http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/10b09dc9385ec7dafb3da9840e7306c3.PDF d5b4becd80a1f33ba46abcab014e9b4a PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG * OFFICIAL GROAN OP THi SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Av Oldtimers from the A&G District and West Coast affiliates take it easy between calls for American Coal vessels and enjoy the sun outside the SIU Colley St. hall set up for the coal beef in Norfolk. Pictured (1-r) are Charles West, SUP; Danny Gorman, A&G; Wallie Pottle, Fred Brown, MC&S; and F. P. Marquez, A&G. At latest count SIU still leads NMU 100-94 in jobs. (Story on Page 2.) SIU STRIKES BULL UNE IN WAGE BEEF i •. Story On Page 3 2 Gulf Victories Boost SIU Streak Canadian SIU Signs Up British-Flag Cableship -Stories On Page 2 Story On Page 16 f iiiiiiliiiliiiiil'" |||||i|||||| I All's Quief On Bull Line Pier. Francisco Cornier, AB (bottom), and P. Cardone, OS, lead the parade of SIU crewmembers off the Kath^n after the SIU struck Bull Line in a wage reopening dispute. At right, Seafarers Harry Singleton, engine utility (left) and Joe Wagner, bosun, walk the deserted pier, which is tied up by a 24-hour picket line. The MEBA and the MM&P later set-up picketlines in .sepa­ rate wage disputes with the company. The Frances, Beatrice and Elizabeth have also been idled by the beef, which is confined to Bull Hind's Brooklyn terminal at this time. (Stories on Page 3.) i t Ii - f/Bff L Oa^ / j •j �SEAFARERS Pae® Two August 30, 1953 LOG SlU Adds 2 Victories in Gulf Baroid Pact Ups Pay $S0-$7S Per Month Magco Tugs Go Sill 2-1 in La. Tideiands Eiection NEW ORLEANS—Turning down a desperate, last-minute management attempt to deprive them of bona fide union rep­ resentation, tugboatmen employed by the Magco Towing Company here voied for the^ SIU by a majority of more than two to one in a National tors. Labor Relations Board elec­ The agreement also extended coverage of the SIU Harbor tion this week. Wins Mount Up The official NLRB count and Inland Waterways Divi--*was 14 to 6 in favor of representa­ The SIU election victory in • Provision for leaves of ab­ sion's welfare plan to the Magco Towing and the new tion by the SIU's Harbor and Baroid tugboatmen and their sence up to 30 days annually. contract for National Lead's Inland Waterways Division. The NEW ORLEANS—^Wage increases ranging from $50 to $75 a month were won for tugboatmen of the recently-organized Baroid Division of the National Lead Company in a collective bargaining agreement just completed by SIU-HIWD negoti- families. In a National Labor Relations Board election here June 10-11, the men voted four to one for SIUHIWD representation. The bar­ gaining unit includes 18 employees. Other principal contract gains won for the men include the fol­ lowing items: • Two weeks annual vacation. • Vast improvements in ship­ board living and working condi­ tions. • Job security guarantees spelled out in comprehensive seniority provisions governing layoffs and promotions, plus a tightly-worded grievance and arbitration proced­ ure. • Union shop and other union security clauses. • Seven paid holidays annually. • Medical examination proced­ ure providing for exams by com­ pany physicians and the US Public Health Service, with New Orleans' Ochsner Clinic to act as a referee at the company's expense in disputed cases. The company, which began op­ erations little more than a year ago with one boat, is a major sup­ plier of drilling mud and chemicals used in the Louisiana tideiands oil exploration and production indus­ try. This industry is rapidly grow­ ing. It operates four small pushertype towboats and one service barge in the intracoastal canal from New Orleans to Cameron, La., and in the offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Baroid just completed a big production plant on the indus­ trial canal here. > Baroid Division are but two of the forward strides made in be­ half of Atlantic and Gulf Coast harbor and inland waterways workers in recent months. Last March the SIU-HIWD scored a major victory by breaking into the non-union tideiands oil in­ dustry and signing Phillips Pe­ troleum to a contract. In April the HIWD won top contract con­ ditions for the 286 employees of the G&H tugboat company, largest in the West Gulf. Fol­ lowing this, the HIWD also won important contract gains for both licensed and unlicensed tug and barge worker's ip the Baltimore area after topheavy SIU majorities of 28-0, 127-9, 19-0 and 64-0 in several NLRB elections. Curran Adds To Raw Record In Latest Blacklist Stand It's by no means a record, but NMU President Joe Curran's latest unholy alliance hasn't even lasted out the usual 90-day trial period. Since the SEAFARERS LOG first published the story of the NMU-AMMI shipowner arrangement for an industry-wide blacklist, Curran has been bailing out-* on his accomplices faster than [ the blacklist agreement, however, flimsy reason NMU companies and the LOG has learned that it could refuse to hire them. j'ou can bounce a ball. The interesting thing about Cur­ When the LOG broke the story, hasn't heen voided, despite Cur­ ran's selection of Marine Index as Curran characteristically donned ran's public "protests." Still smarting from the unsched­ a target of his blasting is that it his mask of indignation and ran off press releases "informing" his uled exposure of the NMU-AMMI points up the man's consistency at AMMI colleagues that he wouldn't blacklist setup, Curran self-con­ being inconsistent. For example: In the NMU "Pilot" of May 23 go for any such blacklist scheme. sciously cast about for another And his signature was scarcely dry scapegoat. He found one in the ijust three months ago), the Marine on the agreement. That left Ralph Marine Index Bureau, the outfit Index Bureau was quoted as an au­ Casey, AMMI president, out in left which was to keep the records of thority on statistics about seamen. field—all alone, even if only for NMU men fired as the result of At that time, Curran had no quar­ propaganda purposes. He still had shipboard loggings, for which rel with the facts it presented; its reports were taken and delivered to the NMU membership as gospel. Imagine, therefore, the confusion among NMU men when they read the "Pilot" of August 15 fafter the LOG exposure of the NMU-AMMIMarine Index blacklist deal). In that issue, Curran called the Ma­ rine Index Bureau "the world's worst source of information about seamen." The Bureau's handling of statistics, Curran piously pointed out, "has consistently provided am­ munition for elements seeking to undermine safeguards set up for the protection of seamen. . ." Curran's "can't-live-without-youin - May - but - how -1 - hate - you (Continued on page 15) Odd Chair' Magco towboatmen followed the example of other harbor and Inland waterways workers in this area who have been turning to the SIU in steadily increasing numbers for assistance in raising substandard wages and working conditions 'n unorganized fleets. Management in Magco fought the SIU all the way. On the eve of the election the company sought to influence the vote in its favor by holding "command perform­ ance" parlies in New Orleans and Lake Charles. "The men were not deceived by these tactics," said Lindsey Wil­ liams, SIU New Orleans port agent. "They stood steadfast in their determination to win the right to have SIU representation. "They were aware that if the company had any real interest in their welfare, it would have dis­ played it by extending decent wages and conditions to them long ago. One man who had been em­ ployed by the company three years ago said the two parties given by management during the election (Continued on page 15) SIU TUG RAMMED -2 LOST TAMPA—Two SIU men lost their lives last Friday when a barge broke loose in heavy seas and rammed and sank the Bluestack tug "Kay R" outside the harbor entrance. The two SIU men lost are George Hicks of Tampa and George Cartwright of Oldtown, Fla., who were trapped in the engine room when the tug capsized. The "Kay R" had been towing two loaded barges when one snapped her lines and crashed into the tug's stem. Bodies of both men were thrown clear of the wreck and were later recovered two miles from the scene of the disaster. All other crewmembers escaped injury. SUP oldtimer Phi! Treanor looks bewildered, over the many tricks Curran has pulled out of his hat in the ACS beef. Phil and his brother Charlie came to Norfolk toi bid for coal ship berths. SIU Holds Coal Lead; NMU Mum NORFOLK—The usual La­ bor Day quiet won't be felt much here this year. The bat­ tle to put replacements on Ameri­ can Coal ships resumes this week. On tap for possible replacements are the Coal Miner and the Harry L. Glucksman, which is due in tomorrow. All crewed up but still in port is the Casimir Pulaski, which arrived last week but still hasn't taken on any cargo. The company's favoritism for the National Maritime Union still hasn't been able to overturn the SIU lead in jobs, which stands at 100 to 94. SIU hasn't been headed in jobs since a Federal court order last spring knocked out the companyNMU contract and required crewmembers for the seven coal ships to be hired strictly on the basis of seniority in the industry. Unable to publish the actual Job standings since it's behind, NMU continues to cry "foul" and "lies" in a bid to rally the wavering sup­ port of its own members. Th* union has been financing its end of the coal drive by hitting up NMU members to take $5 "Hiring Hall Defense Fund" stamps, but a steady pitch in the "Pilot" for more "contributions" is bearing little fruit. The fund Is admittedly running more and more behind. Besides SIU-A&G veterans. West Coast oldtimers from the Sailors Union, Marine Firemen and Mar­ ine Cooks and Stewards Union have turned out to compete for jobs in a Joint effort to win tha beef. SEAFARERS LOG Aug. 30, 1957 Vol. XIX No. 18 PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer HERBEBT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN, Art.Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK, AL MASKIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Writers. BILL MOODY, GUU Area Repr«sentative. Published biweekly at the headquarters of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic A Culf District, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NV. Tel. HYaclnth f-6600. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under he Act of Aug. 24, 1912. •i'jan I'li ii.i ,• »in t.'- Some like fo read, some to write, while others merely like to sit and doze. Whatever it is, it helps to pass the time away between calls for the American Coal ships. Pictured above at the SIU Colley Street hall in Norfolk ore (left tp right) Danny Gorman, Sig Johnspn, MC&S„and, Robert Donahue, also of the A&G. �August 30, 195T SEAFARERS Fagre Three ' LOG SIU Strikes Bull Line In Wage Beef 1 Unable to make any headway in wage talks with th^ Bull Line after two months of negotiations, the SIU, struck the company at its Brooklyn terminal on Foot and mounted patrolmen watch as SlU pickets Bill Brown and Nicholas Goresh stand for the LOG photographer. Scores of policemen stand guard around the deserted Bull Line piers. Goresh was serving in the steward department on the SS Frances when the SlU strike was called. SUP Seeks Family Benefits, Expanded WC Joint Action SAN FRANCISCO—Negotiations are under way with trustees of the SUP Welfare Plan to obtain a full range of medical and hospital benefits for the wives and dependent children of members of the SlU-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, -fSUP Secretary Morris Weis-"*" ditions have helped bring today's berger said a plan similar to Coast operators as the SIU Pacific seagoing man to the point where he can readily raise a family the one already effective in District. ttie Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and the Marine Firemen's Union is being sought. He ad'ded that efforts may be directed in the future to setting up a joint plan to cover .all three unions. Joint action among the three West Coast SIU affiliates on a combined pension plan is already nearing completion. This will mean a mer­ ger of the three existing pension programs and possibly pave the way for expanded benefits through savings in various costs. The unions already negotiate Jointly on contracts with most West In a referendum vote last sum­ mer, members of the Sailors Union authorized negotiations for Blue Cross or similar coverage for their families to be paid for by monthly contributions. This plan was later shelved with membership approval due to the various legal and prac­ tical problems that developed. One of the principal reasons for seeking the dependents' coverage at this time, Weisberger pointed out, is the growing emergence of family men among the SUP mem­ bership. Stabilized employment, plus good wages and working con- Message To SUP, MFOW & MCS For Joint Labor Day Edition The action of the Pacific District unions of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America in issuing a joint special Labor Day edition of their publications is an historicai develop­ ment in maritime. The International congratulates each of the affiliates involved in this forward-looking project. It is fitting that the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marino Firemen's Union and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union should utilize the occasion of Labor Day to demonstrate their unity of purpose and their common objective of serving and advancing the cause of West Coast seafaring people, all of whom are joined under banner of the SIU of NA. The SUP and the MFOW and their memberships have their individual solid trade union traditions, built over years of struggle and accomplishment in protecting and furthering tha welfare of seafaring men. They have now been joined by tha Marine Cooks and Stewards, who already have shown clearly ' their ability to contribute to the well-being of ship's cooks and stewards, as well as to the maritime labor movement in generaL This joint Labor Day edition, presenting information on a cooperative basis to the respective memberships is testimony to the SIU Pacific District unions' determination to work to­ gether for the good of all the people they represent, and to their awareness (ff the strong relationship among all SIU of NA unions. In behalf of the International, we salute the SUP, the MFOW and the MCS for their awareness of the mutual benefits of joint, cooperative trade union effort, as evidenced by this com­ bined Labor Day edition of the "West Coast Sailors," "The Marine Fireman," and the "Stewards News." Fraternally, • Paul Hall, President Seafarers International Union ^ r North America, AFL-CIO and establish a permanent shoreside home. He noted also that the SUP had in the past provided a variety of other benefits for its members which other unions did not have, particularly homes and other bene­ fits for union oldtimers. At the time, a large percentage of the Sailors membership was unmar­ ried, but union records now show that this situation has changed. In other joint action among the Sailors, Firemen and Cooks, the three unions have combined their individual newspapers to issue a joint special "Labor Day" edition today. The special issue will carry news of all three unions. Regular editions of all three publications will be issued on schedule next month. » Monday, August 19. The four-ship installation has heen tied up tight ever since hy a 24-hour picketline manned by Sea­ farers. The strike was called in ac­ rates, all retroactive to July 1, cord with prior membership 1957. Present basic monthly wages for authorization after the Un­ an AB under the SIU agreement ion's negotiating committee (Continued on page 15) reported a breakdown in dis­ cussions with company repre­ sentatives. First ship affected was the Frances, which was tied up soon after her arrival at the 20th Street pier the day the strike began. Since then, the Kathryn, Beatrice and Elizabeth have been idled. The strike is confined to the