http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c1ce09d81428702a523a62102345de01.PDF c88508b735214afe0f88a686e065d39e PDF Text Text U?!-- : •• LOG J;:lf I ^ i.. j-.ll • OFFICIAL OHOAN O F THI IlAFAKiR t INTIR KATIO N Al ONION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT > AFL • \ :: ,r>'; I irl'-'' I •J ' New High For 51U Pioneer Plan -Story On Page 8 -s '-'Si si ••2 i3| lirj:-.- •ll i-y- - ::e i v"1^ �nActdberaSi 1954 S'E A FA R EAR S' L O'G SlU Up Tanker; Crew Pickets By Boat BALTIMORE—Seafarers from the crew of the SS Bull Run (Petrol Tankers) have been manning a 24-hour seagoing picketline around the ship here since Sunday, as the Company continues its refusal to renew' its full work agreement with ing maintained at local hotels in the city while off watch. the SIU. Operators of the ship, Petrol r, f n... The vessel, which arrived late Saturday under tow from Norfolk, had been covered by an SIU con­ tract for several years. Members of the crew originally left the «hip in the Virginia port, after the Union acted on prior strike authoi-ity voted by the membership and called the crew out on strike. At present only two SIU fire­ men are aboard the Bull Run, (acting on instructions from the Union), along with her full comple­ ment of mates and engineers. How­ ever, the various officers' unions involved have indicated their will­ ingness to back the SIU position in the beef. CIO shipyard workers at the Maryland Drydock Company have also pledged a "hands-off" policy in the dispute. Man Picket Boat . The seagoing SIU picketline is being maintained in a trim cabin boat topped with a large banner reading "SS Bull Run On Strike — Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and . Gulf District, AFL." Members of the crew have been manning the boat since they arrived from Norfolk over the weekend in 12-hour watches 'round the clock. The picketboat is provisioned with sandwiches and soft drinks supplied by the SIU branch in the port, and all crewmembers ai'e be- Seatrain NO In Transfer To Liberia Tanker Industries, Inc., one of several SIU companies under the Mathiasen banner,' have not indi­ cated what their next move will be. Meanwhile, the ship is berthed out in the bay and the SIU picketboat continues its vigil. 51(1 CoiiiMf^e^lSiirviys'C*'" Steward D^p't Steps to assure high quality feeding, attractive service and smooth steward department operation on all SlU ships are being taken-by a recently-formed Seafarers ^steward de­ partment committee. The committee, which is workipg jointly with shipown^$, will strive to assure that Seafarers re--^"~ '' ^^ ceive the very best fbr every and iheSsroom as well as providing Side by slde ^ith the standardi­ food dollar spent by the op­ a variety of palatable meals served zation of stores on a high level of erators and at the same time will seek to eliminate waste and un­ necessary expense 'resulting frpftl use of unsatisfactory stores, pr lack of planning in steward department operations. , T , . The formation of the coriiihittee is the outcome of an SIU proposal that a standard stores list be es­ tablished for all SlU-contracted ships. TJiis proposal has now been broadened to include improviement of operating procedures In the steward department wherever pos­ sible with the double objective of assuring a .smooth-running galley in an attractive manner. Stores First Consideration Several meetings with, shipown­ er representatives have already been held by the Union committee. The Union representatives, Joe Algina, Claude Simmons and Eddie Mooney, chairman of the commit­ tee, have made Improvement of stores the first order of business. The committee has emphasized thai high quality stores are the most economical for the shipowner on a dollars .and cents basis be­ cause the better-quality foods mean less spoilage and waste. Ga/e Claims Ship, 37 Seamen A small boat from the freighter Maritime Trader bearing six victims of the capsized freighter Mormackite pulls alongside the USS Eaton to transfer bodies to the Navy ship. Twelve bodies of crewmembers were recovered from the Atlantic two days after the ship capsized and sank In a gale 150 miles off Cape Henry, Va. NORFOLK—A toll of 37 lives was taken by a fierce Gulf Stream gale when the NMUmanned ore carrier Mormackite capsized suddenly and sank 150 miles east-southeast of Cape Henry, Virginia. So sudden was the sinking that crewmembers had no time to •'take to lifeboats or radio for-*help. SEAFARERS LOG Only 11 crewmembers of Latest casualty to the US mer­ chant marine resulting from the Maritime Administration's easy ship transfer policy is the formerly SlU-manned Seatrain New Or­ leans, which is going under LibeVol. XVI. No. 21 rian registry. It is the 27th ship Oct. 15. 1954 transfer approved by the Govern­ As I See It .Page 4 ment in the past two months. .Page 16 Idle for the last four years, the Burly New Orleans has been sold by the Crossword Puzzle Page 8 SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines to Editorials Page 9 the West India Fruit and StearnGalley Gleanings Page 15 ship Co. Inc. of Norfolk, Va. It is Inquiring Seafarer Page 8 expected the ship will go into the company's railroad carferry serv­ Labor Round-Up ........Page 8 ice between West Palm Beach, Letter of The Week Page 9 Fla., and Havana, Cuba. West India Letters .Page 16 already has four other carferries Maritime Page 8 on this run. Meet The Seafarer Page 8 The 7,636-gross-ton New Orleans, Notices, Personals Page 17 built In England in 1928, is 452 Port Reports Pages 12, 13 long and 62 feet in the beam. She Ship's Minutes Pages 16, 17 has a capacity of 90 fully-loaded SIU History Cartoon Page 6 freight cars and a speed of 14 Sports Line Page 15 knots. Top of The News Page 6 She had been manned by SIU Vacation Plan Feature Pages 10, 11 crews in the service between New Vote of Thanks Page 9 Orleans and Havana until four Washington News Letter. .Page 7 years ago, when she was with­ Welfare Benefits Pages 18, 19 drawn as a result of a dispute be­ Your Dollar's Worth Page 5 tween Seatrain Lines and the Cuban government. Six other Sea­ Published biweekly et the heedovertere train vessels, the Georgia, Louisi­ of the Seafarers Infernatlenal Union, At­ ana, New Jersey, New York, Sa­ lantic A Gulf District AFL, S75 Fourth AVenuo, Brooklyn M, NY. Tol. HYaclnth vannah and Texas, are still operat­ 9-StQS. Entered as second class matter ed by the company under SIU con­ at the Paet Office In Brooklyn, NY, under tract. the Act of August 24, 1*12. the ship were saved after floating in lifejackets and clinging to de­ bris for 48 hours before their cries for help were heard by a passing Greek freighter, the Macedonia. Other ships which aided were the Maritime Trader and the Monroe Victory. Like Southern Isles The Mormackite disaster closely parallels the fate of the SIUmanned Southern Isles which broke in half and sank off Cape Hatteras just three years ago in another October storm. On that occasion, 17 of the 23 men on the 3,300-ton converted LST were lost. The Southern Isles was also carry­ ing a cargo of ore when disaster struck. Fortunately, the survivors of the Southern Isles were picked up im­ mediately. The Mormackite men had 48 hours in the water during which several were attacked by sharks and others went imder from exhaustion and submersion. First accounts from crewmem­ bers said that there was a sudden shift In the 6,000-ton ship's ore cargo following which the vessel turned over and sank. quality, the committee will seek to develop standard operating pfdcedures, for all steward departnients to follow. It is the objective of the committee to draft these pro­ cedures in clear and concise terms and then distribute them in the form of an operating procedures booklet to all stewards. In order to accomplish Its job, the committee welcomes sugges­ tions from steward department men and all other crewmembers who have ideas as to how the op­ erations of the department can be improved. Stop 'Merry Go-Round' One of the things the committee Is out to accomplish is to get away from the "merry-go-round" type of menu in which the same main dish is served on the same day of the week, week In and week out. A lit­ tle more change of pace in this di­ rection, it Is felt, will go a long way toward eliminating the feeling of monotony and consequent waste of food that tends to arise, particu­ larly on long voyages. Both preparation and serving of food will get equal attention from the committee. Good food coming out of the galley, the committee emphasized, merits attractive and palatable serving in. the messrpom. As an example, the committee cited the practice of serving a big chunk of butter "family-style" to a whole group of men. After the crewmembers have gotten through slicing pieces off, the rest of the butter has to be dumped. This un­ necessary waste could be avoided simply by cutting butter down into individual patties. That way each Seafarer could have as many pat­ ties as he wanted for individual consumption and the remainder of the butter could be put back into the dairy box for use at the next meal. Once the committee has arrived at certain practices and proce­ dures, it will continue to serve as a watchdog body to assure that superior practices are maintained, and it will meet periodically with shipowners to consider suggestions for dealing with shipboard feeding problems. Statement Of Ownership statement of the ownership, man­ agement, and circulation required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912, as amended by the Acts of March 3, 1933, and July 2, 1946 (Title 39, United States Code, Section 233) of SEAFARERS LOG, published every other week at Brooklyn, NY, for October 15, 1954. 1. The names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business managers are: Pub­ lisher: Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic & Gulf District, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY; Editor: Herbert Brand, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY; Managing editor: Ray Denison, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY; Business manager (none). 2. The owner is: (If owned by a corporation its name and address must be stated and also immediately thereunder the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding one per cent or more of total amount of stock. • If not owned by a corpora ration, the names and addresses of the individual owners must be given. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, its name and address as well as that of each in­ dividual member, must be given.) Seafarers- International Union, At­ lantic & Gulf District, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY; Paul Hall, Secre­ tary-Treasurer, 675 4th Ave., Brook­ lyn 32, NY; Robert Matthews, Assist­ ant Secretary-Treasurer, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY. 3. The known bondholders, mort­ gagees, and other security holders owning <w holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (If there are none, so atate.) None. 4. Paragraphs 2 and 3 include, in cases where the stockholder or se­ curity holder appears upon the books of the company as trustees or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting; also the state­ ments in the two paragraphs show the affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and secur­ ity holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a ca­ pacity other than that of a bona fide owner. 5. The average number of copies of each issue of this publication sold or distributed, through the mails or otherwise, to paid subscribers during the 12 months proceeding the date shown above was: (This information is required ftom daily, weekly, semiweekly, and triweekly newspapers only.) This Information not required. (Signed) Herbert Brand, Editor. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of September, 1954. Mairion Kaplan, Notary PUblic. (My' commission expiresr-April 28, 1955.) - �•OtMkm U, US« SEAFARERS Av* Tfcre* LOG Baek Wages sm WINS NEW HIGH I/Ready At 4 $176 VACATION PAY More Go's 'pi iiu h.i'i Seafarers who have, retroactive wages coming from any of four SlU-contracted companies whose back pay lists are now ready can now collect the monies due them by writing the companies involved. The companies concerned are the following: J. H, Winchester & Co. (Liberty Navigation)^ 19 Rector St., New York, NY; Southern Steamship Co., 103 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington,. Del., and the Trojan Steamship Co., and Troy Shipping Co., both of 21 West St., New York, NY. The back pay stems from the re­ troactive feature of the supple­ mentary SIU agreement negotiated this past June, which made wage boosts retroactive to October 1, 1953. Most of the other companies have paid out the back pay during the interim. The Seafarers International Union, A&G District, pioneer of all maritime vacation plans and constant leader in benefits paid, swept far ahead of the field this week by establishing a new record high in vacation pay of $176. The increase—^which apiounts to a 19 percent boost for every Seafarer—was voted this week by the trustees of the Seafarers Vacation Plan following negotiations with the SIU. The increase from the present $148 in­ dustry-high annual level will go into effect for 90 days or more of seatime accumulated after December 1,1954. Stretching That Dollar? The rise in benefits does not involve any increase in Seafarers anxious to stretch that dollar and get top qual­ contributions by the ship­ ity for their money can find the answer to their buying would receive more than any other )roblems in the column "Your Dollar's Worth," on page ping companies, although seamen in the industry, and the ive. The column appears in every issue of the LOG and it does require their signa­ entire SIU crew would receive over IS written exclusively for Seafarers by Sidney Margolius, the leading expert on buying. Topics covered range from home buying (see this week's column) to shipboard gear, patent medicines and Jiome appliances. Whatever your buying problem, the LOG has the answer. If you have a particular sulsject you would like to have covered, drop a line to the LOG. $1,000 more than a crew of the same size under other plans in the industi-y. Before the SIU Vacation Plan was negotiated, very few seamen had ever received a penny in vaca­ tion pay. By basing Vacation pay directly -fi on the number of days worked and then having all contributions from all companies placed in a central fund, the SIU was able to assure vacation benefits to Seaferers for An analysis of the Seafarers the first time. Vacation Plan showing its The December 1 starting date superiority to all others in the from which seatime can be counted industry and a full explanation at the new, higher rate means that of its operations appears in the Seafarers should accumulate at centerfold of this issue. least 90 days seatime after that date before filing for benefits. operations of the Vacation Plan. Filing before those 90 days will The study showed that |jenefits mean that the Seafarer will be paid could be raised to the maximum of at the old rate of $148.a year.. $176, thanks to the low cost and efficiency of the Plan's operations. This is the greatest amount that could be paid based on the existing rate of contributions by the ship­ owners. , Already the Seafarers Vacation Plan, the first industry-wide plan in maritime, has paid out a total of $3 ^4 million in benefits to Sea­ farers since payments got under way in February, 1952. Under the existing rate of payments, account­ ants' figures show the $148 benefit "With voting due to begin a is the highest in the industry. Un­ der the new rate. Seafarers will be month from today, Seafarers receiving, on the average, $30 more in all ports last week approved than seamen in the National Mari­ the report of the membershiptime Union, which has the next elected credentials committee Steel fragment is removed from the eye of a Dutch seaman transferred to the SlU-manned Del Mar Ijest plan. which recommended a record total from another ship at sea, in the cruise ship's hospital as Dr. Schindler of the Del Mar (right) admin­ Actually, since the NMU plan is of 78 candidates qualified to run isters emergency treatment. The success of the operation, which took place in South American waters, based on a sliding scale according for the 49 Union posts in a twowas credited in part to the ingenuity of Seafarer Peter B. Oppedahl, electrician. to wages, most men sailing an month referendum. NMU ship get less than the $146 •Retired with a vote of thanks, NEW PRLEANS—The ingenuity, of an SIU electrician aboard the Del Mar coupled with average for their plan. Or putting the six-man panel was elected at a doctor's skill saved the eyesight of the crew member of a Dutch freighter. An electromag­ it another way, in a typical crew the headquarters branch meeting net rigged up by Seafarer Peter B. Oppedahl and operated by the Del Mar's physician. of 34 men, 30 of the 34 Seafarers Dr. Schindler, removed .the' To better acquaint Seafar­ ers with the candidates for piece of steel from the eye of .election the SEAFARERS the seaman. ' LOG will carry pictures and Ship's delegate Vic .Miorana re­ biographies of all candidates ports that the emergency treat­ The SIU signed another new company — with a potential of six ships — to the list of in the next issue, ZVi weeks in ment took place in South Ameri­ advance of the start of the can waters off RiO de Janeiro «on Union-contracted operators this mohth, as the Norlo Shipping Co. of New York agreed to balloting. the full SIU agreement for dry cargo operations. Currently operating two ships, the Ragnar Saturday, September 25. The radio 1 operator o£ the Delta Lines pas­ Naess and the i^arbara Mi--*^—= ^ N senger ship received an SOS early chel, the company has indicat­ Negotiations which led to the quarters staff, led by Assistant on September 22, in accord with in the morning from the freighter ed that it will add four more signing were handled by the head- Secretary-Treasurer Joe Algina. the procedure established in the Aagtedyk of the Holland-Ameri­ ships to its fleet before long. Both ^ 1, ^ SIU constitution. It scanned th« can Line that a crewmember of its present vessels are Libertys. nominations of a total of 92 Sea­ aboard needed immediate medical farers, of whom 14 were disquali­ An SIU crew from the Seattle attention. 'The Del Mar responded fied for failing to meet one or. more hall boarded the Barbara Michel by changing course and heading of the constitutional requirements. to the Dutch ship, arriving along­ in that port this week, but no Ballots Being Printed crew has yet gone aboard the SAN FRANCISCO—Hope rose last week that the drive of side at 8:40 PM. Ragnar Naess, which is idle in the SIU of North America to wiit bargaining rights for West Thus, ballots are now being Crew Made Transfer Baltimore. The Michel is slated to Coast steward department personnel will be crowned with printed in time for the official Crewmembers of the Aagtedyk come around to the East Coast on start of the voting on November 15 lowered the injured seaman into a her maiden voyage under the SIU. success before long. The at all SIU branches for a period lifeboat and the Del Mar's deck Previously under SIU contract tional Labor Relations Board shall represent the cooks. of two months. gang brought him aboard. Mean­ while operated by the Seatransport has scheduled a hearing for With the old Communist-domi­ The ballot will be virtually the while Oppedahl readied an electro­ Corporation, the Ragnar Naess Oct. 20 on an SlUNA petition for nated National Union of Marine same as the one voted on in the magnet for use by the ship's doc­ was sold earlier this year to a com­ a three-department vote. Cooks and Stewards out of busi­ previous election in 1952, when tor. pany under contract to" another The petition for a three-depart­ ness, the only obstacle to SIU suc­ there were also 49 Union officei The doctor operated immediate­ union and then purchased by the ment unit was made jointly by cess is Local 100, the catch-all unit at issue. However, this time Sea­ three SIU affiliates, the Sailors organized by Harry Bridges to take farers will be called upon to vote ly and by 9:55 PM it was all over. newly-formed Norlo concern. The company has signed the full Union of the Pacific, Marine Fire, over .the steward department. In a for three joint assistant secretaryThe steel .splinter was removed from the injured seaman'| eye and SIU .working agreement, which will meii. Oilers and Watertenders and three-department vote, it is ex­ treasurers plus one each to repre­ he was put back aboard his ship provide the regular wage scale, the Marine Cooks and Stewards- pected that the votes of the^eck sent the deck, engine and steward amid the cheers of the Del Mar's overtime and working conditions in AFL, acting as the Pacific District and engine men, along with those departments. In the previous elec­ of AFL stewards, will be far more tion, six joint assistant secretaries passenjgers who had been anxious­ force on other SlU-cpntracted of the SIU. • ' were voted upon. The action was taken to try and than needed. ly watching the proceedings. ' vessels. T eamwork 5 avesM an*s E ye tures in order to go into effect. It is expected that all SIUcontracted companies will approve the increase within the next few weeks, well in advance of the time that new payments will be made. The SlU-sponsored plan for in­ creased payments came after a thorough accounting study of the Credential Report OK'd By Members ,/•;: New Co. Signs SIU Pact WC Vote Hearing Set 1 •3 Bir'' �SEAFAWERS XO^v 0«|#ker, 18.19$4: Nears I6th Birthdiiy Solid Financial Shape Ait It. ^ HM.:' With the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, about to celebriate its 16th birthday on November 1, the men of the SIU can look back on a trade union record of accbrhliishments for Seafarers unequalled in maritime history. The men of the SIU now enjoy ipis in working conditions, contracts, wages, welfare, vacation and shoreside facilities. Equally as impre^ive is the SIU's record of accomplishment in building-a strong financial structure while at the same limje establishing a district-wide program of modern halls with first class facilities for. the men of the SIU. In yiew of. the fact that the current rank and file quarterly finance committee's examination of the Union's assets comes at this anniversary time, the committee requested that the Union's solid financial position be brought to the attention of the men of the SIU, with a breakdown of the Union's assets in cash,' bends, real estate. Union corporations and equipment. The committee's full report will, of course, be prbaented to the membership a£ regular meetings in all ports on October 20. E Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities October 13, 1954 Cash and Bonds Fund Cash in Bank General O& L Casta on Hand $212,235.61 $4,000.00 5,578.54 SOO^iOO I *........ "• :Casta " . Depository Assets ; •• . Total ' ;jr... 1227,7^5.61' $11,500.00 fiOg 11,004.12 11,004.12 Building 14,217.70 14,217.70 Property 2:800.89 2,i«)0.89 Strike ................ 