http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/134132373a3bb65fde31cbb11d996a95.PDF 0f788be6a94427fdb0f3dc0b5d7a1a1e PDF Text Text .7 • SEAFARERS LOG •OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THl SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION * ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO » PHS THREATENED BY ECONOMY MOVE -Story on Page 3 Spirit remains high, among SIUNA oldtimers in the American Coal beef, as Carey J. Beck, SIU engine utility (top), gives victory highsign on Harry L. Glucksman. ABs Robert Dunkelberger, SUP; Joe Savoca, SIU, and SIU bosuns T. Cepriano and E. Anderson gather in messhall. Cepriano replaced Anderson on the ship. (Story on page 5. Feature on page 8.) r' -4 •"^1 I • . u.! "I -•I �Pkfe Two SEAFARERS Mr; 'Efhits' Plays 'Position' September 27, 1957 LOG No Break In Bull Strike; Court Sessions Continue On Co, Injunction Move The SIU's strike against Bull Line was in its sixth week today with picketing contin­ uing on three fronts despite company moves for an injunction. Seafarers now have picketlines up in Baltimore and San Juan, as well as New York. A second company try for^' an injunction is still under are the Arlyn, Hilton and Suzanne. was the Frances, which was tied up study following a hearing The remainder of the Bull Line on arrival the day the strike began, - AIMU PILOT-sepr i2,les; Wednesday before a court-appoint­ ed referee. A similar hearing is scheduled for Monday on a Bull Line petition to bar picketing by the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The licensed officers went out on strike in separate wage dis­ putes with the company two days after the SIU strike was called on August 19th. All three unions have had their own picketlines up since that time. All but a handful of the com­ pany's ships are still in operation and are expected to be tied up on arrival. The Ines heads the list of ships due back from offshore voyages and should be in New York this weekend. The others Curran Now Admits Blacklist After vehemently denying that he or the National Maritime Union had anything to do with the American Merchant Marine Institute's industry-wide blacklist, NMU Pres­ ident Joseph Curran now blandly admits its existence in the latest issue of the "Pilot." What's more, Curran concedes'*' that individual companies in this position in the face of blacklist. They realize that sea­ AMMI President Ralph Casey's being hired out of the union have been blacklisting NMU written statement to the steamship men, hall several times a year in the members for many years now. companies to the contrary. Casey NMU's action in such instances,: wrote that the matter was taken Curran says, consists of taking a "P ^^'th the NMU, which entered "trade union position"—whatever into negotiations and amended its employment clause to pave the he means by that. Curran's latest on the subject way for the blacklist as "a corrolin the September 12 "Pilot" fol­ lary to this revised employment lowed weeks of indignant denials clause ..." Denounced Casey that he had anything to do with Curran even carried his pretense the blacklist machinery set up by the AMMI and the Marine Index to the point of writing Casey a Bureau. The latter is an investi­ letter "denouncing" him for setting gations agency used by company up the blacklist—all this after agents in dealing with seamen's in­ NMU had agreed to it in negoti­ jury claims. Curran had persisted ations. Now, Curran openly admits, not only is there a blacklist but, as the LOG had pointed out many times, it existed for years on the basis of individual company action. The companies, Curran says, "simply Objections are increasing kept files on the man and when he within AFL-CIO Maritime ranks came down to the ship for employ­ to NMU President Joseph Cur­ ment, they rejected him ... the ran's membership on the AFL- shipowners were in the habit of CIO Ethical Practices Commit­ maintaining a lifelong penalty tee. Additional unions are against men guilty of only one in­ raising questions following the fraction of their rules." stand taken by the SIU, the Of course, the industry-wide IBL and others that Curran is blacklist means the companies unfit to serve on the committee. have refined the whole operation The objectors point to several by setting up a central bureau for lections by Curran which reflect that purpose. The Idea was sim­ unfavorably on him and could plicity itself. In the SIU and af­ be used to embarrass the com­ filiated unions there were pioneer­ mittee and undermine its au­ ing moves in past years in the area thority. They cite as examples of industry-wide vacation and wel­ Curran's open support of the fare plans as the most efficient AFL-ousted International Long­ system for the benefit of the mem­ shoremen's Association against bership. The NMU, by making the AFL-CIO, his cooperation use of the industry-wide formula with steamship management in for the shipowners' purpose has the blacklisting of seamen, his earned itself the dubious distinc­ intimate relationship with the tion of being first (and only) with president of United States an industry-wide blacklist. Lines, as reflected in his mem­ Curran Kids Membership bership on the so-called mari­ In attempting to excuse this time "labcr-managemcnt com­ procedure to his membership, Cur­ mittee," his endorsement of sweetheart contracts and paper ran declared that "when we receive locals as in the District 50- such letters [notices of biacklistAmerican Coal Shipping set-up. ing—ed.] from the companies, the Under those circumstances, union attempts to determine the they point out, an accused indi­ facts and takes a trade union posi­ vidual brought before the com­ tion on them." What Curran doesn't teii his mittee could raise embarrassing membership is that no other union questions about the, fitness of in maritime would permit any one of the judges. company to operate' any kind of / Ask Curran Boot From Ethics Body y normal course of events, are par­ ticularly vulnerable to loss of live­ lihood if a company could arbitrar­ ily reject them. A true trade un­ ion position is "no blacklist al­ lowed." Instead, responsible union pro­ cedure is to set up union machin­ ery for dealing with performers and foul-ups. Such machinery, under the control of rank-and-file membership committees, assures protection against personal grudges of ships' officers or company ad­ ministrators. Whatever Curran means by a "trade union position" (and judg­ ing from his "trade union posi­ tions" on the ILA and District 50, that's a pretty elastic term in his book) it is obvious that NMU men have been blacklisted in the past and are being blacklisted today, with the consent and approval of the NMU. Curran's Excuse As would be expected, Curran excuses the whole system by claim­ ing- that it is aimed at the "per­ formers" of whom he says, "We want to see them elfminated from the industry." It doesn't take much figuring for any seaman to realize that all a shipowner has to do to get rid of militant union men is to label them "performer" and make them walk the plank. Curran found the blacklist mighty handy in the past to deal with some of his opposition on the ships. It is a powerful club to have around whenever any crewmember talks back on a beef or speaks critically of the NMU's policy. Who is Herman E. Cooper? what is his role in the trade union movement?' These questions wfil be de­ veloped in future issues of the SEAFARERS LOG. fleet is idled either in Norfolk or in one of the struck ports. In ad­ dition, the Dorothy is laid up in a Chester, Pa., shipyard, and the cablelayer Arthur M. Huddell is Inactive at Port Angeles, Wash. Unable to get the SIU's peaceful picketing barred by an injunction in its first attempt in Brooklyn Supreme Court, Bull Line is trying again with, a petition. Following preliminary hearings. Justice James S. Brown named former Justice John MacCrate of the Appellate Division as a referee to hold fur­ ther hearings on the amended Bull Line petition. One hearing has already been held this week. The strike began following a breakdown of negotiations that be­ gan last June between an SIU committee and the company. The talks got underway after the SIU moved to reopen its agreement on wages and other monetary matters under the • standard reopening clause in SIU contracts. Negotia­ tions reached an impasse over Union demands for parity with the West Coast on overtime and pen­ alty rates plus a 20 percent acrossthe-board wage increase, all re­ troactive to July 1, 1957. Picketlines went up two days after the 60-day strike notice re­ quired under the Taft-Hartley Law expired on Saturday, August 17. The membership had previously au­ thorized strike action in the event the wage talks broke down. Separate negotiations by the MM&P and MEBA bogged down on the officers' demands for a six percent general wage increase plus additional compensation for the mates and engineers under a June 15, 1957 wage review. First ship affected by the strike and then the Kathryn, Beatrice and Elizabeth. The Carolyn and Jean were struck in San Juan two weeks ago. Ships' radio officers and purs­ ers, as well as longshoremen and teamsters, have all respected the various union picketlines. Turn Back 45 Vessels To Reserve WASHINGTON —One-third of the 134 Government-owned ships bareboated by private operators last year are already back in lay-up or heading back to the boneyard. The current cargo slump will re-idle 45 ships operated by ten companies under the charter pro­ gram. None of them are operators under contract with the SIU. An additional seven ships now being used by the Military Sea Transportation Service will be re­ delivered in the near future, leav­ ing a total of 87 still under charter. About half of them are carrying Government - sponsored cargoes. The rest are split between the coal trades and berth operators. The companies, covering all coasts, and the number of ships in­ volved, are as follows: American Export, 6; Arrow, 2; A. L. Burbank, 2; Greece, 1;. Isbrandtsen, 10; Luckenbach, 4; Lykes, 6; Marine Transport LJne, 4; Pacific Atlantic, 1; Pope & Talbot, 5; T. J. Steven­ son, 1, and Stockard, 3. Second US Strike Ends Gas Turbine At Union Oil Vessel Sails SAN FRANCISCO—Members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific have started manning vessels of Union Oil's Pacific Coast Trans­ port fleet after the company signed a contract with the Radio Officers Union settling their 11-week strike. The ROU struck the company in June. The union sought wages in the Union Oil fleet on a scale with those paid in other fleets. The contract grants immediate wage and benefit increases, with parity being achieved by a second wage increase on January 1. A converted Liberty ship powered by the world's largest free piston gas turbine sailed from New York last month for operating tests. The gas turbine ship William Patterson, which is propelled by a 6,000-hp engine, will carry military cargo to Northern Europe during the experiment. It is the fourth Liberty in the Government's $12 million experimental conversion and engine replacement program, and the second powered by a gas turbine. Power for the Patterson is sup­ plied by six free piston gas gen­ erators, or "gasifiers" on a common Sept. 27, 1957 Vol. XIX No. 20 piping, and a turbine. The gas gen­ erator produces hot gases for the turbine, which supplies shaft horse»' power. The gasifiers can use Bunker C PAUt IlAlL. Secretary-Treamrer and other low grade fuels, and have HEBBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ MAN. Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWUC high thermal efficiency. General SPIVACK, AL MASXIN, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Motors, which developed it, be­ Writers. BILL HOODY. Gulf Area Repre­ sentative. lieves that the plant \Wll be approx­ imately 20 percent more efficient Publishad blwaalcly at tha haadquartara tha Seafarars Intarnatlonal Union, At­ than equal size steam or centrifu­ of lantic A Gulf District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth gal gas turbine installations.Avanua, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Entered as second class matter The Maritime Administration be­ at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under lieves that the free piston plan of­ ha Act of Aug. 24, 1912. fers "exceptional possibilities" for future applications.' SEAFARERS LOG �September 27, 1957 SEAFARERS Pace Thre* LOG Back Door Attack Hits PHS 1 How To Help The Hospitals The latest threat to the Public Health Service hospitals can best be answered if Seafarers, members of their fam­ ilies and friends let Congress and the Administration know where they stand. The SIU is convinced that closing of the Savannah hospital, should it take place, would be fol­ lowed by further cutbacks in the Public Health Service. Write now to the officials an€ Congressmen listed below as well as to your own Senator and Representative. Marion B. Folsom, Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, DC. Dr. Leroy Burney, Surgeon General, US Public Health Service, Washington, DC. Sen. Lister Hill, chahman, Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare; Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson, chairman. Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, Senate Office Build­ ing, Washington, DC. Rep. Herbert C. Bonner, chairman, House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries; House Office Building, Washington, DC. Rep. John E. Fogarty, chairman. House Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Education- and Welfare; House Office Building, Washington, DC. Wage, Pension Benefits Gained in Pacific Pact SAN FRANCISCO-Joint negotiations by the three unions of SIU Pacific District with West Coast shipowners has again paid off for the membership, this time in increased wages, )ension payments, logging * imits and'pre-shipping medi­ cordlngly. Overtime rates for en­ try ratings was increased to $2.25 cal examination facilities. f The new pension which will ap ply to the members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen, and the Marine Cooks and Stewards have been ratified by the respective memiberships. Under the new agreements wages .were increased $20 to $37 a month with cargo and freight han­ dling penalty rates going up ac- Seattle Slows, Ratings Ample SEATTLE—A proposal was made at the last membership meeting, reports Jeff Gillette, port agent, concerning the possibility of haying a patrolman stationed in Portland, Oregon, to service vessels docking In that area. As it now stands the patrolmen have to work out of the Seattle hall and spend most of their time traveling anywhere from the Canadian border to Coos Bay. It has been a slow period on the shipping front. Although registra­ tion has dropped off slightly, the port has plenty of rated deck and steward department men. The SS Wild Ranger, Fairport, Yaka (Waterman) and Ocean Joyce (Ocean. Trans.) paid off during the past two weeks. The Wild Ranger, Fairport and Ocean Joyce signed on again while the Yaka went into temporary lay-up. She is expected cut again in approxiniately two v/eeks. The Texmar, Seamar (Calmiar) and Rebecca (Intercontinental) put into port to be serviced. an hour while they jumped to $2.98 cents and hour for rated men. Under the new scales, a bosun on a passenger ship will make $707 a month while a bosun on a small freighter wil draw $574 a month. AB watch-stander rates are now $478 per month. Payments under the three-union combined pension plan were in­ creased by 25 percent, bringing the maximum payment up to $125 a month. Also accepted was the abolition of two-for-one loggings as of the first of October. In addition to wage and pension increases, the operators agreed to pay five cents a day per man to build medical clinics. The clinics, which will be named the Harry Lundeberg Memorial Clinics, will furnish pre-hiring medical exam­ inations to all union members re­ turned to jobs. Examinations by the clinics will be accepted by all of the contracting companies. It was also announced that a joint approach would be held with the Internal Revenue Department to work out a more equitable sys­ tem of taxing seamen's wages. The Department now considers wages as earned when paid. But in some fields, especially the maritime in­ dustry, this results in a seaman being taxed in one year for money earned during an earlier period, often pushing.up the tax-rate ac­ cordingly. Some recommendations to rem­ edy this situation, outside of a Government ruling,.would be to have the company pay a seaman his. earned income before the end of the tax calendar year, or to adopt a pro-rata payment system. • Savannah, 3 Other Hospitals Threatened In Economy Move WASHINGTON — A renewed attack on Public Health Service hospitals for seamen has been launched by the Bureau of the Budget. After allowing this yearns appropriation for the hospitals to go through without a murmer of oppo­ sition, the Bureau is nowt sharpening^ the ax for next year. The first step in the cam­ paign is a move to shut down Public Health hos­ pitals in Savannah and three other cities. The move is in the form of a "survey" which will "determine the most effective and economical means of providing medical care for its beneficiaries now receiving care through Serv­ ice hospitals located in Chicago, Detroit, Memphis and Savan­ nah . . ." The announcement adds "The new studies will be made as a re­ sult of a suggestion by the Bureau of the Budget that perhaps other medical, care facilities in these areas could provide satisfactory medical care more economically." PHS Now Target While the Service announcement tried to soften the blow by stating that "no immediate changes are contemplated in the existing pro­ gram," SIU headquarters is con­ vinced that the PHS hospitals are now the target for Administration forces who are out to shut them down. The point of the proposed sur­ vey is to determine whether sea­ men and others eligible for PHS care could be treated more cheaply by entering into contracts with private doctors and private facili­ ties. If the survey were to come up with figures "proving" a saving, it is expected that tremendous pressure would be brought to bear to bring about abolition of the present PHS program. Union reaction to the latest at­ tack on the hospitals was swift. "The SIU serves notice," SecretaryTreasurer Paul Hall declared, that it will oppose very strongly any renewed efforts to whittle away the PHS medical care pro­ gram for seamen. Destroying Pub- SCHEDULE OF SIIT 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: October 2 October 16 October 30 November 13 Under fire once before, Savonnoh PHS hospital is one of four such facilities which could be closed if survey ordered by Bureau of Budget finds that private treatment is "cheaper." i lie Health Service facilities for the sake of paper savings is