http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b83ba277136d8d280d09e99377745c4e.PDF ddcedeb801b869188d986a1b6e38d28b PDF Text Text LOG August IS 1958 » OFFICtAl 0»»AN OF THi ttAFARIRt INTIKNATIONAL UN ION » ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL-CIO » \ Now Takes Up Job Security, Other Benefits SVeitYBOtY- 9ow:i - Story On Page 3 >3 1 AN EDITORIAL; A Merchant Marine For Whom? * • ^ ' '" • ' , t Last week US maritime was treated to the spectacle of the represen­ tatives of the American Merchant Marine Institute pleading in Washing­ ton on behalf of runaway-flag shipowners. The AMMl, ostensibly devoted to the interests of. American shipping, made a successful pitch to the Ad^ ministration that the American taxpayer should pick up the tab for Suea Canal surcharges imposed on runaway ships—ships whose owners registSted foreign to escape payment of US ^taxes in the first instance. Maybe the top brass of the AMMI congratulated themselves on a job well done. Undoubted!;^ _the runaway operators were pleased with the re­ sults. But we wonder if many American-flag operators were cheered by this development. We are sure that the US public, if it learned, the facts, V'ould disapprove. Thes public would be bewildered as to why a so-called "American" Merchant Marine Institute would make a money pitch fgr opjerators who have fled the American flag. 1 To understand why tlds happened it is necessary to understand the natiire of ^e AMMI as an organization. - . In theory, the AMMI is a combinatiou of US shipowners acting in con;* eei^ on matters oi .interest affescting all of them.. In fact, it has develop^ -(Coiltlnued-on page 2>' -'-.v '5%.;;, i UtM -Mmm Mmm Jimm. tJsually it'i ft ship that hits a bridge but in * >^ "X DFtOj^Om this instwcu the bridge swung first. Victim of the swinging drawbridge'In Toledo, the Canadiana had her bow ' ripped up, but 900 passengers escaped serious injury. Ship is mknned .by the SIU Great Lakes District. (Story on Page 11.) - - . I; • I*-. ' ti �Fa*« Two SEAFARERS LOG .Ixvt U, U5« Ukw SIU HMd At NY Mertlhgr NOMINATIONS NOW OPfeNt 5eatarers To Ko/e On 38 Union Posts A total of 38 elective offices will be open to qualified candidates in the coming SIU bien­ nial elections scheduled to get underway on November 1. The 38 offices to appear on the ballot were approved by the membership at headquarters and In all ports following presen­ tation of the secretary-treas-^^ urer's pre-balloting report and the first •time for the election of ning for Uzdon office to nominate port agents. These positions had themselves. recommendations. The number of posts to be voted been appointed posts up until now, After the voting is concluded oh on is one less than the^l956 rostei since the West Coast halls had of 39. A number of changes have been opened as a temporary meas­ The foil text of the seoretarybeen made In the type and location ure., However, the pattern of ship­ treasarer'B pre-ballot report ap­ of some of ~ the offices to be voted ping has been such over the past Frod Famen, socrotary-troasuror of iho Sill Grout Lxilies District, on. This was done in light of the few years that these halls will now pears on page S. tolls A&G headquarters meeting of orogress in Lakes organizing changing pattern of shipping in the be regarded as permanent and various ports in which the SIU agents elected for them accord­ December 31, newly-elected offi­ drive. Bection is now going on in Boiand and Cornelius flMt, one ingly. cers will take office as of midnight of prime organizing targets. MTD Unions on Lakes are working maintains halls. on the night that the headquarters together on this and other drives. The other ports-—Boston, Phila­ At headquarters, there will be five assistant secretary-treasurers delphia, Baltimore. Mobile, New tallying committee reports on the as compared to six on the 1956 bal­ Orleans, Houstoa and San Fran­ results of the election to the mem­ lot, and eight Joint patrolmen to cisco—have the same number and bership. be elected as opposed to seven last type of elective posts assigned to The constitution calls for each time. Three ports, Nbrfolk, Savan­ them as there were In the 1956 days' ballots In every port to be mailed by certified or registered nah and Tampa, will elect agents balloting. mail to a safe depository.' Nominating ProeeM only. They had previously elected an agent and a-patrolman, but a The presentation of the pre-bal­ The roster of posts to be voted drop in shipping in their area has loting report paved the way for the on is as follows: reduced the need for permanent opening of the nominations period' Headquarters: One secretary _ SAN FRANCISCO-^'liie proposed establishment of an SIU personnel. which began August 12 and will treasurer; one deck assistant sec­ On the other hand,''the West wind up as of midnight, September retary-treasurer, one engine assist­ Pacific District newspaper to replace three existing publica­ Coast ports of Seattle and Wil­ 11. The nominations procedure ant secretary-treasurer, one stew­ tions received another boost when the members of the Sail­ mington will be on the ballot for permits a candidate to nominate ard assistant secretary-treasuref; ors Union of the Pacific went ^ himself by sending a letter to two assistant secretary-treasurers on record in favor of the publishing of. a better paper, the ' headquarters during that period joint. SEAFARERS LOG stating the office three unions to ail intents and for which he in­ New York: Eight joint patrolmen. move. purposes, legally and otherwise, August IS, I95> Vol. XX, No. 16 tends to nm, submitting proof of Boston: One agent; one joint The Marine Firemens Uniim and are banded together and have mu­ Ids three years' seatime, his citi­ patrolman. the Marine Cooks and Stewards zenship and his two years of con­ Philadelphia: One agent; one Union h'ad already taken official tual problems. We therefore. rec- . ommend that the Secretary proceed' tinuous Union membership. Four joint patrolman. positions in favor of consolidating months of the seatime has to be Baltimore: One agent; three the "West Coast Sailor," the toward an agreement with the other two unions, the MFOWW PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treamrer in the current calendar year. joint patrolmen. "Marine Fireman" and the "Stew­ and the MC&S, to publish .a joint HEBam BRAm, Editor, BOITABO SEANorfolk: One agent. In addition, under the terms of ards News" into one publication to paper, and, if possible, to put out MAN, Art Editor. HBBMAN ABiauir, BIWIH Savannah: One agent. fiPtvACK, AL MASKIN. JOHN BRAZIL, HER­ the pre-baUoting resolution, all represent the entire Pacific Dis­ such a publication as soon as pos­ MAN MAKLER, Staff Writert, BILL MOODT, candidates are asked to submit Tampa: One agent. trict. Gulf Area Representative. photos and written statements of Mobile: One agent; three joiht The SUP action came at its head­ sible." Last year^the three unions put Publlshttf blWMhly at tfia haadquartar* 100 words or less on their activities patrolmen. •f tha Saafarara Intarnatlonal Union, At­ in the Union. The statements will New Orleans: One agent; three quarters membership meeting in out a joint newspaper as a Labor * adopting the report and recommen­ Day issue, with each union having lantic « Cult District. APk-CIO, *75 Fourth joint patrolmen. Avonuo Brooklyn 31. NY.. Tot. HYaclnth be . printed In ^a special election Houston: One agent; one joint dations of the SUP quarterly fi­ separate sections for reporting on y-44M. Enterad as socond class maHar supplement in the SEAFARERS nance committee. The committee its .business. at tho Post Offica In Brooklyn, NY, undar LOG, before the two-month vote patrolman. report said in part: The edition was favorably re­ Wilmington: One agent. 'RM Act of AUB. U, 1913. gets imderway on November 1. "We feel, not only from a finan­ ceived by members of the unlong San Franeiseo: One agent Hall, in issuing the report, urged IIB cial standpoint, but also for the involved. ail men who are interested in nut'^ Seattle; One,agent. SUP Votes To Approve Joint WC Newspaper •f ^ , r • f.j- • An Editorial: A MERCHANT MARINE FOR WHOM? ii: -/vJ • (Continued from page 1) ' InlQ a pressure group to serve the manipulations of United States Lines. This was clearly shown once again in the recent contract negotiations when US Lines president, General John Franklin, embarked with NMU President Joseph Curran on a strikebreaking expedition against licensed engineers because of a dispute between the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the company over conditions on US Lines passenger ships. The position of General Franklin,—to set up an ill-fated company un­ ion of engineers—became the position of .the AMMI in dealing with the MEBA. It is an open secret in the industry that the other operators were un­ happy with this blundering, negative approach which killed any chance of peaceful settlement and cost ihe industry accordingly. The Franklin NMU scheme bypassed the established bargaining mach­ inery. It was more a reflection of the private pressure set-up, the LaborManagement Maritime Committee, which Franklin and Curran have es­ tablished as part of the US Lines system of applying multiple pressures on maritime legislation. The same manipulation of AMMI to serve US Lines' purposes is ap­ parent on the subsidy level. When US Lines wanted a new passenger ship, it involved the leadership of the AMMI for the better part of a year to get a bill through which gave it more favorable terms than any other US ship­ ping cpmpany. Up until now, 50 percent of construction cost was the ceil­ ing over which the Government would not go, with most contracts calling for US participation up to 45 percent of cost. But US Lines got itself a con­ struction subsidy which provides 55 percent or more assistance from Uncle Sam, something in the vicinity of $80 million dollars, giving it a competi­ tive advantage over any other subsidized operator. This is especially in­ teresting in light of the fact that the last comparal^e construction subsidy applicant—American Banner Lines—was required to put up 60 percent for a vessel on a similar run, to the Government's 40 percent. ' ^ • When it appeared that construction of this new US Lines luxury ship might be postponed, it was the president df the AMMI, not the president of US Lines, who leaped into the breach with a telegram to the White House and a public statement that, "with the tenSe world situation and the current newspaper headlines before Us^ this would be the last" item tha country wouM want to postpone."' On the operating side, the AMkH's concern with US Lines' well-be­ ing is reflected by the fact that its«1957 subsidy bill, some $32 millionj ii $15 million greater than any other company's and represents about 22 per­ cent of the entire subsidy figure for the whole merchant marine. And now ^e leam these AMMI representatives going to Washington: and demanding a break for tax-free Liberian-flag operators. Why? Be­ cause US Lines has traded for the support of the international oil compa­ nies, with their huge foreign-flag interests, to get their backing in Wash4 ington for US Lines subsidy requests, no matter how inequitable they might be—-and because US Lines is interested in selling the passenger ship America to a foreign-flag operation. It is for these same reasons that