46,523.48 $292,360.34 •Present Value of Bonds Accounts and Advances Receivable $197,609.00*'^ ••i," $4,300.00 $11,900.00 $197,609.00 ^ 244,192.48 $505,769.34 , ....V......... $114244.76 Investment In and Loans to Wholly Owned Corporations from Various Funds.. .k.... •*$423,531.84 (Seafarers Sea Chest Corpora^ tion; Seafarers Port O'Call Cor• ' , ' '' tion; Seafarers Sea Stores Cor' ' -1' poration; Seafarers Building .. , • - i Corjioration; Seafarers Baltimore r• i . ,5 t / > j Building Corporation; Log Press, ' . . • . r ' : > . ;V Inc.; Seafarers Baltimore Port ' - • : O'Call Corporation.) ^ ^ Land and Buildings—Union Halls .7.'T. Automobiles, Furniture and Fixtures 1 $1,639,667.73 126,638.32 Other Assets 14,959.75 Total Assets $2,721,211.74 Less Liabilities Total Net Worth $18,845.17 $2,702,366.57 ....: *• Of this sum, $400,000 represents investments made since March, 1953. Report prepared by Buchbinder, Stein and. Company, Certified Public Accountants, New York, NY. 1^^.; l;S'--" P' II- THERE IS A GOOD POSSIBILITY AS A RESULT OF STEPS UNdertaken by the West Coast unions affiliated with the SIU of North America that the Communist Party's last remaining pipeline on West Coast ships will be destroyed. At present the National Labor Relations Board is considering a petition from our brothers in the Sailors Union, the Marine Firemen and the Marine Cooks and Stewards for a joint,, three-department vote on the West Coast. The idea is that the name of the SIU of North America would appear on the ballot and sailors, fire­ men and' cooks would all vote under the single label. If this procedure is approved by the Labor Board it will mean that all three shipboard departments would fie standing together against Harry Bridges front stewards' union, Local 100, which he organized to swallow the steward department. As the membership will recall, there was an election a few months ago on West Coast ships in which only members , of the steward de­ partment voted. In that election, the MCS-$.FL, affiliated with your International Union, attracted a very sizable number of votes. The old Commie-dominated National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards fell by the wayside, but the waterfront apparatus of the Communist Party tufned pn the heat and swung a big bloc of votes into the "no union" colunin. s Entire Apparatus Put to Work It was no secret that this Was accomplished by turning the entire apparatus of the West Coast longshore union to this task and by or­ ganizing the stewards into "a local of^the longshore Union. The result is that the cooks on West Coast ships^have been' left without any union since then. • • It's^been apparent to all that Bridges' aim through, the years was to swallow up the seagoing unions on the West Coast: Up until now he had attempted to set up his pipelines within the existing unions. The old NUMC&S was a perfect tool for that puqmse. Now with NUMC&S destroyed Bridges has had to come out in the open where all can see his power grab in operation. • However, as usual, it's J)een the SIU of North America that has proved to be the biggest stumbling.block to Bridges' ambitions and the ambitions of the waterfront Cpmmie clique. If it were not for the formation of the SIU of NA and the fight that the SUP principally, your own union here on the East Coast and other JSIU affiliates haVev carried on against* Bridges down through the years, there is little doubt that he would have succeeded in gaining a stranglehold on the sea­ going unibns: ' • Sefinen Drew The Line : •:*, Bridges has been under attack for a long time from many qiiiirters including the Government and the press. But none of these attacks iiave hurt him half as miich as the fact that seamen (MI the West Coast stood up against him and drew the line. Every time he's/tried to cross the line he's been driven back. Bridges himself is well aware that the SIU and its affiliates are the biggest obstacles to his ambitions. That's why the SIU of NA in general and the SUP in particular have been his favorite target and that's why he will ally himself with any forces In attempts to binder the progress of the SIU. It wasn't so long ^go out on the West Coast that our brothers in the Sailors Union stood almost alone in this fight.. Time and time again Bridges and the operators tried double-teaming' the Sailors with the help of NUMC&S. Now it's a different story. The Marine Firemen are with the SIU and the cooks, given the opportunity, will join the ranks tQO. When that happens it will be the end of the long fight to eliminate the last traces of Communist influence from US seagoing unions. In light of current world conditions, this Is more desirable and necessary than ever. The Quarterly Finance Committee's findings as to the Union's net worth and totel assets, as shown above,^ permit an interesting comparison of the Union's financial strength and growth over the years rtnce its inception. The following figures therefore are reprinted from the A&G District's report to the 1953 SIU Convention, at which the Union makes reports of all -its activities, including financial state­ ments: Year Total Net Worth 1942 76,754.46 1944 ..........................................,.................... 241,898.74 1947 .....................,.,..........-.................... a...... a: 618,450.02 1949 1,383,014.65 1951 1,429,671.95 1953 .^....... f....... ...... 2,890,913.42 The figures above, along with those of the Union's current financial standing illustrate that the SIU has experienced a steady accumulation of assets and net worth and is today a solid, robust organization. 'This picture is particularly significant because the period 1953-1954 is one of retrenchment and recession In the maritime industry. The heavy layups of ships and transfers to foreign flags have resulted in tl5 loss •f income to the Union of some 4,000 dues payers who have left the indus^y during this period. This fac­ tor has had only minor effect on the union's financial position, as illustrated by the net worth figure of >2,896,913.42 in 1953, and the $2,702,366.57 of today. Additional Membership Financial Resources In addition to the assets Seafarers possess in their Union proper, the Quarterly Financial Committee noted that SIU men have a tremendous reserve of assets in the form of the Seafarers Welfare and Vaca­ tion Plans. At the present time, these funds have combined assets .of $4,768,223.55, which guarantee that Seafarers will receive their Union-negotiated welfare and vacation benefits. These funds are exclusive of the $5,729,316.95 already paid out in benefits to Seafarers. Thus the combined assets standing behind Seafarers amount to almost $71^ million. SIU A Job For Every Membership Book in The SIU In addition to providing its membership with the many facilities necessary for the comfort, relaxation and conduct of their business, one of the most important functions of a seafaring union is to protect the employment and job opportunities of its people. On this issue, the Quarterly Committee's report shows that the SIU has maintained one of the most favorable ratios of jobs to men in the industry—one contracted job for every SIU book member. This ratio of one book for every job is even more Impressive in light of the tremeridous loss of jobs to all American seamen in the past two years through lay-ups and trans­ fers to foreign flags of American ship^. In job protection the SIU man is the best fed, best protected In maritime. The SIU man therefore has not mnly the knowledge that his union is strong and sound financially, but that he himself enjoys the highest degree of individual economic security of any seagoing man in the world. %;-ivr!f>Sv J— • - ''' ' f .•-'''.''---'•is y0Ult.Flt08f.iM IS BUSINGS* WELFARE SERVICES PEPAPTMENT �-; '• *F^ Af-' i--' -••'••-' • V '"•• 06fober^lSrl954 V-, *"' rsii 1PMAf StSAfARERStOG ILA Phony Tie-Up Ends On Employers' Terms Opening Neat Tipping off their inability to stampede the stevedores and shipping compsnies into giving them anything better than they were offered six months before, officials of the old Inter­ national Longshoremen's As-* : sociation (independent) balled Shipping Association voluntari y off a hastily-called portwide came up with an offer of ten cenls stoppage last week and allowed New York longshoremen to go back to work. » In the process, New JTork's 25,000 longshoremen lost two days' wages, harbor activity was thrown into a turmoil and the dockworkers wound up no better off than when they~ walked off the job. They "gained" a ten-cent' pay package including eight cents more per hour in wages retroac­ tive to October 1, 1953, and an additional two-cents an hour in the employer contribution of five cents per hour to the ILA Welfare Fund, retroactive to- April 1 of this.year. However, the employers had bettered that offer six months ago, when it was rejected by the deaders of the AFL-ousted pier union. Shippers Offered More At that time, with the harbor tied up in the midst of the wrangle beween the new AFL Internation­ al Brotherhood of Longshoremen and the old ILA for control of the port's dockworkers, the New York New 'Prop' The largest controllable-pitch propeller ever designed for a US oceangoing vessel has been order­ ed by the Maritime Administration and will be installed on a Liberty ship as part of an experimental in­ stallation of a gas turbine propul­ sion plant. According to the MA, the con­ trollable-pitch propeller is the most promising-means of maneu­ vering and reversing the gas tur­ bine ship. It provides a means for reversing the ship from full power ahead to full astern in a very short time, without changing the direction of rotation of the main engine, and also enables the gas turbine to operate most efficiently for all loading operations. The 17'6" prop will be Installed on ajjiberty selected from the Na­ tional Defense Reserve Fleet. —eight in wages and two for wel­ fare—all of it retroactive to Octo­ ber 1, 1953, in an effort to settle a month-long-walkout. . The old ILA leadership, how­ ever turned it down, and the dock­ ers went back to work a week later anyway—with no contract im­ provement. In the interim, because of the rapid depletion of the ILA Wel­ fare Fund, the employers again came forward and, for the past six months, have been voluntarily pay­ ing a total of seven cents an hour per man'to the welfare kitty. This is the same two-cents "gain" figure incorporated in the settlement which ended last week's two-day strike. The peace pact also- contained a vague "promise" bj>^ the employ­ Drawing shows exterior of new SIU Baltimore port office, which will be ready for use within the next ers that they might some time in few weeks. SEAFARERS LOG will carry fuii photo layout when hail opens. the future boost the weifare contri­ bution and exacted a pledge from The brand new Baltimore port office, finest Union hall of its kind in the industry, will be the ILA leadership to hold off "open for business" br} or about November 1. Contractors are now putting the finishing possible future strike action for at touches and installing furnishings preparatory to turning over the property for full and least 45 days while negotiations permanent occupancy. 'When-* ^ gp on. From 'the sidelines, meanwhile, the hall is completed the SEA­ lation. Since it is four stories high supplied with ample space and de­ the AFL-IBL, which still holds the FARERS LOG will carry* a an elevator has been installed for signed for speedy service to meet allegiance of slightly less than half full picture and story layout on its the convenience of the member­ Seafarer's needs. The SIU Vaca­ ship as well as for ease of hand­ tion Plan and the Seafarers Wel­ the harbor's dockworkers, made no operations. attempt to work the harbor areas The opening of the Baltimore ling equipment such as furniture fare Plan have been provided with all the necessary facilities for their controlled by its membership in an hall will mark the second mile­ and files. As in New York, the lower levels functions. The hall is surrounded effort to let the old ILA officials stone in the SIU's long-range "hang themselves." progress to provide modern halls of the hall are devoted to eating at the side and rear by a good-sized ^or Seafarers in all ports where and drinking facilities and the Sea parking lot for use by the member­ 'Sweetheart' Settlement Chest. A modem cafeteria with a ship. The rooftop solarium is glass "We knew they couldn't come the SlU operates. glass-walled kitchen and a spacious enclosed on all sides and offers an Seafarers who considered the up with anything better — and cafe are provided, with more space excellent view of the harbor and might lose out — if they pulled a Brooklyn headquarters hall the for table service than in New York. city of Baltimore. last word in union facilities when strike," declared James Egan, secretary-treasurer of the IBL's it opened three years ago will find These facilities will 8e reserved Port Council, "and they ran true the Baltimore hall surpasses head­ exclusively for Seafarers. The Sea to form. While 25,000 longshore­ quarters in many ways—in space, Chest retail outlet has far more men lost two days' pay, ILA lead-, layout and variety of facilities for space than at headquarters, permit­ ers wrapped up their 'sweetheart' men on the beach. In planning the ting it to carry a wider selection of pact with the shipping association Baltimore hall the Union and the goods. A barber shop, bootblack Headquarters again wishes and left the men holding the bag. architects had the advantage of stand, laundry drop, baggage room, to remind all Seafarers that "On top of losing the retroac­ experience in operating headquar­ library, lounge, television room and payments of funds, for what­ tivity in welfare contributions that ters. Accordingly Baltimore will other recreation facilities are also ever Union purpose, be made they could have had six months contain many features that were available, some of them on the only to authorized A&G repre­ ago, they did nothing about the not installed in New York. Then, fourth deck recreation level. The modern shipping hall is sentatives and that an official real problems of actual working too, the existence of an additional Union receipt be gotten at that conditions on the docks. There's story made possible the construc­ similar in design to that at head­ time. If no receipt is offered, still no guaranteed eight-hour day, tion of a solarium and rooftop re­ quarters, containing the same type be sure to protect yourself by paid holidays and all the other creation area offering an excellent of shipping board. It will double in brass as an ample and com­ immediately bringing the mat­ items of real concern to the men place to relax between job calls. To . begin with, the Baltimore fortable meeting room for port ter to the attention of the sec-^ working on docks. These provisions retary-treasurer's office. have gone by the board," he hall ig completely air-conditioned meetings. Administrative offices have been throughout with a built-in instal­ added. Be Sure to Get Dues Receipts YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH SEAFARERS GUIDE TO BETTER BUYING those built under Title 1 of the National Housing Act. These are generally to be found in the outskirts of cities The housing problem has become the toughest puzzle •and the more rural areas where land is cheaper. They are for a family to solve on a moderate income. Housing has small, with generally less than 800 feet of living space, so become the football of the speculators—one of the juiciest select carefully with an eye to expans\pn possibilities if melons, of this era, with increasingly upsetting effect oni you have a growing family. They also have low taxes, working families' plans and hopes. From 1950 to 1954 which is, why some towns are refusing to permit any more housing costs rose an average of 14 per cent, but the'jump Title 1 houses to be built, claiming that the low taxes has been eyen bigger for renting families, who on the don't cover the cost of schooling for the children living average now pay 19 percent more rent than five years ago. in these houses. Many families who always rented now find^ themselves You may be able to locate such "Title 1" houses for forced to buy houses to escape rent gouges. sale in your locality by asking the FHA office in your city, But costs of individual homes have remained at high local banks or the real-estate editor of your local news­ levels too. A house which cost $7,000 to build (not to buy) paper. in 1945, wept up to approximately $12,000 in 1952 and by Older Houses Cheaper this year had come down to about $U,000. Another possibility for finding reasonably-priced hous­ But you couldh'^t buy it for $11,000 near a large city, ing is in older hous^. These were overpriced in recent because there is a growing shortage of improved land years, but as more new houses are built, prices of older around cities', and builders are tending to use remaining houses are being forced down. For one thing, they gen­ plots for larger and costlier houses. erally require a larger down payment, so a family with Thus you have to move further out from town nowadays a little capital is in a better position to get a favorable to find the better values in housing. This discourages men price. Also, an older house gives you an opportunity to who must travel to work, but Seafarers don't have that invest some -"sweat equity'" by renovating it. "Sweat problem and may have a^ advantage there. equity'' is the value you add to a house by the labor you Among the lowest-priced dew houses still ivailabie are invest in it. But an older house should be carefully se­ Ways Of Cutting Housing Costs •1 c Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying lected, particularly as to adequacy of electrical wiring, heating plant and insulation, and the future of the neigh­ borhood. Note especially how well nearby property owners maintain their houses, and signs of the encroachment of stores and factories into an older neighborhood. Many men who never before had any experience in carpentry these days build some or all of their own homes, or expand or complete them. One growing trend is to have a contractor build a shell which you finish your­ self—not an intricate job if you use dry walls. Other families have had some success buying ready-cut mate­ rials—airthe materials are sized and ready-cut. One family in Wisconsin reports that with an experienced carpenter as ^guide (he put in 66 days of work) the husband built a fiTe-room "ready-cut" house at a cost of about $5,000 including a full concrete basement. Because of the accumulation of mortgage interest, tha 30-year mortgages ^ith low down payments now per­ mitted by the Government are not necessarily a boon to the home-buyer. We advise that on any mortgage you make sure that the lender gives you a right of prepayment without penalty. On a $10,000 mortgage at five per cent running for 30 years, you will repay a total of $19,000 with interest. If the mortgage is paid up within 20 years, you will repay $16,000, which is plenty at that. x-.i.J-V.'-:'-! •ill'I '•'•a.Si a .'S '"a •C.'f �SEAFARERS October 15, U54 IOC Norfolk Sea Uniono Protoot Tranofors WEST GERMANY TO GET ARMY—-Agreement has been reached between the US, Britain, France and other western nations to grant full sovereignty and the right to rearm to West Germany.. ^The agree­ ment came at a nine-power conference In .London after months of bickering over the rearming of Germany. The German Army will be limited to 12 divisions and an 86,000-member Air Force. No atomic arms, guided missiles or other "pushbutton" devices will be permitted. 4 • Dramatizing the fight of US maritime unions against the Maritime Administration's ship transfer policy, members of the SIU and other sea unions demonstrate in Norfolk,to protest the transfer of the SS USO to Liberian registry. The ship is one of 27 approved by the Government for transfer to for­ eign fiags in the past two months. Seafarers who took part in the beef-were J. Anderson, J. Hodges, M. E. Walker and Cecil Saunders. r I«^ I i-P-'-. i? S"'- I K, lit; Scholarship Applications Opened Applications are now open to qualified Seafarers under 35 or the children ©f Seafarers who wish to compete for four SIU scholarships worth $24,000 which will be awarded in 1955. Eight college scholarships each worth $6,000 have been granted by'the Union's Welfare Plan in the past two years. high school class and three Princeton, NJ, which conducts the The awards, believed to be their testing program. letters of reference. the largest of their kind in the Needn't File Early All candidates will also have to US, provide for four years of Interested applicants for the SIU schooling in any course of study at take one of the standard College any college or university in the Entrance Board examinations scholarship'awards need not sub­ US chosen by the winning candi­ which are given at regular inter­ mit their qualifying material to the dates. They are generally an­ vals Jthroughout the country and in SIU Welfare Plan in advance ol nounced in June of the year in some foseign lands, the first of taking the examination, but must which study is to be begun to en­ which is scheduled for December do so by the time the last exam able the successful candidates to 4, 1954. The cfosing date for fil­ is given. As In the past, the winning can­ make final arrangements for en­ ing applications to take this exam didates will be selected by a panel tering school that fall. The; Union is November 13. program, another SIU^ •"first in Other dates for the examination of college administrators on the maritime," was launched in 1952. are January 8, March 12 and May basis on their performance on the 21, all in 1955. The closing dates college entrance exam and their Need Three Years' Seatime In order to qualify, applicants for these are December 14, 1954, past records. Applicants must be must produce records of three and February 19 and April 30, accepted by an accredited college years' seatime aboard SIU ships 1955. Arrangements can also be or university before they are elifor themselves or, in the case of made for a special exam for those gibfe to receive an award, but not children of Seafarers,- for a parent. who live more than 75 miles from before taking the exam. Further information can be ob­ In addition, they must furnish a a city in which the regular test is high school transcript showing a given. All exams are graded by tained from the SIU Welfare Plan, standing in the upper third of the Educational Testing Service, 11 Broadway, New York City. Cartoon History Of The SIU MCCARTHY CENSURE INDICATED—The senate will go into spe­ cial session after the November elections to consider the report of the six-man special Senate committee which recommended censure of Senator Joseph McCarthy on two counts. The committee unanimously found that the Senator merited censure because of his refusal to ap­ pear at a Senate committee hearing early in' 1953 and his abuse of wit­ nesses at Congressional hearings. All signs indicate that the fuli Sen­ ate will adopt the report by a convincing vote. Pro-McCarthy forces in the Senate Indicated they would put up a strong fight against cen­ sure. They lost one of their strongest backers when Nevada Democrat Pat McCarran died at the age of 76. it it if POLLSTERS SEE DEMOCRATIC GAINS—Opinion polls and sur­ veys on the coming elections see the Democrats regaining control of the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate-as well. Evidence points to a swing back to the Democratic column, although previous elections have shown that such evidence is not always reliable. Re­ publicans are taking the trend seriously and party workers have been warned that the GOP faces an uphill fight. Territorial elections in Alaska this week gave a clean sweep to the Democrats. Observers pointed out that the results in Alaska for the past 40 years have clearly forecast which way tho rest of the country would go in November. 4.4 4 FRENCH RED SPY RING REVEALED—^Three top national officials of the French Govemmept have been arrested, as well as other indi­ viduals charged with espionage on behalf of the Communists. Tho officials are accused of handing over details of French defense plans in Indochina to an* intermediary who, in turn, delivered them to the Communists who used them.to advantage in the Indochinese fighting. French Communist Party leaders are involved in the charges. 4 4 4 NEW ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION PLANNED—The Navy will send an icebreaker to Antarctica and establish temporary bases for a year, in­ cluding one at the South Pole itself. One of the announced purposes of the expedition is to determine how the melting of Antarctic ice is effecting the level of the world's oceans. It is widely believed that military considerations are also part of the picture. 4 4 4 ITALIANS TAKE OVER TRIESTE—The Governments of Italy and Yugoslavia have settled their dispute over the major seaport fcity of Trieste with the Italians taking control of the city proper. The set­ tlement means that American and British troops will leave the city in a couple of weeks and permit the Italians to incorporate the city into their national administration. 4 4 4 DIMAGGIO TAKES THIRD STRIKE—One of the most publicized Hollywood marriages of recent years has come to the inevitable Hol­ lywood ending with the announcement that Marilyn Monroe would divorce ex-baseball great Joe DiMaggio. The marriage began with a blare of trumpets nine months ago and the couple has been very much in the limelight since. 4 4 4 HISS PRISON RELEASE DUE—Alger Hiss, former State Depart­ ment official who was the central figure in sensational spy ring charges and was later convicted of perjury will be discharged shortly from the Federal penitentiary. Indications are that he will again be sum­ moned before Congressional committees for further investigation of Communist operations in Government agencies. . -Panmnantan Boycott NIK. 74 Ifew- • IIK ;• I#;; t-i fj'- "J'- Although a world boycott of Panamanian shipping had been set up in 1948, in Oslo, Norway, at a meet­ ing of delegates to the Int'l Transportworkers Federa­ tion, it was slow to go into effect. Meanwhile, ships ilwpt transferring to Panama to escape safety ruleo enforced in regular maritime nations. Finally, in April, 1990, after many postponements, amid efforts to settle the problem amicably, delegates from unions in the ITF, including the SIU, met in Amsterdam, Holland, to get the boycott underway. The competition of substandard Panama shipping had become too gr?i(t a tbrrat The SIU and SUP spearheaded the campaign in the US and met with their first success in July,-when the sup established American conditions and wages on a Panamanian-fiag ship. The victory iocused worid at­ tention on itho union against cut-throat competelidn to US shipping from "runaway" flag nations. : �Sg^FiiRgHg t&O Par*'Seres '50-50' Law Boosts Coal Shipments SIU NEWSLETTER from WASHINGTON A alzable proportion of new workers were brouvht under the oldage and survivors insurance system by Public Law 761 enacted by the last session of Congress. Approximately 7 million persons heretofore excluded from the program are now brought within its scope. In the maritime field, two new classes are brought into the program, (1) employees engaged in fishing and related activities, on vessels of 10 net tons or less or on shore. It's estimated that some 50,000 fishermen are involved in this category—(2) American citizens employed by Amer­ ican employers on vessels and aircraft of foreign registry. jj, ^ One ot the hottest maritime cases for the past few years involves the so-called dual rate system of steaniship conferences, a subject that has been in and out of court several times. For the. past several years, a team of three, Isbrandtsen Co., Inc., the Dept. of Justice and the Dept. of Agriculture, have teamed up in an effort to have the dual rate system outlawed. To date, these protestants have had considerable success in prevent­ ing steamship conferences from establishing two levels of rates. The whole issue is coming to a head very quickly now, and the final answer is expected to come—^not from the Federal Maritime Board—^but from the Supreme Court. " t t Steamship operators in the US coastwise and intercoastal trade have not been eligible in the past to receive Government construction sub­ sidies, principally on the ground that these trades are "protected" from foreign-flag competition. However, this' particular segment of the American merchant marine now can anticipate that the new Con­ gress convening here next January will at least give consideration to subsidies -for these domestic trades. Transcontinental rails and truck operators will oppose construction subsidies for domestic ship lines. Because this would be quite a de­ parture from existing law, there is considerable doubt that Congress will go along with the idea at this time. A ship construction subsidy for domestic shipping companies simpiy means that the vessel could be purchased by the US operator at what it would cost if built abroad. X ^ X The outstanding maritime policy of this country is to have a strong merchant marine (1) for national defense purposes, but also (2) to move the foreign and domestic commerce of this nation. Here's how the Eisenhower Administration has failed thus far to carry out this pojicy. Although the major US shipping laws emphasize the necessity of having a strong fleet to carry cargoes (as well as for defense purposes), the Republic Administration believes that the over­ riding interest of the Federal Government in its reiatioh to maritime matters lies in the national defense aspects—that the Government's Interest in shipping should be largely limited to the nation's needs for defense planning. The result of this kind of thinking is that the Republic Administra­ tion is in favor of a limited merchant marine capable of expansion in time of war, but not in favor of a merchant marine strong enough in peacetime to move all of our domestic cargoes, and at least one half of our foreign trade. ' . 