the falsest kind of economy which will only result in added costs to the Gov­ ernment and the shipowner in the long run." Cut Rate Medical Care Experts on medical care and hospital administration agree that it would be practically impossible to provide services the hospitals now offer under the proposed con­ tract system. What it would mean is that existing medical services to seamen would be sharply cut back because an adequate private program would cost far more than the present cost of the hospitals. The real target of the survey then, is reducing or doing away with medical services for seamen. The high cost of private medical services for seamen has been con­ firmed by the experience of PHS in cases where seamen have been hospitalized elsewhere because of an emergency. (See story adjoin­ ing). Once before, in May, 1953, the Savannah hospital was the target of the economy ax when Mrs. Oveta Gulp Hobby, then Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, proposed closing the Savannah, Fort Stanton and Cleve­ land hospitals. The last two were shut down, but a vigorous SIU campaign saved the Savannah hos­ pital. It was admitted at the time by a Department spokesman that clos­ ing of the Savannah hospital would be a serious reduction of medical services to US seamen since it is the only such facility existing be­ tween Norfolk and New Orleans. Lundeberg Intervened After the Savannah closings were rescinded, Mrs. Hobby came up later in the year with a proposal to shut down all medical treatment facilities for seamen. That proposal blew up a storm of protest in mari­ time quarters. The Hobby plan was dropped in 1954 after the late Harry Lundeberg, SIU of NA presi­ dent, had a conference on the sub­ ject with President Eisenhower at the White House. Now the Budget Bureau seems bent on resuming a piecemeal at­ tack on the hospitals in the hopo that such a move would stir up less opposition than the whoiesala shutdown. Aside from providing medical care to seamen. Coast Guardsmen and to several groups of Federal employees, the PHS hospitals have served as training centers for MDs, specialists and technicians, many of whom later go out and serve tha community in private practice. Closing of the hospitals wou'd add to the serious shortage of such training facilities. The hospitals have also made notable progress in many medical research areas. Emergency? Notify PHS, Crews Told Seamen who are hospitalized in emergency cases in facilities other than those of the Public Health Service are urged to contact the PHS as soon as possible so that a transfer can be arranged. The rules of the Service permit the hospital to take financial re­ sponsibility for seamen's care at other facilities in genuine emer­ gencies. However, the Service is anxious to reduce such situations to a minimum. In many instances, the cost of such emergency treat­ ment at private facilities haa proven to be excessive. Consequently, ship's officers, crewmembers and others are urged to contact the nearest PHS facility immediately in an emergency to prevent hospitalization of seamen at other facilities or to secure transfers as soon as possible. The PHS maintains ambulance services for such cases. In New York, the hospital tele­ phone Is Glbrall^r 7-3010. ri �SEAFARERS rzge rour LOG St. Louis MTD Council Chartered • September 27, 1957 September 4 Through September 17 port Charter for newest MTD port council is presented in St, Loujs^ by Harry O'Reilly, executive secretary of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (right), to council president John Nabor, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 688. Looking on (I. to r.) are council secretary Edward Adams of the Masters, Mates I Pilots and Edward Weber of Firemen A Oilers Local 6, council vice-president. Pocket-Size 'Bug' Is Business Must Boston • oaoooaea**** . New York • •••••••••••• . Philadelphia ••••••••aoooo . . Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Lake Charles .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle • •••••••••••• . DOCK B Ens. A 7 78 26 53 2 18 3 17 5 1 .6 5 17 7 19 9 14 14 4 36 16 46 9 8 2 15 58 10 29 7 28 19 3 13 11 17 3 2 3 10 25 6 12 10 22 19 DocB B Bnfl. A Eng. B 156 16 Dock A Total Port Stcfc A' Boston New York Philadelphia .... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah T.nnpa Mobile New Oi'leans Lake Charles .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .... Seattle Eng. B Dock A Dock 1 6 4 8 5 2 1 7 5 8 16 8 17 3 287 139 Stow. A Stow. B Tetol A Total B Total Rag. 2 10 6 13 6 0 3 1 28 5 10 2 14 4 15 166 50 132 36 22 10 65 199 25 78 44 85 55 7 41 22 47 14 3 12 16 70 18 41 21 50 37 22 207 72 179 50 25 22 81 269 43 119 65 135 92 Stow. A Stow. B Total A Total 8 Total Rog. 288 104 982 399 1381 4 92 8 33 10 '4 3 24 •e-. 67 2 17 17 27 20 Shipped 1Dock C 0 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 Ina. A 1 44 10 27 5 4 2 27 43 10 14 3 28 16 Ens. B 2 S 6 6 8 3 1 11 16 5 13 8 20 8 Eng. C 0 5 1 1 5 0 1, 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 Stow A 1 37 7 25 5 5 0 33 35 4 15 5 29 11 Stow. Stow. B C 1 9 3 2 4 2 1 3 12 5 12 8 10 4 Tetol A 0 4 125 4 0 30 87 0 0 20 0 19 0 7 0 90 0 129 2 24 0 60 15 1 0 92 0 45 stow. Total c A 7 747 Total B 4 20 13 16 17 7 3 21 33 18 41 24 47 15 Total Total Ship. C 0 15 1 3 6 0 1 1 2 3 0 3 0 1 8 160 44 106 43 26 11 112 164 45 101 42 139 61 Minature tape recorders that can be carried in a pocket 18 Stow. Stow. Dock Deck 1Dock Eng. Eng. Total Total Total Enfl, are becoming a popular itepi among business and labor a e , A B B C Ship. A C A B spies the "Wall Street Journal" reports. The "Journal" calls 11 234 18 ^12 76 279 36 1062 91 112 Total tape-recorder eavesdropping a-*^ "rapidly growing develop­ be carried in a briefcase and cover SIU shipping hurdled the 1,000-job mark once again during the last two weeks despite ment" in the business world a 60-foot range. A tie-clasp usually the idling of the bulk of the Bull Line fleet. The total number of jobs > dispatched was and cites tiguics showing that one serves as a convenient place to 1,062. Registration totalled 1,381, showing a slight rise over the previous period. Seven ports listed shipping I manufacturer of a midget recorder hide the mike. It seems _the only way to make gains and three others held to tripled liis sales in two years. The midget recorders, the paper sure conversations are not being the status quo. Improved job «ays, "arc finding much use in give-and-take labor negotiations." It quotes a New York ".security consultant" (ex-lie detector special­ ist for the Armed Forces) as re­ porting that they sometimes are planted in rooms "where labor negotiators are planning sti-ategy." In addition, recorders find a multitude of uses in the business tr. Seafarers' A-1 Job On Beefs Applauded "bugged" is to hold meetings in bathing suits in a rowboat 40 yards from shore. But somebody had better cheek that rowboat first. activity was marked in Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, Mobile, Hous­ ton, Wilmington and San Fran­ cisco. "Steady" was the word for New Orleans, Lake Charles and NEW YORK—Shipping has remained fairly steady in Seattle. The West Coast ports this port during the past two weeks, reports Bill Hall, as­ seem to have snapped back after a brief lull and the Gulf, except sistant secretary-treasurer. With the exception of a few key for Tampa, remains busy. New ratings, class A men should • York, Boston, Philadelphia and be able to ship out without should be good. The Josefina (Lib. Tampa were the only areas show­ much difficulty since many of Nav) was in port after an ll-month ing a decline. the berths are still being filled tramping trip in the Far East. Needless to say most of the men The greatest activity was still in by Class "B" and "C" men. The New York "Daily Worker," the deck department, with the wid­ Headquarters, Hall said, would were anxious to stretch their legs voice of the Communist party in est spread between registration like to extend its thanks to all of on the beach for awhile before America has become a victim of and shipping. Black gang registra­ the brothers who are doing more shipping out again. capitalism and is forced to make tion generally kept pace with the than their share in the beefs and "drastic changes" in its fight for jobs available, while the steward organizing drives now going on in suiwival. The newspaper is now go­ department was the least active. the various ports. There has been ing to publish only a four-page Jobs for class A men rose to 70 no trouble getting men to take edition, four days a week. percent of the total shipped, as turns on the picketlines down at In a front page editorial, tlie class B dropped to 26 percent.-' the Bull Line pier, and around a Worker announced that "constantly Four ports shipped no class C men few of the hold-out companies falling circulation and a virtual at all. Class C shipping dropped being organized by the MAWD. New financing is being sought by ban on advertising" with "mount­ to four percent of the total. He praised the men working on the SlU-contracted TMT Trailer ing publication costs," were major The following is the forecast the Robin Line fleet ships under Ferry Inc. to overcome a financial causes behind the cutback. adverse conditions. They are con­ loss suffered during 1956. Eric port by port: Boston: Fair . . . New York: tinually being swamped with propa­ Rath, president of the company, The paper, which had been the official organ of the US Communist Steady . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . ganda from the NMU, he said, but has informed creditors that he was party since 1924, has "reached bot­ Baltimore: Fair . . . Norfolk: Slow are doing their jobs in true SIU seeking funds to pay outstanding tom" financially. Instead of its . . . Savannah: Slow . . . Tampa: style. debts and continue the company's There were 33 ships in port dur­ program of establishing trailcrship Quiet . . . Mobile: Good . . . New usual eight-page, five-day-a-week publication, the paper will now Orleans: Good . . . Lake Charles: ing the pa.st period. The Alcoa services between the US mainland, come out with a four-page edition, Steady . . . Houston: Good . . . Ranger, Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Part­ Puerto Rico and the We.st Indies. Monday through Thursday, and its Wilmington: Fair . . . San Fran­ ner (Alcoa); Ideal X, CoaMnga Rath attributed the company's Hills, Almena (Fan-Atlantic); Hur­ 1956 losses to delays in converting 12-page weekend edition on Frid- cisco: Good . . . Seattle: Good. ricane, Madaket (Waterman); Steel the Carib Queen and Florida days. Rover, Steel Executive (Isthmian); Queen for trailership service, as According to figures quoted in Robin Mowbray (Robin Line); Can- well as operating difficulties on the editorial, the paper's deficit is tigny (Cities Service^ Seatrain the Carib Queen, including a approaching the quarter million Georgia ((Seatrain); Pan boiler explosion. mark while its income for the past The Carib Queen had made two year is running $50,000 below last Ship's delegates are urged to Oceanic Transporter (Penn. Nav.), year's. A major setback was the notify the Union immediately and Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ trial voyages to Europe on MSTS riers) all paid off. The Barbara charter before going into service failure of the paper's spring fund when a shipmate is taken off raising drive to meet expectations. the vessel in any port because Frietchie (Liberty Nav.), Robin on the islands run. In addition to the Carib Queen, Of the $100,000 goal, it has been of illness or injury. Delegates Mowbray (Robin); and Steel Ad­ TMT had been operating a num­ should not wait until they send vocate (Isthmian) signed on. able to raise only $45,000 so far. Among the vessels in port to be ber of smaller vessels as well as It was just over two weeks ago in the ship's minutes but should that the Communist party in the handle the matter in a separate serviced were the Young America some unmanned LSTs which were US announced that its membership communication, so that the Un­ (Waterman); Val Chem (Heron); hauled by tugs on charter from the had dropped down to 10,000, a loss ion can determine in what man­ Seatrain's Georgia, New York, US government. Texas, Louisiana and Savannah; The Carib Queen is the first of some 7,000 members in the past ner it can aid the brother. Yorkmar, Massmar, Calmar (Calti-ue "roll-oh, roll-off" ship in com­ It would also be helpful if year alone. As for circulation, the paper, which had boasted of a read­ the full name, rating and book mar); Alcoa Rynner and Partner mercial service carrying trailer ing public of 100,000 in the '30s, now number was sent in. - Address (Alcoa), Steel Maker (Isthmian; trucks and private cars on three moans of "slightly under" 10,000 these notifications to Welfare Robin Sherwood (Robin) and Cities deck levels. It was originally *. Seiwice Baltimore (CUies Service). Landing Ship Dock that had been daily, and "slightly over" 13,000 on Services at beadq^ters. Shipping for the "next period converted for roU-on service; the weekends. • ^ 'Worker' Down To Four Pages New Financing Sought By TMT arena whether it is spying out in­ formation about a competitor's plans or making sure the prices quoted by salesmen are on the level. The recorders are so effi­ cient that the chairman of a New York State legislative committee said that "wire tapping is small potatoes." A typical unit, one of the small­ est available, is less than seven Inches long, four inches wide and IVi inches deep. It can pick up sound from 20 feet away and re­ cord 20 minutes' conversation. Other, larger-sized ones can easily Notify Union About Sick Men �SEAFARERS September 27. 1957 Pare Five LOG Navy May Discard 'Effective Controi', Magnuson Reports '4?. The "effective control" theory used to justify the Govern­ ment's ship transfer policy may finally be on the way out. Sen, Warren G. Magnuson said last week he expected the Navy to reverse itself and-*" though they were under the torpedo the whole idea. Panamanian or Liberian flagi Since the start of the trans , -t • Thus, though scores of transfers had reduced the US tramp fleet to dangerous levels by 1956, de­ fense needs were still said to be safeguarded. Now standing by while ship is in lay-up, these three SIU oldtimers are shown aboard the Cleveland Now, says the chairman of the Abbe (I to r) J, Davis, wiper; John Olsen AB; Aldifonso Galindez, bosun. At right, Felix Villiran, Senate Foreign Commerce Com­ mittee, top Government defense steward utility on the Harry Glucksman, is shown at work in the galley. planners appear to be taking an­ other long, hard look at the whole shipping picture. The White House announced some time ago that the future status of the privately-op­ erated merchant fleet was being studied by the National Security Council, the nation's top policy The increasing number of "no board, in connection with overall beefs to report" appearing in the defense planning. NORFOLK—Plagued by a declining coal market, the American Coal Shipping Company ship's minute Conflicting views voiced by Gov­ has placed two vessels in indefinite lay-up in the past two weeks. A third ship, the com­ points out the ernment officials at Congressional pany-owned Coal Miner, has been in lay-up for the past four weeks but is scheduled to fine Job being hearings earlier this year finally take on a crew sometime to-> — done by the vari­ drew assurances from the Pentagon day or over the weekend. laid up. It had 18 SIU men in the quested 30 ships from the Govern­ ous shipboard ment. Six were broken out, and delegates to keep that the merchant marine still was The ships in lay-up are the crew. then breakouts were halted because their vessels run considered "vital" and was not be­ Martha Berry and the Cleveland As a result, the count on the four ning in true SIU ing abandoned. However, no major Abbe. There is some question as ships still active at the'moment of labor disputes involving AFLstyle. Special effort was put forth at tha last to whether or not the ships will be stands at NMU 60, SIU 52. In ad­ CIO maritime unions, including the mention went to session to salvage the shipbuilding decommissioned .as there is no car­ dition, the company has been fol­ SIU, Masters Mates and Pilots and the delegates of budget, and it emerged finally as a go in sight for them. Coal rates on lowing the NMU's tack on chal­ Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ Padgett the Steel Maker. meager $3 million item. ciation. Of the six, there are just A reversal of Jthe "effective con­ the European run have been fluc­ lenges to the discharges of SIU four left in operation today. The crew \\'ants to go on record as oldtimers. The company has been tuating at or under $4 a ton, which •saying they appreciate the time trol" principle would mean greater is far below the break-even figure The bottom has dropped out of refusing to rehire SIU men whose and energy put in by W. A. Padgett chances of success for a sizable for UjS-flag Libertys. the coal export market, with some discharges have been questioned as ship's delegate, Fred Umholtz shipbuilding appropriation next by the NMU and the Coast Guard. moves in Europe to rent Liberty Lay-up Helps NMU of the deck department, Lawrence year. Sen. Magnuson said he was This, of course, has helped NMU ships as dead storage for huge coal The effect of the lay-up. by co­ Mitchell of the stewards and Leon­ optimistic this would come about. stocks that cannot be moved off in its efforts to grab the lead. He sharply criticized the Depart­ incidence or not, was to throw the ard Pardeu who represents the the docks over there. Fleet-Wide Majority black gang. To summarize their ment of Commerce for the failure lead in the fleet to the NMU. Two report: "No beefs, everybody of the last budget and for "putting of the three ships now inactive, the Even with this latest NMU tac­ the American merchant marine un­ Abbe and the Coal Miner, had SIU happy." tic, the SIU would still be holding Also brought into the spotlight der wraps." Magnuson said "if we majorities on board. The Beri-j' was a 99-96 lead if ships in laydon't do something next session, split- down the middle, 14-14. up were all running with their ori­ were the delegates of the Del Sud, Thomas Liles, Nick Fuukeii, H, our ship construction program will Meanwhile, other ships have ginal crews. It was noted that the come and gone since the Abbe was company had laid up the Abbe, a Green and Paul Huseby. Ship's drop to nothing." delegates Thomas Hill of the ship with a heavy SIU majority, Oceanstar and John Jellette of the and then, a few days later, found Grain Shipper were also cited by cargo for the Walter Hines Page, their shipmates for doing "a fine a ship on which NMU leads by a job." good margin. As reported in the September Originallj\ just one year ago, 13th edition of the