com­ pany's Brooklyn terminal at this time. . Lines Observed Two days after the SIU walk­ A formal hearing on th« out, the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Bene­ SIU's petition for an NLRB ficial Association struck the com­ election on the eight Robin pany in separate disputes on mone­ Line ships now owned and operated tary matters. The radio officers by Moore-McCormack is expected union, staff officers, teamsters ana on September 16. A&G headquar­ longshoremen are respecting all ters is awaiting confirmation of thir lines. tentative date. Bull Line went into court a week An informal pre-hearing confer­ ago seeking a restraining order ence of SIU, NMU and Mooreagainst picketing but after a hear­ McCormack representatives waa ing on Tuesday Justice John E. held last Thursday, August 22, with Cone of the State Supreme Court NLRB examiner L. J. Lurie. At­ reserved decision on the company tending for the SIU were assistant petition. secretary-treasurer Claude Sim­ The SIU originally moved to re­ mons; Seymour W. Miller, tti® open its agreement under the union's general counsel, and Wil­ standard reopening clause calling liam Feldesman, of Miller's office. for talks on wages and other mone­ The SIU filed its election peti­ tary items at the initiation of either tion on August 9 to protect the party. job rights of Seafarers on Robin Talks with Bull Line reached an Line ships after Moore-McCormack impasse a few days before the placed them under the jurisdiction strike call over demands for par­ of the NMU contract. ity with the West Coast scale on This was done despite the wishes overtime and penalty rates plus an of the men involved and a long across the board 20 percent in­ record of SIU bargaining in behalf crease in wages, OT and penalty of these crewmembers. Hearing Due On Robin / Ship Vote MMP, MEBA Strike Bull Line Faced with the Bull Line's flat rejection of their wage demands, members of two AFL-CIO licensed officers unions walked off the company's ships ten days ago at its Brooklyn terminal. The Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association set up separate picketlines two days following SIU strike action in a separate wage dispute. MEBA and the MM&P are seeking a six percent general wage increase plus additional compensation for the licensed deck and engine officers. The two unions opened talks on ,^une 15 under terms of a wage review clause in their agreements with Bull Line. No Agreement Reached Talks since that time failed to produce any agree­ ment on the issues. Earlier, the MEBA notified its members on Bull Line ships that the company had flatly refused its proposals and that unless tliere was a change in the picture "it may be necessary for the union to resort to economic action." A similar position was set forth by the MM&P on behalf of the deck officers. An injunction petition against both unions similar to the one sought against the SIU is still pending in Brooklyn Supreme Court. Decision on the peti­ tion by Bull Line has been reserved pending further study by Justice John E. Cone. Teamsters, longshoremen, radio officers and pursers arc observing all lines. Licensed engine and deck oKicers fake their turn picketing at the Bull Line terminol. I •-."J I �Page Four SEAFARERS Scholarship Winner Eyeing New Career August 30, 1957 LOG Some 300 members of Boston Mailers Union 16 have completely stopped the presses at three lead­ ing Boston papers with their strike for higher wages. The mailers are seeking pay parity with mailers in other major cities. Boston's scale is $94.13, while the average scale in other major cities is $108 to the pre-nursing course ... Now $110. The strike proved effective Miss De Vries, who is 18, was that I have received a scholarship born in New York. But she has when other craft unions refused ... I realize I can afford four spent most of her life on a farm to cross the union's picket lines. i. ^ ^ in Pennsylvania, where she learned how to raise, train and The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, with a total membership of about 220,000, has been ac­ cepted for affiliation with the AFLClO providing questions of juris­ diction and constitutional matters can be straightened out. The jur­ isdictional issue involves relations with two similar railroad brother­ hoods and the constitutional ques­ WASHINGTON—An ICC tion concerns a racial provision in examiner has recommended the BRT constitution. the denial of Pan-Atlantic's t i Joyce DeVries (left) and dad application to purchase the oper­ Peter DeVries, SIU steward. Harry Singer, a long-time mem­ ating rights of Agwilines, Inc. ber of the Newspaper Guild of New The SIU company is seeking to show thoroughbred dogs who were York, received a check for $18,buy out operators with inactive bred on the farm along with the 240 in severance pay when he recoastal certificates in an effort to usual assortment of farm live­ tiregl from the New York Post. stock. Singer, who had been sports editor protect its own investment in She attended local grammar and of the Bi;onx Home News, remained equipment and facilities for trail- junior high schools, and when the in that position when the News was ership operations. Expanded trailer family moved to Hatboro ment to taken over by the Post. He had a school at Upper Moreland High total service record of 45 years and aervice is due to start up soon. School. There she compiled an was entitled to 100 weeks sever­ Pan-Atlantic's present certifi­ cate covers all of the ports for outstanding scholastic record while ance pay under the Guild contract. which Agwilines holds operating taking an active part in school The sum is believed to be the larg­ est severance payment collected by rights, with the exception of Key sports. Last fall. Miss De Vries entered any individual under the Guild West. While P-A is not now inter­ ested in servicing Key West, it Cedar Crest College, a girls' school contract. t 4- t wants to make certain it will not in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where auddenly be confronted with she made the dean's list in her Strategy is being planned for an "overnight" competition from that second term and won further all-out organizing drive among em­ awards in athletics and music. ployees of Cone Bros. Contracting area. The Interstate Commerce Com­ During the summer break she is Co., one of Florida's largest high­ mission examiner noted that the working as a waitress at a bible way construction firms. Wages are purpose of the purchase was "not conference in Sandy Cove, Mary­ the main reason for the drive. Un­ der the present scale skilled crafts­ to reactivate it but to extinguish land. Miss De Vries' father, Seafarer men get $1.35 or $1.40 an hour tt through merger." He said the ICC had no authority to assist a Peter De Vries, sails as chief stew­ while unskilled workers get only $1 or slightly higher an hour. An ard on SIU ships. carrier in that fashion. still floating on a cloud from the news that she had won one of the SIU $6,000 scholarship awards, Joyce De Vries, daugh­ ter of Seafarer Peter De Vries, has come down to earth long enough to make plans for her years of college. Therefore, I am future. contemplating a career in physical Originally, she said, "I chose therapy." Snag P-A's Bid To Buy Coast Line overwhelming majority of the firm's 1,100 workers have signed pledge cards with unions in the construction and building trades fields. More than 400 members of Ma­ chinists Local 63 put in a fourhour day at the Iron Fireman plant in Portland, Oregon, to help a fel­ low worker. Pay checks totalling $5,800 were turned over to Gerry Gaage and his wife. The couple recently lost their three small daughters and almost all of their possessions after fire destroyed their home. Plans for the work­ day benefit were arranged by un­ ion and company officials. Int'l Safety Confab Sought WASHINGTON—The House Merchant Marine Committee has called on the State De­ partment to initiate a new Inter­ national Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. The convention would revise the recommendations of the 1948 convention in the light of findings about the Andrea DoriaStockholm tragedy a year ago. Last month, a Coast Guard re­ port called American 'passenger liners the safest in the world. The CG report implied that an Ameri­ can ship hit the way the Doria was. would probably have been able to keep from heeling as badly and might not have capsized. Welcoming Party for SIU Dad Posing for the LOG photographer on a visit to the New Orleans Hall are Mrs. Bernie Guarino, Seafarer Louis Guorino and Bon­ nie Ann Guarino, 2I/2, daughter of Seafarer and Mrs. Bernie Guarino. Uncle Louis brought his niece and sister-in-law into the hall to meet dad on his return from a foreign voyage. AA/y WAY YOU SLICE IT.. . . . make sure you are using a good tool. Putting it another way, a sharp, keen knife slices the meat. A dull blade is liable to slice the meat handler, because a dull knife is an inefficient tool which is more difficult to control. What goes for the galley is true anywhere else on the ship. The screwdriver with'the chewed-up bit, the hammer with a loose head, the splayed chisel—all these are dangerous to the man who uses them. What's more they make a hard job out of an easy one and an im­ possible job out of a hard pne. Use the right tool; use the good tool and save yourself from injury. i ^ AN SIU SHIP IS A SAFE SHIP ff -1 • -J . �AutDst 30, 1957 SEAFARERS Explosions Sink Liberian Tanker LOG Page Fin Weisberger Raps MSTS As Senate Slates Probe WASHINGON—Never popular with union seamen because of its direct competition with private shipping and belowstandard conditions, the Military Sea Transportation Serv­ ice was raked over the coals-• this month by SUP Secretary ferring qualified seamen for em­ ployment . . . results of referrals Morris Weisberger. The head of the SlU-affiliated were gratifying. ..." MSTS operates 298 ships, of Sailors Union of the Pacific chal­ lenged a lengthy article attempting which 245 are owned by the Gov­ to justify the MSTS in the "United ernment, and employs more than States Naval Institute Proceed­ 12.000 seamen. Its 1958 budget, not ings." He called it "a studied ef­ yet approved, amounts to $481 mil­ fort to ignore the record of Amer­ lion. ican seamen's unions whose train­ ing and supplying the necessary personnel during both wars has never been questioned." An investigation of MSTS has Dense smoke pours from the decks of the tanker World Splendour after two explosions crippled the been scheduled for the near future ship off Gilbraltar last week. The 40.000-ton Liberian-flag vessel sank later while under tow. All but by the Senate Foreign Commerce five of the tanker's complement of 88 were reported rescued. The vessel, manned mostly by Indians Committee. Chairman Sen. Warren under Greek officers, was owned by the StaVros Niarchos shipping interests. G. Magnuson. said the committee would try to learn whether MSTS is getting larger than Congress in­ BALTIMORE — Organizing tended, and will compare its oper­ efforts among the tugboat ating costs and relative efficiency companies in the Greater with private shipping operations. Special emphasis would be Baltimore area is continuing in placed on areas where MSTS poses high gear. Interim contracts have Government competi­ already been signed with the A behind-the-scenes effort to interfere in the internal affairs of marine unions is being "unnecessary Sadowski Towing Co., and the tion with private enterprise." revived by outside individuals intent on using the labor movement-for their personal benefit. Berg Towing Co. Training Program Shipping has again been off, port One of the figures reported behind the meddling move is Ben Sterling, New York at­ Weisberger contrasted the Gov­ agent Earl Sheppard stated, so torney identified with a num--*-—^ —— —• ernment outlay of "many millions ber of involvements in the in­ and sign the ships..." He ex­ in a hurried program to train 'land­ there are plenty of men on the ternal business of marine un­ plained that he referred to all lubbers' to become efficient sea­ beach to handle whatever jobs may ions. The tactic in such operations unlicensed and licensed jobs men" with the no-cost training pro­ come along. There were 10 vessels paying is the employment of disruptive aboard ship. grams established by the maritime off, seven signing on, and 15 in and unwitting elements to carry This odorous project eventually unions. He cited a Government transit during the past two-week the ball inside the union—in its drew the fire of the International cost figure of $654 per man. period. The Santore, Chilore, meetings, shipboard bull-sessions Transportworkers Federation, a The SUP secretary also noted Feltore, Cubore, Chilore (Ore); and through deceptive literature. worldwide organization represent­ an editorial in "The New York Seamar (C a 1 m a r) and Evelyn, Sterling has admittedly dis­ ing legitimate unions in the trans­ Times" of October 1, 1942, which Mae, Emilia and Angelina (Bull) pensed large sums of money to in­ portation field. The ITF action, said in part: paid off. Vessels signing on were dividuals willing to serve as dis­ taken at its 1955 conference in Bel­ "If this nation has done too little the Santore, Chilore, Oremar, rupters and betrayers of their un­ gium, nailed the UlSU as an outfit for its friends overseas, the fault Feltore, Cubore (Ore) and Seamar ions and their fellow union mem­ formed to "exploit" seafaring men. does not lie with the merchant and Bethcoaster (Calmar). bers' security in the marine in­ The ITF condemned the UlSU and seamen. For every crew lost other Alcoa's Partner, Runner, Pega­ dustry. These activities backfired those associated with it for "these crews have appeared on the docks. sus, Worker, Pilgrim, and Puritan; several times in the past. malpractices..." They did not have to be taken from the Robin Locksley, Robin Gray In February, 1955, the Marine Another example of the extent of jails or kidnapped in mean streets, (Robin); Venore, Baltore, Santore, Engineers Beneficial Association, Sterling's involvement in internal as occurred in the great days of Oremar, Marore (Ore) and BethAFL-CIO, took action which led union affairs was his own testimony the Elizabethan adventurers. The coaster and Texmai' (Calmar) were to the severance of his role as under examination by a New Jer­ sea has known no greater glory in transit. There were no major counsel to that union's New Yoiic sey prosecutor last October. Ster­ than they have cast over it." Attorney Benjamin B. Sterling beefs on any of the vessels. Local 33. The MEBA action fol­ Weisberger emphasized that the ling at that time confessed to leaves New York police sta­ lowed, a study of involvements by handling at least $30,000 of funds, unions' opposition to MSTS was tion after being questioned outside elements in the internal part of which were used in the plot simply based on the fact that "the concerning attempted murder affairs of marine unions. to murder SlU Secretary-Treasurer maritime industry appears to be of SlU Secretary-Treasurer Over the years, Sterling has been Paul Hall. Some $4,000 of the the only major American industry known for his association with Paul Hall at the end of 1954. money passed out by Sterling in which private enterprise must A reminder fi-om SlU head­ several unsuccessful attempts to served as a down payment to James contend with Government competi­ quarters cautions all Seafarers gain an influential position in vir­ Further evidence of Sterling's Cobb, the hired triggerman now tion." leaving their ships to contact tually every maritime union. His contempt for legitimate marine Dew-Line Role Praised serving a 5-7 year sentence for his the hall in ample time to allow activities in this regard have been unionism and the welfare and part in the plot. The same issue of the "West the Union to dispatch a replace­ directed against tlie SlU, the Na­ security of the seafaring man was Coast Sailors" detailing the SUP The NMU's experience with