After gradu­ astrolable, the first known scien­ United States and a member of into a hurricane. ating from high school in that year, 4" 4" tific instrument for navigation by the SIU since 1949, wouldn't trade The waves were he shipped in a convoy to Europe The popular belief that big sea celestial observation, on his fam­ and had a ship torpedoed and sunk his right to either for all the hills ous voyages, many authorities say turtles live for hundreds of years mountainous and the two-day beat­ under him off Northern Scotland. in Korea. He knows a good deal he never used it. They say that appears to be taking a licking, if ing tore the deck Later, another vessel he was on when he sees one and in this Case the experiments conducted by ma­ Columbus was experienced enough cargo of steel hit a mine in the North Sea and he says he sees two good deals. as a navigator to know that the rine life scientists in Florida hold loose from its Macdonald earned his US citizen­ it went down, subjecting MacDon­ astrolabe was not a very accurate up. The feeling is that actually moorings. The ald to his second trip in a lifeboat ship through his hitch with the instrument. It is believed, how­ no one knows just how long the shift the on the open sea. Marines, getting his final papers ever, that Columbus was the first huge turtles live, and that it's ship tocaused list 35 degrees at sea. We Mac joined the US Marine while in service. The Marines navigator at sea to record compass probably no longer than the aver­ were still 11 degrees ofiE when we Corps in August, 1951, as the lesser aren't through with him yet, how­ variation by comparison with the age human life span even though of two evils once the Army notified ever, as he still has six years to direction of the North Star some are known to have reached hit port. 4^ ^ him of his induction. After three serve in the Corps as a reserve. (Polaris). He is also said to have at least 150. The idea that large V. Kelpss, bosun: Carrying coal months of boot camp at Paris Once a Marine, he says, always size indicates long life is also be­ used dead reckoning, the method of finding the approximate posi­ ing contested, due to the fact from England to Italy, we hit a Island, SC, he was shipped off to a Marine. storm in the Bay Camp Pendleton, Cal., for three He is single and plans to stay tion as determined by latitude and that a green turtle involved in the of Biscay in the more months of Infantry training. that way a long time, according to longitude that came into use soon experiments reached a length of winter of 1932. Reaching a peak of fighting per­ present plans. Says he doesn't have after the adoption of the compass almost four feet in ten years and We covered the fection, Mac was shipped overseas ulcers and doesn't want them for navigation around the 13th a loggerhead turtle weighed 80 hold ventilators and headed directly for the com­ along with a wife. pounds in only four and a half. century. to keep the water out and the coal gas exploded in the holds. The ship sank be­ neath us and Mexico City was shaken by three 4. Spajp, France, 21. Calls for ACROSS 37. Salt of oleic and Independent Poland," then we were out in a lifeboat earthquakes in one day. ... A "strong silence etcr ^ acid Away from provided Polish government 5. Large tooth 22. Samoan port 39. Hot drink wind in the open water. We lost two joint statement by Prime Minister abandonedthe 6. Actor 23. Ai^ralian port 40. Point of low One of the its eastern frontier de­ men to the sea. Ladd 25. Gudd in neck land "Queens" Churchill and President Roosevelt mands. . . . German counterattacks 7. Cordage sys­ 27. Indian's "yes" 41. Solitary 9. Ask alms 4^ 4" t tem of a ship 28. Mend socks 43. Odd feUow: reported that merchant ship losses 12. Where Callao Is Joseph Saez, oiler: It was on the by U-boats in 1943 were 60 per­ were beaten back as Allied troops 8. Pronoun 29. Pocket battle­ Slang 13. Mixture a third of the way through the ship sunk in 9. The United 45. Limb Grande, 14. way to Russia in the winter of cent less than in 1942. . . . British, cut Kingdom 47. Underwater 1939 Brazil enemy's defenses ringing Cassino, 1942. We hit a ,, 10. Where Cobh ls32. Spanish watchhazard Always 15. American and Greek troops estab­ Italy. ... In boxing, Jake LaMotta tower 48. SI bill 16. Port 1,848 ms. 11. Navy mascot storm in mid-At­ 17. On the briny 35. Fruit decay Diego 49. lished a beachhead 32 miles south beat Fritzie Zivic in ten rounds at from NY lantic and. the 19. Use a grapnel 18. Large ape of Rome. ... Two days after the Detroit. ... The SIU and other (Puzzle Answers On Page 25) again 20. Let it stand deck cargo of Russians opened new offensives on maritime unions were hailed for 21. Feed with rich trucks and mill-| 10 II food 3 2 1 the Leningrad and Novgorod their part in assuring the flow of 24. Genus of ary equipment i fronts, the Germans evacuated goods to the. fighting fronts during shrubs 114 |I3 broke lodse, cans- I 12 26. Ship's pace Novgorod and the Russians took a the end-year holiday period. There 27. Lets go ing a list. We town 36 miles southwest of Lenin­ was no delay in the sailing of any 30. Sesame SIS 15 were in it ten 31. In tatters grad. US ojr allied ship on the Atlantic 33. Short sleep ays and the lis (9 120 34. First day of coast because of a crew shortage. 4i * 4^ waves were so week Convicted ° of ' treason. Count 36. Watered silk ft ft ft high they were breaking over the 124 25 22 23 38. Girl's name Galeazzo Ciano-, sori-in-law of Ben­ U.1S. Marbles, continuing their boat deck. Football's 39. ito Mussolini, nnd four^ others were assault of Cape Gloucester on New Green Wave 26 29 26 4* 4" 4" 40. Sling around Luis Salarar, bosun: I was on a killed by a firing squad in Verona. Britain Island, courited more thari 42. Slipped 30 133 mooring schooner owned by my uncle in .. . The SiU-manned George Wash­ 3,000 Japanese dead since the 44. 114 ms. up the 1922 running ington; a pioneer SIU passenger landing on December 26. . . . The Columbia l36 35 34 46. Old Testament from Puerto Rico ship- chartered by Alcoa from East­ Communist party organ, Pravda, prophet to Curacao when ern, . came in ior- high praise as a reported a supposed meeting be^ 50. Hotel 51. Examined a storni hit us iii "real, workhorse of, the sea" for tween two British leaders and 9 52. Wedgeport the Caribbeap her outstanding war record. . . . high German official "to clarify 43 40 41 catch Sea. All the sails British arid German guns hurlrid the conditions of a separate peace 53. Pipe Joint 54. Steel city in were smashed on more than 100' shells '"ricross the with Germany." The British heat­ 146 47'- 46 49 45 44 Indiana the schooner and Strait of Dover In one of the most edly denied-the truth of the story 6S. First garden SI 1^2 50 Qiid prodded Tass, the official So^ we went for three serious. exchanges of the war. jDowN; , 4, X ft • Viet news agency, •which finally days without any Animal found Iss 64 on Gibraltar 53 Moscow unnoiuiccd; that Russia broadcast an efficial denial the power. The waves 9. Bulgarian coin weret,tieq»4l)igh. i was prepared to guarantee| Beforo nE �' January BiAFAnEttS 'Shh! He'll Never Know' SEAFARERS^LOG Jaaaary 22. 19S4 Published biweekly by the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL, 678 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYacinth 9-6600, Cable Address: SEAFARERS NEW YORK. LEUER PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer of the Vol. XVI. rat«-Tbfrteen LOG No. 2 Editor, HERBERT BRAMO, Managing Editor, RAY DENISON; Art Editor, BERNARD SEAMAN; Photo Editor, DANIEL NILVA; Staff Writers, HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWTN SPIVACK, JERRY REMER, AL MASKIN, NOEL PARMENTEL; Gulf Area Reporter, BILL MOODY; Staff Assistants, LYMAN GAYLORD, MILTON HOROWITZ. tao Unity In Maritime Representatives of 14-non-Communist sea unions in the United States and Canada, including the SIU A&G District made history when they got together for the first time under one roof to hammer out a program for the ailing shipping industry. For this common purpose, they turned their backs on past differences and, in this spirit, went to work. Of lasting importance is a decision not to let the unity established this week fall to pieces, A full-time, permanent legislative committee has already been named and will meet 'regularly every week. This was maritime labor's opening gun in its fight to stop the vital shipping industry from dying by default, in the face of an apparent Government unwilling­ ness to act, and the shipowners' inability to get together on a similar basis, ^mong other decisions emerging from the conference was an urgent plea for a full-scale program to revitalize the wan­ ing coastwise and intercoastal shipping trade, which has been alowed to decline nearly 90 percent in a dozen years. This, along with many other serious-minded proposals, was part of the unions' realistic approach to a broad variety of prob­ lems facing the industry. The unified action of the sea unions, however, does not mean an end to the specialized representation Seafarers have enjoyed in Washington in past years. But, together now, for the first time, all maritime unions will now-be on the capitol firing-line, where the pressing issues of the times affecting the maritime industry must be resolved. 444* WeU-Deserved Praise Few higher words of praise have been lavished on the US Public Health Services than those given by General Eisen­ hower in his message to Congress on the nation's health. The President, rightly so, emphasized the valuable services the Public Health Service has rendered to the entire nation through its various medical programs and its research proj­ ects, Yet, at the same time, the President had not a word to say about the Public Health Service hospitals themselves, which are the heart and core of the PHS research and medical program.If, as the President says, the USPHS has been a key to better national health, it should follow that the hospitals operated by this agency are deserving of considerable praise and assistance for carrying out this program. It obviously has benefited the entire public as well as the seamen, veterans and others who are patients in these hospitals. While the President praised the USPHS, the Administra­ tion is going ahead with proposals to close the hospitals. If so, the president's message amounts to a beautiful (if slightly premature) funeral oration. Congress, whichi has the final say in these matters, may think somewhat differently about it if Seafarers keep notifying their Representatives how they feel about the Administration's intention. 4 4 4 The Trials Report In line with the policy of keeping the membership fully informed on the workings of the Union's trials and appeals procedure, the SEAFARERS LOG is publishing in this issue its second review of trials and appeals under the SIU consti­ tution. The first review, publish^ six months ago, was, as far as is known, the first time that a Union had published a full report of internal disciplinary measures. It drew con­ siderable praise for the manner in which the Union was handling this problem. It's immediately obvious in the report that the trial machin­ ery is being jised very sparingly within the Union, in itself a good sign. The small number of trials is indication of the fact that the constitutional safeguards for the^ membership are working and that charges are being'filed in most instances only when actually necessary. . In the future^ the LOG will carry further reports on this procedure sa that Seafarers can keep up with the operations of their Union consti*tttioM.rA ^ • WEEK Thanhs SW For Needed Help To the Editor: My wife and I would both like to express our very grateful thanks to the Welfare Services Depart­ ment of the Union for the help they gave us recently when we had some serious trouble. Most people, when they get into some kind of a jam have to ask friends and relatives to give them help. But lots of times the people you know have their own troubles and anyway they can't do very much for you. That's why it's very nice for a seaman to know that he can go to his Union and get the help he needs when trouble starts piling up. Wife Got Sick It started when my wife had to go to the hospital to have a baby. She had a bad in­ fection and for a time was very ill, so I had quite a problem on my hands. The first thing I knew the expenses began to pile up on us and I was finding it hard to meet Lorenzo the bills. When I spoke to the Welfare Services Department about it, they saw to it that I got the $200 bene­ fit for. the baby right away, which was a big help in meeting the bills which I was getting from the hos­ pital and the doctors for the treat­ ment that my wife was receiving. At the same time I started to have some trouble with a store where we had bought some furni­ ture because of the fact that I was late in paying the installments on the furniture. They wanted to come to the house and take the furniture away if I did not pay, but I was unable to with all the hospital and doctor's bills that I had to meet with my wife. Spoke To Company Welfare Services took care of this difficulty also. They spoke to the furniture people and got them to agree not to take the furniture away until 1 could get straighten­ ed out and take care of things my­ self, The furniture stayed in the house, which was a welcome relief to all of us. As a result, my family is getting straightened out now and now that the emergency is over I won't need help. But we don't know what we would have done if it wasn't for the fact that the Union has a de­ partment like the Welfare Serv­ ices to help Seafarers like myself when trouble of this kind comes up. This isn't the first time that Wel­ fare Services has helped me out because I received a welfare bene­ fit of $200 once before for the birth of another child. So you see I have a lot to be thankful to the Union for and I'm sure that many of the other brothers in the Union who have been in some kind of a fix feel the same way as I do about the fine work, the Union is doing to . help the seaman. ukjfetep tiOreniBa ^ An industry-wide policy to avoid sudden Ifiyoffs when sales slack off has been demanded by the CIO United Rubber Workers. The Union pointed out that the companies had over-produced in' the early part of 1953 and then laid off 20,000 workers and put others on short work weeks when inventories backed up. The Union asked that production be scheduled so that it stretches out evenly over the full year, pointing out that near-record profits were made in 1953 despite the production cuts. 4 4 4 Charges that a striking AFL sugar cane worker was gunwhipped by a deputy sheriff in Thiboadaux, La., have been sub­ mitted to the US Department of Justice as a civil rights case. The victim, Welton Lestrick, a member of the AFL Agricultural Workers Union, was attacked by the deputy outside the Lafourche Parish court­ house, No action has yet been taken by the Justice Department on the case, which is an outgrowth of the recent strike of sugar cane workers. as to spread the work around among as many men as possible. 4 4 4 A hat on every giri's head is the object of an industry-union cam­ paign in the millinery industry. The AFL Hatters Union in New York declared that the growing vogue of hatle'ssness among women cost millinery workers about $1 million in wages in 1953. A good deal of the campaign will be aimed at high school and college girla who. it appears, are responsible for the hatless habit. 4 4 4 New Jersey labor has called on the state legislature to repeal the public utility anti-strike law. The State Federation of Labor asked the governor to recommend repeal on the grounds that since the law was passed it has provoked a large number of strikes because employ­ ers refuse to bargain, depending on the legislative weapon to get what they want. 4 4 4 A seven week strike of over 2,000 chemical workers at New Jer­ sey and Pennsylvania plants of Merck & Co. was settled on the basis of a six cent hourly increase and job reclassification. PTembers of the United Cas, Coke and Chem­ 4 4 4 A 12-year-old fight back ical Workers (CIO> were involved wages has been won for 369 em­ in the walkout at the company ployees of the Eastern Uniform which mantifactures drugs and Corporation by the CIO Amalga­ pharmaceutical products. mated Clothing Workers. The total 4 4 4 amounts to $32,362. The case arose The much-troubled Long Island when the company closed its plant Railroad, long the target of com in November, 1941, claiming bank­ muters' wrath, is now facing a ruptcy, and workers received 15 strike by the Brotherhood of Rail­ percent of wages due out of the road Trainmen (Independent). The firm's remaining assets. Since the Trainmen have been pressing for a company was under Government shorter work week and other ben­ contract the Union sued under the efits. The Long Island has long had Walsh-Healey Act, which requires financial difficulties and is asking all Government contractors to for fare increases at the moment, meet certain wage minimums. 4 4 4 After eight years a Federal court An important test of union shop ordered a bonding firm to pay tlie contracts is taking place in Dis­ back' wages. Another four years trict Court at Amarillo, Texas, was required to determine who would get the six percent interest where the Santa Fe Railroad is that accumulated on the wages due, suing several AFL unions to keep them from demanding a union 4 4 4 shop in their contracts with the Workers in the oil industry are railroad. The union shop on rail­ considering a shorter work week roads was made legal by a Federal in the event that the petroleum law in 1951, but the Santa Fe is industry decides to start laying off resisting union demands on this men. The CIO (Ml Workers Inter­ icore. It is expected that the test national Union said that if layoffs case will eventuaUy wind, up In become general the Union intends. the US Supreme (^Qurt for final t»«Bk4ecA» 4dmtec —...ppy Ti|ififiii"im i • lut �Paffe Fonrtcen SEAFARERS LOG ' January 22, 1954 January 22. 1954 Fa«:e Fifteen iiii A »!(«" . "iSPI . k IX' fe ' ; • A ' •••SI ::'k 1 • I• \ »: I I r- ' r AilliliiAiv: .J A-' :iiiiilPi-i i j L J I Crew works the capstan to the. accordion's tune. A bearded seaman keeps a watchful eye as he steers. •«# I !(?^ f J.. V- \:i ki •!^ % a •X::::.";':'X':XXX:XAA':"i! rmm J MmMi. »« '7* ,he » t"c "iro" x t®lliir"^ I ' ' A Tho a t'g ° nu& ttv seleeteJ <«>" Sealarer P'^Ajie on BrilHli .nbieCs V ;::1 c liSx^A:Sl®iJ I , • ^1. ^ Oilskins are in order as rough weather hits. n Ship's bottom gets coat of paint in drydock. ^ >1 g*-; I k-Aimki '-;.-.',i - ^ W:V The deck gang heaves away, in unison to haul a boom inboard. r- .'.^1 t: 1:1 kM"'} ••:':v;X:X;:r:':X:^:-:v-SXXX\-^:X:;.';;>;sfx-rv:;:;::;::;;:Xi::::.;<.XX;:i:^^ — i n ill •••';X:'--''''::>>-^::;X:-;'-x '.'. ' • Needlework is in order on the ship's sails. Fresh meat was really fresh—dh the hoof. ;»l , I !I 11 'tV 'a, ' \B-' 'M '> •• 3 •, ; A 7 h-. • ;:'S-0 1 High above the deck on a cross-tree, the crew unfurls a sail :Vu/-'V^ -.• ' .. • I Calm sea and lots of sail "Bathtub" was a pail ef weten The whole gang parks on boom for cameramam •ill riu • •[! tVVv¥^'.A:iL f.' •''^"' i*" '• .»• • " V -I KAiltlisi bucket and washboard was crew's laundry. �•;t-/'c:!«''-\ t ri^Sisiein S E A F/R Elts LOG iuiui7 tt, 1964 SEAFARERS Midway through a routine overhaul and general check-up. the new Ambrose Channel lightship went in last tnonth after a year of marking ' the way Into New York harbor. A red-hulled relief ship is taking her place until she returns in February.. .Originally built for German Crown Prince Frederik Wilhelm in 1905, the yacht Contender burned and sank 15 miles SE of San Diego with no loss of life. Escaping In a motor launch with two men in the crew, the yacht's owner had to plug a leak in the launch wUh his own body until they reached shore ...The small, 1,730-ton Swedish tanker Gustaf Renter exploded and sank in Goteborg harbor with a loss of three persons. A nearby re­ finery escaped damage, ' it 4" J" The Federal Maritime Board has extended through Jan. 31 a waiver of maritime laws permitting American Export Lines to serve M general agents iii' NY for the Italian Line. The subsidized American line requires special authority to serve as an agent for the foreign carrier. Isbrandtsen had challenged the extension.. Japan has pledged 36,500,000 as war reparations to Indonesia for salvaging 60 ships mostly former Japanese vessels, sunk around ttie island republic... Operation of four Cuban-flag freighters in weekly service between NY and Havana has been taken over by Naviera Yacuba, a private com­ pany, from a Government-controlled concern. 4 4^ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 The Transport Ministry in Tokyo estimated that Japanese shipyards ' built about 626,000 tons of shipping in 1953, making Japan second only to Britain in ship construction for the year.. Munitions experts credited "a miracle" for the fact that the gasoline-loaded Danish tanker Esso Koebehhavn didn't blow sky-high after- she hit a mine in Danish waters recently. She was only partially crippled... A Canadian , court has assessed damages of $205,821.80 against the owners of the Swiss motorship Basilea in connection with a sinking 15 months ago near Quebec City. Swedish American Line's motorship Ryholm went down in the collision, with no loss of life, but was raised from the St. Lawrence river bottom several weeks later. • .