SEAFARERS American Coal Shipping had re­ The spectre of a New York City LOG, brothers on subsidy for a foreign-flag shipping the SS Seamar company is being created by tha got roused up A week of hearings on the SIU's petition for collective conflicting cost estimates on a over a year-old bargaining voting on Robin Line ships has come to a close in new municipal pier for the Hol­ misdated report ^ ^ A P A HER, S land-America Line. New York. The National Labor Relations Board regional which was sent At odds are the city's Depart­ in and printed office is passing the testimony ment of Marine and Aviation and under a current on to Washington headquarthe Port of New York authority, a date, "Not only ters for final decision. bi-state body created by the New do we have one Both Moore-McCormack, the York and New Jersey state legis­ of the best stew­ current owners of the Robin Line, Hunter latures. The Port Authority claims ards afloat, writes and the National Maritime Union the city agency underestimated the ship's delegate B, Hunter, but we intervened in the case to oppose costs of the proposed West Side ^ AiOW IN SOTH want to straighten out the record giving Seafarers on Robin Line SAN FRANCISCO—Seafarers in terminal for Holland-America by and let you know that this ship is ships the right to vote for the un­ this port have continued to enjoy $7 million. in very good shape with good cooks another period of good shipping The difference, it contends, will and messmen and a top-notch ion of their choice by secret ballot. and from the number of vessels ex­ Meanwhile, the NMU has un­ mean a loss of almost a half mil­ deck department. "And, he added, leashed a propaganda barrage on pected in, future shipping also lion dollars in annual rentals to "don't forget our fine engine de­ the ships in efforts to win alle­ looks good in contrast to what the city under its lease agreement partment. They are doing a great other ports have been reporting with the foreign line. The De­ job considering the ups and downs giance from the crewmembers. lately. Filed August 9 partment of Marine and Aviation they have on these Libertys." There were four vessels paying The SIU filed its election peti­ has countered with a charge that tion on August 9 in order to pro­ off, five signing on and eight inthe PA's figure was a "guessti­ tect the job rights of Seafarers on transits during the past two weeks. mate," since its engineers had no the Robin vessels after Moore- The John C (Atlantic Carriers), way of checking the actual plans. McCormack attempted to turn the Rebecca (Intercontinental), Iber­ The city's figure is $18 millionville (Waterman) and Alcoa Pointer plus; the Authority's, $25 millionA reminder from SIU head­ crews and the ships over to the (Alcoa) paid off while the Maiden plus. NMU. Seafarers on the ships have quarters cautions all Seafarers Creek, Iberville, Wild Ranger (Wa­ Previous municipal waterfront leaving their ships to contact been forced to work under NMU terman); Alcoa Pointer (Alcoa) and contract conditions without the op­ projects have not always been the hall in ample time to allow self-supporting. One completed in the Union to dispatch a replace­ portunity of deciding which union Natalie (Intercontinental) signed on. 1953 under a different city admin­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ shall represent them. The SIU has represented the In-transits were the LaSalle, istration is still operating at a fore paying off may cause a de­ loss. Howevei', the city agency layed sailing, force the ship to fleet since 1940 when it won an Chickasaw (Waterman); Pacific sail short of the manning re­ election by a count of 199 to one. Cloud (Compass); Lawrence Victoi-y said Its present $187 million water­ It was one of a . series of SIU (Mississippi); Arthur M. Huddell quirements and needlessly make front program would be self-susthe work tougher for your ship- election victories in many of its (Bull); Steel Worker (Isthmian); sustaining and that terms for tha contracted fl^ts following NMU Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Carriers) and •^lates. Hol^p^-^j^X^ca based challenges to SIU representation.| the Texmar (Calmar). on ^t principle. fer program, US approval for the runaway registry of American ships has been based on the belief that, in an emergency, the Government could find them "available" even New Coal Fleet Lay~Ups Cloud Company's Outlook Ai^ue Over NY 'Subsidy' Aid To Dutch Hearings End On Robin Line Vote, Await Decision Frisco Boasts Lots Of Action Quitting Ship? Notify Union iBootUVN SAOUAoee' -iS • M �Fagre Six S£^F^Jl£llS Seafarer A Citizen After W-Yr. Fight September 27, 195T LOG Courtesy Helps A ten-year fight to block deportation and win American citizenship wound up in success for Seafarer Felix Dayrit, He was sworn in as an American citizen after President Eisen­ hower signed a series of priv--* ate bills passed at the last ses­ 1947 and came into the. Union ac­ sion of Congress giving him cordingly. Now that his long fight for citi­ and several other aliens permisBion to reside in the United zenship has been won, Dayrit will be able to take time out to study States. Dayrit, who sails as wiper, has for a rating in the engine depart­ been bucking for citizenship ever ment. since he came to the United States on a US vessel, the Staghound, in September, 1946. At the age of 29, Dayrit had enlisted in the US Army in Aus­ tralia back in 1943 and served for three years. His wartime serv­ ice qualified him for citizenship but because he was sailing on The Radio Officers Union and merchant vessels he missed out on an Immigration the American Radio Association have jointly announced the sign­ hearing in 1946, Then, he said, his wartime eligi­ ing of a no-raiding pact calling for bility expired and Immigration a program of mutual assistance on Etarted putting pressure on him common problems. A series of joint meetings led to be deported to the Philippines. Following the passage of the Mc- to the pact-signing September 12. Carran Act, he ran into serious It will be implemented by a threeman committee representing each difficulties. "The Union was very helpful to union. The ROU-ARA agreement fol­ me then," he said, "very often giv­ lows a similar pact announced last ing me letters to Immigration as­ suring that I could ship out so fall between the SlU-affiliated that they would give me the neces­ Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Marine Engineers Bene­ sary shore leave." After previous attempts had ficial Association. Agreement among the engin­ failed, Dayrit succeeded in getting eers' unions followed shortly after legislative relief through Congress. He took his oath of citizenship the MEBA announced the sever­ ing of its ties with the National on September 10th. Dayrit came to the United States Maritime Union and the "AFL-CIO originally on an NMU-contracted Maritime Committee" composed of ship but being dissatisfied with former CIO organizations. The conditions aboard there, switched MEBA-NMU break after a 20-year to the Isthmian fleet. He partici­ alliance erupted over the refusal pated in the organizing drive and of the NMU to support the en­ the subsequent Isthmian strike of gineers in the American Coal Ship­ ping beef. The alliance among the radio officers' unions calls for coopera­ tion on the economic, public re­ lations and technical fronts "to op­ pose any efforts to water down the radio safety provisions of the LAKE CHARLES- -Residents of law ..." The unions also agreed Lake Charles and neighboring to draw up a joint code of pro­ towns are breathing a lot easier, fessional ethics for the seagoing reports Leroy Clarke, port agent, radio officer. since Hurricane Esther decided not General chairman Andrew Macto stop and pay a visit. The port Donald and secretary-treasurer got hit with some of her tail winds Joseph P. Glynn signed the pact but there was no damage reported. for the ROU, and president W. R. Meanwhile union leaders from here Steinberg and secretary-treasurer and New Orleans are in a huddle Bernard L. Smith for the ARA. working out plans for their next West Coast ROU representative move in the building bee in Cam­ Lester Parnell and ARA viceeron Parish. president Philip O'Rourke will Shipping held its own during the round out the three-man commit­ past two weeks, with a few Class tee for each union on the joint "C" men scuring berths. Calling council. into this area were the Govern­ Both unions are outgrowths of ment Camp, CS Baltimore, Council earlier organizations, from which Grove, Cantigny, -Chiwawa and the the ROU seceded about 1940 due Bents Fort (Cities Service); to alleged Communist control and Maxton, Ideal X, Warrior (Pan-At­ then received an AFL charter lantic); Pan Oceanic Transporter through its parent Commercial (Penn. Nav.); Del Campo, Del Telegraphers Union. The ARA Rio, Del Santos, (Delta); Lucille group broke off later, in 1947, and Bloomfield (Bloomfield); Petro- was part of the CIO. Both are Chem (Valentine); Val Chem (Her­ members of the AFL-CIO today. on). All were reported in good Shape with no major beefs. ROU, ARA Sign Mutual Help Pact Storm Skips Lk. Charles Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention of the secretary-treas­ urer's office. • • ' • An invisible but very important factor in shipboard safety is the state of mind of the crew. A ship that is relatively free of irritations and arguments, where con­ sideration for one's shipmates is uppermost, has a bet­ ter chance of being accident-free. It's been well estab­ lished by the experts that men who are peeved and upset are more vulnerable to accidents. That's how courtesy toward one's shipmates can help. It means showing those little considerations of daily shipboard life like keeping quiet in the passage­ ways so others can sleep. A sleepy seaman finds it tough to be alert on the job. It means reducing per­ sonal beefs and arguments to a minimum ar^d making allowances for other's likes and dislikes. What it all adds up to is that a happy ship is a safer ship. Safety and shipboard courtesy go hand in hand. Tampa Hopes For Pick-Up TAMl A—Although it was a poor period for shipping in this area with only two in-transit vessels constituting all of the business, it is expected to pick up somewhat during the next two weeks. The Warrior (Waterman) and Alcoa Pilgrim (Alcoa) called into port to be serviced. Both vessels were Jn , goodshapo with no, rq^ ported beefs.. r ( 'I I Ah SlU Ship IS a Safe Shif. \ - : •' H 'mmm'M -* I �September tl, IMT SEAFARERS YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH LOG Page Seven Gateway City AH Set For Debut Seafarer's Guide To Better Buying By Sidney Margoliua Bald? Toupee Is'Only Answer People have a lot of trouble with hair. Men often feel they don't have enough. Women worry about superfluous growth. All this concern has made the public a target for television, radio and newspaper ads from hair "consultants" and sellers of tonics, and dan­ druff removers, shampoos and other products. Bald-headed men are specials game. Scalp "specialists" sell them everything from expensive "treatments" to bottled lotions and sham­ poos for home use. In one case, Frommes Scalp Specialists ran an ad (in the "BuffaloCourier Express") showing before-and-after photos of customers who apparently had grown new hair. The ad claimed the photos were not retouched. But one man whose photo was shown told the Buffalo Bet­ ter Business Bureau the picture was "highly exaggerated, misleading and untrue." He stated he had paid $130 for a series of treatments with a verbal (not written) guarantee of results, but still was bald, as the BBB officials could plainly see. The Frommes representative retorted First of the C-2s to be con­ that the customer had lost the growth shown in the photograph beeause verted into a contoinership, he had stopped the treatment. the SlU-monned Gateway A whole string of hair-treatment firms, some with offices in a num­ City shows off her radicallyber of cities, recently have been charged by the Federal Trade Com­ different superstructure as she mission with exaggerated claims. Among them are Keele Hair and undergoes sea trials off Mo­ Scalp Specialists: Rogers Hair Experts; Bishop Hair Experts; Merrill bile. Ship is scheduled to Hair and Scalp Consultants; Kelvex Inc.; Collins Hair and Scalp Ex­ open formal coastwise conperts; Winston, Ltd.; and Loesch Hair Experts. tainership service on Octo­ Bishop, which has offices in several cities, had advertised that "Bald­ ber 4. At right are a few of ness can be prevented in almost every case . , . "in almost every the hundreds of trailer bodies case, baldness starts with some lo­ cal scalp disorder . . . can be cor­ and cabs stacked in Water­ rected quickly by Bishop Hair Ex­ man-Pan Atlantic's Port New­ perts." Bishop has denied the FTC ark terminal in anticipation of charges and insists its treatments the start of the contoinership are "beneficial." Similarly, Mer­ run. rill, Kelvex, Collins, Carey and Winston have denied they misrep­ resented the benefits of their hair and scalp preparations. But, the FTC says, the companies' prepara­ tions would have no value in treat­ ment of the most common type of baldness, known as "male pattern baldness." Keele and Rogers send out sales­ The AFL-CIO Executive Council has ordered the sus--t men to all parts of the United pension of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for York, James R. Hoffa of Detroit, States and Canada to sell their being "dominated or substantially influenced by corrupt in and Rep. John F. Shelley, foimer preparations. The FTC reports fluences." The action paves the> head of the California State AFL. that the salesmen are advertised Hoffa, like Beck, has been a prime way for expulsion of the giant ance of sharply critical reports as "famous trichologists." They target of the McClellan Commit­ set up temporary offiees usually union from the 15-million- against all three suspect unions tee and the AFL-CIO Elliical Prac­ member merged labor federation, by the Federation's Ethical Prac in hotels, and advertise for people tices Committee. Hickey is familiar to come in for diagnosis and ad­ if It does not make changes in its tices Committee. AFL-CIO Presi to Seafarers as the secretary-treas­ official family. dent George Meany and other Fed­ vice. The complaint charges that the salesmen do not have competent This week's move against the eration spokesmen have made it urer of Local 807, composed largely training in dermatology or any/other branch of medicine dealing with Teamsters had its forerunner in plain that "corrupt" unions deserve of waterfront teamsters in the NY the diagnosis or treatment of scalp disorders affecting hair. 1953 when the AFL ousted the old no refuge in the AFL-CIO and can area. Another widely-advertised hair and scalp preparation is Persulan, sold by Drake Laboratories, Inc. You may have seen or heard news­ ILA on similar grounds and char­ only bring harm to the labor move­ papers, magazines or radio ads for Persulan. A typical claim: "I have tered the International Brother­ ment as a whole. A number of Congressmen tried treated four men with thin temples and bald spots and they can truly hood of Longshoremen in its place. Z Others Face Axe to push through new restrictive say that Persulan really stopped that hair from falling and grew hair on the thin bald spots . . ." The Council's clean-up drive was legislation against trade unions at Persulan just won't do these things, the FTC experts say. also directed at the Bakery and the last session and are ready to Loesch Hair Experts advertised products for home treatment with Confectionery Workers and the try again when Congress meets in such claims as "Results from home treatment are quickly noticeable Uited Textile Workers, which January. Any failure to act by the .. . usually it takes just a few weeks to cleanse the hair of dandruff... likewise face expulsion by the end Federation would be regarded as kill the bacteria swarming underneath the scalp, correct local dis­ of October. A fourth AFL-CIO or­ an Invitation for even stricter orders and stop excess hair fall." But an FTC examiner found that ganization, the Laundry Workers measures in Congress. WASHINGTON—With their bid none of Loesch's products will prevent or overcome any type of bald­ International Union, has been The Executive Council's suspen­ ness or hair loss. Nor will they cure bacteria "swarming beneath the under suspension since May. sion edicts emphasized that its find­ for a rate boost frozen by the Fed­ scalp" because bacteria don't exist there. Fast-breaking developments shap­ ings did not represent an "indict­ eral Maritime Board, two SIUPeach Ftaa Doesn't Last ing up in Washington and Miami ment" of members of the unions contracted operators in Jhe Puerto It is true that some preparations as Loesch's may cause a fuzi to will likely produce further action involved who "want, and are eor grow on a bald scalp. This fuzz is known as "lanugo" or "puppy hair.' in the AFL-CIO clean-up campaign. titled to have, a clean union." It Rican trade have asked for an But it is not hair and never grows to real hair. Also, such fuzz sub­ The Senate's McClellan Committee said its case was basically against emergency rate increase of eight sequently often drops off and is not replaced, the American Medical resumed its hearings in the capi­ officials who refused to explain or percent until the Board sets final Association reports. tal as IBT delegates continued con­ answer substantial derogatory rates. Attornies representing Al­ Most cases of baldness derive from three factors: heredity, hormonal verging on the Florida resort city charges against them. These dealt coa and Bull, in asking for the balance and simply getting older. These types are what are called for their regular union convention with the use of union funds and emergency rate, promised to re­ "male pattern baldness." There is really no known product or treat­ opening Monday. union position for personal pur­ imburse shippers if the FMB ment that will prevent this common type of baldness, or grow hair. poses, improper handling of wel­ should find against them in rate Voting by the AFL-CIO's top There are a number of products useful for removing dandruff scales, governing body followed the Issu- fare funds, failure to act against hearings scheduled for January. The petition said that the eight although some merely contain alcohol which dissolves surface dandruff. corrupt union officials or those But the relief afforded by lotions and shampoos is only temporary. charged with corruption and sim­ percent emergency increase is "the ilar grounds. absolute minimum required by the For example, the FTC has issued a complaint against the Helena Curtis "Enden Shampoo." These ads showed a man scratching his head The Teamsters convention will carriers ... to tide them over the as a voice asked