ma­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ tional Maritime Union, the MEBA pin-pointed by his association and neuvers by outside individuals to blast against the magazine article fore paying off may cause a de­ and the Masters, Mates and Pilots. activity with a dues-grabbing outfit carried a letter from the MSTS Sterling also worked with the chartered by the ILA—the United bust into its intei-nal affairs in 1954 commander for the Pacific area layed sailing, force the ship to International Longshoremen's Asso­ International Seamen's Union —• caused the NMU "Pilot" to state: praising the union's role in man­ sail short of the manning re­ ciation after that organization was which sought to victimize already "This smear literature... comes ning the DEW-Line supply ships quirements and needlessly make expelled from the American Feder­ suffering crewmembers aboard from a group of lawyers, 'ambu­ this summer. The latter lauded the the work tougher for your ship­ ation of Labor for failing to operate Panamanian, Liberian and .other lance chasers,' no less, who would union's "valuable assistance in re­ mates. like to get their hands on some as a trade union. He was irrefut­ runaway-flag ships. ably identified with discredited The pihony UlSU also had an union business, and through that elements seeking to destroy the ambitious but fore-doomed plan, as victimize seamen for the profit of a AFL-ClO's efforts to build a demo­ related by one of its former offi­ few...The presence of lawyers in cratic union of longshore workers cials: "When the AFL and CIO this conspiracy is clear enough... WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany has All of the foregoing disclosures on the waterfront. contracts run out, we will jump in been appointed a member of the United States delegation to slowed down the activities of the professional union meddlers. Acti­ the forthcoming session of the United Nations General Asvity in this direction was halted •fsembly. because it was difficult for them The appointment, in recog­ to have their paid accomplices nition of the labor move­ stand up inside the union; it was ment's part in helping to build too easy for them to be exposed for a peaceful, prosperous world, wai what they were. There followed a period of relative quiet. announced by President Eisen­ Now, however, for some reason hower. The AFL-CIO Executive they believe this is the proper Council adopted a resolution laud­ moment to renew this activity. ing the Administration's action. And, as the evidence indicates, First Labor Delegate they have decided to send their paid stooges into the marine unions President Meany Is the first once again. Their job is to create leader of the American labor move­ confusion, suspicion and anything ment to serve as a delegate to the else that will serve their master's UN Assembly. Other union leaders e75*-4^>\v!BMCr •XZIS E.BALTiAO^ ultimate goal. have been named in the past as But, as the record indicates — alternate delegates and advisers to once the maneuver is exposed, the special groups. The General Assem­ seafaring man is capable of putting bly sessions open Sept. 17 in New & V. .-a•-r' the proper label on the operation. AFL-CIO Presr George Meany York. Phony Fronts Renewing Bid To Influence Marine Unions Baltimore Tug Drive Adds Pacts Quitting Ship? Notify Union MEANY NAMED TO UN PORT O' CALL ^AAlTiMpRB J| - ' .^1 '1 �Pare Sir SEAFARERS LOG Annist SO, 1957 Absentee Balloting Rules Still Rough Absentee balloting procedures have been modified slightly since last year, but it is still pretty hard for seamen to vote in state and national elections. The latest procedures in--*dude a new "franked" post­ ing information available to sea­ card application form for men. Accordingly the cards are being distributed to US Shipping Commissioners, shipping com­ panies, seamen's institutes and clubs and the maritime unions, in­ cluding the SIU. The postcards are acceptable in all states except New Mexico and Puerto Rico, where absentee bal­ loting is not permitted, and in Alabama, Louisiana and Pennsyl­ vania, where it is restricted to members of the armed forces. Other areas permit seamen to vote by absentee ballot, but regis­ tration must be made in person These are Florida and the terri­ tories of Alaska and the Virgin Spirits are high among union members aboard a bus heading from New Orleans for the AFL-CIOIslands. sponsored volunteer home building project at Cameron, La. Seated in the bus are Seafarer Bob Other states permit absentee Creel and Painters Union representative Francis Tardy (second row, left). Behind Tardy is A. P. Stod­ voting in general elections but not dard, president. New Orleans Central Labor Council. Phillip Piro, secretary. New Orleans Building in primaries. These are Con­ necticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Trades Council, stands in rear. At right, (wearing white cap) is Seafarer Larry Von Lofton. New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. One of the major difficulties in absentee voting is that states do not mail ballots out until a few LAKE CHARLES—An eyewitness account of relief efforts in the Hurricane Audrey weeks before the election, with disaster area from Seafarer Abner L. Raiford proudly recounts "the great job" being done by most states allowing a maximum of SIU men and other trade unionists in Louisiana. one month. That does not allow Unskilled workers, includ--*" the seaman enough time to get his ballot back in. Seafarers filing for ing large SIU contingents from ing the way for skilled construc­ eron," virites Raiford. "It's a great absentee ballots should check here and New Orleans, are tion workers to take over on week­ pleasure to be their ship's itinerary to get an ac­ working alongside building trades ends after other jobs and have able to give a curate address covering the period craftsmen to help erect new homes been returning to assist on Satur­ helping hand to these people and in which the state ballots will be for the hurricane victims. SIU men days and Sundays as well. "Just back after a day at Cam- to belong to a have turned out weekdays prepar­ mailed out. Union such as the SIU . . . with good men who answer the call when disaster EARLIEST DATE EARLIEST DATE MAIL APPLICATION PRIMARY happens . . . ACCEPTED BALLOT MAILED STATE REGISTRATION VOTE "It's a very sad Alabama No absentee voting for seamen 30 days before Arizona yes 30 days to Saturday 9/11 picture out here ... it makes one preceding election sick. Old people -with their life's 20 days before primary Arkansas not required 60 days before 7/31 30 days before general work gone and nothing to look California yes (automatic 20 days before 6/5 any time forward to . . . young ones who when voted) will hopefully outlive all this. yes 30 days before Colorado 90 days before 9/11 Connecticut yes two mos. before varies two mos. before "There's not a house left stand­ Delaware yes 60 days before 8/25 any time ing for miles. About the only thing Florida 45 days before no 5/8 any time left is a little statue of the Virgin Georgia yes when printed any time 9/12 yes (automatic Mary left untouched . . . Rooftops Idaho 30 days before 60 days before 8/14 when voted) tiu'n up 20 miles away, boats ap­ Illinois yes . 45 days before 4/10 100 days before pear on dry land miles from, the Indiana 30 before any primary yes (automatic 30 before primary 5/8 when applying) 60 before general 60 before general water ... It makes one sit up and Iowa 40 days before yes (automatic any time 6/4 take notice of his surroundings . . , when voted) You wonder what will be next." Kansas yes 21 before primary 120 before primary 8/7 25 before general 60 before general Raiford said he had worked with Kentucky when available yes (automatic any time up to 8/4 with application) 10 days before two gangs from the New Orleans Louisiana No ab.sentee votingjor seamen SIU hall and one gang of Seafarers Maine yes (automatic 30 before primary & State any time 6/18 from this area. He said there was with application) 45 before Presidential Maryland yes (automatic 55 days before plenty of work to be done but vol­ any time 5/7 with ballot) unteers are coming forth to help Massachusetts yes (automatic Indefinite any time 9/18 when applying) do the job. Michigan yes 45 days before 75 days before 8/7 Several hundred persons lost Minnesota yes when avaUable 45 days before 9/11 their lives and damage in the mil­ Mississippi yes 60 before primary 60 days before 8/28 40 before general and special lions was reported In the wake of Missouri yes 60 days before any time 8/7 . Hurricane Audrey after it struck Montana yes 30 days before • 45 days before 6/5 the Louisiana-Texas border area Nebraska yes 15 days before 5/15 90 days before two months ago. Nevada yes when printed 98 days before 9/4 absentee ballots, and a change in the date on which Mississippi will mail ballots to absentee voters Under its new rules, Mississippi will send ballots out 40 days be fore general and special elections Previously, the ballots were mailed only 30 days in advance. In other respects, the balloting procedures are unchanged. The re- Still Loves Those Reds —Bridges Harry Bridges, whose West Coast longshoremen's union was bounced from the CIO in 1950 on charges of Communistdomination, still makes no bones about his feelings about the Com­ mies, especially in the labor move­ ment. Appearing on a major television •how recently. Bridges openly ad­ mitted to a nation-wide audience that he has no objection to Com­ munists holding union office. Bridges, who's often been ac­ cused of using the ILWU as an initrument for his own political Ideas, also was asked what his union would do if the US decided, for instance, to send arms or troops from the West Coast to fight the Chinese Reds. "Is it alright," he was asked, "for yoiu- union to strike and sabotage the plans of your own dovernment?" "Well, it could be," Bridges said, "that's happened before." In reent months, especially, Bridges as been strongly urging a resump­ tion of trade with Red China. The ILWU in the past has been the subject of a number of Gov­ ernment probes of Communism, both in this country and Hawaii, #nd is currently a target of the Senate Internal Security Subcomthittee's Investigation of CommuUlsm on the East and Gulf coasts. The Government is attempting to show that Bridges has infil­ trated the East and Gulf coasts With a view toward taking over J the longshor^cmcn on these coasts. Digest Of State Laws On Absentee Voting New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah io •ult is that the states control the voting procedure itself, and some •tates still do not permit absentee voting by seamen. Others have sys­ tems that make it difficult for a seamen's vote to count. The "Federal Voting Assistance Act," passed in 1955, requires the Maritime Administration to make Federal application cards and vot- SIU On Job For Storm Victims 3 General elections will be held Novemiber 5 in New Jer­ sey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Other elections —for local officials and on constitutional amendm e n t s and referendum measures— will be conducted in Connec­ ticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, North Carolina, and Utah. Post card applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from SIU headquar­ ters. For additional informa­ tion about elections, consult appropriate state or local officials. < • SIU Has Ballots Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rice yes (automatic 9/11 when applying) yes 4/17 No absentee voting for anybody yes (automatic 6/5 when applying) yes (automatic 5/26 when applying) yes 6/28 yes 5/8 yes 7/3 yes (automatic 5/18 with ballot) No absentee voting for seamen yes 9/17 yes 6/12 yes 6/5 yes (automatic 8/2 with ballot) No registration required 7/28 yes (automatic 9/11 with baUot) yes 9/11 yes 7/9 yes (automatic 9/11 with ballot) yes 5/8 yes 7/30 yes (automatic 8/21 when voted) No absentee voting for seamen it I any time 20 days before any time 24 days before any time 40 days before any time 60 days before 30 dE^2 before after Jan. 1 any time 60 days before 21 days before 60 days before when available 60 days before any time any time any time any time 20 days before when available • 20 before primary 70 before general After Sept. 10 any time 30 days before when available when printed any time any time after July 1 30 days before 90 days before 25 days before any time 60 days before any time 0 70 days before 21 days before when printed : -1 •tt m.i' "if.y"- •:Sl .. •/t V 'vrt-• ' ' .un-iiUfjo'. Boston Lists One CS Payoff BOSTON—^There was not much activity on the shipping side in this port during the past two weeks. The Council Gi'ove (Cities Serv­ ice) was the only vessel paying off and signing on during the period. The SS Valley Forge (Peninsular Nav.) stopped into port for re­ pairs before continuing on her trip to Spain. Shipping for the next period, reports James Sheehan, port agent, also looks slow. No pay!• -r offO'ttre-'expected aS'^yvfi'^ " ' "' �Anrnst so, 195V SEAFARERS LOG Pace Sevea YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH MA Scraps 50-50 For Japan Seafarer's Gnide To Better Bnyin^ With New Cargo Value Plan By Sidney MargoUus 'Fair Trade' Laws On Way Out WASHINGTON—Using a new gimmick which could conceivably cut the ground out from under the 50-50 law, the Maritime Administration has okayed a plan to let Japan get $115 million of US farm cargoes without sticking to the legal 50-50 shipping requirements. The gimmick is simple: You*^ just take 50 percent of the erably less than 50 percent figured there was a 50-50 spiit based oh shipments based, according to on the basis of gross tonnage, as volume. Farm groups got into the Families in almost every sizable town are now abie to buy vacuum cleaners which list for $69.50 for as little as $43, toasters with $23 tags for $16-$17, steam irons for as little as $12, and almost any other ap­ pliances, cameras, watches, power tools, TV and radio sets, sports the MA announcement, "on the specifically called for in the pei*- picture when the Japanese threat­ equipment and many other types of goods at similarly large discounts. value of the products shipped manent 50-50 law. ened to take their business else­ They can buy these quite openly, and not only from the over 1,000 under the credit and ocean freight Actually, under a 1934 law, US where if the shipping requirements discount houses that have sprung up all over the country in the past 12 costs." shippers have the right to carry weren't to their liking. years, but from chain stores, department stores and independent local As a result, the MA has pre­ Figured the MA's way, on the 100 percent of these cargoes, but retailers. Many stores which used to sell at list prices now try to basis of value, 50 percent of the in practice there has generally ferred to remain mum about the match the discount houses price cut for price cut. shipments would come to consid­ been no real objection as long as arrangements. In fact, W. Alex For "Fair Trade" is now practically dead except on medicines and Spencer, who handled the matter toiletries where manufacturers still dictate the retail price at which for the MA, told a press service the druggist must sell, whether or not he would like to charge less. here "that he and the Japanese Of 45 states that originally passed such price-maintenance laws, officials concerned preferred not only 31 still have them. Even in those states "Fair Trade" now is a to explain the shipping arrange­ dead letter on many types of goods, as almost all appliance manufac­ ments in any more detail than that turers, with the chief exception of General Electric and Sunbeam, no spelled out in the . . . printed re­ longer try to make retailers sell at list prices. This year the camera lease." manufacturers gave up too. All Spencer would say was that What really has been killing "Fair Trade" has been consumer MONTREAL—While its strike against Canadian National the share of cargo carried in US resistance to the