http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8f56d31e9db68a9574e9ebe4f12f44c6.PDF 17cf028da74732dd51c884b766094fb9 PDF Text Text •f^j-^r-j/ • Steward Comm, Report And Recommendations See Pages 4 and 5 Vol. XVII No. 22 SEAFARERS ^LOG ^-^1'•-1 Oct. 28 1955 ;• OFFICIAIL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U N ^,0 N • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRIC T • AFL • • ; i '•>• • • • '-F^ •HII 4 ' 44 "-J . •:3 - >• . .-4 W • -u \M • -4m •• :f4^i r-^'. YEARS '^1 ila.j 1 ;|!.F;^J:-- --Ji f �•MAMiHameqnanBaaaaMBwaBianMHnaiBaismse'uss^.Qif^raMMWMMMiMMMHaai Pace Twe SEAFARERS LOG Oei is, 1918 Co's Rap Kings Rointi Echo SIU As the Senate Maritime Training Subcommittee widens^ its hearings on the question of Federal support to Kings ates to go into the maritime indus­ Point and other maritime officer academies evideiice con- try. They have indicated willing' ness to support changes in the tines to pile up supporting*^ __ SIU criticism of Kings Point not enough merchant marine in character of the Academy's operaoperations. Final hearings on the Academy set-up. Industry rep­ tions. the issue are scheduled for windup in Washington Monday, October 31. Even staunch Kings Point sup­ porters have conceded that there is too much emphasis on Navy and .(giiijVlr- Calls Cargo Law 'Must' For Tramps tionnaire summary said, "that more time should be spent at sea." Another strong heed, the compa­ nies said, was "more practical training in the field of labor rela­ These Concessions in the pro- tions^ union contracts, labor Igw resentatives have complained of the lack of experience in dealing Kings Point camp came up as the and intelligent handling of crew." NEW ORLEANS—The "SOwith crews, maritime contracts and SIU pointed out in the SEAFAR­ Hie Navy aspect of training dis­ down-to-earth problems of ship op­ ERS LbG that the Kings Point .was turbed many companies with the SO" shipping law is the differ­ eration among Academy graduates actually functioning as a "junior report saying that "Kings Point ence between "life and death" as well as of the failure of gradu- Annapolis" at maritime's expense. runs the risk of teaching too much for US tramp ships, James B. The LOG story quoted figures naval science and military cere­ Stuart, president of the American showing a very small percentage mony, thereby making its gradu­ Tramp Shipowners Association, of Kings Point men made a mer­ ates less adaptable to merchant told the convention of the Pro­ peller Club here. Any modifica­ chant marine career while all of vessel routine." Industry people were also dis­ tion of the law, he warned, "would, them are required to serve a Navy hitch. Most graduates stay in Naval turbed over the failure of Kings in effect, be sounding the deathService permanently or head for Pointers to" enter the industry knell" of the tramp fieet. shoreside jobs, after receiving a although they are supposedly Despite the transfer of about 90 trained for that purpose at no cost tramps to runaway fiags, an equal free college education. to themselves. "Every means must number still remain in operation SIU Position be exercised." the report said, "to under the US flag and provide jobs The SIU's consistent position is insure that Kings Point ^aduates for over 3,000 US unlicensed sea­ that either the Navy should take make' the sea their career." men and officers. • over the Academy lock, stock and Better Officers From Foc'sle Should Boost Aid barrel for its own purposes of the The report made some interest­ The cargo preference act, he school should be closed. In either ing comparisons between Kings said, is the only source of cargoes case, marine officers should come Pointers and officers who came out for virtually all of the tramp ships out of the foc'sle. of the foc'sle. "The majority ad­ still in operation. Far froni re­ Answers to a questionnaire re­ vised that men up from the ranks pealing "50-50," he added, the Gov­ turned to the committee by 31 ma­ were better in matters relating to ernment should be considering jor US operators- on performance practical routine, handling of the other ways of aiding the tramp of Academy graduates reveal that crew and ship maintenance." Acad­ fleet. a dozen of the companies that emy graduates were superior in He pointed out that no tramp " bothered to answer operate virtu­ "administration, preparation of fieet can survive indefinitely on the ally without a single Kings Pointer. logs and reports, shipboard demean­ basis of Government-financed car­ Those who do employ them or and theory." Eventually, the goes and suggested other steps reported that the graduates needed companies said. Academy graduates which should be taken to establish practical shipboard experience in overcome their lack of experience tramp operations on a firm basis. cargo handling, ship maintenance, the only way possible, by going to He proposed that: the Govern­ below deck watches and other sea. ment amend the ' 193$' Merchant shipboard routine. "The suggestion Individqal spokesmen for indus- Marine Act to provide subsidy was frequently made," the ques­ (Continued on page 15) benefits to tramps. Crackdown Ends Safety Violatioitis Aboard 'Worst Ship In 20 Years' After a harrowng trip from the West Coast during which the ship listed as much as 22 degrees and constantly threatened to run out of water, the Shinnecock Bay sailed for Eu­ rope with a "new look" aboard. Union headquarters delayed the payoff for five davs un­ til necessary repairs were as-"*" — sured and the crew got $2,000 arrived at the Panama Canal 31 were unloading lumber in an effort additional overtime for such days later. All the while it was to correct the list. SIU crewmembers in boat come alongside the disabled Shin­ necock Bay at San Jose, Guatemala, to bring fresh water aboard from ashore. Crew lugged cans of water from shore for cooking, washing and drinking and boilers after tanks broke down. Ship used water faster than it could be brought aboard. varied duties as chopping wood for the galley, unloading lumber and building life-rafts. Characterized by Assistant-Sec­ retary-Treasurer Claude Simmons as "the worst ship I've seen in 20 years," the Shinnecock Bay was buffeted by misfortune from the time It left Puget Sound until it threatening to roll over, crewmem­ Meanwhile conditions aboard bers knew that some of the life- were becoming more unlivable saving equipment was in dubious each day. Because of the list the or defective condition. scuppers backed up and the toilets The episode raises questions as refused to drain. Foul waste water to the efficiency of Coasb Guard and oil spills were all over the inspection. It also reflects on an decks and the galley. Crewmem­ American consul in Guatemala who bers could not take showers or failed to act in face of the obvious wash clothing and the messman was washing dishes in salt water. unseaworthiness of the ship. The vessel's pending misfortunes One man's arm was broken In a were tipped off on the previous skid on the slippery deck. The crew appealed to the Ameri­ trip when the hot water supply failed and the crew did without for can consul in San Jose requesting 14 days. When she arrived on the that an inspection of the ship be (Continued on page 15) West Coast in August,, the Union promptly collected a claim for $2,800 in penalty money for the hot water shortage. Following this payoff the ship Oct. 28, 195S Vol. XVii, Ko. 22 took on a deck load of lumber at HALI^ Secretary Treasurer Aberdeen, Washington, and headed PAUL HcnBERT BRAND, Editor; RAY DENISON, for the East Coast. It wasn't long Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art before the list started showing. Editor; HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, Eight days out of Aberdeen the Staff Writers; Bnx MOODY, Gulf Area list was 22 degrees, so severe that Representative. the engineers were having trouble Final Dispatch Page 11 getting feedwater into the boilers. Hospitalized Men Page 12 Water rationing was put into effect Labor Roundup .. Page 10 as the e'ngineers tapped the fresh Letters Pages 12, 14 water supply to keep the plant Log-A-Rhythms ........,. Page 13 going. All efforts to trim the cargo Meet The Seafarers ......Page 11 and reduce the list sufficiently werp. Personals ...! .Page 15 unsuccessful with the ship never Recent Arrivals Page 15 goifig below a 16 degree list. Seafarer In Action Page 11 Shipping Figures Page 10 Carried Water In Cans SIU Hall Directory Page 6 Finally, in desperation, the cap­ Page 6 tain pulled the vessel into San Your Dollar's Worth blwamiy M the Headquartere Jose, Guatemala, in the hope of atPiibllshRd the Seafarers International Union, A^ getting some more wgtw. But there iantic A Cuif District, AFL, 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYacinth were no facilities, for putting water 94600. Entered as second class matter at Office. In Brooklyn, NY, under aboard in the port, so part of the thetheActPost e'f Aug. 24, 1912. cr.ew yfas_ put to work bringing cans of water aboard In two of the a^')iS^^;l^pboa|^. pther men SEAFARERS LOG ' Listing to port at tipies up to 22 degrees off normal, the Shinnecock Bay is shown af sea with deck cargo of lumber which produced a round of troubles for the SlU'iparined 'sbip. She was from l-WW, 1 �Get. Z8. 1958 . SEAFARERS Pare Three LOG SlU CiBlebrsites 17 Pacesettinj^ Years Browsing In New Hq Library The SIU Atlantic and Gulf District will celebrate its 17th birthday next Tuesday, No­ vember 1, in what is unanimously regarded as the best physical, financial and economic shape it's been in during all its years of existence. Acknowledged as the pacesetter of maritime labor, the SIU has rolled up a series of note­ worthy achievements during the past 12 months to add to an ever-increasing record of gains for Seafarers. Chief among them were the winning of a seniority shipping and hiring system preserv­ Itself as a going concern, gained additional con­ tracts, refused to knuckle under in the face of as­ ing the Union hiring hall, extension of hos­ saults by various Government ship agencies and, pital and surgical benefit protection to the when V-J Day was announced in 1945, was stronger families of SIU men, completion of the Bal­ than ever before. timore building program and expansion of mem­ bership facilities in other ports. 'Ihe launching of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, organization of new SIU companies and successes on the national legislative front were also high marks of the year. The record was marred principally by the still unexplained loss of the LST Southern Districts with 23 crewmen, including 14 SIU men, in an Atlantic storm. Even so, tlie great forward strides could not cc'ipse the history of the Union from its modest be­ ginnings in 1938. Officially, the actual birthday of the SIU was October 15, 1938, when the AFL convention issued an international union charter to Harry Lundeberg, secretary-treasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. Seafarer Nicic Gaylord, 2ncl cook, browses through a SEA­ FARERS LOG library assortment furnished in the newly-in­ stalled library for membership use at SIU headquarters. Simi­ lar 50-book packages are put aboard all SIU ships every three months under the LOG's ships' library program. Building Program In the midst of this, gains had also been made oh Parent Is SUP . other fronts. From its original dingy office at 2 The SUP subsequently became the West Coast Stone Street, New York City, the SIU shifted head­ district of the new internalional, and the A&G Dis­ quarters temporarily to Washington, DC. then trict was started with members who transferred back to Stone Street, and then to its own building from the old AFL. Seamen's Union, a group which ' ' at 51 Beaver Street in 1944, and finally to new, had been operating under a federal labor union modem headquarters in Brooklyn in 1951. charter, and was affiliated directly with AFL The same building program was carried on in headquarters. other ports, as the Union bought or rented build­ It wasn't until November 1, 1938, however, that ings to provide, proper facilities and service to its the SIU-A&G actually started functioning, and growing membership. A Union-owned and operated thus the Union's birthday each year is marked on slopchest service providing both retail and ship­ that date. The Sailors Union commemorated its board service was launched in 1952. 70th anniversary last March. A few days after the start "of the Korean War, Many formidable tasks faced the infant A&G in 1950, its pioneering welfare plan went into ef­ District, not the least of which was the fact that fect and has scored continuous gains since tEen it was not only confronted with instant opposition in providing protection for sickness, disability, by Atlantic and Gulf Coast shipowners but also death, maternity, family hospitalization and sur­ with the then-powerful apparatus"of the Commun­ gery. Scholarships for members or their children ist Party's waterfront section, which ralready con­ was another innovation. trolled the fiedgling CIO National Maritime Union, Pioneered Vacations formed a few years previously. The SIU-A&G also pioneered in winning paid va­ But founded as a non-Communist organization, the SIU-A&G quickly began attracting support front cations for seamen, many of whom had not had a seamen on both coasts dissatisfied with poor wages paid vacation in 30 or more years of previous sail­ and even worse conditions. Contracts with major ing. Wages have more than quadrupled since 1938 Gulf shipowners followed in short order, as the and shipboard conditions are acknowledged as the finest in the industry. Union stuck to its demands and gained respect throughout the industry for doing so. The past 16 years have been good to Seafarers, who have come far from their humble start in 1938. Vital War Role At birthday time next Tuesday, they can look for­ The outbreak of the second world war slowed the ward with confidence to niuch more in the years forward drive, but the SIU had already established to come. Maritime Funds Facing Slow Bell In Congress WASHINGTON—^Despite far-reaching ship construction plans announced by the Maritime Administration, indica­ tions are that Seafarers cannot expect too much action on shipping problems during the^ ^ coming session of Congress. traditional for Congressmen to Maritime observers in the turn economy-minded, particu­ nation's capital expect many mari­ time projects to stumble over a Congressional economy drive. Trouble is expected when it comes to appropriating the actual cash to carry out ship constuction and other programs sought by the industry and supported by the Maritime Administration. Ob­ servers point out that 1956 haS all the earmarks ^)f shapii;ig up as a red-hot presidential election year with the outcome very much in doubt. Under such circumstances, it is It had lost more than 1,200 Seafarers to the haz­ ards of war, but thousands more had bolstered the ranks. A post-war organization campaign, was launched almost before the smoke of World War 11 had lifted, and. a string of new victories followed in rapid succession. The Union took on Isthmian, last of the big open-shop outfits, and tamed it in a whirlwind drive. Cities Service took longer, but eventually succumbed also. Of this campaign, a Senate La­ bor subcommittee said later: "It is almost unbe­ lievable that any union could continue in exist-^ ence in the face of this combination . . . Certainly a smaller, poorer and less persistent union would have been destroyed." larly since tax reduction looms as a major Congessional issue. Subsidies Threatened It appears that even the sub­ sidized lines, long recipients of favored Government treatment, will have trouble getting full ap­ propriations for their operations. The one bright spot in the out­ look is the fact that the Office of Defense Mobilization has ap­ proved a fast tax write-off for builders of trailerships. This will help pave the way for Pan Atlan­ tic's trailership program. Dependent Plan Features Statement Of Ownership Speedy Benefit Payments Now completing its fourth month of operation, the SIU's hospital and surgical benefits plan for Seafarers' dependents is running at top efficiency, An examination of SIU Welfare Plan records shows that'when necessary documents are properly filed with a claim, checks go out to the Seafarer in 24 hours or less. This com- when his daughter was hospital­ on both. However, the Plan rec{lares favorably with the de- ized, with the result that the Plan commends that in negotiating for ay of a week up to a month that is characteristic of benefit plans run by insurance companies. Fortunately, an increasing num­ ber of Seafai-ers and wives of Sea­ farer's are now contacting readquarters and port offices in adv^ndfe of the hospitalization. This enables the Union to advise them on procedure and assure that a greater number of Seafarers col­ lect .their benefits speedily. It is nPt uncommon for a check to be written within the hour of receiv­ ing the claim. ' Where necessary documents are not on file, delays are inevitable. In one recent case of this kind, a Seafarer had failed to. file an en­ rollment card. "'HS'Was out.at .aea had no way of proving her relation­ ship to the Seafarer and benefits were delayed accordingly Among the queries received by the Union the following are the most common: • What do I do if the hospital demands payment in advance and I do not have the money on hand? If the Seafarer is qualified, the Welfare Plan will send the hospi­ tal a letter of credit guaranteeing payment in accord with Uie limits set by the Plan. To date all hos­ pitals have accepted this letter of credit in lieu bf actual cash from the Seafarer. O Do I have to go to a particU-lar hospital or doctor? , YoU-have full freedom"of clioltif hospital or surgical services the Seafarer or his wife try to get a price within the limits set by the Plan. The allowances under the Plan are among the most generous of any in the country and are fig­ ured on average costs in major port cities. They should be ample to cover charges, aside from the standard $50 deductible provision. • Am I eligible for benefits and if so, how do I file a claim? Eligibility consists of 90 days seatiiUe in the pi-eceding calendar year and one day in the 90 preced­ ing the filing of a claim. All ports can speedily check eligibility via teletype to headquarters and all ; (Contlnuea 6n iUifeie tfl • ' 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 September 20, 1955. 