him: . . . "don't you know there's a new proven way elect a new union president one next four months." The argument, Seafarers mailing in checks week from today, succeeding re­ was challenged by the Puerto to end your dandruff problems once and for all?" The FTC complains or money orders to the Union tiring president Dave Beck. this commercial is misleading because, it says, Enden will not cure Rican government wliich declared to cover dues payments are dandruff or have any other lasting effect. The condition will return if He was suspended as an AFL- that the figures used underslated urged to be sure to make all of CIO vice-president and member of company profits. the regular use of the products is discontinued. Claims that a hair lotion or "tonic" will "nourish" the hair also them payable to the SIU-A&G the Executive Council last Spring The opei'ators' action was should be viewed skeptically, the BBB's warn. The fact is hair gets, District. for refusing to explain charges con­ prompted by a decision of the Some Seafarers have sent in cerning his handling of union its nourishment from tlie blood stream and you can't feed the roots checks and money orders in the funds. These charges formed part board to put off a general rata from outside like fertilizing grass. boost that had been scheduled for What is beneficial is the massage you give your scalp when you names of individual headquar^ of the basis for the suspension of September 18. apply a hair tonic.. This may stimulate a flow of blood to the scalp ters officials. This makes for a the IBT itself this week. Governor Luis Munoz Marin has problem in bookkeeping which with possible benefit. You can massage without buying a tonic,, of fading contenders to succeed threatened to charter sliips for the can be avoided if checks are course. Many tonics do contain a counter-irritant which further helps made out to the Union directly. Beck Include Thomas J. Haggerty trade under government) auspkei stimulate a flow of blood. . . of Chicago; Thomas Hickey of New if the rates are boosted.... _ .J -M . AFL-CIO Orders Teamster Clean-Up Operators Seek Interim Boost in PR Rates Make Checks To 'SiU-A&G' ••x . M: -L �Pasre Eight SEAFARERS LOG 8eilt«mber 27< 1957 States Still Ux In'57 On Base Pay, Child Labor A majority of the states have been ri6gligent during the past 20 years in providing up-to-date standards covering minimum wages and child labor, Statistics from a recent sur-> vey published by "Labor's consistencies" in the procedure of Economic Review" revealed setting wage on an industry-wide Selection of headlines from Seafarers LOG shows some of highlights of year-long American Coal Shipping beef. that 22' states have-. no minimum wage provisions at all while all but six fail to provide legislative pro­ tection for children doitig agricul­ tural work outside of school hours. In 1956, it was pointed out, 70 percent of the women studied in the retail trades field in Pennsyl­ vania earned $1 an hour or less, while in Arkansas a similiar study uncovered wages as low as $7 per week in some counties. While about 24 million workers are covered by the Federal miniimum wage law, the article contend­ ed, another 20 million must depend on their state laws for any pro­ tection. This situation, it continu­ ed, is due to the "delays and in- Coal Beet Xelebrates' Birthday It was just a year ago this coming Thursday that the Fed­ eral Maritime Board gave its official blessing to American Coal Shipping Inc. by agreeing to charter to it 30 Liberty ships for the coal trade. That-* date, October 3, simultaneous­ been struggling vainly to clear the ly marked the start of an in­ decks for the American Coal op­ basis through wage boards. Instead of adopting the wage board type of protection, more and more states are adopting the basic minimum wage for all types of work. This procedure, they said, is much easier to administer than a number of separate regulations. As for child labor laws, the ar­ ticle reflected, they were written when farming was considered ^ "family business' and thus exempt­ ed from these provisions. But the states have failed to take into con­ sideration today's modern farm factories and are leaving children of all ages open to vicious exploi­ tation. Today 22 states exempt agricul­ ture completely from child labor laws while 20 other states and the Federal government exempt such work When done outside school hours. But in many areas from Maine to California, farmers are relying on so-called "crop-yacar tions" to cut up the school term so as to completely nullify even these bare minimum standards. The effect of these reduced and cut-up school terms was reflected in a 1956 survey by the Department of Labor on the scholastic achieve­ ments of working farm children. Over 57 percent of the 4,000 chil­ dren studied were in grades below normal for their age. any ACS ship at the time, but NMU was an" ally of District 50 in Curran informed the MEBA he its efforts to raid AFL-CIO unions. would order his membership to Curran's defiance of AFL-CIO cross the picketlines and berated on behalf of District 50 evidently the officers for striking against the was based on his belief that he vasion of the maritime union field eration and pave the way for fur­ company union set-up. He had de­ could oust the SIU from the fleet by John L. Lewis with the active ther District 50 raiding in mari­ cided, for his convenience, that with the company's help. When District 50 was a "recognized" mari­ the Federal Court spelled out hir­ aid and support of the National time. time union. Maritime Union. ing rules for the coal fleet, specify­ Paper Local Established MEBA Breaks Away ing that seniority would prevail, At the time of its formation, As soon as the company had its MEBA's response was to break Curran exulted that NMU would American Coal had advertised it­ self as a $50 million combine which charters okayed, it created a paper its tie with the AFL-CIO Maritime "whip the SIU." was going to establish a new Amer­ ships' officers union out of thin air Committee (the old CIO Maritime Much to his chagrin, oldtimers ican-flag operation and develop the and "signed" a dummy agreement Committee). It went on record to from the SIU and Pacific District coal-carrying trade, as well as jobs with the "union," a previously non­ "condemn the policy of the Na­ unions turned out in sufficient for the United Mine Workers existent Norfolk local of District tional Maritime Union ... as be­ numbers to give the SIU the lead members. What was mot advertised 50. The non-existent union was ing completely inconsistent with in the fleet shortly after crewing v/as its other objective, that of given jurisdiction over all officers, the time-honored obligations of a of the ships began in April. That finding a new outlet for the activi­ deck and engine, to be employed sister maritime union . . ." lead has held on a fleet-wide basis ties of the Mine Workers District on America Coal ships. Meanwhile, the SIU had gotten for the past six months, despite In that same week, ACS huddled into a beef with the company on NMU's initial edge of six jobs on 50, an affiliate of UMW that had been created expressly for the pur­ with the National Maritime Union its own hook. When the SIU the Coal Miner granted to it by BALTIMORE — Although shipi pose of raiding and harassing mem­ and signed a back door agreement learned of the company's success the court. ping has picked up somewhat dur­ ber unions of the AFL and CIO. which was later invalidated for all in bidding for Government char­ Seafarers Fired ing the last two weeks over the Since the United Mine Workers practical purposes by the National ters, Seafarers started approaching When SIU refused to be prior period. It is still considered is part owner of American Coal Labor Relations Board. The NLRB the company, to apply for jobs with slow for this port. But the next along with several coal producers pointed out that the agreement was a view toward organizing the ships. "whipped" Curran again turned to period offers promise of increased District 50 for help. Mates and signed before the company had and coal-carrying railroads and Approximately 300 men applied job activity as three vessels, the Lewis, as a member of its board of a single ship or a single unlicensed and all of them were rejected, with engineers got to work firing SIU SS Mermaid (Metro Petroleum), men in large numbers on a variety crewmember for the NMU to directors is in a position to push many being refused a job applica­ Oceanstar (Ocean Clippers) and through his own objectives, the for­ represent. It wasn't until December tion even though the company was of trumped-up charges. NMU men, the Winter Hill (Cities Service) are for some reason, were immune to 13, 1956, two months later, that mation of the company was just scheduled to fill some 900 jobs on expected to take on full crews very what the doctor ordered for him. American Coal got a ship. This was 30 ships. It was then that the SIU such firings. One chief engineer soon after a short lay-up. The reg­ who made the mistake of firing the Chian Trader, the only ship filed charges against the company Or so he thought. several NMU members was given ular calls for Ore line vessels It is generally agreed that Lewis the company owns which was pur­ at the NLRB and started to picket his walking papers and the NMU should add to the pick-up. himself was the moving foixe be­ chased from Arc Steamship Com­ American Coal ships. members were reinstated. Organizing in this area has con­ hind the formation of the company pany, renamed the Coal Miner and Late in January, 1957, Maritime tinued to meet with success. Three Not even this tactic, which has since he broached the idea orig­ crewed by the NMU with the ship's Administrator Clarence Morse more, companies have been can­ been the subject of additional SIU officers hired off the street. inally back in 1952. halted further breakouts to ACS One of the unanswered questions because of the labor disputes in­ Labor Board charges, proved suf­ vassed and pledge cards are being Previous M'time Raids about American Coal is how it volved. A few days later, the ficient to give the NMU the edge signed in rapid order. An election District 50's venture into mari­ managed to get charters from the NLRB, on the basis that the com­ it so desperately sought and is bid is expected in the near future. There were 11 ships paying off time was not new. It had estab­ US Government when it did not pany had discriminated against still seeking through a variety of during the last period. They were lished footholds in American Ex­ own or operate any ships of its own. Seafarers, went into Federal Court questionable moves. port back in 1946 when it signed a As for the company, it has paid the Feltore, Oremar, Cubore and got out a temporary restrain­ Sharp Reaction back door agreement for ships' of­ heavily for becoming a pawn of (Ore); Mae, Jean, Edith, Emilia ing order forbidding the company The reaction to District 50's in­ from refusing employment to Sea­ Lewis' labor ambitions. The terms (Bull); Young America (Water­ ficers in that fleet and broke a strike by the Marine Engineers vasion was sharp. The Masters, farers." of its charter specified that the 30 man); Oceanstar (Ocean Clippers); Winter Hill (Cities Service); and Beneficial Association. It also had Mates and Pilots and Marine En­ It was at this time that AFL-CIO Liberty ships it was to get were contracts with assorted tug, barge gineers Beneficial Association (who President George Meany inter­ to be a stop-gap until modern coal- the Steel Apprentice (Isthmian). and other harbor operations in a as licensed officers, do not come vened and invited all AFL-CIO carriers came off the drawing Signing on were the Feltore, Orenumber of East Coast ports, al­ under NLRB jurisdiction) had been unions involved to meet with him boards. The Federal Maritime mar, Cubore (Ore); Kenmar and though was recently cleaned out meeting with the company seeking on February 21. At the meeting, Board had specified that it would the Bethcoaster (Calmar). of Baltimore by the SIU's Harbor contracts when District 50's paper Meany put forth a package pro­ review the situation within six Fourteen vessels called into" and Inland Waterways Division. Norfolk local was sprung on them. posal calling on the SIU to with­ months to assure that the company port to be serviced. They included And Lewis had established a close The officers unions started picket­ draw from the fleet, in return for was carrying out its construction the Cubore, Alcoa Planter, Alcoa Runner, Flomar, Santore, Steel relationship with, the International ing the company's offices and later which the MU was to support the plans. Longshoremen's Association after it ships, when ACS started break­ officers' unions. In the last few months there has Rover, Venore, Steel Executive, it was ousted from the AFL by ing them out of the boneyard. (All not been a whisper out of the com­ Baltore, Venore, Alcoa Partner, SIU Agrees To Settle the ships' officers on llie Chian loaning it some $400,000. pany on its long range commit­ Alcoa Pegasus, Alcoa Roamer, With the establishment of Ameri- Trader, who were MM&P-MEBA The SIU agreed to do so in the ments. . A sharp decline in the coal Marore and the Robin Goodfellow. ican Coal, Lewis saw the oppor­ members, were fired when ACS interests of AFL-CIO harmony al­ market has made for additional tunity for a new breakthrough for took possession of the ship). though it felt it had a soiid beef difficulties. It remains to be seen The MEBA, which had a close against the company. Nevertheless how long American Goal will per­ District 50.. What's more he found himself an ally in the ranks of the relationship with NMU for 20 the NMU refused to withdraw even sist in trying to undermine AFLAFL-CIO In the person of NMU years, approached that union .seek­ with a guarantee of a tree hand CIO maritime unions and how long That convinced the NMU will assist the company in President Joseph Curran.. Since ing its support. NMU had not in the fleet.. then, the Lewis-Curran axis has placed any crewmembers on board SIU and the officers unions that its objectives. Bait. Union Drive Gains �; i^i- .;-r.;^. .-vj-i IV'V September tl, IMI SEAFARERS IPG Pate Nine Another PHS Service: Dental Care for Seamen One of the unpublicized aspects of the Public Health Serv­ ice is the complete dental care program offered to American seamen. Seamen who are eligible for PHS treatment are equally eligible for dental repairs. Where necessary the den­ tal department will provide a new set of choppers to those seamen who need them. Like other PHS services, dental treatment is provided cost-free to qualified men. The PHS dental set-up is geared to the seaman's schedule, since unlike a shoreside resident, a seaman can't stretch out his dental visits over a period of months. The Public Health facilities are such that in the New York area seamen can get all their dental needs taken care of inside of a month, and that would include the two and a half to three weeks needed to make a new set of dentures when they are called for. , ., A few figures will serve to illustrate the scope of the dental services. In New York between the PHS outpatient clinic in Manhattan and the Staten Island hospital there are 24 dentists available. Thirteen dental chairs assure little or no waiting for service. Dr. Robert Moore, the chief of dentistry in this area, reports that in 1956 alone the New York facilities handled 36,433 dental visits, making untold thousands of fiillings. His department extracted over 11,000 decayed teeth and manufactured approximately 2,500 new dentures. The department also serves as a training center, offering intern­ ships to dental school graduates. PHS facilities in other cities, while not quite as elaborate, are ample to take care of sea­ man's needs. . , , A popular misconception among seamen is that there is a charge for dentures. Some charges used to exist but were abolished six years ago. The PHS will not replace single teeth but will provide dentures where a man's chewing is seriously affected or where the absence of teeth would inter­ fere with his job, such as in the steward departments of passenger vessels. Any Seafarer who enters the hospital or the outpatient clinic for treatment of another ailment is entitled to a dental checkup if he so desires. Or he can get his dentistry taken care of while waiting for a good run to show up on the board. Unfortunately, sea­ men, like other mortals, tend to post­ pone the inevitable visit to the den­ tist until they really start hurting. While the PHS can, and does, a good job of repair and replacement, the best set of dentures doesn't adequ­ ately substitute for nature's own. The regular dental check-ups of­ fered to Seafarers free of charge are the ideal way to prevent dental troubles and keep teeth in good con­ dition to tackle those shipboard steaks and chops. Technician finishes off set of dentures in the hospital lab. I •4\ • ^ • .. •• One of the 24 dentists on the Public Health staff in the New York area. Dr. Charles P. White, chats with Seafarer Lowell Harris. An in-patient, Harris took the occasion to get his teeth treated. I "Sll Dr. Robert Moore, chief of dentistry in the port, checks Harris' record. Overhead light (top) puts out about 900 candlepower, makes for excellent viewing. Dr. Alfred Popper checks teeth of Seafarer Rufus Free­ man while Mrs. A. Cahill, hospital nurse, stands by with chart. JIIIIBiiR Seaman coming into hospital intake office can request dental check-up along with other treatment. Outpatients at Hudson Street clinic as well as men in other ports can get same services. _ j -^ \ Harris demonstrates device which reduces pain of drill­ ing. By pressing button, water spray is ejected from drill tip, keeps drilling heat down. �Pafc Tea SEAFARERS INOUIRING SEAFARER QUESTION: Have you cut down on your smoking because of all the reports about smoking and cancer? Adrain C. Torres, AB: No sir, and I don't think I could even if wanted to. I've been smoking too long now and rcelly enjoy good cigarette with my coffee, am a very light smoker, less than a pack a day, but as I've said, just enjoy that smoke. As for.its causing cancer, that's something else. I never felt better, and I'm in good health. 4* t 4. t Robert Hutchins, cook: I'm not an excessive smoker as it is, so the reports have not caused me to cut down any. But if the reports were proved to be 100% correct I think I would cut down, or cut it out entirely. But from what I've read, it does not affect the light smoker, and that's my class. t r h 5. r 4^ Jim Staebler, FOW; I have cut down on my smoking, but not be­ cause of tliese reports. It is sel­ dom that I smoke while on a ship for I am more re­ laxed there, but I do smoke while on the beach. Guess it's the tension. Smoking » probably is a cause of cancer, but I think there are other factors involved too, and it is not cigarettes alone. 