exaggerated list prices manufacturers put on their Steamships is in its second month, the SIU Canadian District bottoms would be "adequate." goods. For example, a typically nationally-advertised watch which has The dispute between American a list price of $100 at retail actually can be sold profitably at a dis­ has in recent weeks scored a new series of successes. and Japanese shipowners over New SIU agreements are count of 40-50 per cent since it costs the retailer only $37.50 at whole­ carrying the controversial cargo sale. Even if he selis the watch for $5O-$0O exclusive of excise tax, he providing Canadian seamen of the Canadian labor movement has been brewing ever since nego­ has a profit margin of 25-45 per centr with the best wages, working but is being fought tooth and nail tiations began for an Export-Im­ conditions and other benefits they by the powerful Canadian National port Bank loan to Japan to buy the Appliance Prices Going Down Railway, influential Canadian news­ US farm products. It makes an amazing difference in your family's living costs if free have ever had. Notable among these is one with papers and other big business in­ competition is permitted and retaiiers are not compelled to sell at The powerful American Farm manufacturers' list prices. Despite higher prices of steel and other the Dominion Steel and Coal Cor­ terests. Wages on CNS ships have Bureau Federation was quick to costs, retail prices of household appliances in the Consumer Price Index poration caliing for a 20 percent been running from 77 cents an jump into the fray and launch a actually have gone down 14 per cent since the 1947-49 period, reports across-the-board boost in ail money hour for pantrymen to 98 cents an new attack on 50-50, showing that hour for bosuns even figuring in the farm lobby-foreign shipowner H. E. Riley, of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A refrigerator that matters, plus other gains. Other agreements include those overtime. sold for $400 six or seven years ago now can be bought for $288, a lobby is still mighty active. decline of 28 per cent. Toasters have gone down 20 per cent and for the crewmen of the British vacuum cleaners about ten per cent in the same period. Washing cablelayer John W. McKay (see story on page 16), for the crewmen machines are just slightly below their pre-1950 prices. In comparison, prices of medicines and toiletries, which are still of the tug Empire John, and for under "Fair Trade" have gone up sharply in the same period. The the employees of four Canadian drug and toiletries industry is the last stronghold of "Fair Trade" dredging companies. The Dominion Coal agreement price maintenance. The result is the average cost of prescriptions and drugs is 15 per cent higher now than just before 1950, and prices of —which averted by hours a strike prescriptions alone have jumped 23 per cent. Such toiletries as face set for July 4—is retroactive to powder and home permanent materials cost you 25 to 40 per cent more last October. It has already been than just before 1950. Even toothpaste has gone up 11 per cent under ratified by the crews of the ships involved, and all of these men have the protective wing of "Fair Trade." For over a year now the Federal Trade Commission has been in­ already received their retroactive vestigating the prices being charged people for tetracycline, aureomy- pay. The Empire John agreement was cin, and other antibiotics that doctors now prescribe for many illnesses. These antibiotics are sold under brand names and their prices are set signed by the company after a 28by the manufacturers and wholesalers under the "Fair Trade" laws. hour strike by tugmen who peti­ Some of these capsules cost families as much as 50 or 75 cents apiece, tioned the SIU to represent them and prescriptions can run as high as $10. The Food & Drug Adminis­ last July. The pact, also retroactive tration reports that one out of four prescriptions now is for an anti­ to last October, grants wage boosts biotic, and these drugs take 40 cents of every prescription dollar. Gen­ of $50-68 a month per man, plus erally all major manufacturers sell their own versions of the anti­ the welfare plan, a shorter work­ biotics at the same price, so there is little price competition either at day and workweek and other im­ the manufacturing or retail levels. The drug industry's "Fair Trade" proved working conditions. Meanwhile, the strike against system has the public at its mei-cy because you can't refuse to buy a the government-owned Canadian prescription for a sick person as you can a new toaster. National Steamship Company is The only place you can beat high "Fair Trade" prices on drugs and continuing to get the full support toiletries is on non-prescription items like aspirin, milk of magnesia, and vitamin preparations, where there are many private brands sold at relatively low prices. Newspapers Reject Ads Even on appliances and other goods no longer under "Fair Trade," if it's up to some newspapers you may not learn about the discounts now widely available. Masters Mail Order Co. of Washington, DC, re­ cently won a court decision over General Electric upholding the mail­ order retailer's right to advertise and sell its goods by mail to cus­ tomers in "Fair Trade" states. Unlike most state legislatures, Congress never passed a "Fair Trade" law for the District of Columbia, and Congressmen, along with other Washingtonians, always haVe been able to buy medicines, liquor or any other goods at cut prices. But when Masters of Washington tried to advertise in New York papers that it would sell General Electric appliances to people in other states by mail, at reductions from list prices such as $25.87 for a tran­ sistor radio instead of $37.85, the ad was rejected by the "New York Herald Tribune," "News" and "Post." "Business Week" magazine re­ ports that radio station WRCA also turned down the ad. The reason given this reporter by a spokesman for one of the papers was that the ad was from an "out of town store'I; "we have to protect the retailers in our own city," and "anyway a lot of small local stores sell GE ap­ pliances at discounts but can't advertise them because of this silly ("Fair Trade") law." There have been other cases of newspapers refusing ads telling about discounts or other controversial money-saving information. For example, ads for "Car ,Fax," a booklet listing the factory-suggested prices of all cars and accessories for the guidance of buyers, were re­ cently rejected by the "NeW York Times," after it had run the ad once. Lyle Stuart, a New York publisher, reports the "Times" similarly refused ads for another auto-shopping book called, "How to Deal with Your Dealer." The "Times" some time ago also refused advertising Bosun Jim Rawlins on tho Alico Brown (top, right) smiles In approval as Carey Granger, MM, serves for "Insurance and Your Security" by E. Albert Gilbert, a well-known dinner SlU-style. The Idea of individual servings is explained (above, right) by veteran SIU steward R. writer on how to buy the most insurance for your money, and an ad­ vocate of term insurance. Asked by this department why it had re­ Duke Hall to B. J. Gadberry, baker; Don Foster, 3rd cook, and steward Ted Schultx In the galley. fused the "Cars ^:ax,^e^, ;ft spokesman for the "Times" gave the answer .Hal) is helping to set up the program in the Bloom field Jleet. The plan has resulted In Improved feed- ' • J newspapers themselves don't like to get; "No Comment." ing at lower cost in the various SIU fleets where it Is already used. Canada SI U Pacts Gaining Top Wages Alice Brown Starts New Feeding Plan AVAw AO owmAg ctiwcrxu �'MS in ""bS? i°^^°>an nnions- ^t®°ng '^^rleveioP»fUiin« ^fde^vSe^^ Sopn®^ ''"tV-e SW «S"Sei i^f, i?G^ii'® benefits- ^ Sropy -^v oiisinn®"'t victims ®e®«i^ laSve po^fie CO® co®feSiSS ,oini«'«^?^ l°J^^d"ol.ocA®nn««' �Anrust so, 1957 SEAFARERS LOG Pare NlB* 'I -.I 5 - f •' I- ^ 5-' •; I Typical sweatshop scene show­ ing cramped, ill-ventilated, filth -ridden surroundings which union had to overcome. 1909 women strikers march on City Hall. 20,000 struck and de­ fied hired thugs and police billies to win 52-hour week. •| 4 Disastrous Triangle fire, March 25, 1911, took 146 lives, paved way for factory inspection laws. The 700 workers had only one narrow ladder to escape the building. Reports of the fire arous^ strong com­ munity support for ILGWU drives on sweatshop evil. •i English-language classes for the foreign-born are one aspect of exten­ sive ILGWU education program. This class is conducted by Local 1 for Spanish-speaking members. Other classes are offered in painting, music, sculpture, dramatics and a wide variety of subjects. Famed ILGWU vacation resort Unity House, is situated on a 1,000 acre site in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, The resort was first estab­ lished in 1920 and offers non-profit vacation facilities to the union's membership. f• . •.* •:4- // President Dubinsky (right) greets Luigi Antoninij first vice-pres., at recent union fete. George Meany looks on, ' French war orphans' home is one of several supported by ILGWU in that country, Italy, Israel and elsewhere. , Union health center occupies six fiqors of this building at 275 Seventh Avenue, New York. It is one of 17 such centers offering medical care free, in addition to the union's hospital-surgical -a;— Union recently sponsored and financed 1,672-family slum cooperative in NY. . Health center on wheels for on-the-spot service in Puerto Rico is swung aboard ship. I �•>H -x* •» *t •- !•>;.•- u*'" Pa«e Ten SEAFARERS Ancust 30, 1957 LOG Credit Firm Sends You 'Check' f QUESTION: Do you think It important for a seaman to know how to swim? Con you swim? N9 301494 Retain thia tonn tmtU { 3UO.OO It aolleated in tan. ' WasLfon, <2). eAPril 21 She amount of S)olla\s is- Collectihle. THREE HIRIDRED FORTY •is needed hy this office. JlJentification of. Sltiuxn the attacfieJ questionnaae immediately. Clnima 100 BARR BUILDINQ WASHIN6T0N, D. C. roENTIUCATION AND COLLECTION DEPARTMENT Reproduction of official-looking "check" form used .by a Washington credit outfit to trap seamen and others. The concern is under investigation by the Better Business Bureau. • Always looking for new ways to trap the unwary, a Wash­ ington collection agency has come up with a novel method of obtaining information. It's simple, too. The outfit sends out what looks like a Government check and waits for you to on spending the windfall, instead grab at the bait. of receiving money, you find the Tlie "check ' lorm, sent along with a questionnaire to find out your current address and work status, carries a picture of the good old American eagle and comes from an official-sounding agency called the "Claims Office," with, a Washington, DC, address. It states that an amount of money "is collectible," but it doesn't say by whom. The inference is that some Federal agency has some money for you and is trying to find out' where to send it. Soon after you obligingly return the papers, and start making plans agency is on your tail trying to collect that amount from you, A copy of the form was turned over to the Welfare Services De­ partment of the SIU by a Seafarer who asked the union to look into the matter. A check revealed tha^ this agency and its methods are already under investigation by the Better Business Bureau. This and other such methods have been mentioned in the SEA­ FARERS LOG from time to time in order to put members and their families on guard against such business practices. SIU shipping pulled up again during the past two weeks as a total of 1,072 men shipped. Registration fell off, however, almost equalling the district-wide job total. Six ports shared in the ship-"*^^ ping gains and three others Fair . . , Philadelphia: Fair . . . held to the status quo. On the Baltimore: Steady . . . Norfolk: rise this period were New York, Norfolk, Mobile, Lake Charles, Wihnington and Seattle. The SIU strike at Bull Line, still confined to New York, hasn't affected the port's job activity yet. Tampa, New Orleans and Hous­ ton remained the same as before. Tampa is stiil slow. New Orleans is fair and Houston is maintaining its busy pace. Declines were listed for Boston, Philadelphia. Balti­ more, Savannah and San Fran­ cisco, which was very slow. The largest percentage of jobs was reported in the deck depart­ ment once again which, like the steward department, shipped more men than, were registered. A breakdown by seniority groups shows a rising proportion of the jobs going to class A and class B men, and a corresponding drop in the class C total. Class A men accounted for 69 percent of the jobs, class B for an even 25 percent and class C for the re­ mainder. The following is the forecast port by port: Boston: Slow . . . New York: Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part Avill keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. , Peru Seeks 14-Ship US Giveaway WASHINGTON—Peru has joined the long list of nations trying for the great American giveaway via a bill in the House authorizing its purchase of 4 T-2 tankers, 4 Libertys and 2 CI-MAVI coastal vessels from the US. A stereotype of the many that have preceeded it, the bill would reistrict use of the ships to coastal trade and bar competition with American-flag ships. It calls for the return of the ships to the US in case of a national emergency. Not to be outdone, Iraq is now sb.owing interest in the offshore shipping business. Government representatives are seeking the purchase of two US Libertys as a starter. Iraq has no offshore fleet of its own right now. Going one step better, the Inter­ national Cooperation Administra­ tion here has announced that for­ eign aid moneys due from Fin­ land will be used to finance a 2200ton cargo-passengfer ship for the Republic of Indonesia. The money was received by the US from Fin­ land as payment for surplus agri­ cultural products. The ship will be built in a Finnish shipyard. Jack Groener, bosun: Sure I can Edward Marczak, FWT: I think most seamen should be able to swim, but in my 18 years at sea, and that included swim, if only to sailing through­ save themselves out the war, I one day. In my never had a 11 years at sea chance, outside of though, I never pleasure s w i mfound any reason ming, to use the to use my Swim­ skill, but most ming ability ex­ seamen should cept for pleasure. know how or they But it is always may find themhandy to know selves in a bad spot some day. It's how in cases of emergencies. a long way back if you fall over­ i. t, board. Frank A. Stewart, MM: Well I 4» don't know how to swim and I have Benjamin Mignano, AB: Of been sailing some course every sailor should know six years now. I how to swim. In feel that the way fact, I think the ships are built SIU should have today, it is not courses to teach that necessary to Seafarers who know. If it were don't know how. wartime, then I As a former life­ would worry. But guard I would I have never had gladly give les­ any reason to sons if the SIU swim, and if one comes, I always started such a have my lifejacket close by. course. But generally, it is not the it, young guys, but most of the old Paul Hellebrand, boson: Every timers who can not swim. And man should know how to swim as they don't want to learn. a part of his job. I can swim and get the greatest pleasure out of deep-sea and skin diving. Once dur­ ing the war we were torpedoed and I had to hold up a guy until help came. We were both lucky I knew how. . i SIU Co. Wins Bid To Dredge Mobile Reef MOBILE—After almost a year of negotiations, the Bay Salvatore Barbara, cook: I think Towing & Dredging Co., an 4^ t it is very important that a sailor SIU-HIWD company, has won the know how to right to dredge shells along White swim, or at least Horse reef near here. how to float. To A survey by a marine biologist me floating is just refuted claims by fishermen and as important, pro­ oystermen that the reef was full viding someone of live oysters, and that dredging Fair . . . Savannah: Quiet . . . saw you go over­ the reef would deprive them of a Tampa: Slow . . . Mobile: Good board. I can swim living. . . . New Orleans: Good . . . Lake very well but On the contrary, the report Charles: Fair . . . Houston: Good have never been stated, the shells along the edge . . . Wilmington: Good . . . San called on to use had been dead for many years and Francisco: Should improve . . . it for myself or anyone else. dredging would help the live Seattle: Good. oysters in the middle of the reef. The area in dispute covers over a August 7 Through August 20 million and a quarter cubic yards. In another marine development, Registered Porr Total ground-breaking Total Deck DecK Eng. stew. Torsi Eng. Stew. ceremonies for Reg. B ABA B A B A Bo.ston 6 1 4 18 the first of six proposed Alabama 12 6 2 3 2 New York 77 n 65 208 40 246 State Docks were held last week, 4 25 64 Philadelphia 22 4 15 13 63 Cal Tanner, port agent, reported. 