1. Tlie names and addresses of fhe 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 bf stock. If not owned by a corpora ration, the naihes 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- ant Secretary-Treasurer, 675 4tb Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY. 3. The known bondholders, mort­ gagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (If there are none, so state.) None. 4. Paragraphs 2 and 3 include, in cases where the stockholder or se­ curity holder appears upon the books of the comijany as trustees or in anv 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, , throu.gh the mails or otherwise, to paid subscribers during the 12 months preceeding the date shown above was: (This inforrnation is required from daily, weekly, semiweekly, and triweekly. newspapers only.) This information not required. (Signed) Herbert Brand, Editor. Sworn to and subscribed before m# this 20th- day of September, 1955. Al, Bernstein, Notary Public; (My commission. expires. March 30^ 1556.) •. •'.'li • 'n • ; �Face Fonr SEAFAMBRS tOG Oct tt, IIM {Steward Dept. Committee Reeommendatlons 1 Recommended Work Policy .For Steward Department if -:<-r 1. If the stewards are expected to perform their duties efficiently, it will be necessary to have the full support of all union officials in all ports. 2. The new SIU Meal Program to be put into effect on all SlU-contracted ships. 3. Definite rating should be specified when group three In steward department is called and shipped from the board. When any man shipped is found not capable of performing the job he is shipped, he is to be sent back to the hall if there is sufficient time to do this. When steward has to transfer a man into different jobs when no time is available to call for another man, this transfer is only for the duration of the voyage and the man found incapable at the beginning of the transfer shall be discharged and the other man returned to his original job. 4. When any man is found unqualified and inefficient, he must appear before a committee of three or five who sail in his rating to judge his qualifications. When found consistently that he is inefficient, he should be made to sail in a lower rating or attend the Union's training facili­ ties for recertification. 5. Recertification: A man shall be certified in the fol­ lowing manner and such certification shall be stamped in his Union Book: One year sea-time for galley to go as 2nd or 3rd cook One year sea-time for 2nd cook to go as baker. One year sea-time for baker to go chief cook. Two years sea-time for chief cook to go steward. 2 I: m: Recommended Work Rules , For Steward Departmept In order to insure continued harmony and efficiency in the steward department, this outline of duties is sub­ mitted as a guide for the steward and is not intended to conflict with or supersede our agreement or is it intended In any way to limit the steward's authority. The steward department .works as a unit. The regular routine will be carried out within the scheduled working hourk as specified and it shall be the duty of the ste.ward department to organize its work so that it is accom­ plished within their eight hours per day as scheduled in the agreement. Routine duties of the steward department shall be to prepare and serve meals; cleaning and maintaining quar­ ters of the licensed personnel, including the radio officers, pui'sers, and passengers, all dining rooms, messrooms, galley and pantry, culling and sorting fresh fruits and vegetables: unless otherwise specified in the agreement. No overtime applies to the above routine work. The following duties of each member of the steward department as outlined, shall be enforced by the steward and shall apply to the manning scale as herein adopted by the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District. Duties of Steward: Eight hours between the hours of 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM. The steward shall have the full authority of making any changes and adjustment of this work, according to the cir­ cumstances or conditions that may arise, and the Union demands that each member cooperate in carrying out his assignments as a bargain of our contract. It shall be left up to the steward's good judgment, who will bear in mind that the results are always the determining factors, in better service, maintenance and greater economy. He shall coordinate the work of his department in the diferent classes so that none of his men will be taxed unfairly beyond their capacity. He shall have the right and free access to any parts of the vessel, where the function of his department is necessary. When settling differences he should make every effort to settle them satisfactorily for all concerned. His employees are entitled to private inter­ views when brought to task. This will improve the har­ monious relationship now existing aboard ships. The reg­ ular duties of the steward shall be to supervise all work of the steward department, including the supervision of preparing and serving all meals; he is responsible for the receiving and issuance of all stores, inspection of work, preparing requisitions, taking inventory of stock, authoriz­ ing, checking and recording overtime, conforming with the agreement in distribution of extra meals to each man Individually, issuance of linen and soaps to the crew and officers on the days designated with the help of the steward utility. He shall see to it that the SIU meal system and list of instructions, as set by headquarters and Its representatives, shall be followed and he will be held accountable for its application aboard ship. The chief steward shall set up a schedule for members of the department to keep the steward department quar­ ters clean. He shall prepare all menus and control all keys. He shall see that all quarters under his jurisdicition are cleaned properly, that meals are served on time, authorize the cleaning of all refrigerated storage boxes. He shall assist when there is a shortage of help in his department, he may also do any work which he may deem necessary for the efficient operation of his department. Duties of the Chief Cook: 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM—3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The chief cook is in charge of the galley. He shall do the butchering, cook roasts, soups, gravies and sauces; direct the preparation and serving of all food, including night lunches, assist the chief steward in preparation of the menus, when required.-Hf ,,|ha^^.»yp:^.nnder ;J|je,. si;i-?^_,^ pervision of the chief steward and shall receive stores when necessary and assist in the proper storage of same. As directed by the steward, he shall assist in taking inventory-of galley stores and galley equipment; also re­ port to the steward any repau's and replacing of all equipment. He shall render aff fats, he shall be responsi­ ble for the general 'cleanliness of the galley and its equipment. He shall keep the meat box in an orderly condition. Duties of the Cook and Baker; 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM at sea — in all ports as the steward may direct, between the hours of 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. He shall work under the direction of the chief cook; he shall do the necessary cqoking, baking breads, pies, cakes, puddings, pastries, hot cakes, and all flour work, cook cereals, stewed fruits, assist with cooking and serv­ ing meals, and when required, he shall at 6:00 AM start the preparation of all meats left out by the chief cook. He shall be responsible for cooking and serving breakfast. He shall slice, prepare and serve all breakfast meats and assist in the preparation and serving of all meals. He shall assist in the general cleaning and upkeep fit the galley and equipment. On Liberty ships where there is no galleyman, the night cook and baker shall do the third cook's duties between 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Duties of the Second Cook: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM— 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The second cook shall work, under the direction of the chief cook and the cook and baker. He shall cook all vegetables and assist in preparing fur the cooking and serving of all meals, prepare all cooked salads, and shall assist the night cook and baker with breakfast to order. He shall prepare all night lunches. He shall assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of the galley and equip­ ment, sort and cull peri.shable fruits and vegetables, with the galleyman, as required. Duties of the Third Cook: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM— 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The third cook shall work under the direction of the chief cook and other cooks. He sliall prepare' and cook all vegetables, keep a sufficient amount of onions, car­ rots, etc., available for use, sort and cull perishable vegetables, and fruits, with the galleyman, as required. Keep refrigerated space neat and oi-derly, and clear out paper wrappings, crates, etc. Draw necessary linen for galley in exchange for soiled linen, assist in the general cleaning of galley and equipment, return, unused and left over food to the refrigerator when necessary. When ho galley utility is carried, he shall perform the work of the galley utility, and his working hours shall be 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Duties of the Galley Utility: 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM— 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM—4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The galley utility shall work under the direction of all cooks; he shall clean the galley and all utensils, peel po­ tatoes, cull perishable vegetables and fruits, with the third cook or second cook, and keep refrigerated spaces neat and orderly, cleaning out paper wrappings, crates and so forth; empty and scrub garbage pails. After each meal, scrub galley deck. He shall assist chief cook in drawing daily meats from meat box, when required. Each morning after breakfast draw stores as directed, including linen. Clean between deck, passageways and bulkheads, outside refrigerator boxes and stairway leading to the main deck,, he shall light fires when prescribed. Duties of the Passenger Utility: 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM— 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. When passengers are aboard, the passenger utility shall make and. clean the passenger rooms each morning, he shall be responsible mostly for the caring and sei-vices to passengers, as the chief steward may direct, clean passenger lounges and smoking room. He may be re­ quired to assist steward in receiving and disembarking passengers. When six or less passengers are carried he is to serve them breakfast. He is to serve lunch and dinner at all times and when over six passengers are carried he will be relieved of serving breakfast to do his cleaning and will work in conjunction with the saloon and pantry messmen, as the steward may direct. Duties of Jthe Saloon Messman: 6:30 to 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The saloon messman shall be responsible for the serv­ ing of the three meals daily to the captain and officers; he shall also assist in serving all meals to passengers. However, the saloon messman and saloon utility are sole­ ly responsible for preparing and serving breakfast when more than six passengers are carried. He shall be respon­ sible for the cleanliness of the saloon, condiments, etc., polish silver and clean glasses, clean port boxes and glasses, mop the saloon each morning after breakfast and sweep after each meal, and clean fans. Draw all linen to be used in the saloon and be responsible for the setting of all tables for service. Spot sbugee when neces­ sary. Duties of the Saloon Utility: 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM to 1 PM — 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The saloon pantryman shall be responsible for the pantry and the refrigerator and fruits and all needed stores for the officers and passenger service. He is re­ sponsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the direction of the steward. Keep pantry and utensils, bootlegs, steamtables, crockery and pans used by him, cleaned after each meal. Dish out food at service. Make coffee at each meal and morning (coffee time) before retiring. Empty and scrub garbage pail after each meal, work jointly with saloon messman and pas- jj^ j>5Spa|-att0SL.^d. §e^,^g at all times. Story and membership committee^s re­ port giving recommendations and outline for further study is on opposite jrrrjr rim i ' He may be required to assist in serving breakfast with saloon messman when more than six passengers are car­ ried. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Crew Messman: 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The crew messman is in charge of the crew room; responsible for silverware and glasses, condiments, and serving three meals a day. Provide milk, box cereals, butter, bread, cold drinks, and needed supplies; scrub the deck each morning before retiring. Clean messroom refrigerator, tables and chairs and spot sougee when needed. Assist the pantryman with salads. Place night lunches in proper places. Leave out a few cups and spoons after each meaL He shall check that there are necessary stores left out for night, such as coffee, sugar, milk, etc. Also clean fans. Duties of the Crew Utility: 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The crew panti^man shall be responsible for the clean­ liness of the crew pantry crockery, coffee urn, percolators, all pots and pans used by him, refrigerators; scrub each day and clean after each meal. Make coffee for each meal and coffee for the crew for morning "coffee time" before retiring. He is responsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the direction of the steward. He shall assist messman in serving when required duri4ig rush period. Draw, needed supplies for the crew messroom and assist crew messman in making cold drinks. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Steward Utility: 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM — 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Routine duties of the steward utility shall, other than making and cleaning officers' quarters include work in storerooms, linen lockers, ship office, officers' passage,ways and stairways, clean steward department slmwers, and toilet, court and bag linen, issuance of lin^n and soaps when necessary; do the general cleaning as the steward may designate. Clean the recreation room alter­ nately with the wiper and ordinary seaman. 'The laundry is cleaned by each department alternately. 3. Recommended Guide For Steward Department In order to improve the preparation and serving of food and eliminate waste on all SIU contracted vessels, the following guide is put into effect aboard this vessel: 1. Menus- are to be prepared daily, on main entrees at at least 24 hours in advance. Standardization must be avoided. 2. The chief steward is to issue all daily stores when practicable and must control all keys. Storerooms and iceboxes arc to be kept locked at all times. 3. Maximum sanitary and orderly conditions must be observed in all steward department facilities, such as galley, messrooms, storerooms, etc. No smoking in the gallery at any time. No smoking by any steward personnel while serving or preparing food. 4. White jackets must be worn by messmen at all times" while serving. T-shirts may be worn while preparing for meals. Galley gang to wear white caps, cooks' jackets, white or T-shirts during hot weather. 5. Only qualified food handlers are to handle food and all personnel outside of the steward department are to keep out of the galley during the preparation of meals. 6. All entrees such as meats, fowl, and fish, including ham and bacon for breakfast must be served from the galley. 7. All steaks and chops are to be grilled to individual order. Meats and roasts must" be carved to order. 8. No plate should be overloaded and only non-watery vegetable will be served on the same plate with the meat or other entree. Other vegetables to be served on side dishes. 9. At least two men of the galley gang must be in the galley during meal times. The steward to supervise the serving of all meals. Either the steward or the chief cook must supervise the meals when in port. Steward to be aboard when voyage stores are received. 10. Salads, bread, butter and milk are to be placed on the table not more than five minutes before the serv­ ing and only on tables where needed. 11. All coffee served for meals and coffee time is to be made in electric percolators when practicable. 12. No food, including vegetables, is to be thrown away after meals^ithout the consent of the steward or the chief cook (left-overs). 13. Inclusion of sardines, boiled eggs, sliced left-over roasts, such as pork, beef, ham, etc., potato salad, baked beans, b^esides the ordinary run of cold cuts and cheese, to be served for night lunches. The night lunches are to be cut just before,the galley closes. 14. Hot bread or rolls to be baked daily when weather permits. Cakes or other pastries to be served during coffee time as much as possible. 15. Stewards must keep a record of all daily menus for future reference. 16. Ground coffee for the black gang to be drawn from the steward within the steward's working hours and not from the pantry. 17. Typewritten copy of the. daily menu to be fuij^hed the galley force. . . 