4" i t For many years now, the US has been encouraging Its allies to re­ frain from trading with Russia—particularly in articles that could be turned into war materials. However, one of the biggest offenders of this understanding proves to be Britain: ^'or example, your reporter has learned from State Dept. sources that Russian interests have about completed the purchase of their third British vessel, the 10,000-ton MV Stanbui*n, from the Stanhope Steamship Co. In addition. Ministry of Transport authorization is considering sale to Russia of the 10,000-ton Queen Anne owned by Thos. Dunlop & Sons, and negotiations are believed to be under way for the sale of other British ships to Russian Interests. 4> <4 The total number of merchant ships registered under the. flag of Panama is somewhat small—mostly US and Greek, and they very sel­ dom touch Panamanian ports. Panama does not possess a fleet of- its own but its government now is planning a fleet, government-owned, pri­ marily to engage in trade between that country and the US. . Some 311 vessels in Panama's merchant fleet, as of the end of last year, were formerly under US registry, and 116 under British registry, out of a total of 847 vessels registered under Panamanian flag. Last year, the Panamanian National Treasury collected $324,781 from •hip registration fees, $136,487 from the property tax applicable to the vessels, and about $500,000 from consular fees collected for providing •ervices to Panama's merchant fleet overseas. ' • 4 - 4"' - 4" The two tanker bllla enacted by the last Congress, designed to en­ courage the construction of new tonnage, may be a complete flop. At ' this stage, the feeling is that the program lacks sufficient attractive­ ness—that there will not be an overwhelming response from industry, but merely a token response by certain major oil companies. Under the tanker-trade-ln-and-build program, it was ^loped that In­ dustry would be encouraged to turn in to the Goverment up to 20 T-2's, in exchange for a credit on the construction of some 10 new and larger tankers. The other program involved construction of still other tankers with the Military Sea Transportation Service agreeing to char­ ter them for periods up to 10 years. Some Companies may turn in bids under the program merely to ghow that there is nothing possible that could be accomplished under the laws, as they stand, and that Congressional clarification will be necessary in the next Congress. For example, on the MSTS charter proposal, many of the private tanker^ lines are against the provision giving option to MSTS to purchase the tankers at the end of the 10year charter period. In addition, private industry dpesn't particularly like the idea of having to build new tankers with an 18-knot speed. ' Taking a crack at-working ashore for a while. Seafarer Jimmy Boyles is shown at work in his television repair and service shop in Norfolk as h*e tries to figure out what's wrong with a customer's TV^recelver. Boyles sails as an electrician. Parlays SIU Savings Into TV Repair Co. NORFOLK—The best way to save a bankroll with which to launch a shoreside business is to ship out via the SIU, in the opinion of Jimmy Boyles, who parlayed the savings from five and. a half years at sea"*^" into one of this city's leading the money and save a good share of it than is provided by sailing television sales and service on SlU-contracted ships," he ex­ establishments. After sailing for five years as an electrician and six months in the licensed ratings of second assis­ tant and chief engineer, Boyles came ashore in November, 1953, to enter the television business. His last ship was the Longview Vic­ tory (Victory Carriers). With his partner, Marion Crank, an experienced TV technician, they started doing business as the Econ­ omy Television and Appliance Co. in a small one-room shop. They operated their pick-up and deliv­ ery service, as Boyles put it, "out of the back end of a 1946 Chevro­ let sedan." Business Booming Since then the business has thrived and expanded. Concentrat­ ing 'on the repair end of the busi­ ness rather than selling new sets, they have obtained contracts to service all sets sold by some of Norfolk's leading TV sales com­ panies. Their shop has been moved into spacious three-room quarters occupying more than 3000 square feet of floor space apd the delivery end of the business has been speeded up by the addition of two shiny, new panel trucks. A third truck is on order. Both. Boyles and his technicianpartner service the sets. The elec­ trical know-how which Boyles em­ ployed aboard ship gave him a good foundation for the complexi­ ties of television work, he said. Boyles, who is married, likes the iife of a businessman ashore. "I have a word of advice for any­ one . who wants to come ashore and go into business," he'said. "It pre­ sents an interesting challenge, but the guy who thinks he wants to run his own business should bear in mind that to make a go of it he must be willing to put plenty of hard work into it. There is no overtime and no limitation on the hours you work." Boyles gives full credit to the SIU for enabling him to get off to a good start toward saving the cap­ ital he' needed for his initial in­ vestment. "I know of no other plflce where a<.man bias,the opportuiiity to^earn plained. A brisk but temporary revival of American shipping on the coal run to Europe is seen in the coming weeks as the result of a Govern­ ment program to ship 10 million tons of coal to Europe this fall and winter. Under the terms of the perman­ ent "50-50" law passed at the last Congress after a vigorous fight by the SIU and other maritime un­ ions, US ships will be entitled to carry at least half of the coal cargoes or 5 million tons in all. This could figure to as much as 700 voyages by American ships, as­ suming that Libertys will handle most of the coal shipments. Rates Raised One effect of the Government announcement has been to raise rates on commercial coal ship­ ments near to the point where USflag ships might be able to par­ ticipate ~ in some of the regular commercial trade *this winter. The 10 million-ton shipment was sponsored originally to help out the soft coal industry which has been declining year by year in the face of competition from other fuels. Coal-poor countries such as Spain,. Italy, Greece and Yugo­ slavia will be recipients of most of the shipments. The ports likely to prosper mo^t from the flurry of coal traffic are Norfolk and Baltimore. Disability $ 'Lifeline' To Seafarer Under 65 For disabled men over 65 the SIU Welfare Plan's disability benefit usually more than doubles the money provided by the Federal Government in old age payments. But for men under 65 it is far more impor­ tant. It's the lifeline that and to the local seaman's club near enables them to keep their his home. Every once in a while heads above water. * if the weather and his health per­ One such Seafarer who up un­ til now has been living solely and exclusively off the $25 a week benefit is Thor Thorsen. Thorsen has been on the list since last November follow­ ing a severe at­ tack of , arthritis and a number of heart attacks. Thorsen Just last week he passed his 65th birthday, but as he put it, "I'm still waiting for my first Government check, but the disability money has been coming in every week." Extra Margin Thorsen figures things will be more comfortable with the Gov­ ernment money coming in, giving hilh that extra margin for buying new clothes and other irregular ex­ penses. He'wonders though, what he would have done in the last yeardf the Union Welfare Plan had not stepped into the breach. The veteran Seafarer, who has been sailing since back in 1908 in the deck department, has lived in Brooklyn for the last 26 years in the Bay Ridge section. These days his arthritis and heart condition compel him to take life easy, but he does manage to get around a little bit to the local Methodist church of which he is a member. mits he will make the short trip to SIU headquarters to keep in touch with old friends and ship­ mates. One Lakes Season . A native of Norway, Thorsen started sailing US ships back in 1917 whe.n he caught an oil tanker out of Vancouver. He tried one season on the Lakes in 1922-23 but didn't care~for it. "We were in and out all the time just like a ferryboat," he said. "You hardly had a chance to complete your watch and go ashore when the ship sailed again." For a time in the 1920's when shipping was bad he worked ashore as a carpenter, -painter and as a salesman in Chi­ cago department stores. Around 1929 Thorsen became a member of the old International Seamen's Union when that outfit was attempting to organize the ' Isthmian Steamship Company. He spent quite some time on Isthmian ships in those years, but more re­ cently has preferred Robin Line runs to South Africa. Thorsen's last trip was on the Robin Trent in the spring of 1953. He had to be hospitalized in May because of pleupisy and since then his arthritis has worsened consid­ erably. keeping him from working. The 65-year-old Seafarer has only one living relative, a sister in Oslo, Norway. He expects to con­ tinue staying on in Brooklyn where h'e has his closest friends, however. • .i �SEAFARERS PaccGtdit LOG October 15, 1954 I ti« Passengers Staged a stormy sitdown strike aboard the HollandAmericah liner Maasdam last week, after it suffered considerable bow damage in a crash with a French freighter and had to return to the pier in Hoboken,. NJ, from which it had sailed for Europe a few hours earlier. The tourists beefed that the company had failed to make adequate provisions for them as a result of the cancelled sailing . . . Choosing to maintain its Gulf and Caribbean services with foreignQnesUon: As » seaman, are yon flag vessels, the Ward Line has sold another ^air of its US-flag C-1 cargo ships, the Plandome and Short Hills, better known in recent In favor of burials at sea7 • years as the Siboney and Oriente. The sale leaves only two US-flag Theodore Gerber, carpenter: I'm vessels in the company's fleet. against graveyards; they're a waste i.- a. i of good space Conversion of the former Matson liner Mariposa, now Mhe Home that could be put Lines' Homeric, into a modern trans-Atlantic cruise ship, is nearing. to bettpr use. Its final stages at Monfalcone, Italy, where the rebuilding of the 26,000Besides, it makes ton vessel is being completed. She is due to make her maiden appear­ no differance in NY, on Feb. 11, to launch four special Caribbean cruises . . . ence where they Lack of cargoes has already idled more than 100 ore carriers on the put you after Great Lakes, although the normal shipping season there still has you're gone. One about six weeks to run . . . The Navy's Military Sea Transportation place is as good Service celebrated its fifth anniversary on Oct. 1, stilF under fire from as . another and private shipping companies and maritime unions for posing direct. Gov­ the sea where a ernment-sponsored competition to the weakened private industry. guy has worked all his life is as 4« 4" i • good as any. Soviet Russia and Sweden have signed a mutual aid treaty governing 4 4 4 all rescue operations for ships and aircraft in the Baltic Sea, under Charles Meloon, FOW: ^That's which continuous liaison between the maritime rescue services of both countries will be provided. Up to now, the Russians hbve consistently hard to say. I'm not in favor of refused to answer SOS signals from non-Soviet ships, even when the sea burials unless vessels were in sight of each other . . . All but two of a Norwegian they're really coastal liner's 300 tourists and crewmembers were saved when the necessary like Nordstjernon ripped its hull on a reef and sank in 20 minutes off the when a ship is far from port Borthern coast of Norway late last month. and that's t h e 3^ 4" The 26,950-ton tanker Socony Vaccum was launched for US-flag only thing that operation by the oil company of the same name in Quincy, Mass., last can be done. week and is due to make her maiden voyage from Texas to NY this Most guys have a December. The 6e4-foot vessel has a speed of 16¥2 knots and a draft family of some of 33 feet ... All segments of the maritime industry In California kind. A man's are united in a campaign to win the voters' support of a constitutional family is entitled to something bet­ proposition in the coming election which will codtinue the state's 40- ter that will give them a chance year exemption of US ships from property taxes. Backers of the measure to pay their last respects. 4 4 4. point out that the tax exemption is a key item in enabling US ships to Cecil C. Rush, chief pantryman: compete with foreign vessels which would not be subject to the local Burials Ht sea are very solemn taxes anyway. affairs because 44" t — there's nobody G. Joseph Minotti, Brooklyn lawyer and former Commissioner of there from the Marine and Aviation in New York City, has been sworn in to fill a vac­ family of the de­ ancy on the Federal Maritime Board in Washington. The other members ceased to pay his are Maritime Admini strator Louis Lothschild and E. C. Upton, Jr., who respects and no has just tendered his resignation . ,. . The Army has demonstrated a new real grief. I 51-foot barge designed for inland waterways, which is believed to be wouldn't want a the world's largest plastic vessel. Specific advantages of 1*^0 craft, which sea burial . for can transport five tons of dry cargo with a draft of oniy 21 inches, is myself because I that It is made of non-critical materials and would require little main­ don't want a tenance. watery grave for any reason. A 4 4 4., man's family should be there at Lykes Brothers has begun a new service from Glasgow to Gulf ports that final stroke of the belL In an effort to capture some of the heavy traffic in Scotch whisky imported to the Bourbon country for the year end holidays. The Dick Ellis De Angelo, AB: I'd rather Lykes cleared the Scottish port last week and will get eastbound service come home for a shore burial. I'm underway on Oct. 25 from Brownsville, Texas ... The new 10,188deadweight-ton Yokohama Maru is due to sail from NY today on the not for burials at second leg of her maiden trip to launch direct service between East sea unless they're Coast ports and Japan for Nippon Yusen Kalsha, a Japanese company. absolutely neces­ sary. It's unfair to a man's fam­ ily to have him go that way, without them having a chance ACROSS DOWN Lake cargo 33. Long knife to pay their last X. Subject of Ar- l. Gentle blows Progress 36. Newport — tide V of SIU 2. Single thing respects. If Coin of Iran Constitution 3. Old Norse 38. Capital of Patron saint something happened to Texas poetry «. De of sailors want a shore buriaL (Waterman) <• Way of doing Take oS 46. Hits S. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Far down Amos' pal Place to tie up A cons^teUation Invites British Channel island 18. Isiand off NJ 20. Port Egypt 91. BPOE members 93. Dizzy Dean's brother 96. Drops straight down SO. Noted French composer 31. Make a voyage 32. Hoot used in medicine 34. Rumanian coin 35. Port in N Africa 37. Wigwagger 99. Where Cardiff is 41. Suffix meaning "lung" 42. Boring tools 44. Bother 48. Portia's lover ^ In "The Mer­ chant of Ven­ ice" 91. Kind of floor covering 92. Old ship 83. Spoils • •"S?" to. 86. •7- beach • Portuguese / area in India Quarrel Require • g B. _ s. », ' things Fore-and-aft saiis Cargo from Aruba Williams and Kiuszewski Mountain nymph A sighting of shore clothes 43. teeak Run away 45. It rises and "It's falls move" Ship's bow (6. French pronoun Girl's name 47. Hospital in Naval base at Washington Dutch Harbor 48. Sack. Guide for a 49. African tribe motorist 50. Man's name (Puzzle Answer On Page 17) 4.4 4 MEET THE SEAFARER - .J ft' i* ' >: JOHN BUCCI, AB A firm believer in fresh air and home in a hurry and will take the sunshine is Seafarer John A. Bucci. 'round-the-world trips if they are Sporting a sunburned complexion available. in October, Bucci says that if you Bucci had one experience sail­ have to work, being out in the ing with a non-union tanker outfit fresh air on the deck of a ship is which- convinced him for all time one of the best ways there is of that he was better off on an SIU earning a .buck. With the over­ ship. He shipped but on Esso tank­ time that sailors get on SIU ships, ers and found out flrst-hajid why he adds, even a man who doesn't most seamen want no part of that care for fresh air can be satisfied." kind of company set-up. "There The 27-year-old Seafarer has are some seamen who like the idea been on deck with the SIU for the of working for one company and past four years. His Seafaring life getting a regular one-month vaca­ began when he caught the William tion each year. But to get that Sturges, a Government-owned Lib­ they have to take low pay and erty, down in Norfolk. At the time bum working conditions. Anyway she was under charter to the SIU- there's no job security working contracted Robin Line on the coal for an outfit like that. ^ run to Europe, which was quite a "I like to take a trip and come booming one^ until European coal off with a good payoff so I can mines caught' up with most of their take as much time off as I want local demand for fueL when I feel like it. I don't have Now On'Seamar to wait for any company to decide Currently aboard the Seamar when they are going to give me (Calmar) on- an intercoastal voy­ my free time. age, Bucci took advantage of his "Besides sailing with the SIU off-watch time to come up to the means that you don't have to de­ hall and pass a few sociable hours pend on one company to make with friends and former ship­ your living. After what's happened mates. to Esso in the last couple of years Bucci served an apprenticeship I'm not sorry I gave them up." on a seagoing career when he did a Aside from tjie money angle, four-year hitch yith Uncle Sam's Bucci finds sailing with the SIU Navy from 1944 to 1948. After in the deck department has social his discharge from the service he compensations. "I enjoy working decided to try his sea legs ashore with a group of men. It's usually for a while. It didn't take long much more pleasant than working before he was headed back to the on your own." sea again, this time in white cap More Action In NY and dungarees instead of the bell bottom trousers he had worn A native New Yorker, Bucci now before^ has his home in Wantagh, Long Likes Long Runs Island, and prefers to ship out of Since going back to sea, Bucci New York City. There's generally has kept pretty close to the freight- more action going on around head­ ship runs,, with the Isthmian line quarters, he says, and while he's being his particular favorite. He ashore waiting to ship the big town prefers that company's runs to all offers plenty to do to pass the time. others f6r several reasons. "First In addition, there's always some­ of all," he said, "on a long trip thing to take care of around/tho you can come home with a good- house. sized payoff and spend plenty of "I'm certainly happy that I time ashore before you throw in threw in with the SIU when I first for another job. You don't have, started sailing,", he concluded. to spend too much on the run "The conditions can't be beat. You either, because the ports are most­ get good representation all around ly cheap ones, even though Isth­ and good payoffs. Having an SIU mian makes quitef a few stops." book is the kind of security that Since he is single, he isn't par­ is pretty tough to match in any ticularly concerned about getting other outfit, at sea or ashore." LABOR ROUND-OP AFL leaders Indicated there was very little chance for affiliation by the International Fur and Leather Workers Union. Tho union, ex­ pelled from the CIO as Commu­ nist-controlled, has reshuffled its top posts with the resignation of President Ben Gold, who .is under conviction for perjury on charges of falsely denying Communist Party membership. The Fur and Leather Workers have been dick­ ering to get an AFL' charter. A possible merger with the Amalga­ mated Meat Cutters was also ruled out recently. . James Martin, FWT: I'd want a sea burial tnr myself; it's the best way for a sea­ •lii man, It's the quickest end easiest way, and there's no sorrow and moaning af­ terwards thai/ funerals on land always cause. A sea burial is a decent burial 4 4.4 An eleven-month old strike of and there's no funeral expenses to Pittsburgh department store work­ worry about. ers neared its first anniversary as A! Sacco, DM: It's all according new attempts to settle the walkout to the length of the trip the guy's collapsed. Members of 12 AFL un­ ion, 2,500 people in all, are in­ been on when it volved in the strike which includes happens. If the teamsters, building service em­ ship is only a ployees, clerks and office workers. week or so 'from Five major Pittsburgh department port, he's en­ stores are Involved in the strike titled to be which began last Nov. 27.-A series brought home so of proposals and counter-proposals that his family by both sides was put forward this can handle things week to end the dispute. in a regular man-' ner. I Wouldn't 4 • 4 • 4'" Long Island construction wdrk-' V ilb4''hWifial for myselfj ers have donated labor towards tho building of a new wing for treat­ ment of cerebral palsy cases. Mem­ bers of several AFL building trades unions turned out and donated ovM $100,000 in work for construc­ tion of the wing at the Nassau Cerebral Palsy Association's center. Expansion of the center will en­ able the Association 'to treat a growing number of cerebral pal­ sied children with new methods, developed in recent years. 4 4 4 Paterson, New Jersey, textile dyers have returned to work after a two-day strike af 90 dyeing, fin­ ishing and textile printi.?g plants. The 5,000 members of Dyers Lo­ cal 1733 (CIO) voted to accept a new one-year contract without any wage increases. Hourly wage rates under the contract range from $1.58 to $1.88. 4 4 4 Hollywood's motion plctur* workers are now covered by an in­ dustry wide. pension plan provid­ ing a n^inimum of $20 a month in .pensions for 18,000 workers. Forty different' unions ai% parties to the agreetneht which goes into effect on October 24. i �bcifober 15. 1954 SEAFARERS Pace .Nin*, LOG SEAFARERS^ LOG '—And Still The Champ!' Vol. XVI. No. 21 Oetobar 15, 1954 Published biweekly by the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District. AFL. 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32. NY. Tel. HYacinth 9-6600. Cable Address: SEAFARERS NEW YORK. .• PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Editor, HERBERT,BRAND; Managing Editor, RAY DENISON; Art Editor, BERNARD SEAMAN; Photo Editor, DAtma. NXLVA; Staff Writers, HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWW BPIVACK, At MASKIN, Gulf Area Reporter. BILL MOODY. ^4rAr\Q^ IM Vacation Increase One program of which the SIU has always been proud is the Union's Vacation Plan. When it was introduced it marked the first time that any maritime union had overcome the paid vacation problem. Before that the only way a seaman could hope for a paid vacation was to stay on one ship for as long as a year. It was the SIU which broke new ground for the industry by coming up with a central vacation fund, Union-adminis­ tered, into which all operators contributed. It was this which made it possible for seamen to collect vacation pay in the exact amount to which they were entitled. And by paying a flat rate to all seamen, irrespective of wages, the Union immensely simplified the administrative task. Almost $4 million has been distributed to date. As a result of the efficient and simple system set up under the Vacation Plan, the trustees find they are now able to approve an increase in vacation pay even though there will be no increase in shipowner contributions. Seafarers, in consequence, will be getting considerably more vacation pay than any other unlicensed seamen in the industry. That fact is eloquent tribute to the superiority of the SIU Vacation Plan. Stores And Feeding Good feeding has always been an SIU watchword. Through the years the Union has fought for adequate manning in the galley, sufficient stores, high quality and other practices that added up to eating pleasure. Now to further improve mat­ ters, the Union has set up a committee to meet with the operators on shipboard feeing. The committee is out to demonstrate how the use of su­ perior stores is actually cheaper through elimination of waste and spoilage. The committee will also assist steward depart­ ments in efforts to get maximum mileage out of ship's stores and to put out a variety of appetizing meals, attractively prepared and served. Needless to say, the committee feels that Seafarers them­ selves in all departments can contribute valuable ideas toward this goal. Accordingly, it welcomes all suggestions on this score. * 1. Welcome Forecast A West Coast maritimejjublication has a cheerful predic­ tion for union members. The source says that the GOP will take a severe setback this fall with the result that the work­ ing guy will regain some voice in Washington. The publication bluntly states that the GOP's anti-union, ro-big business position is responsible for the pending events, t declares that the GOP handed the "heavy sugar" in tax reductions to the wealthy, messed up the farmers, killed wage increases for Government employees and stacked the cabinet with big business spokesmen. This kind of talk sounds like the AFL and CIO speaking. Actually it comes from the "Pacific Shipper," a weekly pub­ lication which makes no bones about its Republicanism or its pro-employer viewpoint. The "Pacific Shipper" should be congratulated on its frankness. With its confession in the record, nothing more need be said. it S. f In Excellent Health As the SIU-A&(jr District nears two important milestones— its 16th birthday and the opening of the new Baltimore hall— a glance at the current balance sheet of the Union gives every Seafarer good reason for self-congratulation. In two im­ portant categories—jobs and financial reserves—the SIU is on very solid footing. Here is indivdual security, meaning jobs, and collective security, meaning a solid financial basis. This issue of the LOG (page four) reports that your Union has $2.7 million in assets, despite a rough two-year period of ship lay-ups, transfers to foreign flags and loss of revenue caused by over 4,000 men dropping out of the SIU. Moreover, the heavy loss of ships has not affected the SIU's ratio of a job for evry bookmember, a position no other seaman is in. So, despite rough weather in the maritime industry, the men of the SIU can pat themselves on the back, secure in the knowledge that the.SIU nears its 16th birthday in excellent health. li to i-.l ,i v ;'i> li, m. it j ji t .. Marine Exhibit Poses Questions To the Editor: I am now in the Army, stationed at Fort Myer in Arlington, Va., and so I was able to get into Washing­ ton during the recent convention of the American'Legion there. While, in the capital, I visited an exhibit about our merchant ma­ rine which was displayed in the lobby of the Department of Com­ merce building. I was happy to note that, among the other flags, those of our own SlU-contracted Seas Shipping and Alcoa com­ panies were re­ presented. I was also happy to note that the ex­ hibit, as a whole, was very interest­ ing and informa­ tive. At the en­ trance to the Goncalves building there were a spool of rope, an anchor and a propellor, and inside the ex­ hibit were many ship models and also many photographs with cap­ tions explaining the functions and importance of our merchant fleet. Not Entirely Pleased There were, however, many things about this exhibit which did not make me so happy. For in­ stance, I was very interested to see displayed statements such as these: "American merchant ships pay American seamen American wages" and "The American merchant ma­ rine is our fourth line of defense— vital in peace, indispensable in war." Also there were exhibited personal messages from President Eisenhower, Secretary of Com­ merce Sinclair Weeks and Mari­ time Administrator Louis Roths­ child. Now, apparently President Eisen­ hower agrees that the American merchant marine is an indispensa­ ble part of our defense system. But, If this is so. why isn't our "fourth arm of defense" getting the attention and support from our Federal Government that it de­ serves? Public In Dark I think that the real answer lies in the sad fact that the American people as a whole are either un­ aware of the vital importance of our merchant fleet or else are un­ aware of the fact that it could easily be led to the brink ot dis­ aster by the failure of our Govern­ ment to back it up the way it should. Also, as Seafarers, we know how much Ameriqan maritime labor unions like our own SIU have done to preserve and strengthen the merchant fleet, but it seems that very little is being done by the shipping companies. It seems that all they are interested in is in transferring as many of their ships as possible to foreign flags so that they can obtain cheap labor and avoid US tax and other laws and thus show as big a profit as pos­ sible. I would like to lu-ge all seamen to write as often as possible to their Senators and Congressmen. I think .« steady flow of letters could do a lot toward making sure the merchant marine gets a break. ii: .1 i Vot( Seafarer Thomas A. Scanlon ap­ parently made good in the tempo­ rary assignment of ship's delegate aboard the Kyska (Waterman). H e was serving as acting delegate until the crew got to electing a reg­ ular one, and there was no competition for Scanlon the post when it came up, with Scanlon being chos­ en unanimously. Further, the crew went on record giving him a vote of thanks for the good job he had done as acting delegate. Scanlon, who sails in the engine department, is a native of Connec­ ticut, but he now calls New Or­ leans his home. He's 43 years old and joined the SIU in New York on July 23, 1947. $ Two valuable suggestions that could be followed by all Seafarers aboard ship were offered to the crew of the Steel Flyer by Sea­ farer Michael J. Pugaczewski. For one thing, he proposed, and the crew agreed, that an inventory should be taken of all gear on board the ship that had been purchased by the Pugaczewski crew. Since many crews are in the habit of buying record players, games, even TV sets, Pugaczewski pointed out that unless they were listed as belong­ ing to the crew it might be assum­ ed in the future that they were company property. The result in such instances would be that a lot of effort and expenditure by Seafarer crews would go by the board unless the property was properly tagged as belonging to the unlicensed men aboard the ship. With an inventory on hand, ev­ ery crew would know what had been purchased by previous crews and in the event a ship was laid up, the gear could be turned in to the Union for use by the mem­ bership shoreside or in the hos­ pitals. Thanks when the ship paid off the outgo­ ing crew should leave a copy of the last ship's minutes to be read at the first meeting of the new crew. If there were any matters hanging fire, the new crew would be aware of them. Both suggestions were adopted by his shipmates. Many crews already follow the latter practice, making it a point to post a copy of the minutes on the crew bulletin board before paying off so as to leave a record of their activity behind them. If this were followed as a gen­ eral rule by all crews, both on minutes and repair lists, it would make life easier all around both for the new crew and the patrol­ men at the sign-on. Pugaczewski, a native of Balti­ more, joined the SIU in that port on November 3, 1945. He's 27 years old and still lives in the Maryland port city. l" t 4» Crewmembers of the Choctaw (Waterman 1 left a little bit of mys­ tery hanging in the air when they cited Seafarer George Johnson for his good work and went on rec­ ord to give him a vote of confi­ dence. The crew didn't specify e?^actly what it was Johnson. that Johnson had done, but in any case it was clear they were pleased with it. Since Johnson sails in the steward de­ partment, chances are they were talking about the cooking. Johnson, who comes from War­ ren, Indiana, received his SIU membership book in Norfolk on September 12, 1947. He is 27 years of age. i 4" A little bit of speechmaking aboard the Chiwawa (Cities Serv­ ice) won a round of applause for Seafarer James Murrell, who was serving as chairman of the ship­ board meeting. Murrell made some points that are always good to keep in mind—how present conditions aboard SIU ships were obtained and the steps that are necessary to maintain and improve them. The crewmembers' response shoyved that the- statements were well ,...1 ••I �skAPjinEns W^h€»M,UBi I fi'V- .; W'y,, p;i Si •k!p -•.-S, : AT* •>*: .-H- ?;. '•!/ ••• -., ^ti t v^' M> u--''"-».J V ' :C^'' U ' r. fi.: SlU I: .,.• • •: • Kf.' •••vM .1 ••ifj:;, / FIRST IN THE INDUSTRY •J -,:;-.f.^ c- I; , . 'y-..:. y,,; ^H,.|. ,; '5 I f ^rf.hv:^-: PLA Each shipowner pays the r<oRK-riM0s-i^same amount into the SlU Vacation Fund for VACATION PAYMENTS each man •»day worked BEGUN BY SEA UNION aboard his ships, regardless The Seafarera' International Unlon'a Atlantic and Gulf Dietrict, of a man's rating. The sea­ A. r. L., will begin paying today 93,900 000 in vacation money to Ita man makes no payment to •Mmbcra Thla fund, which waa contributed the fund. by eighty-seven ateamsbip compa­ nies under contract to the union, The payments are made I a^epresents thejirstjgiaranteedanri'Bl vacation sUowanceTonetT into a central fund where lieainen, esPljlaJly iiniijjHSed inspection is made con­ st a n 11 y of photostatic copies of all company crew lists to insure that correct payments are being made to the fund. •t--' • •t ' ?•'' ' I' Under the SIU administration of the fund, facilities are maintained at S'lU halls in all ports for handling applications by Seafarers. To collect vacation pay a Seafarer makes out an ap- plication at any SIU port office and submits his dis­ charges as proof of his seatime. A Seafarer can col­ lect on his vacation pay accumulated after a minimum of 90 days. The Seafarer's application is spot-checked in the local port and immediately air-mailed to SIU head­ quarters. If headquarters has any questions, the man can be contacted immediately in the port where he made application through the Plan's teletype network. The Seafarer's application at headquarters is first processed through an IBM department where it is checked against the seatime the employer has credited in his behalf. Once cleared here—an operation taking only a few minutes—his application is turned over to the administrative office and a check is written and air-mailed out to his SIU port office the same day his application was received. Often, where time is short, the teletype network is used in the major ports to further speed up an applica­ tion. In th( typed to he^ ately. Here doubt and aj plication laj now this pi minor hitch! Where a ters, his clail his vacation] As an ex£ Seafarers ceive a disci day. All t^ correlating record and farers will also the best , S;.;. \ < 1 • . r.. X?: The highest vacation payments in the industry, the speed in processing ond the efficiency of operation are all the result of the Union's deter| the best. More money for more men through the Seafarers Vacation PlanI i ,• ... ' •w • ,';;f • • i' •: , .y' - • �• X'Kt- ti PLAN SPEEDIEST SERVICE WORKS cases the man's application data is teleJlquarters iand the check written immedilie Union gives the man the benefit of the liumes all risks pending a check of his apIr through regular channels. Up until jcedure has worked very well with only Is. feafarer makes application at headquaris processed immediately and he receives bay in less than one hour. Iiple of the high efficiency and speed of the pation Plan, a man can pay off a ship, rej rge and collect his vacation pay the same Is is possible through the rapid receipt, lid recording of every Seafarer's seatime Ihe Union's determination that the SeaIt only have the best plan in benefits, but lin administration. /V>,. •) II i.i'' '..^i.ii MORE MONEY FOR MORE MEN Listed below are the payments of the three highest vacation plans in the mari­ time industry—lyith the Seafarers Vacation Plan way out in front. Here is a typical ship—a G^Z—with 34 unlicensed crewmembers. As the figures prove, the Seafarers Plan 7 gives more money to more men—without any gimmicks. Some plans offer additional pay if a seaman stays on a ship a year. The Seafar­ ers rejected this set-up in favor of spreading the benefits among all men, because only a small percentage of seamen stay on a ship over a year, which is one of the reasons the SIU fought for and set up the first industry-wide plan below. Iteting Seafarers PkiB Botun Plan 'Y* $176 $187.04 $176.40 D^ck MaifiL 176 160.58 154.42 SiU Deck MainL: .......... 176 160.58 154.42 SiU Deck Maint. 176 160.58 154.42 SiU AB 176 146.72 140.98 SiU AB 176 146.72 140.98 SiU AB 176 146.72 140.98 SiU AB' 176 146.72 140.98 SIU AB 176 146:72 140.98 SiU 176 146.72 140.98 SiU OS 176 113.96 111.58 SiU OS 176 113.96 111.58 SiU OS 176 113.96 111.58 SiU Oh. Elect: 176 232.96 219.80 2nd. Elect. 176 217.00 204.82 Oiler 176 146.72 141.12 SiU Oiler 176 146.72 141.12 SiU Oiler 176 146.72 141.12 SiU FWT 176 146.72 141.12 SiU FWT 176 146.72 141.12 SiU FWT 176 146.72 141.12 SiU Wiper 176 137.34 134.68 SiU Wiper 176 137.34 134.68 SiU Wiper 176 137.34 134.68 SiU Ch. Steward 176 182.14 171.78 176 168.56 159.04 SiU ^It. Cook-Baker 176 168.56 146.02 SiU [nd Cook 176 151.76 146.02 SiU S/lessman 176 113.12 111.02 SiU VIessman 176 113.12 111.02 SiU Vlessman 176 113.12 111.02 SiU S/lessman 176 113.12 111.02 SiU Jtility ................. 176 113.12 111.02 SiU 176 113.12 111.02 SiU 5984 4983.08 4784.64 SiU 176 146.56 140.72 SiU AB . •* •• • Galleyman total Crew Payment Drew Average /• . /> »• Highest Benefits Pkui -X' Ch. Cook nofron that the men of the SiU always rate Par*. Elevca SEAFARERS IPG October Uk ltM •-J These figures prove that a Seafarer receives an average of $30 per year more than a seaman covered by the next best plan and an SIU crew receives a thousand dollars more per ship. By taking 100 ships, for example, with 3,400 crewmembers, the deference becomes almost $100,000 more in the pockets of the Seafarers. So, Seafarers aboard the hundreds of SlU-contracted ships every year re­ ceive several hundred thousand dollars more than seamen covered by any other vacation plan. I �SEAFARERS Par* Twelv* 'OitoUr 15. 19^4 L6G PORT REPORTS Savannah: Port's Business Fair; 7 Ships in Transit Shipping In this port has been fair during the past two weeks, and it looks as if it wiU continue that way for a while. During this period we had no payoffs or signons, but in tran­ sit were the Antinous and DeSoto (Waterman): Steel Director and Steel Recor­ der (Isthmian); Seatrains Geor­ Maxey gia and Louisiana (Seatrain), and Carolyn (Bull). Oldtimers on the beach here are J. B. Farrow, R. C. Shedd and J. H. Maxey. Men in the marine hospital are W. H. Gilbertson, William C. Lee, A. W. Lima, Jimmy Littleton, James T. Moore, Paul Bland, James D. Cannady, Gilbert F. Wil­ son. James F. Lee and Rufus L. Fields. Jeff Morrison Savannah Port Agent ii New Orleans: Shipping Makes Up For Loss Of 'Extra' Johs tum, Jr., James £. Noonan and Charles W. Magee. The members here are pulling for the speedy recovery of Brother Oscar (Buck) Madere, who is in critical condition in the USPHS hospital following a stomach oper­ ation. Knud Larsen, John C. Vieiro, Oscar Bird, Clarence Lomax, Wal­ ter Makin and John Carolan were recently admitted to the hospital and are looking forward to being discharged soon. Duska (Spider) Korolia and Leonard Kay were readmitted to the hospital after be­ ing discharged recently. George Champlin and Jesse M. Lyles are convalescent patients and are also looking for their discharge slips soon, and back at the hall after treatment, and waiting to ship out, are John Sanders, Kenyon Parks, Marcus Evans, Lonnie Tickle and Clarence (Red) Cobb. The municipal authorities are taking steps to crack down on ships that dispose of garbage improperly and follow the practice of blowing their tubes while in port and spraying soot over many parts of the city. City Councilman Paul Burke said a "serious" problem has been caused by dumping garbage direct­ ly into the river and creating a rat problem on the waterfront. He said he favored "sending the cap­ tains to jail if that is what it takes to stop such practices." Lindsey J. Williams New Orleans Port Agent Boston: ^Sa-SO' Bill Is Topic At Norfolk Orewmen Filling Up On Queenslon Heights The boys on the Queenston Heights may soon be ordering new dungarees and shirts from the SIU Sea Chest as they are all get­ ting too fat for their old clothes. The steward on this -ship has been serving very good meals and the way the crewBuckley men have been packing them away they all soon will be in the heavyweight class. Oldtimer Mike Buckley, who has been In the hospital for quite a while as he has been unable to walk/ has been transferred to the TB building at Boston City Hos­ pital. Shipping here during the past two weeks has been slow. We paid In Norfolk hall, Norfolk port agent Ben Rees (center, behind desk) off and signed on the Queenston calls regular bi-weekly branch meeting to order. At Rees' right Heights (Seatrade), Logans Fort is patrolman James A. Bullock. Among other items on agenda, (Cities Service) and Republic members discussed effect of "50-50" bill on the port. (Trafalgar). In-transits were the Robin Tuxford (Seas Shipping) and Antihous and DeSotO (Water­ State Mariner and Greece Victory Son Francisco: (South Atlantic), and Barbara man). Fritchie (Liberty Navigation). J. Sheehan Signing on were the Mankato Boston Port Agent Victory (Victory Carriers); Hast­ 4> 4) 4^ " ings (Waterman); Cracker State Mariner (South Atlantic); Steel De­ New York: Shipping in this port slowed signer and Steel Surveyor (Isthmi­ down quite a bit during the past an), and Robin Kettering (Seas two weeks but stayed pretty even Shipping). with registrations. In transit were the Alcoa RoamDuring this period we had one er and Alcoa Partner (Alcoa); De­ payoff and sign-on—the Jean LaShipping in this port during the Soto, Chickasaw and Antinous fitte (Waterman)—and seven ships past two weeks was a little slower (Waterman); Kathryn and Eliza­ in transit: the Bienville, Raphael than during the previous two beth (Bull); Calmar, Seamar and Semmes. John B. Waterman and weeks, with 16 ships paying off, 6 Bethcoaster (Calmar); Seatrains Choctaw (Waterman); Marymar signing on foreign articles and 14 Savannah, Georgia and New Jer­ (Calmar); Orion Star (Oil Car­ in transit. We crewed up the Man- sey (Seatrains), , and Alexandra riers), and Steel Worker (Isth­ mian). kato Victory and Coe Victory, both (Carras). Claude Simmons Gates Sails As Bosun of Victory Carriers. Asst. Sec-Treasurer Our Seafarer of the Week is Ce­ Shipping during the coming two 4' 4- 4" cil Gates, who joined the Union in weeks should pick up a bit. The Mobile in 1941 and sails in 'the Maritime Overseas Company is Miami: deck department as bosun. Gates, taking out two ships in the next who recently got married, says he couple of days and it looks as likes all phases of the Welfare though we may also crew the Rob­ Plan, but thinks the maternity ben­ in Hood (Seas Shipping), on which efit is the best. He also says that an SIU standby gang has been During the past two weeks in this vacation pay is very popular With working for the past four weeks. It looks as if the spell of unsea­ port we paid off and signed on the all the men on the ships he has sonably hot weather which we had Florida (P & O) and had the fol­ sailed on. Gates says he believes here has finally broken and cool lowing ships in transit: Fairpoft, his 13 years with the SIU qualify Iberville and Chickasiaw (Water­ him to say it is the best union in weather is on the way. man), Ponce (Ponce Cement) and maritime, barring none. The ships paid off during the On the beach here are A. Florida (P & O). past two weeks were as follows: Meadows, A. Macapagai, C. Carl­ Since the Florida has come out Steel Designer (Isthmian); Lone Jack, Government Camp, Bents of drydock She is on a two, instead son, J. Callaghan, F. Votto, P. Fort, Cantigny, Paoli and Bradford of three-trip schedule, and this Nash, J. Jacobson, L. Ciamboli, J. Island (Cities Service); Elizabeth, gives the boys that much desired Sampson, B. Tombocon, J. Doyle and M. Prisament. Hilton, Frances and Suzanne (Bull); long weekend in Havana. In the marine hospital are Eddie Parr Coe Victory (Victory Carriers); Charles Brown, B. Stalsworth, J. Miami Port Agent Seatrain Texas (Seatrain); Cracker Perreira, C. Neumaier, O. Gustavsen, B. M. Foster, J. Childs, P. S. Yuzon, William V. Shaffer and H. E. Ailinghaus. Marty Brelthoff, Acting San Francisco Port Agent Shipping Slows Oown Bnl Piek-Up's Soon Shippiag Slows Oown Bnl Piek-Up Is One t t 4. Strife on the labor front has af­ Norfolk: fected SIU men In this port be­ cause of the loss of the extra ship­ yard jobs to which Seafarers on the beach were being sent through the AFL Boilermakers' Union During the last two weeks we here. The New Orleans boilermakers paid off one ship in this port, are supporting a five-state strike to signed on two and had five in enforce their de­ transit. The payoff was the Coun­ mand for in­ cil Grove (Cities Service) and the creases In wages sign-ons were the Council Grove and payments to and Ocean Nimet (Ocean Trans­ the welfare fund, portation). In transit were the Al­ and work on four coa Ranger and Alcoa Partner (Al­ big construction coa), Steel Advocate and Steel Re­ projects and a corder (Isthmian) and Southland number of small­ (South Atlantic). At the last meeting the port er jobs has been halted. The boil­ agent discussed the possible effect Madere ermakers are the "50-50" bill would have on this therefore sending their own out- port and pointed out that the crewof-work members to the extra jobs ing of the Ocean Nimet was indi­ which had been going to the SIU. rectly due to the passage of that This slack, however, has been bill and that the port could look taken up by lively shipping here for more such activity. In the USPHS hospital at this during the past two weeks. Paying off in this period were the Alcoa time are Herbert Bumpass, PresCavalier and Alcoa Runner (Alcoa); cott J. Spinney, George Leckler Del Norte, Del Oro and Del Alba and Lonnie Hall. (Mississippi); DeSoto and Iberville Ben Rees (Waterman), and Frederic C. Col­ Norfolk Port Agent lins (Drytrans) and signing on were the Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Pioneer and Alcoa Runner (Alcoa) and the Del Norte and Del Santos (Missis­ sippi). In transit were the Alcoa Pen­ 4^ -4' 4^ nant and Alcoa Pilgrim (Alcoa); Steel Rover, Steel Director, Steel Wilmington: Shipping Figures September 22 to October 5 Surveyor and Steel Recorder (Isth­ REG. REG. ftEG. TOTAL SHIP. SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL mian); Del Santos (Mississippi); DECK ENGINE STEW. REG. DECK ENG. STEW. SHIPPED Seatrains Georgia and Louisiana PORT 10 3 Boston 13 15 13 41 , 3 4 (Seatrain); Monarch of the Seas. City of Alma, Maiden Creek and 211 73 New York 83 90 84 257 74 84 Claiborne (Waterman); Genevieve During the past two weeks we 61 14 Philadelphia 25 19 23 67 28 19 Peterkin and Neva West (Bloom162 had the Orion Star (Oil Carriers) in 56 Baltimore 84 70 68 222 51 55 ' field), and Evelyn (Bull). 36 and it was a pleasure to pay her 8 Norfolk 18 11 11 37 14 14 off. She has a fine SIIJ crew Dies Aboard Del Sad 3 15 Savannah 9 7 4 20 5 7 aboard her, and she came in hei'e The members here were sadden­ 1 10 without a beef and signed on again Tampa 9 10 9 28 4 5 ed by the death of veteran Seafarer with no trouble for the Far. East. 184 59 Mobile 58 52 48 158 64 61 Charles Merritt, who died at sea In transit during this period 281 130 New Orleans 96 92 135 323 80 71 aboard the Del Sud (Mississippi). were the Marymar (Calmar); John 69 16 Brother Merritt, who was engine Galveston 27 19 23 69 27 26 B. Waterman, Raphael Semmes utility on the Del Sud, suffered a 63 and Choctaw (Waterman), ' and 23 Seattle 20 90 19 59 21 19 fatal heart attack on September 19. 56 28 Steel Worker and Steel Seafarer San Francisco 29 21 29 79 14 14" Funeral services were conducted (Isthmian). 28 8 Wilmington 12 • . 11 ' 12 35 9 11 - • in New ^Orleans on October € and Ernest B. Tilley pallbearers were his sblpmat^, '' > KWUniaiiMMi •Port>Affent <429 0' dylOO' ' "• 4»T " " 978'-^'li93it.a,nsefri I ' "-S Walter J. Smby. Willi«a A. Ocean Nimet Grewed, '50-50' Bill Is Oiled Florida Makes Switch To Two-Trip Sehodnio A&Gsmppme RECORD Orion Slar Signs On, Doparis For Far EasI �Oeieker 15.1954 * SEAFARERS Page Tbfrteoi LOG .... PORT itEPORTS Mobile: Bnilding Is Obialned For Sea Chest Outiel a big^ football game between Ala­ Lake Charles: bama and Vanderbilt at Ladd Sta-* dium and, to top off the picture, both fresh and salt water fish are really biting around here. Brothers On Beach At present the Port Authority, Among the brothers on the beach who have been enjoying some of which runs the affairs of this port, these things are G. Coker, C. Rod- is engaged in an expansion pro­ riquez, J. W. Smith, Jack Oossee, gram, and is trying to get more Clinton Mason, Chester Steers, freight tonnage in here. We, of J. B. Harrison, James Jones, H. course, are hoping that this will Smith, Otis Lehman, William Guil­ take place, and that more SIU ford and W. Yarbrough. freight ships will make this a port In closing, we would like to ex­ of call. tend our deepest sympathy to the Other than that, things have family.of Brother Henry Kopper- been pretty quiet here as far as smith on the recent accidental t'he SIU is con­ death of his young son—one of a cerned, but there set of twins about two years old. has been some Brother Koppersmith was on the trouble on an­ Maiden Creek at the time his son other labor front. was run over by a truck, but was The AFL Boiler­ reached at his first coastwise port makers are hav­ and flew home for the fuiieral. ing a beef with the construction Cal Tanner Mobile Port Agent contractors and all industrial con­ Gordano i 4. 