-t i I; A huge new whaling factory ship for Netherlands-flag operation has been ordered for the 1955-'56 season. The Willem Barendz 2d will cost about $10 million and will be able to carry oil cargoes between whal­ ing seasons. She is one of the few whaling factory ships ever con­ structed for that purpose, as most of these vessels are converted tank­ ers ... A Belgian shipbuilding concern will soon sign a contract to build ten 3,000-ton cargo ships for the Soviet Union... Damage was negligi­ ble in two fires which broke out within a half hour of each other on two liners berthed in Southhampton (England) docks. New maritime regulations which apply to the prevention of collision became part of all future examinations for Merchant Marine officers on January 1 of this year. The new rules are based on recommenda­ tions of the International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea in London in 1948...More than 60 Belgian sea pilots ended a six-weekstrike in protest against a government appointment of a temporary chief pilot after receiving official assurances that future appointments would be made in strict accordance with seniority rules. The strikers charged the new chief pilot did not have the required seniority . . . The once-famous Caribbean cruise liner Lady Rodney will put into NY in late February as the Gumhuryat Misr, sailing under the Egyp­ tian flag. The former Canadian vessel will go on the NY-Mediterranean run.. A shipyard in Sunderland, England, held a launching for hall of a ship this month, and will launch the remaining part—^the stem— next summer. An 18,250-ton Norwegian tanker is being buUt in two parts because the yard is too small to build the entire ship at one time. A record-sized 45,400 deadweight ton tanker, latest claimant to the title of the largest world's largest tanker, will be launched Feb. 9 from Bethlehem's Quincy, Mass., yards. Constructed for S.S. hRarchoa, operator of one of the world's largest Independent tanker fleets, the giant ship will be exceeded in size by only five other merchant ves­ sels—^the liners United States, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Liberie and He de France.. .Warnings have gone out from the US Navy Hydrographic Office that the halves of the Swedish freighter Oklahoma, which split on Dec. 27, may still be afloat and a menace to navigation. The ship met disaster, without loss of life, several hundred miles from Newfoundland. A major build-up in Indonesia's infant merchant fleet, whose pre­ war maritime industry was Dutch-dominated, is expected as a result of an additional order for 15 small ships, totalling 36,000 tons, from Japan. The Indonesian government is also contracting for shipbuild­ ers in the Netherlands to supply 19 more vessels. A new passenger service between the west coast and Australia got underway this week with the sailing of Orient Line's luxury ship Oronsay from Vancouver, bound for San Francisco, Honolulu, Sydney and Auckland, NZ. Orient is planning three sailings in the service this year by the Oronsay and the Orion. Both post-war liners are the only ones in trans-Pacific service to Australia. f. V>': •.'?•••.: Burly ji 1. The Back Pressure Respiration Method Through the years, a variety of methods have been used to induce breathing in victims of shock, submersion and other accidents where breathing has stopped. For a long time, the Schafer method, where There's nothing like the antici­ the operator sits pation of a party to brighten ship­ astride the Victim's board morale and koep men cheer­ back, was standard. But now a different ful, or so they say. Anyway when method has been somebody broached the subject of adopted that has a Christmas Party on the Hoosier proved to be far su­ Mariner (Isth­ perior to the Schafer mian) all hands technique. It's called were for it. the back pressure-arm However, fix­ lift method. ing up for a The basic superiority party takes a cer­ of the back pressure tain amount of system, whether arm work. In this lift, hip Uft or hip roll, case three of is that the entire the crewmem-* breathing cycle is con­ hers Brothers trolled by the operator. Nicholson James L. Nichol­ As a result, the back pressure method Has now been adopted as the son, John J. De Poo,- and Brother official respiration method by the Red Carlos were delegated to make all Cross and other agencies. the arrangenments. Apparently Kneels On Knee the three Seafarers did the Job To use the back-pressure arm lift method, well because the crew had some the patient ^ placed face down with elbows kind words to say about the work bent and hands placed one on the other. they did. The face is turned to one side, with the All hands had a fine time enjoy­ cheek on the hands. ing a holiday affair that they aro The operator kneels on either his right sure to remember. or left knee at the head of the subject, facing the patient, with the knee at the Nicholson, who has been sailing side of the subject's head close to the fore­ with the SIU for nearly eight years arm. The opposite foot Is placed near the now, is a Tennessean who joined elbow of the other arm. For those who find the Union in New York. He's 31 years old and sails in the deck de­ this position uncomfortable, it's alright to kneel on both knees, one partment. De Poo, who holds en­ on either side of the subject's head. The hands are placed on the gine room ratings, is a Massachu­ subject's back so that the heels of the hands setts native who came into the SIU lie Just below an imaginary line running in the port of Norfolk on October between the armpits. The tips of the thumbs should just touch, and the fingers 22, 1947. He'll be 30 next April. should be spread downward and outward. 4-4 4 Then the operator kneels forward imtil The crew of the Elizabeth (Bull his arms are nearly vertical with the weight Line) really thought highly of the of his body making a steady, even, down­ work of Brother George Kerr, who ward pressure on the hands. This forces was messman aboard the vessel. air out of the lungs. It's important to keep They got together and tipped him the elbows straight and maintain the pres­ for what they called "splendid sure directly downward. service" and for The second step is the positioning for the expansion pnase. The keeping the hands are lifted off, and the operator rocks backward on his heels placing his hands on the victim's arms Just messhall spark­ ling clean at aU above the elbows. The third step is to draw the arms up times. Kerr, who is a and toward the operator, keeping the native of the elbows straight. Enough lift should be ap­ British West In­ plied so that the operator feels the re­ dies, Joined the sistance at the subject's shoulders. The Union in Boston arms are then dropped to the ground com­ back on Novem­ pleting the cycle. ber 19, 1938, It is this arm lift which expands the shortly after the SIU was founded. victim's, chest, by pulling on the chest He still makes his home in the muscles and arching the back, thus making Hub, living in Roxbury, Massachu­ sure that air enters the lungs. Both the setts. The veteran Seafarer is 57 compression and expansion phases should years old. occupy equal time in a 12 times-a-minute cycle "with release time being a minimum Interval. 4 4 4 As is normal with all respiration tech­ Another Seafarer who Was men­ tioned for doing a solid job was niques, it's important to see to it that the Joe Falasca, ship's delegate on the subject's chin does not sag, and that the Steel Rover (Isthmian). Falasca, a tongue and foreign objects are not ob­ New Yorker by birth, joined the structing the passages. This should be Union in Norfolk in 1949. He now checked in between cycles so as not to de­ makes his home in Yonkers, New lay immediate application of artificial res­ York, just north of the big town. piration. The standard first aid procedures for He's 26 years old and sails on deck. Joe has served as delegate on treatment for shock and immersion follow several ships and usually gets a in due course. mention from the crew for good piration. As in any system, regularity of respiration is of great Importafice. representation. AcfiON Pretty Big "Seheener^ Bg Bernard Seaman �Jana«r7 tZ. 1954 SEAFARERS Gov't Will Convert US-Owned Libertys us Maritime Administrator Louis S. Rothschild says the Government will go ahead with experiments to boost the efficiency of war-built Liberty ships by 50 percent if Con­ gress gives the green light to-*the cost of a planned conver­ of the Propeller Club of the Uni­ ted States, suggested conversion sion program. Rothschild revealed that the Federal Maritime Board was plan­ ning "laboratory tests" on several of the 11-knot Libertys with dif­ ferent types of propulsion machin­ ery, which, with some structural and hull changes would enable them to do 17 knots. If the pro­ gram is successful, it would put the Libertys, of which the Govern­ ment owns about 1,500 vessels, in good company with the new Mar­ iner-type ships, which do better than 20 knots. While it is not known whether the Government program has been under consideration for any spec­ ial length of time, a recommenda­ tion along these lines was first made public just three months ago when Hugh Gallagher, president Pick Up 'Shot^ Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the series of inoculations re­ quired for certain foreign voy­ ages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held BO that it can be presented when signing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of hav­ ing taken the required shots. Those men who forget to pick up their Inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take all the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voyage. of the Libertys at hearings before a Senate sub-committee last Octo­ ber. Gallagher offered plans for a program which would enable the Libertys to do as much as 18 knots by re-engining the ships, stream­ lining the front hulls with a longer and sharper bow and increasing their length to 450 feet. At the time, the cost was estimated at $2.2-miIlion for each vessel. His suggestion drew instant at­ tack from many quarters of the shipping industry which called it "short-sighted" and an "expediency that failed to recognize the future needs of the country and merchant marine." Among the objections raised were that the cost of the conversions could be better ap­ plied to developing wholely new designs and tonnage. Several in­ dustry leaders also commented that in a period of heavy defense needs, it was not sound to invest huge sums in doing over ships which would have only ten years left out of a normal 20-year span of peak production. Aid for Shipyards The Maritime Administrator de­ clared, however, that the conver­ sion job was something that should have been studied long ago and that it still represented a highly useful undertaking. He noted too that it would help revitalize the country's faltering shipbuilding and ship repair industry, and would at the same time provide a much more efficient merchant fleet reserve force in case of any emergency. Opponents of the idea reaffirm­ ed their earlier view that the basic need of the industry today is still new designs and new ships adapted to present-day operations. NLRB Backs AFL-ILA Charges Of Intimidation In Dock Vote (Continued from page 5) the Labor Board was the fact that ''^dock foremen and hiring bosses threatened men with the loss of -Jobs unless the ILA won the elec­ tion. Buses were chartered by the old ILA to go from pier to pier picking up voters, who were told by the hiring boss, "You know •what to do, vote ILA." To make sure,-the Labor Board i^aid, the supervisors rode in the buses with the men, taking them right to the polls. A popular slogan of the hir­ ing bosses was, "If you want to work tomorrow, vote ILA." Also under fire was the fact .that United Fruit employees were per­ mitted to vote, although this com­ pany is not a part of the New York Shipping Association. The Labor Board report conceded that this objection on the part of the AFL had validity and should be taken up further in Washington. • Hit hard by the action of the Labor Board, the old ILA has soft: pedaled strike talkj which was ' very much in evidence In the past few weeks. The old ILA has now announced that it would withhold ahy strike action until the NLRB reaches final decision on the out-, come of the election, a decision ^ that isn't, expected before March ' or April. ' •; .A three-day secret conference of past weekend produced an an­ nounced decision to "clean up" the organization. Details of the clean-up plan were not announced other than to state that certain locals would be consolidated in the future. Page Seventeen LOG Maritime Unions Meet, Draft Plans For Industry's Future (Continued from page 3) mies such as' the railroads and others 'who aimed to cut down the scope of merchant shipping. This condition has persisted, the group said, even though three ma­ jor wars have shown the basic need for a strong merchant marine and the inability of foreign flag ship­ ping to fill the gap in an emer­ gency. "History has proven," they stated, "that we must maintain an adequate merchant marine in peacetime if we are to have one in time of war. Also in peacetime our merchant marine is needed to develop our foreign market. No one can expect foreign shipowners to develop our markets for us." The industry, they added, is an important provider of employ­ ment to thousands of shoreside workers and a large segment of shoreside industry is occupied in supplying ships with food, supplies, paint, equipment and similar items. Coastwise Revival The conference agreed that one way in which the merchant fleet could be strengthened would be through a planned revival of coast­ wise and intercoastal trade, once a major factor in American ship­ ping, but now reduced to. 50 ships from a maximum of 400. The con­ ference recommended the follow­ ing: • Construction differential sub­ sidies in the domestic trades. • Charter of US-owned ships to private operators at favorable rates related to profits. • Development of special ships and cargo handling facilities through Government aid. • Sale of Government-owned idle tonnage to coastwise operators at reduced prices. • Maritime representation on the ICC which sets rates for rail­ roads and domestic steamship lines. An investigation of the I'CCs ac­ tion in setting lower rates for rail­ roads where they compete directly with steamship lines. • Reduced tolls for intercoastal ships in the Panama Canal. Offshore Problems On the problems ol offshore shipping, the group made the fol­ lowing proposals: • Government action to return American-owned foreign flag oper­ ations to the American flag. • No transfers of American ships to foreign flags unless such transfer is in the interests of the US merchant marine. A maritime union representative to be present neers; William Steinberg, CIO Ra­ at all hearings on such transfers. dio Operators; Albert Parente, • All US military cargoes to be Marine Officers Union (United transported on US-flag ships. No Mine Workers). Panamanian, Liberian or Honduran Matthews, Haddock, Dushane and ship to obtain any US military car­ Daggett will serve on the legisla­ go. Permanent legislation provid­ tive committee along with Captain ing that 100 percent of all US- Bishop, MMP; T. M. Meyer, owned economic cargoes or Gov­ WFOW; Andrew Macdonald, AFL ernment-financed cargoes to be Radio Officers; and A. D. Lewis carried on American ships. No aid of the Mine Workers. It was agreed of any kind to be given to run­ that this comhiittee would meet at away operators. No foreign seamen least once a week with a frequent should be employed on US ships rotation of the chairmanship. Ex­ on the Korean shuttle run. penses will be shared on a pro • MSTS competition with pri­ rata basis. Lundeberg Thanked vate operators should cease. On other subjects, the following SIU of NA president Harry action was taken: Lundeberg, who initiated the call for the conference, was given a Marine Hospitals • The conference urged that the vote of thanks for his action as was present status of the marine hos­ Vincent J. Malone of the Marine pitals be maintained. It further rec­ Firemen, for his services as chair­ ommended that loggings of sea­ man. men go to a USPHS hospital fund Unions attending the meeting inrather than to the shipowners as at eluded: The SIU A&G District, the SUP,'the Great Lakes District, the present. • The Coast Guard screening Canadian District, the Marine program was endorsed as fairly- Cooks, Stewards, the Brotherhood conducted, and it was recommend­ of Marine Engineers, Marine Fire­ ed that the program be tightened. men, Oilers and Watertenders, and Restriction on the issuance of new the Inland Boatmen's Union, all SIU of NA affiliates; the National seamen's papers was requested. • Alien seamen of good char­ Maritime Union; The American acter, the conference said, should Radio Association (CIO); the Mar­ be able to get citizenship after ine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ three years' service aboard US flag® tion (CIO); The Radio Officers vessels, and should be permitted Union (AFL), the Brotherhood of longer shore leaves in periods of Marine Officers (UMW); and the Masters, Mates and Pilots (AFL). poor shipping. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul • The conference called for the Hall, attended the conference along closing of Kings Point and all offi­ with Lindsey Williams, New Or­ cer training facilities due to the leans port agent, and Matthews. surplus of merchant marine offi­ cers. It asked that such training be limited to upgrading and re­ fresher courses. Rotary Hiring On labor legislation the confer­ ence called for specific legalizing of rotary shipping through amend­ ment of the Taft-Hartley act, de­ nial of bargaining rights to Com­ munist-controlled unions, and sev­ eral additional grounds for expul­ sion from union membership be­ (Continued from page 3) sides non-payment of dues, those fected have already indicated they grounds being narcotic sales or do not even have enough hospital addiction and membership in totali­ beds available in their areas to tarian organizations. accommodate the seamen hospital­ The report, which was approved ized in their communities. by the conference, was drai.ed by There are now only 16 USPHS a nine-man committee consisting hospitals open in the US, three of of Bob Matthews, assistant secre­ which treat just specialized dis­ tary-treasurer SIU A&G District; eases. Ten others have been V. J. Malone, Marine Firemen; closed in recent years. Matthew Dushane, SUP; C. F. May, In the absence of Presidential Masters, Mates and Pilots; Hoyt comment on the issue, it is now Haddock, NMU; Ben Man, NMU; expected that Mr. Eisenhower's H. L. Dagget, CIO Marine Engi­ coming budget requests to Con­ gress will quietly end appropria­ tions to 13 of the hospitals and thereby force them to close down. Meanwhile, SIU representatives in Washington, representatives of other sea unions and industry of­ ficials continue pressing Congress to vote to keep the program intact by providing funds to keep the USPHS hospitals going. Seafarers are urged to continue writing their Senators and Representatives in fa­ vor of keeping the hospitals open. -S • I -1 n PHS Program Wins Praise Of Eisenhower Put IVumber On Meeting Excuses . l^ng^bremen picketing on 29th Street pier, Breokl;^, take a eoffee-break. AFL-ILA won rein^ M Seafarers sending telegrams or letters to the New York headquarters dispatcher asking to be excused from attending headquarters membership meetings must Include the reg­ istration number of their shipping card in the message. From now on, if the number is not included, the excuse can­ not be accepted by the dis­ patcher. ' ' •T- '•Ji a �ji SEAFAnERS lii |1:- ffc X- East African Natives Moving Up In Social Scale With Gov't Aid Despite the ever-increasing progressive action of the Kenya authorities, the Mau Mau continues to pillage and destroy in the Mombasa-Nairobi area, writes African reporter Harry Kronmel. . A final "give 'em hell" cam­ tion to which pressure from Lour asked by the workers, giving them paign has been started by the don has produced quick results in $1.05 for the day's pay, but it is this land. A school system that, only in the talking stage. A strike government against the ter­ never catered to the non-European threatens ^Mga and Dar-Es-Sa h:". •' if- '•• I .t^J i:,l?