'z • �iMi Sej±AMM09 1^0^ Wm^ Wifm Sfewar<l-Pr6posals Draw Gov't, Bern^ein Confer Prompt Crew Responses On Tour-Ship Subsidy Crew responses are already arriving at headquarters on the proposed changes in shipboard steward department operations, working riiles and up grading procedures. The proposals have been mailed to all SIU ahips in the form of a three-part draft worked up by a 15-man rank and file headquarterssteward department commit­ to 7:30 AM but the spread of hours is the same. tee. The proposals are printed In full on the adjoining page. Steward department members on the ships have been asked whether or not they approve or disapprove of the proposals as they now stand and have been urged to submit suggestions as to the con­ tent of the proposals. Suggestions having merit will be incorporated in the final draft of the proposals which will be handled by another rank and file committee to be elected within 60 days of the filing of the report. The final draft will then be submitted to the member­ ship. Questions Explained In responses received thus far, considerable interest has been shown in the new shipping pro­ cedure and in certain aspects of the working rules. A number of Seafarers raised questions about the proposal to ship group three men to a specific rating and re­ quiring that a group three man transferred to another job in an emergency be required to go back to his original job when the voyage ends. The committee felt that a man throwing in for a specific job should be satisfied to return to his original choice. The procedure WASHINGTON—The first concrete steps toward clearing Arnold Bernstein's subsidy application for new transatlantic passenger liners were taken this week before the Federal Maritime Board. A pre-hear--* ——— ing conference on the Bern­ cedure at the formal hearings. stein application took place on United" States. Lines, the only Third cook working hours rec­ October 25 in FMB offices. American company on the North Presenting interim report of rank and tile steward com­ mittee, Seafarer Allan Lake, chairman, discusses recommendations at head­ quarters membership meet­ ing. ommended were 7 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM. However, where the ship carries "no galleyman, the third cook's hours would be changed to end at 6:30 PM so as to give the man a chance to clean up. The night 'cook and baker's working hours would become 2 AM to 10 AM so that he can look after whatever he has on the range. Other questions were raised about the duties of the galleyman and the proposal calling for him to clean bulkheads. The committee felt that the only way to clean the bulkheads properly was to sougee them. The committee's draft proposals are the outcome of the Union's ex- would also eliminate favoritism in the department. The change in the chief cook'.s working hours, the committee ex­ plained, was in recognition of the fact that most chief cooks already turn to before 8 AM. Consequently the working hours were advanced Stev^ard Department Committee's Report On ^epfe'iiiber 22nd, a special headquarters membership meeting elected a 15-man committee to make recommendations as to procedure, working rules and Union policy for the shipboard steward department. The committee consisted of three stewards, three chief cooks, three bakers, three 2nd cooks and three messmen-utilitymen. Similar com­ mittees were elected in all of the outports to make recommendations and suggestions which were turned over to your headquarters com­ mittee for consideration. _ The headquarters committee was in., session for many days during which all recommendations submitted by the outports and by steward department members in headquarters were carefully considered. On the basis of these recommendations, and the suggestions arising within the committee itself, your committee has drafted a three-part report consisting of the following: Outlined Susrcestlons An outline of suggested Union procedure in shipping and grading steward department men, including recommended rules for competency and upgrading. A revision of shipboard working rules including specific listing of the duties of all ratings in the department. This includes a recom­ mended change in the working hours of the chief cook. A recommendation that the new SIU shipboard feeding system, in force on a number of Union ships, be extended to all vessels on the basis of procedure listed herein. In line with the decision of the membership, the attached .report Is to be forwarded' to all SIU ships for study by the shipboard steward departments so that they can submit their opinions and suggestions to headquarters. Your committee strongly urges all steward department men to study this report carefully and express their feelings on it in writing for the further guidance of the Union. Standard Stores List Your committee also proposes that pending further action by the membership on this report, that headquarters officials take over and complete a standard stores list which will establish minimum' storing levels for all SIU ships. It proposes further, that the Union draft a •list of foreign ship chandlers and the supplies they have available for storing American-style feeding ships, so that stewards Vho have to make purchases in foreign ports can be guided accordingly. It is recommended that at the end of sixty days a committee be elected in headquarters to prepare a new draft of a steward depart­ ment program. At that time the committee will sift the suggestions from the ships, reexamine the 3-part program presented here and study the stores list and foreign ship chandler roster for incorporation into one over-all steward department program. This package is then to be placed before the membership for action. Your committee wishes to thank the many members in headquarters and the outports who offered their suggestions and opinions for con­ sideration by the committee. The great interest that steward depart­ ment men have shown in the drafting of this report is assurance that your committee's efforts have been worthwhile. We therefore recom­ mend the adoption of the program, shipboard feeding guide and ship­ board working rules submitted herein. S. W. Johnson, chief steward; C. Dudley, chief steward; H. Marcus, chief steward; N. Nomikos, chief eook; D. Fry, chief cook; G. Curry, chief cook; A. Lake, messman; W. H. Dunham, 2nd cook; N. Gaylord, 2nd cook; N. J. Wood, 2nd cook; H. Donovan, night cook & baker; H. W. Morris, night cook & baker; R. Mendez, night cook and baker; E. C. Shaffer, messman; J. Colon, messman. ....r The Bernstein proposal calls for 20 voyages a year as a starter, utilizing a converted Mariner-type ship. Eventually it would offer weekly sailings with three such ships, ali of them one-class vessels with cafeteria-style service. The ships would run between New York and Rotterdam or Antwerp. The purpose of the pre-hearing conference is to submit documents and arrange for witnesses and pro- FMB Asks 18 Knots In New Ships WASHINGTON—Basic de­ signs for four dry-cargo ships to replace existing vessels Seafarer Frank Soriano, steward, addresses NY membership meeting on steward committee pro­ posals. perience with the new "to order" feeding system that has been in­ stalled on many SIU ships. Subse­ quently the membership in all ports elected rank and file com­ mittees to discuss proposals for re­ vamping steward department op­ erations. have been approved by the Federal Mai-itime Board on the basis of an 18-knot service speed. Shipowners who seek Government aid in build­ ing new vessels can modify them in various ways but cannot reduce the service speed below 18 knots. The four types approved would replace existing C-type ships now in operation. They are the Island class, replacing C-ls, the Freedom class replacing C-2s, the Clipper class, in place of the C-3s and the Seafarer class, equivalent in size to Mariner ships and other C-4s. None of the presently-existing ships, except the Maripers, has a service speed of better than 16 knots. The additional service speed will undoubtedly mean a bigger and more expensive power-plant for the new vessels, although their tonnage would be approximately the same as the C-types they re­ place. Atlantic passenger run, has already intervened in the case, undoubt­ edly to oppose the Bernstein peti­ tion. Stymied By Korean War Originally, Bernstein won ap­ proval for this type of service in 1950. Two Government-owned P-2 transports, the General Weigel and General Pope, were to be converted for that purpose. A few days after the application was approved the Korean fighting began and the Navy took the ships. Present plans based on Marinertype ships would provide accommo­ dations for 900 passengers, ali ex­ cept 40 of whom would be in uni­ form tourist accommodations. Average round trip fares wouid be in the vicinity of $360 based on 14 days at sea, roughly-$25 a day. The cost of crossing on present passen­ ger ships with regular dining room service is considerably higher. Shot On Pier As 'Prowler' BROWNSVILLE, Texas—Seafar­ er Charles "Scott is recovering from a pistol wound at Mercy Hospital,, Brownsville, following a night-time altercation with a warehouse guard on the Brownsviile decks. The shooting took place when Scott, an AB aboard the SS Ideal-X, mistook the warehouse door for the en­ trance to the pier at which the Ideal-X was berthed. The ware­ house was on an adjoining pier. Crewmembers reported that the shooting was the result of a mis­ understanding between the guard and Scott, with Scott thinking he had the right of access through the warehouse to get on to his ship and the guard believing that the Seafarer was a prowler. - Discussing recommendations of rank and file steward department commjttee at SIU head­ quarters which drafted proposals for revising galley and messroom operations. Seafarer Leon­ ard Moona, reading clerk, reads report at special New Orleans membership meeting of stew­ ard personnel. The port meeting later voted approval of the committee report. Also officiating'at hrteetinq' were StU patrolmaivHermafl Tcoxclair,' tbalrman; and Henry Gerdes; recorder. •'I ' �SEAFARERS Paee Six YOUR POttAR^S WORTH Lands Top Disability Aid In SIL SEAFARERS CUIDE TO BETTER BUYING By Sidney Margolius Buying Calendar For November BOSTON—A recent addi­ tion to the SIU's disabilitypension list, Seafarer Charles A. McComiskey still has regrets that he can no longer sail. But knowing that tlie SIU Welfare Plan will take care of all his future needs is in his words "simply won­ derful." "While it is indeed sad news to be informed by doctors that one can no longer receive a 'fit-forduty' slip it sure brightens the otherwise gloomy picture to be as­ sured by our Welfare Plan that my wife and I can face the re­ McComiskey maining years with absolute confidence." Seafarer John Paerels, AB, is shown with sons John, Jr., 11, Quit In April and Emilio, three, in between trips at their San Pedro, Califor­ McComiskey had to call it quits nia, home. Young John is active spokesman for area's Com­ this April because of arthritis. Al­ munity Chest services. though he can no longer sail, the 63-year-old Seafarer is still active and is catching up on his visits to many friends and relatives whom he hasn't seen for a iong time. "I look forward to visiting our Bos­ ton hall as often as possible," he gays, "feeling certain that I will always be welcome." SAN PEDRO, Calif.—Although he has not yet reached his McComiskey started with the SIU when the Union was founded 12th birthday, John Paerels, Jr., son of Seafarer John Paerels, and got his book on December 10, is already showing the earmarks of a successful organizer. 1938. He served as engine depart­ ~~~~ ment delegate on numerous SIU One of six San Pedro chil-"*' Johnny's father, John Sr., was ships and through the years had dren chosen to represent the written up in the SEAFARERS his share of the major ' beefs in area's Community Chest, LOG of February 16, 1953, when which the Union participated. In his sailing days he liked the coffee Johnny has already spoken before he played Santa Claus to a group run into Rio and Santos, but if he a number of cornmunity groups in of South Korean orphans. Paerels couldn't get that run, Hawaii or San Pedro and was scheduled for bought a bagful of toys in Japan Copenhagen suited him fine. In radio and television appearances while on the Japan-Korea shuttle, and distributed them at Christmas­ between trips he used to get in along with other youngsters. During his after-school hours time ^ a Korean orphanage. At quite a bit of fishing and hunting. young Johnny attends a local set­ present he is aboard the Ampac Compared Notes tlement house which is supported Oregon, on another Far East run. With lots of time on his hands by the harbor area Community Young John is in the 7th grade these days, McComiskey has run Chest. He and five olhcis who are and brings home a string of "A" into a number of pensioners from members of local youth clubs other industries. On comparing were selected as Red Feather grades. His parents are hopeful notes, he finds that the benefits of spokesmen to explain the functions that in a few years he will be able other plans do not rate in the same of Community Chest agencies to take a crack at an SIU scholar­ class with the Seafarers' plan. throughout the Los Angeles area. ship. "Many of the pensioners with Experienced Speaker whom I have talked," he reports, To date, his mother writes, "are astonished to learn that Sea­ farers are entitled to so many ad- Johnny has appeared before Amer­ . ditional benefits, other than the ican Legion meetings, the Knights Regular membership meet­ disability payments, without con­ of Columbus, two Parent-Teacher ings in SIU headquarters and Association groups, a local church tributing one penny." at all branches are held every "The developments and accom­ group, a Spanish club and the second Wednesday night at plishments of our SIU, in such a parent's council of the settlement 7 PM. The schedule for the short span of years," he concluded, house he attends. He was also next few meetings is as follows: "have.nn my opinion been positive­ scheduled to speak to the Ameri­ Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Nov. 30. ly outstanding, and I might add, can Association for the United Nations. unbelievable." Seafarer's Son, 11, 'Organizing' Ashore Meeting Night Every 2 Weeks SIU, A&G District B.\LTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St C Tannehill, Acting Agent Capital 7-65S8 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 323 Bienville St Lindsey Williams Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK. . 675 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 ..127-129 Bank St. NOREOLK MAdison 2-9834 Ben Rees. Agent ...337 Market St. PHILADELPHIA Market 7-1635 S Cardullo Agent . 450 Harrison St SAN FRANCISCO Douglas 2-5475 Leon Johnson, Agent Marty Breithoff, West Coast nepresentative PUERTA de TIERRA PR Pelayo 51—La f Sal CoUs, Agent Phone 2-5998 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St E. B. McAuley, Acting Agent Phono 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUIette, Afient Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811. N. Franklin St. T^m Banning. Agent Phono 2-1623 Oct ?8. 19S5 LOO WILMINGTON, CaUI ... 505 Marine Ave. Ernest Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn SECRETARY TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volpian. Eng. W. Hall. Joint E. Mooney. Std. R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU PORT COLBORNE Ontario TORONTO. OnUrio 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA 80 617ti Cormorant St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. PaclBc 7824 SYDNEY,. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone 6346 BAGOTVILLE. 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Ontario More prices are going up this fall than are going down, and one of the toughest markilps moderate-income families have to contend with is the widespread increase in shoe prices, which are expected to be a dollar a pair higher by spring. This is an even harder blow than the markups in prices of 1956 ears and television sets. Shoes are a mod­ erate-income family's biggest clothing expense, taking 18 to 20 percent of its entire clothing budget. The good news is the additional reductions in the price tags of auto­ matic washers, to the point where it is now possible to buy any of a number of good makes at close to the $200 mark. Another help this month is the heavier supply of pork and beef, which is helping hold down the lid on food prices. Many of the 1956 model cars are out now with increased horsepower and increased price tags, too, The hikes range from $46-$100 on lowerprice models, to $50-$140 on medium-price makes. Bui significantly, dealers are already offering discounts on the 1956 models. New Homes Up In Price Prices of new houses are also being forced up by higher price tags on heating units and other equipment. Too, houses are being shoved further out of the reach of moderate-income families by the concen­ tration of builders on higher-price units. One building autnority esti­ mates that the average new house now sells for $12,000, and only 15 per cent of the homes being built ate In the $7,000-$10,000 range. Thus families with incomes under $5,000 a year are being forced out of the housing market unless they are willing to assume an unusually high housing expense in relation to income. Here are buying tips for November on family needs: SHOES: Some of the increased prices of shoes scheduled for spring will be hidden from the public, especially in women's shoes. Women will find smaller selections of shoes at $5, with many of the styles and qualities that were formerly $5 now in the $6 assortment, and many of the $6 shoes now in the $7 line. Price increases on men's and boy's shoes will be more open, and will range from 50 cents to $1. The grownups can heat the price increase by anticipating their spring needs ahead of time, taking advantage of the January shoe sales. But Children's shoes are the real problem. Middle-Priced Shoes Best This department's recommendation in buying shoes for both adults and children is to stick to the middle price lines. Cheap shoes aren't a good investment, but the most expensive shoes aren't eithei'. The added price of expensive shoes often results from exclusive styling, novelty or extra decoration rather than any better materials and con­ struction than is used in medium-price shoes. One thing the higher-price shoe stores may provide more uniformly than the popular-price retailers is careful fitting, which is^important for wear as well as foot health. An improperly-fitted shoe wears out faster. Shoes should be tried on with the child wearing both shoes and putting his full.j\'eight on them. Shoes should be fitted to the larger foot, and be a half inch longer than the foot, a quarter inch wider at the toe and should also provide room at top. The back of the shoe should fit snugly against the child's heel. Watch how your children's present shoes are wearing to see of they are correctly fitted. The first sign of wear should appear at the ball of the foot. Chiropodists advise that wear at the toe indicates the shoe is too shoil; wear around the edges indicates it's too narrow (and corns and bunions may be on the way), while wear on one edge means the foot is off balance) Don't delay in having shoes repaired quickly (your own, too) rather than getting the last bit of wear. Delayed re­ pairs throw shoes out of shape and shorten their potential life. , COATS: Cut prices are appearing on the new Orlon-Dynel women's coats recently reported here. Some stores are now offering them for as little as $58—outstanding value in a warm coat. Another useful style gaining in popularity is the short mouton jacket, which makes a versatile and inexpensive winter outfit worn with a woolen skirt. A third useful and money-saving trend in winter coats, for