4 struction has Galveston: stopped except for one job. The one company which has signed up is the Industrial Construction Company, owned by State Senator Guy Sockrider, who led the fight against the "right-to-work" bill and Shipping has been very slow in who has always been a good friend this port during the past two of labor. weeks. We paid off the Genevieve Shipping here during the past Peterkin (Bloomfield) and South­ two weeks hit a low spot. We had ern Districts (Southern Trading) a number of ships in,-but the crews and signed on the Southern Dis­ are all staying on and awaiting tricts and the Neva West (Bloom- the outcome of the tanker contract field). talks. In transit were the Del Oro and Calling in here during this pe­ Del Santos (Mississippi); Seatrains riod were the Cantigny, Paoli, Lo­ Texas, Savannah, New York and gans Fort, Chiwawa, Bradford Is­ Louisiana (Seatrain); Mae (Bull), land, Council Grove, French Creek and City of Alma (Waterman). and Bents Fort (Cities Service); We had a few minor beefs on Del Oro (Mississippi), and Excello some of these ships but they were (Excello). Over in Orange, Tex., all squared away we had the Val Chem (Valentine to the satisfaction Tankers). the crews. of Television Set Installed There, has also To perk up things, and service been a beef here by the old ILA, our members better, we installed a but this has not television set and were able to done much to watch the World Series. This port hold up shipping. is now hooked onto the coaxial The only ship cable, so we can get some good live held up was the programs. Lee Seatrain Texas, At our last meeting the black which was delayed about 24 hours. gang again took over the platform J. Lee is now on the beach en­ with W. L. Pritchett serving as joying the balmy weather and chairman and J. Mitchell as re­ hitting some of the local night cording secretary. Both are pump­ spots, and W. H. Whipple is also on men and both did a fine job. the beach. We have no men in the hospital . In the marine hospital are B. F. here at this time. Grice, Joseph Arras, A. N. Salas, For our Seafarer of the Week B. C. Seal, W. W. Currier, C. B. Young, K. A. Hellman, E. T. we nominate George Gordano who O'Mara, Felix Botello and T. hails from Pennsylvania but now calls New Orleans his _ home. Gutierez. George is one of our oldest mem­ Keith AIsop Galveston Port Agent bers, haying Joined the Union Port Hoping To Gel More Frolghtor Galls ^ In line with the Union's policy of making things as convenient as possible for the membership, we h^ve obtained the building next to the hall for use.as a Sea Chest warehouse a n d~ possibly a retail outlet for the Sea Chest if present plans materialize. The building is now being sur­ veyed for renovatidns that will provide the great­ est convenience Anderson for the member­ ship and the progress of this will be reported froni time to time in the SEAFARERS.LOG. Shipping in this port during the past two weeks can be considered good, wilh, some 184 men shipped to regular offshore jobs and 9b sent to various relief jobs in and around the harbor. The ships paying off during this period were the Citrus Packer, Monarch of the Seas, Maiden Creek and Morning Light (Water­ man) and Alcoa Puritan, Alcoa Pil­ grim and Alcoa Corsair (Alcoa). The Maiden Creek, Alcoa Puritan and Alcoa Pilgrim signed on again. In transit, were the Mary Adams (Bloomheld)'; Del Santos (Mississip­ pi); DeSoto and Iberville (Water­ man), and Steel Rover, Steel Direc­ tor and Steel Advocate (Isthmian). All beefs on these ships were settled with a minimum of trouble. Picture Could Change Prospects for the coming two weeks do not look too good at this writing, but the picture could change at any moment, due to the world situation, because nine Waterman ships are still laid up here and these ships will be ready to sail any time there is cargb available or an emergency crops up. In addition, we expect to have the following ships in port either for payoff or .in transit: Alcoa Patriot, Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Po­ laris, Alcoa Pointer, Alcoa Pilgrim and Alcoa Partner (Alcoa) and Claiborne, Monarch of» the Seas, Chickasaw and Hastings (Water­ man). On the local labor front every­ thing is quiet now. The Teamsters have settled their strike with the DeLuxe Cab Company, and the building trades' strike has been settled, and there are no beefs now pending by any labor union. Joined Union In '43 For our Seafarer of the l^eek we nominate Brother Walter J. Anderson who joined the Union in 1943 and has sailed steadily out of Gulf ports since then, usually out ^ Mobile as bosun or deck main­ tenance. Brother Anderson, who SIU, A&G District makes his home in Mobile, is mar­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Mulberry 4540 ried and' has three children, and Earl Sheppard, Agent BOSTON 278 State St. he thinks the best welfare, benefit Jamea Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 is the maternity benefit. Brother GALVESTON 21st tc Mechanic Phone 2-8448 Anderson's favorite sport is base­ Keith AIsop, Agent ball and during the World Series LAKE CHARLES. La....... 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke. Agent Phone 6-5744 he could be seen on the top . deck MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. every day, sweating it out. How­ Cal Tanner. Agent Phone 2-1754 523 BlenvUIe St. ever, he says he knew all along NEW ORLEANS Lindsey WiUiams. Agent that it would be the Giants. Magnolia 6112-6113 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn During the last couple of weeks, NEW YORK HYacinth 9-6600 incidentally. Seafarers on . the NORFOLK ;...127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 beach here have had plenty of 337 Market St. sporting events to occupy their PHILADELPHIA S. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635 FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. time with. First we had the World SAN Tom Banning, agent Douglas 2-5475 Series on TV on the air-condition­ Marty Brcithoil. West Coast Representative PUERTA de TIERRA. PR. Pelayo 31—La 5 ed top deck. There were about 150 Sal CoUs. Agent Phone 2-5996 2 Abercorn St. , men watching each -^ame and judg­ SAVANNAH Jeff Morrison. Agent Phone 3-1728 ing from the groans .there must SEATTLBF 2700 1st Ave. Jeff GUlette. Agent miiott 4334 have been quite few Cleveland . ,, . rTiu«_ TAMPA lAttirA ..... 1808-1811 wuv-roii «. N. Franklin rranKim ai. St. Ji|r*|«ter»^«BWMik'tl)i8fQA^Then we ||iia<V.SRay whitAtAgcnl {>,V PhqaiM 2-1323 SoHlhern Districis, Neva West Sign On away back in its early/ days, and he sails as AB. He is now riding coastwise tankers but for many years he sailed offshore ships and he says that nowhere in the entire world can a seaman find the rights and benefits that the SIU assures its members. He also warns the younger members to be watchful that none of these rights and bene­ fits^ are lost, because he knows what it means to sail under rot­ ten conditions. That's aboutit except to say that the hunting season for dove and squirrels is now on, and some of the boys ha\7e been doing some shooting, but so far all we have heard about is the ones that got away. Leroy Clarke Lake Charles Port Agent t Baltimore: i* 4" Three Ships Crew Up; Hall Ready Hovemher i Shipping in this fair city of ours has taken a turn for the better and we have just completed crewing up three ships that have been idle here for some time. Naturally, the members went all out to grab these jobs for, as you know, shipping has been on the slow bell here. During the past two weeks we had 13 ships pay off, 9 sign on and 10 in transit. The following were the payoffs: Evelyn and Marina (Bull); Alamar (Calmar); Winter Hill and Chiwawa (Cities Service); Robin Wentley (Seas Shipping); Fairport (Waterman); Oremar (Cal­ mar), and Marore, Chilore, Cubore, Santore and Baltore (Ore). Signing on were the Bethcoaster and Portmar (Calmar); Fairlapd (Waterman); Marore, Chilore, Cu­ bore, Santore and Baltore (Ore) "and Oremar (Calmar). In transit were the Steel Advo­ cate, Steel Designer and Steel Ex­ ecutive (Isthmian); Alcoa Partner and Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa); Ines (Bull); Southland (South Atlantic); Chickasaw and Kyska (Waterman), and Bethcoaster (Calmar). Hsdl Ready In November At this time I am pleased to be able to report definitely that we will .take possession of our new hall no later than November 1. The following men are now in the USPHS hospital: Clyde Ward, James Chew, Vincenzo Russo, Einar Hansen, Michael Jablonski, Elmer Lamb, Robert Lambert, Francisco Mayo, Jessie Clark, Thomas Cunningham, Samuel Mills, Frank. Paylor, Charles Ross and Anthony Tursi. Earl Sheppard Baltimore Fort Agent SrU HALL OIRECTOn Y 10: :K 0f--. 0i^o WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. Ernest Tilley. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS .. 679 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews Joe Algina Claude Simmons Joe Voipian WUiiam HaU SUP HONOLULU FORT WILLIAM.... 11814 Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNB..-. 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario J .272 King St. E. , EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617V4 Cormorant St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 7824 SYDNEY. NS . 304 Charlotte St. Phone 0346 BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD. Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnai 7-3203 QUEBEC 113 Cote De La Montague Quebec Phone: 2-7078 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WUiiam St. NB Phone: 2-5232 18 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 523 N. W. Everett St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND. CALIF 257 ,5th St. Phone 3599 SAN FRANCISCO ...450 Harrison St. , -Douglas 2-8363 Great Lakes District SEATTLE. .2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 ALPENA..;.'. 133 W. Fletcher WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. Phone: 1238W Terminal 4-3131 BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 NEW YORK 678 4th Ave.. Brooklyn" 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE STerUng- 8-4OT1 CLEVELAND Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Canadian District' Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-8857 531 W. Michigan St. MONTREAL 894 St James St. West DULUTH Phone: Melrose 2-4110 PLateau 8161 HALIFAX. NA... ^3814 HoUt»__St. SOUTH CHICAGO...... 3261 E. 93nd ^ J Phone|.j^ll Seattle: Two More Libertys Coming Qui Of Lay-Up Shipping has been fair in this port during the past two weeks but the outlook for the future is better, with two more Libertys coming out of temporary lay-up. We had no payoffs during the past two .weeks but we signed on the Sea Coral (Coral) and Seacomet II (Ocean Carriers) and in transit were the Southwind (South Atlan­ tic), Yorkmar (Calmar) and John B. Waterman (Waterman). On the Southwind we had a beef about stores. The captain, it seems, struck out about 80 percent of the stores the stew­ ard had ordered, mostly fresh fruits and veg­ etables, but when we showed hfm he would need the items he had struck put the Menville beef was settled to the satisfaction of all concerned. For our Seafarer of the Week we have selected J. A. Menville. Brother Menville, who was born in Houston, Tex., sailed in the Navy from 1916 to 1920. After a variety of jobs he joined the Union in 1943 and made his first run on the Bien­ ville in an 80-ship convoy which took some 110,000 troops, nurses and others over to Ireland. Men­ ville, who sails as steward out of West Coast ports, is 56 years old, single, and says he intends to stay that way. Men On The Beach ">-• Men on the beach here include Tex Ringo, H. Parks, F. Cullison, G. J. Quint and D. Butts. In the hospital are C. G. Archer, C. R. Becraft, Brigido Figueroa, W. J. Fick, R. J. Heilig, H. -E. Harrell, S. Johannessen, M. Michalik, William Pennington and A. L. Welch. or Man Winter has already blown in here, and also the hunting season, and some of the boys have already headed for the tall timbers. When they go hunting in this neck of the Northwest they go with pis­ tols, rifles and hunting knives and really rough it, and I often wonder on a cold, wet night if they think about the comforts of a messhall or foc'sle. Jeff Gillette Seattle Port Agent i t Philadelphia: t Shipping Keeps Pace With Registrations Shipping in this port is still not good, but it has picked up some­ what and during the past two weeks we shipped almost as many men as we registered, aj?d we hope that this is an indication of future improvement. During this last report period we paid off four ships, signed on three and had eight in transit. The payoffs were the Bull Run (Mathiasen), French Creek (Cities Serv­ ice), Dorothy (Bull) and Seatiger (Colonial), and the sign-ons were the French Creek, Seatiger" and Hastings (Waterman). In transit were the Ines and Rosario (Bull); Chickasaw, Fairland and Antinous (Waterman); Steel Designer and Steel Maker (Isth­ mian), and Southern Cities (South- em); r. .A . > A. S. CardulloBt • phUa.'Fort Agent .,v,<io8 I niefr :^l m II �ov^^'iisi.. Spoilt Spuds Qet Heays-Ho On Steel Fabricator Bv sftike Marttn •li- i According to the announcements. In his fight with Carmen Basilio,' Kid Gavilan is supposed to lay his an awkward-looking but somehow welterweight title 'on the line In effective left - hooker,.. Gavilan Philadelphia October 20 in a bout found himself on the seat of his with Johnny Saxton. The next day pants and had to struggle to eke Saxton is suj)posed to go to jail— out a dubious decision. He an­ nothing serious, just a dozen traf­ nounced afterwards that he no fic violaticn tickets. Chances are longer could make the weight limit , that the jail sentence abd the fight without trouble and was hence­ 0*0 both pretty certain items, but forth a middleweight. Following just how the fistcuffs will turn out that pronouncement he signed for i.s somewhat of a puzzle. .a test with Bobo Olson in which' Also a puzzle on the face of it is Olson trounced him without undue the fact that Saxton is in the ring difficulty. with Gavilan in the first place, Since the Olson fight, Gavilan since by all ratings he certainly decided he was a welterweight doesn't figure as the top contender. again and signed with Saxton. But It has been obvious <all along that the fight has been postponed twice Saxton has been treated with un­ with Gavilan coming up with in­ due deference by the Maharajahs convenient (or convenient) ail­ of the fight game. He has been- ments shortly before posttime. * cultivated tenderly and provided Gavilan used to be at one time witji one soft touch bout after an­ close to the best pound for pound other. Still the effort to build him fighter in the business.'' If nothing up into a major attraction has not else, the Saxton test should show been. a howilng success, which whether or not he still retains his makes one wonder why be is stili old speed and skill. being treated so favorably. While nobody seems to be over-' Has Nothing To Lose "Operation Potatoes" was what the skipper logged this unscheduled activity aboard the Steel Fabri­ excited about the coming bout it In any case, Saxton has nothing will certainly be watched with cator (Isthmian) as she returned recently from a Far East run. Here (l-r) SlU crewmen "Red" Windell, Leo Loony and Carl Javis prepare to toss the spuds, which were rotten, overboard. The potatoes to lose by mixing it in the squared keen interest by the people up in had been transferred to the Fabricator from the Steel Surveyor, which picked them up in Egypt for circle and will gladly serve out his Syracuse who are firmly convinced 15-day-sentence if he takes the that their boy Basilio is the real delivery to Colombo. Seafarer Lars Nielsen snapped the photo and sent it to the LOG. title into the lock-up with him. champion. Chances are that BaOrdinarily Gavilan would figure to silio's backers will'be hoping that take this match with the greatest Saxton cops it, because they don't of ease. But the'last couple of have much hope of ever luring times out he was hardly over­ Gavilan back into the ring with With a few notable exceptions, of course, getting started in college is pretty much powering. Carmen again. like signing on for a run aboard an SIU ship. So reports Seafarer Wallace M. (Wally) Simpson, who last month embarked on his college career at Leland Stanford University LOG-A-RHYTHM: in California, thanks to win-^ ning one of the SIU's four- This ship has its good points. It that he was able to nfake his long­ year, $6,000 scholarships for never leaves port. What's more, a time dream a reality—after a wait good part of its complement is of seven years. the current year. "Well, today I signed aboard the composed of the fairer sex. One is Simpson, however, doesn't con­ By M. Dwyer SS Leland Stanford University," supposed to study?" sider the time spent at sea wasfed Simpson reports in a letter to the The 24-year-old Simpson, who in any way. He feels it has been Oh sailor boy, the ships, the ships are calling, ... LOG. "The sign-on took three hails from Riverbank, Calif., is one a vital part of his education, and From the bay, they're stvorigly calling thee. Tfours and it took another three of three Seafarers to win the four hopes some day to use the knowl­ The time has come'to pack your gear and wander, hours to pass the doctor's exam. SIU scholarships for this year. edge of foreign lands and peoples And sail far off to ports across the sea. This is the largest vessel I've ever Originally he was accepted in Stan­ he has gained as a Seafarer to get been aboard. The replacements, ford in 1947, but financial difficul­ a job as a foreign correspondent You cannot help this ever-burning feeling. only, number 1,200, and this rep­ ties prevented him from entering for some newspaper or magazine. Which makes you roam like seagulls in the air. resents only one-quarter of the un­ at that time. In­ At any rate, Simpson is extreme­ Your restless soul, must quench its thirst bj) seeking. licensed personnel. stead, to earn ly grateful for the opportunity to And yet you know not what awaits you there. money, he went Meets The 'Skipper' complete his education the SIU has "The entire first day," Simpson to sea, and from given him. "I'm tickled to death So go your way while lights of distant harbors writes, "was spent in signing on 1948 to last to be here," he writes, "and I'll Forever gleam, and seek you what you may. month sailed as and passing the physical, so no never, be able fully to thank the The time will come when your roving days gre over. work was done. We also went AB and DM on membership of the Union for mak­ And you'll sail- home once more to port to stay. SIU ships to all through the ceremony of meeting ing this wonderful opportunity the skipper. His cabin is a palatial parts' of the possible." affair, a veritable mansion, com­ world. What's more, Simpson says, he plete with swimming pool. Tea Family obligadoesn't want to lose contact with Simpson and crumpets were served and a tions, however, his former shipmkes and buddies good time was had by all, that kept the Seafarer from putting now that he's in school, and asks is, who sneaked off to the beer away enough cash to make college them to write him at Room SB, The LOG opens this column as an exchange for stewards, cooks,' gardens. possible, and it was not until he Building 214-B, Stanford Village, bakers and pthers who'd like to share favored recipes, little-known "Watches will be set at a AM. won one of the SIU scholarships Stanford, Calif. cooking and baking hints, dishes with a national flavor and the like suitable for shipboard and/or home use. Here's Seafarer Ben Bailey's recipe for "beef pie." SIU Dining Room Staff Poses On Evangeline He's Making That Old College ^Run^ Sailor Boy m ill ."4 : iii ' illi miii *111 wmmiemm JI-. ri-i 'I I ' I Surrounding their veteran headwaiter, Walter Grosvenor (seated, front), is the dining room staff of the SlU-contracted passenger ship Evangeline (Evangeline) which recently completed her third summen of regular runs between Boston and Nova Scotia without a serious beef. After repairs and over­ haul, the ship is expected'to'salt'ltt'Decem^eryn^ the Fjbrida cruise 1:1)11, "How it looks and the way you serve it" is always half the job for a cook, according to Seafarer Ben Bailey, veteran of many years as the mainstay of* the steward departments on a desire to utilize leftovers. Bailey SIU ships and a seaman of 50 recalls^ how he often prepared in­ dividual small beefsteak pies foir years' standing. his crews a^ an .entree before the Backed by long years of experi­ main dish. The result was always ence in the galley. Bailey sub­ received happily, the extra meat mitted a couple wasn't wasted and the job didn't of his ideas on mean too much additional work for .cookery during a him -in the galley. . recent visit to * The best time to make a beef SIU headquart­ pie, of course, is after a main dish ers. No longer of steak the day before, when the active, he's been leftover steak meat is stili in its receiving the prime. Cut about 10-12 pounds of weeicly $25 S.IU the steak meat into small squares, disability bene­ and saute it with a couple of onions fit for over a Bailey in enough meat stock to cover it year. for about 30 minutes. "The looks of a dish very often Then, add in a large can of peas counts most with a ^seaman," he and a bunch bf carrots sliced and stated, "because he's seen all kinds 'put the mixture into individual pie in many parts of the world. Yon dishes or sma'! casseroles.- Season can prepare the finest old-fashion­ to taste with salt, pepper, Worces­ ed stew for him and he'il flinch at tershire sauce or other spices and it because it looks like every other cover the whole with a thin pie kind of stew that's been served to -crust, Bake for about 20 minutes, him for as long as he can;,remem--i then serve with a sprig bf parsley .ber.'^ — ; /. on top and perhaps a smaU amount .Cbippining this khhwlelige^ with nf rice on the side. . r si �' OeMMr il, 19M Old Seatnan WUfuah Sailing SEAFARERS r*tt f ifteea LOG L E T TEE S • To the Editor: I am writing this from the Phila­ of tho men In the SIU who might delphia State Hospital to let you have sailed with me would get In know how much I enjoy reading touch with me at Building N-7, the LOG. I have an old friend and Philadelphia State Hospital, Phila­ shipmate by the name of H. Bjork delphia. My right name Is Karl who sails as bosun in the SIU, and Emanuel Ellefsen but they might he supplies me with copies-of the know me better as Charlie Beechpaper. wood. At any rate, I am an oldtime K. E. Ellefsen union sailor myself, and I thought that perhaps some of your readers might enjoy reading about some of my experiences. To begin with, I'm 68 years old To the Editor: and I was a member of the old I have just been released from International Seamen's Union. I' the Staten Island USPHS hospital was born and raised in a small after six weeks of treatment for a town in Norway and-my father was heart condition, and I am writing a sea captain—the master of an old this to express my appreciation brig he owned himself. But luck for the wonderful treatment I re­ was against him and one stormy ceived both from the hospital staff night in 1888 the brig hit the rocks and from our own SIU Welfare off Denmark and sank. The rest Services Department. of the crew was saved but my This was the first time I was ever in a hospital and I must con­ father went down with his ship. Went To Sea At 14 fess that I was I myself went to sea when I was scared to death 14, aboard one of those leaky old when I first went sailing ships that used to be in in. But I soon got the North Sea and South America over that, thanks trade. It was a life that really made to the wonderful a sailor out of me, but It was and friendly rough and the pay was very poor, treatment I got and so I resolved to come to Amer­ from the doctors, nurses. Internes ica. Anyway, I got my chance In 1905 and everyone else Norwood when . I shipped aboard an old on the staff. I want to say "thanks" especially > barque to Canada, and ^nce there I leaped overboard one night and to the staff members in Ward D-2, and to Dr. Henley and Dr. Burke, swam to shore. After that I sailed Canadian who were never too busy to talk schooners for about a year, and to me awhile and cheer me up. . -Gets Hospital Benefit then began to sail American ships, As for the Welfare Services De­ and it was at this time that I partment, a..