the president of the AMMI called the runaways the "fifth line of defense," and aroused the animosity of other legitimate maritime nations by his strenuous support of runaway shippin^^ at the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. He took this po­ sition even though such shipping injures the American merchant, marinfi ' and the maritime operations of our~ allies. ^ In this area, it is interesting to note that while US Lines is perfectly willing for the America to run in transatlantic or other service under a foreign flag, it strenuously opposes every attenipt by newcomers to enter the transatlantic trade under the American flag. It is reported that one.,recent application in this area was disapproved in part, on the ground that;: US Lines would face stiff competition from the propose Operation. The'^ AMMI, which, one would assume, would welcome jadditions to the US-flag fleet, was conspicuously silent on the issue. Tbe US Lines policy then, is the AMMI policy, to the detriment af other operators whd are relatively powerless to affect the course of AMMl aflairs. „ ' The current Situation reflects a need for reappraisal of our merchant marine policy, as has long been-sought by the SIU and the AFL-CIO Mari­ time ^ades Department, to assure more equitable distribution of Govern­ ment aid to the entire industry. It also reflects the need for shipowners to;' reexamine the ^^MI to determine whether it is serving the best inters 5 ; ests of the American merchant niarine. .: ^ �'• % ^Ui ,Ji AugmH iS, im SEAFARERS LOG Tage Tbrtm New Pact Raises Pay 8 I An eight percent increase in base wages and a 30 cents per man per day additional contribution to the Vacation Plan are the highlights of an agreement on major contract items that has been reached* between the SIU and its contracted operators. A memoran-^ Here in a nutshell are the cents added benefit per man pec dum of agreement that was basic terms of the settlement day on vacation payments, brings thus far reached with the ship­ the total package increase of direct signed on Friday, August owners: money payments by the operators ; MONTREAL—A new twist in the Canadian. National Steam­ 8, a few days after the start to Seafarers to around lOV^ per­ Wages up eight percent. ship hepf was reported as the company announced that a cent. That would be figuring thn Cubaii banking _group had pimchased its eight strikeboimd 'of negotiations, provided . Overtime up six percent. 30 cents per day increased vaca­ deep-sea ships. The ships had^ ^^ Vacation payment increased tion contribution as in the vicinity for several basic changes Cuban Group Purchases Struck Canadian Ships been hungup for over a year in Halifax as a result of a strike by the SIU Canadian Dis­ trict. « It was reported that Troy Brown­ ing, a Great Lakes ship operator, would run the ships under the Cuban flag in an arrangement with the Cuban government! Browning's Lakes operations are under con­ tract to the SIU Great Lakes District. SIU of NA Vice-President in Canada, Hal Banks, when informed of the sale, declared that the strike would go on and he was asking for continued support from other unions. The strike has had the full support of the SIU of NA and of all unions affiliated with the International Transportworkers Federation. The ITF harf put the ships under a boycott and has called on member unions not to handle them. . Meanwhile, members of the op­ position Liberal Party in .Canada have charged that a Canadian-flag shipping firm offered $3 million for the ships, nearly $200,000 more than the Cuban bid, but was turned down. The CN§ ships are the prop­ erty of the Canadian government through the Government-owned Canadian National Railway. The SIU Canadian District had report­ ed previously that two of its con­ tracted companies were in the bid^g. " The ships have been idle since July 4, 1057, when the Canadian District struck In a contract beef. Subsequently, the company an­ to take - effect September 1, nounce It was transferring the one month before the present ships to Trinidad, but the niove failed when West Indian seamen contract expires. Contract talks on a number of and British officers both refused to have any part of the struck other important items, covering Job security problems the main are ships. continuing. However, the agree­ ment on basic money items, if ap­ proved by the membership, will take effect as scheduled irrespec­ tive of the disposition of the rest of the contract matters. The major changes arrived at BALTIMORE — Seafarers' de­ thus far include the following: pendents are making full use of • An eight percent increase the services of SIU Health Center across-the-board in base wages. For here with appointments being A^, this means an increase from made two weeks ahead. Port Agent the present $336.73 per month to Earl Sheppard reported. One day $363.6'/, a boost of $26.94 monthly. a week Is set aside for. them and • An Increased contribution by so far it seeiiis sufficient in spite of the large number of appoint­ the operators of 30 cents per man per day to the SIU Vacation Plan. ments. y. The increase will make possible a Shipping has be^ fair for the substantial rise in 'vacation pay, two-week period and the outlook likely in the neighborhood pf $100 is for it to continue on about the over thc-present $260 yearly max­ same level. Even though 210 men imum. .were shipped, there was. a heavy o An increase in overtime and registration of 276 men due mainly penalty rates of six percent. Pres­ to the lay-up of two Ore ships. Paying off were the Jean, ent rates are $1.60, $2,06 and $2.lk) Carolyn and Emilia (Bull); Marore, per hour, with most men getting, Baltore, Venore, Feltore, Santore the $2.06 rate. That wiii now be­ and Cubore (Marven); Atlantis come $2.18 per hour. Entry rating (Petrol Shipping); John Kulu- OT will now be $1.70 and for the kundis (Martis); Pacific Star (Com­ top ratings, it will become $2.23. o Another five cents per men pass) and Kenmar (Calmar). . The Marore, Baltore, Venore, per-day will be Contributed to es­ Feltmore, Santore and Cubore, the tablishment of a standing Food Yorkmar (Calmar) and Alcoa Program stewards committee. The Pointer (Alcoa) signed on. standing committee will expand Families Bait. Gulf Tanker Crash Kills 16 Some of the victims of the crash between SS Gulfoil and the coastwise tanker Gtaham are layed out on the Gulf tanker. Six­ teen lives were lost on the Gulfoil when the. two vessels crashed in a fog off Newport, ' Rhode Island. The Gulfoil was empty, but the Graham, which had a full load aboa^^ blew up after the collision, spewing flaming oil. The Gulfoil carries an NMU crew aboard.In addition to the 16 dead, two are missing and there were 24 injuries suffered between the two ships. It was the worst Ui? tanker disaster since the SlU-manned Salem Mari­ time blew up in-Lake Charles on January 17, 1956, apparently from a static electricity spark, with the loss of 21 hves. . 30 cents daily. Five cents more per day for SIU health and safety programs. ^ Five cents per day for SIU feeding program. Improved room and meal al­ lowances. Other items to be negotiated. of 2Vi percent of an AB's existing monthly wage scale. Security Clauses While reaching agreement in these areas, SIU and company ne­ gotiators have to deai with a num­ ber of other items which have been put on the agenda as subjects for negotiation. The operators havs the present joint Union-operator agreed to work out provisions cov­ program to improve standards of ering such items a$ job security feeding and service aboard ship.. problems arising out of fleet addi­ In the areas in which it has oper­ tions, questions of appropriate bar­ ated, the program has won the gaining units, subsidiaries and af­ praise of both crews and shipown- filiates of contracted employers. Provisions to safeguard Seafarers • Room and meal aliowances against the impact of foreign flag have been increased as foilows: transfers are also on the docket For dinner, $1.50; for supper $2; for discussions. The termination for room $6. date of the new agreement also The wage increase, plus the 30 has to be settled. AMMI 'ACHIEVEMENT': Runaways Saddling us With Suez Transit Bills WASHINGTON—Runaway ship operators who left US reg­ istry to escape payment of US taxes will have their Suez Canal surcharges paid for by the United States government. The surcharges, figured" at"* three percent of the regular who pay no taxes to the US. canal tolls, will be collected in this area. Senator Warren sfarting September 15 to help repay the cost of clearing the canal after the Suez war. The announcement on the US decision to pick up the runaways' tabs came from the American Mer­ chant Marine Institute, which had been pressing for such a ruling. While ostensibly, representing USflag shipping,' the institute has shown considerable zeal in protect­ ing the runaways. This latest action followed upon the AMMI's vigorous opposition at the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea to any proposal which would have brought the' runaways under the coatrol^of any legitimate maritime nation.' Oil Company Rdie In the opinion of the SIU and other maritime unions, thq AMMI action in sacrificing US shipping objectives to support the runaways represents the fact that the organi­ zation has come under the domina­ tion of a small group which enjoys support from oil companies who have extensive runaway interests. Consequently, the SIU believes it is no longer representative of US shipping. (See editorial, page one.) In fact, the president of the AMMI, Ralph Casey, has charac^torized the runaways as the "fifth line of defense," a position which was promptly repudiated by other US shii, operators, particularly those in the Pacific American Steamship Association. The practical effect of the US decision' will be that American taxpayers, including, of course, shipping concerns operating under the American flag, will be helping to subsidize runaway shipowners Magnuson (Dem.-Wash.) has in­ troduced a measure designed to close off the tax loophole on some runaway operators. Senator Magnu­ son, who is chairman of the SenateInterstate" and Foreign Commerce Committee, has proposed that any steamsh-p companies transferring tonnage to foreign registry could be required to continue payment of US taxes as a condition of the transfer. Such payments would have to be made if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Treasury, a prin­ cipal purpose for the runaway registration is "avoidance of Fed­ eral income tax." The US decision cam'e after the United Nations "said it would ask .all ships using the canal to pay the surcharge. The UN spent a total of $8,200,00() on the canal clearance job of which the US ad­ vanced $5 million. . > The US, of course, will also reimburse the toll surcharges on ships under the American flag. The decision to take respbnsibil ty for runaway surcharges cleared the way for the extra charge to go into effect since no other maritime nation wanted any part of them. Of course, Panama, Liberia and Honduras, which are havens of runaway shipping, were equally unwilling to pick up the tab. Soviet Russia has declared that its ships would refuse to pay the surcharge, which is voluntary, but few of its vessels^ make use of the cai'al. Meanwhile,' the' Suez Canal Authority in Cairo has notified ship operators that the canal's permissible depth will be increased to, 35 feet effective August 31. The present dr^t limit is 34 feet. _ •if �-•r.. 