50 2 7 13 Baltimore 32 14 34 41 156 The Governor and many labor 115 29 8 19 Norfolk 15 5 7 40 leaders were present at ceremonies 25 15 4 6 3 Savannah 5 1 3 13 marking the start of the Alabama 10 3 1 2 1 Tampa 3 16 22 river miprovement plan. 15 7 3 6 3 76 Mobile 25 7 15 57 19 17 4 8 It has been a busy two weeks New Orleans 56 4 27 28 165 54 137 11 13 for shipping in this area. Tanner Lake Charles 10 3 17 13 31 44 4 4 6 Houston 24 fl 31 23 69 92 added. A total of 116 men shipped 9 14 5 Wilmington 16 7 11 29 34 7 8 63 on regular jobs while 103 more 14 San Francisco 22 7 16 2 54 19 16 10 73 took relief jobs in and around the Seattle 12 10 12 33 34 9 . 15 9 67 harbor. The Monarch of the Sea, Total Total Total Deck Deck eng. Eng. Stew. Stew. Reg. Claiborne, Wacosta (Waterman); B B A A r,. , . ABA Total 323 84 263 290 1138 Alcoa's Puritan, Clipper, Pilgrim, 848 139 240 67 Pioneer, Polaris, Corsair; Arizpa, Shipped Bienville (Pan-Atlantic); Cantigny Port Dock Dock Total Total Deck Eng. Staw. Staw. Total Eng. Eng. Staw. c Ship. (Cities Service), and Steel De­ A B B B A c A C A B c Boston 10 signer (Isthmian) were in port dur­ 3 2 2 0 2 1 1 0 1 6 0 2 70 259 ing the past period. 15 37 23 12 2 199 14 64 10 7 65 13 1 7 0 37 5 30 0 10 0 7 1 0 32. 12 28 3 101 9 16 7 3 70 0 22 0 16 14 5 31 2 47 4 1 7 5 0 1 8 Savannah ..., 3 2 0 9 2 13 2 2 3 0 0 0 3 -AFAR^fZ^ Tampa 2 1 2 4 0 9 1 0 0 1 12 1 3 Mobile 35 116 6 2 28 6 1 90 22 4 10 27 1 New Orleans 42 8 26 22 136 11 15 88 3 4 28 18 7 Lake Charles 21 5 •> 0 4 18 0 39 57 0 11 9 0 7 18 10 15 24 2 24 3 8 3 57 a 89 6 29 12 36 2 0 11 10 1 50 10 14 1 88 San Francisco • •••«•••• 10 2 0 4 0 20 8 0 28 2 0 8 2 22 14 Seattle 0 12 7 0 38 0 17 -0 79 7 A1 i ttSBBBBBBI Dock A Total >316 Dack B 90 Dock C •ng. ' A Eng. B Eng. C Staw. A ' Staw. B staw. C fetal A Total B Total Total c Ship. tZ:: �tJ.. ' Awnst SO. 1957 SEAFARERS Page Elerea LOG 'Come And Get It V MTD Steps Up Port Council Expansion WASHINGTON — Two more maritime port councils were chartered late this month under an expanded drive launched by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. The SIU has been a charter mem-* ^ ber of the MTD since it ^as members of the MTD, along with the Masters, Mates and Pilots] formed in 1946. \ The new councils have been es­ tablished in the Wilmington-Long Beach, California, area and in St. Louis, Missouri. MTD Executive Director Secre­ tary Harry O'Reilly will formally present the St. Louis charter at a meeting in that city on Sept. 5. The St. Louis council covers longshore­ men and harbor and marine craft workers on the inland waterways. The AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Longshoremen has its headquarters in .St. Louis and will presumably play an important role in the new body. No date is set for the formal turnover of the West Coast charter. Other port councils are already operating in Vancouver, British Columbia, and in Seattle, Portland (Ore.), Duluth, Detroit and Brook­ lyn. Efforts are being speeded up to complete the organization of similar groups of marine workers in Toledo, Mobile, New Orleans Philadelphia, Chicago and Puerto Rico. A story in the latest issue of a new MTD publication, "The Mari­ time Register," emphasizes the im­ portance of the port council as a means of drafting and implement­ ing joint action on behalf of the slTore and seagoing affiliates in the MTD. The SIU of North America and all of its affiliated unions are \ NY Jobs Rise Despite Strike At Bull Line NEW YORK—Shipping has perked up again here despite the SIU strike at Bull Line which has kept the Frances and Kathryn tied up at the dock since early last week and idled the Bea­ trice and Elizabeth this week. The strike came as the SIU Marine Allied Workers Division continued maintaining a series of organizational plcketlines In a stepped-up local drive, SIU As­ sistant Secretary-Treasurer Claude Simmons reported. Campaigning by the SIU-MAWD recently produced pacts at 17 more shops in the metropolitan area. These victories are spearheading local efforts, aided by a brand-new newspaper, "The Union Record," first published last week. The "Record" is being printed In both English and Spanish to carry the story of the MAW's successes into the unorganized shops. The MAWD has also published a new booklet detailing the union's welfare plan covering members and their families. Similar progress is reported in Buitimore, Norfolk and New Orleans. On the shipping side there were 19 vessels paying off, seven*signed on and 18 calling In transit. The appearance on the West Coast today of the first joint publication by the three member unions of the SIU Pacific District is a noteworthy event in the SIUNA history., The publication of a special edition by the SUP, MFOW and MC&S to commemorate Labor Day is an important occasion in itself. But even more important is the fact that this joint publication Is but the latest evidence of the unity which these three affiliates have been displaying ever since 1955 when the SIU Pacific District swamped Harry Bridges by a 4-1 vote in a three-department ship election. This unity has already paid off for our West Coast brothers and will pay off even more in the future as further unification is achieved. Right now, for instance, the merger of the three individual pension plans is being completed and there is a strong possibility that the welfare plans also may be consoli­ dated in the future. Both of these moves will undoubtedly bring more and greater benefits to the membership. Joint action like this has also greatly aided the other SIUNA affiliates, as witness the invaluable help given by SUP, MFOW and MC&S oldtimers in the current American Coal beef. The SIU Pacific District, on this occasion, rates a salute for the display of coordinated effort which will bring greater gains to SIU members everywhere. 4" 4" 4" One-Two Punch It's fitting that news articles reporting another overwhelm­ ing election victory for the SIU-HIWD in New Orleans and the signing of a. topnotch HIWD contract for other seamen in that port should appear together in this issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. This p'oints up a fundamental truth: Endorsement of the SIU and its policies always goes hand-in-hand with first-rate wages, working conditions and trade union representation. By choosing the SIU as their bargaining agent, the, men who voted in the NLRB election in New Orleans have taken the first step on the road to the "best in maritime." 4 4 4 Protect Your Vote Hsim! 0 Unfortunately, despite some recent changes, the laws of most states are still stacked against absentee voting in general, and against absentee balloting by seamen in particular. For that reason, all men who expect to be at sea when the next election takes place in-their home states should take steps immediately to follow the absentee voting procedures outlined elsewhere in this edition. If ybu want your vote to count in the next election, act-ijow. WC Vfork Is Steady; SF Down SEATTLE—Shipping on the West Coast generally held its own during the last period. Most of the jobs went in Seattle and Wilmington, while San Fran­ cisco hit a low for the year. Registration in both Seattle and Wilmington lagged far behind shipping and these ports predict good shipping in the future. The slack period is expected to continue for awhile in San Francisco. The JohnB. Kulukundis (Martis), Omar E. Chapman (Boston Ship­ ping), Armonk (New Jersey, Ind.), Transatlantic (Pacific W a t e r.), Choctaw and Jean La Fitte (Water­ man) paid off in Seattle. All vessels signed on with the excep.tion of the Armonk and the Translaiitic, which were temporarily laid up. The Massmar, Yorkmar, and Calmar (Calmar) were intransit during the period. In San Francisco, the Natalie (Intercontinental) was the only ship paying off, as the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers) signed on. Most of the activity in this area was from the eight vessels that stopped in for service. These were the Pennmar, Calmar, Massmar (Cal­ mar); Ames Victory, Longview Victory. (Victory Carriers); John B. Waterman, Andrew Jackson (Waterman) and the Steel Fabrica­ tor (Isthmian). Both the Orion Star and Orion Comet (Oil Carriers) paid off in Wilmington, but neither signed on. In transit were the Steel Fabrica­ tor, Ames Victory, Losmar, Penn­ mar, Young America and John B. Waterman. ..V)! Radio Officers Union; Internation­ al Brotherhood of Longshoremen] International Union of Operating Engineers; International Brother­ hood of Firemen and Oilers] American Federation of Grain Millers; State Council and Muni­ cipal Employees; American Feder­ ation of Technical Engineers, and waterfront sections of the Interna­ tional Brotherhood of Teamsters. The newest member is the Inter­ national Brotherhood of Boiler­ makers. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall is president of the MTD. APL Orders First New Mariners WASHINGTON—The first Mariner ships since the Gov­ ernment wound up the orig­ inal Mariner-building program after the Korean War may be under construction next year if present plans of the American President Lines work out. The company recently applied to the Maritime Administration for a construction subsidy for two Mari­ ner-type freighters to be added ro its 'round-the-world fleet. The estimated cost of each of the ships is set at $13.8 million, or about IVi times the $9 million which it cost to build each M.iriner when the Government originally kicked off the Mariner-building program in 1950. At that time the Government completed 35 of the high-speed cargo ships, of which the first went into operation in the fall of 1952. This was the SlU-manned Key­ stone Mariner, then operated by Waterman. During the next several years the Government found itself hard pressed to dispose of the costly vessels and was obliged to sell some of them for just about onehalf of the original construction price. All of the original 35 have since been disposed of to private operators and the Navy. One, the SlU-manned Cornhusker Mariner, was wrecked on a reef outside Pusan, Korea, in mid-1953. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wed­ nesday nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. All Sea­ farers are expected to attend; those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include reg­ istration number). The next SIU meetings will be: September 4 September 18 October 2 October 16 �Pase Twelve SEAFARERS LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Seaworthy Kyska By Nicholas A. Bonsangue Shattered glass all about We've spent many a day A glowing warmth 'Neath that "W" stack. Started spreading throughout. We took her out, Now we're bringing her back. Seeing her picture, 'Twas then I knew Her hull's all rusted This "scurvy old" ship From bow to stern, Would have pulled through. She's been through hell She's had her turn. Then the storm was over. The sun teas bright, When tee left Frisco ThougTl seven days late. The sea so clear. She had won the fight. Was hours later Like foaming beer. •>. So noio as we enter With waves like mountains This Golden Gate, And valleys like deathi Many ashore And winds as fierce The old Kyska await. As a devil's breath. Yes, through many a day The engine was halved. 'Neath ihat "W" stack. The heartbeats doubled; We took her out. For everyone knew Now we've brought her back. Their ship was in trouble. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK "It ain't so rough," Was "Old Salty's" boast, His words ivere a man's, "His features a ghost's. As "Old Salty" continued His boasting and bragging, I knew deep inside His courage was lagging. The m(rmbership is again cau­ tioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solicitors have been authorized by the SIU. "You should've been "Here back in '32, "This scurvy old tub "Would have split in two." . His terror-filled eyes Looked with dread at the sea. Not a man in the creiv Was less frightened than he. Just about then, A big, monstrous icave Hammered the ship Toward a watery grave. But the seaworthy Kyska Showed her stuff. Father Neptune's punishment Was not enough. Though the Kyska's image Hung on the wall The wild, angry sea Caused it to fall. There on the deck Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourfh Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG — please 3ut my name on your mailing ist. (Print Information) ^ A P • ^/«ivi hm Wanna Race ? Kenmar Boasts Top Boat Crew Proud of the seamanship displayed by its lifeboat crews, the Kenmar has issued a challenge to take on "any other ship in the fleet" in a lifeboat race. Whether the offer extends sole­ ly to other Calmar ships, to any SlU-manned ship or "anybody, any­ where" remains to be seen. That detail can be hurdled once the ac­ ceptances come pouring in. It's unlikely the gang would shirk from any fair test. Backing the crew's claim for life­ boat honors, according to the ship's reporter, is a recent incident off the coast of Mexico during which oiler G. Richardson was taken off the ship witlKan infected leg. The Coast Guard responded to the dis­ tress call. by sending out a plane which, in turn, put out a raft to af­ fect the transfer. Apparently the seas weren't too cooperative, but "after a superb dis­ play of seamanship and coordina­ tion they finally got the oiler to the raft." Six ABs manning boat num­ ber four provided the muscle for the job, he added. Ships interested in taking up the Kenmar's challenge can con­ tact the ship through the Calmar Steamship Corp., 25 Broadway, New York, NY. USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Jose Blanco Eugene Johnson John A. Call Jimmie Littleton Wade B. Harrell USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. William Bargone Vincent Pizzitolo James Bethea Winlord Powell John W. Bigwood Randolph RatcliA Roscoe Dearmon Joseph A. Ricks Sr. John F. Dixon Toxie Samlord William Driscoll ToeBl Smlgielski Jan Englehardt Wert A. Spencer Leon Gordon Gerald L. Thaxton James Hudson Clarence Thibodaux EMward G. Knapp Gilbert Trosclair Leo Lang James E. Ward Simon Morris Paul Winterly Michael Muzio Clifford Wuerti USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. .