-Eepresentative visited joined the old ISU. In those days trade unionism me regularly and of course I got didn't mean much to seamen, and my regular hospital benefit of $15 it was hard to even get the men a week. I came into the Union when the to come to meetings. But I went, SS Florida was organized and SIU and it was there I niet Andy Furuiseth and learned the meaning of, headquarters were still on Stone Street, so you can see I've been an trade unionism from him. However, it continued to be a SIU man for quite awhile. And you can take it from me that no one is rough go for a union seaman in exaggerating when they call the those days, and finally in 1913 I SlU'the "best in maritime." went up to the Great Lakes and Nelson E. Norwood shipped out as a bosun for $60 „a month. In those days the Lakes were controlled by the Steel Trust, and it was practically impossible to get the seamen organized. To the Editor: Helps Organize Tugboatmen I would like to Inform you that After World War I, I went up Frank A. Brekke passed away in to Port Richmond, outside of Phil­ the USPHS hospital in New Or­ adelphia. The Philadelphia and leans on August 15. Frank was a Reading had a big fleet of tugs former permitman in the SIU and and barges there and I helped or­ the stepson of Seafarer Bill ganize the sailors and* firemen and Graeneveld. get the company to recognize the Brother Graeneveld, who has union. been aq SIU member since 1938, Well, after that, I kept on sailing is known to most of the brothers and doing union work until 1931, in the Gulf area, having been when I began to get sick, and in storekeeper on the Alcoa Cavalier 1935 I entered the Philadelphia for the past five years. General Hospital. Some time later He wishes to thank the men of the I was transferred to this place and Cavalier, from the skipper on I am still here. down, for their flowers and expres­ Right now I'm confined to a sions of condolence when Frank wheel chair after a five-year bout died. with TB, and although I manage I also want to say I attended the to gqt along, there are many small Del Sud's annual picnic and I think things I could use, but since I get all the men concerned deserve a no welfare benefits or anything, hand for putting on such a fine naturally I can't buy them. shindig. Duska (Spider) Korolia I sure would appreciate it if any Praises hsPHS, Welfare Dep^t |)rt. •:- v=:";<a»--••- •- - • . rf!. Ex'Permitman^s Death is Noted Tributes Touch ^MooitV Sister To the Editor: I am writing this to thank the SIU and all its officials and members for their many kind­ nesses when my brother, Martin H. (Moon) Kouns, passed away. It made me realize the Sfu is the finest union In the maritime, in­ dustry, and I am proud that both Martin and my brother Frank be­ longed to it. Martin's funeral procession was five blocks long and there were two truckloads of flowers sent by the SIU and other organizations and individuals, so that I hardly know where to begin to express my thanks. I-do want to thank the SIU branches in New Orleans, Lake Charles, Galveston and Mobile for their wreaths and sympathy cards, and also the SUP, the Mississippi Shipping Company, Local 1418 of the ILA and the Electrical Main­ tenance Social Club. ^ Crewmembers Thanked I must also thank the crews of the DeSoto, Alcoa Clipper and Alcoa Runner, and also the crewmen who sent flowers from Seattle through Jeff Morrison. Lindsey Williams, Buck Stephens and the New Orleans officials who closed the hall to observe -Martin's funeral also deserve thanks. I cannot thank everyone In parti­ cular, but I would like to say to all- those who contributed, "God bles^ you all." (Mrs.) Anna Mae Hanning l" t l" Sags One Paper To Another'-^ To The Editor: We, the staff of "White Sails," wish to thank the SEAFARERS LOG for its story and picture about us in the August 20 issue. As_ you know, "White Sails" is the monthly publication of patients at the New Orleans USPHS hospi­ tal. We are trying to build it up into something really fine, and are grateful for the notice you have taken of our efforts. G. W. (Bill) Champlin Editor, "White Sails" 4" 4" Chiehasaw Crew Praises Skipper To the Editor: It was Samuel Gompers, first president of the American Federa­ tion of Labor, who made the staj;ement, "We reward our friends and punish our enemies." We, the crewmembers of the Chickasaw, also feel that our friends ought to be rewarded. And so we take great pleasui*e in commending Captain Samuel G. Wonson, the master of this vessel, for being a fair and impartial skipper and an all-around good shipmate. Captain Wonson has run a tight ship but has always lived up to the agreement and has respected each individual as a fel­ low human being. Captain Wonson is now being re- lieved of command of this ship, and it is with dteep regret that we see him go. In closing, we wish him the best of luck in whatever he may undertake, and want him to know we would consider it a pleas­ ure to serve under him at any time in the future. Crew of the Chickasaw 4> 4 place The Face, Brother Advises To the Editor: I enjoy reading the SEAFARERS LOG very much, but I have a sug­ gestion to make which I think would improve the paper. I sug­ gest that when you print the "Final Dispatch" column you also print the photo­ graphs of our brothers who have passed away. The r^son I make this sugges­ Stockmarr tion is because many of the brothers do not know other brothers by their full nam^. Often they know them only by their nicknames or by tTOir faces. Therefore I think it would be a good idea to print the pictures. Outside of that, I think you are doing a wonderful job with the LOG. ^ven Stockmarr 4* 4' 4 Vote Democrat, He Urges Labor To the Editor: I have just heard the President of the United States on a nation­ wide telecast tell the American people that we are presently en­ joying a wonderful prosperity under the guidance of the Repub­ lican Party. The spectacle of Mr. Eisenhower tell­ ing us to our jf a c e s that we never had it so good while Mr. Hoover stands in the wings _like a Greek chorus and echoes the senti­ ments is so utter­ ly ridiculous that Michelet I would like to express my indignation in these columns. For the past six months I have been forced to go to almost a dozen cities on both coasts to try to keep working at my job as a chief stew­ ard, because this Republican ad­ ministration has just about put the American merchant marine out of business. During these months I have made it a point to talk to people in all walks of life in these cities and I am consequently fn a position to report to you that things are bad all over and getting worse day by day. 'Prophets of Gloom' Mr. Eisenhower and his stooge newspapers, whose editorial com­ ment and newslanting are dictated by their big-business advertisers, (Continued on page 17) Vol Chem Crew, Skipper Aid Him To the Editor: I vyrould appreciate it if you would publish this letter in the LOG as I wish to express my ap­ preciation to Captain Rainbow-and the crew of the Val Chem for their wonderful help to me. I am crew messman on the Val Chem and I have a wife and three children. Recently my wife needed an emergency operation, and when I told Captain Rainbow about it he advanced me money on my next month's wages. What's more, the crew voted me the ship's fund to help me out. While I did not need this gesture to make me proud of being SIU, it showed me once again the kind of men that sail on SIU ships. My wife, children and I ask God to bless each df these men. Francisco R. Moldonado 4 4 4 Hospital Stag Eased Bg SiU To the Editor: I hope you will_print this in the LOG as I would like to thank the SIU Welfare Services Department, and especially the Seattle repres­ entative, for the wonderfui treat­ ment I have gotten. I have been in the USPHS hospital here for the past year, and the SIU has helped me in every waj it could. S. Johannssen 4 4 4 Crew, Officers Beadg With Aid To the Editor: I am writing this because I wish to publicly thank the officers and the crew of the Monarch of the Seas for their generous "contribu­ tions of money to aid my daughter, who has polio. Everyone on this ship, from th% '.kipper on down, has been most generous and sympathetic, and my most heartfelt thanks go to all of them. James P. Crawford 4 4 4, ^Transfer Blues^ Hit Calmar Crew • •« i To the Editor: Just a few lines before we sail to let you know I'm now bosun on theCalmar, which is now at Long Beach, Calif., enroute to the East Coast, after loading lumber in the Northwest. This is a good ship and so far we have had plenty of food and no Hostetter beefs. We of the crew- were certainly sorry to hear about the Bluestar, Greenstar and Purplestar being transferred. Most of us were on one or another of these ships at some time and I myself was on the Purplestar for nearly a year. Chuck Hostetter vn; . Burtv ThaCa Getiing The Bnainese ^ By Bernard Seaman A KI -M �PMPe SEAFARERS LOG Oell^r^lS; 18iM> .. DIGEST of SHlPSrMEETINGS pipe connected from, washing machine to drain to stop water from running on the possible and tolreaftect brothers steeping, deck of the laundry. All members aboard ship were asked to be properly attired be­ fore entering the messhali. Crewmem­ ' # ALEXANDRA (Carres), August t — bers were asked to make as little noise as Chairman, T. W. BeaHy; Secretary, W. •TEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Septem­ McHand. Crew requested cigarettes and cigars: Delegate wUl send wire to patrol ber 5—Chairman,, Drury K. Waters; Sec­ man in Galveston asking that the ship's retary, A. G. Arfopol. Motion made and library be renewed The officers and carried to contact patrolman and let him crew aboard this ship heaped praise upon investigate why crew can't get launch the steward department for the excellent service in foreign ports. Crewmembers will not sign on until two 14 inch fans are food served on this voyage. put in each room with two men, and one 16 inch fan is put in rooms containing PAOLI (Cities Service), August 15— Chairman, Rox Piarsoni Secretary, A. one man. Hahri. Motion made and carried to have PELICAN MARINER, (Bloomfield), ship fumigated for roaches. Discussion about dissension and logging of 4 to 8 August 24—Chairman, M. LIpkIn; Secre­ Three men missed oiler and FWT, and offers changing tary, P. Ashlolgh. watches with no overtime Involved. En­ ship in Seattle. One man rejoined upon A vote of gineer suggested that this matter be re arrival in San Francisco. thanks was given to Swede Larsen. the ferred to the boarding patrolman. July II—Chairman, Anthony Alleman; ship's delegate, for a job well done and Secretary, A. L. Hahn. Meeting called to to the steward department for good elect ship's delegate and various depart­ food served. Crewmembers were asked ment delegates. Suggestion made to to turn in any excess linen on hand. speak to chief engineer about fixing deck LAFAYETTE ' (Waterman), September and engine department toilets also about repairing all strips under bunks. A sug­ 5—Chairmen, Floyd i. Sterkey; Secre­ gestion was also made that linen locker tary, E. R. Ray. Crew suggested that be opened at 8 AM and 4 PM on Fridays the ship's delegate write a letter to head­ in order that every man may get his quarters about the. insufficient alopchest put aboard in Mobile. Crew pantryman linen and soaps. is incapable of serving and helping messman serve and it was suggested tha> he be changed. •EATRICE (Bull), Augutt 1l-^h«irman, A. Campbell; Secretary,. L. Vigo. Ship's delegate elected. No beefs reported. Dis­ cussion held on galley men to be covered by wearing suitable coats. 'f fife ft-. |f' 11 ••r* Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed over­ time should first check wheth­ er they have a proper mailing address on file with the .com­ pany. SIU headquarters offi­ cials point out that reports received from several operaltors show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score is sent from another, thus creat­ ing much difficulty in keeping accounts straight. Seafarers are urged to iise one perma­ nent address for mail so. that claims can be checked speedi­ ly and payment made right away. cusMon by several brother members about shipboard welfare. TRANSATLANTIC (Pacific Wsterways), August 15—Chairman, Gaorgo L. Hayas; Secretary, P. Irck. Ship's delegate re­ ported bad water shortage. Medical sup­ plies and the slopchest will be checked. Discussion on getting dodger rigged on flying bridge. The crew agreed not to sign 'on until all beefs were settled. CHILORE (Ore), August 1—Chairman, O. Stone; Secretary, C. Patten. A motion was made and carried that the company either discontinue (he practice of using a solution of Oxalic add to sougee paint work or furnish rubber gloves, as sev­ eral crewmembers have acid burjis on their hands. Ship's delegate will contact the proper people to see what has hap­ pened te the Sea Chest- library. Several members stopped by the hall to pick up a set of books and were informed that the ship had already had its quota. ANDREW JACKSON (Isthmian), August. JS—Chairman, Paul Morris; Secretary, Al­ exander Brodle. A letter will be sent to the Mobile port about the man that was taken off the ship in Alexandria. Brother Sanford asked for some shower curtains for engine department showers to prevent water from running over shower room decks. All delegates will see about hav­ ing crew's quarters painted. Vote of thanks given to the steward (lepartnient for excellent food and good service. The chairman complimented the steward on the slopchest that was put on board in MARYMAR (Calmer), August 7—Chair­ New York by the Sea Chest, saying that man, Roy J. Barker. Secretary, J. Smith. the crew said that it was the best they Three ABs were fined S30 each for neg­ have seen on any ship. lect of duty on board diip. Patrolman should be notified that the ship was not DEL VALLE (Mississippi), Augutt 30— stored with sufficient stores for the voy­ Chairman, Sam Bailey; Sacretary, Ramon age. Black gang reported that the 1st Irlxarry. Crewmembers were asked not assistant shows favoritism in distribution to throw cigarette butts on the deck in of overtime. All men getting off the steward department bathroom^ A sugges­ ship were asked to strip their beds and tion was made that when purser has (a turn linen in to the stewgrd. Ship's gather seamen's papers for the purpose fund of S18 to be turned over to the of identification in the South American patrolman at the payoff for donation to run that each man be responsible for hie the March of Dimes from the crew of own papers. pork on the menu, Severeal complaints the Marymar. AMERSEA, (Amerecean), Augutt 1< Chairman, A. Kessan; Secretary, George about rusty water. ORION COMET (Oil Carriers), August 31 FInklea. Engine delegate reported a few —Chairman, W. L. O'Donnall; Secretary, beefs and some disputed'overtime which STEEL DBSmNElt asthmlan), August F. Murray. Money from the ship's fund will be taken up with the patrolman IS—Chairman, W. Foy; W. Pedlar. Wash­ will be used to wire company or union as MOBILIAN (Waterman), August IS— when ship reaches port. All hands were ing machine will be put. on the repair to destination of ship and length of voy­ Chairman, J. Preseott; Secratary, J. asked to be sober at payoff. list. A report will be turned in to the age. A vote of thanks was given to Joe Strongfallow. Ship's, delegate discussed patrolman on the two men who missed Algina, assistant secretary treasurer, for payoff in Savannah and said that he GEOI^B A. LAWSON (PaH Ocaanlc), his prompt answer to a letter about ship­ would see captain about lifting logs. Mo­ August' i—Chairman; John - Swfeeney; ship. CHIWAWA (Cities Service), August IS yard workers working on ship after hours —Chairman, J. Swafford; Secratary, T. tion made and carried for members not Secratary, J. Brooks. New washing in and about crew's quarters. SEAMAR (Calmar), February 13—Chair­ to sign off. before a new refrigerator is machine has a too high-powered motor Clough. It waa pointed out to the crew August 1—Chairman, A. M. Brencehl; that thif vessel is due for the shipyard installed in the messroom. The old wash­ and will burn out in a few days if used. man, John Marshall, Secratary, Norman ing machine should be repaired and the It will be exchanged as soon as possible. Wexlar. Captain ordered no card play Secretsry, N. W. Kirk. Deck delegate in the near future and that it isn't a bit new _one checked. Discussion about the Stove, top in galley has to be replaced ing after 11 PM. Delegate explained let­ reported two men missed ship in Sasebo too early to start a repair list instead of ter being sent to union hall about man and engineers are doing crew's work. En­ waiting until the last minute. The pres­ man left in Saigon. The steward depart­ as It °is cracked. who missed ship in Aberdeen. Men in gine room men are not relieving watches ent water cooler In the crew-mess shouM ment was goven a vote of thanks. FORT HOSKINS (Cities . Service), underwear were asked not to enter the on time. Suggestion made that men stop be replaced with a larger one or a lino messhali. Action should be taken about bickering in passageways and bring up should be installed from the cooling sys­ DEL MONTE (Mississippi), August 15— August 25—Chairman, L. J. Brilhart, four men living in one room. A vote of their grievances at the meetings. The tem directly below. The Sea Chest was Chairman, C. Tex Wclborn; Secratary, C. Secretary, R. J. Ferguson. Blocked up thanks new ship's delegate asked for cooperation discussed. -Tidiness of the mess hall and M. Dowllng. The crew was informed drains previously reported to the chief ment. was given to the steward depart­ from the crew. laundry brought up. about the beef on the shortage of food, engineer will be brought to his attention August 22—Chairman, T. Clough; Socroand a letter was written to the New Or­ again. Ship's delegate will request cap­ COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Au tary, Edgar A, Johnston. The ship's dele­ DOROTHY (Bull), no date—Chairman, leans agent about same. The ship's dele­ tain to put out a list of draws and slops gust 29—Chairman, H. L. Pruitt; Secre­ gate reported that he was trying to get Dick Cummlngs; Sacretary, William H. so that any descrepancies may be cleared gate remarked that the repair list for this For the past Thompson. A motion was made and car­ tary, D. H. Collins. Steward department as many items as possible on the repair voyage was the same as it was for the up before payoff time. missing from ^ha shower. Cigar­ list taken care of before entering the last three trips and that nothing had been two months ^ chief engineer and first ried to put electric fans in the foc'sles as clothes are short. Launch service reported shipyard. He also congratulated the dele­ done so far. It was duly moved that ail assistant have . been doing unlicensed ler the new agreement. Due to the ettes gates and the crew for their cooperation delegates get together with the ship's personnel work such as chipping, wire lard feelings that now exist between very bad. in bringing the vessel in for a clean pay­ delegate and discuss the actions of the brushing, scraping, etc. Due to various the Bull Line and the longshoremen in off. Discussion on various items of inter­ captain and the findings to be discussed illnesses, injuries and fatigue some of San Juan the ship's delegate WiU write a est to the membership in general. letter to headquarters explaining the with the patrolman. A vote of thanks the members turned down excessive situation in full so that action can be was given to John Addams for the man­ overtime on a Saturday. FRENCH CREEK (Cities Service), Sep­ taken to eliminate this feeling. The 3rd ner in which he took over for a brother tember 1—Chairman, J. D. McGoldrick; assistant engineer is making repairs on during his attack of malaria. Sacratary, Dan Beard. Ship's delegate the washing machine. Department dele­ reported that crew may lose two hours gates were asked to make out repair BARBARA FRITCHIE (Liberty Naviga­ delayed sailing because of a technicality. lists and turn same over to the ship's tion), August I—Chairman, Les Ames; FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), August Crew should take better care of the new delegate. Secretary, Thurston Lewis. One brother 29—Chairman, L. J. Brilhart; Secretary, washing machine. Men were asked to asked for roach powder, and was told R. J. Ferguson. Blocked drains previous­ wipe black oil off shoes before going into STEEL AGE (Isthmian), August 24— that the exterminators would be aboard Chairman, W. O. Wandoll; Secretary, ly reported to the chief engineer will be the mess-hall. A funeral wreath was sent in Philadelphia. Steam which had been brought to his attention again. 'Vote of CHIWAWA (Cities Service), September backing up into the radiator in the cook's 7—Chairman, James Murrell; Secretary, Louis Johson. The ship's fund of S21 thanks was unanimously given to the to a crewmember's family. Donations to be collected for NMD workaway picked was turned over to the ship's delegate. room was stopped off. Red Clough. Discussion on various Laundry will be cleaned by one man steward department for a fine job done up In Venezuela. Arrival pools will ba topics concerning the good and welfare each week from each department. The during the trip to Japan and back. Ship's' made up to booster ship's fund. YOUNO AMERICA (Waterman), June 15 of the membership in general. The ship's laundry should be kept locked while the delegate requested that a new repair list —Chairman, W. ZaIeskI; Secretary, N. H. delegate reminded the membership that a ship is in port. Steward department was be submitted by each department by the DEL SOL (Delta Line), August 22 — Lambert. Steward reported linen short­ notice of less than 24 hours was not asked to cooperate and dump garbage time the ship reaches Panama Canal so Chairman, Joseph Blanchard; Sacretary, that the captain can't say such lists William R.'Cameron. -A few fresh vege­ age. Ship's fund now stands ^ $16.50. an acceptable excuse for missing a aft of the house. weren't-turned in on time. The engine tables were bought in Santos after seeing Men were reminded to turn off washing vessel. machine when finished. Suggestion made CUBORE (Ore), August 15—Chairman, room delegate brought to the attention that food was so low. Mate informed tha STEEL KING (Isthmian), August 3— Troy Thomas; Secretary, W. Cain. Pas­ of the crew the black gang beef. For ship's delegate that the steward depart­ that ship's delegate see master about getting draw in coupon books in Pusan. Chairman, Joe Cantin; Secretary, W. sageways. recreation rooms and pantry the past two months the chief engineer ment foc'sle would be painted on next Schoenborn. Ship's delegate repprted to • be kept cleaner. ' The steward de­ and the 1st assistant have been doing un- voyage. Delegates should check with tha GATEWAY CITY (Waterman), August that no action has been taken so far partment was given a vote Of thanks for liccensed personnel work. patrolman about the rusty water for 15—Chairman, Don Collins; Secretary, on the dirty water tanks. Crewmembers the good preparation and service of food. washing. Most of the foc'sles have one Hugh Wells. A vote of thanks was given were asked to take care of cots and ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), August 30— fan at present instead of the two as per to the steward department for a job done put them away in port. Vote of thanks CHOCTAW (Waterman), August I— Chairman, John A. Davis; Sacratary, the agreement. Money for playing cards as only SIU men coiffd do it. General extended to the steward department for Chairman, J. Jacobson; Secretary, G. Jamas F. Byrno. A motion was made and magazines was taken out of the ship's discussion on the crew as a whole—one getting fresh fish and fruit. Johnson. Ship's delegate contacted hall that the crew give a donation to the fund, and at present the fund stands at of the best. Any repairs needed should in New Orleans about repairs. Ship's March of Dimes, but the motion was S2.10. be placed on the repair list by crewJOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), fund discussed. Everyone agreed that voted down by a majority. Instead it was members. August 28—Chairman, A. Reld; Secretary, there is no need for a ship's fund, and suggested that the ship's delegate con­ DEL NORTE (Mississippi), August 15— Hansen. Motion made and carried if money is needed a special meeting will tact crewmembers at payoff for voluntary Chairman, Calahan; Secretary, ZImmer. OCEAN BETTY (Maritime Overseas), to spend part of ship's fund for playing be called. Crewmembers were asked to contributions. This voyage promises to The ship's delegate told the brothers that August I—Chairman, Joe Wagner; Secre­ cards and games. The delegates will take cots off deck before arrival in port. be a very good one at the present time. the' captain complimented him and tary, Ralph Ewing. Washing machine form a committee to handle the fund. There is a pretty good crew aboard and through him wanted to convey his comchecked by delegates and the only thing The ship's delegate will see a patrolman the food is excellent. pUments to the crew for the fine perform­ wrong with it is that the chief engineer about putting a Sea Chest aboard. $51.30 ance of their duties. Treasurer reported took agitator to prevent using. Each de­ in the ship's fund. SOUTHSTAR (South Atlantic), August 8 that there is a cash balance on han partment to take turns cleaning recrea­ —Chairman, L. Blizzard; Sacratary, C. amounting to $71.70. Brother McCarthy, tion room and laundry. <^CAROLYN (Bull), August 29—Chairman, RIea. Fans and mattresses needed. Mo­ athletic director, reported that S33 was Steve Musco; Secretary, A. Aragones. tion made and carried to store ship for spent for equipment and baseballs and SOUTHLAND (South Atlantic), August 1 Plate in coal bin should be removed at least 73 days and not to sign on until the balance in the kitty stands at S16. N® ..