'i-*!-..--'-' e Fonr ' ' Canada SlU Ship Iced In OTTAWA—The Maple Branch, manned by members of the SIUCanadian District, is trapped In ice in Hudson Bay while bound for a radar line station, the .Canadian Government announced. The ship, along with a 900-ton landing craft, was 130 miles from its destination at Great Whale River, Quebec, about 700 miles north of Ottawa. Normally, ice is not that far gouth in the Bay, the Canadian an­ nouncement sai^ at least not at this time of the year. Canadian Air Force rescue units are keeping watch on the ships and may have to take the crews off if the vessels are not able to free themselves. Pacific Sm SBAFARERS tr '• tt- AitfoA IS, MSI SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING HOARD Sir. .i From )uly 23 To August 5, 1958 (Editor*! note: Under the new reporting system for SIU ship­ ping, the summaries below give the complete picture In each de­ partment by seniority cldls. Job group and port, including the numher of men remaining on the beach. Seafarers coming into port to register can pick their spots by checking thb "registered on the beach" totals alongside the shipping totals for their department.) the largest drop, shipping 156 men, a decrease of, 64 Jobs froln thd previous two Weeks. The other ports dropped slightly. New York shipping, while below the previous figure, is still running hlgb, Seniority-wise the job breakdown among the three classes remained almost the same, with class B men picking up a few more berths-than before. Class-A men accounted for 62 percent of the jobs, shij^ed, B 27 percent, an increase of one percent, and class CI re­ SIU shipping for the last two weeks made a comeback class maining 11 percent. . ; from the previous period's decrease to hit a new year-long" On-the-beach totals show three ports with less than 50 class A men record high. A total of 1,151 men were shipped to permanent registered in all three departments. Tampa was almost cleaned out, jobs during the period, just inching past the previous high of 1,149, having only 11 men on the list. New York had only 682, a decrease of Reflecting the pick-up, registration for class A men dropped consid­ 103 class A men registered. New Orleans, however, has reported that erably in some ports leaving a total of 2,155 class A men on the beach it has more than enough class A men on the list to handle all ex­ as compared to 2,204 last period. pected openings. Port-by-port Baltimore showed the greatest increase in shipping, The foUowlng is the fitrecast port by port: Boston: Slow , . . New with the deck and Engine departments almost doubling. Also on the YMII: Good . . . Philadelphia: Fair . . . Baltimore: Might slow down... rise were Philadelphia, Savannah, Mobile, Tampa, San Francisco, Norfolk: Slow . , . Tampa;:Fair, should pick up . . , Mobile: Slow... Seattle and Wlmington. New Orleans: Slow . . . Lake Charles: Slow . . . Houston: Good but Five ports reported slower shipping for the period. They were New may decline . *. . WnmluKton: Good/. . . Saw Franelsco: Good . . , Orleans. Norfolk, Boston, New York and Houston. New Orleans had SoatUe: Fair. Enters Info Pact Talks SAN FRANCISCO—Representa­ tives of the SIU Pacific District are readying demands to be pre­ sented to West Coast operators in negotiations for a new contract to replace the agreements expiring September 30. Emphasis in the negotiations will center on improved vacation, subsistence and welfare benefits plus changes in various working rules and conditions in the exist­ ing agreement. Last Year's Gains In last year's agreement, wage gains of from $20 to $37 a month were won plus increases of 13 to 17 cents hourly in overtime rates, a $25 monthly boost in pensions to $125 and other monetary gains. Four basic agreements are in­ volved in the negotiations, the off­ shore, intercoastal, coastwise and Alaska contracts. Another subject of the negotia­ tions will be clarification of those rules of the agreement which have been subject to controversy be­ cause of differing interpretations by the companies and the Pacific District unions.. LOG .f DECK DEPARTMENT Reg/sfered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 3 4 16 • 32 5 7 13 28 1 5 — 1 1 5 10 24 10 19 9 1 16 25 2 6 8 6 9 6 Regfsfered CMSS B GROUP 1 2 1 2 2 9 .2 3 19 — 2 — 1 — — — . 1 6 1 2 2 1 8 5 1 3 1 1 8 S 2 16 1 13 —1 — — 4 3 7 4 1 1 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 1 2 2 _ 1 15 20 33 3 1 2 34 11 9 1 2 3 1 S — — 5 2 7 15 20 3 13 3 3 2 9 9 20 4 5 13 8 2 7 2 3 4 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 1 3 2 — 1 ' 17 . 8 8 4 _ 7 9 8 10 __ 1 1 2 — — — — — — 3 — 3 1 8 1 13 10 S 3 — 1 — 5 — 4 2 3 3 8 8 3 3 1 — GROUP 1 2 __ 3 1 1 1 1 1 _ __ _ — —i _ — — _ 1 _ _ — 1 — : TOTAl SHIPPED 3 A: __ 2 5 78 _ 9 2 SO _ 4 5 __ 5 1 25 1 38 1 10 — 30 _ 22 — 18 1 10 CLASS C B • , • 16v ' 9 2 4 1 1 1 a 5 2 17 4 1 2 .f •" AU ' 2 95 11 79 7 5 5 SO 63 14 35 24 36 16 7V', Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS • GROUP 1 9 19 92 183 16 19 37 94 11 • 5 4' 1 8 28 43 89 41 1 12 30 39 5 15 10 14 9 2 a GROUP 1 2 S 2 5 3 4 30 25 „ 1 1 3 *18 . 29 3 8 18 1 2 3 4 51 11 20 4 1 3 12 3 8 3 WM 2 1 1 2 2 • 2 ' 8 3 2 12 7 1 4 3 '4 10 i 3 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington .... Ban Francisco . Seattle Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 1 2 10 1 12 54 11 — 10 3 1 27 6 — 3 — — 6 —— 3 — 3 18 5 7 25 1 6 1 26 4 1 1 5 — i 4 2 10 2 — GROUP 3 1 2 3 16 7 1 — 2 — 19 14 — 3 1 — — 2 — 2 1 4 5 1 9 3 1 _ . 2 1 2 12 5 2 6 1 4 3 4 3 ' 2 — Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 1 1 2 _ ' 2 15 41 4 1 15 7 2 1 — 1 3 33 5 — - 11 1 1 — — 2 — — 2 — 5 . 1 5 15 5 1 23 2 1 2 19 — 3 1 10 2L 4 1 2L 8 7 3 1 — 10 8 1 7 2 1 2 1 2 Shipped CLASS C 8 M,' 7 2 12 — 1 2 8 7 _ 4 2 S J GROUP 1 2 3 2 S 2 — —' 6 1 1 ' — _ — 1 a. 1 1 — 1 — -r- TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach ^LASS A CLASS B CLASS A B C All 3 2 5 60 23 19 102 10 3 1 14 23 41 9 73 1 ; 2 2 5 2 1 3 5 3 .8 25 7 . 6 38 20 19 6 51 __ 4 4 1 27 15 2 44 10 2 11 2 23 7 25 _ 32 5 6 3 a4 3 _ 14 1 3 — — — 4 2 • "i GROUP 1 2 15 1 40 - 168 2 24 9 82 1" 14 12 ~ . 2 15 51 23 48 4 7 8 26 3 15 8 12 1 13 3 22 5 8 2 2 8 4 2 3 2 GROUP 1 2 s "7 1 2 5 29 24 a 2 , 28 15 7 5 1 i , 2 1 1 3 8 7 5. 1 1 6 7 2 10 8 2 8 6 2 -2 — i 3; 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT . Registered CLASS A A\£ETYOCAPaOSHl^ MATES AT-me emsom AiiP/iH/.tULlA. SWAP TAPN5 /4KC>WAT64 TUBFKShtTSOi^TV. AiBW LOW PRICES ANVYOWRE ALWAYS WBlCcmnERBM , rauR OWN PLACE. OWNEQAfKiCPERAm WfTMeSSA^^t^ V<'f- I I Port Boston New YiJrk ...... Philadelphia Baltimore ....;. Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Lake Charles .. Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle GROUP 1 2 2 5 23 9 — 2 21 4 1 1 3 4 7 6 9 4 1 6 9 3 3 6 2 3 3 1 26 1 10 2 2 12 33 1 6 2 5 4 Registered Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 1 1 2 , 2 1 1 78 22 1 2 _ 4 1 1 17 10 — 3 1 — — i ... 3 9 6 '6 9 4 1 1 -1 1 4 2 l'" 13 4 3 1 2 1 2 i 8 — — 1 3 GROUP S 1 2 — — 25 1 — — — 23 1 1 1 1 1 T— — 1 14 __ — 13 — 1 —/ — 6 1 — 4 — S 6 1 4 — . —. Shipped Shipped • •MM. ,. "1 Registered •M. '• •— Shipped CLASS C _ 3 . TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS* c B GROUP 2 S A 1 2 1 22 54 9 1 — — 2 1 1 — — 6 37 7 2 1 — 1 1 — — 1 — — - — 9 23 11 — 5 23 13 1 — . — 1 2 T- . 3 14 / 11 —• 8 2 — . —. : — 14 11 3 — 2 8 MM MM 8 1 6 — — 11 12 — 10 2 7 s Shipped / , 24 2 5 1 — — 9 6 '— 5 — — 2 TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP All 1 2 2 8 1 87 100 35 4 12 8 49 56 12 4 9 7 2 5 2 — 1 3 43 32 13 42 21 13 1 3 1 30 16 6 10 8 3 25 13 8 13: 10 2 GROUP 3 1 2 3 3 4 11 3 82 12 —, 7 23 5 23 2 2 3 9 2 1 2 ' 26 15 60 mLmm • ."Tr 21 2 1 • 7 4 2 T 8 8 3 1 -8 14 •1 5 8 ~1 2 MM. MM MM M. TOTALS e 836 V. 359 •I#'.-;- 1151 MM. Registered On The Beach SHIPPED CLASS C CLASS B CLASS A CLASS A CLASS A CLASS B • .\P f AlbiW CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP -C All 1 B 2 8 A 1 2 8 I 2 3 2 2 3 1 3 1 2 3 1 DECK 96 178 58 13 37 47 4 6 U 293 '103 1 422 297 502 121 68 55 80 164 54 ,19 ENGINE 15 29 227 139 50 1 416 111 489. 58 71 66 31 207 32 11 85. 48 33 -166 28 12 70 ^ 54 i 313 296 106 175 STEWARD 5 60 4 1 49 ibo 96 38 105 8 ef4 63 - 28 98 5 22 89 714 812 125 11151 704 1097 854 223 423 190 32 160 167 176 358 188 38 113 163 14 GRAND TOTAL 1 219? -^CLASS B GROUP 1 2 8 92 115 IIA Oa M . 1-5- 141 43 263' 341 17 13 �r.W<if - - • >^iiffiut IS, i»si :*>? SEAFARERS LOG Pare Five Anchored at La PalUce (top left) crew checks lifeboat while French oldtimer (center) works as guard on ship. In Bremen, bargeman listens to speech by gent on dock (top. right). Bargefolk (bottom) live comfortably. House­ wives peel potatoes, keep homes tidy and curtained. Bugs (right) need dusting the same as they do ashore. One of t]he top-rated trips on. the shipping board, the run to Nortnern Europe, seldom lacks for job-seekers. The run .to France, the Low Countries and Germany means good ports, plenty of opportunities for signt-seeing and fast turnaround—too fast, usually. Relatively new on the scene, Sleafarer William Calefato, long a'Far,East "regular", kept hh camera handy v^erever the Wacosta weiit. Some of the results are pictured on this page, Strickland, OS, stands gangway watch, keeps an eye on things while ship's in Rotterdam. Sailing board is posted for trip to Bremen. Reunion at La PalUca brought Seafarer Chris Kerageorgiou and mother together for first time in ten years. Mrs. Kerageorgiou cams from Marseilles. Waterfront street scene at La Rochelle, France, shows youngsters Joining in dance near dock where fishing boats are moored. Town is big tourist attraction. ' •* * The Tour' »• ' ^ •-1 9 La Pallice Rotterdam Bremen During working hours in Rotterdam, two SIU daymen perched high on mast tend chipping and painting chores to keep ship in trim. V . Relaxing on Wacosta after a day's work^ SIU txlo (1 to r) of Tom Thomassen. AB; B. F. Lowrey, deck engineer, and j Bob Smith, wiper, pose for shipmate Calefato. It must have been a busy^ay. The boys look a little bushed. -15, -.1^ Wreckage of old French ship Champlain. scuttled In World War II near La Pallice, is given wide berth. y-.: -iS L. '' c % I �SEAFARERS Pare Six .Aonut 15, 1951 LOG Nautilus Polar Voyage •5^. -if I*. •,' - I- '• -y"' f :A • '•* . '1 'N. •i'r'^ >•:. ^• WASHINGTON—Prospects for the eSrly development of submarine tankers were intensified this week following com­ pletion by the atomic submarine Nautilus of the first voyage across the "top of the world" under the North Pole. The ministration says it could haveVin Navy vessel found the short operation with conventional powv^r set' route between Atlantic and Pacific waters in an epoch-making 1,800 mile cruise beneath the 50foot Arctic ice pack. The 96-hour trip from Alaska to European waters cut thousands of miles from the conventional route through the Panama Canai and raised the pos­ sibility that commercial submarine tankers would be economical sooner than had been expected. Ten-Year Development The Nautilus cruise has spurred plans for the development of com­ mercial submarine tankers, which could be feasible in 10 years, ac­ cording to present estimates. The first step would be a prototype tanker, which the Maritime Ad­ in three years, and with nuclear • power "relatively soon after." Cities Service and other oil com­ panies already have a commercial ship under study. The Nautilus voyage also may spur the Qovernment's plans for putting an advanced reactor into a converted T-5 tanker. A tanker is being considered for the first commercial sub because it is easier to build than a dry cargo ship. A liquid cargo would equalize pressure front the outside, while a dry cargo hull, with empty spaces subject to tremendous sea pressure, would require a stronger, heavier, more complex and less economical hull. • , •. • 4" - ' .V.' - .