-i Jtmury 22, 1W4 IPG That there aire no "nationar' holidays in thjiUnited States?; Each State decides which holiday^ it will observe. They are designated either by law or by executive proclamation. The only instance where Congress seemed to declare a "National holiday throughout the United States" was the act of March 2, 1889, which used the ex­ pression with reference to April 30, 1889, the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of George Wash­ ington. The President and Con­ gress designate legal holidays only for the District of Columbia and Federal workers throughout the nation. rorist bands. Deploying more, than 1,000 troops, the security guard has is now welcoming Kyukyu, Indian laam if the deadlock, going on for been smashing into the Mau Mau and Asian elements into the uni­ ,17 days now, is not broken soon. strongholds ih the Kipipiri forest versities. A sum of five million The employers aren't giving in with great success. It is estimated pounds or $14 million has been without a struggle. that this area holds more than ten granted by London for the im­ Bargaining Agent minor divisions of Mau Mau fight­ provement of Kenya. Plans' for One of the important facts to re­ ers. The situation is worth noting technical schools.are being drawn member is that for the first time up and the dream of an East for ali visiting Seafarers. African University is becoming a in East African history, the Afri­ When an African swears to up­ near can has a legal bargaining agent. reality. hold Mau Mau law, reports Sea­ In Kenya, however, because of se­ 4" 4" 4" Modernize Cities farer ~ Kronmel, curity measures, strikes are pro­ gutta percha comes from he becomes a Mombasa, Tanga and Dar-Es- hibited by law. But Kenya, too, is theThat solidified juice of vari­ very dangerous Salaam are being modernized. opening its eyes with the cry of ous Malayan milky evergreen trees? It enemy. He be­ Construction is In the boom period "equal pay for equal work." The does not dissolve in water, but longs to a small, and there is no lack of work for drive. is on throughout East and under water of high temperature tightly - knit European and non-European alike. Central Africa for a better under­ becomes plastic and easy to manip­ group that fights The Mombasa docks work around standing among races. The big cop­ ulate. In trade it is handled in the only at night and the clock and modem machinery per industries of" Tanganyika and form of reddish or gray bricks. It works in the Eu­ is seen for the first time all over Rhodesia are trying to break the is used for insulation (particularly ropean shops the port area. Prices on consumer color line and the success has been for submarine cabies), golf balls, during the day. goods are high at present and the good. Kronmel telephone receivers, adhesivcs, Often, he is African stevedore and laborer who The next step under considera­ called, "boy," and when: his em­ never before had the right to tion by the copper people is the waterproofing materials, and other ployer is dissatisfied, he is called strike, today has unions to fight difficuit task of easing South purposes. i much worse. He has little clothing, for him. Africa's "apartheid" or complete mostly leftovers, and his pay each Arbitration is going on right segregation policy. They expect That an estimated 200 hospital­ month only would buy a decent now between the. stevedore unions much pressure from the Boers, but ized Seafarers received the annual dinner for two in New York City and their employers. For a com­ the drive has already begun with li25 Christmas bonus from the SIU any afternoon. plete shift of approximately eight some luck. The era of African Welfare Plan? The trustees of the The Kenya government has been hours, the worker receives the prosperity is looming. It can take Plan at a meeting early in Decem­ shocked into a more liberal posi­ equivalent of $.63. Recently, a fuil fruition he says, with little ber voted to- approve the bonus tion regarding the natives, in addi- raise of almost 100 per cent was common sense on all sides. i which is payable to any patient in Seafarer Blues ^ Before The SIU Contract the hospital for more than one day during the week of December 2026 inclusive. As,usual the Christ­ mas bonus was paid in addition to the regular $15 weekly benefit paid to all eligible Seafarers for as long as they are hospitalized. t 4 4 That shell money is the .most widely distributed form of primi­ tive money? Cowrie shells have been the most common and prob­ ably the oldest type of shells used as money. Wampum, used" by the American Indians, was usually fashioned from thick-shelled clams. That plans for paying welfare benefits to Canadian seamen, mem­ bers of the SIU Canadian District,, are now being, completed with funds Coming in under, the newi contract? A board of trustees is being set up which will draft a sys­ tem of benefits and methods of payment to union members. ^ 4 4 4 That when James J. Jeffries abandoned the heavyweight box.-. ing crown in 1905,. he named two fighters as the iogical contenders for the title and refereed the bout? Five years later, when .Jef-: fries tried for a comeback, he was defeated by Jack Johnson, who had beaten the man, who in ,turn had defeated the fighter whoni Jeffries had declared the winner in the bout he refereed. By B. McCoullough and A. Whitmer ' • 'Si M, ; •• mlii mm �January St. 1954 SEAFARERS Pare MiDeteett LOG Fairisle Is Distincfive Ship Say Crewmen, Really Gets A(g)round • V: --1 •.M By SEAFARERS LOG Photo Editor Through the recorded annals of maritime history there courses all manner of ships (Editors Note: The SEAFARERS LOG photo editor will be glad to known to man, some more or less so. Also, lurking in out-of-the-way wastes and lanes of florist Seafarers with their photo problems. Address any questions the trackless seas, lie tales of ghost, jinx and haunted ships, from Viking origin to modernto the Photo Editor, c/o the LOG at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn. ^ ^day vessels. What the SeaThis includes information on how to operate certain types of cameras^ farers aboard the Fairisie Drink Cheers To Holiday Season advice on camera purchases, photo-finishing techniques, plus informa­ have to report about their tion on a variety of camera equipment, such as enlargers, flash guns, ship is not exactly the phantom etc. Drop the editor a line or if you are around the hall come up to class, but they feel' it does smack see him.) of the odd and the singular for a With days on the short side and the tempefatui-e quite low, photogra­ ship to be involved in so many phy moves indoors. In moving indoors for his shooting, the amateur tantalizing if not exasperating sit­ finds that the problem of g;etting good pictures has some complications. uations. , One Seafarer that we know had been getting execellent results with The Fairisle, a Waterman scow, his color shooting until he tried color with artificial light. Color shoot­ no matter where its wanderings ing under artificial light is not simple. Minor errors committed out­ take it throughout the rest of the doors seem to be compounded when the camera loaded with color film year, writes the crew, will have the is used with artificial light. After spending some time examining a distinction of being the first ship few rolls of his color film, we found that there are six basic errors to have passed through the Panama that should be avoided in order to end up with excellent color trans­ Canal, from the Pacific to the At­ parencies. lantic Ocean, in 1954. On New Year's Day of this year the Fair­ Excessive contrast—A single light source on either side of the subisle was the first ship of any nation , Ject results in inky blacks on the shadow side. To avoid excessive con­ to use the "big ditch" in its intertrast, add a second light on the other side of the subject. Until you be­ ocean journey. come expert, keep the light ratio no greater than 2:1. This simply Other Distinctions means that you should keep the lights on both sides of your subject That is not, by far, the only dis­ pretty' even and rarely have twice as much light on one side as on the tinction accruing to the vessel, say other. There may be times when this extra contrast is wanted; then the Seafarers. Late in 1953 the unbalance your lights. Fairisle, on a trip to Korea, had Unwanted reflections—Brilliant hued surface bounce undesii-able the distinctidn of running aground colors onto your subject. If you crave the bizarre, here's a field for Christmas Eve aboard the Steel Flyer was a gala affair as the men and looking much like a duck out you. If not, better subdue the color or move it farther away from toasted in the holiday with beer and cokes. Shown above are, left of water for an uncomfortable your subject. to right, rear, F. Delapenha, W. Gonzalez, M. Figueroa and G. time. Later in the year, on its last Unequal lighting—Light falls off fast as distance from source to sub­ trip to the Far East for 1953, the Bonefont. Seated are W. Kennedy and C.'Hcppding. ject increases. This is also true with black and white photography, but ship ran out of fresh water for 'ts since color exposure is more critical than black and white, it's a bigger boilers and wallowed around, pow­ problem. The solution is to try and keep subjects in approximately the erless. for several days until help LOG-A-RHYTHM: same plane. came from a sister ship which Under-exposure—This is easily recognized. Your transparencies will pumped fresh water into the steel be dark, colors will take on a thick, smoky look. The answer is longer hull so that she could feed her exposure, wider aperture or more light. Use a meter or flash guide to thirsty boilers once again. , get the exposure "on the button" for true color and sparkling brilliance. Even that was not the end of it By Davit Winch Over-exposure—This is the reverse of under-exposure and the trans­ with the Fairisle, for the ship was parencies will have an anemic color; the transparency will be thin. in on other world-shdking events The remedy is to cut the intensity of light, use a faster shutter speed in 1953. Once, on a trip to Korea, "I ought to have a large reward or smaller opening. As mentioned before, exposure tolerance for color the ship landed just in time for its I've never qvmed a union card film is less than one opening of your lens. men to be a witness to the riots I've never grumbled, never struck. Wrong flashbulb—Color film must be exposed by the light for which in the prison camps. Another time Never mingled with union truck. it is balanced. Two types of film are made to take care of indoor and it. arrived there on the day the ar­ outdoor shooting. Since you may be stuck • sometimes with daylight mistice was signed. "But I must be going on my way to win. film in your camera and want to take a shot indoors, use blue tinted In toto, the Fairisle spent a very So open up, St. Peter, and let me in." bulbs. Since the light quality of these blue blubs is similar to sun­ interesting year, and it would be St. Peter sat and stroked his staff light, your results will be good. If you use clear flashbulbs indoors odd and peculiar in itself if its Despite his high office he had to laugh. with daylight film, the result will be a sickly orange cast over the crew did not spend one along with transparency. The reverse is true, if your camera is loaded with in­ it. Said he with a fiery gleam in his eye, door film and you use it outdoors the result will be weird as far as "Who is tending this gate, you or I?" color is concerned. Use the proper conversion filter and you'll, be all Thereupon he rose in stature tall and straight. Pressed a button on the wall and Of all the above errors the exposure one seems to be most serious. Said to the angel who answered the bell, One way to overcome the problem is to keep a record of the expdsures "Escort this scabby down to Hell.' Headquarters again wishes made. When your film is processed and returned to you, check the Tell Satan to give him a seat all alone to remind ail Seafarers that good and bad .transparencies with the exposures given them. In this On a red-hot griddle up near the throne. •payments of funds, for what­ manner you will be able to correct for the errors made in exposure. ever Union purpose, be made "But say, tixiit a minute, let this thought jell. only to authorized A&G repre­ Not even the Devil could stand the smell sentatives and that an official Of a simmering scab on a griddle in Hell. Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, "It would cause a revolt, a strike I know. be sure to protect yourself by If I sent you down to the Imps below. immediately bringing the mat­ So go back to your master on Earth and to him tell ter to the attention of the sec­ Seafarers aboard the Tagalam (Seatrade) find it hard to They wouldn't even have a scabby in Hell!" retary-treasurer's office. believe that they live in the age of speed, jet propulsion, and where the sheriff no longer breathes on the suspect's neck after the deed but has him"^ locked in durance vile before they say, nothing sails like' the Crazy, Man, Crazy the crime is committed. What Tagalam. In support of this thesis, says caused them to lose faith in all theise evideifces of the modern, the crew, is the last trip of the split-second ^orld in which they Tagalam. The old vessel, writes 1. What European country has enjoyed sel|-rule for 676 years al­ live is the ship itself. Nothing, the lads, took all of ten days to go though it has a population of less than 6,000? from New York to Fort Arthur, 2. The amount of money spent by the Government to subsidize potato Texas, on a recent run, and not prices until potato price supports were discontinued was (a) $14 mil­ without incident. Along the way lion (b) $419 million (c) $76 million (d) $238 million. the vessel ran into trouble twice, 3. Can you name the approximate tonnage of the following ocean breaking down each time and fray­ liners? (aT Queen Elizabeth, (b) He De France, (c) America. ing the nerves of the men a little SIU headquarters urges all more on each instance. What's 4. Which of the following ports has the greatest difference between draft-eligible seamen to be high and low water? (a) Galveston (b) New York (c) Savannah (d) Bos­ more, adds the crew, to add cal­ sure they keep their local Se­ umny to catastrophe, the old girl ton (e) Seattle. lective Service boards posted on all changes' of address only made a maximum of nine 5. What political party has been in existence for 85 years but has knots along the way. Rumor had through the use of the poA never won a national or state election? it that several fish passed it as if cards furnished at all SIU 6. The first actual automobile was built in (1801), (1887), (1904), it were heading up-river. halls and aboard ships. (1769). Don't, says the crew, don't get ' Failure to keep ^our draft 7. Can you name four women in Congress? on the Tagalam if you're interest­ board infomed of your where­ Jack Horton engine: delegate 8. Which of the following is the correct length for a nautical mile? abouts can cause you to be ed in fast living. The only thing aboard the Seavictor, sports fast about the old tub, they say, is a) 6,080 feet b) 6,07*6.097 feet c) 6,080.2 feet d) 6,081.3 feet. listed as-a delinquent and be a new, crazy hat he bought re­ the rust on the decks. However, drafted into the services with­ 9) What world-famed movie star created a sensation with a trans­ cently on the beach. The they do recommend it as a cure out a hearing. The Union in parent dress at a Las Vegas night-club recently? photog didn't say whether or such cases can do nothing to for hervei for any Seafarers who 10. What kind of pipe is never used by a plumber at work but might not Horton got the fancy want to take life easy for a while. aid Seafarers tvho fail to comIf it's the Tagalam^says the crew, .chapeau from the:SIU:shore-;: piyi-(Quiz Answers on Page 25) side sea chest. it's sure to be a' long while. :'h I •V I The Sad Saga Of A Scab Be Sure to Get Dues Receipts I Tagalam Turns Tide of Time, Ship Faces Knotty Problem Quiz Corner Keep Draft Board Posted ssm.^ feMX At P.Jayl.... m - s si ''rl I m �i SEAFARERS LOG Par* H'wentr JmuttMry ». l»Si Seaman Learns Sad Sun Oil Truth " Li- • >41 M'J • n •ji'V.g :<!r j Look before you leap to sign up with Sun Oil Company, is seaman G. A. Halbert's motto Bp Spike Martin for the future, because of what happened to him recently when he had occasion to do busi­ So far Molinas has only been ac­ It's long been deemed proper, ness with the outfit. His dealings with the Socony and Atlantic, which he compares favor­ though perhaps foolish, to wage cused of. betting on himself, but ably only to each other and to> a buck or two on the horses. But the amount of money Involved, nothing else, have convinced call. He got more gall from the behind. Upon reporting to the few realize the amount of dough about $400, Is so ridiculously him that there is nothing like company than call, but that came ship, he said, he found it to be an that changes hands at other sport­ small for a player cro\Yding th* later in his story. After much old motor vessel and the only thing ing events. Baseball,' for example, $10,000-a-year bracket that it the SIU. Halbert, so his story goes, signed waiting, Halbert got a call to man new about it was the crew. The is one sport that pretends betting seems hardly likely he would up with Sun Oil in otder to be able a ship in Houston, Texas; so he old rust pot was called the S. £. doesn't exist. . But right in the bother to put through long dis­ to ship out when he received the packed his gear and left Beaumont Graham, but the boys redubbed it shadow of the "No Betting" sign tance telephone calls to New York the S. E. Groan for obvious the sporting gentry will wager you for that purpose. It's being asked reasons. on whether the next pitch will be if Molinas was involved in his Christmas Presents For AH On Ship a The scow made six knots with­ strike or a ball, whether the bat­ college days and was still under out straining its jet motors to ter will get a hit, how many inn­ the thumb of a big money bettor. Tampa, Fia., and after it crawled ings the pitcher will last, how Simple To Fix in to port, Halber^ writes, the own­ many runs, if any, will be scored that inning, and so on. Basketball's big troubles are tha er came aboard and said the ship Not Worth the Risk ease with which the game can be was going north to Chester, Pa., Despite the heavy sugar wagered fixed and the fact that it's a big for a run to Boston, Mass. It sounded all right, so after straight­ on baseball games the sport has time sport operating , with college ening out some wage differences, been remarkably free of attempted the crew signed on for the north- fixes, over the years. Now and students who are thrown a few dol­ em run and settled down to what then you hear about somebody in lars' expense money as their ^nly seemed to be a regular job. That the minor leagues putting a few compensation. • One man can work only confirmed what he had been chips on his own ball ciub. When a fix all by his lonesome if he is a key to the attack, and with bet­ told, Halbert said, because he the culprits are discovered they ting being done on the point dif­ are automatically banished from the asked the company if the work was between teams, it's a sim­ steady before he would sign on the game and tnat's that. And of ference ple thing to do. course,^it's pretty tough to fix a i^'essei. Theoretically, the money boys baseball game single-handed. Be­ Gets Taken sides, the rewards to good players got out of the basketball betting To make a long story less tire­ are large Aenough so that a few game when the original scandals some, Halbert got the short end of himdred or a few thousand dollars broke a couple of seasons back. the deal with the company, because that could be gained by attempting That's hard to believe if you take his steady job lasted just as long as a fix simply aren't worth the risk. a look at the money passing hands it took the ship to reach Chester The big culprit in the fix racket outside New - York's Madison where it went Into drydock. He the last few years has been basket­ Square Garden after a game. The was had and he knew it, but no ball. The sport had just about crowd on the sidewalk is so thick amount of- crying or arguing could cleaned its skirts of * betting and so busy you can't fight your remedy the situation. When he troubles a couple of seasons back way through. And with so many headed back for Beaumont with when a new scandal blossomed hundreds of teams operating cross­ transportation pay in his kick, over the betting activities of Jack country, it wouldn't be surprising which he had to fight to get, he was Molinas, a professional with the if more fix incidents continue to a sadder but wiser seaman. Fort Wayne Pistons. pop up for some time to come. Young Seafarer Suffers Fatal Auto injuries, Signs On For Final Voyage «r - ij '»• •» •jj.t k ou Crew opens Christmas presents during party thrown by Captain Goezinne. Each member got a present from captain and his wife on the Northwestern Victory. At top, some of the crew open pres­ ents, while, below, the captain, his wife, and his. dog,' Corky, pose with John Buccl, ship delegate, left, for the cameraman. HBR SHtPSHAK/ SIU HAS A IPOTA-noM MAIMTAIMING 'CLEAM SHIPS. AT THE PAYOFF 6E SURE THE _ R4SSA6£W!AyS,MESSazw, fiOCislSA»JD DECKS ABE O-EAH. 6E A" CSEW THE SIU CAM BE PRouD OF ! SVlii The late Donald Richey, a Seafarer of 10 years standing with the Union, passed on to a greater reward early last month, according to a letter to the LOG from his mother, Mrs. R. R. Richey. His death came as a result of fatal injuries received in an automobile accident in Bellaire, Ohio. — merchant marine, .^Richey sailed time for Thanksgiving dinner with "Donald M. Richey," his mother writes, "was born in for two more years,"getting off his his family. It was soon after that Feesburg, Ohio, July 17, 1925, and last ship, .the Robin Sherwood, in that he went on his final voyage. departed this world In Bellaixe City Hospital, Bellaire, Ohio, at 8:30 P.M. Saturday, December 5, 1953, as a result of fatal-injuries received in a tragic automobile ac­ cident on Wednesday, December 2, The LOG opens this column, as on exchange for stewards, cooks, on State Route 7 near Bellaire." bakers and others who'd like to share favored food recipes, little-knoum Thus ended the short life story of cooking and baking hints, dishes with a national flavor and the like, a happy, companionable, well-like suitable for shipboard and/or home use. Here's Victor Tubo's recipe Seafarer, whose passing will be for "chicken adobo with rice." mourned by all his shipmates, The wealth of menu possibilities offered by experimenting friends and relatives. with foreign cookery is something Seafarers are well aware Richey, his mother said, gradu­ ated from Hamersville High School of. The many nationalities often represented on SIU ships with the class of 1943 and entered provide ample opportunity to> the merchant ma­ get the inside track on popular kept asking for more, and it be­ rine at the age foreign dishes and menu items came a regular Sunday feature. of 17 when the that can be prepared in a partic­ Actually, "adobo" is the Philippine hot war was boil­ ular national style. equivalent for goulash. ing over. His first Such is the case with "chicken To prepare it for a "full crew, voyage was on a adobo," which is really a sort of you would need ten chickens ship in the midst goulash, except (about 40 pounds), 2-3 garlic cloves, of a 100-ship con­ with bigger cuts 3 soupspoons of vinegar, and papvoy to Europe in of chicken. The rika and pepper to season. Divide the days before dish, according to the chicken into eighths, chop the the backs of the Richey c h i frf steward garlic very fine and mix all the in­ German undersea gredients together for about an raiders were broken. Changing Victor Tubo is a hour. scenes and oceans,, Richey's next special favorite trip took him to the South Pacific in the Philippine* Thus, although the dish is sim­ for a 13-month run, shuttling mili­ Islands,. w h-e r * ple to make, the most time is taken tary supplies'between New Guinea he hails from, with the mixing, which allows the and Australia for* the Army, Navy originally, and in chicken to get the proper coating, Tube his more than 30 and Marines. inside and out, of the spices and During the course of his tea- years of sailing all over the world vinegar. TLen, cook the combina­ year maritime career, he visited he's found it suits every type of tion in the same large pan you . 