—Chairman, BUlic B. Darley; Secretary, for proper ventilation in the galley. crew is satisfied. A new washing ma­ announcement of scheduled games wa E. B. McAuley. Brother Darley reported Complaints about, insufficient milk on FAIRISLE (Waterman), July 4—Chair­ chine is needed as the old one is in bad made at this meeting. Brother Thiemong that all needed repairs were taken care board ship. The baker was given a vote man, Fred Shala; Secretary, W. Blanton. shape. Medical exam will be held some gave a straightrfrom-the-shouMer talk on of and that the new porthole screens thanks. An arrival pool was held The steward requested the crews coop­ place else instead of the messroom. Re­ the phony "Louisiana State Right To and the new innerspring mattresses are and half of it goes in the ship's fund. eration in pointing out shortages, as he pair lists to be turned in. -Port ageht Work BiU." now on board. Request made that engine department came aboard ship on sailing day. The working on beef of canned milk and toilet and showers be painted. need for innerspring mattresses will be Snow Boy soap powder. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), August 1— OCEAN NIMET (Ocean Transportation), taken up with the Mobile patrolman on Chairman, L. Handley; Secretary, R. E. August 13—Chairman, J. L. Hodges; Sec­ ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), August SO— return trip. Brother Davis was injured BALTORE (Ore), August 15—Chairman, Mitchell. Motion made and carried to retary, C. J. Quinnt. Special meeting Chairman, J. Tanner; Secretary, L. B. and taken off ship at Key West. H. R. Zorn; Secratary, J. Oliver. A mo­ turn 3rd cook over to the patrolman and called in regard to a steward department Moore. Motion made and carried to August 15—Chairman, Charles Sim­ tion was made and carried to post a re­ let him do as he sees fit with him for beef. This beef stemmed from third cook have filters installed on blower for rooms, mons; Secretary, Fred Shala. Ship's dele­ pair list in the recreation room. J. Foley performing. A vote of thanks was given performing aboard ship and of his as rooms are hot When closed up for gate reported that the trip has been, was elected ship's delegate. «> to the steward department and to the malicious and derogatory remarks against loading and discharging cargo. One pretty smooth with, no beefs or logs.' captain and first assistant for cooperating the union and union brothers. At first member missed ship in Baltimoi-e and was Doors need repairing and the entire hos­ EVELYN (Bull), August 17—Chairman, with the crew. this beef was solely in the steward de­ reported to the union hall. pital needs painting. Men were requested J. Chew; Sacretary, M. Burns. Motion partment and then it began to grow and to be a little more quiet while washing made and carried that the new Baltimore REPUBLIC (Tl^falgar), September 3— now involves the deck and engine de­ ALAMAR (Calmar), September 4— clothes late at night. A suggestion was hall bar should sell draft beer. AU dele­ Chairman, Emel Grotsky; Secretary, B; partments as well. It was then that the Chairman, James R. McPhaul; Secretary, made that no one refuse any overtime gates were requested to make up repair Padgett. Ship's delegate bought an iron ship's delegate decided to call this special Robert Hammond. Motion made that when such overtime work is for the lists. Members were asked to pledge for the sum of $16;S0, out of the ship's meeting. fireroom ventilators be relocated. Re­ safety and welfare of the vessel. money for TV repairs. Twenty members fund. Several complaints aboht the stew­ pair list requested. Members were asked pledged at least one dollar apiece, which ard department from the crew. PELICAN MARINER (Bloomfield), Au­ to be sure that clutch is disengaged be­ ANGELINA (Bull), August 23—Chair­ sum is considered sufficient. August 15—Chairman, William Brightgust 24—Chairman, Nels Larsen; Secre­ fore starting the washing machine's time man, Ben Lawson; Secretary, Mike Kamwell; Secretary, C. Collins. Discussion of tary, M. Ashtelgh. Two crewmembers, clock. Inskl. Motion made and carried that a FELTORE (Ore), August 22—Chairman, beef between the chief engineer apd tha including the chief cook, were sent home new washing machine be installed and Clarence Jacks; Secretary, Carlle White. chief pumpman will be takeh up wRh ' from Yokohama for hospitalization. One ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), August 29 that the galley be equipped with a mix­ New SIU library, unmber 4; placed the boarding patrolman. Repair lists will brother suggested that the steward-de­ Virgil S. Afford, jr. Motion made and ing machine. A motion was passed that aboard this trip. Orders will be taken for be made out and'turned Into the patrol-. , ) partment rated a vote of thanks for the carried to start a ghip's fund. Steward patrolman be notified of captain's disre­ slopchest before arrival and delivery man on arrival in Portland. All brothera way in which they labored during a pe­ was asked to see that table cloths be spectful attitude toward crewmembers will be made the day the ship sails, "fte present at meeting agreed to donate to- ''' riod of short' rations. The Seaman's Club changed more often. when putting out money draws and ciga­ shipis delegate was instructed to inform ward a ship's fund. , in Pusan got plenty of action from the Chairman, George E. Odom; Secretary, rettes. The captain gave no assistance the patrolman that no fre.sh fruit was crewmembers of this scow. Prices are when 8 crewmeinber was injured in St. taken aboard this trip, and the ventila­ OCEAN LOTTE (Ocean Transportation), right and the beer is cold and the band BEAUREGARD (Waterman), June 27 Croix. . tion system in tim crew's quarters i^ .not September 6—Chairman, Charlie Foster; Is loud, if nothing else. It's really an Chairman, F. Spruill; Secretary, T. Scott. operating. All hands were reminded' to Secretary, Robert Walton. Six men left oasis in the midst of a desert of clip .Steward requested to see if he can ob­ STEEC RECORDER (Isthmian), August turn off wa.shing machine when finished the ship due to illness and pne man joints. tain a decent brand of i/bap powder for 21—Chairman, Frank Russo; Secretary, with same. A hew steam iron was pur- mi.sscd ship in Yokohama. Cots, fly swat­ the crew. Discussion on steam lines in W. A. Masterson. Ship's delegate re, cha.sed with the ship's fund and placed ters and the required food was brought MARY ADAMS (Bloomfield), August 8— crew's quarters. quested each department delegate to in the custody of the steward. aboard in Guam, but porthole sci-eens Chairman, A. Bjornsson; Secretary, Bill August 12—Chairman, M. C. Cooper; post repair li.st on bulletin board, A sug­ were r.Jt avaiU\bIe. Brother Williams sugMay. Motion made and seconded that Secretary, Fred Spruill, |r. A sugges­ gestion was made that recommendation SANTORE (Ore), August 22—Chairman, gested that the linen shrinUago problem ship's delegate see captain .ibout having tion was made to the steward that when be given in writing for brother, who was Charles H. Starling)) SecretJry, Ralph O. be brought up before the patrolman on steam line put from steam pipe to wash­ the ship is in port and when the heat ho.spitalized and inlssed ship, iri Japan, King. • patrolman yvitl he contacted in re­ arrival in .San Francisco.: -.All- orewnwnrt; : ing machine and to have r,wage drain is BO inten.sc t-s please try to have less on the last day. Motion made and carl-led gard to fans and B-.aitresses. Ccnorul dis- born Were aslced to be sober at the payoff. :^__£ j'j'V ' fe Use Ontfg One Mail Address for a Toluntarjr donation of SS for re­ pairing the washing machine so that the crew can have two machines operating. Patrolman will contact the company In regard to having worn out water coolers replaced. Notation to be put on bulletin board for individual needs in slop chest for next voyage. Vote of approval went to the steward department, and attention was also called to clean and efficient messman. X£ N- �15, 1954 SEAFARERS Pac* SeTcnteea LOG ,.. DIGESI^ of SHIPS' MEETINGS... NlAtSMAR (Calmar), July II—Chairman, Rad Cibbs; SecratarV, Frank NIgro. Roaches seen In the galley, pantry, and messrboms. In addition to deck and en­ gine tiuarlers. This trljl the stores are holding out and so far steward hasn't run out' of any main Items. A vote of thanks was' given to the new steward and his department for • the good food served. Ship's fund stands at S3S. FELTORE (Ore), .July 14—Chairman, Frank Natale; SecrAary, Frank Pagano. Repair list turned In and everything taken care of. $40 In the ship's fund. New iron and Ironing board cover will be purchased from the ship's fund. Com­ plaint to. captain about chief engineer man-handling member of black gang. Crew to get overtime for delayed sailing. Clothes, should be taken from drying room, as soon as possible to make room for other members' clothes. SIEAMAR (Calmar), August 3—Chair­ man, J. Barnetf; Secretary, T. Brennan. Ship's delegate reported $20.60 in the ship's fund. There was a disciuwion on the slop chest, and a motion was made and carried to insist en same. Discussion on fresh fruit being obtained at first port on West Coast. ALCOA RUNNER (AlCOa), August 3— Chairman, Clement Da ttospedales; Sec­ retary, T. C. Beatrous. Ship's delegate asked for help from the steward and deck departments for baseball equipment. The captain will be asked for a price list on the slop chest. $10 was received from the engine department for the ship's fund. Steward and deck delegates will collect for same. FONCE (Pence), August $^-Chalrman, Breegg; Secretary, Knowlas. Motion made and carried to write, a letter to New York hall and find out if crew is due pen­ alty cargo money after the jumbo boom Is put on next time In' Ronce. Electrician explained' ilew fans wOre ordered and will be spread aroiind. ' 'CrOwmembers were aske.d to turn off washing machine starling. Captain advised crew that he will give out draw before arrival in Mo­ bile. Ship's delegate asked that each de­ partment delegate turn in his repair list. Motion made and passed that the patrol­ man checlif the slop chest prices. Crew CATHERINE (Dry Trans), July 7}— was reminded not to give away or take Chairman, B. Snow; Secretary, J. Howard. home reading matter. Ship's delegate talked about keeping the CRACKER STATE MARINER (South At­ ship clean at payoff. Crew was askgd to turn in all linen early so steward de­ lantic), August S—Chairman, C. W. Wil­ partment can count and bag same. Vote son; Secretary, Walter Hantusch. Ship's of thanks was given to the chief engineer delegate reported that beefs were taken for his fine cooperation. All, crewmem- care of In New York satisfactorily. Mo­ bers were aslred to stay sobOr at payoff. tion made that ladders be made for June 37—^Chairman, f. Fox; Secretary, Upper bunks because crewmembers find J. Howard. Discussion about .the noise in them high and want to avoid accidents. Discussion on fixing a place for a library. the passageways. May 2S—Chairman, J. Howard; Secre­ Crew Complimented the. steward on the Improvement of the fojpd. tary, S. Pac.ewici. All repair .lists to be turned over to. the delegates . ai)d all bed springs are .to be checked before arrival CANTIGNY (Cities Service), August 19 in Galvestom ' —Chairman, J. Henry; Secretary, M. G. Chstrom. Captain will see about exter­ . YORKMAR Icalmar), July 3^—Chair­ minating the ship In 'the shipyard. Sani­ man, none; Secretary, none. Iron and tary men were Issued poison to be used Ironitig board were purchased' out of the in foc'sles. Motion made tlTat rotary ship­ ship's fund. Fatroiman visited the ship ping with a 60 or 90 day limit for permitat Newport, looked over the stores with men on tankers be recommended to head­ the steward and agreed that ship needed quarters. Motion voted down. Crew was some more provisions before leaving for asked to take care of the empty coke the East Coast. Cash on. hand in the bottles and not to leaVe them Ih'messship's fund $23.13.' room or lounge.. ; . - . after using It. Deck delegate fays that in Ponce the shorcgang has been eating In messroom after crew finished. The • cap­ tain has stopped 'this and requested that shoregang be notified to thet effect. ' ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), Augiist.'l— Chairman, Lawrence O. Russell; Secre­ tary, George E. Odom. < .The crew was asked to keep'' the laundry roopi clean after washing mops. Reading of old business posted in crew's messroom. SEATRAIN NEW YO'RK (SOatraIn),'Au­ gust 14—Chairman, Jesus Ayala; Soorotary, Leon Baker. Ship's delegate asked the different departments to cooperate «nd there woUld be less friction aniong the crew. One brother delilierately. walked off the ship without notifying the YORKMAR (Calmar), July 31—Chair­ deck delegate failed to call for a man, S. L. Woodruff; Secretary, John relief. Stewardand delegate told. the crew Jellette. Vote of thanks extended to the that if there were any beefs concerning steward department for .excellent meals. menus to bring theni up immediately. The chief cook was especially commended ^e 'Deck department to aboard until for the fine food he prepared.. Crew com­ the mate gives the remain due to the plained that the mattresses oris hard and inspection. There is all-clear in bad shape. Matter rof Vancouver draw In the ship's fund. 0 balance Of $38.86 was brought up by Brother Woodruff. FRENCH CREEK (Cltlas Service)/ Au­ GOLDEN CITY (Waterman) August * 17—Chairman, Roy Arnold; Secretary, -Chairman, G. L. Greon; lecrotaryf H. gust Dan Beard. The steward seems to be do­ ing a good Job. So far he Has ordered cots,-new. toaster, better washing powder and has Improved chow. Crew asked the chief engineer to check the washing ma­ chine or have a repair man work on it It's like getting mad with your dog as machine Is continually out of order. and substituting a wolf to watch Cots should not be left out on deck. Voie Ifemoerat^ He Urgee iMhor M': wk (Continued from page 15) call people who predicted what would happen under a Republi­ can administration "prophets of gloom." They; are quite right. Like my­ self, these prdpheta ef gloom lived under Republican administrations before. They found it a gloomy experience indeed because they damned near starved in the process. The Republican Party has and always will represent the monied interests of this country. Under Hoover the wealthy lived like Old World princes while the laboring stiff got barely enough to feed his family. He frequently couldn't even get that and had to hit the long, long breadlines for soup and "coffee-and." The Eisenhower bunch has al­ ready started the ball rolling to get back to the triie good old Re­ publican days of the 1930's. They are almost daily taking away some gaih made by labor underHhe Dem­ ocratic administrations. Every so often now the Republican majority of the National Labor Relations Board decides that it no longer has jurisdiction in this or that beef; and, as a consequence, anothier group of union-minded employees are clouted over the head by their employer and fink conditions prevail in another would-be union ship. They Take—And Give While they take away our con­ ditions on the ene hand, they are already busy giving it back to those whom Roosevelt so aptly dubbed the "economic royalists" of the nation. They Just passed a tax bill with a little joker about reductions in taxes on dividends; They even have the effrontery to tell us that the dividends on Joe Blow's two Bhares of Sioux City common was what they had in mind when they wrote the provision. How stupid can we get? How can we vote for the boss candidate and expect a fair shake from the guy after he gets in there? We must have put the Republicans in there because there sure aren't enough bosses around to do the trick. What really happened is that a lot of us got disgusted with some of the Democrats who were steal­ ing us blind and voted Republicans in instead. What we should have done was to vote in some hon­ est Democrats Instead. Certainly for the laboring man to put in his boss, representative is no solution. your sheep. FDR Helped Workers If you are too young to remem­ ber, ask your Dad who made it possible for him to earn a living with a decent wage under decent working conditions and he will tell you it was Franklin Delano Roose­ velt. When Roosevelt took over from the bewildered and pitifully incom­ petent Hoover the working man's affairs were in a hell of a shape. I was booming around the country on freight trains picking up a cou­ ple of bucks now and then as a house painter while waiting for a job on a ship at 40 bucks a month, six-and-six watches, no overtime and grub that would make Shuler seem a chef in comparison. I was one of the fortunate guys because I had two trades to hustle and the unlimited vitality of youth so I managed to get by. But there were millions of others who just gave up and-let the state and their rela­ tives feed them. Changed Taxes. NLRB FDR changed all that. He rigged the tax laws so that million-dollara-year jiet incomes were shaved down to a sum where a guy could still live handsomely as befits a captain of industry and the rest was left to trickle down in the economy in public works and so on until we all got a piece of Ihe cake. He fixed the labor laws in order to force the employer to bargain collectively with his employees and to give the employees a fair share of the profits of the enterprise. He set up the Social Security Jaws to guarantee the working stiff enough to live on when he got too old to work. Sure, he made mistakes. But they were honest -mistakes. -Hethought we could do business with the commies on a live-and-lettlive basis. But, remember, it was a delusion shared by thousands of cowards who nov) spit on his grave. After all, everybody makes mis­ takes. Even Christ got fouled up by Judas. Fellows, we have got to get out there and beat these Republicans this time or they will have us all working for "coffee-and" again. Lefs also enlist the aid of our friends. Remember what Sam Gompers used to teU the laboring man: "Reward your friends and punish your enemies." rrenehy Mlehelet SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), August 22—Chairman, S. Phillips; Sccre1*rv, J. Monast, Stop longshoremen from taking books and keep bookcase locked up. Steward wants all linen turned In on Saturday.' The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a Job well done. JEAN LAFITffE (Waterman), August 7 —Chairman, Frank D. Otvos; Secretary, *• Loreni. A motion was made and carried not to sign on until proper repairs have been m.ade on the hot water heater in the crew's quarters. Crew expressed llttif better than It- has been taken 'care of. All handa were asked'to return cupg and glassea after using them as there Is a shortage. Shlp'a delegate reported that It Is quite apparent that we are getting a runaround from the company and the captain. A lot of Important re­ pairs were not taken care of and the capr tain says he has no authority to have any repalrs done which may involve over­ LOGANS FORT (Cities Service),'August time. 1—Chairman, Bill Thompson; Secretary, 6TEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), August A. Rummcl. All departments reported running smoothly. Fumigating needed In 11—Chairman, A. Caldelras; Secretary, R. all quarters. Crew's quarters will be Oevlrgllao. Crew expressed regret for painted during voyage. Delegates were Brother John Hull who passed away on asked to make up repair list before August 10th departing Calcutta. Fan beef to be referred to the patrolman at pay­ reaching France. off. Suggestion made that the ship's fund be . replenished by voluntary cooROBIN WENTLEY (Seat Shipping), Au­ gust 1—Chairman, Walter Walsh; Secre­ tributlons of crewmembers. tary, Frank Crldcr. Ship's delegate COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Au­ caUed the Savannah agent in regard to passenger waiters. The captain Insists gust 5—Chairman, M. Townsend; Secre­ tary, Albert DeForest. A special meeting that passenger men either eat their meals standing up in passenger pantry, or take was held regarding the quality of foodthem to the crew mess. Motion made served, poorly cooked and sometimes half and carried that a standby buzzer be in­ raw. The chief cook claims that with stalled in the crew mess to enable man. several range failures daily it is Impos­ on standby to know when he is wanted sible to do a better cooking job. .Mem­ bers of former voyages claim that there on the bridge. has been range trouble before but thatSTEEL FLY,Eg (Isthmian), August 1— the company has refused to buy a spare unit. There are at present no Chairman^ ..Bush; Secretary, Fred. C. range parts or spares. A motion was made and Litsch. Pantryman asked brothers to try carried to ask the Union to push the and keep pantry cleaner. Brothers agreed to cooperate. . Suggestion made to move company for several badly needed el.ectric radio to the PO mess so that men who fans. don't care to watch TV may listen to the WACOSTA (Waterman), Ajgust 7— radio. Brothers feel that there should be an SIU representative In . Honolulu. Chairman; Ed Larkin; Secratary, H. O. Fitzgerald. Ship's delegate reported cap­ OCEAti NIMET (Ocean Transportation), tain told delegate to compliment crew in August II—Chairman, Quinnt; Secratary, his behalf for a very smooth running Joe Pugllri. Crewmembers were asked ship. Old ship's library to be exchanged to take care of the washing machine a in New York. Vote of thanks given to ship's delegate, Pete Gonzales, for a Job weU done and handled in SIU fashion. that tha food If way below par. Thf lack of variety In vcgctablea and menus was also brought up, and the steward was asked to supervise his department a little more closely regarding their work. The steward was advised that he would have the backing of the crew In any attempt he made to better the situation for the next trip. PERSONALS Joseph A. Rocco Iniperative.you immediately con­ tact Jerry Cunningham at 5318 Avenue pi/i, Galveston, to avoid legal proceedings against you. tit Robert O. Smith Your sister asks you to get in touch with her at Bessemer City, N.C. Your father is critically ill. j/ Crew of Winter Hill The Greater New York March of Dimes wishes to express its sincere thanks for your contribution of $58 to the campaign against infantile paralysis. NOTICES ^ ^ $1 ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), August 5, 1954—Chairman, Bob High; Secretary, Cha Irman. Dissatisfaction voiced about' the way the ship is feeding. Ship's dele­ gate warned the crew about leaving the rooms clean and being sober at payoff. Question raised about sougee work in main deck passageways. The new innerspring mattresses are a poor quality. July 12—Chairman, F. Collins; Secre­ tary, S. L. Robblns. Discussion on the cleaning of the recreation room and the laundry. The delegates will decide how it wiU be worked. Discussion on draws in foreign ports. SEAGAROEN (Peninsular Navigation), August t—Chairman, R. Sullivan; Sacretary, J. Burns. Captain suggested that men stop gambling. Stores ought to be checked by crew before sailing. Repair list to be posted and checked as neces­ sary. Vote of thanks given to the stew­ ard department, and especially to Brother J. J. Shaller for reaUy superior baking. SAN MATEO VICTORY (Eastern), Au­ gust 1—Chairman, R. Stough; Secretary, H. C. McCurdy. Report on letter from New York company office to captain say­ ing crew's claim to lodging while ship was aground is not good. One MCS-.4FL man picked up in Honolulu to replace wiper who was hospitalized. Ship's dele­ gate to get all information on emergency work permits getting off the ship sick. Donations to the ship's fund to be given at earliest convenience. SUP replace­ ment from Hawaii was joined by two other men from our affiliated unions in giving a vote of thanks to the entire crew for fine treatment and congeniality. Edward W. Ketschke is inter­ ested in buying a modest home in Peter Christopher California from a fellow SIU or Get in touch with Welfare Serv­ SUP member. Contact him at 421 ices at SIU -headquarters, East 76th St., NY 21, NY, j/ 3" 3< t Thomas Lindsey Joseph HaroiR Edin Contact the baggage room at Your wife wishes you to contact SIU headquarters or the Railway her immediately. ALEXANDRA (Carras), August 11— Express office in San Francisco. Chairman, T. W. Bcatty; Secretary, W. 3» t t Hand. Special meeting held regarding Your baggage was sent from NY to Robert H. Bullock message received by captain. Men who San Francisco and is unclaimed "Red," 8-12 FWT on the Feltore, are to get off in Corpus to receive pay there. It will be disposed of un­ wishes you to write him at Box 411, increase. July 24—Chairman, nont; Secretary, less Railway Express is notified Baltimore, Md. Tommy Beatty. Discussion on the slopchest, about old cigarettes and very lit­ Otherwise. 