-A; t' , V . :% 'i -••Lf.-•r.V-.-sim,' Keeping in Tonch .1; -i! WITH S 1 U OLHTINERS "The hills of East Tennessee" may seem an unlikely place for'a man to get his first taste of a shipboard rating, but it was back in those hills that retired Seafarer George B Thurmer started as an FWT ... "on a moonshine still during pro­ billboards." • hibition," that is. So, it was In drydock now, the retired t:t W' W' llh 1'!^: ii •?. ; • only natural that when he started Seafarer hit just about every port shipping in 1939 on Great Lakes during his twelve years at sea. He ore carriers, that Thurmer should made the African ports several times with Robin Lines; Puerto Rico was a frequent port o' call while on the bauxite and sulphur runs with Bull Lines. During the war, Tliurmer spent some time snuttling between England and Africa and later on shifted to the Pacific whefe he helped to man a Navy tug. Although he saw many ships go to the bottom, fortunately he was never on one of them. Finally, before retiring, he made a couple of trips to Korea while the war was on. Back home in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, Thurmer is idaklng up for the years of ocean travel by spending most of his time with his family. Married for thirteen years, he is the proud father of two boys, Stephen, 12 and Sidney, 10 Both are Little League ballplayers Seaforer George B. Thurmer and "A" students in school. Every chance he gets, Thurmer takes the and wife^re shown at home in boys fishing, his favorite pastime, Oliver Springs, Tennessee. but when they are id school he fail in the engine department as. pursues his hobby, writing stories an FWT. for children. One of the first men to qualify Thurmer occasionally gets the under the SIU disability benefit urge to return to the Seafaring life, when It was set up in 1952, the 45- especially when he hears from year-old Seafarer had already re­ former shipmates, but since it is tired in 1951. The SIU Plan pro­ impossible, he'd settle for just the vides benefits to men regardless of chance to live near salt water. age who are unable to sail because of disability, in Thurmer's case, failing eyesight. Thurmer held many other jobs during the depression which weren't as helpful to Jiim later, but nevertheless kept him going through the'tough years. For a while he was a gandy dancer on the Milwaukee Railroad, an apple conductor on the Atlantic Coast Thurmer's two children, Steph­ Line and a commercial artist and en, 12, (left) and Sidney, 10, free-lance writer, painting every­ thing "froq> 'No Smoking' dgns to keep dad on the go. Eligibility requirements for the |3S weekly SIU disability-pen­ sion consist of the following: Seafarers physically unable to work, no matter what their age, who have 12 years of seatime plus the Plan's standard eligibility requirement, can apply for and receive the benefit. The seatime has to be with SlU^'ontracted companies. . . Seafarers who are of age 65 or over, and also meet the 12-year' teatiine requirement plus the Plan's standard eligibility pro-, vision, can also obtain coverage under this benefit. ' ~ ,x , ' it ^ -\i • I'. • ' Hbnging ox.er the side on a slagb or chair can be prflly^ troublesome sometirhes,. especially when the weather is not quite what you'd like it\ to be. Jobs that call for going over the side ore not the tnost desirable ones anyway, siQce d false step'can mean at least d dunking in the water ''—<ind sometimes worse. . T- ! H It's always a smart move not only to check the gear you have to work with, but olsd the linei and rigging secured on deck tO: lower you into place and keep you there. An added precaution is to make sure there's 0 rope ladder or two to grab onto In case your stage liries sud­ denly part. Of course, having a man up on deck to tend lines and watch for trouble should be standard procedure as well. > Finally, make t^^e that your lines are not trailing in the water. The propeller of a passing harbor craft can foul on your lines with unhdppy consequences. Keep your gear secuTe—and keep it taut. I I An SIU Ship is a Safe Ship \ piC'i J �"• ;•"' • • ^ •SEAFARERS LOG Tv^tm San Francisco Ferry Bows Ouf {Mobile Steward School Has Large Registration Ferryboaf San Leandro comet Into San Francisco slip on day beforo service ended. Oakland Bay bridge is in background. Crewmen who mode last voyager mos^ of them members of SIU> offiliated Inland Boatmen's Union, are' re' (I to r) F. Rutia, F. Montan> aro, seamen; L Frakowick, 2nd mate; »; A. Rand, seaman;. M. Silva, watchman; U Barrett, XB and delegate; M. MHet, pilot; j. Silvera, 2nd mate, H. Tebbett, mechanical supervisor; Capt. P. McGaregill; A. L Kientz, F. Small, M.. Rodriguez, A. Silva, seamen; L Price, 1st assistant; J. Silvera, engineer; J. Rivera and L Senna, firemen. SAN FRANCISCO—After 108 years, the era of the San Francisco Bay ferryboat has come to an end. The Iong_perlod of service, which contributed to the phenomenal growth df the city and the Bay area, bowed out July 30 when Southern Pacific retired the ferry­ boats San Leandro and Berkeley, the .last two operating on the bay. The boats, which were manned by members of the SlU-affiliated In­ land Boatmen's Union, carried passengers from San Francisco's ferry building to Southern Pacific's Oakland terminal. San Francisco ferryboating reached its peak in 1930, when SouUiern Pacific and Its affiliated companies alone operated 43 boats on the bay. Ferry^ating began on a regular basis In 1850' with the tiny pro­ peller steamboat Kangaroo, which provided twice-weekly service across the bay and up to Oakland. The fares were |1 per person or hog; $3 per horse, wagon, or head of cattle: $9 per two-horse wagm; and SOe per cwt. of freight. The ferryboat era was finally de­ stroyed by the automobile age, which give rise to the construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate, and the Richmond-San Raphael Bridge. MOBILE—The SIU training school for members of the steward department is progressing very rapidly. Cal Tan­ ner, port agent, reports. Two classes have already com:eted the tl " ' 30-day course and^ graduated, and a third class' probably remain on the slow side." is in its third week of training. Only ten vessels are scheduled to The training school was set up by hit this area during the next two the SIU to improve standards of weeks, and only one, the Madaket, food preparation and service is expected to take on a full crew aboard ship. Members of the stew­ for a trip to the Far East. ard department are taught the fundamentals of preparing, cook­ ing and storing food on board ship, personal hygiene and sanitary practices and safe methods of operating in the galley. The. school is very popular among the men as is seen in the long registration list for the next class. , The recreation deck in the haU Two SIU crews have donated here has had a "face-lifting" with funds to popular health drives. an eye towards greater accommoda­ ' Seeing as- the tions for the membership. The pool vessel was going tables have new covers on them into the yards for and more chairs and tables have a short period, been brought in for reading, letterLee Bruce, meet­ writing or a good game of cards ing secretary on or checkers.« the Alcoa Pointer reported, the Continuous rain for 28 straight crew has voted to days has caused a big slowdown in turn the ship's shipyard work and dredging oper­ fund over to the ations which are under HIWD or Bruce Heart fund. On MAWD contracts. Both operations were just coming out of the usual the John C., the gang decided to summer slack season when the give their fund to the March of rains forced them to slow down, Dimes to help in their new drive. and in some cases, halted them t 4" 4" completely. Shipping in the port for the last There were a large number of period was considered slow, with steward departments receiving only eight vessels paying off and "votes of thanks" from crews last two signing back on articles. The month. Among them were the Azalea City, one of Pan-Atlantic's gangs on the Young America, Del lift-on lift-off vessels took on a Viento, LaSalle. Maria H., Michael, full crew early in the period and Carolyn, Irenestar and the Topa started on the company's Port Topa. Newark-San Juan run. Other vessels to join the "chow Shipping for the next period will hounds" list were the Johp KuluKundis, Morning Light, Robin Gray, Wild Ranger, Topa Topa, Fort Hoskins, Robin Locksley; Ocean Eva, 'Val Chem,. and the Oceanstar. Special mention went to the galley gang on the Beaure­ gard—chief cook Gene Ray, night cook George Berry, third cook Sammy Gutierez and Claude (Pop) West, steward. YOUR DOllAR'S WORTH ' Inflating A Piece Of Cheese I sifier and water, and cooked it for five minutes, then machine-packaged the melted cheese. This story of what happens to cheese on the way from Now the first thing to notice is that the processors the factory to your table, may be the most revealing les­ added approximately seven per cent water to the natural son in modern economics and how to buy your money's Cheddar. When you buy 18 ounces of this cheese, you worth that you ever had. get 14.9 oimces of the original cheese and 1.1 ounces of Recently the US Agriculture Department traced the water. • path of this cheese from the day the farmers delivered the The processor then took this softened, watered cheese raw milk to three cheese factories, to the day your wife stopped at a cheese counter and bought'a- package of it. and sold two lots of it to-retailers and jobbers at 37 and 'These facts and figures are an ey^-opener. They show 37.8 cents, and one lot at a much higher price of 47.3 cents. how small the labor oost Is in manufacturing and retailing The two cheaper lots were sold as two-pound and fivesuch items, and the exaggerated prices manufacturers pound loaves. But the high-priced lot has been sliced and packaged in half-pound packages. For this, the processor charge the public for "convenience" foods. The raw milk delivered by the farmers cost the cheese actually got ten cents more a pound, or more than twice as factories 28.2 cents for the quantity of equivalent to one much as the entire cost of manufacturing the original pound of processed cheese. It cost just 4.2 cents a pound cheeSe. A chain store that bought the high-priced sliced cheese, to manufacture this milk into cheese. This included all labor, equipment and overhead costs. The factories also paid the transportation charges, marked up the price 31 per cent, and sold the cheese to you for 62 cents a pound. had to add a small amount for boxes and hauling. The cheese factories in turn sold the cheese to assem­ The two-pound loaves were sold by supermaricets who had bought it for 47.5 to 49.9 cents a pound, and by the blers for an average price of 31.7 cents. The assemblers graded and paraffined the big wheels of chain store, for 52.9 cents. The five-pound loaves were cheese and re-sold it to processors for an average price of ' sold to small grocery and deliclites^n stores. They charged 49 to 75 cents per pound cut from the loaf. 82.3 cents a pound. So far, nobody has made much money on this cheese,Here's virhat we can learn from this incident: and in fact, the factoi;ies even lost a bit on these particu­ 1—The more the manufacturers process foods, the more lar lots. they charge, and often out of proportion to the value But now the processors have the cheese^ These are the added. It only costs four eents a pound to manufacture big companies like Kraft and Bordens who . change, the the original eheese, but to soften it and form It Into futm of the original cheddar slightly and package it under loaves adds another six cents. But if the processsor also brand names. ' " slices it and wraps it in half-pound packages, he chargm - The processors ground the cheese into small granules you another full dime. « blended it Mth other cheeses, added cdldrlngV'salt,' emtQ.