98 countries and sailed every one taste. would use for a goulash, for 3-4 Tubo, who's 6een sailing in the hours in a low oven. Too much' of the seven seas. However, Ohio law did not exempt him from, the- SIU since 1947, said he found a heat will cause the chicken to draft while he was in the typical reaction to the dish on shrink altdisether. Serve with boil- . merchant marine. In February,; Robin Line ships, whep passengers ed rice. The same preparation, in1951, he went to war with the 231st on the African run found it on the cldentiilly, can be followed with Engineering Combat Battalion and menu. Since they had never heard big chunks of pork or beef, except received an honorable discharge, in of it before, they considered it that in the case of. pork, it should SeptembCT .9f jthat. . - j vvitb eflhie .jiii^pieion, ,but after it hot be in. the oven much more thah Returning to his first love, the was trotted out laikl «ervedi iUiey an hour^' u'; >.'• -a v �SEAFARERS JuMry n. It54 (GM To Get LOG lit Germany To the Editor: : aon Norman was in the mer-chant marine before going into the Air Force. He had been receiving the SEAFARERS LOG right along, and I have been sending it to him in Germany. Would you kindly send it to his new address so he will get it sooner. He enjoys read­ ing it and intends to go back to sea when his time is up in the Air Force. Thank you. Mrs. N. E. Snyder (Ed. note—We have noted your change of address on our mailing list.) t t Good Chow Marks Christmas Oay PUS Hospitals Help'Test Drugs LETTERS praise from the brass in Japan, but that didn't get us ashore in Korea. The only time we got ashore was in a little place just 12 miles from the front lines. Red underground fighters were raising all kinds of ruckus every night killing some of the boys on the outposts. The CO up there said it was okay with him if the Reds got us, it was our neck and our sad story. But all this is past now and I am on the m,arried Seafarers best deal, the Ponce. We're on a steady run from PR to PE and back again. I'm home in Miami for three days and two nights and then gone for eight days, regularly. You can't beat that, and with an SIU contract, too. There is only one thing we need on the Ponce and that's an SIU slop chest price list so we can or­ der gear by mail. We must have a price list so we know how mUch money to send for each of eur pur­ chases. Tom Collins Tlmnks Crew For Sending Flowers To the Editor: The following thank you letter was sent to the crewmembers of the Northwestern Victory by Mrs. M. Betty Goezinne, the captain's wife. We all like the note and would like you to publish it in the LOG. Crewmembers of Northwestern Victory To the Crew of the Northwestern Victory: Thanks a lot, fellows, for the lovely flowers. We surely do ap­ preciate them. Last year I happened to see, in a copy of the LOG, a cartoon concemlhg the "old man's" wife. You To the Editor: We, the crew of the Elizabeth, do here and now wish to give our praise and thanks to the steward department, and especially the chief steward, for the fine Christ­ inas dinner which we received on Christmas Day. Although the day was passed at sea it was made an enjoyable one because we had such a fine dinner. The menu was one that we be­ Enjoyed Reading lieve surpasses kny that has been LOG Overseas put out on any To the Editor: ship, bar none, I have been receiving the SEA­ even including FARERS LOG since I have been first-class passen­ in Korea with the Marine Corps ger vessels. We and have enjoyed and appreciated are enclosing a it very much. I am now due to copy-of the return to the States, and will be menu, in the released shortly after, so I am en­ hope that you closing my change of address. I may publish it. wish to thank you for yoiir con­ People often ask Cantwell sideration in sending me the SEA­ us why we go to Eddie Dacey, chief steward, sea. Our response is, that as long FARERS LOG. I intend to return stands between Captain and to sea as soon as I get out. "as there are menus like this, and Mrs. Goezinne at the crew's Robert W. Mytton good stewards to go witfi them, we Christmas party. (Ed. note: We have changed will continue to sail. If you go, go your mailing address, as you wiir probably remember it, too. It first class. asked.) showed a couple of fellows looking Praise Service t t up to the deck above and wonder­ We also wish to praise the serv­ Many Food Beefs ing who the classy dame was. By ice rece'ived during the meal. It was truly unsurpassed, and it was Aboard Compass the following day they knew the awful truth, and when a new guy quite impossible for any man to the Editor: asked them they said, "Oh, that ask for better, as there was some ToThe crewmembers of the Com­ old bag—that's the captain's wife." one standing by each table ready pass (Compass), have been given It gave me a big laugh. I'm glad and more than willing to comply false promises about getting stores to know I've passed the test and with your every wish. Some of the and were given a runaround about haven't gotten in your way too "waiters" were the chief steward, Jhe steward's stores. We are thankthe third cook, the pantryman and mi that we now have a steward on much. You've been a good gang to sail with. our own efficient waiter. It was board who has fought hard to get really a very Merry Christmas, as the Again, my sincerest thanks for few things we now have on far as good food and excellent board. the flowers, ^ service were concerned, and we Betty Goezinne We were promised food supplies are most appreciative. i4" 4> To give you all a good tip, the for 90- days by the company agent, the captain, who is now aboard, Crew Grieves chief steward's name is Charley and the SIU agent in Seattle, be­ Cantwell, a name that means good fore we sailed. We received only a Lost Brother chow and good service. ^ few requisitioned items before we To the Editor: Crew of Elizabeth We, the crew of the Seatrain (Ed. note: Unfortunately, space sailed. The crew claims that the will not permit us to publish. all last steward quit in disgust, due to Texas, lost our chief cook in the the excellent menus sent in by Sea­ the same beefs. These included untimely passing of -Cecil C. shortages of food, and a scarcity McDilda while on shore leave in farers.) of such items as table spoons, tea Galveston, Texas, on January 11. i. t. t, Cecil was stricken with a heart at­ spoons, knives and forks. Complains Of No tack and was attended by a physi­ Signed by 23 crewmembers of the Compass cian who advised him to' remain Leave in Korea To the Editor: This is just a note to let the Un­ ion know upon reading in the LOG that the SIU is finally getting the Army straightened out about shore leave in Korea was good news to all of us on the Ponce (PR Marine). This doesn't mean too much to us now, as we are running from Ponce, PR, to Port Everglades, Fla., but who knows what ship or where we go next. I was on the Korea shuttle and I know what no shore leave means. We capxe from New York to Pearl Harbor with­ out shore leave and then, contin­ ued on to Japan. In all, we had 47 days aboard ship and ' no time ashore. We ran into this for the six months we were over there. In Japan we could-go ashore, but in Korea we -got ashore only by sneaking ashore' and taking a chance of getting shot climbing the fence in and out. v We carried" a lot of cargo for the military but the Amqr shore people never gave us a minute athqrv for it;. W« got all kinds of Pare Twenty-one LOG Shipping Through Panama Canai Some of the crewmembers idioard the Hastings relax a bit as the vess^ inches along ^through the Panama CanaL They arei left to rlghi^ Melil» Guerrero, Hart and lEcci. Photo by Doe Watson. - prone for awhile. Game, and per­ haps foolish, to the last, he rose and shortly afterward suffered a second attack from which he died enroute to the hospital. Brother McDilda came aboard on December 22, 1953, having been a crewmember only three weeks before he was taken ill. Soon after his shipboard duties began, com­ plimentary remarks were ex­ changed between licensed and un­ licensed personnel about his cul­ inary skill. Highly Cooperative * As a member of the steward de­ partment it was a* pleasure to be associated with him While on duty. Never before have !worked in the galley with anyone who was more cooperative and compatible than McDilda. As ship's delegate I am sure that I voice the wholehearted senti­ ments of the erew when I say he was well-liked and respected, both as a crewmember and as a profi­ cient chief cook. In the passing of brother McDilda, the SIU has lost a loyal bo'okmember. We, the crew of the Seatrain Texas, wish to convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to his bereaved loved ones and to his many friends throughout the mem­ bership. Charles W. Cothron Ship's Delegate , i i J. . Israel Seaman Mag Published To the Editor: I am sending you two copies of the latest issue of "The Israel Seaman." Unfortunately, I cannot offer you an English translation of this magazine because our financial outlay does not permit a venture of this kind at present. However, it is my hope that our budget-for the coming year may afford us sufficient funds to be able tc trans­ late and print at least a summary of "The Israel Seaman" in Eng­ lish. The Hebrew edition I have sent you would, meanwhile, be well worth your perusal provided some­ one within your organization is qualified to translate it. The arti­ cles contained therein cover just about every aspect of the life of the seaman, ranging from prob­ lems of current topical interest, to sea lore, fiction and art. I weald like to take this oppor­ tunity to express my thanks for the regular issues of your official organ, the SEAFARERS LOG. Ifind it of great interest, both as a fine medium of information and also as an aid in developing inter­ esting ideas for my own publica­ tion. Jacob Hardoff, editor To the Editor: We the crew of the Sunion wish to add our voice of protest to the closing of the USPHS hospitals. We feel that the Government is practicing false economy, due to the fact that said hospitals have been one of the main factors in checking various diseases contacted by people who sail or visit foreign ports in all parts of the world. Also, it has been a proving ground for a great number of miracle drugs. We also think that practices set up 150 years ago, with a thought for the future health of those who have to travel to aU parts of the world, is being lost. We also feel it is the duty of those who have the health of the public in mind, namely our Senators and Repre­ sentatives, to be notified by each seaman and also our committees set up for this purpose. Our union should not spare any expense in fighting this move. Signed by 28 crewmembers of the Sunion t 4 4 • Topside Gripes To Patrolman To the Editor: A new era has started in the SIU and I think the membership should be informed. Today brother Marty Breithoff came down to settle a few mi­ nor beefs, and lo and behold, top­ side put in a beef about the food and the way it was prepared! • The captain was informed Lee that we had had a meeting the day before, and that the unlicensed personnel gave the steward department a vote of con­ fidence, since all hands were well pleased with the food. Topside's beef boils down to the fact that the steward won't give them spe­ cial favors, as far as I can figure out^ That is bothering them, this being kind of out of the line of most of the topside policy. I thought it might be a good idea to let our membership know just how far some phonies will go to put over their point. We sailed from Baltimore on January 12th, and so far have had a nice trip. The first assistant en­ gineer on here has kept a little dissension going from the first, but being a real phoney he can do no harm, as we all know how to han­ dle his kind. We will pay off in Baltimore about the 10th of Feb­ ruary. Other than the beef about the steward department, we have no beefs. Charles O. Lee 4 4 4 Hard Core Still Wants Mail From Loyal To Union the Editor: Mother ML Crew ToWell, fellows, it looks like "old 4" 4' To the Editor: Just a few lines to say thanks for your regular dispatch of the LOG, which I have been receiving down at Invercaugill, New Zeal­ and. However, I have moved, and hope you can send the LOG to me at my new address. I would very much like to hear from some old pals aboard the Mother ML, which left Liverpool on February 8, 1952—such men as Eric Joseph, Messman; Cosmo Cunvitch, AB; j),ngelo Onnello, DM; a guy called Shaky and one by the name of Max The Banker. Will you please print my address, so they can write to me. Thank you and success to your Union. Tommy Home 197 Wairakei Road Bryndwr, cairistchurch New Zealand (Ed. note: We have changed your making address; as you re|uested.> _ tired feet" has just got himself a reprieve. He rung in everyone to vote but the cigar store Indian. We were surprised he didn't try to get Turner and Captain Billy into the polling place, too. The hard core of the SIU men are still on the Atlantic Ranger to stay. The crews of the ships are still mostly SIU. We have just got our second wind now and we know who the real stooges are. From here on in to victory, it is going to be all SIU. If "old tired feet" thinks he is going to be able to shift his bulk from those tired feet, back on the padded part, he has another surprise in store. He hasn't "seen anything but the be­ ginning yet. Th6 SIU is like water-in a boiler. When it looks low, watch out. Thaft the time when things start to pop. Biu HammwA �S E A F A'kER S L O Q Gets letter. From Congress fe'' L E T T EES JUH1M7 2!S, 1954 Stony Creek is Not Up To Pdr To the Edltort (Ed. note: The following letter was sent to Brother Edtimrd P. This voyage began June 11,1953 he made his home atop it until he More- of the same happened to Ships to NO For Scherzer, bosun on the Potrero Harry in Baltimore under the commahd of shipped out. Kauffman when his shoes Hills, in response to the letter Enough for now, brothers, but E. M. Mokarzel. We behold a beau­ which he sent to his representative were hit with the syrup. Also, we Healthy Likes it SIU men aboard have been threat­ New Orleans cannot be beat in any tiful sight dm that day, chses upon To the Editor: in Congress, the Hon. Edward A. Garmatz of the 3rd District, Mary­ ened on the messroom hulletin It was agreed by the medical way. At least that's my Impression. cases of beer, roughly 800 of them, land.) boards and'oh .the blackboards be- profession that a change of climate In addition to meeting nearly ev­ were being loaded into the hold. lew. We were warned that we Had •would be beneficial to my health. erybody, I met the crooner. Moon The farm was never like this—fo'r Dear Mr. Scherzer: a few hours. Thank you very much for your better get off or the trip north Without any further notice I made Kouns. Leaving the drydock that eve­ letter of the sixteenth, informing would'be rough. Such threats only preparations for my departure from Paddy Farrell ning there were sounds of dissen­ me of your interest in maintaining strengthen our determination to New York for good old New Or­ t 3^ 3^ sion in the en­ the USPHS hospitals for the bene­ stay. Not a single SIU man" aboard leans where I had ^hipped from gine room. The fit of merchant seamen, US Coast has wavered in the face of siich and also resided on and off for Bridgeport Cafe old goat of a Guard employees and other Fed­ threats, and I hope no one does the past 33 years. chief engineer, eral employees, who are now being give in to them. There is something about New Welcomes Seamen never having seen served by these hospitals. , The revokers seem to be leading Orleans that is beyond expressing, To the Editor: any of his crew the troublenyikers, but only one At this time I am the black gang especially the friendship and cour­ When my attention was first before, suddenly delegate aboard the Council Grove, called to the recommendation made ipan has had courage enough to tesy expressed by its people. came to the con­ sign his name to anything. I go a Cities Service tanker contracted On my arrival I made a survey to the Secretary clusion that the of some of my old haunts and be­ to the SIU. We are discharging of the Depart­ now, but I shall return. SIU was nothing Herman Duran lieve me I was cargo at Bridgeport, Conn. ment of Health, Black but a bunch of astounded to see ^ 4 3) Education and In this city there is a most ex­ banded to­ the many changes quisite place where a seafaring gether to form bums Welfare that a more perfect funds for the op­ Atlantic Drive in the city in man can , enjoy himself. The union and that he would rather go eration of USPHS the past five qwner is a perfect host and the back to the penitentiary than sail individual One hospitals "be elim­ years. The build­ help consists of a waitress by the with them again. Well, the 6IU inated from the To the Editor: ing projects that name of Terry who is a very ef­ aims to please. Here's hoping they An after-supper bull session was budget to be sub­ have been com­ ficient and cooperative person. I give him a cozy cell. in progress here on the Alcoa mitted to Con­ pleted through­ would whole-heartedly recommend Scherzer A couple of days underway the gress in January Puritan (Alcoa) last night. Many out the city and that every Seafarer who comes to captain, out of the goodness of his this port visit Tilton's Restaurant, for the coming fiscal year, I im­ subjects were kicked around in Farrell suburbs area heart and pocket, let it be known mediately wrol^e to the President, typical sailor fashion, when sud­ credit ..to the pre­ 1127 Stratford" Avenue, Bridgeport, urging that the Administration re­ denly, a brother who had been vailing administration. I saw" that Conn. The part-owner is an ex- that anyone could buy all the beer consider this recommendation and silent throughout, asked a question more progress had been made in seafaring man himself, and would they wanted — at $6 a case! The withdraw its request. This was on which stumped all the' brilliant the past five years than had been like the LOG to be sent to the captain wanted to get rich in one trip while it took Mayor Hague 20 September 2nd, and while I re­ minds aboard the vessel. accomplished in the previous 28 restaurant, as a lot of Seafarers years. "What happened to our Atlantic ceived an acknowledgment, I have years 1 had known and lived in come in asking for the LOG. Bunkers, No Beer no further word from the Presi- tanker drive?" he asked. "Why New Orleans. These beautiful Cecil N. Lewis From Chesapeake Lightship to didn't we win the vote?" , dent to date. buildings are a sight to behold and Gibralter, Port Said, Bahrein .:and (Ed. note: We have added TilThe answer came from a softOpposes USPHS Shut-Down I believe that New Orleans shall spoken brother whose words be one of the most beautiful cities ton's Restaurant to our mailing Singapore we had plenty of bunk­ In view of the fact that these brought a crimson tint to many a list, as you asked.) ers aboard the Stony Creek but hospitals are a vital necessity to face and led to a hasty adjourn­ in the 48 states in the near future not muclubeer. By the time we hit 3) 3> t • at the current rate of progress. merchant seamen and other gov­ ment. Here it is, paraphrased; Japan, his beer ran out as did his I visited the Catholic Maritime SHI Agent is ernment employees, and also the source-of additional revenue. This Look Unto Yourself Club, 711 Camp Street, and was fact that the facilities have been must have given him distemper be­ Welcome Sight designated as vital to Civil Defense, "Stand before your mirrors and cordially greeted by Rev. Mccause it was then that he first I shall certainly oppose every ef­ ask the man.-you see there if he Donough; I was so enthused that I To the Editor: began to act strangely with fort to eliminate funds for the con­ can honestly and sincerely credit decided to stop at the place. I I am now . starting my fourth thoughts of grandeur dancing in tinuation of these hospitals from himself with even one Atlantic found a number of SIU men who year as a member of the SIU his head. the budget for fiscal 1955. seaman's vote. If he answers in had the highest praise for Father family, and once again I am very The captain and the mate came Sincerely the affirmative, congratulate the McDonough for his interest in the happy to belong. I had to pay. off up with the idea that- only one Edward A. Garmatz, MC brother for a job well done. If he Seafarers on the beach. I might the Fairland in Seattle because of sailor would be required on watch answers negatively classify him say that free meals and entertain­ illness, and I am now in the and that the other two would have t t with the non-producing members ment galore are given as well as marine hospital in San Francisco. to get rich some other way. Any­ LOti Needed On It sure is a reassuring feeling to way, the deck department voted of this Union upon whose shoulders friendship and encouragement. know that you are not alone in the to follow the agreement — three rest full blame for the failure of Free Meal An NMU YesseJL world. When you see your repre­ men on watch. the organizing drive." To the Editor: I sauntered in the other night sentative come to see you—a fine This struck me as being an ade­ and It doesn't pay to get sick aboard Would you please send me a lo and behold there were four and happy fellow like Marty Breitcopy of the LOG every two weeks. quate reply to the question. If, how­ lady hostesses in working gear hoff or Tom Banning—^not only^o this scow.,The captain just doesn't 1 am now on an NMU ship, run­ ever, this unhappy experience has dishing out free dinners to all and give you your money but to see believe you. Mail on here is a ning to the Persian Gulf from awakened the membership to our sundry. Of course. Father McDon­ if you are OK in all other ways, sometimes thing. We send letters and they are sent to us, but we Japan. The ship is expected to individual responsibilities in these ough was in the midst shooting the it sure makes you feel good. then something important breeze with the various seam,eff. never receive any. Guess nobody stay out here for nine months drives, 1 want to thank Steve Cardullo writes to us, so they would have more. I left the Trojan Trader was accomplished after all. All Seafarers are welcome in this of Philadelphia sincerely, for the Frank Held (Trojan) in Yokohama to go to the little haven of rest until their ship way he spoke to my wife when she us believe. 