men and children as well as women, is the zip-lined coat with an outer lining of Dacron-cotton blend poplin, a full wool alpaca lining and detachable alpaca collar. The advantage of this style is that with the lining in, the coat has excellent warmth for cold weather, and with the lining and collar removed, it can be used as a mild-weather topcoat, or a raincoat since the Dacron-cotton outer shell is treated for water repellency. Look for cut prices on coats beginning with the Armistice Day sales, with price slashes growing progressively sharper until December, and final cut-rate clearances in January. So don't buy too early in the season unless you just haven't got a coat. FOOD: Heavy supplies of pork have pushed down its price. Lower grades of beef suitable for pot roasting, stewing and hamburgers are cheaper now too, with large supplies of grass-fed cattle arriving in markets from the i-anges before the onset of cold weather. Some cuts of lamb and veal haye come down in price, especially veal shoulder, but lamb and veal will be better values in mid-winter when supplies are at their peak. In buying pork cuts, compare prices on the basis of lean meat. Boston or shoulder butts have the most lean meat (84 per cent), a loin-roOst has 67 per cent; regular ham, 63, arid picnic or shoul­ der roast, 61. Often you'll find picnic roasts and Boston butts are cheaper for the amount of lean meat you get than loin roasts or hams. Speed All H&S Claims (Continued from page 3) port agents can give applicants the necessary information on filing claims. The Union, if notified, will see to it that the family gets the necessary claim forms in advance. • Can I use a Public Health Service hospital? . The PHS hospitals can be used by seamen only. Members of their families are not covered by PHS services. • Who In the family is eligible anyway? Wives of Seafarers and unmar­ ried children under 19. Stepchil­ dren are covered if living with the Seafarer and being supported by l-lni, and children boarded out or living in institutions are covered if the Seafarer contributes to their support. ^ . • : �>, .,'r <• mjiviitits QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Sestraders), August 24—Chairman, «. Benson; Seeratary, L, Shaehan. Brother Pence in accepting the nomination as ship's delegate made it quite plain that he was doing so with the understanding that no personal or phony beefs would be tolerated as was the case on the last voyage. The coffee urn is so eaten with rust that it is impossible disputed overtime. Becent communi' cations from headquarters accepted and concurred. Caj^ain is to advise aU Mates to assist gangway watch. All unauthorized peddlers tp keep oft ship in port. Vote of thanks ^ven to steward department. Ship'a and deck delegates stated in order to avoid any unnecessary disputes with captain and chief male, -to relieva them of their positions as delegates. ROBIH CRAY (Roblir-llnas), July 3 —Chairman, R. Kllna; Sacretsry, W. Claymore. It was unanimously de' cided. at a discussion held with the crew, that headquartres gits full bach ing on any action they deem neces­ sary to defeat the bill aimed at black­ jacking Union representation. No beefs. Bequest made for ventilator in bulkhead, and for gear locker for crew mess. LAWRENCE VICTORY (Mississippi). August 4—Chairman, J. Lukas; Secre­ tary, S. Rivera. Ship's dejegate elected and everything going fine. To see pa­ trolman aboift canvas insulation cover­ ing in thaw room box. Refer disputed overtime to patrolman. Repair list to be ready. to make coffe in it. Discussion on the attitude of the chief engineer to­ ward the sru members. GATEWAY CITY (Watarmsn), Au­ gust 14—Chairman, J. Brooke; Sacra­ tary, M. Machel. Beport read on the chief mate having men working under unsafe working conditions while on voyage. Discussion on hospital being used as quarters for repatriated sea­ men. DEL VALLB (Mississippi), August 21 —Chairman, C. Murrea; Secretary, M. Williams. There is a total of $92.30 in the ship's fund. Two men missed ship in Beiam. Ship's delegate will see the chief mate about having stevedores keep their toilets clean or. have them locked up. SANTA VBNETIA (Tankshlp). Au­ gust 17—Chairman, McDavitt; Sacra­ tary, C. Hostattar. Clarification needed on money draws in foreign ports. MO' tion made amfcarried to have repair list ready for patrolman since this ship is going into the shipyard. Vote of thanks to steward department. TRINITY (Carras), July 24—Chair­ man, J. Buzelewski; Secretary, M. E. Raid. No beefs. Delegate to see chief engineer about water cooler. Mari­ juana was found aboard this vessel. Crew knows which crewmember is responsible and he will be reported to headquarters. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), August 7—Chairman, E. Kelly; Secretary, J. Olsen. ClUef engineer promised to in­ sulate all exposed Joints on water heater, in starboard passageways. KeJ^s to be made for each watch so that messhall can remain locked' in all ports except for meal and coffee time. PORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), August 21—Chairman, H. Westphall; Secretary, none. Treasurer reported $19 in the ship's fund. Discussion on how to get key for crew quarters. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), July 24 —Chairman, C. Welch; Secretary, A. Johnes. Beef on gangway is to be settled ih port of payoff. Poor qual­ ity of food aboard this vessel. Repair list to be made up. *• SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), August 27-^Chalrman, B. Collins; Sec­ retary, S. Johnson. Beef concerning the steward and messman will be taken up by the boarding patrolman. $26 in the ahip's fund and all dona­ tions at the payoff should be given to the treasurer. CHOCTAW (Waterman), July Chairman, R. Evans; Secretary, D. Martinez, No beefs, some disputed overtime. Repair Usts to be prepared by each department. AU books to be returned to Ubrary. Insufficient slop chest this voyage. etlBORR (Ore), June 28—Chairman, G. Brown; Secretary, C. Crockett. Mo­ tion made and carried that ship be said off sooner than the hours, and that sailing board time be posted. Ship's delegate elected. More night lunch to be left out and steward de­ partment man to make coffee for 10 coffee time. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alees), August AM JULY 24—Chairman, G. Brown; Sec­ 21—Chairman, L. Nicholas; Secretary, retary, Boarding patrol­ J. Powers. The railing on the fo^ man to R.seeSImpkln. about variety of fresh ward mast "was repaired. Ship's fruit, more crackers, baker's yeast, treasurer reported a total of $9.60 in fruit Juices and other stores that are the ship's fund after taking out money short. Discussions held on on for movies, bulb for machine, and deck department: crackersovertime for night the payment to two niessmen for lunch; baker's bread—reports short­ cleaning up after movies. Headquar­ age of yeast. ters report read, discussed and August 7—Chairman, G. Brown; carried. Sacratary, R. SImpkln. Discussion held about only having two servings ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), Sep­ of ice cream this trip. tember 4—Chairman, G. Moyd; Secre­ tary, J. Stokes. Ship's fund contains ANGELINA (Bull), July 20—Chair­ $90. No beefs and Uttle disputed man, D. Rood; Secretary, J. Kolodovertime. Motion made and carried zleiskl. Balance of ship's fund is to accept and concur with communi­ $8.90. No beefs. Keep washing machine cation from headquarters. Motion clean. made and carried to send more LOGS August 7—Chairman, Mcllveen; Sec­ to Trinidad for this ship. retary, E. Bonefont. One brother left ship in Puerto Rico to go to hospital. ALCOA CLIPPER (Alcoa), August 2$ Ship's treasurer was given permission —Chairman, H. Patterson; Secretary, to buy new electric iron. Motion made L. Hasgeshelmer. Ship's treasurer and carried to have agent present elected. Motion made and carried to at payoff to square away a black gang accept communications from head­ beef. Steward claims he orders enough quarters as read, unanimously. food for trip but port steward does not put same aboard. ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), Septem­ ber 4—Chairman, J. McLaughlin; Sec­ ANN MARIE (Bull), July 2«—Chair­ retary, E. Yancey. Some minor beefs, man, R. Cowdrey; Secretary, L. Caland some disputed overtime. Motion deron. Minor beefs were settled, ev­ made and carried to accept and con­ erything running smooth. Ship's fund cur with communications from head­ —$3.66. Motion made and carried to quarters. Men to learn their duties give ship's delegate vote of thanks. for fire and boat driU to avoid trouble Steward requested crew's support to at such drills. fire two men and was given same imanlmously. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), August 21—Chairman, B. Friedman; Secre­ CAROLYN (Bull), May 27—Chair­ tary, O. Guerrero. Captain took care man, E. Gross; Secretary, H. Thrash. of pending requests from last meet­ No beefs. Repair lists to be turned ing. All repairs taken care of. Com­ over to patrolman. Motion made and munications from headquarters read carried to elect ship's secretary-re­ end accepted unanimoutdy. porter, ship's treasurer and to have September 4—Chairmen, J. DIrlo; fund not exceed $90. Discussion held Socrotary, O. Guerrero. Payoff was on new 16" fans in crew messrooms. clean. Two men missed ship in NV. July 24—Chairman, F. Morcul; Sac­ Ship's fund $20. Delegates to make ratary, W. Ludlam. No beefs and up repair list. Librarian requested little disputed overtime. Motion made cooperation from all hands. Hot cakes and carried to read, accept, and con­ to be served three times a week. cur with communications from headquarters.'Ona man missed ship in San EVELYN (Bull), August 28—Chair­ Juan because of death in family. man, R. Lundqulst; Secretary, $. Penalty cargo to be checked on. Plersen. Laundry was cleaned up and keys were put out by captain on a $1 CHESTER HARDING (Const. Agdeposit. Permits were told of the greg.), July 11—Chairman, A. Shrimpimportance of them speaking up at ton; Secretary, C. Mulloy. Delegate meetings. Motion made and carried explained payroll system. No beefs. to accept and concur with recent Meeting chairman read a personal communication from headquarters letter that was to be dispatched to Ship's secretary-reporter elected. SIU secretary-treasurer giving him a general report of condition down here PRANCES (Bull Lines), August 14— end Union morale aboard this vessel. Chairman, S. Carr; Secretary,. R. Discussion held on keeping pets O'Rourke. Ship'a fund contains •board. $12.63. No beefs. Motion made and carried' to accept and concur with SEAtRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain communications from headquarters. Lines), August I—Chairman, W. Ed­ wards;-Secretary, P. Patrick. Motion OCEAN NORA (Merttlme Overseas), made and carried to accept and con­ August 4—Chairmen, J. -Nelms; Secre­ cur with communications from head­ tary, E, Kexnewsky. Several hours quarters unanimously. VAL CHEM (Valentine), August 21 —Chairman, H. Connel; Secretary, J. Austin. There is a total in the ship'a fund of $33.09. AU members wiU do­ nate $1 to the ship's fund. Delegates to see that radio antenna is bought and repaired if necessary. '51;' ' HQ Revising Repair List Form -j NEW, YORK—Tackling the kinky problem of ships' repairs and the repair list form fur­ nished to SIU crews, headquarters officials this week began drafting a new type of repair list form to help expedite repairs throughout the SlU-contracted fleet. Work oh drawins_ up a new form was undertakeh to cor­ rect the confusion caused by present list and to enable erews to note in detail their. specific needs. Claude Simmons, SIU assistant secretary-treasurer and New York port agent, also noted that once a new form is put into effect,.,the I Union can more speedily process all repair beefs. He pointed to the current suc­ cess in the processing of ships' minutes under a new centralized set-up which has provided quick service on all types of beefs aboard the ships. Speedier Service The importance of repairs can­ not be over-emphasized, Simmons stated, as the ships grow older and more prone to breakdowns of all types of gear. Serious mishaps can be avoided by quick Union action on repair needs. Shipping at headquarters, mean­ while, remained good during the past two weeks, as the dispatchers reported numerous jobs remaining on the board for several calls be­ fore being snapped up. The result has been the shipping of a large number of class C seamen to fill the jobs, in the,, absence of men with class A or B seniority who were ready to ship. The forecast is for a slowdown in shipping in coming weeks, how­ ever, as there is not much in sight for the port right now. Ships In Good Shape The "Bumblebee." a three-headed monster of a chipping The port handled a total of 56 hammer, is demonstrated here by Russell, OS, who is hold­ ships, including 23 payoffs, 16 signing on for dear life, as Jim Chesire, AB, looks on. The ons and 17 in-transits, all of which gadget is the invention of the chief engineer on the Cities were in good shape with the excep­ Service tanker Bents Fort, it can do a fast job of chip­ tion of the Shinnecock Bay.(Marping on deck providing it doesn't drill a few holes In it first. Trade), Simmons reported. Bents Fort 'Automation' Has Deck Crew Buzzin' Ammo Movement Boosts Moblle Shipping Again MOBILE—Renewed ammunition movements out of this port are making shipping news these days, with the SIUmanned Northwestern Victory now scheduled to take the first cargo out, presumably ' ;o the Far East. The SIU ship will be the first vessel in the past month to handle explosives shipped fromhere. Information from the Army depot indicates that three more similar cargoes will leave within the next two weeks. Meanwhile, shipping in the area during the past period was only fair, with 54 men shipped to regular offshore jobs and another SAN FRANCISCO —Fore­ 100 to relief jobs around the har­ casts for shipping here have bor. Prospects for the coming been coming a little too true two weeks look fair, with quite a to suit anybody's tastes. few ships already marked due for When it's good, it's very, very payoff and sign-on. good, and when it's bad, the only hope is that it doesn't last. Good Fishing For the second time in a month, If there's any reluctance for men to take jobs here right now. the prediction advanced at the end It is probably due to tbe good of the previous period came true fishing in the area, with enormous to form, as a full-scale drought catches of speckled trout'and red- in jobs made itself felt during the fish reported. Cold weather is due past two weeks. There were no payoffs at all. to hit here before long, so the and only one sign-on, the John B. anglers are catching in all they Waterman (Waterman) to_ break can before their time runs out. up the dry spell. Six in-transits Things look fine at this end* in came forward to ease the bleak the expected representation elec­ picture somewhat tion sought by the SlU-affiliated But the crystal ball and the Marine Allied Workers in the Blue itineraries are combining once Stack Towing Company. again to forecast another slow The company has been operat- two-week period coming up. There ng about ten tugs, mostly out of are no payoffs in sight, but it is Florida, some of which hit Mobile hoped a few in-transit ships will regularly. An MAW victory in the come around to take their ^ quota of i'eplffW^ents. Jivv6tlhj[ ^j^aflii"iletty certain. Job Tides Ebb Again At 'Frisco Automation was just a word that the Bents Fort crew saw in shoreside news­ papers now and then, but it's come alive because of the devilish in­ genuity of the chief engineer. The chief has come up with a hydraheaded monster of a chipping ham­ mer which consists of three con­ ventional hammers welded togeth­ er without a cutoff switch. The crew calls the contraption the "Bumblebee" because once it starts buzzin' there's no stopping the thing. Seafarer T. W. King reports that the "Bumblebee" consists of three hammers with three teeth on each, three bars of lead weighing about 50 pounds across the top of them and a long handle. '"Since there is no valve on it to shut off," he writes, "when you get hold of it it is like getting a bear by the tail." You can't let go, because if left to itself the hammers will drill nine holes in the deck. Let "Bee' Whir Some of the deck gang on the ship figured out that the only way to get a break was to turn the "Bumblebee" on its side and let it whir harmlessly at the air. That didn't work out so well though, be­ cause the sharp-eared bosun could tell the difference in the pitch and vibration noise even when below eating. He would come running and have the boys set her right side up again. Fortunately the bosun has since left the ship and been replaced. Otherwise both the deck gang and the deck of the ship would be worn doivn to the nub by now. n-M M • |H |H6 ••'-If. HB ' ':0 H •'M n ' ' El BR - -.-'J . Bi ill rONCI (PohM), August !•—Chair, man, P. Marandar Sacratary, W. tlaatar. Ship'a treasurer reported $4.80 in the ahip's tund. Flowers ' were bought for the funeral of an SIU member who had been a crewmemher on the Ponce. Motion made and carried to take all beefs to depart­ ment delegate and let him take them to the patrolman. Steward asked crew if anyone had suggestions about the food to make them at this meeting. ri«»iBH«i '.-•3 . li •A BI H ? '.IB :i\ �Oei ttrim SEAFARERSylOG Paife Eicht ' -tr'- ii;'. ' '' iifXL H, . • vi:• • V- illilillF WSvi::::>:f;.