-' ' "mSa Is^caUed ''built-in mtdd service" and is used to jus­ By Sidney Margolius ^ ^ tify the high prices charged for "convenience" foods. The • food-industry's slogan of "built-in maid service" is actually the biggest hoax perpetrated on the buying public in re­ cent years. Any husband reading this will be glad to slice cheese for his wife and save ten cents a pound. ~ Look how hard wage-earners have to argue for a ten-cents-an-hour wage increase. Moreover, by buying processed cheese which is easier to spread instead of natural cheddar, you pay 4VJ cents for a little over one ounce of water. If I get my water from my kitchen tap, the town water department lets me have 121 gallons for four cents. Some processed "cheese foods" actually are as much as 44 per cent water. 2—For the same cheese, some people paid as little as 47Vi cents a pound, and some as much of 75, depending on where they bought it, and in what size package and under what brand name. 3—^Actual labor costs of manufacturing and retailing the cheese are only a fraction of the price charged. The entire basic manufacturing costs of the cheese including labor, machinery and other overhead, was only four cents a pound. Similarly, the labor cost was only a small part of the cost of retailing the cheese despite the frequent statements that labor Is the chief expense in retailing. Dun & Bradstreet reports that in grocery stores, emplo-yees' wages comprise 3.9 per cent of the retail prices. On this basis, the chain store that bought the half-pound packages of processed cheese for 47 cents and sold it to you for 62, actually paid its clerks, checkers and other worke:^ less thgn 2V^ cents of its 15-cent profit margin on that cheese. In comparison, owner's compensation amount/to 3.7 cents, and occupancy and advertising costs l.T cents. "I 1 iI i| -^1 �'mm Pare Eirht SEAFAREltS Mo/or Labory Ship Laws Still Pending SECY-TREAS. PRE-BALLOT REPORT WASHINGTON—Two major legislative programs that have direct and crucial effects on maritime—the trade gind aid Bills —are sailing through Congress this week. The farm surplus disposal program, which de- "* termines how much aid cargo tions. The House wants to extend US merchant ships carry un­ the bill only for one year. Origi­ der the "50-50" law, is in doubt. Also uncertain is the fate of in­ creased Social Security benefits, and of various bills involving regu­ lation of unions and all welfare plans. Congress hopes to adjourn by Aug. 16. The Senate has already passed the reciprocal trade program pro­ viding for a four-year extension of the act and giving the President authority to reduce tariff barriers under certain conditions. Reduc­ tion of tariffs here and abroad means more commercial cargoes for US ships and more jobs for Us .seamen. The bill had been approved by the House. Senate action also was expected shortly on the foreign aid appro­ priation bill, which has cleared the House. The House was expected to go along with most of the Senate's $3.5 million figure without the need for a prolonged conference. A cor­ nerstone of US merchant shipping for many years, the aid program is of critical concern to the shipping Industry. Farm Bill Voted Down The farm surplus extension was jeopardized last week when the House voted down the Senate farm bill, but observers believe the dis­ posal program will be approved in some form before Congress ad­ journs. The Senate supports a twoyear extension, with an additional $1.5 billion each year in appropria­ nally authorize by separate House and Senate bills, the program offi­ cially ended June 30.-and needs new legislation to continue.' The surplus program is of spe­ cial importance because it involves disposal of large amounts of bulk cargoes such as wheat Since the disintegration of. the coal export market, US tramp ships have counted heavily on farm surplus cargoes to keep them in operation; Social Security Vote Due The Senate also is expected to act this week on the House-passed Social Security bill raising bene­ fits seven percent and increasing social security taxes to pay for the benefits. The bill may be vetoed unless the Senate eliminates a pro­ vision raising Federal contributions to state-operated public assistance programs. The House passed the bill re­ quiring public disclosure of em­ ploye pension and welfare funds, whether administered by unions, employers or both jointly. The Senate has. asked ior a conference on it. The biir still faces tough sledding because of employer op­ position to reporting requirements of management^ontrolled funds. The reform bill, which woiild im­ pose, controls on various union and management activities, is still in the House Labor, committee, but it may come to a vote. QUESTION; Are you at all partial to movies or books about ships and the sea? I- ' i'"' rl- Pt->? '; • SK':'': ffKij' -• IS® . Martin Valle, bosun: I don't get J. J. Kelly, oiler: Yes, I prefer a get to the movies much, but I can gopd story about the sea. Even say that I would though I've been like a change and at sea for the betnot see some­ ^r part of 20 thing about the years,. 1 can't sea. After all seem to get we live on the sea enough of it. I and see the ves­ will always look sels first-hand all forward to read? the time. For that ing a book or a reason I would movie with ships • prefer a change in it. After all, I of pace. make my living on ships and want to know all I can about- the sea. . 4. 4 John ' Williamson, fireman: No 4 4 4 sir, I want the good old western- Dan Alvlno, bosun: When I'm type movie and ashore, I run for the television set, book. And no plunk down and mysteries either, watch my Yank-, just a light, easyees briiig In the to-read western. runs. However, The only sea sto­ if- there is no ries I've read and game, fight or enjoyed were the other Interesting ones written by show, I would Jack London. watch a sea story He knew the sea over a cowboy and ships. serial. But I cer­ tainly would not go looking for a t 4 4 John Williams, oiler: Yes, I ani sea story. partial to ^stories about the sea. 4 4 4 However, I would Frank S. James, electrician: I not go to a movie don't think so. I go for the old about modern "shoot -them- up" sailing, where types of movies John Wayne is and, books. See­ the captain who ing a sea' story re­ runs down, fixes minds me top the engine, runs much of work, so up and fixes the I would rather radio, iif" short, watch a good runs around and western or mys­ fixes everything. It just isn't done tery. Besides, that way. Td rather see stories most of these sea about the old brigs and frigates. stories pre .too phoney. .. You can ^ghi tbrnugh tb^m. They're moca interesting. LOG (The fallowing is the text of the pre-balloting report presented by the secretary-^ treasurer to all port meetings, and adopted by the membership). . .v WHEREAS, under the constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, Article X, Section 1 (d), the secretary-treasurer shall submit d pre-balloting report; and WHEREAS, the office of the secretary-treasurer has carefully appraised the needs of the organization in all ports and in headquarters therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following offices be. placed on the next referendum ballot of the Union for the election of the officers of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, as per the constitution: I 1 < ••• HEADQUARTERS secretary-treasurer 1 fcsistant secretary-treasurer (engine) • Pch: assistant secretary treasurer (deck) 1 assistant secretary-treasiu-er (steward)'" 2 assistant secretary-treasurers (joint) NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK NORFOLK 1 agent ' / 1 agent 8 joint patrolmen 3 joint patrolmen BOSTON HOUSTON SAVANNAH 1 agent 1 agent ragent 1 joint patrolman • r 1 joint patrolman PHILADELPHIA TAMPA WILMINGTON 1 agent 1 agent 1 agent -.4 1 joint patrolman SAN FRANCISCO MOBILE 1 agent BALTIMORE . t' 1 agent SEATTLE 1 agent 3 joint patrolmen 1 agent 3 joint patrolmen •' • ' .• '• ' BE IT FURTHElt RESOLVED, pursuant to Article X, Section l" (d) of the Union constitution, the depository to which the polls committee shall deliver, or mail, bjrcertified or registered mail, the ballots after the close of each day's voting in the coming Unign^ election, be as follows: , . , Mr. R. Harold Bach * • V. Executive "Vice-President Commercial;State Bank and Trust Company 1400 Broadway " t.' i New York, New York • : ' i . 'i It will be-the function of the depository to receive all th^ enveloj^s delivered, or; mailed in, as aforesaid, to Safeguard them properly, in the bank, and to surrender thTem' only to the duly authorized Union tallying committee, in accordance with Article XIII; Section 5 (d) , on or abou^ the first business day in January, 1959. Proof of authorization' shall be a certification by the assistant .secretary-treasurer in- charge of the minutes, Joe! Algina. The Union tallying committee shall be-authorized to sign a receipt for the said, envelopes; The depository shall be requested to certify that all the envelopes received by him have' been properly , safeguarded, have been surrendered only to the said tallying, committee, , and that no one, other than appropriate bank personnel, have had access to them. , ^ . • The polls committee is especially urged to. insure that, whether delivered or mailed, the envelopes are properly addressed, properly stamped if mailed, and certified as per tlie. constitution. . ; " ^ . . BE IT FINALLY . RESOLVED, that, in addition to the regulaf . constitutional reauifements, each candidate foi; office 'be requested to furnish with ,his . acceptance for office' a regulation passport picture of recent taking as well, as a statement of not rtiore than 100 words, giving a biief sununary of .his'Union record and activities, such picture and state­ ment to be run in the SEAFARE]^ LOG just prior to the commencement of voting. This is to be done in accordance with»previous membership action to familiarize the member-ship with the names, faces and records of 'aU candidates for office. The nominations open August 12 and each man who nominates himself fpr office ia requested to submit a 100 word atatement plus ,a passnort size .photograph to be run li| the SEAFARERS.. LOG, just prior to commencement of Voting. Middte East Lull Douses Ship 'Boom' The easing of fhe crisis in the Middle East has doused talk, for the time laeing, of any major US ship movements into.the area. However, despite the start of US troop withdawa'ls from Lebanon, the prospect of. long-term supply movements to Jordan indicate that the portof Aqaba will become a steady — - '' ^ stop for many. American ships. viously reported on the, new cargo for this operation. The withdrawal of US troopi; The United States is under­ hm, while several other SIU ships taking the responsibility of supply­ were reported as haying- been from Lebanon will be followed, by. ing British troops in Jordan, plus chartered- by the Military Sea increased long-term aid- to that shipping fuel and food. Jordan's Transportation Seryice specifically. country, Jordan, Turkey, and Iran.