3^ 3^ In the Book hospital. When I- shipped out comes in. All the prices are rea­ called him. Once again, thanks to sonable. again, through the SUP, in Yoko­ Safety regulations are observed everyone, from Paul Hall down, hama, Mr. Kim got me a job on Frances^ Food I remember way back in 1917 for a fine Union. aboard by going to the officers' this ship. Out here I am out of Gets Booby Prizes when our old ISU hall was located and leafing through Coast Frank B. McCollian cabins touch with my own union, so I To the Editor: on Julia and Magazine street. The Guard pamphlets. There certainly 3" t 4 would certainly appreciate - the is no evidence of them anywhere In the food department, it looks front office and all official busi­ LOG. else on this rust bucket. like Bull Lines is taking up where ness was conducted in that section. Two Tings Top William F. Le Veen There is a rumor going the Calmar left off—at least as far as In'the rear there was a large room (Ed. note: We have added your the Frances is concerned. Since with seats around and in the mid­ Crewmember List rounds that the "Filthy Creek" is name to the mailing list, as you this ship crewed up in Philadel­ dle of the room there was a trap To the Editor: headed for Monkey Wrench Cor­ asked.) ner. Let us pray. The name was phia on October 18th, this topic door that led down to the saloon Here on the good old Neva West i, 4. has been a stereotyped beef at the underneath. When a Seafarer came this trip, we have Jose Garcia Gon­ hung on the ship by the Navy , in but the situation has re­ in to pay his dues some of the zales as serang. Tiny Wallace, the Yokosuka. However they assured Offensive Starts meetings, brothers, realizing he was e "live famous Henry Lopez, the mayor of us they meant no reflection on the mained unchanged. On Board Henry This is one of the worst feeding one" would accost him Md lure Post Office Street, and as belly good gang aboard, but only on the To the Editor: ships most of us have ever been him to the waiting room. While robber, Two-Ton Tiny Kennedy. ship itself. Just about the .only bit of light The offensive has started. Today, on. If we can't improve the con­ introducing him to the brothers We are now visiting the old city when I came off watch, I discov­ dition for our unfortunate selves, they would pass around the "Grow­ of Casablanca, then to the city of aboard this vessel is the steward ered that one of the childish At­ we can at least warn anyone who ler" which held about one gallon romance, Hamburg. So far we a^re department. She's been a first lantic brothers had poured some has designs on sailing her in the of beer. It was customary to throw having a good trip with everybody class feeder since the day we left. a fin or more into the "Grciwler." happy. We wish all brothers a be- That's all we can say about her. oi the company's third-rate imita­ future. It was then taken to the trap door 4ated Merry Christmas and very Twenty-nine other crewmembers tion maple syrup on my bunk. Fred T. MUler concur. and lowered-to the counter for the prosperous New Year. How childish can you get? I won­ X ^ necessary sandwiches and peti­ Elmer Black der how they'd act if they lost? R. A. Burdick tions. (Ed. note: Headquarters has I have not mentioned the iffci- Thanks Men For 4, J, if •' written you on ifrur complaints Box Car Bed dent to anyone, because this ju­ and 'plans to talce appropriate ac­ Xmas Present At night, many of the brothers Likes To D^dd venile delinquent undoubtedly told tion.) " would not have the price of a flop, all his buddies about it and they To the Editor: 3> 3i 3" are just waiting for me to start I take this means of thanking so the railroad was adjacent and About Shipping crying. This should spoil some of every seaman who was in the plenty of box cars were at their To the Editor: the fun for them. I expect more USPHS hospital here in Galveston, disposal. A good many seamen who I would like to thank you for of the same, though why I was Texas, for Christmas, for the nice were schooner-rigged would climb sending me the LOG regularly.' .1 Woitis LMti especially selected I do hot know. Christmas gift that was presented up . the ladder on the side of the have enjoyed reading about \the To .the Editor: It is for sure that if much more of to me. May God bless each and box car and spread out their news­ SIU ever'since 1947, as well as all Now that I have a permanent this takes place, and I discover the every one in the New Year and papers to t^ke a snooze. Many of about the th'ings that are happen­ home in Baltimore, where I' am culprit, there will be a summary smooth sailing. them Would wake up In the Ely- ing all around .the ports. It'sure shippiiig, I would like to have the ,I will be on the. job this year sian ifields, or Galveston, which makes me feel like shipping out LOG sent-to me regularly. Thank execution. My patience long . ago was the same as in all the others in are two points apart. The cairs just one more, time, even tlibugh you. . stretched to the. breaking point and the past. 1 am known to seamen would move everywhere. However» I am, way over herp in. Kenosha^ Orlando L.., Gueuero « J may not be able to,hol4 pn mucb as "Mom.';' . ;the old timer knew which one Wisconsin; (Ed. No.te; The LOG wHl he,3ent: Mrs. Alice Knowltoa might, be «roiind,lof j| wjhUe. Mid Enile Raacttcei . to yo^ a$ i/ou,requested, j, . .longer.: •.. settled StV Man! i. V. • m �Th e Pai* Ttnfa^-tkraift gVAFAnBRS^tjOC hmmmr M. l*H cings—Pirates Best known of the earliest seafarers are the Vikings, thealmost legendary Northmen who sailed the Baltic Sea, and the Western Ocean. It is difficult to separate fact froni legend when dealing with the Vikings. Tales of their prowess were traditionally told at family and court events and wandering minstrels sang of their deeds' Vikings were the most feared raid­ over most of Europe. They ers in memory. They were superb were finally recorded in the physical specimens, each standing 12th century. These written well over six feet talL They -were trained for physical combat from records are the Norse (Ice­ early childhood, and were invari­ landic) sagas. It is probable that over the years, many of their sup­ posed deeds were exaggerated all out of proportion. In spite of this, their documented exploits estab­ lish them as a remarkable group «f seamen. The word Viking goes back to early Norse, when it meant a searover or pirate. Since the Vikings operated in the 8th, 10th and 11th centuries, the word pirate was no particular insult. However, in the light of their activities, later acts of piracy seem mere child's play. The Vikings, for the most part, were made up of wealthy young men from the leading families of the Scandinavian peninsula and Iceland, although there was no particular discrimination against (Others. Their wanderings and forays were, looked upon con; descendingly by the elders as a sort of sowing of wild oats. The expeditions usually proved profit­ able and enriched the family cof­ fers. According to what facts there are, casualties among the Vikings were not heavy, although they inflicted fearful losses upon Goths, Picts, Jutes, Saxons, Franks and others whose settlements they attacked. Today, however, the Vikings' fame is based on their daring sea­ manship in venturing out into the stormy waters of the North Atlan­ tic and settling the hitherto un­ discovered islands of Iceland and Greenland, as well as a reputed settlement made on the shores of Labrador and Nova Scotia. While most Europeans did not dare to brave the open ocean at the time, the Vikings bested the North At­ lantic in their oversize rowing vesaelfr aided by a sail or two. To their potential victims, the ably better-armed than their ad­ versaries. After winning a victory ashore, the usual procedure was for the Vikings to go through the settlements with torches, burn everything not carried off, kill the male inhabitants who were not taken off to slavery and help them­ selves to the women. After a "vic­ tory" celebration, which was a par­ ticularly grisly affair, the Vikings sailed for home and the plaudits of friends and families. Established Colonies The Vikings were barbarians and their favorite victims were the Christian inhabitants of what are now France, England, . Scotland and Ireland, although they were known to have gone farther afield. The Vikings also made a practice of establishing far flung colonies to serve as supply and manpower bases. There are records of Viking settlements as far as Novgorod and Kiev in Russia and the great colony at Iceland, which came to rival and, eventually, surpass the Scan­ dinavian fatherland. Since our accounts of the Viking Age come principally from Christian chron­ iclers, our details are few. There is a good deal of prejudice on .the part of the Christian historians. This is not surprising, in view of the outrages perpetuated against the Christian religion. Churches and altars were desecrated in a particularly revolting manner and Christians were forced to take part in strange and horrible rites con­ ducted in their church edifices. Blood-curdling sacrificial rites were conducted, with reluctantChristians the victims. The Vikings remained bar­ barians until Leif Ericspn was con­ verted to Christianity. The son of Eric the Red, after embracing the Rock-Bound Oregon Lighthouse One of the most picturesque, and most dangerous, lighttiouse loca­ tions is Tillamook Rock,: a mile Off ffie coast of Oregon. It's not unusual for lighthouse keepers to be InanKmed on Tillamook for wieeks-at a thhe daring stormy weaiher. The light, whhsh has been In'operation since 1881, is T33 feet above tho sea, but its panieS ' have been broken by waves and llyiiig todka. -Old drawing shows clothing worn by Viking warriors and elaborately carved figureheads of their ships, propelled by both oars and sail. Primitive ships like these braved the North Atlantic in years when other navigators dared not venture into open ocean. Christian religion, dent all out in stamping out every remnant of his former paganisni wherever he enco.untered it. In doing so he be­ came involved in a death struggle with his father, Eric thp Red, who regarded the strange Christian rites as sacriligious. Leif Ericson was victorious in the struggle and the first Christian settlements in the New World were established in Iceland, Greenland and, accord­ ing to some chroniclers, on the coast of Vinland, which was Labrador or Nova Scotia. Most historians agree that the Vikings were easily the first to set foot on the continent of North America and antedated Columbus by as much as 450 years. Among evidence of this are the fox grapes, native to the east coast of Canada and the northeastern part of the United States, which,were success­ fully transplanted to Iceland and the Scandinavian penisula and grow there still. Those who claim there was no Viking landing on the North American mainland say that the absence of a permanent settlement in Labrador or Nova Scotia is evi­ dence of their claim. The Vikings, they believe, would have sensed the enormous economic and strate­ gic importance of their discovery and set up a supply and exploi'atory base here, as they did elsewhere. However there have been quite a few relics found which indicate thta the Vikings had some sort of foothold on the continent. The usual course of action to the noryiem adventurers remained the same, wherever they attacked. They began the campaign by oc­ casional attacks, during which they seized some strategic island neai^ the coast. The island was outfitted as an arsenal and supi>ly bhse and later used as a springboard for the main attack. The raids were usU- *ny made duflhg the sdrniner'.*''Af­ ter a concerted campaign, where I shipbuilding nations. Their ship the Vikings superior numbers and designs indicate an influence dat­ weapons inevitably wore down the ing back to the seagoing Baltic resistance of the defenders. They tribes in Roman days. This indi­ then moved in for mop-up opera­ cates that tlie art of shipbuilding tions. After this they were free was better preserved in this re­ gion than in the Mediterranean. to plunder at will. Although there were a number of When the orgy of pilla#, de­ struction, plunder, rape and mur­ commercial vessels plying the seas der was over, some of the attack­ at the time, particularly between ers usually showed a tendency to England and France, there are in­ settle do\vn and rule the region as dications that no ruler of the time, conquerers. The victors parcelled including Charlemagne, possessed out the land among themselves and an adequate navy. 12,000-M£n Fleet began to assimilate, more or less, with the natives. Their history at By the time of Eric the Red and that point fended to merge with Leif Ericson, there are records of the history of the region, but with craft with 20 to 30 rowers' benches, definite evidence of the Viking which meant <0 to 60 oars, since conquest. Areas where there is each bench held two rowers. The strong evidence of this include the vessels operated on rowing shifts, section of Ireland around Dublin, so each ship carried half again the Gemian Rhineland, and the re­ as many men .as it had rowers. One gion around the mouth of the Loire fleet that put out carried 12,000 River in France. men in 200 ships. This must have Even during the barbarian age, been as formidable a fleet as w as the Vikings were superior to the ever seen in thr.t time. The round, painted shields of Christian nations in material pos­ warriors (each oarsman sessions, particularly those relat­ tire ing to naval adventure. They doubled as a warrior, a sort of were the most advanced of the early marine) hung outside, along the bulwarks. The vessel was steered by an oar on the starboard side, as later whalers were. The prow and stern both rose high and the former was often caiwed into the likeness of a snake or dragon head. The Vikings carried mailFor obvious reasons the LOG shirts, the renowned Danish axes, cannot print any letter or spears or javelins, bow and arrow other communications sent in and sword. While the Vikings showed super­ by Seafarers unless the author human courage, they were, unfor­ signs his name. Unsigned, tunately, also distinguished by anonymous letters will only cruelty and faithlessness. They wind up In the waste-basket. showed, however, great capacity If circumstances justify, the for government and the best-ruled parts of iEurope at the time were LOG will withhold a signature Normandy and East Anglia, both on request, but if you want it of which were under Viking ad­ printe,d in the. LOG, put your ministration. Despite their short­ name on it, ' comings, these hardy people left their Imprint on time. « " Sign Name On LOG Letters �Pas* TweBty-faar SEAFARERS LOG >ai7 2X. 1»54 . DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS V|MORK (Ore), DactmlMr 10—Chalr- fraln from using grease pver and over 'f.'Z- Get New Hoohs Through Agents cross t>assages by sanitary men. heads are to be dieaned properly. beck passed to have the steward try and make a change in the menus. Motion was passed to buy cigarettes from the Sea SOUTH PORT (South Atlantic), Novem STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Novem Chest and gdd the profits to the ship's bar 21—Chairman, R. E. Plarco; Soerober 4—Chairman, W. H. Moody; Secre­ fund. There is 814 in the ship's fund tary, J. H. Chatsoreau. Motion was tary, A. Anapol. Captain will continue at present. Repair lists wlU be made Seafarers who applied for passed to contact the agent in Savannah opening the slopchest every week Instead up and sent to. headquarters. about having the ship fumigated after new membership books in df issuing cigarettes in a lump sum this trip. Donations for the ship's fund Third cook Is to improve his cooking of FRENCH CREEK (Cities Bervice), De­ New York but are now sailing SEANAN (Orion), November 1 — Chair­ will be accepted at the first draw in vegetables. Shoreside personnel should cember 13—Chairman, Harry Jaynes; Beeman, A. D. Williams; Secretary, John the States. Name of man who missed from outports don't have to be kept out of midstiip house. AU are retary. Woody Whitford. Crew wiU sign Fisher. There Is a balance of 850 in the ship will be turned In to the Savannah to cooperate on this. articles, dated back to Boston, in Lake come to this city to get their ship's fund: 815 was used to buy a radio agent. Rapair list will be made up and November 26—Chairman, F. Tampal; Charles. Repair list wUl be posted and speaker. Robert Wagner was elected mailed in from Alexandria, Egypt. New new books. Secretary, C. Hughart. Captain and chief the mate wlU paint aU foc'sles this trip. ship's delegate. Discussion was held on washing machine will be asked for as engineer refuse to puU Ice on week Motion was passed to start a ship's fund. If the men involved will making repairs before painting, but af­ present one is worn out. ends, even though there js none for BR WiU be responsible for this and wiU ter weighing the matter we thought it i\Tlte to headquarters and tell meals. Deck department was cautioned buy games in the next port. W.itertlght BALTORE (Ore), December 20—Chair­ might be best to paint now, while the to keep a close eye on the gangway in doors need repairing. Cold water foun­ .the Union which port they are captain is in the mood. Messhall should man, E. Morgan; Secretary, Charles HenCalcutta. Delegates will get up a repair tain needs fixing. Harry Jaynes was schkew. Men were asked to be more be left clean; last stan(r)y should put sailing out of, the Union will ist and turn it over to the ship's dele elected deck delegate. the finishing touches to the messhall fully clothed in the future when enter­ (ate. so It can be turned In before leav­ December 24—Chairman, J. Tutwilen forward the book in care of tables. Wipers and OS will clean the ing ship's pantry. Steward department ing Colombo. Ship's delegate explained Secretary, R. Kipnast. There is 814 in laundry and the steward department will needs extra plates of various sizes. the port agent. that due to the ice situation, making of the ship's fund. Delegates were asked be responsible for the recreation room. Menus of this ship will be given to the ice cream would be cut down. Cook was to turn repair list over to the ship's dele­ Under no circumstances November 14—Chairman, E. F. Benson; patrolman to be compared with other asked to cAok vegetables a little more gate. Chief cook paid off in San Juan. Secretary, A. D. Williams. Repair list ships of this company, to see if the however, will the books be Chief cook's payoff will be reported to was given to the captain. Water sample food aboard this ship is Inferior. In­ TACALAM (Seatrade), December 13 — the patrolman. After coffeetime. cups sent through the mails to any will be sent to New York as soon as pos­ structions were given to the membership Chairman, A. Coidsmit; Secretary, J. San­ should be returned to the pantry. Evapo­ sible Letter was read by the steward that in future they were not to discredit private addresses. chez. F. Caspar was elected ship's dele rated milk lately received is full of delegate on the chief cook changing jobs the steward department of this ship but gate. Each department should try to lumps. Ship's chandler should dispose because of health. Bosun promised the direct their grievances against those who straighten out Its own beefs before bring­ of this milk to other suckers. ship's delegate that the chains and oil are responsible. In the future, when ing them to the ship's delegate. Each barrels blocking the No. 5 hold will be serving iced tea or other beverages con­ the LOG. Messman was given a tip from department will make out a repair list STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Novem­ removed. There should be a regular taining ice. it would be appreciated if the AU repairs not done before reaching ber 29—Chairman, Aussie Shrlmpton; crew for his splendid service and for time for the slopchest to be open. Cap­ the pieces of ice were small enough to keeping the messhaU in such clean con­ port wiU be brought to the attention of Secretary, William Devlin. Slopchest was Crackers tain will be asked about having the elec­ enter each individual glass. the patrolman. Patrolman will be asked poorly stocked with foul weather and at all times. tric fans cleaned and painted. If the are to be included in future night dition November 11—Chairman, E. -M. Bry­ to investigate delayed saUlng from winter gear. Captain was notified. Vote stove goes on the hum again the steward lunches. Toaster needs repairing. There ant; of thanks went to the steward depart­ Secretary, W. Lachance. One man New York. department will have to arrange to take is not enough soap to clean the laundry missed ment for a job well done. Report on in Baltimore, two in San care of it. Men working on OT should tanks. Repair list for minor Items will Juan. ship MICHAEL (Carres), November 24 — the Incident involving a performer has have been complaints make their own coffee and not take the be given to the deck engineer so that about the There crew messman not being on the Chairman, Fred Bruggner; Secretary, E. been made out and wlU be handed to watches'. Captain will be asked about they can be taken care of before arrival ball. Steward tried to straighten him out Manuel. 831 was coUected for the ship's the patrolman for disposal. Arrival pool in Baltimore. seindiug air mail from Guam. but the man refused to cooperate. Every- fund; 81.50 was spent for stamps and will, be run by the steward, with half SOUTHPORT (South Atlantic), Noveml9 .""