-"'':;>::>:v:'^ mm W^'k f^ , ^ iiliiiii ililiiil Wii SSWSS i« Siii Rilliiiiilliii 'I ^ -------flT|J]|/ ' -' ' i* ' iiiiiiil , '' tmrn , ; : ::S;>;:i; ^ . VVA Collecting his payoff from company repre­ sentative is H. Rogge, wiper. In rear, US Shipping Commissioner is taking care of crewmembers' discharges. iBii us Customs inspector, Ray Hansen (left) collects tariff charges from P. "Bob" Foy, AB, on-his declaration of dutiable purchases in overseas ports. iiiliii S4i¥M$S®5iSKS3 't \ m: Ii;. IKK' • I ! ^ 0 -w. Wfi' Chief steward Eric Klingvall (left) and SlU assistant secretary-treasurer Eddie Mooney consult contract on steward de­ partment working rules for solution of shipboard beef. Mm m:--* C -~ 4? \ ,tim The hatch has been cleared of all incoming cargo, so longshoremen climb up the ladder. Ship brought hack cargo of rubber, lac, dye nuts, ore, gums and hemp. She had been on westbound round-the-world run. �Oct. 28, 19SS SEAFARERS Pare Nine LOG , v^- m ^J ••••••it'. •M- 'Vf': m -V-s It's back to work for 3d cook Bernardo Tombocon who signed on agaifi. He's turning on burners. Wiper B. Gonzales catch­ es up on what's new in Union by reading latest headquarters report. Tom Lowe, DM,/ checks to see if hb laundry is dry enough to take back to his foc'sle. , Shoreside laundry serv­ ice delivered packages and Sam Doyle, 2nd cook, b looking for his gear. Ship's reporter Winfred Kelly, oiler, works up re­ port of shipboard doings for SEAFARERS LOG. ^•-V • ••Si The payoff over, crewmen have books checked by Union officials (seated rear) Bill Hall and Ed Mooney. Crewmembers are (front) B. Gonzales and M. Gbon (seated). Rear (left to right) W. Evans, H. Rogge, D. R. Goble. it was world series time, and many crewmembers were glued to radio sets to hear the outcome. This intent group consisted of messmen Tom Campbell (left), G. Camache and W. Evans (back to camera). Picking up odds and ends of gear, Malcolm Woods, AB, bn't going to leave favorite pin-up behind. After unloading was completed, part of Designer's deck gang started securing booms for sea. Left to right, they are: Lee Broussard, OS; John McCauley, OS; W. Danny, AB; M. B. Woods, AB. Ship went back on westbound itenerary to Southeast Asia. , Chief cook J. Brasfield (left) collects package full of sou­ venirs from sealed locker. P. Shanley, 2nd mate, is doing the honors. Souvenirs and other overseas purchases are kept in locker pending inspection by US Customs at domestic port of call. Leaving ship after payoff, Tom Campbell, MM, waves goodbye to ship­ mates who stayed aboard for another trip. \. •i- . . •••-.-v.- �Pace Tea 5 S A P AttEtt» ^a October 5 Through October 18 - Registered Eng. Stew. B A R Q Q 5 1 ® 53 38 ®® 25 52 6 15 26 10 19 16 30 27 15 7 9 10 0 J 5 1 5 ^ 5 0 5 2 1 1 2 9 0 2 5 7 17 16 5 17 13 56 55 14 34 19 11 19 14 9 6 5 10 2 11 4 3 9 2 2 12 9 8 11 9 7 10 14 27 13 Deck Deck Eng. E^ns. Stew. 317 152 202 147 234 Deck Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Miami Tampa Mobile New Orleans Lake Charles Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Deck Eng. Stew. Total Total Total B A 10 «'2%2 10 73 274 10 201 6 82 60 22 13 86 56 142 8 46 26 20 2 11 11 22 10 1 2 8 3 7 21 14 6 50 18 68 19 145 46 191 7 40 79 39 4 26 38 12 3 9 23 14 3 26 26 52 5 37 39 76 Stew. Total Total Total B B 92 753 391 l?ll' Deck De^k -Deck 10 3 2 31 88 20 31 0 6 17 : 8 34 5 9 1 4 5 5 3 1 0 2 1 2 15 2 0 33 6 0 20 7 1 11 0 4 0 0 4 4 1 19 16 2 Deck Deck Deck B 2W 115 37 Shipped X I' 62 21 24 7 3 1 0 14 28 8 4 0 9 18 Ens. 200 26 18 21 7 7 0 1 7 3 0 5 2 2 10 Eng. 120 Ens. 16 2 5 5 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 3 0 4 '"S m stew. Stew. Stew. Total Totaj^ Total 5 2 % 16 7 7 60 13 16 210 70 \ 52 332 11 5 a 63 29 10 102 20 13 2 78 51 10 139 7 7 0 23 19 6 48 4 - 2 s 11 14 11 36 3 .0 0 7 1 0 8 3 2 0 5 4 2 11 7 8 1 36 17 1 54 36 7 1 97 16 1 114 5 6 5 33 22 9 64 5 7 0 23 23 1 47 4 3 0 8 5 3 16 4 2 0 17 8 1 26 17 4 2 54 30 92 8 Stew. Stew. Stw Total Total Total Total A B B Ship. 191 81 41 681 316 .122 1119 The pace of SIU shipping slowed down again during the past two weeks, as the "off again-on again" boom fizzled once more. Total number of jobs shipped was 1,119, lagging only PHILADELPHIA—Shut down by the winter season, Wilson Line excursion boats now slightly behind the registration of 1,144. Registration has under contract to the SlU-affiliated Marine Allied Workers in this port are shifting opera­ not had a far jump on shipping for quite some time, due to the tions to the Gulf area on an experimental basis. above-normal activity in the latter department. The first of them IS ex­ The downward trend of the period showed up particularly pected to commence regular in the major ports of New .York, Baltimore and New Orleans, A Day Out With Daddy excursion sailings out of the and San Francisco once again was far off its regular pattern of Port of Houston by the end of the good shipping. Savannah and Houston also declined to a month and will probably be fol­ lesser degree, and Seattle, still very good, dipped slightly. lowed by others if the operation Only one port, Boston, reflected improved job activity for proves successful. Wilson Line was the past two weeks. The remainder, seven all told, remained organized under MAW contract a legged at the same level as the previous report. Philadelfew months ago. Latest organizational success for )hia, Norfolk and Lake Charles held their own at relatively the MAW in the port was the ligh levels, and the others continued'slow. signing of several more AlumaJobs Top Registration Craft plants, a local manufacturing Another look at the statistics showed shipping outpacing concern. registration in six ports and running even with it in three On the local SIU front, things niore. In only six ports did registration run ahead of ship­ have been rolling along smoothly at a rapid pace, with good shipping ping, thus accounting for the small margin between them and plenty of jobs for all takers. overall. Supply is still running behind de­ The seniority breakdown indicated class A doing very well mand, and shipping is starring way with 61 percent of the total, and shipping better than two men ahead of registration. for every job shipped in class B. The class B percentage was Steve Cardullo, SIU port agent 28 percent, and class C handled the remainder. The ratio here, urged all Seafarers who are of class B over class C held to almost three to one. Those pro­ seeking a fast berth to make a beeportions have generally remained stable for several months. line for this port, where they'll find little trouble moving out In Miami did not ship any men in class C at all and four ports a hurry. each shipped only one class C man. Overall, the shipping in Horn & Hardart Beef class C, which has no seniority in the SIU, was one man He also advised the membership shipped for every six jobs for class A. In the area that the Horn & The following is the forecast port by port: Hardart Automat-Cafeterias here are still on the "unfair" list and BOSTON: Better, but not booming; future uncertain... do not deserve patronage by union NEW YORK: Boopi is off again, but jobs still go begging..., men. The beef with the company PHILADELPHIA: Holding own; high activity should con­ has been raging about eight months tinue. . . . BALTIMORE: Down again. . . . NORFOLK: Slow­ and still no sign of a settlement. Interrupted while munching a chocolate bar on a visit to the ing up; new coal movements should help. Everything has not been serious SIU hall in New Orleans, Ava Maria Fraone, 19-month-old SAVANNAH: Fair now, but looks dismal for future. Reg­ business, however, as one of the daughter of Seafarer Frank Fraone, poses with her dad for istration low. . . . MIAMI: Quiet as usual. .. . TAMPA: Still vessels in port supplied a small the LOS photographer. Obviously "daddy's girl," Little contribution on the lighter side slow.... MOBILE: Fair; should pick up. Eight offshore, four Ava Maria remained with her father throughout the day's which promoted a few chuckles coastwise ships due NEW ORLEANS: Slowed down again. {ob calls. around the hall although it wasn't IJVKE CHARLES: Still pretty active HOUSTON: Fair any joking matter at the time to shipping should hold. . . . WILMINGTON: Should improve the men involved. again... . SAN FRANCISCO: Very slow; no payoffs in sight. The drama unfolded after the . . . SEATTLE: Good; has been better than expected. Hurricane (Waterman) docked at MAW Co. Plans Gulf Operations iH Pier 60 South with a full load of sugar and Seafarer Antoine John­ son, galleyman, who had purchased a ukulele in the West Indies, con­ tinued his practice sessions far into the night so he could be in perfect tune by the time he got ashore. No Arthur Godfrey Although the idea was fine with chief cook Leroy Gulley, the music wasn't. Since he had been sub­ jected to the Johnson's allegedly off-key singing and plunk-plunking all the way from the Islands, he was rather upset when they reached port—^the City of Brotherly Love, no less—and the musicale showed no signs of letting up. One thing led to another, one of which was a burned pot of soup on the oven, which Gulley had for­ gotten about in his desire to escape the torment. Thus at mealtime, the crew*" berated the cook and he, in turn, vent his anger on the galleyman. However, all concerned sur­ vived the encounter and the two antagonists departed in search of. new adventure. , ^ Seattle Beef-Free; Shipping's Good Too LABOR ROUND-UP SEATTLE—Seafarers serving as delegates on SIU ships that have called here recently have been lauded for doing an A-1 job in bringing in clean ships with a minimum of beefs. 4 Beefs have been way below quent one on this coast and is be­ normal, according to Jeff Gil­ ing recommended for serious dis­ lette, SIU port agent, and are cussion at the next negotiations AFL Hotel and Restaurant Workers made their first breach in the anti-union wall at Miami Beach when they signed contracts with two resort hotels. The Vanderbilt and Monte Carlo hotels agreed to contracts giving wage in­ getting settled satisfactorily for session. Meanwhile, it is being creases and other improvements. all concerned. The successful ef­ handled as best as possible as each The union has been striking 22 forts' of the ships' delegates and case 'develops. Miami Beach hotels since April 13. departmental representatives is H, proving that the various crews in­ Members of the AFL luggage volved have made wise choices for and pocketbook union who lost these posts, he added. homes and personal possessions in This fact, combined with the August's disastrous floods have Under the SIU contract, US continuing good shipping for the gotten $8,000 in emergency relief Public Health Service doctors Northwest area, is making the checks from their union. Most of have the final say on whether servicing of the ships here a real the workers lived in flood-stricken or not a man is fit for duty. If pleasure, Gillette noted. The communities In northeast Pennsyl­ there is any question about only sour note in the proceedings vania and northern New Jersey. your fitness te sail, check with is the frequent headache encoun­ 4 4 4" the nearest USPHS hospital or tered in collecting crewmembers' Approidmately 69,009 railroad out-patient clinic for a ruling. wages and subsistence for travel. workers, members of the Brother­ i -.', 'ir;,; The problem appears as a fre­ hood of Locomotive USPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip and Firemen, have settled for a 17-cent wage and benefits package. at 130 major railroads. The agree­ ment covers an approximately equal number of road and yard workers. 4 4 4 Payroll guards and drivers for Brinks, Inc., in Washington, won average increases of 25 cents an hour and a reduction in the hours of work. Fifty guards and drivers in the nation's capital won the new gains after a two-day strike. 4 4 4 The strike caii went out to 46,000 workers at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation after failure of new contract negotiations. The CIO Electrical Workers union and the company are at loggerheads ove^new contract terms with both sides aiming at a five-year ag^eementi'''' ^ u �!1 -/ St. 19$S Face "Eleveii Sn AFAMWnS: 't^OC New Arrival Visits Houston Sill Hall MEET THE SEAFARERS Tampa Sees Blue Stack Vote Near Mrs. H. C. Hunt applies at SlU Houston hall for $200 SIJJ maternity benefit tor new arrival, Paul Clayton Hunt. Charles Kimball, Houston patrolman, is handling application while two other Hunt children, John and Mary, wait on counter. Looking on are Seafarers John Loveless and Dave Emerick. Daughter Mary was also an SlU Maternity Benefit baby. Baltimore Keeping Hall Spic 'n Span BALTIMORE—Opened officially nearly a year ago, the SIU's modern new building here is now being treated to a "retouching" job by the main enance gang so that it can be kept in A-1 condition. The heavy traffic' in and in shipping here over the pa.st two around the building has weeks. The lift in business at the necessitated some spot paint­ Port O' Call and at the branch Sea ing inside and out to keep the place fresh and avoid deteriora­ tion. The mild facelifting job is designed to maintain the hail in the same tip-top shape which has made it the union showplace of the city. Port Agent Earl Sheppard said the fine condition of the building was a credit to the work of the maintenance crew which was on the job at all times. He noted too that the hail is seeing some increased activity these days because of the slow-up Asks Rise In Aid For Shipbuiiding An increase in US constnictibn subsidies from 40 to 45 percent has been proposed by Representative Francis E. Dom, Brooklyn Repub­ lican. The increase would be de­ signed to stimulate building of new ships under the US flag. The Congressman recently re­ turned from an inspection of for­ eign shipbuilding facilities for the purpose of comparing European costs with those in the US. At present, the Government of­ fers construction differential sub­ sidies of up to 40 percent to cover the difference in costs between foreign and American yards. In some instances, the difference is greater than 40 percent giving for­ eign yards an edge, in spite of the US subsidy. . Dorn declared that an increase in construction subsidies would bring tanker construction and reg­ istration back to the US and. pre­ serve needed shipyard work foi^ey.^ Chest store is already noticeable, since Seafarers have a little more leisure time to inspect them now. MAW Support The SIU's supporting role in the beefs of the Marine Allied Work­ ers with the Old Bay Line, the NBC Lines and some smaller op­ erations is killing a bit of the slack time, he pointed out, as picketing continues in protest against the Line's anti-union efforts. All of these beefs are expected to unravel before long in the union's favor, however. Although job activity over the past two weeks did show a decline, Sheppard added, there are some jobs for those Seafarers who aren't dead set on a particular ship or run. Those who haven't any spe­ cial preferences can still move put without too much trouble. FIHAL DISPATCH The deaths of the following Sea­ farers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the SIU death benefit is being paid to their beneficiaries: Rudu Naarisma, 45; Brother Naarisma died on September 22, 1955, of carbon monoxide poison­ ing in Baltimore, Maryland. Burial took place in Moreland Memo­ rial Park Ceme­ tery in Baltimore. Brother Naarisma had been sailing under the SIU flag since 1947. He joined the Union in Baltimore and had been sailing in the engine department. He is survived by his son, Fredrlcfc,- TAMPA —Efforts of the SlU-affiliated Marine Allied Workers to organize the Blue Stack Towing Company, aided by Seafarers here and in Mobile, "toioved another step closer to suc­ cess this month. . The path to a representation election was cleared, following the petition for the vote filed earlier with the National Labor Relations Board, when the company con­ sented to balloting sometime in the near future. The only question remaining is the actual date of the voting, which is yet to be set by the NLRB. Eager For Union MAW organizers and SIU offi­ cials who have assisted in the drive anticipate no difficulty when it comes to the final count. The tug workers are reported eager for a chance at union representation and the benefits it can bring about. The company operates 10 tugs in Guf waters, mostly out of Tampa and Mobile. Other items of interest in the port are the report of the rank-andfiie steward department committee on streamlining procedures for their department and local efforts to improve the looks of the SIU hall here. Very often when ships come out of the boneyard crews going on board find quite a few. items missing only after the ship has already gone out to sea. Seafarer Charles Morrison, steward on the Duke Victory, suggested a method of overcoming this problem. He proposed that key ratings from all three departments should go aboard about a week before the ship actually sails so that every­ thing needed for the voyage can be ordered and delivered before Morrison the trip begins. Morrison has been sailing SIU for the better part of a dozen years. He joined in New York on January 14, 1943, and is 67 years of age. 4" it t The Alcoa Patriot is one ship with quite a few active brothers aboard. First off, ship's delegatq James Ott seems to have been right on the ball because he got a "rousing vote of thanks" for doing a "swell job." Then engine depart­ ment delegate A1 Tremer was praised for his cooperation^and helpfulness in handling the paper work for the ship's arrival pool. I ^ Finally, there was the chief elec- TONY VOYEVOTSKI, Oiler After a five year hitch in the Armed Forces seeing the world the hard way. Seafarer Tony Voyevotski decided he would like'to try it as a civilian. In 1945 he caught a troopship running to Antwerp. Although he and a few thousand GIs had a hard time holding down their break­ fasts, he decided that the seafaring life was for him. The 38-year-old Seafarer signed up for a hitch iiiiwith the National Guard in 1940. Voyevo+ski When Pearl Har-. bor came his unit was pressed into service. Tony saw plenty of the fighting in the European theater and took part in the Battle of the Bulge where Hitler's armies made their last desperate attack. A few months in the States at the war's end convinced him that he would not be happy with the humdrum life shoreside, so he took off again, this time as a sea­ man. Despite his digestive unpleas­ antness the first tinie out, Tony soon settled into stride. "The wages are tops and life is good with the SIU because the men are the finest. I'll never retire as long as I can dp the job." With no family obligations to meet,, he takes off now and then for a couple of months to visit family and relatives back home. He also likes to get his fill of sports and is an avid follower of the New York Yankees during the summer and the Chicago Bears in the football season. Tony ships out of Baltimore most of the time and likes the wide variety of runs he can get out of that port. Seeing the world as a Seafarer, he concludes, has the Army way of life beat all hollow. WILLIAM BUNKER. FWT Seafarer WUliam Bunker was bitten by the ship bug when his ungle took him one day to show him what big ships look like. As soon as he was 17, in 1945, Bunker headed for deep sea. Bunker's first job was on a non­ union ship, the Sea Lynx, After about a year of this, he switched over to the SIU, where the allaround difference in conditions made him a staunch Seafarer. The youthful Seafarer has been hitting various foreign ports for about ten years now and still re­ tains his enthu­ siasm for out of the way places. Like many SIU men he is an avid shutterbug and spends most of his spare time with this hobby Bunker and with the painstaking job of making sailing