^ normal oil supplies were cut off by the revolution in -Iraq. ^ EA MiHtary Cargo The latest SIU ship to show up in the area was the Coeur d'Alene Victory which came from Bremerhaven with 457 assorted military vehicles. The Uongview Victory, Coe Victory and Maria H were pre­ PORT C CAU SHariliaiicled? If a crewmcmber quits while a ship is ^in: port, delegates are dsked to contact tlie ball immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all- jobs aboard ship filled at all times add eiimi-; nate the chance, of the ship sailing shorthanded.' ' V /•' �AnfWt^ 15,198S SEAFARERS LOG Paca NIM. - yr,; The current upsurge of ship arrivdis in New York reoched Its peak In the two week period up to August 6th when the'port handled 21 SlU ship payoffs. As part of Union policy, payoff time is also time for bringrfig ship crews up-to-date on the lat­ est developments. Consequently, in addition, to dealing with assorted ship­ board beefs and other pay­ off itemsi SlU'representatives and crews hold shipboard meetings to discuss such matters as contract talks ahd Welfare Pldn procedures. Pictured here are some of the aspects of payoffs on four SlU ships which were in home ^ort during the twoweek period involved. rtlililfS ROBIN HOOD: It was a good p^y-off judging from the Smiles on the faces of A. Meglio and A. Arnold (above). Left, Assistant Sec.-Treas. 3ill Hall listens as messman Sam Doyle explains shipboard beef. Standing, 1-r, are F. Nagy, J. Winley, J. Riemer, T. Pincho and Z. Pretious. m i -.il ^^1 "3 FRANCES: Progress on wage talks holds crew's attention during shipboard meeting be­ fore pay-off. Listening while patrolman explains negotiations are (seated) J. Dovak, "Chile" DeDusin and Leavey. Standing are Nordstrom, P. Drews, N. Souris, Taylor and Red Campbell. Meeting was held a couple of days before SIU wrapped up monetary items in agreement. FRANCES: The Braves' fiye-g^e lead does not bother DM Red Campbell who proudly displays the baiiner and poster 6f his second place Pittsburgh Pirates. ;i -'-J -J P-J. " "I ••••i I •'-•i CI m BEATRICE: The jUtest oil the Union's activities is passed on to the crew during shipboard meeting. Among the group pictured are J. Maltinado, Roberto Diaz, Feli^ Bohefoht, Jose Pacheco and Rafael Grarofeib. Meet-' ing took up operations of ivatioua SIU welfare bmefits and^discussedv HBbTON: Repair lists and beefs are hashed out by crew and patrolmen befbre fwy-off. Looking op are Jose Ross, Andres Lugris and Anthony piamicb^ Seated between patrolmen Paul (Gkmsbrchik and Howard Guinier is.Seafarer Hector DeJesiis. Vessel was carrying bulk sugar from ;Puertb^Rico -to-Long Island City-refinary.- • - •. • -. ^: . j.-:., , -• - km .-'km �. k' ic '• •^'' ' "i SWAFAREMS »' B-' EMIASSY OF THE OHION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REFUILICS PrmBt Pmpmrimmmt I7M IM 35^" - ^ -' |r' - ftv ?''- 1; t 9, O. C1 ml, N.W. No. lf2U 'WuiWibst laC July 21* 195S . PEACELOVmO PEOPLES WILL m'AHT THE CRIMINiiX PLAM3 .OF THE Ae(ffiESSO«lS ' AMBKbW/'JACKSON (WStaiman), iuhr 4—CMInnaii, rnnai SacrMary, H. Starck. Dtapatad at aot pdd. Craw wamad aareaa aot Jok Win ba lossed. ffllp'a fund tat-lf. Ixtra maaU aot paid. Now dalasata and aafety, cammlttaa eliotad. meal«-ta ba put oa ot aheat. To aeo captaur about pay dip aad dlf^toysa tor port time. Sacamaiead batter grade of aoffaa. ATLAMTIS IPatral), May IS-Ohalf lan. W. Mcar/ Sacratary< O. buka. laa homUalltad la Bombay. New delesate eleetad. WaahiaS maehlno aeeda rapalrlns. macnaatoa on tood altuatioa. PraparaUoa at food .not .up to par—raqueat cooka try to improve aaine. Raqueat cold cuta once a week. July t—Chairman, It. kaatkai Saorotary, O. Luke. Repair lirt aubmlttad. Captain claims ahlp wiU aot Appeal of tha Sorlet Trade Tnlcns to tha Wbrklng pTOple of all Couatrle# Mankind Is living tluroug^ a very asrious and sinester period of its history. Crassly violating the United Uations Charter, the Governments of the Ifaited States and Great Brltaic have launched an armed intervention ' * against Lebanon and Jordan. The independence of the other Middle Eastern countries has been placed in jeopardy. The Anerican-British military venture is fraught with the direct danger of the most dreadful, tiie irost • devastating war in tha annals of history. The ruling quarters of the United States and Great Britain are striv­ ing to cMver up their aggres.sivn actions against the sovereign Arab States bj^ false ass«^[^mu that th^jpAave sent thg^)»<troops to Btbanon fnsure.>l^ myj Excerpt fiom Soviet embossy propagando handout denounces US and Great Britpin far "agg^ive actions" against Arab states, t ostensibly comes from Soviet "trade union" grou^ and is distributed through the embassy to US unions. Red Embassy Propaganda Link 1^ IS. :• i'/V; •k- /"• Apparently stepping in to fill the void left by the death of the "Daily Worker" the Russian embassy in Washington is now distributing propaganda handouts in the mail to US trade unions. The handouts consist of pronouncements ostensibly issued by Soviet trade — unions, echoing the Soviet line • considered this a very important of the moment, folded under legal attack and ex­ • The most recent one re­ aspect of their propaganda activL posure in the public press. Besides, the end of the "DaRy ceived at SIU headquarters, dated ties and were prolific in spawning Worker" eliminated a major pipe­ "Moscow, July 21, 1958" denounces assorted fronts for this purpose. the governments of the United In effect then, the Soviet em­ line for the distribution of propa­ States and Great Britain, which, it bassy outlet enables local Commu­ ganda on a national scale and the says "have laimched an armed in­ nists tq^conserve Party funds for soviet Embassy's releases would tervention ' against Lebanon .and other purposes, and also to estab­ serve to fill the part of that gap.* Jordan." It goes on to say, "The lish a "privileged sanctuary" for At one time, the US Communist true reason. for the American- propagandT use which is Immtme Party went to great pains in at­ British aggression against the peo­ to legal attack by the authorities. tempts to deny that it received any ples of the Arab East lies in the Many of the Party fronts which assistance, particularly financial fact that the ruling quarters of the used to operate in this area have aid, from Soviet sources. ' United States and Great Britain have set themselves the task of strangling the national-liberation movement of the Arab peoples.. echoing the Soviet line that it isthe true friend of Arab nationalism and that the US is the Arabs' enemy. Members of the United Tele­ expected that merger conventions Wants End To Atom Tests phone Organizations, which has will be held in six more states in The releases are signed by the 20,000 telephone technicians in the next few months—^Idaho, Illi­ "Central Council of Trade Unions" New York City and the southern nois, California. Massachusetts, in Moscow. Those received to date part of the state, can get up-to- Pennsylvania and Rhode . Island. If appeal to US trade unions to come date news of their coiitract dispute this program goes forward as out against the policy of the US by merely dialing any of four lo- scheduled, it would leave only New government' in areas where that telephone numbers. Latest re­ York and New Jersey with sepa­ policy conflicts with the objectives ports on negotiations and other de­ rate statewide central bodies aris­ of the Soviet Union. velopments are recorded daily and ing out of the Old division between For example, an earlier release, played back.over the phones. Ar­ the AFL and CIO. AFL-CIO head­ dated July 16, calls on the AFL- rangements for the automatic quarters has been pressing hard in CIO membership .to get the United telephonic information service' recent months to complete the mer­ States to suspend nuclear testing were made by the union through ger process on both the state-wide without inspection, along the lines the regular business office chan­ and city levels. proposed by the Soviet govern­ nels of the NY Telephone Co., the 4" 4 4" ment. company with which the union is US railroads, which were Just The releases are sent out by the In dispute. The;special recording down in Washington in a success­ Embassy's Press Department. service is reported costing about ful quest for tax relief and Govern­ A number of reasons can be $500 a week. ment assistance are back again, cited for Moscow's open distribu­ this time opposing benefits for t tion of propaganda via its embassy. their employees, A proposed bill of transportation costo For one thing, the embassy action of Deduction would liberalize retirenient and un­ has been permitted for spares the American Communist theworkers employment compensation benefits first time in a ruling affecting Party the need to devote time, per­ for railroad workers, financed by sonnel and money toward making building and construction trades­ 114 percent increase in employer men.' The Internal Revenue Serv­ up and distributing Soviet hand­ has agreed that transportation and employee contributions. Rail outs to US trade unions. At one ice* and living expenses away from brotherhoods are supporting the time the domestic Communists home are deductible items if the propflsal to give relief to retired worker involved has a permanent railrad workers in the face of residence and went to some other higher living costs. Union Has 4 4 ,4 city temporarily to work on a Hat industry Jobbers have ^ Cab3e AdiSress building project which lasts less agreed to join with manufacturers Seafarers overseas who want than one year. The Plumbers and to get in touch with headquar­ Pipe Fitters Union initiated the and the Hat, Cap and Millinery Workers > in financing a national ters in a buity can do so by action which led to the ruling. union label campaign. The cam­ cabling the Union at its cable 4" '4' 4" paign is aimed at eliminating low"pss, SEAFAHEKS NEW Kentucky's labor movement be­ wage-produbed products from the YORK. came the 40th to form, a merged market. Jobbers w;iU contribute Use of this add: ^ss will assure - edy transmi^ioh on all mes­ state labor body as .the state AFL one percent of their payrolls' to the sages and faster -?rvice for the and CIO central bodies held sepa­ progtam. The agreement followed rate conventions on August 8 to a two-day stoika oI pnmen Inv-'ved. ' ' ratify a merger agreements It is lon membeix • r v " xnaaduU. PORT. bOSI^Nd . July C. Mlddl^. - Two aUd New delasato. Macta^ Shto'if' i •21JS. ..