^'s satls- 86.70 for other items, leaving a balance the proceeds going to the winner and BUNION (lea), December 20—Chairman, taction at this time. Electrician fixed the of 821.80 which was turned over to the the other half to the ship's fund. Re­ Antonio Sirgrano; Secretary, Waiter R. ber 22—Chairman,. R. E. Fierce; Secre­ hot plate for the crew and put It in treasurer, E. Manuel. Duke Livingston pair list must be ready for boarding Motion was Gfis. All refrigerated stores should be tary, J. H. Chassereaii. was elected ship's delegate. . Linen must patrolman. Arrangements wlU be made removed before the next voyage. Ship's passed to contact the Savannah agent the pantry. be turned in on linen day when receiv­ to pick up new books and magazUies dur­ delegate should collect fifty cents per about having the ship fumigated after ing the coastwise run, if possible. MASSMAR (Calmer), December t — ing fresh linen. man by payoff time to pay for the tele­ completlbn of this trip. Donations for the December 20—Chairman, Fred Brug­ December IS-^-Chelrman, Aussio' gram sent to headquarters. Ship's dele­ ship's fund will be accepted at the first Chairman, John T. Wulxen; Secretary, gner; Secretary, E. Manuel. Deck de­ Shrlmpton; Secretary, William Devlin, Jr. gates should contact the chief mate and draw in the States. Names of the men Phillip B. Livingston. Washing machine partment and steward department sailed Brothers were reminded to leave the chief engineer to have all quarters who missed ship .will be turned in to will be repaired in port. Repair list was one man short. Brand of washing ship in shipshape order for the incom­ souged before arrival. Repair list wUl the Savannah agent. Department heads turned in. Screen doors for the passage­ powder is inferior. Linen will be issued ing crew. AU extra Unen will be turned will be contacted about painting out way will be requested t>n arrival. Dis bo turned in. cussion was held on the old crew's wash­ piece by piece, due to the crew not over to the steward In time for the final rooms. turning in all linen. Messhall must be Inventory. Repair list has been made ing machine, which needs repair. Sug­ FELTORE (Or#), December 23—Chair­ out and given to the department heads, gestion was made to ask for crew dona­ kept clean at aU times. man, Arthur E. Sanders; Secretary, Jack and copies will be given to the patrol­ tions at the payoff to repair this. Sug­ Todd. Arthur E. Sanders was elected man. Some repairs .will be taken care of gestion was made that the crew stop _a_ ship's delegate by acclamation. Discus­ by the ship's crew. SmaU DT beef will patronizing the Atlantic Laundry, as this sion was held on the water condition. be straightened out in New York. Patrol­ company does not render satisfactory Steward was asked for more variety in man will be asked to Investigate reason service. the night lunch. Repair list will be pre­ why the slopchest for this voyage was so pared by department delegates. Clean­ poorly stocked. Ship left Stateside in ing of the laundry and recreation room INES (Bull), no date—Chairman, Ray warm weather and returned In the mid­ will be rotated. CATEWAY CITY (Waterman), Novem­ Brown; Secretary, R. Donaldson. Ship's dle of winter. Men had no opportunity ber 30—Chairman, C. E. Annii; Secretary, fund has a balance of 842.38. Ship's to buy proper clothing. . Arrival pool OMEGA (Omega), December 24—Chair­ DEL AIRES (Mississippi), December J. Woodcock. Ship's fund has a balance delegate will try again to get some ac­ wlU be run in New York, with the win­ 20—Chairman, David W. Clark; Secre­ of 812.35. Ship's delegate saw the cap­ tion -on the repair list. John H. Emerick man, L. Moore; Secretary, W. Ward. S. ner paying 830 into the ship's fund. tary, John W. Picou. Many items on the tain about windbreaker for flying bridge was elected ship's delegate; ship's fund Homka was elected ship's delegate by Everyone is satisfied as to the conditions 12-4 deck watch com­ repair list were not taken care of before when men have to stand look out. Cap­ was turned over to him. Soap and food acclamation. sailing. R. (Dutch) Vellinga was elected tain would not have windbreaker put up. situation okay. Vote of thanks went to plained of too much noise in the morn­ and manner of running the pool. ship's delegate by acclamation. All menus Chief engineer will be asked to paint the steward department. Patrolman will ing. Steward department was thanked BEATRICE (Bull), December 21—Chair­ should be written on a blackboard and out the engine department head, showers be contacted on the repair list. In Bal­ for a wonderful Christmas dinner. Repair man, J. Foti; Secretary, E. O'Rourke. A. placed on tables. Fruit juice should be and rooms. Crew will vote before the timore. Crew mOssroom needs painting. lists wiU be made out. Longuet was elected ship's delegate by placed on all four tables. Something be­ heat is turned on in the aft quarters. acclamation. Pantry door should be kept CATAHOULA (Nat. Navagatlon), Decem­ sides grapefruit should be served at Department and ship's delegates will get BETHORE (Ore) December 13—Chair­ in port to keep out undesirable breakfast every morning. There should together and make up a repair list to be man, L. A. Underwood; Secretary, J. H. ber 2*—Chairman, D. VIsser; Secretary, locked One fireman missed ship in >eople. Gangway watch will hold the be more variety in the night lunch. turned in to the captain. Steward asked Keneally. Handle on the washing',ma­ C. Case. key. Linen should be turned in by 4 PM Menus should be changed more often. each man to change his own linen, re­ chine should be fixed as well as the New Orleans. Disputed OT will be taken on Saturday so that it can be bagged on up with the patrolman on arrival in Brother Thomas Field was given a vote turn coffee cups to the galley and drain hose. Steward will make out a arrival.' Deck gang wishes to know from port. There is a .balance of 814 in the of thanks for the fine baking he has been keep the messroom clean after card requisition and hand it over to the cap­ the patrolman if the gangway watch is doing so far this trip. Engine depart­ and checker playing. Each man should tain. Three new mattresses for the ship's fund. D. VIsser was elected ship's responsible for each unauthorized person ment should check coffee, sugar and clean up the washing machine after us­ black gang will be placed on the requi­ delegate. Missing man's gear will be who may come aboard while he is busy cream during the daytime and not wait ing it. Deck and engine department sition, and a coffee percolator for the checked and taken back to the Gulf on lines or elsewhere. until 10 PM to do so. Steward put in a sanitary men will take turns cleaning up saloon mess. There Is no guard for the port. requisition for frozen food and ice cream the aft recreation room; each department electric fan in the oiler's foc'sle;- several KATHRYN (Bull), December 20—ChelrSUNION (Kea), December 20—Chair­ man, In San Pedro, Cal. Ship's delegate will will clean the laundry for a week at a foc'sles have no wind scoops. Bosun Antonio Gonzalez; Secretary, Mike see the purser about giving the gang the time. was taken off the ship in Puerto de man, Antonie Sirgrano; Secretary, Wal­ Zelgnka. Patrolman will be asked about clopchest items that they want, and also Hierro. Venezuela, on account of illness, ter R. Gels. Letter was drawn up on chipping when men are sleeping. proper medical attention. Ship's dele­ the crew's opinion on the marine hos­ BOBIN CRAY (Robin), December U— and the AB was advanced to bosun. gate should check the medical supplies CUirman, Mcinis; Secretary, Edward pital situation. All refrigerated stores for the ship, including the engine de­ Tresnick. It Is impossible for the deck CUBORE (Ore), December 20—Chair­ should be removed before the next voy­ partment first-aid kit, prior to the ship's department to get back without disputed man, Chuck Hostetter; Secretary, Van age. Ship's delegate will collect S.50 arrival in San Pedro, Cal. Eueretts. There is a balance of 892.30 in from each man before or at the payoff overtime, for everything we secure the Man on the last to pay for the telegram sent to head­ mate calls it for the safety of the ship. the ship's fund. quarters from Hiroshima. Ship's dele­ Patrolman will be asked to straighten standby should clean up the pantry after gate WiU contact the chief mate and the night lunch; all brothers are to help the mate out at the port of payoff. Old engineer about having all quar­ washing machine will be repaired. if keeping this spot clean. A brase for chief sougeed before arrival. Repair lists SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), De­ possible. Ship's delegate will see the the coffee pot will be made by the ters WiU be turned in by tomorrow. machinist so it doesn't ge damaged in cember 20—Chairman, Raymond L. Perry; chief mate about giving the carpenter rough weather. Steward said he would Secretary, A. Hansen. Joseph Peragallo time to build shelves for the ship's ORION COMET (Oil Carriers), Decem­ was elected silip's delegate by acclama­ make a big Christmas dinner, regardless library in the PO messroom. of ' ow many men would be aboard to ber 27—Chairman, R. Lee; Secretary, J. tion. -Cook asked about the preparation TROJAN SEAMAN (Troy), December TRINITY (Pacific Waterways), Decem­ cat. Crew wants wind chutes for port­ Rubery. Several members' personal gear of soups and was informed that his work 13—Chairman, Roy Pierce; Secretary, C. ber 23—Chairman, H. Weshali; Secretary, holes and the deck of the night lunch was damaged by leaking port collars. It was satisfactory. Steward asked for Cage. Company had agreed to much of Stanley Niederberger. There is 824 in pantry painted. Steward will get a new was reported to the captain but they are more shore bread to be requisitioned, still leaking like sieves. Sick men will coffee pot and more silverware for the the repair work needed, and said they the ship's fund. Vote of thanks went as the ship was running low. Messhall be checked by the doctor on arrival. should be painted before holidays. There would put extra fans aboard for foc-sles. to the steward department for improve­ coffee room. Bosun's OT is lower than the rest of the is 831.50 in the ship's fund. but nothing was done except fixing the ment. Motion was passed to get chests gang; mate will bring it up to standard screen doors and on the main deck and of draws for deck and engine depart­ later on. Union wiU be contacted on putting a few pillows aboard. Ed Krell ment foc'sles: at present men are liv­ BINCHAMPTOH VICTORY (Bull), No­ radio silence, and see if men can send vember 29—Chairman, L. A. Williams; was elected steward delegate; H. Acosta ing out of suitcases. Ship's delegate a message to their folks, as we are not Secretary, T. Zieiinskl. Repairs from the was elected new ship's delegate. Ship's and captain worked out a schedule for at war now. There was discussion on last voyage not completed include re­ delegate told the crew he would take any four launches a day in Trinidad after the slamming of doors while the gang is pairs of washing machine wringers, flushaction they decide on In regards to the bad service the trip before. Captain will trying to sleep. AU hands should be ometers. Laundry and recreation room company's negligence over the repair list. reimburse men who had to pay on the more careful of gear on deck, such as should be kept clean. There are some launch the trip before. Ali delegates cots, cups, linen, chairs. Vote of thanks beefs about the chow. Including the ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), De­ HOOSIER MARINER (Isthlman), Decem­ will make up a new repair list for ar­ went, to the steward department for the shortage of canned fruit at suppertima. ber 12—Chairman, E. Sarns; Secretary, rival in New Haven. Shoreside person­ cember V—Chairman, Kaare C. Siiver- fine grub and the way it is served. Steward was warned to put out better Wliiiam Janisch. Laundry will be locked nel should be kept from going down be­ sten; Secretary, Leo Bruce. Ship's dele­ chow and night lunch. Messman should in port. Position of ship's delegate will low. Wind chutes should be ordered; gate said that everything on last trip's STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Decem­ repair list was checked off; porthole keep the tables, bulkheads and garbage be rotated to a different department each steward said they have been ordered re­ screens were ordered by the steward and ber 19—Chairman, Rex H. Coote; Secre­ can cleaned. Steward said ha will see trip. E. Starns was elected for this peatedly but never were delivered. will be ready in New Orleans. Motion tary, Tony Gaspar. Suggestion was made that the messroom is sougeed. Vot of trip. Quality of the slopchest and the not to use coffee mugs as ashtrays. All thanks went to the purser for the good BADGER MARINER (South Atlantic), was passed to buy six do^en clothes pins. hands allotment of cigarettes was discused. Sea should cooperate with the mess­ Chest catalog brought aboard in New December 21—Chairman, C. F. Shaffer; Ship's* fund was turned over to the man by keeping pantry and messhaU work he has done. York was brought to the attention of the Secretary, A. D. Hill. The crew voted ship's delegate. It was voted to issue clean, and returning diirty cups and ALEXANDRA (Carres), November SBmembership. Orders are to be given to to put in for a linen allowance because magazines after the Panama Canal. Deck dishes. Men should be careful of fruit asked whoever was turning Chief Steward; Secretary, C. the steward, who will forward them. Cig­ 'of a shortage of bedspreads. Several department juice, so there wlU be enough for the Chairman, out the switch at night in the foc'sle to Carlson. Repair list will be made up by questions that the crew has will be asked arettes are to be put In cans providedNo wet clothes trip. each department. Discussion was held for this purpose, not on the deck. Nich­ of the SUP hall in Honolulu. Ship's fund kindly stop doing this. on sanitary work, due to the unusual olson, Carlos and De Poo were elected to will be spent to telephone there. We are are to be hung on the rail of the fidley; YAKA (Waterman), December 29 — passageways aboard this particular T-2. make arrangements for the Christmas short of quite a few items, but the cap­ there are lines for that. Care should tain says he will not approve purchase be taken of the washing machine. Books Chairman, Richard J. Brown; Secretary, Delegate Will see about getting keys for party. of any supplies but fresh milk, fruit and from the Union will be opened after E. Wiley Carter. Repair list was turnecl foc'sles. vegetables until the ship reacfieg the leaving the West Coast. Ship's delegate in. The men who fouled up will be December 17—Chairman, not listed; STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), December States. Steward has a list of items that is to receive mail only. Linen will be turned over to the patrolman at the pay­ Secretary, E. F. Goodwin. Disputed OT 13—Chairman, Joe Faiasca; Secretary, can be purchased Issued only on Tuesday. Crew approved off. There is 822.17 in the ship's treas­ wHl be turned over to the patrolman. in Hawaii, and he will Fred BIttle. 835 was donated to the give this to the captain upon arrival in asking new men to donate 81 to the ury. New washing machine will be or­ Fans and one mattress are needed, as ship's fund by the crew. Flowers were Kaluhui. dered on arrival. Vote of thanks went well as cots for the crew when going Complaint was made about ship's Hind. gent to the captain's wife during her ill­ serving cabbage December 27—Chairman, Kaare C. Sil- to the steward department for their foreign. too often and this situ­ ness. There is now 826.24' in the ship's ation has improved. Ship's service at Christmas. Suggestions for the versten; Secretary, Leo Bruce, fund. One man missed ship in New menu will be welcome December 20—Chairman, Harry Jaynes; and will be used delegate reported a total of 842.68 in LAWRENCE VICTORY (Mississippi), York. Steward will point out to the if possible. the ship's fund. Three dozen clothes Secretary, Dan Beard. Motion was December 4—Chairman, V. Porter; Sec­ captain that certain overtime work is be­ pins were bought: more will be i^ought. passed to make up an arrival pool for retary, R. C. Morrlsette. Motion was ing neglected. James Long was elected Deck and engine departnAnt voted the ship's fund, open to all hands passed to repair the washing machine. ELIZABETH (Bull), December 13 — ship's delegate. Steward reported that thanks for the splendid Christmas dinner Toaster and scuppers were fixed. Chief the egg supply was a fresh consignment, Chairman, E. M. Bryant; Secretary,- J. C. put out by the steward department. will continue to work on the repair-11A. Each man will see to it that he leaves when questioned about the egg condi­ Wingate. Conflict in the black gang will Overhead vents were not at New Or­ Mate is satisfied Vlth the deck gang. the laundry clean after using it. Patrol­ man will checlc the metlicine chest in tion. Motion was made to have the be called to the attention of the Phila­ leans. as promised. Chief mate will New library arrived at Port Arthur. New York, Inspector will check the steward and delegates check stores be­ delphia patrolman. Ship's delegate has have the laundry painted 4n the near fu­ meat. Drinking water and ice boxes will fore the vessel leaves port to make sure been voted to another term by acclama­ ture. Oiler's bed springs are in bad WINTER HILL (Cities Service), Decem­ be checked. tion. that there is an adequate supply. Pan­ shape. Steward said he had some springs ber 30—ChOlrman, J. R. Lane; Secretary, tryman will make sure that a sufficient December 27—Chairman, C. Kaust; Sec­ and this would be taken care of. More not listed. The mate is trying to hardSEATRAIN. TEXAS (Ssatraln), Decem­ amount of coffee, sugar and milk is left retary, Charles Cantwell. Vote of thanks pressure Is needed in toilets. Steward time the deck crew with his tactics. out to last throughout the night. A went to the steward (lepartment for a said he put in for porthole screens and Patrolman in Lake Charles will be told ber 20—Chairman, James Oliver; Secre­ vote of thanks was given to Joe Faiasca. fine job well done, and the good Christ­ wind scoops and never got them. Dele­ of this. Old washing machine' will be tary, Y. E. Pedraza. Brother Blvondo to retiring ship's delegate, for a Job well mas dinner which was served. A letter gates-will make.Qut A. list for the clean­ removed. Men were asked to help keep surprised at the way this Seatrain feedat donei ^toward is fo cooks to re- and a copy of the menu wlU..be sent to ing of the laundry, recreation room and the recreation room- clean. - Motion was (j(^oiiti^ucd on.|»age.25) Mi. V. I^ucas was elected ship's deleman, Bill Mitchell; Secretary, Bert Shansate. Motion was passed to take the beef on pulling ice to the boarding pa­ trolman and see if it can't be straight­ ened ouh. Mate should be asked about aougeeing foc'sles. for frying. ii i>r .-..WfuK . • . » �lanuai>r Z2, 1S54 «; (Continued from page 24) • SEA COMET (Colonial), November 11— Chairman, George Finklea; Secretary, R. C, Parry. R. Perry was elected ship's delegate by aecl.imalion.. Discussion was held on Dos and Don'ls for the general welfare of the crew. December 23—Chairman, Kruzlik; Sec­ retary/ H. Sperling. OT was turned in for restriction' to ship in Inchon. Mo­ tion was passed to dispose of old, stale stores before arrival, and to have Are hoses inspected in port. Steward will make out store lists for the delegates' use. Discussion was held on food and cof­ fee. Oilskin locker will be turned over to the deck department by the steward. Draw situation wiU be referred to the patrolman on arrival. Patrolman will be told about the member who was told to stand his watch after he asked to go to the hospital; his condition was serious. Patrolman will speak to the captain •bout stores requisition being out. l.'V ^ a StONY. CREEK (Mar Trade), October 4—Chairman, M. Pyke; Secretary, J. R. Thompson. Captain failed to sign on the stowaway as yet. He posted a letter on the bulletin board stating his thanks and appi;eciation fur the cooperation of the crew during the plane crash emergency. Captain has been very uncooperative, phief mate.made derrogatory statements about the tJnion, the officials and the deck delegate. Mate refused to accept OT sheet for licensed personnel doing unlicensed men's work. He claims he can do any-work he pleases. He stUl in­ sists that • one man be tank watcher. Captain said the mate will run the watches from noW on. Chief engineer has the day workers standing three dif­ ferent -watches, due to shortage of men In black gang. Chief engineer has been saj-ing malicious things about the crew. October 31—Chairman, J. R. Thompson; Secretary, R. C. Ruttkey. Captain was asked about putting a first aid kit in the engine room. Captain sai(] he would buy shoes, tobacco and cigarettes for tiie slopchest. Steward got fresh milk in Japan. Captain was asked for some re­ pair work. He is vei-y uncooperative. Stowaway finally signed on in Singapore In front of American consul after being here two and a half months. Captain promised the consul to pay him from August 3. Joe Brown was elected ship's delegate. A wreath was bought in Japan to be thrown over the side at the loca­ tion of the plane crash where one crew member and three US AF personnel were killed. December 10—Chairman, Joseph S. Barron; Secretary, J. R. Thompson. There is no medicine chest in the fengine room yet. Slopchest is In bad shape. One man missed ship in Yokuska. Mates fnzzie Anzicer QHSS ••063 [I]S3 BSSID SBDS) QDIS] SSSSB [!][Z][aQ[S[ES DOB iSQSSD CDQS SQ[i][=iQa[a [issnEis SBS0 OBBQdS SBBS Bsass QSK^DBBCSS DBSSl SBailB] OmCSQ •ss SQsa sascs i'U'.'- , • Pwe TwoliT-fiva .. . DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS ... ' he uys the shtp is one of the best feed­ ers he has been on in the ten years he has suUed. •cl.'