ship models. His favorite foreign ports are ones which have delighted many a Seafarer—Yokohama, Bremerhavenand Genoa. "These ports are full of good, kind people—they're mm*e friendly to Americans than others." In fact. Bunker has been in Japan often enough to pick up and under­ stand some of the language. Bunker was too young for the goings-on of World War II but he had his share of excitement during the Korean conflict. He was aboard the Noonday in Kobe, Japan, when a fire broke out on the ammuni­ tion-laden ship. Nine fireboats and 350 Navy firefighters successfully tackled the blaze which threatened to take the ship, the crew and half of Kobe with it. It was a jinx trip all around, he recalls, because after the fire was overcome, the Noonday sideswiped another ship and Bunker finally wound up on the sick list. trician, James H. Thompson, who took the television set converter ashore to see about the cost of hav­ ing it repaired. All in all it looks like this crew is well taken care of. Ship's delegate Ott, who sails in the engine department, became an SIU member in New York in "5 1951. Mobile is his home town. Tremer joined the Union in that city back in 1942, while Thompson became a Sea­ farer on March 1, 1951. welcome some Florida sunshine after Greenland. McCarthy has been an SIU member for three years. He comes from Medford, Mass. t 4> t There isn't any­ thing in the way of shore leave to look forward to when a ship is on the bluejay run to bleak military outposts in the Far North. But the Seafarer-crew on the Catherine had a fine trip nonetheless, thanks in large part to the efforts of Frank Reid, ship's delegate, and Charles McCarthy, baker. Reid, the crew said, did an excellent allaround job of representing the crew and McCarthy kept everybody happy with superior pies, cakes and other tasty snacks. The result was a smooth and uneventful voyage. Reid, an engine department man, has been a Seafarer since 1943, jbising in Tampa. He lives there ^etweenft ttrtps> apd probably •'will t t 4 -f" I •^..1 - I 4\ J t Seafarers who chaired the vari­ ous SIU port meetings on Decem' ber 4 included K. Hellman in Lake Charles, A, F. Martinez in San Francisco, F. Degan in Hous­ ton and R. G. Cowdrey in Seat­ tle. Other Sea­ farers who served as meeting offi­ Greenwa Id cers included: Boston—^D. Hines and J. Thomas; Philadelphia-^. Stegaitis; Norfolk —T. Kill and G. liVallacc; Tampa— W. Parker and F. Hagen; Wilming­ ton—J. H. McElroy and M. Greenwald. t • 'Z 4> The John B. Kulukundis is a hap­ py ship with no beefs at all to re­ port, thanks in large part to the teamwork of the ship and depart­ mental delegates. "Everything was done in good old SIU style and the delegates did a fine job," the crew reported. Credit goes to B. Berglund, ship's . delegate; Jack Lorents, dock; G. McAlpine, en­ gine and Vince Fitzgerald, steward, • for this happy state of affairs. 3\ �'fr:- SEAFMMMMMLLA^ Fu* Tweiv* Oet. M. lt» h;_;f : ._rfi,-. • m. fe, t''- Madras Little Like Times Square' As Fabricator Boat, Launch Bump Two Stewards, One Prospect Rcfgltter For'BS, IMrville Urges baale form of thou^t cmnmoa to all people. The ambitious man could not get ahead If he did not anticipate his advance­ TotheEdlton and plan accordingly; These are some Ideaa 1 ment conversely, would be a sorry thought the memiiershtp might thing if nolife India provided a couple of one but a seaman enjoy kicking around for Bhip« bad moments for Seafarers could in later life look back on board bull sessions, past glories, no matter ho«r aboard the Steel Fabricator, We here on the Iberville, a small. as the sour luck encountered In Waterman bucket, have kicked Madras hung on until the ship We personally prefer another this topic around quite a few reached Calcutta and a safe, se­ meaning for philosophy, that is, coffeetimes and have come up cure anchorage in that port far to "the study of truths underlying udth this thought. the North. being and knowledge." Most seamen don't like the The incident that took place in Philosophers have had their Republicans in the White" Madras, according to Morris R. little say about sl>amen.and the King, ship's reporter, made the sea before, and generally they bay there seem a little like Times gave up in disgust when it came Square, at least for the moment, to formulating an active sea­ when a trio of SIU crewmembers man's philosophy. Johnson very returning from shore in a company neatly suggested that the smart rowboat were run down by a speed­ thing for a man to do would be ing motor launch. to get himself into jail in pref­ Two of the men were hurt slight­ erence to going to sea; Van ly, and the third, Richard J. WinLoon, in more recent years, addel, DM, had to do a "Brody" and All letters to the editor for . vocated almost the same thing. jump into the water in order to publication in the-SEAFARToday Seafarers have proven avoid bodily injury. ERS LOG must be signed by the philosophers wrong, and we Couldn't Jump the writer. Names will be feel sure Dr. Johnson would withheld upon request. The other two Seafarers, ^oan retract his statement were he Lightfoot, Jr., .utility messman, to see the conditions under and Jamqs £. Collins, OS, didn't which we, thanks to the splendid Hoqse, yet most of them did not have a chance to jump before the vote last time and, worst yet, work our Union has done for motor launch struck, but Lighteven more of them aren't reg­ us, sail at present. foot, true to his name, nimbly Proposed Philosophy istered to vote in the next one. managed to hang onto the bow. Now most of us will get back If we heed a philosophy, and He pointed out later that it to the old home town some time many of us don't even know might be a good idea if dll com­ between now and the next pres­ the meaning of the word, let it pany launches or idential election, and there is be this: a clear understanding rowboats carried no reason why those who aren't of what we are, how we arrived, lights to avoid squared away on the voting rolls and a determination that never future mishaps with the ^ local "registrar or again will we of this profession of this sort. As . county clerk can't take five bear the title . "Scum of the it was, the boys minutes to register. fiarth." figured they got In Florida it takes only five Should Brother Wunderlichoff lucky, despite minutes, and then if you aren't insist on his interpretation of their losses of going to be in "God's country" "anticipation and retrospection," money, papers, when voting time rolls around, please let him anticipate an and one wristCollins you can vote on an absentee even brighter future for the watch and a pair ballot. So I don't see why all of seaman through the whole­ of shoes between them. us who did not vote last time hearted support of our splendid Traveling north to Calcutta, the (me too!) don't quit griping Union, and should he want Fabricator didn't meet with any about Ike and the other Repub­ "retrospection," let him cast his further difficulties until she licans and do Something about it. mind back to "the good old reached the second anchorage in Should Be Ready days" of Ihe tliirties. Hoogley River, where she lost her Register this time when you starboard anchor, "However this As for the girls, anticipation get home so you will be ready. is their keynote; they never was quickly replaced with the It is not too far away. When look back, spare, thanks to the diligence of you stop to think about it, most the deck department," King noted. Fred Bruggner of us don't get home too often. "The chief mate rewarded them Vie Harding Do it this trip home so you will on the spot with a half dozen ice ir ir tbe able to move them out and cold quarts of beer for a job well done," he added, "In this country put someone in who is interest­ Alma Rated Tops that beats a medal anytime." ed in the merchant marine and With SIU Crew the working man. Most states allow you to vote to the Editor: on an absentee ballot if you are A vote of thanks and praise not going to be able to vote in was given to the steward de­ person. If we all vote we count, partment for its cleanliness and maybe not as much as the service aboard the City of Alma farmers, but we do count and at our last meeting. Brothers, if we can balance the scales a lot, you want to sail on a good SIU Tom Collins ship, this is for you. ir t' t> The thanks of the entire crew Writing on behalf of his fel­ were also extended to Captain low patients at the New Or­ Emery Debates Hugh Anderson, a true gentle­ leans US Public Health Serv­ man at all times. He is a real Sea 'Philosophy' ice hospital. Seafarer Lloyd Callo­ seaman who understands sea­ To the Editor: way has expressed their thanks to men and their problems and the local SIU branch for its Greetings from the Lewis gives us the breaks Whenever he "prompt response to our recent Emery, Jr. can. He cooperates fully with SOS when our television went on In a recent issue of the SEA­ the delegates which helps inake the blink." FARERS^ LOG (Aug. 19, 1955), a smooth trip all around. For some time, the New Orleans Brother J. F. Wunderlich's A. E. DeLaney SIU branch has been taking care answer to "What Is a seaman's Ship's secretary of the repairs to the set used by philosophy?" hit the naif square­ ti $> . patients on the 5th floor East of ly on the head. the hospital. We presume from his article Applauds Union, When the that he interpreted philosophy "SOS" came at as "the principles of a particu­ Welfare Plan the same time lar field of knowledge," which To the Editor: that an extra set field we have no doubt would Enclosed is a photostatic copy was available at be "Girls! Girls! Girls." He of our marriage certificate, the hall. Port certainly did a good job on which is needed to complete our Agent Lindsey them, in any event. file and assure welfare coverage Williams and the for my husband and myself. However, when he claims in branch member­ As I am about to visit our son the beginning of his article that ship decided to Calloway at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., it is the foundation for a philosophy make a gift to for seamen is "anticipation and nice to know that I am covered their fellow seamen, fl^ermen and retrospection" and finished by for any medical emergency others at the hospital and present allowing store clerks equal which might develop.. ed them with a set so that their I am also very glad that my rights, he reminds us of a man major source of entertainment holding a private party for a husband is an SIU man, because could continue uninterrupted. Delegated to write the "thank 'few Iriends and the general the SIU is one of the finest public. unions in existence today. Good you,"^Calloway added, "It is such Anticipation and retrospec­ luck through the coming days. consideration for the less fortu­ tion would seem to us to be a Mrs. William R. Siebert nate that makes our Union the g^test M Letters to the Editor A couple of generations of SlU stewards, past, present and prospective gather for this photo at SlU headquarters, as Seafarer Robert Principe (right) visits the hall with his e'lghtmonth-old son, Robert, Jr. At left is Seafarer Abe Goldsmit. Both Principe and Goldsmit are veteran SlU stewards. USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. ^ Orvllle E. Abraras Sverre Johannessen R. J. Arsenault K. S. Krlenke L. Bosley David G. Taylor Arthur W. Brown USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. G. M. Bennett James T. Moor* Janne F. Plerson Elmer Brewer Leonard H. Shaw S. T. Butler R. C. Shedd John E. Floyd Ernest H. Webb Henry Gordon Jlmmle Littleton USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. John Decker E. A. Alnsworth Clallmrne Massey Francis J. Boner Norman D. WUsoB Frederick Burrus Dallas Byrd USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Hilton Blanchard John E. Markopolo Wm. W. Stevenson WUlard T. Cahill Horace L. WUlUms Bruce Caufman C. W. Doggett Edward C. Yeamani Peter F. Hume USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Andrew Bannon John C. Jackson M. E. Pappadakls Marcelo B. Beleh W. M. Pennington David J. Burke Michael F. Dcllano John S. Sweeney Charles Dwyer USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Richard L. Kelley Joseph B; Murphy 'Steel Workers' /'i. I •• r'' •' ' i A refreshing swim at pool in Abadan, Iran, helps buoy the spirits of Seafarers Walter Katarzynsici, Mauri Kartsson and Tommy Lanphear (l-r) despite high temperatures on Persian Gulf run. The Steel Worker was in Khorramshahr at the time. . , = USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA, Ralph Armstrong Tlnerman J. Leo Henry L. Lowery Merton Baxter Claude F. Blanks Allen B. Lynn L. Bourdonnay Edward Marsh J. L. Buckelew Mather MuIUs Gaetano Busciglio C. R. Nicholson John L. Caldwell Alfonso Olagulbel Lloyd T. Callaway R. A. RatcUff Carter C. Chambers Edward Samrock Albert T. Cooper Benjamin C. Seal L. A. Dwyer WUUam M. Shaw Joseph Engles Walter Smith Clarence Graham Woodrow A. Snead Raymond J. Grauer Henry S. Sosa Earl T. Hardeman Lonnla R. Tickle Dirk Vlsser Vincent E. Kane E. G. Knapp James E. Ward DavliI A. Wright Charles Lambert Leo H. Lang Salvatore Zammith Theo E. Lee USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICH, Tim Burke USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN, Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS B. F. Delbler M. McDonald Joseph J. Fusella Rosendo Serrano Albert W. KOzlna USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Alfred R. Bllksver Fred Morris Carl E. Chandler M. T. Morris Jessie A. Clarke Jobe E. Mullen Victor B. Cooper C. Owens Donald Forrest John W. Parker Gorman T. Glaze Fred Plttman Murray A. Plyer Albert Hawkins L. Rlnaldi Austin Kltchlngs Clyde Ward Joseph Kumor O. McCann Joseph Williams Earl McKendree Luis Williams USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY, Hassen All W. F. Manthey Joseph Arabasz Edward P. Matte Ben K. Baugh Thomas K. Maynes J. A. Blanco John Mlchlek Charles E. Brady Harry W. Morris • Charles Cantwell John T. Norgaard George Carlson A. Penlsa John Castro J. Psathass James Clarke Jose Quimera Gabriel Colonl Perry Roberts John Eaton George H. Robinson Estell Godfrey , Jose Rodriguez Louis Guellnltz Santiago Rosarlo Wm. A. Guernsey Anthony Scaturro Halvor Holt Charles R. Watson John McWilliams Joseph Wohlsts USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN. NY. Edmund Abualy Kaarel Leetmaa Eladio Arls Leonard Leldlg John Auslltz Arthur Lomas Fortunato Bacomo Mike Lubas Frank W. Bemrlck Joseph D. McGraw Joseph G. Carr Archibald McGulgan Mariano Cortez H. F. MacDonald Walter L. Davis Michael Machusky Emllip Delgado Vic Mllazzo Walter W. Denley Melvln O. Moora John J. DrlscoU Eugene T. Nelson Robert E. Gilbert Joseph Neubauer Bart E. Guranlcfc James O'Hare Talb Hassen Ralph J. Palmer Joseph If sits Daniel F. Rugglano Thomas Isaksen G, E. Shiunaker John W. Keenan Henry E. Smith John R. Klemowlcz Harry S. Tuttle Ludwlg Krlstlansen VlrgU E.<WUmdth. Frederick Landry Chee. K,'Zal .fames J. Lawlor ' NO SIU Aids Hosp. On TV, Presents Set �ovi. M. leu fWa TUrtcM Note In Bottle Shows Global Tie Of Seamen They Row, Row, Rock On Bienville Holiday When three crewmembers of a freighter hire an outboard motorboat in Puget Sound on their day off, that's maritime history of some sort. At least that's the way Seafarer Wil­ liam Calefato looks upon a re-' cent excursion by SIU ship­ from where it was wedged. Mae mates Cliff Martin AB; Dan was very busy on his own, franti­ Although the message in a bottle which he found 17 months after it was dispatched Into the Caribbean by two 15eafarers on the Del Sud proved to be a dud, Cuban fisherman Tomas MacMuUen, DM, and John Hroleck, Perez did succeed in demonstrat­ wiper, from the Bienville. ing once again the natural link As he reports it, "the Seattle among seamen of all nations. shipyard attendant who rented out "As a sespian for over 30 years, the boat and fishing gear must have I know that we have to help each been unusually hospitable, or liked other at sea even \if we are to see visiting seamen who often strangers, because if I were in are generous spenders, because he There's water, water everywhere around these excursionists, distress I would appreciate inter­ offered a toast before his three Seafarers Cliff Martin, AB (left), and Dan MacMullen, DM, est shown by anyone in a message clients even ventured onto the I sent," Perez wrote recently. He but they couldn't stay away from their ship (and the sea), Sound." expressed thanks for an Aug. 19 even on their dby off. Bienville shipmate William Calefato It's more than likely that one account of hi<s discovery in the took this photo of them as they jockeyed aroond ship in spirited toast followed another, be­ SEAFARERS LOG. rented boat. cause the trio's shipmates on the Found Near Cuba Bienville's stem witnessed some real fancy boat handling, as "Mac" The fisherman, of Caibarien, A Milifory Nightmare; the helmsman cut figure eights and Cuba, found the bottle from the patterns of phantom animals, like Del Sud on July elephants, on the peaceful surf of IS, 1955, in lo­ Pudgct Sound. cal waters. It •Eight BeUs' had been tossed into the briny by While the boat sailed in this Seafarers E. C. Ever jump up out of your sleep from a nightmare? Like fashion, the wiper suddenly be­ Caudill and Ira came sure he had heard the ship's C. Brown be­ the time you remembered you left a 5ix-month payoff in the bell strike, eight, so he directed tween Cuba and pocket of the pants you sent to the cleaners ... or dreamed "Mac" to put him ashore while his Florida on Feb. you were 'falling off a bridge two partners finished the rental 13, 1954, and . . . or were due for a visit the old men for dirty shoes on time. They then came closer to Saturday morning's inspection. As the ship, possibility to demonstrate the message from the mother-in-law? a result, they are on KP this com­ their seamanship. Well, brothers that's nothing asked the finderto notify the LOG. ing weekend . . . One of the star compared to the nocturnal vision Unfortunately the motor failed, Perez did so, since he had no ABs shot 'expert' with a 12-thread inkling at the time whether the of Seafarer M, L. Olvera, formerly heaving line in the last port; the and the boat drifted between the ship and the dock pilings. "But a ship had been in distress at the US 56-206-870. r chief mate has approved a three- resourceful OS lowered a painter Just out of the Army "with a time or not. (It hadn't). Caudill day pass for him. which Cliff made fast to a thwart and Brown were merely interested sound body but many doubts about "The 12-4 ordinary has head so that the boat could be pulled in seeing where their message my mind," Olvera experienced a might wind up, and obviously it real corker of a nightmare his first count this weekend . . . Is he never got too far, although it did night aboard ship as a civilian. It blowing his top! . . . Third cook was AWOL two days in Norfolk; provide a little excitement for went something like this: "The daymen were 'gigged' by steward has recommended him for Perez until it was all cleared up. a special courtmartial . . . 