<Vmos Buzzelle Jobe E. Mullen James J. Girolami USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Henning Bjork John J. Lefco Jacob Cook ' Norman H. Whipple Maurice N. Gendron USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Oscar J. Adams C. A. Honorowskl George F. Crabtres Cecil Hughes Irving DeNobriga Lulge lovino Patrick Durkiii Leroy Johnson Arthur Englehart Alfred Kaju Antonio Fernandex Robert Larsen Rufus Freeman Isidore Levy • William Gardner Francis McGarry George Hall John L. Madden Easy Does It Damian G. Mercado Thomas Moncho Jan Mucins Robert A. Parker Frank S. Paylor Jose Rodriguez Samuel B. Saunders Paul W. Seidenberg Thomas Tooina Harvey Trawick Albert Williams USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH BROOKLYN, NY Manuel Antonana Archibald McGuigan Eladio Aris Herbert C. Mclssac Fortunato Bacomo Albert MartinelU Joseph J. Bass Vic MUazzo Frank T. Campbell Joachin Miniz Juan Denopra W. P. O'Dea John J. Driscoll C. Osinski WiUiam Guenther George G. Phifer Bart E. Guraniclc Graham A. Puissegur Howard Hailey F. Regalado Percy Harrelson Winston E. Renny Taib Hassen George E. Shumaker Billy R. HiU Kevin B. Skelly Thomas Isaksen Henry E. Smith Ira H. KUgore Michael Toth Ludwig Rristiansen Harry S. Tuttl* Frederick Landry VirgU E. Wilmoth Leonard Leidlg Pon P. Wing Patrick McCann Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE WASH. Frank J. Bradley Juan Mojica Wayne T. Center Harold T. Spicer Michael Delano William F. Wiemeri USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY E. T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin F. DeiblerW. E. Orzechowskl Siegfried Gnittke John C. Palmer James R. Hodges August J. Panepinto VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY Robert McCutcheon STREET ADDRESS VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Williamson CITY USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Victor B. Cooper Ollie H. Ku.vkendahl Charles Little Clarence Crevler F. L. O'Loughlin Emil Dupont George H. Reier Leo Dwyer John Rekstin Alberto Espinto Charles Rice Frank J. Galvin Joseph Roll Gorman T. Glaze Bury Ha Ire ZONE.... STATE TO AVOJD DUPLICATION! If you MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Francisco Bueno art an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below: & CITY ........ ZONE.... .STATE •• •• •• 2 Years' Sailing Convinces Him minutes after the accident and we proceeded at full speed t« meet the Santa Monica. Meanwhile, the chief mate, John Q. To tlie Editor: ' Although I have been shipping Conrad, did all that he could with the SIU for only two years, for "Smitty" until the doctor ar­ I have decided to make this my rived. We would also wish to eacareer. The SIU is the best out­ fit with the most, and I am press our gratitude to the ship's extremely proud to be a part of doctor and crew of the Santa Monica for their services in this it. My wife and family agree emergency. The crew and officers of the with me wholeheartedly and that is the best endorsement a Jean made up a sizeable collec­ man can have from his family. tion for flowers to be sent on I am enclosing a request to our behalf. I would like to thank Jimmy Slavern, who took care of this in San Juan, and our sincere thanks also to Mr. and Mrs. William West, who took care of the entire proceedings there in Balim Baltimore. "Smitty" was buried in Weelsburg. West Virginia, with many of his friends and former ship­ mates present for the services. All letters to the editor for What finer tribute could be paid publication in the SEAFAR­ any man? ERS LOG must be signed Donald N. Dickson by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. 4 4 4" letters To The Editor have the LOG sent to my wife, for she also desires to keep up with our news, views and accom­ plishments. If available, I'd also like , her to have a copy of the benefits available for the seamen and their families un­ der our welfare plan. Ernest Trakimavich (Ed. note: Copies of the LOG and the schedule of welfare benefits will be sent home as you requested.) 4- •••••eaeeeeeeeeee ADDRESS Aariut 30, 1957 LOG Ed Morris, AB, keeps things under control on the John B. Wolermon while standing gangwoy watch at a West Coast port. He looks pretty capable at it. Photo by Aronica, USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Claude Bibb Frank Peskuric Francis J. Boner Vernon L. Porter David J. Burke USPH9 HOSPITAL SAN FRANSISCO, CALIF. Simon Bunda Christo A. Houlls Noah C. Carver Vincent Kane Vincent D'Amato Donald F. Mease Thomas D. Foster Sung C. Wang Michael J. Gaudio G. L. Warrington James. Jl, - Hawkins. . 4* t Appreciates SIU Deluxe Service To the Editor: While in the marine hospital here in Seattle with pneumonia, I was running short of funds. But I had $112 due me from a shipping company here. I called the company on the phone, told them the score and asked them to please mail me the check as I really needed it. After I spoke to three different people in the office there, the big wheel said no dice; it's im­ possible for them to^iut a check like that in the mail. So next I called Jeff Gillette, our port agent here, and told him the score. The first thing I know, in walks Jeff. He not only had my check but cashed it for me on the spot. This kind of service shows what the Brotherhood of the Sea really means. David F. M. Sykes 4> 4« 4> Jean Mourns Lost Sfiipmate To the Editor: I know this letter will come as a shock to all the brothers who knew Brother Ai'za Smith. "Smitty," as he was known by all his friends, died following in­ juries sustained aboard the Jean (Bull). He was injured Satur­ day morning, July 27, while we were proceeding to San Juan from Baltimore. He- was transferred to the Grace Line's Santa Monica, which had a doctor aboard, about noon of the 27th. We later received word that he died 2:30 that afternoon. No words can express the ef­ fect this had on the crew. He was well liked by all who knew him and at the time he was transferred everyone thought he was going to be alright. The crew wishes to thank Capt. Walter Link for his prompt action in making ar­ rangements for medical atten­ tion. Radio contact was made Union Benefits Easing Burdens To the Editor: I am writing these few lines to thank you all for the bene­ fits check, which was greatly appreciated. I will also remem­ ber with deep gratitude the com­ forting expression of sympathy that came with it. I will more than miss Bill because he was such a good hus­ band. We have a wonderful family, two sons and two daugh­ ters. Steve Cardullo could tell you what a wonderful family he left behind, because he met all my family at the funeral. We also have nine grandchildren. The money will be put to good purposes. I am going to pay off our home and establish a college fund for my youngest daughter. We had intended to try for a scholarship through SIU welfare, but its generosity will enable me to fulfill Bill's wish anyway. Once again I want to say thanks to the SIU and all broth­ ers of the Union. Mrs. William F. Healy (Ed. note: Despite your hus­ band's death, the children may sttll be eligible for an SIU scholarship. Full details can be obtained from the SIU Wel­ fare Plan, 11 Broadway, New York, NY.) Belated Credit For Wunderiich To the Editor: In a recent issue of the LOG (Aug. 2, 1957) you had a poem "Approaching Storm," s u pposedly written by William I. Terry. That poem was written by me sometime in 1946 and submitted to you in 1954 among 48 other poems, some of which you have already published at an earlier date. Compare the writing of my other works with "Approaching Storm" and you will see evi­ dence to cover my statement. John F. Wunderiich SS Mermaid (Ed. ifote: Brother WunderItch's beef is well taken and his pride of authorship welldeserved. LOG records shpw that the poem in question was written by him. They also show that a poem by Brother Terry was published July 5,. 1957. It appears that in the scramble of getting out the August 2 issue the poet's credit line from July 5 .was retained. Our apologies to Brother Wunderiich for the error.) y �SEAFARERS Auffust 30, 1957 Your Gear tor ship ... /or shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SlU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport CoatM Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees, Khakis Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry ' Cameras Luggage the ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcea), July 21— Chairman, B. Butt*; Sacratary, T. Coa- CS NORFOLK (Cities Sarvlca), July 24—Chairman, N. Papplar; Sacratary, R. . Ruttkay. One man missed ship. Ship's fund. $2.62. Report accepted. Suggestion to air condition aU SIU ships running In the tropics. Patrol­ man to check slop chest. To contact AMMLA for books. SHINNECOCK BAY (Tankship), July 25—Chairman, E. CzosnkowskI; Secre­ tary, B. Falk. Some disputed OT. Two men hospitalized. Need new washing machine. VALLEY FORGE (P«nn. Nav.), July 23—Chairman, D. Martin; Secretary, W. Harris. Captain not interested in cleaning up crew's quarters; withhold­ ing stores. Some disputed o.t. Mate says sougeeing to be done on rainy day; no rain in sight. Decks to be painted. Letter to J. Algina read and accepted. Report accepted. Motion that SIU safety committee meet with com­ pany official to institute safety prac- should do with the mop and buck­ et. Now some uncharitable souls might have told him right then and there what he should do with them, but the busy steward held back a bit. Instead, he advised the BR that the cleaning implements should be put in the captain's time or another and has pulled his share of boners before advanc­ ing out of the novice's group. The rib-tickler that set the boys to laughing on the Neva West, ac­ cording to reporter D. C. Jones, came when the steward confronted his new BR with a mop and bucket Sure enough, the BR was back ten minutes later. The captain's door was locked, he pointed out, but he'd get to It as soon as the old man returned. It figures the BR got it alright, and has learned all the intricacies of jockeying a mop around the deck by now. Walter L. Busch, 37; Brother Busch died on June 1, 1957, in Port Covington, Maryland, as a result of an ac­ cident. He joined the Union in the Port of New York on April 5, 1948 and sailed in the en­ gine department. Burial took place in San Francisco Cemetery, San Francisco, Calif. tlces aboard ship. Need mixer. Hos­ pital, medicines and slop chest In bad shape. Vote of thanks to steward dept. AU beefs to be taken up with Union officials as there Is no cooperation from captain. OCEAN DEBORAH (Ovarteat Marl- time), July 24—Chairman, J. Dayla; Sacratary, D. H. Iklrt. Letter received from headquarters concerning quar­ termaster's duties. From Port authori­ ties of Yawata, re; Artleie II. Sec. 34 d. Faw hours disputed OT. Dele­ gate to check stores before sailing. Ship's committee recommends steward not to sail in that category. Steward could not obtain more milk, fruits and Amos W. Durrell, 45: On March 22, 1957, Brother Durrell died in San Pedro, California. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Phillis Durrell. Burial took place in Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, Calif. men missed ship. Replacements un­ available. One member removed, flown back to States for mental treatment. Ship's fund, $4.44. Washing machine wringer needs fixing. Need more va­ riety in meals; Insufficient meat en­ tries; dirt In drinking water due to ice obtained In Bombay. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), July 2>— Chairman, J. Quigley; Secretary, R. Klenast.' One member missed sliip in NY; messman paid off in San Juan. Two firemen missed ship In SJ. Some disputed OT. Galley doors not to be used as short cut. Sometimes Injuries result from inexperienced persons walking around cooks while at work. DEL NORTE (Mississippi), June 30— Chairman H. Crane; Secretary E. Leonord. Everything rtinning smooth­ ly. no beefs. Discussion on perform­ ers and other items. $107.68 in ship's funds. To hold weekly delegates meetings to discuss disputes on over­ time and unnecessary beefs that might come up. All performers will be dealt with. Discussions on cleaning Uvlng quarters, also proper use of crew's laundry. ALMENA (Pan-Atlantic), July ' 14— Chairman, A. Janes; Secretary, E. Mooney. Two men getting off. Report accepted. Water rusty, to be taken up with engineer. Meeting to be rotated. Beef about preparation of food. Cap­ tain terminating articles of crew mem­ bers at sea: to be taken up with patrolman. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), July 17 —Chairman, G. Fargo; Secretary, Z. Ching. All repairs made. Ship's fund, $38.28. Flowers sent for funeral of member's mother. Few hours disputed OT. Minor beef, straightened out at meeting. Want better sleeping quar­ ters. Cots missing during this voyage. Suggest members take better care of cots. Vote of thanks to steward dept. and delegate for job well done. There's a run on aspirins these days on the Neva West, especially for the harassed stew­ ard. At the bottom of it all is the new bedroom steward, a first-tripper, who is taking to his new job the hard way. Stories about first-trippers and suggested he "get busy." This cabin. They don't indulge in any ordinarily-routine assignment flus­ of this left-handed monkey are legion, since everybody tered the newcomer right" off. So wrench business on the Neva West. has been in that class at one he asked the steward what he They go right to the top. 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. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), July 4— Chairman, V. MIynek; Secretary, J. Fulmer. Beef on sailing; to be taken up with patrolman. Locks on ice boxes need attention. Need porthole screens. Ships to be fumigated. Lack of co­ operation from captain. BALTORE (Ore Nay.), July 30— Chairman, J. Oliver; Secretary, J. Mehalow. Ship's fund, $15.25. Reports accepted. New delegate elected. Slop chest price list to be posted. Vovice BR Learns The Hard Way OT Huddle On the Yaka SEA CHEST talle. Discussion on fire and boat drills. Slop Chest prices being checked; Ships fund. $161.30. Report accepted. Discussion about drinking on the Job and consequences of same. Page Thirteen LOG FELTORE (Ore), July 26—Chairman H. Murray; Secretary, W. Strickland. vegetables In Hawaii. Much dissatis­ faction on cooking. Complaint about dept. heads not carrying out recom­ mendations of safety meetings. No cooperation from chief mate and chief engineer. BRADFORD ISLAND (City Service), July 10—Chairman, H. Sibes, Secre­ tary, W. Thompson. Cigarettes to be purchased. Steward to pick up extra linen. Ship to be kept clean. No noise to be made in passageways. Vote of thanks for new washing machine. Bunks to be repaired in Linden. EVBLYN (Bull), July 2 —Chairman, A. Richards; Secretary, F. Allen. All suggestions for safer working condi­ tions were carried out. $50.30 in ship's funds. Steward asked members to please tiun In reports on mattresses or pillows that are in bad shape so that more may be ordered. Steward to order cots and chairs. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), June 2t—Chairman, S. Denfi Secretary, R. Charrlen. Two Complaints from crew about rusty drinking water. Taken up with cap­ tain who promised the tanks would be cleaned as soon as possible. Fans that were in bad condition finally were taken care of. Captain asked ship's delegate to speak to the pa­ trolman as to which department is to clean water tanks, engine or deck. A vote of thanks was given to the messmen. Crew to keep recreation room cleaner. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELD, (Bloomfield), July 23—Chairman, B. Broderick; Secretary F. Nolan. Ship's delegate elected. $1.16 in ship's funds. Discussion about draws, the amount thereof. Ship's delegate to contact patrolman in New Orleans. Vote of thanks to steward's depart­ ment. PACIFIC OCEAN (Trans. Utilities), July 7—Chairman, B. Brown; Secre­ tary, B. Amsberry. New delegate elected. Proper attire to be worn in messhall. See engineer about ice box. Need more night lunch. Shut off washing machine when not in use. Cots to be returned before arrival In port. YAKA (Waterman), June 21—Chair­ man N. S. Jeseph; Secretary, P. Denals No beefs. Everything in order. Visited boys on SS Kyaka in Pusan Md traded Members of the black gong on the Yoka huddle for a last-minute check on overtime claims before payoff in Portland, Oregon. Pic­ tured (I to r) ore Stitch, oiler; Pringi, deck engineer and engine delegate; Brennan, fireman, and Foy, fireman and ship's delegate. The boys look like they're having some earnest conversation. Photo by Sam Joseph, DM. magazines. Also gave them latest LOG. The boys were ver.v pleased to get hold of one. $14.55 in sliip's funds. New ship's delegate elected. Vote of thanks to stewards depart­ ment. Call up nearest SIU agent in cdse ship pays off in Portland. Sani­ tary conditions aft still in bad shape. This is an old beef. Please notify headquarters to get Waterman office to get after the engineers. July 14—Chairman C. Dulnnt; Sec­ retary, S. Joseph. Draw li.st to be taken up in yen, or greenbacks. New crew came on in Portland from Seattle, due to fact that ship paid off with transportation to the east coast. Most of the boys plan to cash in their vacation checks, and having a ball *• on the beaches of New York. S14.55 in ship's funds. A vote of thanks and confidence to the officials and the oldtimers in doing their utmost to help win the American Coal beef. Motion made to retain ship's delegate. A repair list to be made up before arrival at payoff port. Take care of washing machine. To keep Korean longshore workers away from living quarters. Return all dirty linen. Help keep pantry and messrooms clean. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), July 24—Chairman, J. Flannery; Sec­ retary, D. Rundblad. Repair list sub­ mitted. One man missed ship.. Ship's fund $8.07. Report accepted. New delegate elected. Messman to shape up stainless tubs for laundry, rack aft and midships. Messmen to wear clean coats. OMAR E. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship­ ping), No date—Chairman, H. Scholes; Secretary, N. Lighten. Slop chest satisfactory. Two men injured on ship—OK now. One man missed ship in Honolulu. Ship's fund $9.20. Furchased loud speaker, magazines and books. Suggestion to improve living conditions. Delegate warned crew about bad liquor and stealing in Korea. DEL MAR (Miss.), July 21—Chair­ man, R. Steugh, Jr., Secretary, C. Dowllng. One man missed ship in St. Thomas. Washing machine to be repaired. Ship's fund $391.90. Some disputed OT. Reports accepted. Mo­ tion to take up collection for hurri­ cane victims. To purchase movies next voyage. Projector, speaker and microphone to be repaired. To give $10 to each of the repatriated seamen. Athletic fund S77. Purchased athleUc supplies. New director elected. PETROCHEM (Valsntlns), July 15— Chairman, P. Eayna; Secretary, J. Fiynn. One man missed ship in Hous­ ton. Weather very hot in Gulf ports. Ship's fund $17. Some disputed OT. New delegate elected. Delegate asked membership to uphold agreement with company in accordance with headquarters' instructions. Also re­ minded non-book members of their obligations to SIU In actions and con­ duct aboard SlU-manned vessels. ANGELINA (Bull), July 23—Chair­ man, D. Dickenson; Secretary, C. Walter. Ship's fund $21.50. Few hours disputed overtime. TV needs repairing. Beef about longshoremen taking over housing (crew quarters). Send letter to headquarters. Discus­ sion on TV set; longshoremen using crew's sanitary facilities. Members urged to take good care of new wash­ ing machine. LOSMAR (Calmar), July 14—Chair­ man, H. Byrd; Secretary, A. Perkins. Washing machine wringer repaired. Some disputed overtime. Report ac­ cepted. Vote of thanks to steward dept. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), July 21—Chairman, M. Barton; Secretary, S. Slants, Jr. Foc'sle, pantry, messroom and saloon pantry painted. No launch service for shore leave in Chile. Some disputed OT. Crew warned about foul-ups. Messman missed ship—will be paid off mutual consent. Reque.st to discontinue trav­ elers checks. Ship's fund $20.30. Tele­ gram to be sent to patrolman to meet ship upon arrival. Most repairs made. Some discussion on room and board allowance: travelers checks. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for Job well done. ROBIN WENTLEY (Robin), July 20 —Chairman, L. Karalunas; Secretary, C. Mathews. One man very ill—captain radioed NY and Bermuda—doing everything possible for him. Aid ex­ pected from Bermuda. Lack of shore leave at Luderitz Bay; to be discu.ssed with patrolman. Ship's fund, $32. Some disputed OT—to be referred to patrol­ man. Report accepted. Money returned to donors. Vote of thanks to elec­ trician for showing movies—declined gift from ship's fund. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), July 21—Chairman, S. Kllderman; Sec­ retary, T. Cestentln. Ship's fund $44.22. Report accepted. Ship to be fumigated. Discussion about bread and dishes. Wait until aU OT is ok before being paid off. Check ice box. Ship in fair shape. Air conditioning not working in messhaU. Fine gang aboard. �IPM:* Fourteen SEAFARERS Baltimore Social Note Parents Applaud SlU Scholarship To tho Editor: Mrsi Logan and myself wish to express our pride, pleasure and appreciation for the award of the Seafarers scholarship to our son, John W. Logan, elec­ trician, of Poughkeepsie, NY, We feel joy and delight our son won in competition, and hold the SIU in highest regard for its royal gift. For a labor union to provide Scotfy Ross plays society reporter with this shot of Dolce Sommers, "Little Cecile" Manning, Bernard Snow and Milco James Mines making up a foursome outside "Duke's Bar" in Baltimore. Scotty says it looks like old times again. SUP SlU, A&G District 1218 E. Baltimore,St. Sheppard. Agent EAstern 7-4900 tarlALTIMORE BOSTON James Sheehan, Agent HOUSTON Robert Matthews. Agent HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 276 State St. PORTLAND Klchmond 2-0140 811 SW Clay St. CApltal 3-4336 4202 Canal St. RICHMOND. Calif... .010 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 Capital 7-6558 1419 Ryan «. SAN FRANCISCO HEmlock 6-5744 LAKE CHARLES, La Leroy Clarke, Agent 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. SEATTLE Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 912 Front St. WILMINGTON Phone 2156 MORGAN CITY Tom Gould. Agent 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. NEW YORK......675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6165 Lindsey Williams. Agent Tulane 8626 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK Ben Rees. Agent Canadian District 127-129 Bank St. HALIFAX. N.S MAdison 2-9834 128V4 Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 PHILADELPHIA S. Cardulio, Agent 337 Market St. MONTREAL Market 7-1635 PUERTA de TIERRA PR Sal CoUs. Agent 101 Pelayo FORT WILLIAM Phone 2-5996 Ontario 450 Harrison St. PORT COLBORNE Douglas 2-5475 Ontario 3 Abercorn St. Adams 3-1728 TORONTO. Ontario SAN FRANCISCO Marty Breithoff. Agent SAVANNAH E. B. McAuley. Agent SEATTLE Jeff GiUette. Agent 2505 1st Ave. Elliott 4334 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 2-1323 VICTORIA. BC VANCOUVER. BC WILMINGTON, Calif 505 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 408 Simpson St. Phone: 3-3221 103 Durham St. Phone: 5591 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 6nVi Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 HEADQUARTERS . .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER BAGOTVILLE. Quebec 20 Elgin St. Paul Hall Phone: 545 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS 52 St. Davids St. J. Algina, Deck C. Simmons, Joint THOROLD. Ontario CAnal 7-3202 J. Volpian. Eng. W. Hall, Joint E, Mooncy, Std. R. Matthews, Joint QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 Inchon-Bound? If there's still anybody around who hasn't been to Korea late­ ly, the word is out from the SS Wild Ranger that the NCO Club near "Charley" gate in Inchon is a good spot to visit. The place offers the winning combination of "fine hospitality, good food and drinks at reasonable prices," according to ship's re­ porter Don Ruddy. SAINT JOHN NB 177 Prince William St. OX 2-5431 Great Lakes District ALPENA BLTFFALO. J^Y CLEVELAND DETROIT 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Ausust 80. 1957 LOG letters To The Editor All letters to the editor jar publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Union hall. I made a coal Job the same day, but before leaving want to thank everyone in Nor­ folk for the fine treatment. If I was to write about it all, I could fill a book. There surely are a fine lot of men to talk to here. All of them from all the dif­ ferent ports are very pleased with the way things are handled. You just can't beat the service we get. While leaving the hall tonight I asked someone for an air mail stamp and when I told him, yes, I was writing home, he handed me a couple of extra ones to take along. Besides all these little details, our laundry is done free, we can get our shoes mended free if they need fixing and that snack bar at the hall is really great. There's food on the counter all the time so you can grab some­ thing any time you want, plus good coffee and two men behind the counter handling the serv­ ing. As I said, I could write a book about how all the men here are treated by the SIU. Thanks again to everyone. Bob Donahue (Ed. note: Brother Donahue, a member of the MC&S, earned a steward's utility's berth on the coal ship Thomas Paine on the basis of a 1909 American dis­ charge.) i4 4 4> Holds Majority's Opinion On Army To the Editor: Well, it's been seven months since I've been drafted, and it seems like seven years. I'm at a permanent station now and would like to receive the LOG and keep up with what's going on in the Union, I never knew how good I had it when I was sailing with the SIU. As far as food, money working conditions and just about everything, the Army stinks. I sure do miss the good chow and treatment aboard the ships. We guard the Gatun Locks here at the canal and it really makes me homesick when 1 see the ships passing through. I hope you all continue to ad­ vance as well as you have in the past few years. I'll be around the Brooklyn hall in December of '58. When the boys pass through the canal, ask them to wave to the private with the sore feet. That will be me. Jack Stark 4' 4" 4" such a generous $6,000 purse to a rank and file member, for the purpose of a university edu­ cation, is a gesture the world should well heed. It is a powerful counterblow to "right-to-work" agitators and To the Editor: their specious arguments. It sets While in the port of New up a target for other unions to Orleans on the Seatrain Savan­ use as a pattern. Without ques­ nah I ran into one of our Sea­ tion or quarrel, the "no-stringsfarer brothers, John B. Wsine, attached" scholarship sets SIU who is unable to go back to sea in the very front line of en­ any more due to illness. But he lightened labor activity. To the Editor: is still making a living selling John comes by his unionism After being duly elected honestly, his mother and myself ship's reporter at the last meet­ shoes. Any Seafarers In need of having always been active union ing on the Santore, I hardly members. To us, the most black know what to write about. This shoes would be of great help to disgrace would be a child work­ will be my first time in print, Brother Waine by contacting him at 1110 3rd Street, New ing as a scab. and also my first attempt at Orleans. In twelve years of seafaring, writing tothe public. Eddie Eriksen John has seen much of the Things aboard are running world, and has become knowl­ smoothly. We are on the Ven­ edgeable and tolerant. He now ezuela run, which is very hot, is a sophomore at New Paltz, especially this time of year. NY, college, working for a For myself, I'm hoping for the degree in education. With the Canadian run next trip and I'm To the Editor: We wish to thank each and SIU scholarship, he can work sure several others on here every one of the officers and for his master's degree. After agree with me. crewmembers of the SS Madaketi that, we trust he will be able to We do have one great advan­ for their very generous offering, do constructive things for his tage here on the Santore, and and to assure them it will be community and his Union. We also wish the most pros­ that is having with us one of the put to very good use. It was very heartwarming to perity to the SIU, which we will best bakers afloat. Brother Stan­ ley Wojton. This is the ship know that although we are un­ always greatly esteem. for you fellows with a sweet known to them they thought of Edwin Logan tooth. us and offered their help. 4" 4" Mrs. Arvella Rost There's pie three and four times a week, tasty cakes, pud­ and Mark Rost dings and a large variety of 4 4 4 other sweets. We also have To the Editor: fresh French bread at least As one of the oldtimers down three times a week, so either in Norfolk on the American Coal Stan, I or my diet has to go. To the Editor: beef, I would first like to thank Instead of the 250 I weighed I read in the LOG (August 2, the SIU officials in Seattle for when I came on here eight 1957) some comments by a their kind help and assistance weeks ago, I guess it will be couple of brothers who had the closer to 300 when I get off as right idea in regards to the in getting me here. disability-pension given out by I was picked up at my home, I sure love those sweets. All kidding aside, Wojton is the SIU Welfare Plan. had transportation East all ar­ I think the proposal that a ranged and was met by one of a great baker, and that goes for the SIU boys at the Norfolk end. the rest of the crew, too. They man could qualify with 15 years' He brought me to a hotel, where are all fine fellows. I will men­ seatime and retire at 55 or 60 tion more of them from time to years of age is fair. Let's hear I had a fine room and bath. some other brothers on this. The next morning I was time. Lawson Evans. Judd Lamb picked up again and taken to the^ Ex-Seafarer In Shoe Business Santore Baker Draws Praise Thanks Madaket Crew For Help Coal Oldtimer Lauds SIU Care Urges Easing Pension Rules Burly Bg Bernard Seaman m mm lir m mi �-'"fXt'l Aiidut SO. 1957 All of the following Si.lU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Marianne Dawn Mamllo, born David Morales, born July 24, 195.7, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ramon August 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Theodore Marullo, Tampa, Morales, New York City. Fla. ^ James Thomas Lupo, bom June 4> ^ X 27, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Maureen Cahn, bom April 13, James Lupo Jr., Brooklyn, NY. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James 4" 4" Jeronimo Rawlingrs, born July 26, K. Cann, Brooklyn, NY. 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles XXX Rawllngs, Baltimore, Md. George David Hanback, born 4" 4" • 4August 1, 1957, to Seafarer and Patricia Louise Pedraza, born Mrs. Burt Thayer Hanback, TarryJuly 19, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. town, NY. Faustlno M. Pedrazza, Texas City, Texas. SEAFARERS Fare Fifteen LOG SlU Strikes Bull Line : ri Curran Blacklist Stand Adds To Raw Record (Continued from page 3) are $336.73. The basic overtime rate for an AB is $2.06 per hour. Under the West Coast agreement, the overtime rate for an AB Is $2.81. The Union filed a 60-day strike notice with Government agencies, as required by law, after the mem­ bership had authorized a walkout against the company. The strike notice expired on August 17 and the strike began the following Monday. Bull Line operates 16 ships, principally in the Puerto Rican service. (Continued from page 2) in-August" routine is old hat to ob­ perform such a turn-about without servers of the NMU president's a qualm. It's easy; he's been doing flip-flopping. After all, Curran it for years. Curran's flip-flops and knew all about Marine Index's role deviations in the past few years in the labor spy apparatus 'that alone would have the . average functioned against the SIU in one somersault-artist holding on for of its major organizing drives not equilibrium. too many years ago. Still, that There's Curran's unconscionable knowledge didn't stop the "Pilot' rejection of the AFL-CIO position from quoting Marine Index as an on the ILA longshore situation and authority back in May. his attempt to sabotage AFL-CIO Someone might ask how come President George Meany's and the this self-appointed champion of Federation's endorsement of the fair-play, integrity and truth could International Brotherhood of Long­ shoremen. Then there's Curran's labeling t as legitimate the phony United In­ Patricia Lane Granger, born ternational Seamen's Union, which June 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. the International TransportworkAntoine S- Granger, Basile, La. ers Federation found it necessary 4" 4* 4" to condemn for "its malpractices," Opal Marin Dees, bom July 13 and "exploiting" of foreign sea­ 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Durmen. wood B. Dees, San Francisco, Calif, Llne-Up With John L. 4> 4' 4' Realizing the hardships involved Cheryl Ann Sachs, born August in taking jobs with American Coal, Most recently, there's Curran's 11, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs many of the crews have voiced alignment with John L. Lewis and Bernard Sachs, Baltimore, Md. his United Mine Workers District their appreciation to those old 50 against the AFL-CIO Marine 4" 4" 4' timers who have come forward to Mark Samuel Pappas, born July help their union. The Mae gang Engineers Beneficial Association 28, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs declared: "We, the crew of the and Masters, Mates and Pilots, Svimuel Pappas, Mobile, Ala. whose picketlines Curran will not Mae, would like to say once again, respect. 