-•i SUZANNI {biilD, July >•—Chair, man, J. Prator Secretary, C. Peitoesa. Some disputed Ot Raporta accepted. New ddhSata alecfed. . OATSWAY eiT* ®aa AOanUc), July 7-r«halrib«n. J.. Alkim ..0*crmtary, A. RofM^' dna man? Sarins •hip. No.t^ts;'. CHIWAWA . (Citlaa SarvleaL ^uly 21—Chairman, J, Marrlsi SMiwtory/ • W. OicKens. Evarythink. runnlns smoothly. . Repoct Accepted. ' ^lew delesate elpcied.- Crew warbed to keen watertiRht doory closed ; When loading or. unloadinei also ieautloned about smoking.' . ki-i.' r:^ '•• -r, • bote acraaaai Find out about bomia If aUp coaa to Jordaa. To cbatSc oa medical anppUea bafoip trip .to. Far . LUCILE BLOOMFIELO (Bloomfleld), Juno 29—Chairmen, C. Catf; Secro4ary, T- Scanlon. Repairs made. Reort accepted; New delegate elected, iscufsion on fant,. Request mora cold drinks. Menu beeto Will be cor­ rected by steward. E STEEI. FLYER (Isthmian), July If —Chilrmcn, D. Keddyi Sacrotary, A. pay off la Texas—wiU pay off snyona under mutual consent. AU beefs to bo bandied by delegates. Few tcrapa aboard ship—to bo reported. Somo disputod ot. Captain refuaes to have boxea cleaned and gaUey sougeed. No LOGa or communications received for threo mos. Food not up to part too much aoaaoning. Need more fans, dedc lights. Beef on shortage of food. Captain refused to okay requisiUon. American moaay put out only once. Crew took logs in Turkey. Question on repreaentaUon from Union In NO. . BALTORI (Marvan), July 24—Chalrw man, R. Murryi Saeratary, H. Murray. Drinking fountain repaired, water cleared up. Ship's fund $3.M. Ono man retumod to Bait, aa passanger. One man louad. two men getting off. two days pay for replacement. Discna•ion on ship's routine. MARIA H. (Herald) July 28—Chair­ man, S. SaNlff; Secretary, R. Parry. One man mimed ship. Delcgata dieensfad trip to Ttr East and explained ahip's porition under present condftltms. Brokan bad gprlnss to be re­ paired or raplaead. To order lea for trip to Fa r East; srlnd icoopa and port Maldon:do. No beefs. AU repairs completed. Ice box needs repairs. Ship's fund S12.3S. Crew donated 820 for memtw tnjured In Bait. New reporter elected. Agreed to have SCO pool—winner to donate S29 to ship's fund and keep 840. Cots to be re­ turned to foCsles. Awning requested. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), July 2»— Chairman, J, Thompson; Socrotary, M. Pheipt. No beefs—everything running smoothly. Ship's fund S283.2S. New delegate, movie direc­ tor and secretary-reporter "elected. Motion to pay 820 to niovio director. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Saatrain), July 27—Chairman, R., Carey; Secre­ tary, O. Rufidblad. Repair list and delayed tailing time turned in. Dis­ cussion on time oft. To lUsposo of old TV set and ahelf. Aah trays to ba put in messhaU. Request lihanga of soap powder; more leo to ba ordered. STEEL ROVER (IsHimian), July f— Chairman, R. Barrett; Soeratary, T. Caspar. New delegate elected. Re­ port accepted. Water fcHintain to bo installed in recreation hall. Longahoremen to ba kept out of measbaU and not to be aerved. Ask about not hiring reefer when leaving NY. Laundry room to be cleaned by three departments. Captain refused' to •ougee messhalL Your Gear... for ship ... for shore Whatever you need, In work-or dress geor, your SIU Seo Chest hos it. Get top. quolity geor pt substontfol sovings by buy­ ing ot your Union-owned ond Unionoperoted Seo Chest store. Sperf Coats Slacks , Dress Shoes Work ShoM Sacks. Dungarees Friska Joans CPO Shirts brass Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shlrts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sau'wastars ~ Raingaar Caps Writing Materlali Toilotriet Electric Shaven Radios Talavistan Jewelry Cameras Loggaga' M. SEA CHEST ,;x �SEAFARERS LOG •mjoA Pw«ElcT<a Mates In Wrap-Up Of Tanker Contract Improved manning scales, welfare benefits, vacations and pensions have been negotiated by the Masters, Mates and Pilots in a wage reopener with East Coast tanker operators. Agreement was reached after all MM&P-contracted tankers mates paralleled those negotiated had been immobilized three by the MEBA in its East Coast dry days as a result of an impasse in cargo agreement in June. Some of joint MM&P-MEBA negotiations the major highlights pf the new with the tanker owners. The new agreement include; terms are effective June 16. • An additional third mate on The improvements won by the all offshore tankers; previously th« * ships carried only four mates. • Increases in vacation from 60 to 75 days a year, effective imme­ diately, with 90 days vacation ta become effective in June 1959. Days of vacation count as work days. • Welfare benefits of $30 a wqek for up to 39 weeks when a mate is unfit for duty plus $84 a week for up to three weeks while he's hospitalized • An increase in pensions from TOLEDO—Some 900 passengers $100 to $150 a month and SIU Great Lakes District crew­ • Severance pay for mates whoso men aboard the excursion ship jobs are permanently lost when Canadiana escaped serious injury their ships are transferred to forwhen the vessel was struck by a reign flags swinging drawbridge here. The Increased room and subsist­ bridge smashed into the bow of the vessel as she was returning ence allowances Affected by the agreement are from an outing, tearing up the first two decks while passengers mates on some 200 American-flag tank ships operating op the Atlan­ retreated to the stern. The Candiana's skipper. Captain tic and Gulf Coasts including such Philip Thorpe, said that he was companies as Keyston, Marine following an ore ship through the Transport, Hess Oil, Amoco, Sin­ draw. After the ore ship passed clair and Gulf. through, he said, the bridge began to close on the excursion vessel. Fortunately, all of the damage was above the water line so that there was no danger of the ship sinking at any time. In addition, a providential shower had cleared the open deck area at the bow of its normal complement of passen­ gers -BO that they were not exposed to injury. The skipper praised members of the crew for their prompt and coolheaded response which helped calm the pas-sengers and avert pos­ sible panic. •m Bridge Pulls lake Charles On Slow Side LAKE CHARLES — Plenty .of ships have hit this port but there have been very few Jobs since khe boys are reaHy sticking to the wagons. There are enough ipeii registered here ,to take care of all pending business, Leroy Clarke, Port Agent, noted. . Calling into this area over the past weeks were ° the Council Grove, CS Baltimore, Bradford Island, Chiwawa, Bent's Fort, Win­ ter Hill, XSovemment "Camp and Boyal Oak, all Cities Service. All were in good shape. Plumbers StiU Out The Plumbers and Fitters Union is still stalemated with local con­ tractors in its wage talks and it doesn't look though accord will be reachedTin the near future. All of the smallef shops have been signed up and are working but the big contractors who do construction work are holding back. On a happier note, the State Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO, will, hold their state convention here in the uear future and expect a large attendance. Sisn Name On LOG LMers ^ J ; For dbvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letters 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 withholili;i siipaature on request ' The rapid completion of agreement on major monetary items to be included in the new SIU contract is, a welcome development. If the new terms are approved by the mem­ bership at next Wednesday night's meetings, they will go in­ to effect less than two weeks later, even though the contract package has not been completed. By getting these money items out of the way, the nego­ tiators will now be free to concentrate on several other mat­ ters of importance which a|^ect the jot) security of Seafarers on SlU-contraeted ships. i^uch remains to be done to square away these items. But the rapid agreement oh money matters indicates that good headway is being made toward obtaining for Seafarers the maximum in seamen's security and benefits. Atom Power Again Despite its convincing demonstration that submarines dan go anywhere, the Nautilus' run under the North Pole doesn't mean that commercial atomic subs are around the corner. The short Northwest Passage that the atomic sub found may some day have commercial significance. But right now, none Of the major oil-producing regions are near the Arctic. Since the first use of an atomic merchantman submarine is expect­ ed to be an oil tanker, the voyage, sensational as it is, doesn't alter the outlook too much. However, it has focused attention again oh the prospects of developing the subinallne tanker, which is under study in this country. Great Britain and Japan. The first step that would seem to be logical would be de­ velopment of a commercial surface tanker with an advanced atom power plant which has thus far been held up by the Budget Bureau. Then,it could be determined whether atomic rectors have any immediate future as commercially-useful ship power plants. Also needed at this stage is some consultation oh the safety problems involved. With merchant seamen scheduled to man the SS Savannah and< existing merchant ships contracted to dump radioactive wastq at sea from shbreside plants, the atomI ic age is coming up rapidly the working merchant seaman. Send 'em to the LOG KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT (This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important provisions of the SIV _ contract and will deal with disposition of various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If Seafarers have any questions about any station of the agreement which they would like to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG). . Article III, Section 12. Carpenter's Duties, (a) Routine duties of the carpenter shall include the following: 1. Painting, chipping and cleaning the windlass. 2. Sounding bilges, fresh water and ballast tanks daily. . I. Shoring-np cargo. 4. Standing by the windlass when necessary. 5. Maintenance work such as repairing locks, installing porthole gaskets, fixing and fastening sicel lockers, etc. 6. Such other work as is customary for carpenters to perform. * * * QUESTION: Are maintenance of sheet metal overheads and over­ hauling of fairleads used for topping and lowering booms included in the carpenter's duties? * * * Seafarer SteVe Szanto, carpenter aboard the Alcoa Clipper, reports that aboard ship the question of the carpenter's duties often arises tWho does he work for and just what are his duties," Szanto asks. "Are maintenance of sheet metal overheads - and overhauling of fairleads his jobs?" Article HI, Section 2 of the contract outlines the duties which the carpenter may be called on to perform. However, there, are certain jobs which are not specifically mentioned in the section but which are contained within the meaning of paragraphs 5 and 6, as being customary work." Szanto's question concerning fairleads has come up a number of times and accordingly the Clarifications Committee has spelled it out as a regular duty even though it is included within the meaning of .^ paragraphs 5 and 6. The clarification reads, "The repairing and maintaining of blocks, whether made of steel or wood, is part of the deck department, Iswludlng carpenters." As for the maintenance of sheet metal overheads, the job has been cohsideted within the provision of paragraph as a cdstomaiiy duty of the carpenter, even though it is not specifically, stated. .... f, '•? . j-J' - --'S •I m �••2'; *5'!