.V t '•'• SEAP AitEkSi LOG ^Htz Anawerz 1. Andorra, a small principality between Spain and France which has been in existence since 1278. It has an area of 191 square miles and a population of 5,231 by the last count. 2. $419 miUion. 3; (a) 83,000 th) 43,000 (c) 33,000. 4. Boston, approximately feet. Galveston is the least with a foot variation. 5. The Prohibition Party formed in 1869. Its biggest vote was 271,000 in 1892 for presidential can­ didate John Bid well. 6. 1760. It was a three wheeled carriage driven by steam at a speed of three miles an hour. 7. Sen. Margaret Smith (Me.); Eep. Marguerite S. Church (111.), Katharine St. George (NY) and Elizabeth Kee (W. Va.). 8. (a) (b) and (c) are all correct. The first is the British standard, second, the US standard, third an international standard adopted by other countries. 9. Marlehe Uietrich, the world's most famous grandmother. JO. The "pipe" that measures two hogsheads of wine. are continuing- to do unlicensed mem­ bers' work and mate is still disputing OT. One man claims to be sick. This Is very doubtful due to his past performances. Steward department head' needs repair v/oi-k and painting. Motion was passed to collect 1,000 yen per man for the ship's fund, for postage, developing pic­ tures. flowers, etc. ROBIN WENTLEY '•'tzt Shipping), Decamber 19—Chairman, Frank Crider; Sec­ retary, W. J. Walsh. Blackboard wlU be moved from the PO mess to the crew messroom, and in the fu';ure will be u.sed as a call and buUetin board. Washing machine is not to be used after 10 PM. All three departments wiU cooperate in keeping the laundry clean and all mem­ bers using the machine will help keep it clean. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), December 13—Chairman, R. F. Grant; Secretary, E. Kuudissiim. Repair list will be made out early, so there won't be any excuse for not having done repairs. New toasters are needed. Last time the request for toasters was turned down. Unauthor­ ized persons should not mess with steam and water valves. Crew quarters back aft have been without hot water on ac­ count of this. FRANCES (Bull). September 17—Chair­ man, D. Cummings; Secretary, P. Dumphy. Ship's delegate will give out re­ pair lists on request. Suggestion was made to improve menus. MesshaU and pantry and glassware should be kept cleaner. Dishes were being washed in cold water. Steward said all these beefs would be taken care of, but asked for cooperation. Discussion was held on the amount of milk bought in Puerto Rico: members think more can be had, but patrolman will be asked. There should be cold suppers more often in the tropics. Discussion was held on clean­ ing laundry; anyone leading the ship should leave locker and bunk clean. December 30—Chairman. F. Cornier; Secretary, Leonard Jones. One man missed ship in Trujillo but rejoined in Puerto Plata. This matter will be turned over -to the patrolman on arrival. More night lunch should he put out. especially wlien the deck gang works late. Wash­ ing machine is not working properly, be­ cause a broken belt was replaced with one night fitting tightly enough. Every­ one should help keep the laundry clean. Tdilcts are not working properly. Messroom tables should be rearranged for more walking space. No date—Chairman, Richard Cum­ mings; Secretary. Fred T. Miller. Cap­ tain was reminded that the men cannot sleep because of the noise made by chip­ ping guns. Necessary repairs will be made on the washing machine. Discus­ sion was held on the condition and va­ riety of food; it is not being properly prepared, and is aCale. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Decem­ ber 20—Chairman, J. C. Christian; Sec­ retary, W. E. Parnell. There is $42.74 in the ship's fund. Letter on the clos­ ing of the marine-hospitals will be given to the New York patrolman. Repair list will be revised, as a lot of repairs have been taken care of on ship. Discussion was held on men reporting back to the ship late in Alexandria and the man who missed ship in New York, at the starT of the voyage, and rejoined it in Baltimore. Motion was passed to have the patrolman handle this matter. Suggestion was made to serve biscuits and hot rolls more of­ ten. Curtains should be put on crew messhall portholes. Brother who paid to send letter to the LOG will be re­ imbursed out of the ship's fund. Sug­ gestion was made to reimburse Chips tor the Christmas decorations, but he said to put the money into the ship's fund. Second electrician asked the broth­ ers to turn oiT the washing machine when it is not in use. Another scupper should be put. in the crew laundry deck. Galley stove needs repairing, when the ship reaches a port in the States. Dis­ cussion on the shore leave being can­ celled in India after medical Inspection ^Cau'Shakers^ UaveNoOK The membership is again cautioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solici­ tors have received authoriza­ tion from 81U headquarters to collect funds. The National Foundation for Infantile Pa­ ralysis is the only charitable organization which has re­ ceived membership endorse­ ment. Funds for this cause are collected through normal Union channels at the pay-oH. Receipts are issued on the spot. WiU be referred to the patrolman at the payoff. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), De­ cember 27—Chairman, R. W. Sv/eeney; Secretsry, Paul Ulrlch. After the sale of 35 cases of coke botUes. there was a balance of S218.76 in the ship's fund, steward department got a vote of franks for the exeellent way the food is being prepared and served—especially the Christmas dinner. Everything was per­ fection. Ship's delegate will contact the company about getting larger sheets for the beds. Suggestion was made that each man donate tl to rent films for Brother Lester's moving picture camera. Suggestion was made to take $90 .out of the ship's fund to rent three films. If the fund gets too low. the coke m.rchine should cover the difference, but if not. each man should donate $1. Some of the watertight doors are impossible to open once they are closed. DOROTHY (Bull), October 12—Chair­ man, C. Rogers; Secretary, B. Klakowicz. C. Rogers was elected ship's delegate. There is a balance of $13.75 in the ship's fund. November 24—Chairman. Jack Tutwlier; Secretary, R. C. Kipnast. There is $13.50 in the ship's fund. Steward de­ partment was thanked for good food and line scm-ice. DEL RIO (Mississippi), December 20— Chairman, Blacky Sanchez; Secretary, Charles Frey. Ship's treasurer reported that 'he purchased $20-worth of books to supplement the fine library put aboard for the crew. Jack G<u-dner resigned as ship's delegate and was given a rousing vote of thanks for a job weU done. M. H. (Pete) Munstcr was elected ship's dele­ gate by acclamation. Shoreside person­ nel should be kept out of midship hous- Joseph Bramley Please phohe or write your wife. Urgent. $>$>$• William F. Weaver Write to your mother, Anna M. Weaver, 695 E. Main Street, Bar­ tow, Florida. It Is urgent. Any­ one knowing this seaman's where­ abouts please inform him of this notice as he does not know his mother's present address. t NOTICES i t W. L. (Wally) Ashford Please write or come home. There have been two deaths in your Unclaimed Gear family in the last two months. All members who have baggage Write Mrs. G. W. AshfoiW, 2802 N in the Mobile Hall please pick it Florida, Joplin, Mo. Phone num­ up in the next few months. The ber is 5062 W. Union wishes to utilize this hagt t gage space .for other purposes. Ward C. Church Contact your mother. James Bnagher Ji ' t Jimmie Heifer Wages and overtime check are Paul Whalen being held for you at Transmarine Please get In touch with Abra­ Navigation Company, 215 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, California, in ham Weisherg at William L. Stand­ care of Mrs. Olds. Please pick ard, 38 Park Row, New York, re­ garding the accident sustained by them up. Joseph M. Litteral on August 5 it J, -J, and September, 1953, aboard the Ocean Tow Checks Topa Topa. Ocean Tow checks, which can be t J" i picked up by writing to Jeff Gil­ Drop A Lifie lette, Seattle Port Agent, 2700 Terence McNee is in the Halifax First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, Hospital expects to he there are being held for the following for some and time. He would like his men: friends and shipmates to drop him Joseph BaUusa Harold H. Nelll a line. His address is Halifax In­ Nee C. Doa John A. NelssonWUUam T. Elwood D. D. O'UonneU firmary, Queen Street, Halifax, W. S. Porter Lou Feldmah Nova Scotia, Canada. Oraciano Fraustlo James W. Power Robert S. Giftord W. T. Hlgglns Charles HiU Oscar Burst K, C.,Jones Rioardo Lourenca Jtavid HcDulHe Richard. McMana G. W. Murphy. Jr. William Roche Fred Rochon Lou Samio ' ' Paul Tlttso Bo](d Thomas K. w;oodward Robert L. Young. MttchaU ZeUck i 3; i ing. Crew shblild 'stay out of the pantry at mealtimea, and wait to be served' By the messman. Ship's delegate was asked to see about getting a hot water tap in the Sanitary men's locker, and schedule the dock engine departments to keep this locker-.clean. - in' the saloon about the food at every meal. He Wants more towels than he is entitled to. Crew wants the San Fran­ cisco patrolman to speak to the messman, who is not doing his job. Deck department will see the mate about more matches. :DEL VALLE (Mississippi), December 24 —Chairman, J. P.. Shaughncssy; Secre­ tary, Ramon Irlzarry. Port captain in New Orleans promised to take care of aU repairs, and nothing was done. J. P. Shaughnessy was. elected ship's dele­ gate by acclamation. Ship's delegate wiU see the captain about having crew's qtiarters painted this trip if possible. Vote of thanks went to the steward de­ partment for a fine Christmas dinner. All members agreed to clean up the messroom, after they have finished play­ ing. Coffee mugs and glasses should be put in the sink at night. Suggestion was made to have the date of crew's quar­ ters' painting stenciled in the crew's mess, to let new crewmembcrs know when a new paint job is called for. NEVA WEST (Bloomfield), December 20—Chairman, Tiny Wallace; Secretary, Tiny Kennedy. There is a $40 balance in the ship's fund. Clothes should be taken off the line as soon a^ possible. Department heads should order wash buckets for aU foc'sles. One bunk needs repairing. No date—Chairman, Henry Lopez; Sec­ retary,' H. (Tiny) Kennedy. Burdick was elected ship's delegate. Captain Rose has orders from the Houston office to give the limit draw and to back-date the articles. Most of the crew voted against this and wanted to pay off. Crew voted to get 17 new mattresses. Washing machine should be checked and repaired property. Chief .engineer was contacted by the steward and said be would have it fixed Monday. Patrolman wiU be asked JOHN B. yVATERMAN (Waterman), to check the slopchest for complete January 3—Chairman, Robert L. Garriss; stock tand more sizes. Secretary, J. R. Hassail, Jr. Report on the four men who missed ship will be sent to the Baltimore agent. Subsistence will be paid for the cold meal served aboard last month. Coffee cups should be returned to the pantry after; use, and crewmembcrs should keep the laundry cleaner. Clean linen not being used should be returned to the steward. MONROE (Bull), December 23—Chair­ VAL CHEM (Valentine), December 22 man, James Sellers; Secretary, Jemcs T. —Chairman, W. C. Snell; Secretary, Ed- Wilson. $80 collected will be donated to v/(n Rushton. Ship's treasurer, John the boys in trouble in Puerto Rico. Re­ Healey, reported that a down payment pair lists should be made out. James was made on a record player and radio Sweat was elected ship's delegate;.money of $60; ship's fund has a balance of collected wiU be turned over to him. $101. Ship's delegate reported that he Crew suggested a more varied menu. .spoke to the chief engineer about the Steward agreed to accept suggestions on washing machine; if the ship doesn't get the menu. Crew asked for more fruit a new one by the first of the year, the juice and he agreed. matter wUl be brought to- the attention of the patrolman. Regular dish cloths MARORE (Ore), November 25—Chair­ and dish towels should be used in the man, Pat Fox; Secretary, A. Brown, Jr. messroom instead of rags from the rag First assistant promised to repair the bag. washing machine as soon as possible. Pat Fox wrs elected ship's delegate. Steward will instruct the messman in his duties. Men are to be properly dressed in the messhall. Last standby will clean up the recreation room and wash all cups. December 13—Chairman, Sioberg; Sec­ retary, Brown. New coffee pot Will be procured for making coffee for the SEA CLOUD (Sectraders), December 13 —Chairman, George Hatgimisios; Secre­ watch. Captain was asked to put up a tary, La Verne Waldon. New wringer price list and refused. He has agreed to for the washing machine wiU be ob­ take the Sea Chest. tained in Italy, if possible. Two wooden STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), December bunks are needed for the bosun's room. Crew okayed a cold supper for Christmas 13—Chairman, Joe Falasca; Secretary, $35 was donated to the night. Cups should be put in the sink Fred BIttle. after use. The Christmas dinner was ship's fund from the crow. Flowers were sent to the captain's wife when she was enjoyed by the entire crew, thanks to the cooperation of one and all on board. ill. There is now $26.24 left in the fund, i Steward will point out to the captain STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), January 3 that certain overtime work is being neg­ —Chairman, Dick Grant; Secretary, Ray lected. James Long was elected ship's Poole. Vote of thanks from all hands I delegate. One man missed .ship in New went to the steward department for the 1 York. Steward reported that the egg excellent holiday dinners and service supply was a fresh consignment, when aboard. All agreed that this was truly ouestioned. Steward and delegates will the best feeding ship they ever sailed. check stores supply before the vessel Everyone is grateful for the good library leaves port to make sure an adequate supply is on board. Pantryman will make books aboard ship by the Union. sure that enough co.ffee, sugar and milk OCEAN BETTY (Ocean Trans.), Decem­ is left out at nigtit. Vote of thanks went ber 27—Chairman, Henry Mooney; Secre­ to Joe Falasca, retiring ship's delegate tary, Leo Dwyer. Red Connell was for a job well done during his term. elected ship's delegate unanimously. Steward will tell the cooks not to re-use Washing machine must be checked, as grease in cooking. All departments were weU as one of the ovens on the galley requested by the slew.^rd to work to­ gether to make this a successful voyage. range. ANN MARIE (Bull), December 20— Chairman, W. Ortiz; Secretary, Harry L. Franklin. Frank Natale was unanimously elected ship's delegate. Steward asked everyone to cooperate regarding the re­ turn of used Jinen; linen should not be put away in lockers, drawers, etc. Vol­ untary contributions to the sliip's fund will be accepted at the payoff. HOOSIER MARINER (Isthmian), De­ cember 3—Chairman, A. Graf; Secretary, William Janiseh. Steward got a vote of thanks; food has improved considerably. CALMAR (Calhtar), January 3—Chair­ man, Charles O. Lee; Secretary, S G. Cooper. There is a beef on wipers trim­ ming ventilators going through the Pana­ ma Canal, and pumping galley fuel oil during sanitary hours. Ship's delegate will cheek keys to crew's quarters as soon as possible. Captain wants to call the patrolman, -saying the ship is noi feeding too well. There are many beefs on the first engineer, who has beefing BADGER MARINER (South Atlantic), November 22—Chairman, Henry J. Herkinhelns; Secretary, Ario^ O. Hill. Ship's delegate resigned, because, the old man is too hard to get along with. Henry J. Herkinheins was elected new ship's dele.gate. He is the s'.iip's carpenter. One man missed ship in San Pedro. Coffee pot and sugar box should be secured. Ship sailed without any tEh'eeloths for the crgw. The steward. Hill, started using white table cloths, but this was stopped by the capta-n. who told the .steward that he would aoprove requisi­ tions for colored or checkered ones when the ship arrives back in the States. TTiis captain is exceptionally strict about following every word of the agreement every day. In port or In rough weather he expects everything to be shipshape at all times. SmaU requisition of needed items made out by the new steward was refased by the captain. Many items are in short supply. Personal belongings of the man who missed ship were invoiced and turned over to the purser. 675 Fourfh Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—pleose put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS .ZONE CITY STATE Signed TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you «ra an olJ tubscribar and hava a chanq* • lif.i MM < SEAFARERS .LOG, aiaaaaaaaaaaataaiaaaaaaaatae.otaaeaaateaaaaataaaeeaaaeeeaeoaeeeeeeaaeeaoaaooa aaaaoawoaiaaaaaaaaaaaaoBaMaoaaaiM 'I'l'; • -- Edifor, Edward J. Mullcr of addrost, plaaso qiva your formor addrots balow: Contact John. E. Brady aboard the Chiwawa in care of Cities Serv­ ADDRESS ice Oil Company, 70 Pine Street, IVTYC • CITY* •.••.Ml' vf; Moaaaaaaaaaa a aataaaaiaoaaoeoae .wVr 1MB aaaaaaoMoaaaat .w I IB f �Pace Twenty-six SEAFA RERS January S2, 1984' LOG New Seafarer-Children At Home in the HOSPITALS The following list contains the names of hospitalized Seafarers who are being taken care of by cash benefits from the SIU Welfare Plan. While the Plan aids them financially, all of these men would welcome mail and visits from friends and shipmates to pass away the long days and weeks in a hospital bed. USPHS hospitals allow plenty of. time for visitors. If you're ashore and you see a friend's name on the list, drop in for a visit. It will be most welcome. Starting their new lives are Eusebie Gherman, Jr., left, held by mother Marie Louise in Arbutus; Md., and Charles Crane, right, in arms of mother Mrs. Harold E. Crane in their New Orleans home. Euse­ bie was born on October 8 and Charles on September 5 of last year. Both "Seafarer-fathers are on SIU ships once again bringing home the bacon for baby. •- All of the following SIU families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name. Laura Ann McHale, born Decem­ ber 2, 1953.' Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. McHale, 146 East 9Bth Street, New York, NY. ard F. Taylor, 2807 Brighton William L. Hummel, Star Route, Hinton, Va. Street, Baitimore 16, Md. 4 4-4 Barbara Ann Nelson, born cember 5, 1953. Parents, Mr. Mrs. Curtis E. Neison, 1413 Royal Avenue, Baltimore 17, 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Carol Ann Joy, bom December De­ and 30, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mt. Robert E. Joy, 288 Dover Street, Md. Brooklyn 35," NY. 4 Herbert Christian Gardner, Jr., Margaret Mary Lampione, born born December 10, 1953. Parents, November 20, 1953. Parents, Mr. it 4" Michael Lynn Fontenot, bom Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Gardner, and Mrs. Robert Lampione, 1050 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY. September 29, 1953. Parents, Mr. 209 Greene Street,. York, Pa. 4 4 4 and Mrs. Berchman L. Fontenot, 4 4 4 Enrique Andrew Constantino, Ronald David Talley, bom Jan­ General Delivery, Kinder, Ala. born Noveniber 18, 1953. Parents, uary 9, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 4 4 4 Mr. Mrs. Enrique N. Constan­ Lawrence G. Talley, 2362 Laurel Shannon Marie Fuselier, bom tino,and 1336 November 30, 1953. Parents, Mr. leans, La. Touro Street„New Or­ Street, New Orleans, La. / 4 4 4 and Mrs. Letelle Fuselier, 3312 4 4 4 Jerry Wayne Littles, born No­ Hodges Street, Lake Charles, La. Ralph Marshall Bladen, Jr., bom vember 2, 1954. Parents, Mr. and 4 4 4 December 4, 1953. Parents, Mr. Mrs. William A. Littles, Route 1, Warren Manuel, Jr., bom De­ and Mrs. Ralph M. Bladen, Route Box 228, Fairhope, Ala. cember 18, 1953. Parents, Mr. and 4, Box 285, Alexandria, Va. 4 4 4 Mrs. Warren Manuel, Route 2, Box 4 4 4 Kirsten Ann Thompson, born 90, Mamou, La. Steve Martin Stokke, bom De­ December 31, 1953. Parents, Mr. 4 4 4 cember 12, 1953. Parents, Mr. and and Mrs. Boyd E. Thompson, 5609 Ivy Taylor, born December 4, Mrs. Sverre M. Stokke, 815 Canal 239th Street, SW, Edmonds, Wash. 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rich- Street, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Pamela Joy Cheshire, bom Jan­ Gerald Wayne Wllkerson, bom uary 1, 1954. Parents, Mr- and Mrs. December 29, 1953. Parents, Mr. James M. Cheshire, box 264, Lynand Mrs. Robert W. Wilkerson, 414 haven, Fla. South Cedar Street, Mobile, Ala. for SIU MEMBERS! 4 4 !,• - ANDSrtWWEARrRCMA-rxmi&>im ToASoytelERALLATSPeCiAL. se4ojKr PRICES iir It"' 4 4 4 David Merlin, Doretta Coleen and Doreen Colette Long, bom De­ cember 14, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Long, 3119 State Street Drive, New Orleans, La. r te .'••-•' Niff •• • 4 Ian Waldemar Sorel, bom De­ cember 17, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johannes C. Sorel, 7416 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. your SEA CHEST SHORE WEAR i SEA GEAR SEA GEAR t SHORE WEAR sv at SIU HEADQUARTERS 675-4th AVE • RRdOKLYN 4 4 4 4 4 4 Stephen Patrick McCiellan, born October 10, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dwilton N. McCiellan, 2540 East 90th Street, Seattle, Wash. Janice Elaine Gale, born Decem­ ber 26, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs Albert C. Gale, 120 East Waldburg Street, Savannah, Ga. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Cecilia Marie Prodey, born No­ vember 22, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome A. Prodey, 2203 East Fayette Street, Baltimore 31, Md. Stephen Gregory Danzey, born December 14, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris J. Danzey, 307 South Washington Avenue, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Iris Ramonia Jones, bom Decem­ ber 28, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Jones, 208 State Street,Mobile, Ala. Betty Irene Hummel, born Octo­ ber 10, 1953. Parents, Mr. and JEli-s.' USPHS HOSPITAI, NEW ORLEANS. LA. E. G. Knapp Virgil Alford C. D. Anderson D. Korolia T. L. Ankerson Leo H. Lang F. Bariizo Pierre Le Blanc T. W. Bernsee Leonard A. Libby John J. Blair Thomas Lind C. A. Bradley Cosby Linson Charles E. Brady John C. Long WiiUam R. Burch Thomas G. Lyons Max Byers C. C. McDowell Herman H. Casas G. C. McClelland Clarence W. Cobb John W. Malcolm S. Cope WlUlam R. Massey John Culeton H. W. Mlnkler Thomas J. Dawson Jack Moore Clarence Dyer John W. Qulmby Leo Fontenot E. G. Reynolds B. D. Foster T. C. Reynolds F. FuUbrlght W. E. Reynolds James E. Gardiner J. Santiago Nathan L. Gardiner Luther C. Seldle E. Gaylor James T. Smith Andrew J. Glndel T. R. Terrlngton Jack H. Gleason Lonnle R. Tickle Paul Goodman S. C. TubervlUe K. Gunderson Edgar Walker John Hane J. M. Ward Walter H. Harris C. W. Welborn John L. Hinton Charles F. Wilson B. R. Hugglns Charles B. Young J. H. Jones J. Zlegler Thomas F. Keller W. J. Johnston USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. L. Carmine F. B. McCoUian Henry J. ChUds B. L. Bobbins Ho Yee Choe C. Sanultl BUlle J. Davis Edward Seserko John W. Singer H. DeU'Orfano Edward Glazowskl W. Singleton Olav Gustavsen W. Tlmmerman F. J. Haigney M. B. Wilson A. M. Keller R. S. Yi»on WlUiam L. Loss Ramon E. MuriUo USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Paul B. Bland WUliam C. Lee Fred U. Buckner Jlmmle Littleton A. Cohen John M. Powers P. G. Daugherty Bert Rlckard E. J. Debardelaben James T. Slney R. A. Denmark Samuel SmaU Joseph Kramer James H. Smith USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY John Abraham C. Mc'Brlen John Beckmann Sau Mok Earl A. Blnk G. N. Monahan Montford Owens B. Blanchard Marcle Boyles Donald Peterson Virgil Sandberg WlUlam J. Carey Ira A. Sandt Jar Chong S. J. SbrigUo Spero Demolas Eddie Drlggers Robert Slzemore Walter Sudnlck R. Edmondson John Struller John Fontrles S. Swlenckoskl Eric Foreman S. Toblassen EsteU Godfrey Harry S. Tuttle HaUm Hambouz John Uszaklewlcz Hans R. Hassen Michael Katrausky BJorn Wagones Joseph J. Keating Frank Walaska K. R. Kuchlnskl Francis WaU Chang Choo Lai Albert WlUiams Alf Larsen Yu Song Yee . OLD ROPER HOSPITAL CHARLESTON. SC Joseph Kramer LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY Isabelo Garcia USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH. BROOKLYN. NY Emlllo Delgado John J. DrlscoU Antonio M. Diaz MEDICAL ARTS CENTER NEW YORK, NY Marthln Lea USPHS HOSPITAL SAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO Abraham Aragones METHODIST HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NY Francis Wherrlty ST. AGNES HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA. PA. Francis Wherrlty Henry McCuUough POTTENGER SANITORIUM MONROVIA. CAL. E. L. Pritchard MERCY HOSPITAL * NEW ORLEANS. LA. Leonard Munner USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. R. M. ChurchUl Theodore Mastaler John A. DulTy Robert A. Rogers W. V. Louzounas A. P. Vlolanto Roy L. McCannon Henry Currier Frank Mackey USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Norrls R. Brown Leonard E. Hodges C. E. Dudley K. R. Klttelson J. B. Garrison Ralph M. McDarles W. K. Gulley Henry G. Stump F. R. HaU M. W. Townseitd E. A. Hancock Joseph E. Wells USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. LesUe R. Aaron L. G. Llnthlcum Julian A. Blanco Melvln Mason Francisco Mayo Jessie A. Clarke George Meltzer Clolse Coats Philip Costa W. Mlddendorf Henry T. MUler Thomas J. Cox Jack D. Morrison L. Czwarkoskl Jeff Davis R. D. Musselwhite Jay M. Deeds Raymond C. Myer M. Pugaczewskl James R. Dodson Michael L. RuU Earl T. Erlckson Roy B. Gorson Gus Sanchez Walter H. Sibley Roy M. Hawes Donald J. Hewson James T. Smith S. C. Hudglns G. K. Stennett C. N. SummereU B. Klakowlcz Harry Thrash Robert Lambert Clyde R. Leggett Wesley H. Ludlam. USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Charles Burke Charlie W. Phelps Lonnle HaU W. A. Rows Jr. H. D. MlUlner USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEX. C. Adklns D. B. Patterson M. Fontenot Julius Parks Edward C. HiU C. E. Rasmussen Edward R. IdeU Harry Reynolds Charles Kogler A. Slstruck E. LachappeUe Richard W. Stetson H. Ledbetter Albert T. Weaver Howard E. LUes Joseph H. Traxler NO Triplets Home Safe^ Sound Seafarer Robert Long's history-making triplets, the first to be born to a member of the SIU, since the start of the maternity benefit, arrived home last week after being born 17 days earlier in a New Orleans hospital. The arrival of the triplets" was well prepared for by the Longs, their coming adding-tconsiderably to the Long expenses occurr^ in the unusual was a little bewildered by it all, household rather than dis­ birth. Daughter Charlotte, first but soon got to know her new bom of the Longs, 16 months old. brother and sisters. rupting it. Playing a small part in the wel­ come-home party prepared for the triplets, David Merlin, Doreen Col­ ette and Doretta Colleen Long, was the SIU with a welcome triple maternity benefit check and three savings bonds. Neglecting none of the triplets, the SIU saw to it that their Seafarer dad, Robert, collect­ ed $200 for each of them under the SlU Welfare Plan, as well as three $25 savings bonds. The triplets established some­ thing of a municipal record in New Orleans, as well as making history for the Union. The triple birth was the first reeorded in New Orleans' famed Touro Infirmary in the past ten years. A 10,000 to one shot, the little Longs arrived last Decem­ ber 14, and weighed in at four pounds IIM ounces each for the girls and five pounds 12bimces for the boy. Seafarer Long and his wife, Tripleheader matamlty beneflt check is collected by Seafarer Bob Nancy, were thankful for the multi­ Long, center, and his wife, Nancy, in their New Orleans home, ple blessings as well as for the SIU Welfare Representative Bill Frederick hands "Pop" the $600 triple maternity benefits paid by the, SIU. The money, they said, check and three $28 savings bonds as "Mom," daughter Charlotte and the triplets themsMves lobhi oh. : ^ went a long way toward defraying .-'A" �Jaaimrr 12, 1984 SEAFARERS LOG raee Twenty-scTcn Gets Maintenance In Hospital •I SfiEnc THE SEAFARERS A Seafarer who had to return to the hospital after having already been discharged as fit for duty has collected his maintenance in the hospital via the Welfare Services Depart- . ment. Seafarer Salvatore Soriglio had his maintenance check delivered, and cashed on the With WALTER SIEKMANN (News about men In the hospitals and Seafarers recetuing SIU Wel­ fare Benefits will be carried in this column. It is written by Seafarer Walter Siekmann based on items of interest turned up while he makes his rounds in his post as Director of Welfare Services.) With the expanding facilities of the SIU down in Baltimore, Mary­ land, the Union is seeing that its members in that port get direct and efficient service as soon as they need it without finding it necessary to contact the main office in New York before action gets underway. John Arabasz, formerly the Wilmington, California port agent, is now full time Welfare Services Representative in the Maryland city. With Arabasz as the Welfare Services Representative, members who ship out of Baltimore, or who pay off in that town and need some fast action in their cases, will find Brother Arabasz right up their alley. Leading off the list of hospitalized brothers is George Monahan, an OS off the Arickaree of US Petroleum. Monahan entered the hospital out on Staten Island on January 6 because of a skin disease. Entering the hospital for observation was Severre Tobiassen of Eliza­ beth, NJ. Tobiassen Just got off the Steel Traveler of Isthmian where he was signed on board as the second electrician. He says hello to all his shipmates and to all his friends in the Union and hopes some of them can . get out to see him while he is off his feet for awhile. Another of the boys in the hospital is Eddie Driggers; who was readmitted after being released with a fit-for-duty slip. He sails as AB and camis back to the Staten Island hospital on January 8. John Uszaklewicz has been registered as a patient at the same hospital ever since January 6 when he was admitted for observation. His last ship was the Driggers Edith of Bull Lines and he jsails as MM. So far, the doctors haven't found an^hing wrong with him, but he'll stay there awhile anyway, A boy who underwent the rigors of a stomach operation Is William Carey. Carey sails as MM and his last ship was the Wild Ranger of Waterman. He's a New York City boy and he'll be around the city for awhile recovering from the operation. He's doing nicely now and ex­ pects to improve right along. The Logans Fort of Cities Service lost an AB when Walter Sudnick was readmitted to the hospital Just before the year ended. He's not sure when he'll be able to ship out again, but he hopes it is soon. Bothweil Blanchard is another of the members who had an operation, but no stomach Job for him. Blanchard had his knee put in shape by the doctors and he hopes to rejoin his Steel King shipmates very soon. The AB is from Ridgeland, SC, and is doing very well. He wants the boys to know he expects to get out very soon. Albert William had a little bronchial trouble while he was aboard the Wacosta of Waterman, so he promptly went-to the hospital early in the year. He was second cook aboard the scow. Out of the hospital after a three-and-one-half month stay is Christopher McBrien. He had a rough time of it but is feeling much, better now that it is Cheng all over. His last ship was the Stony Point. Jan Chong is in the local drydocks for a general checkup. It was found that he had tuberculosis. He's in the Staten Island TB ward and would like the boys to drop ikround to visit him. spot by the Welfare Services rep­ resentative, who always carries ample supplies of reserve funds to meet all possible emergencies. Soriglio's troubles began when he got off the Steel Artisan to go to the hospital in Staten Island. After he was discharged, he re­ ceived a hospital abstract marked "fit for duty" but not specifying when. Further, the doctor had failed to initial the abstract which meant it was not valid. Consequent­ ly, he was unable to collect his maintenance until he got a second official report from the hospital. Back in Hospital By the time the second abstract came through, Soriglio had to re­ turn to the hospital -for further tieatment. Consequently, he was Receiving the full maintenance due him during his second stay unable to get over to the Isthmian in the hospital. Seafarer Salvatore Soriglio smiles happUy as SIU office to sign for his maintenance. Welfare Service Representative Toby Flynn turns over benefit. Welfare Services got the main­ tenance forms from the company and had Soriglio sign them in the hospital. Then the Union office got the check from the company and delivered it to Soriglio so that he could get bis maintenance money before he got to the hospital and A furniture store that was put to take a Seafarer's furniture without going over to the company office for it. away because of non-payment of an installment agreed to Wins Stay On Furniture Bills As Sjtl Welfare Saves The Day Hotv to Apply For Birth Pay Applications for the mater­ nity benefit must be supported by the following documents: • Your marriage certificate. • Baby's birth certificate dat­ ing birth after AprU 1, 1952. • The discharge from the last ship you sailed on before the baby was born. emergency when his wife developed a severe infection during child­ birth. All of his emergency funds were used up, as well as the $200 he received from the Union as a maternity benefit, in payment of hospital bills and other necessaries. And since the Seafarer had to quit his ship and stay ashore for a few weeks, there wasn't any other FINAL DISPAtCii! The deaths of the following Middle Village, Long Island, NY. Seafarers have been reported to i i the Seafarers Welfare Plan and Conrad Jensen, 48: Pulmonary 92,500 death benefits are being digestion caused Brother Jensen's paid to beneficiaries. death on September 1, 1953 near Honshu, Japan. He had been Samuel Franklin Brunson, 26: aKure member of the deck department, On December 29, 1953, the car and Joined the SIU in Norfolk, in which Brother Brunson was driv­ 1951. ing overturned, injuring his chest 4" i" 3" and causing a fatal suffocation. The Nolen Jefferson: On August 7, accident occurred near Fairfay, SC. For the past five years Brother 1953 Brother Jefferson died at sea Brunson had sailed in the engine aboard the Bessemer Victory, ap­ department, having Joined the SIU parently of a heart attack and was in New York. He leaves his father, buried at sea. Brother Jefferson Kelly M. Brunson, PO Box 3213, had sailed as a fireman in the en­ gine depai'tment since 1951, join­ mami, Fla. ing the Union in Norfolk. i' i i 4" 4i 41 Ernest D. Skipper, 22: Brother Jens Grangaard, 68: Since April Skipper was fatally wounded on July 26, 1953, in Corpus Christi, 12, 1942 Brother Grangaard sailed Tex. An OS in the deck depart­ in the deck department; he died ment, he Joined the SIU in Galves­ on September 30, 1953 at Beekton, on March 20, 1951. He is sur­ man Downtown Hospital, New vived by his mother, Mamie Skip­ York, NY and was buried at Ever­ per, 2323 Lillian, Fort Worth, Tex. greens Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. $• i Kirby Otis Digman, 48: A chief cook in the steward department. Brother Digman died of a cerebral ailment on October 21, 1953 at the Glenhlldur Nursing Home, Cape­ town, South Africa. He had been a member of the SIU since 1947, and sailed put of Norfolk. Surviv­ ing is his father, Lafayette E. Dig­ man. PO Box 35, Montrose, WV. t l- 3^ Torsten Magnusson, 46: A stew­ ard in the steward department,c Brother Magnusson Joined the SIU in Mobile; he had been sail­ ing since 1947. Death was caused by asphyxiation. Brother Magnus­ son died in New York, NY and was •'"i-S";':'':. frt withhold action after Welfare Services stepped into the pic­ ture. The Seafarer in question money coming into the house. had run into a serious family Consequently, when an install­ 4* 4" 3^ Herbert D. Milliner, 47: On Jan­ uary 4, 1954 Brother Milliner died of a heart ailment, and was taken to Accomac, Va. for burial. Since 1951 Brother Milliner sailed as a fireman from the Port of Norfolk. He is survived by his wife, Eliza­ beth Lee Milliner, 12 King Street, Onancock, Va. 4> 4" t>, Abdon Sylvera, 52: Brother Sylvera died of a heart ailment on December 28, 1953 in New Orleans, La. He had sailed as a steward out of New Orleans for the past 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Johnson Sylvera, 111 North Rocheblave .Street, New ment fell due on the houseful of furniture he had purchased re­ cently, the furniture store, as is the usual custom, sent the man notice that unless payment was forthcoming immediately, they would come and remove the stuff. In the midst of all his other troubles, this was quite a blow to the man, who appealed to Welfare Services for their aid. The Wel­ fare Services Department got in touch with the furniture people and explained the situation to them, pointing out that it was purely a temporary one which could be rectified as soon as the Seafarer was able to ship out again. As a result of Welfare Service's ac­ tion, the furniture store held off on repossession of the property, and the Seafarer and his family have their furniture intact. Fire At Home, He Calls SIU, Not Fire Dept. It wouldn't be a very com­ fortable feeling if you were out on the Pacific coast and you got word that your house had been on fii'e back home. That .was what happened to one Seafarer aboard an SIU ship. He immediately cabled Welfai-e Services in New York to please go down to his home and see how things were. A Welfare Services representative hot-footed it down to the Seafater's home not far from the Union's headquarters and found that all was in good shape. True, there had been a fire but no serious damage had been done and the family was unharmed. Welfare Sjrvices got off a wire to the Seafarer assuring him that all was well and that a letter from his wife would Jollow shortly. At last report the Seafarer was head­ ed homeward in a much happier frame of mind, knowing that things were npt as bad as he had pictured them when he first got th^ news. .. -wis �SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • to (tisoLi^ts lu$ 19S4, legislative pro- - }Here th<e^Vney^H th( ffam. Presidential,sdvisors figure - {to take. adVanta^ tliar ilie fn«ct> he i- * SEAFARERS -riK prii'l k:P >;A-- 7 giliPlli*:!!* 'V-i ^ %-s^ ^ ... I WliS*r, RCSSIANS TO MEET IN BERLIX—Ti>e fi.st s-^ri^ |o fettle Eist-Vi'e.u diffieulttes ii scheduled for Januarj, 25 In « laer Cerman capital dt.v. Foreign ministers fi-om alt four hw lions. US. Britain, France and the Soviet Union—will meet t1 - VkFjAwM'fv ^.r* A...:!;..'* .' A1'_' |Bd nmflcatioa of Cermatiy. Western diplomats were not- too cA lent that the conference *oald prove fruitful, but ate wilting to A •t a try, • ' ; ftSD-JUBd TBOOPS SJPLIT INDO-CHINA ^ - ^..omamnisi-jea iroops oi no asnnn s rcDei gov-cmraent attacked fteach and Vietnamese troops, put them to root, oad cut the penihiala in half. The victorious Viet IVHnh forces were poised to sweep .••i' Icross l.ao$ and attack Thailand. This was perhaps the last straw to MlA he French ——^—•"* |ie French •.U.-,.!!. race, $cHRe French politicians demanded additional United States CO^p umefal aid and American troops as their price f«f continuing the fight, unmn-^sr ptere is Bp indlcafion of what posiUon the administration wilt take ,inc;jfts n regard to these developments. heavy char A Regular Column By A Natlondllg Famous Expert On Buying Tips on smart buys in clothing, furnish­ ings and jewelry for every member of the family. blems raised fey the York dock clean-up and the probable poricyv i regardin,^ the maritime industry in the current session of Congr^ -A,v...-,v:•-••• '• v.-A- OtItDE TQ BETTER BtfYlRC The truth brands." ^ ' ^ .. Wise buys on major appliances for the home. Food Biggest Problem «. ii... 1 « ^. . kg^l^crecpmg infiation in rent, food is currently ^ moderate-income family. ®"«-third the Income f Some families soend as v' ''''yi. •ts- How some co-operative stores and dis­ count houses con save you money. to, j?ers,K, «S!it,oeo. ».i.* needs. "famous Advice for home-owners on invest­ ments, mortgages and household re­ pairs. iM-esent prices. Pork is, usually coRsldtrctM costs this y^ae are tticnmg out lo iiv just as '. meat. But tliis year the supply i.*. low i .m# L-. 1&53, Seafarers with families especially need vif? ? K how thev can eow with th«<u> ntiton nrirea #ii pwccd tbis year and much the *" oir«rtl,g shaping UP this vear we can e*averages and food costs at least SothmfLSre some How to save and still get value on different types of insurance. WHttM •Kclinlv»4y I T«i siaraktasSAO too. iiig teSA's J-Ugh ...w about Guide for automobile owners. However, baci I should be used abundantly and in / How to soye on purchases of food, vitamins and drug preparations. stui'r'^•4 ,*..«'/ •t- Hospital and medical plans and "the small print" to watch out for. BW# Clothing and some household e| down last year and will be even ^ Here the money-saving techniaue to take advantage of the best 1 ' nnn tK3» ..-ti-t. v»i » « Written by Sidney Mafgoiius, Authority On Consumer Problems / SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING O Beating 1954's High CosU Bs'-:; •' •,;• • PI \ •^1^'. , •• . Living costs this year are turniiig out 'to be just as the most dominant problem for aj rough as in 1953. Seafarers with families especiallj'-, lieed, Nowadays food takes approxima] to plan just how they can cope with these steep prices to of a typical wage-earning ft protect their living standard. much as 40 per cent of their inc We nominate as two of the best techniques for beating This is where the art of seU high expenses this year, the art of being selective in what lifesaver to you this year, you buy, and timing your buying for the best buying op­ in food prices at this time, portunity. . • while some are unusually costl The way things are shaping up this year, we can ex­ on personal prejudices and sj pect higher rents (on the average*, and food costs at least prices have been going up as high as now and possibly higher. On the otner hand, weeks and soon you may prices are coming down a little on clothing, furniture and food markets than now. rugs, some household equipment, some building materials, Specificaily» avoid and auto operating needs. present prices. 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Title A name given to the resource January 22, 1954 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XVI, No. 2 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MCS-AFL, BRYSON UNION SET FOR STEWARDS VOTE OPEN BALTO SIU WELFARE OFFICE MAG ARTICLE ON SIU GETS IN 'RECORD' SENATE BILL DEMANDS US SAVE CORNHUSKER FROM SCRAP HEAP SEA UNION DRAFT MARITIME PLANS NY RIVER CRASH GASHES BOW OF CALMAR VESSEL PRESIDENT HAILS USPHS SERVICES, SILENT ON FUTURE OF HOSPITALS KINGS PT. GETS YEAR'S GRACE PROPOSED T-H CHANGE WOULD AID MARITIME NLRB BACKS AFL CLAIM OF DOCK VOTE INTIMIDATION SUP STARTS PAYING PENSION BENEFITS TO OLD TIMERS SEAFARER'S WIFE FIGHTS POLIO ONCE-BLINDED SIU MAN SAILING AGAIN US OKAYS SALE OF PUERTO RICO TO SWISS CO. ATLANTIC TANKER IN NEW CRASH NEW SEAMAN'S PAPER APPEARS UNITY IN MARITIME WELL-DESERVED PRAISE THE TRIALS REPORT FROM A SEAMAN'S ALBUM GOV'T WILL CONVERT US-OWNED LIBERTYS EAST AFRICAN NATIVES MOVING UP IN SOCIAL SCALE WITH GOV'T AID FAIRISLE IS DISTINCTIVE SHIP SAY CREWMEN, REALLY GETS A(G)ROUND SEAMAN LEARNS SAD SUN OIL TRUTH YOUNG SEAFARER SUFFERS FATAL AUTO INJURIES, SIGNS ON FOR FINAL VOYAGE THE VIKINGS - PIRATES DELUXE NO TRIPLETS HOME SAFE, SOUND GETS MAINTENANCE IN HOSPITAL WINS STAY ON FURNITURE BILLS AS SIU WELFARE SAVES THE DAY FIRE AT HOME, HE CALLS SIU, NOT FIRE DEPT. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/22/1954 1954 Periodicals Seafarers Log