3> 3/ 3< tle of anything else. Repairs and paint­ Jerrell L, Wee! ing are being taken care of. Man missed ship and will be reported to the union The Boston hall advises that This man, now in the Army, on arrival in the States. The steward will there are Cities Service checks for would like to receive mail from order milk, vegetables and fruit in Ger­ D. Sheehan, V. Siso and D. Gabriel, his old shipmates. Write him at many. Draw will be in marks, but mem­ can turn in before sailing. who were on the Winter Hill when R.O.R. 3 c/o Dixieview Motel, Eliz- bers July a—Chairman, Reld; Secretary, T. W. BcaHy. Boston patrolman at payoff it laid up in Baltimore. There are abethtown, Ky. in Maine got almost all of the overtime also checks from the Seatrade Cor­ 3/ 3/ . i okayed. Talk on a ship's fund bitt most of the members feel it-'s better to take poration for the follevyingmen who Major E. Reid up money when needed. A big vote of were restricted to the Qutenston Your wife is ilL Contact her thanks to a wonderful steward depart­ Heights in EI Salvador: G. Murphy, immediately at Apartment 6, 73 ment and all hands say they never had such fine food. Steward asked men get­ M. McKenven, B. Boudieau, W. Gates Ave., Brooklyn 38, NY. ting off ship to turn in linen and cots. Safford, J. Thompson, J. Gox, W. McKenna, A. Ahearn, J. Finn, P. Choplinski, A. Jerauld, J. O'Byrne, EdUor, J^. Lapham, A. Blanchqtte. There SEAFARERS LOG. are voucjiers to be signed by the 675 Fourth Ave., following nien for transportation money to the Trinity on March 30, Brooklyn 32, NY 1954: J, Preshong, W. Whitford, H. I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please Clement. ^ put my name on your moiling list. Puxxle Anawmr ansB SHHdsinan SBQB [EQSaQ aHfflraasoB HHiiai arara SBsnB mmm BHBai BaafflQHsa nanaB afflaoa onna naiaa BHian aaa® (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ..ZONE STATE Signed TO AVOID DUPLICATION: It you org gii old tubicrlbot $011 h«vo • chingo of «ddrttt', plooto givo your formor addroit boiow: ADDRESS CITY .20NE • $ ••twg«9$$$$$**« ....STATE .'4 ••i '.TJ �'•'•T^y'^/->T''>'': SEAFARERS •I'-" "••'" •fe'' if.v- LOG Oetfl^er IS. 1*54 Repafrwtian Betoming Easier Thanks to the cooperation of ship's delegates and Seafarers, the Welfare Services De­ partment seems well on its. way towfird licking the repatriation problem once and for all. If Seafarer-crews keep responding on this problem as they have in the past, no injured or ill Seafarer will have to spend a day longer in a foreign port company agent for service. While notify headquarters immediately than is absolutely necessary. repatriation procedures were writ­ whenever a -crewmember had to 'DN-;- i:V; K •. - f,-- In the past two-week period alone, 11 Seafarers who were laid up overseas were started on their homeward voyages just as soon as they were deemed physically fit to" travel. This Is quite a change from the situation as it used to be when repatriation was a slow process to be undertaken at the whim of the operator's overseas agents. The traditional difficulties over repatriation have always arisen out of the fact that the injured or ill Seafarer when put off overseas for treatment was at the mercy of the ten into the contract, the Union had no way of assisting the Sea­ farer unless the Union was notified in some way where he was and what had happened to him. Ordinarily it was up to the Sea­ farer himself to let the Union kqow where he was. Sometimes due to the circumstances of his condition he was unable to com­ municate with headquarters until weeks after he went ashore. Consequently, Welfare Services some months ago made a point of asking shipmates and delegates to leave a ship in a foreign port. Once Welfare Services knew where the man was and what was wrong with him, it could arrange for proper care and repatriation according to the contract. The response of Seafarers to this appeal has been such that most Seafarers are now getting imme­ diate repatriation. If this kind of good work continues on the part of SIU crews. Seafarers will no longer face~the repatriation head­ aches that confronted them in the past.' •— 5 SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION PLANS REPORT ON •INEPITS PAID F»«B No. Seafarwe Rcceivine Benefit* thi. Benefict Piid Each Seafarer Total Benefits Paid thie Period .5>l7e 1 WELPARi, VACATION RENEPITS PAID THIS PERIOD IJtieaeiuLfisnafiujjBeaiLBMetiia. Diaablliiv '•J!--: itfaiiY BtQtfiH. All of the following SIU families and Mrs. Robert Lasso, JY2 Apt. will collect the $200 maternity 13, Caparra Terrace, San Juan, benefit plus a $25 bond from the Puerto Rico. Union in the baby's name: 4 4 4Armanda Ortega, born August Bruce Matthew Todd, born Sep­ tember 7, 1954. Parents, Mr. and 20, 1954. Parents, Mr. "and Mrs. Mrs. Williani Todd, 29 Laidiaw Armando Ortega, 79 N. W. 37th Street, Miami, Fla. Avenue, Jersey City, NJ. 4 4 4 t' t- tAna Joaquina Colon Ortiz, born Milton Paul Maillho, Jr., born August 12, 1954. Parents, Mr. and August 24, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antonio R. Colon, La Loma, Mrs. Milton P. Maillho, 1117 North Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. White Street, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 4" 4 4" Gardenia Luisa Barboza, born ^ederico Billo, born September August 31, 1954. Parents, Mr. and 5, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Crespin Barboza, PO Box 631, Carlo E. Biilo, 1806 Spain Street, Hitchcock, Texas. New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 4> 4 4 11Martha Petroff, born September Craig Donald Benoit, born Sep­ 10, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. tember 12, 1954. Parents, Mr. and George Petroff, 318 Knickerbocker Mrs. Leo Benoit, RED Route 12, Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Danielson, Conn. 4 4 4 Patrick Scott Paylor, born Au­ 4 4 4 Thomas Benjamin Simmons, III, gust 18, 1954. Parents, Mr. and born September 19, 1954. Parents, Mrs. Frank S. Paylor, USPHS hos­ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Simmons, pital, Baltimore, Maryland. Jr., 101 Nelms Avenue, Nor­ 4 4 4 folk, Va. Monica Ray Johnson, born Sep­ tember 16, 1954. Parents, Mr. and 4 4 4 Robert Lasso Calderon, born Mrs. Woodrow Johnson, 1807 Ryan September 16, 1954. Parents, Mr. Street, Lake Charles, La. Waiting For Dad To Come Home Gerard Thomas Maher. bom September 10, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Maher, 442 61st Street, Brooklyn, New York. 4 4 4 Clifford Price Thompson Iff, born June 18, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford P. Thompson, 1045 N. W. 30 Place. Miami, Fia. 4 4 4 Virginia Sue Trenholm, born September 16, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin S. Trenholm, 1059 Savannah Street, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Barbara Ann Cole, born Septem­ ber 16, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith M. Cole, 1121 N. Dupre Street, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 Ada Florence Ros* Sapp, born July 29, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Sapp, PO Box il4, Vi­ enna, Georgia. 4 4 4 Jennifer Ruth Moss, born July 26, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moss, 302 West Street, Fulton, Kentucky. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Liaue Mary Leavey, born Sep­ tember 24, "1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Leavey, 282 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. I Vacatiaa Total I WBLPARE, VACATION BENEPITS PAID PREVIOUSLY Hypiial PtBCfiU PaicI Since lulv 1. I9S0* oks 'au Death Bcaefita Paid Since Tulv 1. IQSC » I Disability Benetita Paid Since May 1. 10S2 • ncraitv Benefita Paia Si,,., Apr^i Vacatloo Benefit! PaiJ Siar> Feb. 11. 1Q« Jk^JUa /2£ JEaial * Patt B«««a WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS ... ... Vacation v..aau uu luiMi * • . . «... Vacation Ub Government Bonds (Welfare) Real Estate (Welfare) Otber Assets - Training Sbip (Welfare) TOTAL ASSETS corner 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4 22 MLS fA.|j .CUIS^ -P— oo f9/j //« oo • 0^7 V I Total Death Benefita paid since the start, slightly over I four (It) years ago, have just recently passed the one million (11,000,000.00) dollar mark. I The Trustee's of the Seafarers Vacation Plan have voted to increase the vacation benefits, at their meeting of October 5th, 195U. At the time of this*report being made, the Vacation Plan has oaid out its 59»OOOth vacation benefit check. The check was drawn to the order of ADREAM DBCENA in the amount of $131.13. Cynthia Bussell, born September 17, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo­ seph Leroy Bussell, 2509 Brown Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 I S9 LLF At Kntr, AMtistmit'XSmMstrmtor Charles Davis McLaren, bom September 22, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs, Joseph McLaren, 107 Marlin Street, Galveston, Texas. Jesus Rodriquez, born Septem­ ber 6, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs, Juan Rodriquez, 5606 AvenUe L, Galveston, Texas. Martha Carol Thompson, bom July 16, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred D. Thompson, Flomaton, Afa. Steven Charles Kissel, born Sep­ tember 14," 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Kissel, 656 Ander-i son Avenue; Cliff side Park, NJ. 4 Paul Raymond Davis, Jr., born September 20, 1954. Parents^ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Raymond Davis, 49 Allard Blvd., New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Denise Hope Callahan, bom September 18, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Callahan, Routd 1, Irvington, Ala. Anita Raye Williamson, born Au­ gust 25, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson, 207 Ogden Avenue, Crichton Station, Mobile, Ala. is(- Charles Denver Perkins sits contentedly on his mother's lap after receiving $200 SIU maternity benefit and $25 US defense bond from the Union. Father was aboard Mobilian a's wiper when Savannah port agent Jeff Morrison delivered benefits. 4 4-4 Judy Leigh Wroton, born Sep­ tember 19r 19$4. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Wroton, 4016 North Highland, Norfolk, Va. AT SIU HEADQUARTERS 4tliAv#.«20lhSt.*irMlyH Swop yarns or watch the fight* on television with your old ship­ mates at the Port C Coll—YOUR union-owned and union-operated bar. Bring your friends — where you're always welcome. And the tab won't fracture that payoff. OWNED AND OPERATED by th« SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT A^A. "SI �h OcmienU^ M64 SEAFARERS ga^e Ninetjya LOG Lupton Family Gets Union Benefit SEEIN* im SEAtAlUeRiS — f With WALTER SIEKMANN One of the brothers who is very satisfied with the manner in which bis hospital needs were taken care of is Seafarer Joseph Stanton of Philadelphia. As was reported here last issue, Stanton, was in an automobile accident last August 23 down "in Atlantic City. He was taken to a local hospital for a couple of weekS: and then switched up to Staten Island, September 10. As soon as he got there, the hospital representative of the Union had" his benefits ready for him ifrom the date of the accident on. The Welfare Services-Department also helped see to it that he got transferred to a Public Health Service hosjpital as soon as he could toe moved. Ordinarily getting something in your eye isn't too much to worry about, provided you can get it out right away. Brother James W. Parker of Muskogee, Oklahoma, can tell you that something in your eye can be a mighty serious and annoying problem. He got some foreign matter there back in August while he was AB on the Robin Trent and ever since it's been troubling him. We hope the doctors can clear up this problem for him in short order. Door Accident Brother John Hannay of Jacksonville, Fla., got in the way of a door and it put him out of action for a while. Somebody slammed the door on his finger while he was aboard the Steel Flyer and did quite a bit of damage. Hannay was chief cook on the ship and came in for treatment on October 5. Lloyd E. Wilson, who comes from Cedarville, Ohio, is now under observation at Staten Island for a possible heart ailment. His last ship was the Ocean Betty, and he was messman aboard her. A spot of kidney trouble has put Angel R. Carrasquilo on the hospital list. Angel was electrician Hannay Northwestern Victory the last time out. Another electrician in for treatment is Robert Walker of Union City, NJ. He was aboard the Alcoa Puritan. Stomach Trouble Brother Santos Pizarro of New York City was in for a short stay recently but has now been discharged. He was passenger utility on the Frances (Bull Line) when stomach trouble laid him low. Another victim of stomach trouble was Peoro Ciaudio, who was-oiler on the Jefferson City Victory. Pedro Viliabol, steward utility on the Pelican Mariner, is getting his varicose veins taken care of while William J. Benson, wiper off the Steel Flyer, Is being treated for a head injury. Two other broth­ ers who have come in for treatment recently are William Maicewicz, FWT on the Robin Kettering, and Vincent Fitgzerald, who was messman on the Ciaudio John B. Kulukundis. Seafarers In Hospitals Edward Samrock Henry Sosa USPHS HOSPITAL John Sanders J. D. Thomas BALTIMORE, MD. Wade Sexton Lonnle R. Tickle Jessie P. Brinkley Robert Lambert Durand D. Shaw Ellas Walker Jesse A. Clarke Francisco Mayo Wilbur Sorenson J. E. Ward James L. Conner Samuel H. Mills T. J. Cunningham Frank S. Paylor USPHS HOSPITAL Gorman T. Glaze Vincenzo Russo SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Einar A. Hansen Douglas Turner Harold Arlinghaus Joe Perreira Jimmie M. Heifer Anthony J. TursI Robert Rivera. Jr. Charlie C. Brown K. L. Humphrey Harold B. Vincent WUUam V. Shaffer Henry J. Childs Michael Jablonskl Edward C. Yeamans Benny M. Foster W. S. Singleton Elmer E. Lamb Bobby R. Stalworth Olav Gustavsen Charles Neumaler P. S. Yuzon USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MA^S. GALVESTON, TEXAS Frank Alasavlch Maurice Lavoi* Joseph Arras Jose E. Leston Joseph W. Carey Vincent Tocco FeUx Bottello Eugene T. O'Mara John T. Kecgan Warren W. Currier Murray A. Plyler PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL Walter R. Edwards Abel N. Salas SAN JUAN. PR Duane R. Fisher Benjamin C. Seal Joaquim J. Marques Benjamin F. Grice I. J. Torre USPHS HOSPITAL Charles B. Young Tomas Gutierrez MOBILE. ALA. Karl A. Hellman W. R. Walker Charles Saranthus Elroy Webb' Edward Jeanfreau USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. NORFOLK, VA. Paul B. Bland Jimmie Littleton Herbert Bumpass George F. Lechler J. D. Cannady J. T. Moore Earl T. Congleton P. Spinney W. H. Gilbertson E. R. Snedeker USPHS HOSPITAL William C. Lee Gilbert F. Wilson STATEN ISLAND. NY. Albert W. Lima Hussen Ahmedd Arthur Kavel USPHS HOSPITAL William H. Benson Florenslo F. Letle SEATTLE, WASH. Charles CantweU Nils H. Lundquist Claudius G. Archer Robert L. Morrow Angel CarrasquUlo Perfecto Mangual Bernard P. Burke W. M. Pennington Pedro Ciaudio Paige A. MitcheU Robert J. Hellig David F. Sykes Patrick Cleary Vincent Navarrete Sverre Johannessen WiUiam F. Vaughn George T. Coleman loseph Neubauer Mike MicheUk Otto R. Ware, Jr. Frank Collins .Velson E. Norwood V. K. Ming Richard L. Welch France DeBeaumont Mikade Olenchik SEASIDE MEMORIAL HOSP. John J. Doherty T. Papoutsoglov LONG BEACH, CALIF. Samuel Doyle M. RuusukaUlo Edward H. Murar Thomas DriscoU Luis Salazar SAILORS* SNUG HARBOR George W. Flood C. R. Sanderson STATEN ISLAND. NY. Estell Godfrey Ira Sandt Joseph Koslusky Earle B. Goosley. R. Scotti INSTITUTE OP HEALTH F. Hauser Jose Vasquez BETHESDA, MD. Vincent Jones Pedro VUIabol Warren Whitmer Norai Jorgensen USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN EYE & EAR HOSP. NEW ORLEANS, LA. NEW YORK, NY P. L. Ankerson Lyle Hipp Haroid McKenzie tVilllam E. Aplin Leonard Kay VA HOSPITAL Charles E. Brady Charles F. Kelso MIAMI, FLA. Charles Burton E. L. Kirkpatrick F. Fernandez L. A. McLaughlin Owen Butler E. G. Knapp USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH, NY Sebastian Carregal D. Korolia .George Champlin Ben Ladd Fortunate Bacomo Kaarel Leetmaa Leo.Lang Frank W. Bemrick James R. Lewis Clarence W. Cobb Clarence Lomax S. Cope Claude F. Blanks Arthur Lomas Jesse Lyies Robert L. Booker Francis: F. Lynch William Cothran Emlle P. Davies Oscar Madere Thomas B. Bryant Joseph D. McGraw Serio M. Desoso Vincent Michel Ho Yee Choe Archibald McGuigan Jar Chong Frank Mackey Joseph Dlonne WiUiam G. Moore John J. DriscoU Vic MUazzo Eric R. Eklund O. J. Morgan Bart E. Guranick Eugene T. Nelson Matthew Eurasa Francis T. Osetek John B. Haas Marcus N. Evans Kenyon Parks Pedro Peralto Taib Hassen Thomas Fields AmeUo Patingo James C. PoweU Thomas Isaksen Leo Fontenot George Shumaker GUbert J. Piersall Hurlburt M. Free B. D, Faster Robert Sizemore R. A. Ratcliff Nathan Gardner John W. Keenan Henry E. Smith John C. Rehm John Gersey Ludwig Kristiansen Harry S. Tuttla W. E. Reynolds Roy M. Green W. E. Roberts Frederick Landry Renato A. VlUata' Andrew HarviUa James J. Lawlor VlrgU WUmoth Henri J, Robin "3 Widow of Seafarer Joe Lupton, who lost life in shipboard accident, receives $2,500 death benefit from Norfolk patrolman, James Bullock. Lupton was bosun on the Barbara Fritchie at time of his death. He was formerly dispatcher in Norfolk- Children are Graylan Leigh Lupton, 2V^, and William Allen Lupton, one year old. . 'free Transfer' Is PHS Policy A little-known fact about the Public Health Service hospitals is that under certain cir­ cumstances the PHS will pay a seaman's hospital bills for the time he is in a private in­ stitution. These payments will be made in the event that a seaman is compelled by cir­ cumstance to seek treatment-*--: ; in a private hospital, and so only in instances where the sea­ had suffered a sudden attack of ill­ notifies the Public Health man would be qualified for Pub­ ness and had no opportunity to get lic Health Service treatment under to a PHS hospital. When Welfare Service immediately. the standard rules and regulations Ser\'ices received notice that the i men were hospitalized it arranged of the service. In the past few months SIU Wei- ; with the PHS to have them transfare Services has been instrumen- i ferred to the Staten Island hospital tal in arranging at least half-a-; and have their original hospital dozen such transfers in the New ; bill taken care of. Then Welfare Services saw to it York metropolitan area alone. In each instance a Seafarer had been that the men got their hospital injured in a shoreside accident, or benefits as of the day they en­ tered the private hospital. It also covered them for the period that they were traveling from the pri­ vate hospital to the USPHS. In some instances such travel could involve a couple of days. There have been cases of sea­ men having paid private hospital Seafarers at the Manhattan Beach hospital had a graphic bills, not knowing that they could demonstration of the difference between the SIU Welfare have transferred to a PHS hospi­ Plan and that operated by an insurance company when one tal and had their bills taken care of. Even a couple of days in a pri­ of their fellow patients died at vate hospital can prove p.etty ex­ quirements set up by the insurance pensive, particularly if there is any at the hospital. company. The rest with a few ex­ surgery involved. As reported in "The Port­ ceptions have long since exhausted Of course in order to be transhole," publication of the hospital the 13 weeks' benefit supplied by fen-ed, a seaman must have proof patients, the brother who died had the insurance company. of eligibility in the form of dis­ been a charter member of the Na­ Seafarers at Manhattan Beach, charges and seamen's papers. tional Maritime Union and had served in all strikes, picket lines of course, have no worries along Sometimes a man who has been and other beefs. However, because this line since either through the ashore doesn't have any discharges he was a long-term patient and in­ special list, or the one-day eligi­ with him when he goes to a hos­ eligible for the insurance com­ bility rule they are all receiving pital. Welfare Services can get pany's life insurance, thei-e was no their hospital benefits for as long as verification that the man is elig­ death benefit for this veteran sea­ they are in-patients. And, of ible by checking his record of course, all of them are covered by service on SIU ships. man and union man. Formerly members of the NMU the Welfare Plan's $2,500 death had been covered by a $125 burial benefit which is ample to provide benefit, but this was discontinued for a decent funeral and leave when the NMU's welfare plan went something over for survivors be­ into effect on January 1, 1950. sides. Applications tor the mater­ At last report, following re­ Since the plan was under contract nity benefit must be supported to an insurance company, there was peated complaints by the NMU by the following documents: no way of setting up a special list Manhattan Beach patients as to • Your marriage certificate. to take care of the oldtimers who their plight, the national office of • Baby's birth certificate dat­ were already in the hospital, or the NMU was trying to find some ing birth after April 1, 1952. went in shortly afterwards without way out of the impasse of insur­ • The discharge from the last having picked up the necessary ance company rules so that the ship you sailed on before the seatime requirements to be cov­ union's members could get some baby was born. relief. ered by the insurance company. Six-Month Requirement Unlike the SIU, which requires merely one day on a ship in the previous year to be eligible for hospital and death benefits, the in­ surance company plan called for a six months' period before cover­ The deaths o/ the following sea­ tery, Boston, Massachusetts. Sur­ age went into effect. farers have been reported to the viving is his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth The result was that the NMU Seafarers Welfare Plan and the Galvin, of 38 Mozart Street, Ja­ membership in the hospital dug' $2,500) death benefits are being maica Plain, Massachusetts. down for nickels and dimes and paid to their beneficiaries: » » managed to come up with $25 be­ Ragnar August Erikson, 59: On tween them to send to the next of John Joseph Galvin, 35: Brother kin of the deceased brother. This Galvin died on May 12, 1953. He August 14, 1954, Brother Erikson was quite a sacrifice for the NMU has been sailing with the SIU in died of a heart ailment in New patients since many of them have the engine department since Orleans, La. A member of the never received any hospital bene- March, 1952, out of Boston. Burial steward department, he joined the fits because of the eligibility re- took piace at Mt. Benedict Ceme- SIU in New York in June, 1952. Furthermore, in such Instances PHS will provide for transporta­ tion of the seaman from the pri­ vate hospital to the nearest PHS facility. The Seafarers Welfare Plan in turn, pays the man's hos­ pital benefit from the first day that he is hospitalized. Ail this will apply, of course. Hospital Patients See Samp'e Of insurance Company's Rig How to Apply For Birth Pay FINAL IIISPATCH •• ;) •iM '-v iia.'.li.*:;:.' •••AA' -Jl . �m •• - • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • THE SHJ HAS WAGED A NEVER-ENDING FIGHT TO GUARANTEE UNION RIGHTS TO ITS MEMBERS • k.. <5.[5 'i i: , . I..; .. y i ! r .I f-- i '•-'S • I < •-/p The right to secret elections .1 » t f'l / In a five year period, Seafarers have voted in six elections—four for Unioriy. officers and in two referendums—one on the constitution, the other on the builds- [ ing program. All votes were by secrH ballot over 30 to 60 day periods, giving every member an opportunity to vote. The right to run for office Each week Seafarers are elected to posts of responsibility. Since the new constitution's adoption two years ago, close to 2,200 meeting officers have been elected at membership meetings and 4,700 Seafarers have been chosen for committee posts. Another 153 Seafarers have run for general Union offices. The rights of membership Possession of an SIU book is a guarantee of the best in maritime. Union policy is to maintain a ratio of one job for every active member, plus the best conditions, broadest benefits and highest take-home pay in the industry. Members can also retire or reactivate their books, as 451 have done since January 1. The right of control over officials Each year Seafarers take part in 364 reguUir port membership meetings and over 700 special meetings. They pass final judgment on financial audits am? other written reports detailing acts of SIU officials in discharge of their duties. The right of a fair trials and appeals system In the past two years the membership has elected 39 trial committees and nine appeals committees to act on charges against Seafarers. These rank and file committees have disposed of 50 charges and 11 appeals. In all these^ only five men—guilty of grave offenses—have been expelled from membership. protect the hard won rights that you have won w ' • •- ••^•.7 • • • .r I--.. • ^• >r' i&v ! -P J P'" M m4'i' : •< ift y : I' j -i:yv- t;. '^5 :> .i-;:'-,"V i.y > .^1 A , - •• * r f • A". - ^rAV";I.A.I-: y* .V AA.r.'i AA: A:~, Every Seafarer should do his bit to 'maintain democracy by participating democratic processes of his union. Keep th^ SlU a union of, by and for seame^A it is by voting ia the secret clecliQh fpr^ One of the ways you can which begins in all ports Novemberjr 15,.A 15 " i.A •. •ik- Li2:'" :• 1 • • -p yy-yy - • :;•• a- -? Aia yyyyyyyyyyyyyy'-' •I -;- I •- -.-ai' *• a;:•:a � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource October 18, 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. 21 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU STRIKE TIES UP TANKER; CREW PICKETS BY BOAT SIU COMMITTEE SURVEYS STEWARD DEP'T STANDARD SEATRAIN NO IN TRANSFER TO LIBERIA STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP BACK WAGES READY AT 4 - MORE CO'S SIU WINS NEW HIGH - $176 VACATION PAY CREDENTIAL REPORT OK'D BY MEMBERS NEW CO. SIGNS SIU PACT SIU NEARS 16TH BIRTHDAY IN SOLID FINANCIAL SHAPE ILA PHONY TIE-UP ENDS ON EMPLOYERS' TERMS NEW 'PROP' EXPERIMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPENED '50-50' LAW BOOSTS COAL SHIPMENTS PARLAYS SIU SAVINGS INTO TV REPAIR CO. DISABILITY $ 'LIFELINE' TO SEAFARER UNDER 65 VACATION INCREASE STORES AND FEEDING WELCOME FORECAST IN EXCELLENT HEALTH YOUR SIU VACATION PLAN HE'S MAKING THAT OLD COLLEGE 'RUN' REPATRIATION BECOMING EASIER 'FREE TRANSFER' IS PHS POLICY HOSPITAL PATIENTS SEE SAMPLE OF INSURANCE COMPANY'S RIG Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/18/1954 1954 Periodicals Seafarers Log