5. 4> Aniello Verdemare, OS. I don't have much faith in those reports. am a heavy smoker and have been for quite some time. I doubt I could quit even if I did believe the re­ ports. In fact, I should not be smoking right now, but what can I do? As a concession I use filter-tip cigarettes. They are easier on the throat. 4* 4' 4' Bill Williams, AB: I am smoking Ifick Geiling, baker: No, I have just as much as always for I don't not cut down any on my smoking believe that because of the smoking causes reports. I think lung cancer as there must be (he reports say. I something to .iust can't see them, but I don't why some of let it worry me. Ihese people who Just as long as worry so much I'm not sick. I about it use fil­ don't worry. The ters and the like. people who are If I had the always worrying choice of filters or not smoking. end up in that specially padded I'd give up smoking entirely. room. iiii LOG Sail Ship Sinks; 80 Men Lost The loss of 80 West German sea­ men on th bark Pamir in mid Atlantic Sunday may finally spell the end of Germany's fleet of merchantmen under sail. Only six men from the sailing ship are reported safe, despite conflieting reports earlier as the Pamir was battered by hurricane winds about 600 miles off the Azores. The vessel carried a crew of 86, includ­ ing 51 maritime cadets. The Isbandtsen ship Saxon and a Coast Guard cutter picked up all sur­ vivors during an international airsea search. The 3,000-ton Pamir, a fourmasted ship, was built in 1905 and was part of a fleet of cargocarriers under sail that was broken up six years ago. She and her sister ship were bought by a West German shipowner while bound for the scrap heap and put to sea again as combination freightsh'ps and training vessels. They were recunditioned under govern­ ment subsidy contracts. Unprofitable since then, the ship has been tramping all over the world. Four of the dozen sailing vessels under the German flag in the last 30 years have been lost at sea. The latest loss may finally idle the rest for good. 'Can-Shakers' Have No OK The membership 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. Canada SIU Backs Copper Strike QUEBEC—Over 100 Seafarers of the SIU Canadian District, joined a motorcade in a "March on Quebec" demonstration protesting the Canadian government's inactivity in the face of violence against striking members of the United Steelworkers Union at Gaspe Copper mines in Mur--*""—"— — — dochville, Quebec. the company announced that it until they were finished before The strike has resulted in would not deal with the steelwork­ .telling them to return to their the death of two USWA members. Injuries to scores more, and exten­ sive damage to strikers, and union properly. With one exception, the strike has won the complete sup­ port of a unified labor front throughout Canada. The exception is the United Mine Workers Dis­ trict 50 which has manned two cargo ships and is carrying "hot" copper ore from the struck mines. The Steelworkcjs called the strike on March 11 after the presi­ dent of the union's local was fired by Gaspe, apparently because of his position in the union. This was the climax of a long series of anti­ union measures employed by the company in an effort to break the union. Tlie Steelworkers Union, which represents 95 percent of the employees involved, has been try­ ing for the past 12 months to secure certification from the Que­ bec Labour Relations Board. After firing trie local president. ers "because the union hadn't been certified," and started importing strikebreakers from all over Can­ ada and Europe. The company built bunkhouses on the top of a hill on company property to house the strikebreakers, Vhile some 200 armed Provincial police mounted guard around the plant and bunkhouses. Squads Attack Pickets Company strong-arm squads have attacked pickets and overturned cars while the police stood by. In one instance hundreds of union demonstrators, including Claude Jodoin of the Canadian Labor Con­ gress and members of the Cana­ dian and Catholic Confederation of Labor, were stoned while picketing the company plant. Scabs, safe behind their bunkhouse walls and police guards showered the pickets with rocks the size of baseballs. Many cars were thrown out of control and damaged, and six visiting unionists required hospital treatment. Armed police fired tear gas at the pickets in warning against an attempt to storm the hill. After the demonstrators left the lines, company squads broke into the USWA office and wrecked office furniture and equipment. They slashed upholstery, over­ turned seven cars, and broke win­ dows. The provincial police wailed bunkhouses. Dynamite Kills Striker Earlier in the strike one steelworker was killed and three In­ jured in a dynamite blast. The "March on Quebec" demon­ stration was called by the Quebec labor movement to present provin­ cial Premier Duplessis with a brief asking for positive action against the company's tactics. Scores of automobiles driven by Seafarers joined the procession to Quebec. At one time the line of cars stretched "for over 45 miles. In the provincial city tens of thou­ sands of unionists assembled before the legislature building while Roger Provost, president of the Quebec Federation of Labour, Louis Laberge, president of the Montreal Trades and Labor Coun­ cil, and many other labor leaders assailed the company's anti-labor tactics and the government's handsoff policy. Assail District 50 In speaking of the action of UMW District 50, the "Canadian Sailor" said "... we feel that by their contemptuous and shabby tactics to nullify the success of a beef which is supported, and is of vital importance to the entire Legitimate Trade Union movement of Canada, UMW District 50 has lost all color of right to be regis­ tered by union bretaren anywhere, of any affiliation, as a bona fide labour union... -September 27, 1957 ALCOA eiNNANT (Alcoa), Awf. IS— Chairman, A. Abramt; Sacratary H. RIdgaway. Vota taken on present method of job caUs. AU voted in favor. New delegate elected. Water too hot for baths. Find oat Why no water was obtained in Trinidad.'Pan­ try to be kept clean at night. Salt" and pepper shakers to be returned to messhaU. ALCOA RANISER (Alcaa), Aug. 34 —Chairman, P. Whithaus; Secretary, A. Carpenter. One man faUed to join ship and asked to be paid oif. Repairs not completed. New delegate elected. Keep bathrooms clean. Need new percolator cord, new screens and wind scoops. CITRUS PACKER (Waterm-,n), Sept. 3—Chairman, A. DeLanay; Secretary, W. Harper. Method of Job calls to remain the samo. -Trash and chains to be removed from deck. Ship needs fumigating. Electrician to be noti­ fied when drains are stopped up in wash room. repaired in Texas City. Ship's fund, $60.44. Soma disputed OT. Showers to be painted next trip. Discussion altout feeding longshoremen. Request different assortment of crackers. Need clarification on firing men not aboard one hour before sailing time. ALCOA CAVALIER (Alcoa), Aug. 31 —Chairman, C. Wandel; Secretary, L. Culllot. Company to give polio shots. Request better service from ship's doctor and larger water cooler. See what can be done about air condi­ tioning. MICHAEL (Carras), Aug. 35—Chair­ man, J. Parks; Secretary, O. McLean. Pay off in NJ. See delegate If you need mattress. Patrolman to make rounds. Ship needs fumigating. Wash­ ing machine to be kept clean. Drain lines to be- blown out and cleaned. See patrolman about fans. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Aug. 4—Chairman, T. Clough; Secre­ tary, Vy. Lane. One man missed ship JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), Aug. 39—Chairman, L. Meyers; Secretary, . in Baltimore.'S.afel.v rules disregarded when ship is loaded. I'his is to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to Steward dept. Lengthy dis­ cussion on repairs. BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Aug. 35—Chairman, R. Yeretze; Secretary, B. Shultz. New York sub.sistence last trip to be discu.s.sed with patrolman. Ship's fund. $10. Vote of thanks to men organizing American Coal. Repair list to be made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. W. Calefato. Some mixup on replace­ ments. Only delegates can obtain draws from office: no individual draws between draws. Beefs to be brought up at meetings, not discussed in passageways. Ship's fund $22.90. Electric steam iron purchased to be crew's property. New delegate elected. Pantryman to assist messman. Dis­ cussion on service in messhall. Beefs to be made through proper channels. Laundry not to be hung in recreation room. Use fidley for all laundry. KENMAR (Calmar), Jun* 33—Chair­ man, J. Blake; Secretary, J. Marshall. Some disputed OT. Suggestion that company and ship safety committees take action concerning gangway con­ ditions at Spat-rows Point. Gangway facilities unsafe and hazardous. Aug. 18—Chairman, O. Hildreth; Secretary, M. Ward. One man left ship due to Rlness. Some disputed OT. Rearrange steward dept. foc'sles: steward should he on mates' deck consistent with other Llbertys. Hepair lists made up. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. MARORE (Ore), Aug. 33—Chairman D. Stone; Secretary, I. Class. Galley repairs to be done in shipyard. Ship's fund $3.02. Some disputed OT. Re­ quests cold drinks and butter for night lunches. Knock on doors be­ fore enterting. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Aug. 18—Chairman T. James; Secretary, R. Barrett. Crew warned against performing. Offenders wiU be pun­ ished. New sec'y-reporter elected. Ship's fund $6.40. Each member to donate 50c for sports equipment. Keep messroom clean. Discussion on rusty water. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Aug. 31—Chairman, V. Orencio; Secretary, N. Power. AU detaUs taken care of before sailing. Ship's fund^ $27.91. New delegate and reporter elected. Discussion on getting crew's quarters sougeed and painted, keeping pantry and messroom clean at night and care of washing machine. No spare parts available. Keep aU outside screen doora locked in port except one near gangway to keep natives out. ALMENA (Pan-Atlantic), Aug. 35— Chairman, A. James; Secretary, M. Eschsnko. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. Fan to be placed in pan­ try. Portholes to be checked and repaired. BALTORE (Ore), Aug. 1—Chairman, D. Buck; Secretary, W. Turpln. No beefs. Ship's fund $19.25. DEL ORO (Miss.), Aug. 11—Chair­ man, D. Ramsey; Secretary, V. Fitz­ gerald. Disputed OT and penalty cargo time straightened out and p.aid last trip. All beefs to be handled by dent, delegate.s. Members warned about de­ layed sailing. Ship's fund. $:!.3.09. Mag­ azines pureha.sed. New dclegale and treasurer elected. Hooks to be in­ stalled for cups in messball. Crew instructed on proper use of washing machine. Need more di.shcs in pantry, more variety of jams and jellies. STEEL APPRENTICE (Islhmian), May 32—Chairman, W. Velasquez; Sec­ retary, F. Perez. No beefs. Coniinunlcations posted. Aug. »—Chairman, L. Russi; Secre­ tary, J, McMahon. New stores lo be taken on in Bombay. Bosun li.-id argu­ ment regarding fire hose. Man got sick; doctor recommended Riving up the sea. Delegate recommended chockup at clinic. Water situation checked into. Tanks cleaned 6 moiiflis ago .md should be examined before signing new articles. Water has been salty during hot weather at Daminan and Has Tanura and tanks are rusly. Beefs to be handled through dcpl. delegates first. Repair list: to be prepared. .New man picked up at Khoramshar. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Aug. 35 —Chairman, V. MIynek; Secretary, J. Fulmers. Crew's quarlers lo be painted. Beefs to be discussed before signing on. Air ducts to be cleaned and filters to be replaced. Discussion on washing machine repair lis(. Shin to be fumigated for roaches and weevils, nequest scats instead of chairs for messhali. Wash down and sougee ship luure ufit-n and take better care of cups and glasses. See patrolman about pilot ladder. Present one is too heavy. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Aug. 8 — Chairman, L. Movall; Secretary, E. Dawkins. Telegrain from T. Flynn reads re Brother Waters' death. Letter of condolence to Mrs. Waters read. Wiper left ship without advance notice; Union notified. One man hospitaiized. Vote of thanks to It. Miller for job well done as delegate. Dis­ cussion on collection of funds in memory of D. Waters tabled. Photos and story of burial at sea to be sent to widow. Vole of thanks to steward dept. OMAR E. CHAPMAN (Boston Ship), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Hugart; Secre­ tary, N. Lighten. Port disch.-ir.ges to be given at pay off. Hot water checked. See captain about diaw. See captain about coca cola and other items if men i-equest same. Ship's fund $9.20. One man injured in Pusan. Discussion re • transportation for B and C men. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Aug. 1— Chairman; Secretary, S. Bernstein. Ship's fund $5. One man quitting in Phila. Two men left ship, no re­ placements. Outside bathroom to be opened for longshoremen. Vole of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. Also to member who handled two jobs. FORT HOSKINS (Cltlss Service), Aug. 18—Chairman, E. Bryant; Sec­ retary, Coumas. Some disputed" OT. .Anyone with information regarding P. Iverson'a accident see patrol­ man. Clean quarters before getting CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), July. into port. Repair list to be submitted. _ 38—Chairman, R. Meyvantsson; StcreJ. Holsenbeck. Men to get ration LOSMAR (Calmer) Aug. 18—Chair­ tary, of cigarettes when slop chest open. man, P. Alcain; Secretary, P. Olson. Specify of money -on draw list. New delegate elected. Need more Messmanamount changed to pantryman for silver and cups at night. Suggestion best interest of ail concerned. Ship's to start ship'a fund. fund $33.41. Pew hours disputed OT concerning late breakfast. Deck to be NEVA WEST (Bleomflald), Aug. 3$ painted in recreation room. Vote of —Chairman, J. Riley; Secretary, W. thanks to steward dept. for good ser­ Rinehart. New delegate elected. Need parts for washing machine. vice. Bathrooms to be kept clean. Repair list to be submitted. Check Cots to be returned afier use. Keep laundry locked in purl. sea chest in New Orleans. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), Aug. 11—Chairman, B. Browning; Sec­ retary, P. Myatt. Ship's fund, $28.50. Library to be kept clean. Request new mattress if needed. Laundry schedule to be made up. Daymen to fumlgata ship for roaches. Order new library. IBERVILLE (Pan-Atlantic), July It —Chairman, J. McCill; Secretary, C. Ridge. Ship's fund $18.00. New dele­ gate elected. $222.55 spent for films and lamps. Discussion on projector payments, bathroom repairs. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Aug. 13—Chairman, $. Oarelai Secre­ tary, C. Kralss. Ship's fund, $56.99. New delegate elected. Coke machine to be repaired out of ship's fund. Aug.-3t—Chairman, $. Oarcla; Secra^ tary, C. Krelss. Coke machine to be Chairman. B. B'oster; Secretary, D. Ravosa. One man missed ship. Ship's fund $20. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate for job well done. Bathrooms and showers back aft to be kept cle'ag. Keturn cups and glasses to • paniry. . , TOPA TOFA (Waterman), Aug. 13— �September tl, 1957 S EA EA RERS T»ge Eleven LOG 'Gef In There And Operate!' An Old Familiar TuneLiving Costs Set Record WASHINGTON—the cost-of-living index rose to a new high for the 12th consecutive month with increased food and housing costs the main cause of the increase. According to the Bureau of ' months were March, April and Labor Statistics, the index for May. the month of August rose two- Food prices increased fourtenths of one percent from the July level, bringing the August total 3.6 percent above August of last year. The level is now 21 percent above the average 1947-49 level. The rise brought the spendable earnings of the average factory woi'ker below the level for the same month last year. This was the fourth month this year that a worker's take-home pay bought less than it had for the correspond­ ing month last year. The other high tenths of one percent while gas and electricity costs jumped ninetenths of one percent, the highest increase in any mpnth since Octo­ ber, 1948. Also showing marked increases^ were rents, FHA mortage rates and medical expenses. The cost of borrowing other money has also been on the upgrade. The continued rise in the cost index will result in "escalator clause" wage hikes for some 157,000 employees. The AFL-CIO Executive Council has voted to appropriate $50,000 for the training of African workers in the basic concepts of free trade unionism. The program calls for the selection of 10 to 12 promis­ ing young Africans each year for study in US trade schools and in American union procedures. The trainees, on completion of their courses, will be furnished with sub­ sidies when they go home in order to apply what they learned in train­ ing their countrymen. The move was designed to unite the free world with the new independent Africian nations. ployees is being sought'by many unions as a means of providing against inflation for those who will have to live on fixed incomes, announced A1 Whitehouse, director of the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Department. The theory was first adopted about eight years ago when more than a half a million members of United Steelworkers struck to force the industry to take more responsibility for the welfare of retired employees. A month long strike brought Bethlehem Steel to accept this principle. Since then other steel operators and automobile companies have adopted similar plans. t i 4. Vic LitardI Dies At 54 Seafarer Vic Litardi, an active Union member of many years standing, passed away last July 27th at the Kingsbridge Veterans Hospital, Bronx, New York. He had been ill for several years and had been hospitalized in various vet­ erans' hospitals for approximately two years prior to his death. He •was 54 years old. Widely-known to many Seafarers, Once again the chopping block is being readied for a hatchet job on the United States Public Health Service. The immedi­ ate victims are to be the Chicago, Detroit, Memphis and Sa­ vannah hospitals, but once the "economy" move takes hold there is no telling how it will end. The actual surgical plan has been devised by the Bureau of the Budget, a longtime enemy of PHS, which has called for a "survey" of private medical facilities in the areas named to see if the Government installations can be shut down. Since statisticians can invariably come up with a set of figures to support any conclusion, there is no doubt they can pro­ duce a report to justify the closings. But this is by no means the whole story. Since the country is already confronted