4" 4" 4J' many thanks to the old timers for Virginia Mary Shea, born July the great job they are doing In the These are aside from his alter­ 31, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, Coal beef." nate adulations and blasts—ac­ Francis T. Shea, East Boston, Mass. cording to the needs of the mo­ "A vote of thanks to the old ment—for Walter Reuther, John L. timers of the SUP, MCS, MFOW, Lewis, George Meany, Harry Tru­ and the AAG man, Roosevelt—you name him and District for their the chances are he's had Curran's , support in the EVERY SUNDAY sweet-and-sour routine. All except American -^Coal Joe Stalin, about whom Joe Curran beef," said Ralph DIRECT VOICE sung; "Hail the great and wise King on behalf BROADCAST leadership of Comrade Stalin. . ." of the crew of Curran never got around to blast­ the Santore. ing the other Joe. 4' 4" 4i That subject This amazing accumulation of closest to the<' devious and inconsistent maneuvers hearts and stom­ and positions adds up to the fact achs of all Seafarers appeared that Curi'an has "Built up a shabby, again In many of the ships reports; record of unreliability and irre­ namely, the steward department sponsibility on trade union and sigKids give dad Martin Sierra, AB, a going-over while the whole and chow. lificantly related issues. On the rec­ gang poses for a picture at the New York hall. The junior three­ Besides the usual votes of ord, then, it is quite obvious that some includes (I to r) Frank, 8; Joanne, 3, and Annette, 5. Dad thanks, complimentary remarks he is completely out of place as a doesn't seem to mind the fuss at all. were written about the excellent member of the AFL-CIO Ethical To Ships In Atlantic baking of Seafarer Bainey on the Practice Committee. Certainly Cur­ South American Massmar, and for the fine food and ran's judgment on issues and other service cheerfully given on the matters of concern to the organ­ and Alcoa Planter. Thanks were given ized labor movement is surrounded European Waters to the stewards on the Mary by a very large question mark. •vary Sunday, 1610 GMT Adams, John C., Losmar, Seatrain <11:20 AM EST Sunday) Louisiana, Lucile Bloomfleld, Fel8th St., New Castle, Ind. Get' in Charles Ramsey O WFK-3*, 10S50 KCa tore, Yaka, Arizpa, VaUey Forge, Ships in Caribbean. touch with her or your mother Contact your mother at 30 Rob­ East Coaat of South Plymouth Victory and the Alcoa America, South Atlantic Immediately. ertson Street, South Shields, Dur­ Runner. and East Coast of United States An added vote of appreciation ham, England. She is anxious to 4" 4" 4" O WFL-6S, 15850 KC* was given to seafarer Richard Vts hear from you. Ships in Gulf of Mexlco,-Curibbean, West George Elliott King of the Wild Ranger. Not only is Coast of South Amer­ 4i 4* 4* (Continued from page 2) ica, West Coast of Urgent. Contact Charles A. Dick a good night cook and baker Mexico and US East campaign and a wage Increase Frederick Parrel! MacBeth of Townsite Realty Ltd., but, according to the reports, he Coast , o WFK-95, 15700 KCt is doing very well as ship's dele­ 71 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC, im­ handed- out three weeks ago were Your wife is holding Important Ships in Mediterranean gate. papers for you. Please get in mediately, regarding property dis­ the only signs he had seen that area. North Atlantic, European and US East posal. He must hear from you by this company ever had any concern touch with her. 4« 4" 4" Coast for its tugboatmen." September 3rd. It gets lonely and time passes 4" 4« 4Meanwhile, MTD By contrast, the SIU stuck to the slowly on a long trip, especially XXX Round-the-Worid basic economic issues and gave all Roland Velasco when some one possible assistance to the Magco Broadcasts Wilton Thompsett hogs all of the Pedro Villabol wants you to con­ employees through legitimate or­ continue . . . books on board It is Important that you contact tact him at PO Box 749, New Or­ ganizational efforts. ship. But this is your wife as soon as possible. leans 2, or 3836 Canal Street, New Every Sunday, 1915 GMT Magco tows exclusively for the no longer a prob­ (2:15 PM EST Sunday) Orleans. Telephone GA 3881. Magnet Cove Barium Corp. which, 4 4' 4» lem on the Steel , WCO-13020 KCs like the Baroid Division of the 4 4« 4* Executive, re­ Europe and No. America Robert Leroy Anderson WCO-16908.8 KCs National Lead Company, is a prin­ ports Alexander Golf, ex-Council Grove East Coast So. America Get in touch with your father at cipal supplier of drilling mud and WCO-22407 KCs Brodie, since Your gear was sent to your 1145 E. Second St., Long Beach, chemicals for the Louisiana off­ West Coast So. America Brother Chester Every Monday, 0315 GMT grandmother, Mrs. H. Erhart, 116 California. shore oil industry. Magcobar, trade Mazuk took over (10:15 PM EST Sunday) Mazuk name of the corporation, is in turn WMM 25-15607 KCs the job of "ship's Australia a subsidiary of the giant Dresser WMM 81-11037.5 librarian." The rest of the crew Northwest Facifio. Industries, Inc. The towing com­ acknowledged the good job he is pany. itself operates four pusherdoing in keeping the books in Seafarers who are collecting state unemployment benefits while type boats out of a terminal at order, and in sight. on the beach waiting to ship are urged to stay put and avoid New Orleans and two more at Lake 4; 4^ 4> changing their mailing addresses if they want to continue re­ Charles; When the vessel was being Recently tugmen of the Baroid turned over to States Marine, the ceiving their checks regularly. Several Seafarers have already Division voted overwhelmingly for crew of the Mary Adams voted to experienced interruptions of from three to five weeks in getting SIU representation and are now give the ship's fund to the patrol­ their next check after they notified the state unemployment working under the protection of a man to use as he saw fit. Thinking offices that they had moved and changed their mailing address. full SIU agreement. Collective, of the brothers on the beach wait­ bargaining talks wjll be set up with An average delay of a month is reported in most cases, causing ing for a ship, they asked that Magco Towing following NLRB: the money: be spent for cigarettes considerable hardship to the men involved. . for the.men on the; beach.; . 1 Kids Gang Up On Dad PERSONALS AND NOTICES TUGS CO SIU 2-1 Stay Put For Idle Pay MARiTiME TRADES DEPARTMENT AFL-OlO : v.; •J' �SEAFARERS^ LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND QULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • Shipmates Assist In Last Rites Canadian District Wins SlU Pact On British Cabieship Seafarer D r u e y "Chips" Waters, ship's carpenter, was buried at sea August 5 after a MONTREAL—In a precedent-setting move, the SIU Can­ adian District has signed a British-flag cablelayer to an SIU agreement. current on Canadian National The cablelayer John W. Mc­ Steamship vessels. Condition-wise, the agreement Kay thus becomes the first provides such innovations as messBritish-flag ship operating in men. Before the ship became offshore Atlantic waters to sail under an SIU Canadian District contract. The Canadian District victory parallels a similar triumph last September when the SlU-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific won an agreement covering the Liberian-flag paper ptilp tanker Duncan Bay, including American wage scales. That ship operated in the US-Canadian trade, between Brit­ ish Columbia and Antioch, Calif. Signed Pho Pho Back in 1950, the SUP was suc­ cessful in winning the first Amer­ ican contract on a Panamanianflag cargo ship, the Pho Pho, which was attempting to haul gypsum from Mexico to Redwood City, Calif. The Pho Pho later became the first SS Harry Lundeberg and was covered by a model SUP con­ tract. The new Canadian agreement was signed early in July but not ratified until recently when the cablelayer put into Newfoundland for provisions after work in the Azores. The Canadian SIU won certification as bargaining agent for the ship's crew last spring. The union argued that since the ves­ sel's home port was Halifax and it didn't touch British ports, it should follow the same rules as Canadian ships In Canadian waters. Hefty Wage Boost Besides extending the SIU ban­ ner to a British-flag ship, the agreement provides the crewmembers with a hefty wage boost and with shipboard conditions that are a far cry from those they knew when the ship was run in tradition­ ally British fashion. Moneywise, the agreement gives the 60-odd crewmembers a full 30 percent boost above the wage rates SIU, the crewmen fed themselves in old fashion, via the "blackpan" route, by getting their own plates filled in the galley and later washing them themselves. Other contractual arrangements provide for welfare plan benefits and improved arrangements for shore leave, which is a unique problem on a cablelayer. Shipmates on the Robin Hoed above) carry the flag-draped )ody of Druey "Chips" Wa­ ters to the deck for burial at sea outside Durban, South Africa. Pallbearer Tadeusx Chilinski, in black suit, was working with Waters when he missed his footing and fell three decks down into the hold. Wreaths from his fam­ ily, friends, shipmates cover the body. Also xicting as ollbearers were Leo Goza, . Dolton, James Skarvelis, Earl Morris and Henry Faile. At left, crewmembers gather around the lowered flag short­ ly after the accident. Pictured are Leo Goza, John Rennie, Earl Morris, Harry Miller, Bill Hatcher, Fred Washington, William Hubbard and James Skarvelis. Photos by Merwyn "Doc" Watson. f Panama Maps 1st Inspection Of Runaways PANAMA—Panama finally appears to be taking steps to regulate working conditions Flu Shots For Seamen Readied On the heels of warning from Washington about a possible Asiatic flu epidemic, the Pub­ lic Health Service is now making plans for giving anti-flu "shots" to merchant seamen. A spokesman for the PES hospital in Staten Island said this week that so far the hos­ pital has only enough vaccine cluding seamen, should bo con­ on hand to inoculate essential in Washington has said that vac­ sidered "essential" in getting the cine supplies for the public should hospital personnel. be available by next month, and inoculations, and shipping inter­ However, the Surgeon General the PHS spokesman said that sea­ men will be eligible for the shots as soon as sufficient vaccine Is received. The shots would be given at the Headquarters again wishes to seaman's request on a first comeremind all Seafarers that pay­ first served basis. ments of funds, for whatever Ample Stocks By Fail Union purpose, be made only The hospital spokesman said to authorized A&G representa­ that by October the PHS here tives and that an official Union shoqld have enough vaccine to care receipt be gotten at that time. for all persons eligible for PHS If no receipt is offered, be sure services, including those carried to protect yourself by immedi­ on by the Quarantine Service. ately bringing the matter to the Meanwhile, PHS headquarters attention of the secretary-treas­ in Washington has said that trans­ urer's office. .. y . portation workers, presumably in­ Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts fatal fall aboard the Robin Hood while the ship was at Durban. "Chips," who had sailed for many years, was killed on July 30 when he lost his footing on the hatch combing and plunged three decks down into the hold, according to a report sent to the LOG by ship's reporter Eugene K. Dawkins. "It was during the afternoon coffee break," Dawkins writes, "when the bos'n assigned two men to help 'Chips' with his work. The two of them—DM Harry Miller and AB Tadeusz Chilinski—descended into the hold while 'Chips' stayed on deck to finish the cigarette he had been smok­ ing. Then he climbed atop the deck cargo, crossed over to the hatch and lightly Jumped to the cargo winch and from there to Waters the hatch comb­ ing. Here his feet slipped and ha fell into the hold. Chilinski, who saw him topple, rushed forward in an attempt to break the fall, but he couldn't quite make it." Dawkins writes that "Chip's" body was removed from the ship, then returned to it a half hour before sailing time. At 5:30 PM that day, while under way, six ship­ mates carried "Chips" onto the deck, and the flag-draped form was covered with wreaths. "Heads were bared," Dawkins writes, "and Captain Williamson, in the hushed silence, read the 23rd Psalm. Then his shipmates raised the body and slowly 'Chips' Waters slipped into the sea he had sailed for so many years, while each man offered up a prayer in his heart for a good shipmate taken so suddenly." ests in New York have called on the Government to give the mari­ time industry priority in getting the vaccine. Has Forecast Outbreak The Surgeon General's office has forecast an outbreak of influenza this fall and winter and announced that US manufacture are work­ ing around the clock to produce vaccine. It is expected that about eight million doses of the vaccine will be ready by the middle of next month, with about half of this going to the military forces and the rest to the public. V and safety rules on some of the ships flying its flag. The action represents the first restrictions Panama has imposed on the large "runaway" fleet under its colors. Panama's right to Inspect the ships came in an agreement with the United States that permits Panamanian maritime and labor inspectors to board Panama-flag ships crossing the Panama Canal. Panamanian-flag ships that do not enter the Canal will presumably remain unregulated. The inspectors will check on se­ curity and health conditions, in­ spect the ship's licenses and regis­ trations, check on wages and de­ termine whether the .percentage of Panamanian seamen is in accord with Panama law. The inspection system has been urged for many years by the Pan­ amanian Seamen's Union. The abuses crewmembers suffer on Panamanian and Liberian-flag run­ aways have been under attack by the seamens' movement through­ out the world. ^ IN SOTN lUmnx M£ BAP: � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource August 30, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU STRIKES BULL LINE IN WAGE BEEF 2 GULF VICTORIES BOOST SIU STREAK CANADIAN SIU SIGNS UP BRISTISH-FLAG CABLESHIP SIU HOLDS COAL LEAD; NMU MUM CURRAN ADDS TO RAW RECORD IN LATEST BLACKLIST STAND SIU TUG RAMMED – 2 LOST SUP SEEKS FAMILY BENEFITS, EXPANDED WC JOINT ACTION HEARING DUE ON ROBIN SHIP VOTE MMP, MEBA STRIKE BULL LINE WEISBERGER RAPS MSTS AS SENATE SLATES PROBE PHONY FRONTS RENEWING BID TO INFLUENCE MARINE UNIONS MA SCRAPS 50-50 FOR JAPAN WITH NEW CARGO VALUE PLAN CANADA SIU PACTS GAINING TOP WAGES PERU SEEKS 14-SHIP US GIVEAWAY MTD STEPS UP PORT COUNCIL EXPANSION APL ORDERS FIRST NEW MARINERS WC WORK IS STEADY; SF DOWN NY JOBS RISE DESPITE STRIKE AT BULL LINE CANADIAN DISTRICT WINS SIU PACT ON BRITISH CABKESHIP 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 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/30/1957 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. XIX, No. 18 1957 Periodicals Seafarers Log