8-12 watch has CQ on the gangway the first day in; the rest of the deck LOG-A-RHYTHM: department has to go on guard duty ... It won't be too bad; the OD is none other than the junior third mate . . . a good 'Joe' . . . Man's best friend~"the no­ came through the ranks . . By Dale Williams ble dog"—^in the words of one Two mcssmen missed bedcheck of his comic strip kinfolk, is . It's their second offense . . being guaranteed first-rate care Because it rains when we wish it wouldn't. the old man is giving them Article these days by his well-protected Because men do what they often shouldn't, 15 . . . with a 14-day restriction. shipmates on the Evelyn. Because crops fail and plans go wrong— . One of the wipers missed Some of ICS grumble the whole day long. Expressing the concern of his reveille yesterday; he's going be­ SIU brothers over the welfai*e of But somehow in spite of the care and doubt,. fore the old man this morning . . . their canine pet. Seafarer Louis It seems at last that things work out. Probably will get a week's restric­ Cartwright recently proposed that f • I tion ... Because we lose where we hoped to gain. "a small ship's fund be taken up Because we suffer a little pain; "Bosun got reduced to the low­ for paying veterinary fees, etc., for Because we must work when we'd like to play. est enlisted rank; he dropped a the ship's dog." His motion, sec­ Some of us whimper along life's way. boom while securing . . . One of onded by Thomas But somehoiw, as day will folloio night, the ABs got eight hours' extra D. Foster, and Most of our troubles work out alright. duty for tying a stopper that adopted, is now jammed and had to be cut off . . . the fixed policy Because we cannot forever smile. of the ship. "The old man is worried sick Because we must trudge in the dust awhile. Cartwright ap­ because the IG is coming up next Because we think that the way is long. parently rea­ trip and he has a rusty ship . . . Some complain that life's all wrong. Tomorrow's Friday ... a 'GI party' soned that since But somehow we live and our skies grow bright— ... It never fails . . . and with the SIU crewmem­ Everything seems to work out alright. World Series coming up . . . bers and their So bend your trouble, and meet your care,. "When they woke me up to go families are now Foster For the clouds must break and the sky grow fair; amply protected on watch," Olvera said, "I could Let the rain come down as it must and will. have sworn somebody said we by the benefits provided' under the But keep on working and. hoping still. were having a full field inspectioii SIU Welfare Plan, their pets de­ For i»i spite of the grumblers who stand about Saturday, plus a parade; Gad, what serve similar consideration while Somehow, it seems, all things work out. a dream!" exposed to the rigors of the sea. His Mother Didn't Raise Her Boy To Be A Soldier All Things Work Out Burly Evelyn Crew Pet Has Own Welfare Fund Better Luck Next Time cally trying to get the motor started. "Only Bosun Marple sighed as he watched each jerk at the motor, because it if it did start, he warned in a low but assuring tone, the line would sink the boat when it pulled^^against it. The warning may have been un­ heard or ignored, but the painter was needed as long as the motor was dead. "'Mac' kept saying it just had to start—but the motor only coughed, as if it were chuck­ ling at the sailor." Then he tried something differ­ ent, and examined the tank. "Get the gas," he ordered. Sharp Seamanship "After the reserve can of gaso­ line was passed to 'Mac' and he filled the empty tank, the bosun and everyone else really watched as the boat slid almost past the slack of the painter. Thus the boat continued on its adventures around the ship, with Cliff remarking in surprise about the spray that was falling over him and the boat, even on a calm and bright Puget Sound day. Thinking rain was about to spoil their outing, he advised 'Mac' to steer for the boatyard, although someone helpfully suggested that they had probably just gotten too close to a drainpipe from the toilet. "Still wondering ^whether it was spray or something else, our in­ trepid boatmen navigated their way back to the boatyard and eventually returned to the ship. I 'f.- --M "i: •Ml J I •f i Westport View I iiiliiii w m •: ' Seafarer George A. WiU liams on the Westport looks out into the open wastes surrounding Thule, Green­ land, to see how many ice­ bergs are around the 'Blue Jay Run' ship. The ship bumped into one ice­ berg during Northern run, but only clipped its rudder. Bw Bernard Seaman A, I �Pace Fonrteea SEAFARERS Sandcaptain, Harding Rivalry Outdoes Heat Lacking most other leisure pursuits, Seafarers aboard the two sandboats dredging a new ship channel outside of Maracoibo, Venezuela, have developed a rivalry that often rages hotter than the sizzling tem--*^ peratures Mother Nature pro­ poriums of cheer went something vided free of charge down like this: " 'We have two parrots on the there. Newly established aboard the Chester Harding, which followed the earlier arrival of the Sandcaptain on the job, Seafarer Bill Home reports that anything and everything stirs up a contest among the rival crews. "A recent conversation that I overheard at one of the local em- It's happy birthday for Sea­ farer Jimmy Golcier ler (left) as he cuts calce at Sandcaptain celebration, Shi mate Tony Messina loo on at festivities. K Chester Harding!'" " 'Yeah, well we have three on the Sandcaptain!'" " 'We've got two cats and a dog on the Harding!' "'Well, we have 18 para­ keets and nine canaries on the 'Captain!'" " 'We've got two alligators and an arma­ dillo!' " "'We've got a giraffe and two Home dodo birds!'" "It was about this time," Home noted, "that I passed—I mean walked—out of before one of those orange polka-dot dinosaurs caught up to us." Home added that, for himself, he wanted to express his thanks "for the help and friendship given to me early this year when I was laid up with a broken leg, ','It is really wonderful when a man has an injury or sickness, and no income at all, that he has the secure knowledge that he. has a place to sleep and will never miss a meal. Thanks to SIU wel­ fare services and to innumerable former shipmates always ready to lend a hand." Be^regard Gang On Deck lOe Ocean Eva Back, Sails For Japan To the Editori The crew of the Ocean Eva wish to commend Lake Charles Port Agent Leroy Clarke for the fine way he handled our beefs and represented us when we paid off In that port after a trip from Mersin, Turkey, Speaking of Mersin, let me advise the brotherhood and loverhood not to - expect too much if they catch a ship going there. The only thing you can Letters to the Editor AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the vrriter. Names will be withheld upon request. be certain of Is that they'll cheat you blind. However, we had a good trip and a good crew. We stopped at Ceuta for bunkers on the way in and at Augusta, Sicily, on the way out. Both of these ports gave the crew a change to pop their re­ lief valves. The officers were also very cooperative. We could only get 50 tons of water in Augusta, but instead of rationing the water as too many engineers do, they worked hard to make enough to get us in. Then in Lake Charles one of the crew got a little too playful and was languishing in durance vile. When the ship's delegate asked the skipper for a special draw so we could help him out, he asked no questions but laid it right on the line. We're now heading for Japan with a full load of rice and I hope to be able to report an­ other good trip. Can't miss with our steward department, W. Bilger Ship's reporter Stick To Union, Oidtimer Urges If smiles mean anything all's well on the Beauregard, as SIU decic gang poses 'or a " "'family portrait." Pictured (kneeling, l-r) are; J. Sanphillipo, AB; D. Ransome, DM; R. Moylanj bosun; J. Fedesvich, OS; J. Mastin, AB; 2nd row, A. Ikkela, AB; C. Bankston, DM; S. Ostrom, OS; rear, J. Renshaw, AB; Goodwin, AB; A. Guidry, AB; J. Cantrell, elect., J. George, deck engr. Ikkela sent in the photo. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY 1 would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on youf mailing list. (Print Information) NAME STREET ADDRESS I#: ' ^• ' CITY ...Z'^NE STATE . Signed , ...; TO AVOID OUPLICATIONt If yoji are an eld subtcrlbar and have a change ef address, please give your former address below: : r ADDRESS CITY e»M>aataa»aMeeeeeeeeee<e»ieeeeee». bist. 28, 195S To_the Editor: As you know, the first lesson in typewriting that has to be mastered Is the sentence, "Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the party," Mark ye well, fellow union­ ists, "Now. is the time to sit and think," especially you men who are now shipping for the first time with the best union in maritime, with the best of con­ ditions. The conditions you have to­ day were gained only after hard fighting. You should read up on Andy Furuseth aiid when you get to San Francisco, visit his monument in tribute to a great leader. He was one of the first seamen to go to bat to improve the unhappy lot of seamen everywhere. Brothers, especially you younger ones who are just en­ tering the field, take heed of this advice. All sorts of rocks and snags are just around the corner. We are fortunate indeed to have such as we have today, I have been a member of this* Union for many years, and the miraculous things that have happened during that time are unbelievable. Whether we can hold up un­ der the continual bombardment of hostile outsiders is clearly, up to you. ,I cannot striss too often the importance of your duty to give all possible aid to our elected officials in their gigantic task of keeping the SIU on a perfect keel. As you know, the USPHS Is in jeopardy right now, and we fir6 in a continuous fight to keep these hospitals from clos­ ing, The ever-present Coast Guard is busy needling us. all the time like a drop of rain­ water on a man's head. The Bonner Committee still has a' proposal for strong controls on maritime wages and conditions and is itching to put the screws to you. All Must Do Part All Seafarers should endeavor to do their utmost by writing their Congressmen and by sup­ porting at shore meetings and. on the -ships all Union actions that will help to keep seamen out in front at all times. We must remember while we are out on the high seas that our officials are doing a great job for us. All SIU men should be more. than diligent at this time, by keeping up with all headquarters reports and acting on them immediately. The younger brothers should observe the oldtimers to leam the policy and workings of our Union, Tomorrow they will be the Union and all it ^ands for, Sp we go forward, never backwardj. I have been through the mill, and I don't wish it to happen to you. John Jellette SS Stony Creek 4. i Raps CO Delay On Birth Papers To the Editor: I just shipped on a job aboard the Sandcaptain out of New York and had to go down to Venezuela by plane. But I'd still be sitting around here waiting if I had to count on the Coast Guard for some­ thing. Talk about inefficiency! Those boys take the cake! It seems I needed a copy of my birth certificate to get out of the country, and the only copy was filed with the Coast Guard in Tampa, Well, the wires burned back and forth and they were sup­ posed to send the original or , a copy of it up to New York so that I could clear the US and go to work. So I waited and waited some more, checked with headquar­ ters at 80 Lafayette Street,, the shipping commissioner's office and finally after several days wasted checked with the secur­ ity unit at Pier 9. They didn't have it; nobody had it, only J vCas left high and dry. Finally, somebody woke up and discovered the paper where it was supposed to be all the* time. It had been laying there five days while I just waited around for nothing. Well, if you can't trust; them with a piece of paper, Jiow can you trust them with a whole ship? Anderson Johnes t t Veteran Seaman Will Ship Again To the Editor: I hope you will print these few lines to let all my friends and old shipmates know that I will be back with them around Nov, 10, Many thanks for sending me the SEAFARERS LOG as I and other seamen here enjoy it be­ yond words. Please change your mailing list so that I can receive it At my new address, Louis kellar Things Look Fine -He'ii Be Back To the Editor: I wish to send my thanks to you and to all the brothers of the SIU for all the interesting and up-to-date stories and Un­ ion news in the SEAFARERS LOG, Thanks also for trans­ ferring the LOG to my new address, . As a retired Union member, -I'm very much interested in the changes in our 'or should I say "your") contract. As the saying goes, "Things are getting better all the time," And that new agreement for the SUP is terrific. Now I know I must go back to sea. Yep, as soon as I get all my business settled here at home, I'm on my way. There is one catch, however, I lost my retirement card, which actually was stolen, I wonder if you would send me a dupli­ cate and also bring me up to date on the requirements I have to meet to reactivate. I hope you will be able to help. Also give my best wishes to all our sick brothers and to the brothers who arc sailing. Vernon A. Moss <Fd. note: Your letter has been turned over to the head­ quarters record clerk for. appro­ priate action.) i t Joins Navy, But He's Coming Back To the Editor: Just a few lines to say "hello" and let the brothers know that I am now in the service, I have joined the Navy and will be here until 1959, which seems a long time away right now, I have been in the Union since '49 and will be back agaim in '59 to take up where I left off. Believe me, I already miss the ship's chow and the night lunch, but that is the way the ball bounces, » v I am on a destroyer, the USS C. R. Ware, which is quite a little different from the type of ship I have been on, but they have put me in the engine room where I have spent nine years, so I don't feel too bad. Wants LOG Sent I would like to have the LOG sent to me, as I want to keep in contact with my buddies. That will help a lot, as anyone who has been in the service well knows, I miss the many friends I made while with the Seafarers and I will be glad when I can again ship with them. No one realizes the meaning of the laughs and sorrows that • were shared while being a ship­ mate with someone until he is taken away from them. I am proud to say that I am a mem­ ber of the SIU, as we are the best. Keep the doorknob shin­ ing, boys, as I' will be back in '59, Bob "Andy" Anderson 4. 4" 4> Likes SIU Help On Hospital $s To the Editor: I recently spent 14 days in the hospital, and would like to express my appreciation to the SIU Welfare Plan for paying my benefits so promptly. With­ in a week a check covering my expenses was received. The SIU has lessened the bur­ den for families stricken by dis­ ease and illness. It's wonder­ ful to know that the "best union renders the 'best' all-around service to its members," Many, many thanks! for the Welfare Plan, and for the serv­ ice it renders, Mrs. .Stephen Arales �Oct. 28.1898 ALICI BROWN (BloemflaM), Aucuit IB—Chalrmin, N. KIrfc; Sacralary, C. Ceatar. Everything ninning nnooth. All dcpartmeBta are raqueatcd to keep Alp daan. Motton made and carried to accept and concur with conununlcatlona from beadquartera. All departmenta to rotate on library and laundry room, to keep them clean. It waa auggested that all garbage b« taken ah to dump. DBL ViCNTO (Delta Line), July 14 —Chairman; J. Tucker; Secretary, J. gymt. Host painting to be done this trip. Ship's fund, $68. No beef or dis­ puted overtime, everything running smooth. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communica­ tions from headquarters. Ship to have a big shrimp party, cost to be taken from Aip'a fund. Discussion. on library. OATEWAY CITY (Waterman), July IS—Chairman. M. Machal; Secretary, • draw to men coming off watcb In morning Instead of waltbig tlU after­ noon. Motion made and. carried to accept and concur with conununlca­ tlona from hcadquartera, BALiM MARITIMB (CniCi Scrvico); August 14—Chairman, A, Alexander; Secretary, R. Wenx. No beefs. Ship's fund—tl7.M. Discusdss held abtiut repair list, fotmtein on deck to be repair as soon as possible. Ship's fund will be maintained at $17 or thereabouts; SOUTHWIND (South Atlantic), July 11—Chairman, H. Galpln; Secretary, J. Craven. No beefs, everything run­ ning smoothly. Ship's delegate elected. Electrician notified crew that If fans were out of order, let him know and he would repair them. Fans were received for recreation and hospital. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), July IS— Chairman, B. Jones; Secretary, L. Digest of ships* Meetings D. Collins. No major beefs. Report made on new feeding program and crew was satisfied. Engineer re­ quested that crew cooperate on water shortage. Beef regarding foc'sies; too hot to sleep in. Moore. Launch service in Korea was very poor. No beefs, little disputed overtime. Launch schedule to be pre­ pared for port of Mali, Japan, and presented to captain. ALICE BROWN (Bloomflold), July 23—Chairman, A. Kaval; Secretary, W. Foster. Donation for flowers and radiogram for crewmember's deceased parent. Hospital needs renovating. ATLANTIC WATER (Metre), August 1—Chairman, D. DIckersen; Secretary, A. Fricks. Draw will he put out in American money. Turn ott bulkhead switch for washing machine. Nothing done about repair in Baltimore. . No beefs. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), Au­ GREECE VICTORY (South Atlantic), gust 7—Chairman, R. Kledlnger; Sec­ NO data—Chairman, J. FIschar; Sac- retary, W. Cassldy. To see patrolman ratary, S. Talech. Discussion held on .about galley stove as it was fixed but water hose connected to washing ma­ it is not working properly. Motion chine. Lockers fixed. Discussion held made and carried to accept and con­ on communications from headquarters cur with recent communications from and all were accepted and concurred headquarters. unanimously. Bed springs and bunks to be repaired. Repair list to be BRADFORD ISLAND (CItlei Serv­ turned in and Rinso soap powder was ice), August S—Chairman, A. Harring­ requested for next voyage. Turn in ton. Secretary, M. Hummel. Repair all linen. : list will be turned in to the captain. treasurer elected. Ship's fund JULESBURG (Mathlasen), August 11 Ship's —823.07. Motion made on transporta­ —Chairman, J. C. Oolledgec; Secre­ tion for crew from the dock to town tary, A. Fedele. Ship's delegate re­ In L»>o Charles. Vote of thanks to ported on transportation. Communica­ steward department. tions from headquarters accepted and concurred. MARGARET BROWN (Bloomtleld), August 11—Chairman, N. Earley; 5—Chairman, E. Seeley; Secre­ Secretary, B. Andersen. No disputed June tary, H. Ward. Ship's library is be­ overtime. Question on day workers ing improved trip. Ship's secre­ doing all butterworthing—watch stand- tary-reporter each Ship's fund— ers ruled out by mate. On tank clean­ 830. Vote of elected. thanks, to steward de­ ing—overtime divided up. Beef partment. Crew was thanked by squared away by patrolman. Every­ ship's delegate. thing running smooth. STONY CREEK (Tankship), August MADAKET (Waterman), August 7— Chairman, C. Martin; Secretary, W. 3—Chairman, J. Olura; Secretary, W. Kehwieder. Vote of thanks to stew­ Busch. Repair list handled satisfac­ torily in Mobile, no beefs, everytliing ard department. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with running well. Discussion held on ben­ headquarters communications. efit of having a ship's fund. ^ ALAMAR (Calmar), August 24— OCEAN JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), August <—Chairman, N. Larson; Sec­ Chairman, W. Cressman; Secretary, retary, R. Taylor. Ship's delegate . J. McPhaul. No beefs. Library receiv­ elected and ship's treasurer. Motion ed in Long Beach. A steam iron was made and carried to contact head­ also received; all are satisfied. Ship's quarters and request clarification of fund—845.65. wages and subsistence for crewmemALEXANDRA (Carras), August 22— bers who wer laid off and calld back. On dollar to be donated by each Chairman, B. Hann; Secretary, C. Conley. Repair lists are being taken care member for ship's fund. of. Watchstanders are to tell mates before they leave the ship. Ship's ORION STAR (Orion), August 10— treasury—$33. Motion made and car­ Chairman, N. Lambert; Secretary, J. Eubanks. No beefs. Communications ried to accept and concur with com­ from headquarters accepted and con­ munications from headquarters. Dress curred. New library coming aboard. properly at meal time. Do qot repair washing machine unless chief engi­ PORTMAR (Calmar), August 9— neer gives permission. Chairman, J. Obrexa; Pace Ftfte«| SEAFARERSiEQG Secretary, B. Agol. No beefs. Suggestion made that crew keep washing machine clean and to have washing machine repaired in next port. Crew to bring in cups from deck. DUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Seatradc), August 11—Chairman, C. Eberhurt; Secretary, E. Benson. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communications from headquar­ ters unanimously. Complaints against captain of this vessel were filed sep­ arately. REPUBLIC (Trafalgar), July SiChairman, J. Crowley; Secretary, R. High. No disputed overtime, no beefs, and repair list completed. Balance of ships fund is $17.90. Membership re­ quests that steward purchase stamps for crew convenience. Baker given vote of confidence for improved per­ formance. SALEM MARITIME (CItIss Service), August 11—Chairman, A. Anderson; Secretary, E. Koeanovskl. Ship's dele­ gate reported that ship was in need of new mattresses. Matter would be .taken care of. SEA COMET II (Seatradars), July 24 —Chairman, W. Rogars; "Secretary, A. Rut. Everything okay. no. beefs.. Mo­ tion made and carried to have Ist engineer fired. Discussion held on this motion—for FWT to .equalixe overtime watch, violation of contract, wanted wiper to do unauthorized work. Most eggs abroad are no good. Vote of thanks to steward depart-' ment. Foc'sies to be cleaned. Steward agreed to take care of personal laundry. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), August 21—Chairman, W. Perry; Secretary, H. Haussen. Minor repairs made. Two men left ship and will be reported. Ship's fund—S3. No beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with communications from headquarters. Poor ventilation in galley and rooms. Screen doors to be closed in port. ' Cups to be returned to - messhall. Vote of thanks to steward. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), August 28-Chairman, R. Schwarx; Secretary, J. Hannan. No beefs. Motion made and carried to accept and concur with com­ munications from headquarters CATHERINE (Transfuel), August 2t —Chatrman, J. Ramlerl; Secretary, F. Reld. Patrolman explained additional benefits of 5IU Welfare Plan; crew accepted and concurred with report unanimously. Delegates were request­ ed to take action regarding the lax mail service; and the matter was ex­ plained by an official of the Union in detail. DOROTHY (Bull), August 30—Chair­ man, A. Lake. Trip is smooth so far. Twelve to four oilers foc'sies to be painted. Crew to give messman a chance to perform his Job, self serv­ ice to be stopped. Requested new soap. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), September 4—Chairman, F. Throp; Secretary, B. Webb. Everything run­ ning smooth. Ship's fund contains $15. Steward department given vote of thanks. STEEL RECORDER Isthmian), Au­ gust 28—Chairman, E. Johnston; Sec­ retary; J. Owlne. No beefs or disputed Most repairs completed. Painting of overtime. More fresh milk and butter­ quarters and overhauling of bunk. milk requested for crew next trip. springs pending. Vote of thanks given SANDCAPTAIN (Construction Ag­ to steward department. 8EANAN (Orion), July 27—Chair­ man, D. Butts; Secretary, W. Burton. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), August *— Chairman, C. White; Secretary, E. Bis. Balance of treasury is S5.31. Some dis­ puted overtime. New washing machine to be put aboard fai New York as promised by company. Entire mem­ bership goes on record oppodng the closing .of the USPHS Hospitals. Pa­ trolman to see captain about giving gregates), August SS—Chairman, B. D'Ornellas; • Secretary, H. Mooiiey. Ventilation is being installed in engineroom.. Letter written to . SEA­ FARERS LOG regarding having the paper , sent to us and-hospitaL No beefs. Letter of appreeiatjqn written to headquarters for letter sent to ua with explanations. Vote of thanks to James Colder, steward. Crackdown Ends Safety Violations Aboard 'Worst Ship in 20 Years' (Continued from page 2) lield in ac(x>rdance with US mari­ time law. The consul, they re­ ported, did come down to the ship but refused to go aboard because he was afraid "the thing would sink." Efforts of the crew to get water aboard with the lifeboats failed to pay off as the ship was using up more water than it was taking on. Finally a storm arose and washed two of the lifeboats away, one of which was recovered later from the beach. There were no replace­ ment boats available. The crew radioed headquarters about the lifeboat problem and headquarters instructed the men to build liferafts. Finally the captain agreed to jet­ tison part of the ship's deck cargo, an action which reduced the list to ten degrees. The consul gave per­ mission for the ship to sail and out it went with a ten degree list "one boiler, an unreliable evaporator. i All of the following SlU families will collect the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: little water and a lifeboat with several holes in it." Two days out of San Jose the ship ran completely out of boiler feed-water and the plant shut down. Crewmembers cranked the emergency generator until they contacted the SlU-manned Alamar which came aside the next day and put 100 tons of water aboard. While the plant was out the deck cargo came in handy again—some of it was chopped up to feed the galley stove. Engineer Burned When the plant started up again the chief engineer was seriously burned by steam and had to be picked up by an Air Force amphi­ bian plane which skillfully landed and took off in the open sea. "The remainder of the voyage to Pana­ ma," the crew reported, "was with­ out incident except for a wiper falling overboard while trying to rig a hose to catch water during a rain squall. He was recovered af­ ter 25 minutes in the water." Once in the canal the crew com­ pleted the job of liferaft construc­ tion, again using part of the deck cargo. Nothing more happened on the way up to New York. Then the fireworks began. The company office notified Un- Go's Echo SlU, Rap Academies ion headquarters the ship was ar­ riving late at night and asked for a midnight payoff. This had been its practice on previous occasions so that the boarding patrolman could not get a good look at con­ ditions. The patrolman was sent aboard with instructions not to pay the ship off until the Union could look it over in daylight and see what the score was. The results was five days of argument during which the com­ pany had to concede overtime pay­ ment for the longshore work, building the rafts and chopping wood. The crew's overtime claim for lack of water was disallowed because the ship had taken water . on and the breakdown of the water supply was beyond the master's control. Heavy Repairs The company was also compelled to put a new washing machine on board and promised fervently to get repairs started before the next offshore sign-on out of Bos­ ton. This included painting, re­ pair of lifeboats, fireflghting equip­ ment and replacement of many safety items including Lyle gun projectiles, liferings, waterlights and other necessaries. Boston was notified by SIU hq to hold off the sign-on until repairs were made. Despite the unhappy experience, the ship's skipper showed he had learned little or nothing. The ship went into Providence from New York and then left that port with all hatches and beams out and car­ go unsecured on deck and in holds. Soon the ship started listing again and Seafarers who were attempt­ ing to secure cargo and put hatch beams in had lumber tumble on them. One AB was covered with a load of lumber, suffering head, back and leg injuries. He had to be taken off by Coast Guard at the entrance to the Cape Cod canal. The ship's delegate reported she was listing about ten degrees at the time. On arrival in Boston for offshore sign on, the ship was Warmed under belatedly by no less than seven Coast Guard inspectors. The Un­ ion held up the sign-on in Boston for a week while a long list of nec­ essary repairs was made as prom­ ised. She finally was whipped intb shape and sailed for Norfolk last Monday night. Paul Clayton Hunt, horn Sep­ tember 20, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hunt, Houston, Tex. Wanda Renay Perkins, horn August 13, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Perkins, Savannah, Gfa. Sandra Ann Estrada, horn Sep­ tember 6, 1955. Parents, Mr. and (Continued from page 3) Mrs. Albert Estrada, New Orleans, try and the Academies reinforced La. these criticisms. Speaking at the James Edward Parker, hoi'n recent Propeller Club convention, August 12, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Admiral C. T. Durgin, president of Mrs. James Parker, Muskogee, the New York State Maritime Okla. Academy, declared that unions and Debra Ann Lae, horn Septembsr management should have a role in 14, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. the administration of a maritime Louis D. Lae, New Orleans, La. training program so that the speci­ Jenny Vegas, horn July 25, 1955. fic needs of the industry would be Parents, Mjj, and Mrs. Abraham met and men out of the ranks Vegas, Brooklyn, NY. would get full opportunity. Durgin Joann Malazinsky, born~ Septem­ omitted any references to Kings ber 24, 1955. Parents, Mr. a".d Mrs. Point in his pi'oposed program, be­ Joseph Malazinsky, Carmel, Pa. cause admission to the Academy Leona Thelma Carver, born Sep­ is limited to men who pass the tember 19, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Annapolis exam. State schools, are Mrs. Lester Carver, Robert, La. open to men who pass the standard Deborah Paige Elliott, born July Coast Guard requirements for mer­ 28, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. chant seamen. Millard Elliott, Mobile, Ala. 'Seek Demilitarization Deborah Ann Von Lofton, born Stanley Pruslnski Another industry spokesman, September 15, 1955. Parents, Mr. representing a company which is Walter Fredrlcks and Mrs. Lionel Von Lofton, New a staunch supporter of the Acade­ Contact Charlie Fianc at US Orleans, La. my, agreed that the school should Marine Hospital, Stapleton, Staten James Benedict, born September be de-militarized. Himself a Kings Island, NY, or c/o SIU headquar­ 21, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pointer, the spokesman proposed ters. John Benedict, New Orleans, La. a drastic revision of the school's Mike Toth Leo Meyers, born September 9, program so that men with actual Your brother Jim requests that 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis maritime experience be given far you contact your attorney at home. E. Meyers, Seattle, Wash. greater preference on entrance ex­ William J. French John H. Dillon, bom September aminations. He also suggested a Contact your home immediately. 27, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. course in industrial relations, and Your family wishes to get in touch Robert U. Dillon, Ozone Park. NY. appointment of a higher percent­ with you as soon as possible. Diane Elaine Hennlhg, born Sep­ age of union members to the Acad­ Edward Going tember 8, 1955. Parents, Mr. and emy through the Secretary of Get in touch with Hyman J. Mrs. Charles M. Henning, Miami, Labor. Kasofsky, 543 5th Avenue, Brook­ Fla. The company spokesman tipped Karl A. Harrington, bom Sep­ off industry's reasons for support­ lyn, NY, or call SOuth 8-9795. Hugh S. Beam tember 26, 1955. Parents, Mr. and ing the school when he declared Contact your wife immediately Mrs. Arthur C. Harrington, Charles- that the industry would require town, Mass. "1,000 newly licensed men a year in reference to signing adoption Cynthia Lynn Gilmore, born on the basis of present needs.!' papers. William Joseph Wolfe October 8, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Other companies estimated that the Get in touch with your sister at Mrs. David Gilmore, Dunn, NC. industry can absorb about "1,500 117 Jefferson Street, Savannah, Robert T. Sorel, born October 3, new officers per year." 1955. Pairents, Mr. and Mrs. Johan­ : These estimates are off the mark, Ga., or phone 4-1716. Your mother nes C. Sorel, Brooklyn NY. aiicording to the Masters, Mates ami sister are worried about you., . Richard Allen' Freilich; born and Pilots, AFL, which reports far Don Ruddy October 1, 1955. Parents, Mr, and more officers available than the Photographs from the AmerMrs. Selig S. Freilich, Glen Oaks, industry ^Is employing. Continua­ ocean which you requested to have NY. tion of the Academy is obviously sent to you have been returned Anita Eschenko, born October 3, favored by industry so that it can and are being held in the SEA-" 1955. Parents, Mf.'and Mrs. Michfle] [ have a pool of surplus officer ma- FARERS LOG office at SlU head.quarJ;ers ^•-'1 ^PERSONJK -J - hi �SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • '•••- • ' •' • " "' A' • • -u vc"v '-- -v - •. •' ^'. ; -•.•••. •-'.-••r . ;• ^:v> I'V • • . - — •"- •- "• ^ - ••••• .••:.••; :-v e ' ••; 5 • U t*i • •••'•»';••• .,r . •• -• • i "l •: :, - ^vV;: ::.-t.^.r- .>'• : i ->.• > V »•' .-A '':l' '•.''-•••>.'•• • • - . • •" = v.. . . »' " '| -ril" ^1. . ';• ... ->S-^ - • V••."•/'• - - .* ' TO SEAFARERS $2,250,000 each year in Welfare and Vacation Benefits Hospital benefits . . . An average of 7,200 weekly payments of $21 each are made yearly to Seafarers in hospi­ tals, for a yearly average total of $146,186. Paid out to date: $753,026.97 * «t no cost to Seafarers Death benefits ... An average of 120 payments of $3,500 each are made yearly to beneficiaries of Seafarers, for a yearly average of $395,824. Paid out to date: $1,335,536.88 Disability benefits . . . An average of 744 monthly payments of $105 each are made yearly to disabled Seafarers, for a yearly average of $105,170. Paid out to date: $134,595.00 Ul:-- Maternity benefits . . . An average of 420 payments of $200 each are made yearly for babies born to wives of Sea­ farers, for a yearly average of $93,600. (SIU also gives a $25 bond to each child.> Paid out to date: $413,400.00 i-'"" -A A- , ' Hospital & Surgical benefits . . . An average of 600 payments, averaging $150 each, will be made yetrly to dependents of Seafarers, for a yearly average of $90,000. Paid out to date: $29,046 (Benefit began June 1, 1955) Scholarship benefits . . . I• ffife:.'; \ M;. "- '- >i " SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION Twelve Seafarers or children of Seafarers are now attending college on SIU scholar­ ships worth $6,000 each. Four awards are made yearly, for yearly award worth $24,000. Paid out to date: $18,000 Vacation benefits . . . ^'P 'v: • '• *.. An average of $1,400,000 in vacation pay­ ments are made yearly to Seafarers. Paid out to date: $4,922,322.98 • * >/ s •' iv'd i•}.> I'/i ATLANTIC & GULF DISTRICT • AFL tt-i -, ' .", "' • '" � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 28, 1955 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. XVII, No. 22 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CO'S RAP KINGS POINT, ECHO SIU CALLS CARGO LAW 'MUST' FOR TRAMPS CRACKDOWN ENDS SAFETY VIOLATIONS ABOARD 'WORST SHIP IN 20 YEARS' SIU CELEBRATES 17 PACESETTING YEARS MARITIME FUNDS FACING SLOW BELL IN CONGRESS DEPENDENT PLAN FEATURES SPEEDY BENEFIT PAYMENTS STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP STEWARD DEPT. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS STEWARD PROPOSALS DRAW PROMPT CREW RESPONSES GOV'T, BERNSTEIN CONFER ON TOUR-SHIP SUBSIDY FMB ASKS 18 KNOTS IN NEW SHIP SHOT ON PIER AS 'PROWLER' LAUDS TOP DISABILITY AID IN SIU SEAFARER'S SON, 11, 'ORGANIZING' ASHORE HQ REVISING REPAIR LIST FORM BENTS FORT 'AUTOMATION' HAS DECK CREW BUZZIN' AMMO MOVEMENT BOOSTS MOBILE SHIPPING AGAIN JOB TIDES EBB AGAIN AT 'FRISCO STEEL DESIGNER MAW CO. PLANS GULF OPERATIONS SEATTLE BEEF-FREE; SHIPPING'S GOOD TOO TAMPA SEES BLUE STACK VOTE NEAR BALTIMORE KEEPING HALL SPIC 'N SPAN ASKS RISE IN AID FOR SHIPBUILDING? MADRAS 'A LITTLE LIKE TIMES SQUARE' AS FABRICATOR BOAT, LAUNCH BUMP NO SIU AIDS HOSP. ON TV, PRESENTS SET NOTE IN BOTTLE SHOWS GLOBAL TIE OF SEAMEN THEY ROW, ROW, ROCK ON BIENVILLE HOLIDAY HIS MOTHER DIDN'T RAISE HER BOY TO BE A SOLDIER SANDCAPTAIN, HARDING RIVALRY OUTDOES HEAT BEAUREGARD GANG ON Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/28/1955 1955 Periodicals Seafarers Log