with a shortage of hospital facilities, the PHS shutdowns would only worsen the situation. In ad­ dition, the substitution of private facilities for the PHS hospi­ tals, can only mean a reduction in medical services for seamen and Federal employees entitled to Government medical care, and this emerges as the real reason for the "survey" move. The medical profession is already notorious for its opposi­ tion to Government medicine in any form, although it, as well as the public, has benefitted greatly from the use of the PHS hospitals as a proving ground for new techniques and research plus the training of skilled specialists. Previous hospital closings have only served to retard further essential research and to make hospital facilities less accessible to sea­ men and others who need them. It is hard to imagine a more costly "economy" move than this one. J. Perils Of The Sea Certainly no one in this business has to be reminded about the accident and injury potential aboard ship. Safety at sea is always complicated by the unknown and unexpected, which is what makes going to sea one of the most dangerous pro­ fessions of them all. Litardi had taken active part in many of the SIU's major beefs, par­ Whatever the cause, the loss of two SIU men on a Tampa ticularly the longshore beef in 1953 tug; of 94 persons, mostly children and old folks, in a ship and 1954 in the Port of New York. collision hear Buenos Aires and of a half dozen crewmen Subsequently he served as an or­ on a brand-new Liberian tanker—all of these are grim re­ ganizer for the International Transportworkers Federation in its ef­ minders that the sea is constantly exacting its toll, regardless forts to sign up runaway-flag ships of precautions taken against it. here. Ship safety, as envisioned in the SIU's industry-wide safety Buriel took place in Pinelawn Cemetery.' He • is survived by a' •program, is a never-ending job for this reason. No one should itiightiv^ r.' brother,..Angela^ The late Victor Litardi while at Sunmount, NY, VA hospital last summer. "Rock- and Roll" has hit the picket line. Striking members of Steel workers Local 5501 doing round-the-clock picket duty at Johnson's Spring Co., in Jefferson City, Tenn. have composed a song entitled "Walk Around the Clock." The song, composed of some 20 verses, is sung to the tune of "Rock Around the Clock." One of the verses goes like this: "We're gonna walk around the clock tonight. We're gonna walk, walk, walk till broad daylight. We're gonna walk around the clock tonight. We'll walk out there till we're soaked to the skin. We'll walk out there till John­ son gives in." 4 4. The average worker in Arizona is losing some 25 to 30 cents an hour in wages because of the state's "right to work" law, charges Eddie Eagle, secretary and busi­ ness representative of Local 109, Meat Cutters Union. Local 109 has been in Tucson for 20 years and the first contract with employers in 1937 was the same as in Los Angeles. However, he said, "today, they are $18 to $21 per week higher in wages, receive health and welfare benefits, a pension plan and many other fringe benefits that we do not have here." Arizona was one of the first states to~enact a "right to work" law. 4 4 4 4 4 4 The theme, "The union wants your dues," or "What do you get out of it?" as a means of hindering union organization proved unsuc­ cessful among White Hall, Md. mill employees of the Federal Paper Board Company when the United Papermakers and Paperworkers organized the plant. Soon after the union won an NLRB represen­ tation election the company an­ swered its own question. The first contract negotiated by the UPP Local 715 gave the mill board em­ ployees an average 22 cents an hour increase in wages and bene­ fits, or approximately $440 a year more for the first year of UPP representation, considerably more than the employees' dues will come to. Postal and civil service unions have bitterly denounced President Eisenhower's veto of the federal pay raise bill. Labeling the veto as a "crushing blow of devastating proportions," William Doherty, president of the Letter Carriers, said that postal workers have every right to be bitterly disappointed. Proponents of the bill pointed out that more than 50 percent of the postal employees have already been forced to take outside jobs in addition to a full day's work in the post office to stay abreast of the rising cost of living. A stronger bill, Doherty announced, will be proposed next session and will 4 4 4 An escalator clause in pension have a retroactive clause to make plans or some means of applying up, at least partially, for this year's bargaining gains to retired em- setback. 4 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 will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the' ship sailing shorthaiided. •• :c".' t• V 4 4 Wage boosts have been provided for engineers on 65 railroads after an hour-long bargaining session between the carriers and the Loco­ motive Firemen and Enginemen. The increases are 49 cents a day for yard engineers on a five day week, 31 cents for those on a six or seven day week, 38 cents per 100 miles for through freight ser­ vice engineers and six cents per " 100 mRes. for -passenger engineers. �Paffe Twelve SEAFARERS Grandpop Shows 'Em How SIU HAIL DIRECTORY SIU, A&G District B.4LTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON. 4202 Canal St. Robert Matthews, Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 . 1419 R.van St. HEmlock C-5744 LAKE CHARLES, La... Leroy Clarke. Agent MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 MORGAN CITV Tom Gould, Agent 912 Front St. Phone 2156 .MEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Lindse.v WUliams. Agent Tulane 8026 NEW. YORK 673 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK Ben Rees. Agent Seafarer John Zohil gives a few pointers on the ongler^s art to grandchildren Kathy, Debbie and Sandy in Philadelphia, after his last trip. He caught the brainfood during the intercoastal run on the Texmar. 127-129 Bank St. MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. CarduUo. Agent Market 7-1633 PUERTA de TIERRA PR 101 Pelayo Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Marty Breithoff, Agent Douglas 2-3475 SAVANNAH E. B. McAuley, Agent Dunaif Or Boogabilla —What's In A Name? After months of pleasant (??) association, it's a little dis­ concerting to wake up one morning and find your ship dubbed the "Swedish motor ship Boogabilla" in the local press. The fact that the news'* photograph of the bogus Boo­ The Eureka episode has since gabilla clearly shows the name become history and the Dunaif wa.s "Charles Dunaif" lettered on the recently due back in Texas from stern and the US flag at the fantail the Far East "after four and a half is not too troublesome. It's that "Boogabilla" bit. If they were gonna goof, they might at least have tagged you the Queen Mary, or the Graf Spee, for that matter. None the less, all things are possible in Eureka, Calif., in the words of ship's reporter Truman W. Lane. "We found Eureka in depressed times," he stated, "and proceeded to remedy this in the approved manner. "The first night ashore we were greeted with sour looks and re­ quests for identification in the local bars, as there are quite a few of us on here under 30. But the next night things moved along in style after our singing troubadour, Her­ man Whisnant, gave out with one Ship's delegate Herman Whis­ of his famous arias to the accom­ nant, AB, and a friend in paniment of the band... I think Yokahama. He must have all of us enjoyed our stay there." done some singing there too. Sign Name On LOG Letters For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letter or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs his name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances justify, the LOG will withhold a signature on request. Burly months, 18 ports and all kind of yen, hwan and Yankee dollars. Things are running smooth since we picked up some US stores in Hawaii, replacing the Japanese stores we had on board, all of which tasted like fish." No one knows exactly what hap­ pened to the Boogabilla, which apparently was loading for Austra­ lia at the same time the Dunaif was also in Eureka, but the gang is hoping their "namesake" had as good a trip as they did. 2 Abercorn St. Adams 3-1728 .2505 1st Ave. Elliott 4334 SEATTLE Jeff GiUette. Agent TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Plione 2-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf 503 Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS . .675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna, Deck C. Simmons. Joint J. Volplan, Eng. W. HaU, Joint E. Mooney, Std. R. Matthews. Joint SUP HO.NOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND 211 SW Clay St. CApital 3-4336 RICHMOND. Calif SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON NEW YORK 510 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0925 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 2505 1st Ave. Main 0290 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 673 4th Ave.. Biookl.vn HYacinth 9-0165 Canadian District HALIFAX, N.S 1281!! Hollis St. Phone 3-8911 MO.NTREAL 634 St. James St. West PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, BC 617Vi Cormorant St. EMpire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. Phone: 6346 BAGOTVILLE, Queheo 20 Elgin St. Phone; 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAna! 7-3202 QUEBEC 44 Sault-au-Matelot Quebec Phone: 3-1569 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince William St. NB OX 2-5431 / Great Lakes District ALPENA September 27, 1957 LOG 1215 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO, NV 180 Main St. Phone: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 734 Lakeside Ave.. NE Phone: Main 1-0147 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Phone: Woodward 1-6857 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Randolph 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 02nd St. Phone: Essex 5-2410 Urges Revised Pension Set-Up •hip and told tht captain and steward of our poor circum­ stances. They responded vtrjr kindly by donating quantities of To the Editor: I am writing In regard to the milk,, cookies, jelly, molasses, question in the "Inquiring Sea­ Worchestershire sauce and pud­ farer" (LOG, Aug. 2, 1957) on ding which we appreciate deep­ "what would you like to see a* ly. We will never forget these the next forward step of the contributions for our orphanage Seafarers Welfare Plan?" We as a Union and all unions and would like to send our re­ have wanted our Government to gards to the Wild Ranger and lower the age for Social Secu­ its captain and steward. The rity eligibility from 63 to an age best of luck to your Union for­ ever. M. Chung Catholic Heart Orphanage letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. where a man can still enjoy a little life. We would be setting an example if we set a seatime limit of say 20 years, with no re­ quirement of disability. Let's take a look at our Army and Navy. Those men get pen­ sioned after 20 years whether they are 40, 50, or 60. All they need is the 20 years' time. As you know, we have a lot of re­ tired men who came out of the Navy, make a trip or two each year and are at ,an age where they can still enjoy life. Therefore this is what I'd like to see in the SIU: (DA pension at any age after 20 years' seatime, with no re­ quirement of disability. (2) A disability pension at any age after ten years' seatime. (3) A reduction of the $50deductible provision in the hos­ pital-surgical plan for SIU fam­ ilies to $25. What do you think brothers? James Eichenberg 4- S* 4< Ex-GI Starts Sailing Again To the Editor: 1 had been receiving the LOG while overseas with the Army, but now that 1 am home and sailing again 1 would appreciate having it sent to my home in­ stead. My parents always enjoyed reading the LOG before and I'll be able to keep up with current Union events while at home be­ tween trips. B. E. S. Clontz 4 4" 4" Lauds Kindness Of Wild Ranger To the Editor: It is wonderful to have the help of your people who have been very generous to our or­ ganization here in Pusan, Ko­ rea. It was on Aug. 17 while the SS Wild Ranger was lying at anchor here that I visited this 4" 4. 4 Offer Thanks To Cavalier To the Editor: The family of Franklin Cain wishes to thank the entire crew of the Alcoa Cavalier for their beautiful wreath, the warm ex­ pressions of sympathy, the gen­ erous donations and for other kindnesses shown on the occa­ sion of the death of our mother. May God reward you. ^ Franklin Cain & Family 4 4 4 Hails Kindness Of Phiia. SIU To the Editor: 1 am the wife of William Healy about whom an articlt appeared in the "Final Dis­ patch" column of the LOG on August 2, 1957. The article said Bill was sailing only two years, although he had been sailing for many more years than that. Bill was a v/onderful husband and father. AVe had five children and nine grandchildren of whom he was very proud. His brother was the late Lawrence "Red" Healy, who was well-known and well-liked in Philadelphia. Words cannot describe the kindness and thoughtfulness of the Seafarers of Philadelphia. When Bill was dying in the hos­ pital, "MOon" Mullins was In there at the same time and was always around Jurying to comfort us. He was wonderful and we will never forget him. At the funeral they all tried to help in some way and some came a good ways to be there. Steve Cai'dullo, the SIU agent in Philadelphia, also went out of his way to help and saw to it that 1 received the limit in wel­ fare benefits. With that help I own my own home and have a fund set aside to send my daugh­ ter through college. Bill had intended to try for a scholarship for our youngest daughter, Mary, wlio is 17. Bill is greatly missed by all of us. but 1 want to thank all the SIU men for their kindness. 1 hope you will also continue sending nje the LOG. Mrs. Edna Healy (Ed. note: Union records show that Brother Healy began sailing SIU ships in 1950. Sorry for the error. The LOG will, of course, continue to be sent to you.) By Bernard Seaman �SEAFARERS September 27, 1957 ALCOA PiLORIM (Alcoa), May H— Chairman, P. Shandl; Saeratary, W. «cott. Dlacuaalon on launch aervlce In Maracaibo and Cabimas; matter referred to patrolman. Some disputed or. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for fine Job. Need new wasliing machine. Aug. I—Chairman, P. Murray; Sec­ retary, I. Moency. Repair list to be submitted. Some disputed OT. Soiled Unen to be returned on day of linen issue. Return all cups and glasses to scullery. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory), July 14—Chairman, H. Lanier; Secre­ tary, W. Barth. EnElneer took two new chairs for his office that were purchased for messroom. Ship's fund $35.40. Some disputed OT. New dele­ gate elected to act as treasurer. Suggestion to permit longshoremen to use recreation room but not messroom. Salads not to be placed on tables too soon. Aug. 5—Chairman, H. Lanier; Sec­ retary W. Barth. Ship's fund $30.40. Suggestions to keep ice cream in ice box while serving meal, place milk on table at last minute and clean all condiment containers. Aug. 14—Chairman, Vy. Harrcll; Secretary, J. Allstatt. Few hours dis­ puted OT; settled. Men who missed ship in Norfolk reported to patrolman. Reports accepted. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), July t —Chairman, C. Douglas; Secretary, R. Pools. Few hours disputed OT. Rooms need sougceing and decks painted. Engine room door to be closed. Gang­ way watch should stand at all times. Need more variety of fresh fruit. .Ship to be fumigated. Beef to be discussed with steward, delegates and company officials at first port. Aug. 7—Chairman, R. Joy; Secre­ tary, E. Kllllgrcw. Gangway watchmen more dignilicd as requested by mate. Need fans for bathrooms. Mops not to be washed in laundry sink. Com­ mittee to write letters to Union concerning possibility of gaining sub­ sistence during discharge of bauxite on Alcoa ships in Mobile. Objection on safety meetings. Men feel meetings should be held on company time. Deck crew wishes pad-eyes welded to deck -port and starboard so pilot ladder may be secured properly. Boat deck for crew to be kept clean by washdown two or three times weekly to eliminate disease-carrying flics and insects. Deck dept. sanitary man reprimanded for not shining brass door jams. Question whether this is his job. -Request change of dr.iw time from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 12 noon. Men broken out to dock ship. Put to work one hour before told to go fore and aft. Mate mistaken in so doing on arrival at Guanta. Consult patrolman about washing down vessel during loading of bauxite and secur­ ing for,sea. Order to wash down deck carried out against crew's wishes who felt order would create hazardous working conditions. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Aug. 4—Chairman, C. Starling; Secre­ tary, R. Giellng. Repairs not made. One man lost in Miss. River. Wiper died in N.O. Call hall on articles, signing on. money beefs and delayed sailings in MY. New delegate elected. Take collecton for ship's fund, $1 per man. See captain about payoff, discharges and vouchers. Shorts not to be worn in messroom and pantry. One man ho.spitalized in Panama Canal. MAE (Bull), Aug. 1«—Chairman, J. Emmerick; Secretary, F. Hipp. Report on new ladder. Ship's fund $27.97. New repair list to be submitted. Air condition all SIU ships especially those running to the tropics. Check OT at payoff: each delegate to check his dept. Dogs on storm doors to be overhauled. Request mosquito bulbs for passageways and "612" mosquito repellent. Steward to be on hand at meal times. Menus have been im­ proved. Thanks to old timers for fine job in American Coal beef. WILD RANGER (Waterman), July 2S—Chairman, D. Ruddy; Secretary, W, Tregambo. Ship's fund $24.69 New delegate elected. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Aug. 17—Chairman, J. Farrand; Secretary, K. Jucchter. One man overcome with heat exhaustion. Members cautioned to take it easy during hot weather and not make so much noise. Ship's fund, $10.26. Endeavor to get ship or messhalls air-conditioned. New re­ porter elected. Messhalls to be kept clean. Men requested to refrain from bringing natives or anyone from for­ eign ships on board. books. More coop^ation urged with aptah and patrolman delegates. See captain about hospital supplies, more careful check of ship's stores. Vote of thanks to steward department, especially men in galley. STEEL KING (Isthmian), July 30— Chairman, N. Flowers; Secretary, C. Prasnall. Fireman fii'ed in Mobile to be reported to delegate. Ship's fund, $14.70. New reporter elected. Repair list to be submitted. Need larger cooler as present one is inadequate. Ship needs fumigating. Delegate urged members to partake in union busi­ ness, such as accepting official posi­ tions on board ship. Night Alarm At Dock Ends Okay NeecJless to say, the crew of the Steel Voyager was "shook up a little" by a midnight "abandon ship" alarm alongside a dock in the Persian Gulf, especially with no sign of smoke, fire or an explosion. But all turned out well after the ship's boat had retrieved an AB who • fell over the side. Fortunately for the AB, Weems said the crew stood watches with him one night, relieving each who was being taken out to other at two-hour intervals. sea by the current, "the saloon messman made a good throw with a life-ring. This saved his life," reported Scotty Weems. After he had given the alarm, "the crew along with the officers did a good job of getting the lifeboat in the water and picked the man up about a half-mile from the ship." He was apparently in good shape so the whole incident came out okay. Earlier, in Bandarshapur, one of the wipers passed out from heat exhaustion and it took a doctor several hours to bring him around. PLYMOUTH VICTORY (Isthmian), July 30—Chairman, R. Spencer; Secre­ tary, J. Gleason. Repair lists discussed with patrolman. Items to be taken care of next trip. Members to donate any amount to ship's fund. Put away butter at . night after use. Vote of thanks to steward dept. Garbage to be kept away from deck house. Request latches on passageway screen door; keep doors closed in port. Proper attii'e to be worn in messhall and pantrj'. Rotation system for cleaning laundry and recreation room. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Aug. 10—Chairman, L Clamboll; Secretary, A. Shrlmpton. Two members missed ship; hall notified. Two men injured in Kobe, repatriated as workaways. Ship's fund, $1.01. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good chow tiiroughout voyage. One workaway shipped from Honol)ilu. Discussion on room allowance while painting ship in Pusan. No illness reports given to crew for men reported sick during voyage in violation of union instruc­ tions. Every man reporting sick should obtain evidence of such before paying off. Rcque.st awning aft. Try to adjust cold showers continually running hot. Paint all deck dept. foc'sles bathrooms and showers next trip. MONARCH OF THE SEA (Water­ man), Aug. 11—Chairman, E. Odom; Secretary, F. Mitchell, Jr. Incidents between officers and crew members to be taken up with patrolman. Some disputed OT. Motion to hold meet­ ings once a month. Try to replace toaster. Check with patrolman on time of payoff. CHILORE (Ore), Aug. 3—Chairman, S. Mills; Secretary, C. Bortz. Ship's fund, $21.75. Odd pennies received at payoff to be contributed to ship's treasury. Recommended spare coffee pots be secured. Procure cots, new refrigerator. Proper variety and qual­ ity of food not being put aboard. See agent while vessel is in diydock. Korea-Bound Passenger Was President's Kin Most of the crew didn't know it at the time, but the Jean Lafitte was carrying something beside cargo to Korea last trip. The ship was also bringing home the grandnephew of Korean President Syngman "*• Rhee after four years' study topside. He took a camera everjwhere and made friends all over. in the US. Seamen generally regard most passengers as just some more car­ go—keeping aloof, always gaping at the erew and making one wonder why they travel on freight­ ers instead of passenger ships. But Kisu Rhee was one of the excep­ tions to the rule, says Seafarer William Calefato, and enjoyed "the run of the ship" instead of staying EDITH (Bull), Aug. 15—Chairman, M. Jones; Secretary, S. Arales. No cots on board. Ice box needs repair­ ing. Have washing machine repaired or secure new one. Need some wind scoops. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for good food and service. LAWRENCE VICTORY (Miss.), Aug. 4—Chairman, J. King; Secretary, A. Schlavone. All major repairs made. $5 in ship's fund. Magazines purchased. Discussion on galley stoye. Meats not properly cooked. Ovens do not have reguhation heat. New half-moon plates to be ordered at first American port. NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Aug. 17— Chairman, E. LaSoya; Secretary, A. O'Krugly. Man fired. Special meeting held; beef squared away. Check stores put aboard; getting sour green apples. Return cups to messhall. .- ^ ^ A** • JOSEFINA (Liberty), Aug. Chairman, H. Jaynes; Secretary, B. Elverum. Two men hospitalized in Japan. Few beefs. One man picked up in Philippines. Partiality to saloon mess provisions. Complaints that stew­ ard neglected duties in not^'lnspecting messhall at meal hours. Washing ma­ chine to be kept clean. OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Overteas), Aug. 11—Chairman, J. McElroy; Secratary, P. St. Marie. Various small repairs to be brought to engineer's attention. Some items omitted will be ordered next trip. Discussion on gar­ bage disposals. Do not smear newly painted areas. REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Aug. 4—Chairman, G. Flowers; Secretary, M. Culp. New delegate elected. $5 to be donated to purchase converter for projector. More cooperation urged on fire and boat drill. Laundry to be kept clean. SANTORE (Ore Nav), July 13— Chairman, S. Wet|on; Secretary W. Franklin. Ship's fund $fl.lO. Two men missed ship in Baltimore. Minor beef settled about OS making coffee for watch in morning. New delegate elected. Clothes to be removed from dryer when dry. Keep laundry and night pantry clean. Quiet to be ob­ served in passageways so men can sleep. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Aug. 2S—Chairman, R. May; Secre­ tary, C. Yaw. New delegate elected. Ship's fund $44.22. Beef about night lunch: feeding outsiders topside be­ fore feeding crew. Insufficient milk on sailing day. Aug, 17—Chairman, •. Oretsky, Secretary, T. Bentlcy. Payoff in Baltimore. Disputed overtime restric­ tion to ship, and money due for launch service to be taken up with PACIFIC OCEAN (World Tramping), patrolman. Ship's fund $9.00. Show­ Aug, M—Chairman, B. High; Boere- - ers and rooms to be sougeed. Each tary, B, Amtbsry. Union notified about watch la to do its own. Use of-burn­ repatriated member. Request galley ing torch by chief engineer to be' range, messhall tabletops, different taken up with patrolman. Captain to brand of soap powder. .Repair list hold sanitary Inspection .to decide turned in. Strip bunks and clean whether rooms need aougeeing or fpc'sles . at •: -pgjroff; return library painting. Pace Thirteea LOG What's more, Calefato reports, the Korean president's grandnephew displayed a great deal of interest in the ship's operations and especially in the way the crew lived and worked. Calefato says he is sure that Rhee learned a great deal about the SIU and car­ ried off a fine impression of the Union. The result was a more than usually pleasant trip all around, with many suspecting Rhee's family connection but none quite sure of it. Calefato eventually confirmed it but agreed to keep the confidence until the trip was over. Rhee, he noted, was returning from studies here to help at the Taegu School for the Blind and Deaf, the first Christian school of its kind in Korea, which his father founded in 1946. The younger Rhee was awarded a government scholarship after he invented a standard Braille type­ writer keyboard that everyone, in­ cluding the blind, can use. The original Braille machines had only a few keys. Only one thing marred his trip home and that happened right in his homeland after a smooth voj'age across the Pacific. Customs regulations call for a tax on text­ books brought into the country and every bit of his 400 pounds of luggage had to.he inspected. It took him two days to get cleared in Pusan although his family had come all the way from Taegu to meet him. For the record, Calefato added, this shows you can't beat the "Customs" no matter where you are—or who you are. "This is a good run to save money on," he also pointed out, "as there is no shore leave in most ports. But considering the heat which has averaged about 120° in foc'sle for the past three weeks and the ports with no shore leave, everyonO has done a good job and everything is running very smooth," He added a word of warning for crews coming to Basrah—where you can go ashore — about the "clipjoints" there. "The girls press you to buy them drinks which cost one dinar ($2.80) a shot for tea. They'll string you along plenty...But as $100 is usually only good for two or three hours of drinking, very few have any money left at closing time so the ladies leave you flat anyway . . .Just because the Persian Gulf is lousy with oil, people there think even the seamen are like Texas million­ aires." J.' '3 LOG-A'RHYTHM: The Rainbow i;:.: By Harry Wolowitz There are times I've often v:ondered While sailing across the sea, Where is the end of the rainbow. That pot of gold for me? I've often been told There're pots of gold, Just waiting for someone to find; I've searched high and low, Whereever I go. Expecting the gods to be kind. \\ I A Some think their rainbows mean drinking. And drown their sorrows in gin; While others like betting the races. On horses that never come in. Some find their rainbow At cards all night long. Others shoot dice for their thrill; Some chase the girls in port ofter port. All sizes and shapes fill the bill. I'm sailing the seas With that rainbow in mind. Hoping and praying For the day when I'll find. That elusive rainbow With its pot of gold; Like the end of a story That's never been told. SS Del Mar •K. Editor, Passenger Kisu Rhee, grandnephew of the Korean presi­ dent (top), poses for SIU crewmember during trip back home on Jean Lafitte. Above, saloon messman Raymond .Ventura (left) is kept busy in open air tonsorial parlor all the way to Yokohama. Crew antryman Lacks is en tap ere tor his turn in the barber chair, riietot by Wllliom C r. Calefot*. C SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG— please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) NAK^E STREET ADDRESS CITY • • • • • a ! • ••••• ZONE. STATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION: Ifyeu ars an old tubieribar and hava a changa' of oddrait, ploato giv# your formar addrasi balow; ADDRESS • CITY .;,;.W.ZONE...u„ STATE ![ KifS �SEAFARERS Faff* Fourtees LOG September 27. 1957 Wife Applauds Union Assist Seafarers' Scrapbook To the Editor: Once again I'd like to praise the SIU in general, and espe­ cially officials Charlie Kimball in Houston and Harold Fischer in Mobile, They provided splen­ did cooperation after the recent death of an SIU member who was drowned while out on an outing with us on July 29, 1957. The brother member who drowned was Edward H. Burns of Mobile, who. left a wife and Delegate Beau Jamet and Nick Westfall on Steel Recorder (right) keep an eye on jar holding ship's fund. They expect It'll fill up before long. letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Name? toill be withheld upon request. Hot weather keeps deckhands strip­ ped down while the Steel Artisan's in the Persian Gulf. Photo by Marvin White. Tony Montemarono solves his own heat problem (above, right). At siesta time on Seatrain Louisiana, he sacks down in mid-air. The Mermaid lives up to her name as tank-tops take a pounding and deck gets a free washdown. In calmer weather (above) at Puerta La Cruz, two ordinaries try their luck at fishing for some of the big ones. John Wunderlich, who took the photos, didn't say whether any of them got away. SEAFARERS IN THE HOSPITALS USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Wayne T. Center Earnest W. Horn* , Ah Sheu Chen George L. Lecher Michael Delano USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, OA. Herbert Clifton Jimmie Littleton I Thurston Dingier Bacilio Llanez John H. Ferguson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Manuel B. Garza David E. Jones M. N. Gendron Norman Longtin* USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Siegfried Gnittke W. E. OrzechowskI James R. Hodges John C. Palmer USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENN. Charles Burton VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John P. Williamson VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY Robert McCutcheon EASTERN SHORE STATE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE, MD. Thomas R. Lehuy SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY Victor B. Cooper VA HOSPITAL 401 1ST AVE, NEW YORK, NY Edward' T. Cunningham USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Joseph H. Berger C. E. Owens Vincent D'Amato Benjamin Pritlken Sidney S. Irby A. O. VaUego A. W. Madsen Sung C. Wang Donald F, Measa C. L. Warrington MONTEBELLO CHRONIC DISEASE HOSP BALTIMORE, MD. Francisco Bueno UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. F. Bueno USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH, BLYN, NY Eladio Aris A. McGuigan Fortunato Bacomo H. C. Mclssaa Joseph J. Bass A. MartinelU Juan Denopra Vic Milazzo John J. DriscoU Joaquin Minis Fabin Furmanek W. P. O'Dea John L. Grimes C. Osinski William Guenther George G. Phifer Bart E. Guranick G. A. Puissegur Wade B. Harrell Winston E. Renny Percy Harrelson Samuel B. Saunders Taib Hassen G. E. Shumaker BiUy R. HUl Kevin E. Skelly Antonio Infanta Henry E. Smith Ira H. Kingore Michael Toth L. Kristiansen Harry S. Tuttle Frederick Landry Virgil E. Wilmoth Leonard Leldig Pon Wing Patrick McCann Dexter Worrell USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY John H. Price Thomas Buckley H. Herkinhein* George Gibbons Joseph Burns D. Eldemire Adriaan Vader S. Sweinckoskl J. Silberg A. Rodrigues M. Rendon P. Seidenberg Alfred Kaju W. Vaughn F. Paylor B. Smoljan R, Parker L. Moriarty S. Hayes F. Enfante John J. Devln* R. Freeman F. Stephen James Balmy P. DeJesus O. Adams Addie Morris Fred Travis Perry Klauber David Furman Warren Tcbo W. Serrano Joseph Stanton USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. J. Enwright George D. Rourk* C. D'Amico Jr. Z. Williams Edward J. Farrell H. Murray Daniel E. Murphy SEASIDE HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CALIF, Julius B. Smith USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. Isaak Bouzin Lars Johansen George Brady Norman Kirk Edward Broadus Avis Meadows Thomas Dailey George Melko Leo Dwyer WiUiam Kevamees Jose Garcia Roy Rayfield James Girolami Joseph Roll Gorman Glaze Raphael Stevens Isaac Hancock Albert Willis Burl Hair* D, D. Walker USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Antonio DeJesus H. F. Holmes C. M. Sturgls K. Poster Earl Congleton USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. WiUiam Bargon* Clifton McLellan •John Bigwood Joseph McPhee Claude Blanks Charles P. Moor* T. Bonner, Jr. Simon Morris John Butler Michael Muzio Roscoe Dearmon Wlnford Powell William DriscoU R. Ratcliff Hugh O'Donnell B. Richardson Nathan Eldridg* James RusseU Ernest Evans Toxie Samford AdeUn Fruga Erskln Sims John Gersey T. Smlgielskl Leon Gordon Wert Spencer James Hudson Gerald Thaxton Edwjm^ l^app • H. Thomas, Jr. Leo Lang ' James-Ward C. McCuUoch Clifford Wuertg four children. I called Mr. Kim­ ball soon after the accident and asked his advice on notifying Burns' wife and family since he had left no emergency num­ ber where someone could be reached. Following his instruc­ tions, I then called Harold Fischer at his home, in the wee hours of the morning, request­ ing him to contact either the wife of the deceased or his brother-in-law, "Whitey" -Coker. Mr. Fischer was most helpful despite the early hour and as­ sured me he would have the widow call me immediately. This she did, and then asked me to call Mr. Kimball and have funeral arrangements com­ pleted for the shipment of the body back to Mobile. Upon the completion of these arrangements, we went to the Howard Funeral Home to view the body. Then at 9:05 AM, July 31, we saw it delivered to the Union Station on Its way home. This, besides the floral offering we seQt, was the last tribute we could offer a true friend of many years as well as a brother of the SIU. Again we take this opportun­ ity of thanking God for a Union as strong as the SIU and for all the personnel connected with it. Thanks to these officials for their kindness in helping me convey such a tragic message to Eddie Burns' family. Mrs. Travis Bell ill if Sees Delegates Becoming Lax To the Editor: Brothe;:s who know me know that I hardly ever talk but, from what I have heard and seen the past year, I feel forced to sound off. Ail the talk I have heard the past few months concerns the situations in Bull Line and Robin. Now I am no connois­ seur on negotiations, but I will say that we have no official whom I would not vote for again, I will also say that the discussion about the above-men­ tioned companies gave me food for thought, as I had a glimmer of what seems to be a move by some companies to get out of lineShip number one is the SS Pacific Ocean on a trip from Houston to Haifa, then back to Boston. I was deck engineer and paid off in Boston on Au­ gust 28. There was no repair list turned in and no minutes of any meeting left on the ship. I made fan brushes out of the cores of flashlight batteries, but . the agent in Boston will tell you that we paid off clean. •The second ship was Water­ man's SS Warrior. I caught this ship in Houston and stood watch Friday, Aug. 30 as oiler. They (the company) seemed determined to be the contract breakers. The 1st assistant claimed to have ordered a fire­ man from the Houston hall but when I called there from Gal­ veston none had been ordered, and on my word a fireman was promptly dispatched. But I overlooked one wiper, so we sailed shorthanded to Beau­ mont. The 1st claimed that he had ordered one but we could not furnish him. We sailed three hours late, so two hours delayed sailing for everyone was lost. Then one oiler and one fireman gave due notice (24 hours) to quit in Beaumont, but the 1st passed the word that he could not get replacements so the oiler and fireman had to stay on. 1 said it was a damn lie and would get the men, so 1 called Leroy Clarke in Lake Charles and explained the deal. 1 know personally he had a man to drive to the ship with re­ placements. My conversation with Clarke over the phone caused the captain and agent to get wise. If this act had not been caught on the Warrior, they would have beat SIU seamen out of delayed sailing in about three Gulf ports. To me, this Is an opening wedge for any company to say we cannot ful­ fill our contract. 1 propose therefore that at the last meetings before any ship's delegate leaves a ship that he appoint a- temporary delegate and introduce him to the captain as such so he can conduct Union business until a new delegate is duly elected. We are lax and negligent in our duties when we are dis­ patched to a ship by officials who gave up their sea life to carry our torch on the beach if we leave our ships in this condi­ tion. Dick Massey if if if Finds The LOG 'Great' Reading To the Editor: 1 am a seaman and while on my last ship I was in the United States and read some articles of great interest in your SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. 1 am in a union in Georgetown, British Guiana. We are not as advanced as the SIU, but 1 am very much in­ terested in the Union and its newspaper. Could you please supply me with a copy of your great SEAFARERS LOG so that 1 can keep up with de­ velopments in your organiza­ tion? Bertie McDonald (Ed. note: Your name has been added to our mailing list so that you can receive all future issues of the LOG.) i. if i, Thank You For Miller Crew To the Editor: 1 would like to take this op­ portunity to thank the crew of the Samuel F. Miller, especi­ ally chief steward Higginbottom and fireman "Flash" Fannin for their kindness and attention while 1 was In sick bay. I'd also like to let them know that 1 am getting along fine. Hello also to all my buddies at thS New Orleans hall and the Spot-Lite. Good sailing to all of them. 1 hope to be throwing my card in for a ship soon.. �SEAFARERS September 27, 1957 HAHIA FrAiti Thft Ponce Hub Seafarer Dies On Coast BOSTOrl—Seafarers in this port wish to extend their condolences to Mrs. D. Moynihan on the death of her husband, Seafarer Jerome Moynihan, while on the West Coast. Brother Moynihan had collapsed while working with two other Sea­ farers on the Arthur M. Huddel and died in the marine hospital in San Francisco on September 10th. Brother, Moynihan had joined the SIU in Boston on December 21, 1943, and was well known to Sea­ farers in the Boston hall. Shipping Fair It has been a fair two weeks for Seafarers in this port. There were two vessels paying off and signing on, the Council Grove and Bents Fort (Cities Service). The Robin Goodfellow and Robin Hood (Robin Line). Steel Execu­ tive (Isthmian) and Government Camp (Cities Service) were intransit. All ships are reported in good shape with no major beefs. Pare Fifteen LOG •S Seafarer A. Touiilla, 3rd cook on the MV Ponce, reloxes oshore with his fomily in Florido. Ponce is on Florido-Poerto Rico run. TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC • SOUTH AMERICAN • EUROPEAN WATERS THE fIRST DIRECT VOICE BROADCAST TO SHIPS' CREWS EVIRY SUII0AY • l«30 CMf \ ;-v r t Bud Tobias Thomas A. Home would like you to get in touch with him. He can be reached at 30 Saxton St., Box Hill, Melbourne, Australia. George F. Martin Please contact your mother, Mrs. Mary Martin, as she is very anxious to hear iCrom you. Ad­ dress: Lake Helen, Florida. S. Zygarowski It is important that you contact Edward A. Fettig, Hotel Roosevelt, 1005 SW Park Avenue, Portland 5, Oregon. George O. Eshom Ex-Robin Mowbray •The Boston port agent is holding a receipt you left in the Boston Hall. Contact him so he can for­ ward it. Martin Hagerty Please contact J. F. Coogan, postal inspector, post office depart­ ment, Baltimore 3, Md. It con­ cerns the possible loss of allotment checks mailed to you. Jack D. Seratt Contact your brother, Joe A. Seratt, 3842 Geary Blvd., San Francisco 18, Calif. It is impor­ tant. Joseph Zehl Call Stevens at MUrdock 8-2717, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Hill, oiler; M. Arthur, oiler; Kamienski, wiper; Floyd, oiler; Nils Beck, carpenter; J. Lee and T. Norris. The baggage room in New York reports that they have been hold­ ing laundry and dry cleaning for you for more than six months. If they do not hear from you within the next 30 days, they will have to dispose of the unclaimed clothes. - WmOMi Fe/ce of the MT9 wn(49,msoi(c» thipi In Caribbean, tail Caail al Sauth Amartca, Sauth Atlantic and Eact Caait #1 UnHtd Statu. Wn49.1SIMKCl Ship* to OuH of Maxtea, Carlbbaon, Wait CooM at Sauth Amo^ lea. Wail Caait al Maxica and US Eait CaaiA wn«. 15700 xa UP*TO*THE-MINUTI UNION AND MARITIME NEWS OP SPECIAL INTEREST BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DEEP SEA UNIONS OP THE kARITIMB TRADIB DBPARTMiNT^^^^ iyieanwhile, MTD Round-The-World Wireless Broadcasts Continue... 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. mm. Shlpi In Mtdlturancon area. North Atlantic, Euro^n and US Eul Caatl. SHI-A&G DISTRia • SUP • MFOW • MO • ROU • MMEP • BME • SIU^CANADIAN DiSTRia George Elliott King It is very important that you contact your Aunt "Dee" at 2826 Burgundy Street, Lake Charles. Your wife is in the ho.spital. Seafarer Dick Massey wishes to announce that he is operating as a consulting architect at 103 Park Ave., Lake Charles, La., phone Hemlock 9-8658. He will give free house or remodeling plans to any Seafarer who wants them. Just contact him. Clyde Calvin Smith Your wife wants you to contact her immediately at 35 Main St., Yonkers, N.Y. It is urgent. Dave Albright Dick left some money for you in the Lake Charles hall. Victor B. Cooper is now checked in at Sailors Snug Harbor, in case anyone would like to get in touch with him. Edward M. Cronin Contact Bernard Rolnick, 320 Broadway, NYC. Phillip Giordano Very urgent that you get in touch with your wife immediately at Route 2 Pelzer, South Carolina. Anybody knowing above brother's whereabouts urged to contact him concerning this message. Errin .^obnson Please contact your brother Clar­ ence at 115-58 22Dth Street, Cam­ bria Heights 11, NY. All o/ the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 boJid from the Union in the baby's name: Darlene Dorothy Williams, born August 8, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur H. Williams, East Meadow, Long Island. Windell Wade Strickland, born August 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs, Franklin Strickland, Mobile, Ala. Ruth Darlene Turk, born August 21, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Turk Jr., Mobile, Ala. Lanny and Danny Worley, born July 13, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard S. Worley, Pensacola, Fla. Gilbert Camacho, born Septem­ ber 3, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fructuoso Camacho, Brooklyn, NY. Francine Teresa Hills, born August 22, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Hills, San Francisco, Calif. Steve Joel Maldonado, born April 25,1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Estaven Maldonado, Alvin, Texas. David Emmet Cox, born Febru­ ary 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. James W. Cox, Baltimore, Md. Mary Ann Gonzales, born July 24, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gilbert M. Gonzales, Eagle Lake, Texas. Grayiand Andre Mitchell, born July 29, 1957, to Seafarer and Mis. Lawrence A. Mitchell, Algiers, La. Mary Kathryn Koski, born June 25, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank M. Koski, Philadelphia, Pa. Edwin Earle Lewis, born August 17, 1957, to Seafarer and Mrs. Odus Clayton Lewis. Jr., Galveston, Texas. Lionel Peat, 63; On July 2, 1957, Brother Peat died in the USPHS Hospital in Balti; more, Md. Death was due to a i malignancy. He became a full member of the J Union on May 23, ® 1955, and sailed in the steward is de partm ent. Brother Peat is survived by his wife, Bessie Peat of Baltimore. Burial took place in Hopkins Chapel Cemeterj', Hopkins County, Md. t 4 Arza Smith Jr., 35: Brother Smith died July 27, 1957, aboard the SS Santa Monica after being transferred from the SS Jean. Death was caused by a head injury received while working aboard the latter ship. He became a full member of the Union on October 18, 1946, and sailed in the deck department. Place of burial is unknown. 4" t t Curtis F. Aycock, 53: On May 31, 1957, Brother Aycock died from a heart condition in Cumberland County, NO. He became a full member of the Union on August 6, 1948, and was sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Aycock is sur­ vived by his wife, Ruth Aycock of Fayetteville, NC, Burial took place in Cross Creek Cemetery, Fayetteville, NO. • -i J -I- ' i �SEAFARERS^ LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT •AFL-CIO • '50-50' On Oil Imports Urged As Tanker Aid A new "50-50" proposal designed to strengthen the USflag tanker fleet and safeguard America's vital fuel supplies has been put forth in industry circles. Unlike the current "50-50" rule which applies to< US Government-financed ex­ to compete with equally-new for­ port cargoes, the tanker "50- eign tonnage, then the operators 50" plan would require that 50 claim they will have to transfer percent of all oil imports into the their new ships as well. US be carried in American bottoms. On the other hand, a "50-50" re­ The proposal is seen by its quirement would reverse the trans­ Industry sources backers as the answer to the alarm­ fer process. ing decline in the American-flag claim it takes 15 to 16 T-2 tank­ tanker trade, and the growing de­ er payloads every day, to handle pendence of the United States on all the oil coming from overseas. For*Ign-flag supertankers like the World Glory (above) of Niarchot fleet now control most of US oil foreign oil supplies. They argue Even if the imports were cut back imports. Proposal for "50-50" import split, in view of Dockers, would result in transfer back to US to the level requested by the Pres­ that since the offshore oil trade is flag of many such ships now under runoway registries. growing at the expense of the do­ ident, the import load would be mestic trade and since offshore runs about a dozen T-2s daily. Yet at are dominated by foreign-flags, current estimates, if every Amer­ the US is dependent to a growing ican ship was in the trade, it is degree on foreign ships and foreign estimated the US-flag tanker fleet oil to keep American industry go­ would be unable to supply enough SAN FRANCISCO—^A broad program of medical and hospital benefits for the wives and ing. At last report, in fact, the US ships to carry even 40 percent of dependent children of SUP members will be launched November 1 by the Sailors Union that reduced figure. The long term tanker fleet was 24 vessels less than trend, of course, is for the import of the Pacific. The family benefits will round out the SUP's welfare program, which now the previous year, thanks to trans­ figure to rise, year by year. fers. ' includes numerous benefits The growing dependence of the A "50-50" rule would then mean for unmarried members and ces, and doctor's fees relating to little or no cost from one of two the following: United States on foreign oil childbirth. medical clinics. Hospital care will • Some ships that transferred unique coverage for oldtimers. prompted President Eisenhower to Payments for individual benefits be provided in a hospital that the impose voluntary import quotas in foreign would transfer back to the Like the existing benefits, the new under the program are at a high clinic is affiliated with, and July. The quotas have been largely US flag. program will be financed in full by level. In addition, the benefits can charged to the clinic, which will ineffective and the long run trend • New ship construction would contributions from SUP-contracted be integrated so that SUP families bill the dependent for items not is toward foreign oil because of be needed to make up part of the operators. can be relieved of most or all of covered by the Fund. Under tha the greater cost and difficulty of gap—construction which would be The family program embraces a the cost of major medical care. A clinic set-up, members can not finding oil in the continental US. accomplished without foreign trans­ wide range of medical, surgical and dependent who is injured and re­ choose their doctors or surgeons. fers or cost to the Government Import 20% Of Oil hospital care and services in and quires surgery and extensive hos­ Families using the direct pay­ • Ships running under the US- out of the hospitals. It includes pitalization wd nursing care for ment plan will be able to choose At present, domestic production of oil is 6,800,000 barrels a day flag would assure tighter US con­ payments covering the cost of hos­ example could receive benefits ex­ their own doctors. They will pay their medical and hospital bills in with imports runnina about 1,800,- trol of its fuel lifelines, tax rev­ pital room and board, hospital serv­ ceeding $2,000. The program provides two meth­ advance and be reimbursed by the 000 barrels. That means that about enues to the US Government now ices directly related to the de­ 20 percent of all the oil now in use being lost on runaway ships and pendent's injury or sickness, ad­ ods of payment: a service plan and Welfare Fund. is coming here from offshore additional employment for US sea­ ministering anesthetics and ambu­ a direct payment plan. SUP fami­ The family benefits program is lance transportation, surgical fees lies living in Los Angeles, San an outgrowth of recent SUP sur­ sources, principally Venezuela and men. In taking steps to cut oil imports, and doctors' fees In the hospital, at Francisco, Portland and Seattle veys showing that large numbers of the Persian Gulf. At its peak, US oil output got up to 7,800,000 bar­ the President had acted to pro­ the office or at the patient's home. can obtain coverage by either SUP members are now married It also includes payments for method. Families in other areas men. Work on the new program rels after the Suez Canal was mote the domestic oil exploration closed. Practically all of the mil- industry. The import curb has not laboratory and x-ray examinations will receive direct payments from was first proposed last year, and dropped because of legal problems. lion-barrel-a-day decline since then worked effectively for several rea­ for diagnosis of accidents or sick­ the Fund. If it chooses the service plan, the It was authorized again at the took place in Texas, Oklahoma and sons. For one thing, it was im­ ness, medical and special nursing Louisiana and that is what is hitting posed against crude oil only so fees, hospital room, board and serv- family will receive medical care at August meeting and completed last month. the coastwise tanker trade so hard. that foreign ships have been bring­ At the same time, foreign tankers ing in increasing loads of refined that were carrying oil around Af­ oil and heating oils, a trend which rica to Europe are now back on the could hurt jobs and operations in US run. The result is very little East Coast refineries. Then it only activity for US-flag tankers, with applied to the Atlantic and Gulf the chance that there will be ad­ Coast because the West Coast is ditional transfers_to foreign flags. unable to supply its own needs. During the Suez crisis, the Mari­ That boosted imports to the West DETROIT—Members of the SIO time Administration made much of Coast. of the NA, Great Lakes pistrict, Even if some kind of restriction, Seafarers who are inter­ proposals to build American flag cast ballots throughout the month ested In getting lifeboat supertankers and arrangements was written into law, oil imports of August to fill the posts of sec­ tickets or in upgrading were made for "twofers"—^transfers are bound to rise because of the retary-treasurer and port agents in rise in oil consumption which do­ ! of two T-2s for building one larger themselves are entitled to seven Great Lakes ports. Incum­ ship. But the new tonnage is not mestic producers would be hard the use of the Andrew S bent Fred J. Farnen was reelected the answer, because if it is going pressed to meet without draining Furuseth training school to the office of secretary-treasurer. US known reserves and boosting facilities at - no cost to the cost of all oil products. For­ All of the incumbent port agents them. The training eign oil is cheaper, more plentiful were also reelected. In the racs school offers two-week and easier to find. for secretary-treasurer, Famen's If national defense is a prime opponent, Wladyslaw Bieniecki, re­ upgrading courses which consideration, then the proposal ceived 260 votes as against Farenable Seafarers to im­ When notifying headquarters nen's 568. prove their earning pow­ by cable or wireless that a Sea­ for a "50-50" division on oil im­ In the elections for port agents, ports a' least offers the safeguard ers and increase their job farer has paid off in a foreign Matt Anttila of Duluth, Glen Beauport because of injury or illness, of employment of American vessels opportunities. The usual cock of Elberta, Stanley Thomp­ ships' delegates should include in this trade. requirements — 90 days The basis of the Merchant Mar­ son of Detroit, Stanley Wares of the following information: in the preceding calendar Cleveland and Gerald Westphal of The man's full name, his SIU ine Act of 1936 and of the "50-50" year and one day in the law was to help maintain a sizable Chicago, faced little, if any, opposi­ book number, name of the ship, last 90—apply to candi­ merchant marine as vital to the tion for the positions. the port of payoff and the hos­ dates for training. In Alpena, Kenneth Shorkey had pital where he is being treated. country's security. Acting on that fairly strong opposition in Palmer same logic, independent operators The response of ships' crews Johnson and Robert Oliver. John­ to the Union's request for these see the tanker "pipeline" to over­ son received 198 votes while Oliver notifications has been very good. seas oil supplies as equally vital tallied 236. But the split oppo­ and" equally deserving of a boost. Sometimes though, not all of sition vote was not enough to beat At no cost to the Government they the above information has been Shorkey who gathered 326 votes. argue, a "50-50" rule would be a included. Be sure to list all of In Buffaio David Walker re­ this data so that the SIU can shot in the arm to the tanker in­ ceived . a ,total of 420 votes, out­ dustry and place US oil imports act as promptly as po$sible. stripping tlirde opponents. / under truly "effective control." SUP Families Cef Med, Benefits • YOUR Gt. Lakes SIU SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Elects Farnen List Details In Cables To Union Training School SEAFARER'S INT'L UNION, A&G DISTRICT A. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 27, 1957 Description An account of the resource Headlines: PHS THREATENED BY ECONOMY MOVE 12 SHIPS NOW IDLE IN BULL STRIKE WAGE, PENSION BENEFITS GAINED IN PACIFIC PACT SEAFARERS’ A-1 JOB ON BEEFS APPLAUDED NAVY MAY DISCARD ‘EFFECTIVE CONTROL’, MAGNUSON REPORTS NEW COAL FLEET LAY-UPS CLOUD COMPANY’S OUTLOOK HEARINGS END ON ROBIN LINE VOTE, AWAIT DECSION SEAFARER A CITIZEN AFTER 10-YR. FIGHT ROU, ARA SIGN MUTUAL HELP PACT GATEWAY CITY ALL SET FOR DEBUT AFL-CIO ORDERS TEAMSTER CLEAN-UP STATES STILL LAX IN ’57 ON BASE PAY, CHILD LABOR COAL BEEF ‘ CELEBRATES’ BIRTHDAY ANOTHER PHS SERVICE: DENTAL CARE FOR SEAMEN SAIL SHIP SINKS; 80 MEN LOST CANADA SIU BACKS COPPER STRIKE AN OLD FAMILIAR TUNE – LIVING COSTS SET RECORD VIC LITARDI DIES AT 54 HUB SEAFARER DIES ON COAST ’50-50’ ON OIL IMPORTS URGED AS TANKER AID SUP FAMILIES GET MED. 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