^' 4 SEAFARERS Tag* Tweira S:IK- Everybody Says ^Cheese' On Massmar : >;• SEAFARERS INDRYDOCK A swimming accident in which he uroke his leg has laid up wiper Joseph Taglairferri in the Baltimore PHS hospital for a while. '^glalT' There's a dilemma aboard the 6S Massmar, according to a reitort ferri last sailed on the SS Pandora. Also in the Baltimore hospital are from Robert Mitchell, ship's dele­ Dan Butts, bosun on the Alcoa Pointer, who is, as he -puts it, "being gate, over "the problem of cheese overhauled"; Ronald Hannfgan, ex-Chilore, who broke *his shoulder lovers and preferential treatment. and William Hendershot, carpenter on the Jean, who is in for a general It seems that someone (and there check-up. •re no indications that mice are New medication is reported making a marked Improvement in an the culprits) has been devoudng old eye ailment which has been bothering Lawrence Melanson, former all of the cheese in the night messman on the Government Camp. Melanson is being treated at the lunch so that it Is practically Boston PHS hospitaL Lawrence Campbell, ex-Grain Shipper is making "cheerless" by the time one of progress now after two hernia operations in-the Boston hospital, but • the men on the 12 to 4 watch gets he will still be laid up for some time recuperating. there. Walter Coleman, a member of the steward department on the SS There was considerable discus­ Atlantic, was,admitted to Staten Island hospital after a shipboard sion over the beef at the last accident in which he broke his arm. Coleman plans on returning to Mobile to continue treatment, ship's meeting, when he is discharged. Another MitchpU said, but Atlantic crewmember, William .no one came up Reid, is also in Staten Island after with a workable being taken off the ship with virus solution. pneumonia. Other Seafarers in The third cook, this hospital are Charles Goldstein, in an effort to ex-Seatrain Texas, for a checkup; ease the situa­ Frank Adams. Bents Fort with a tion, offered to Mitchell bladder infection and Ray Reddick, make special ex-Longview Victory. Coleman Bntia cheese sandwiches for the watch In San Francisco PHS hospital, to take and keep-ih his foc'sle un­ til it is time to go on watch, but are Michael Coffey, AB off the Choctaw, with a fractured ankle; Joscpli, this, was quickly argued down. Ebbole, kidney infection and WUHam Worthington, bosun the Steel Some of the brothers felt that this Chemist with pneumonia. Seafarers ashore are asked to visit their .shipmates in the hospitals. was likely to be considered prefer­ ential treatment and that could not Men on ships should drop the patients a line. be allowed. Tba foUowlns la Uia laUat aTaUabla Uat of Siy mon in tha hoapltala; After all of the proposals. were VSPHS HOSPITAX. Clarence Hawkins Leo Mannaugh BALTDfORlt MD. •hot so full of holes they resembled Fkank Hernandez A. S. Ifartinem Antonio Infante Joaquin Mlnlz' Gorman blaia Swiss cheese, Mitchell said, the John Sergei Claude B. Jessup WUUam P. O'Doe Walter Sikordd Vincent J. Risiate Issue of the "missing cheese" was H. J. Panowies Lewis R. Aklns C. Oilnskl Joseph TagUafent Woodrow Johnson George G. Phifer Juan Hemandaa Joseph Roll tabled for the time being. Ludwlg Kristlansen Winston E. Renny Kenneth Lewis G. F. Shumaker ^ HcGuigan Henry E. Smith W. J. Mclntyre Pon P. Wing Herbert C. Mclssac Royco Yarborough USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. * Flrancls J. Boner Henry W. Lovelace WiUiam C. Dowdey James B. Oliver USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Josepb Blssongt Albert M. Morse Micheal J. Coffey J. S. O'Byme Joseph Ebbole """ Edourdo Plscopo James A. Lewis A. J. Scheving F. B. McCoUian H. J. Schreiner John McConnel VV. Worthington USPHS HOSPITAL U.'U'HS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. SAVANNAH, GA. L. J. CampbeU Lyle W. WUUamson Elmer O. Brewer Thomas J. ReUley L. C. Melamson Jimmlo Littleton . W. L. Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL JOHN SEALEY HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS GALVESTON, TEXAS Maxlmlno Bemes Malcolm Launey' James R. Hodges Troy A. Cousins Curt Moroa R. Gladroslch John. H. Spearmap USPHS HOSPITAL Henry P. Lopez FORT WORTH, TEXAS MOBILE COUNTY HOSPITAL L. Anderson Harold yJ. Pancoit MOBILX. ALA. John C. Palmer A. J. Panepinio H. LedweU Jr. Paul Seldenburg William Robinson SAILOR SNUG HARBOR USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. STATEN ISLAND. NY Thomas Isaksen Victor B.. Cooper With one eye on the gauges George Atcherson Wayne F. Harris Oscar J. Adams Edward AVard John Harts and the other on camera, oiler Louis Bartron Louie Hollld«t ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL Claude Blanks John Hrolenok Sam Nugent has his work all WASHINGTON. DC Alton BeU . James Hudson cut out. The backdrop is the George Chaudoln Jack Brunson Ramon Irlzarry Daniel Byrne VA HOSPIHAL throttle gauge board on the Henry A. Janlcke NEW YORK CITY Dearmon Charles W. Johnson Seatrain Texas. Phbto by Roscoe Daniel Fegan Jasper U. Jones E. T. Cunningham Glen Vinson. Woolridge King Ben D. Foster ' VA nosPikAi. Henry Foy Edward Knaro GALVESTON. TEXAS Alphonse Fremer Antoine Landfry R. J. .Arenault Monroe C. Gaddy Leo Lang James C. GUsson W. Marjenhoff VA HOSPITAL RUTLAND. BIASS. USPHS HOSPITAL D. Fltzpatrick , NEW ORLEAN5, LA. Alexander Martin Joseph W. Stocker VA HOSPITAL KECOUGHTAN, VA. Joseph F. Mendoza Thomas H. Stevens James T. Moore Thomas L. Teears Joseph GiU William E. Nelson Gerald L. Thazton VA HOSPITAL "^ Dominic NeweU Ernest Trakimavld BOSTON, MASS. Jack Peralta James E. Ward Thomas W. KllUon WiUiam Rollins Charles Welbom Calvin Rome George Williams VA HOSPITAL , James H. Shearer Charles E. Wynn BUTLER. PA. Jim Spencer Anthony Zaich James F. Markel ~ USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN, ISLAND. NY DETROIT. MICH, Peter Arthurs Eugene Roszko James Miller Dollar Ben Harvey W. Morris VA HOSPITAL Frank J. Bradley' R. Nandreswak CORAL GABLES, FLA. '' Robert Bunner John F. Murphy BerUn Saunders > Robert Delgado Perry Pederson Domenic Di Sel Pedro Perez USPHS HOSPITAL A. Fernandez Anthony Pisanl MEMPHIS. TENN. Fredrick Fulford George Pitour C. D. Shlvely Charles Goldstein Francis .Regan VSPHS BALTIMORE Harry Jurgerson WiUiam Reid John Keegan John Serget Gorman Glaze Raymond Reddick Antonio Fernandez Victor ShUapin Walter Slkorskl Vincent -J. Rlzzuto Jerry Chapkewitz G. Slversten Michael J. Panowlcz Joseph TagUsferri Juan Hernandez Krushner Ralph Spiterl Joseph RoU TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you Walter Win. Barnette William Lewis Matthew StabUs Peter De Vries era an old lubscribet and hava a Roy Lee McCannon Ignaclo Tirado RusseU Clymer WUUam CuUUon Ramon Varela LoUis Nelson Stephen Dinkel ehanga of -address, plaasa giva your John McLaughlin Albert Lee WUUa Anthony - MaleUo former addrbss balowt USPHS "HOSPITAL Gfeer Stevens * Joseph Zeschitz MANHATTAN BEACH. NY Robert Belyea George WilUams MeuHcl Antonaha John J. ibriscoU Stanley Gelak Dan Butts Elado ArisFriedof Fondila VirgU Harding Joseph Arnold Fortunato Bacomo Fabin Furmanek Eugene Plahn WUUanr P. DrlscoU Joseph J. Bass Odls L. Glbbl Oswald Ekgle Samuel tiordon Melvin W. 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Strickland Aivtut 15, 195> LOG Suggestions On Pension Benefit To flw Editon . Having discussed the SIU's retirement plan pro and con wJ|lh fellow Seafarers, and hav­ ing deliberated on It for soma two years, I wish to offer the following proposal for consldv eratlon: Feeling that our present re­ tirement plan sboulif be Im­ proved, I propose the following as a guide, or perhaps to pro- Letters To The Editor All letters to ths editor for publicatiort in ths SEAFAR­ ERS LOG mutt be tigned by the writer. Namet will be withheld upon request... vide itointera for a more real­ istic plan that would be mo^e suitable ""for the " professib^ seamen. 1—a plan that will provide retirement-on seatime and iin-i. ion affiliation, regardless of age or disability, although age and disability clauses ^ould also be included as we-have at present Because as seamen we spend 24 hours a day "on the Job" as compared to eight hours a ^y and five da^ a week by^shoTeside employees, I feel that some thought and consideration be given to drawing up a retire­ ment plan more adjusted to otir needs. - ra . 2—therefore, any and all members in good standing in the SIU for 16 years who have accumulated 12 full years : (4,380 days seatime) on SIUcrewed ships (war-time compa; nies or otherwise to be recog­ nized and decided upon by ai trustee committee), said mem­ ber, if he desires, be retired at $100 per month. , 3—'that any member in good standing for 20 years, who bas accumulated 16 full years, or 5,840 days seatime on SIU or SUP-crewed ships (with refer-^. ence to wartime service or otherwise as abqve),- said mem-. ber, if he desires, be retired , at $150 per month These two are to be paid re­ gardless of age or disability. I do not Uiink that these pro­ posals are too hard to irod' out, for in order to accumulate 12 full years of seatime, it will take the average sailor some 20 years or better. . I would appreciate it if the membership would give these proposals some thought, for I for one, would like to hear any further proposals on the subject. ' Paul Arthofer Steel Scientist $> $> Asks Shipping Rule Change To the Editor: The shipping rules presently provide that a man who accepts a job has 24 hours in which to decide whether he wants to keep it. In a number of cases, men have kept the jobs for close to the one-day limit, and then returned them to the hail. A man in the hall either has to make a-T)ierhead jump, without, gear, or turn the job down, Iqs; ini an opportunity to work. To safeguard the membership against this practice, I suggest that the imles be revised as-follows: If a iiian In a key rating takes -a joS, lie must make up his mind about keeping it with- in six hours. If hs-keeps the Job more Ahan six hours and then turns It back In, hs should have two choices:, either to take the Job, or to pay his replace;^ mmt one day's wages, and to ,lose his own lAilpping card and ' go to tha bottom of the list W. F. Helma » » Gives Thanks To Blood To tha Ultar: This is a belated letter of thanks to all of tha brothers who gave blood for ma whan I ^ was being operated ox not tob 'long ago. It is dialy lately that 1 started getting enough p^ tq write this letter so I am sura they understand. /Although I am recuperating now, I haveli lot of lost weight to gain back be­ fore I will be in shape. I also want to thank the brothers in Philadelphia and San Francisco for keeping my wife Informed as to my condi­ tion. They helped ease^her wor­ ries, and thanks to the fellows who visited me and sent me cards. I hope to be back sailing with them once again in a few months. Thanks to all for every kindness. Frank B. MeColliaii S> t> ' No or, But He Likes It To tha Editor: It's been a long time since I've written a letter of praise about a ship, but I feel that this vessel, the Pacific Navigator, de­ serves one. I've been on some mighty l^od ones and some lousy ones, but this r^lwcket we took but of Seattle last June is a good one thanks to Captain -Uucos, the mates and engineers and the unlicensed crew. Special thanks must be extended to steward George Dunn and his gang for a fine feeding trip. Although there is Jiot much overtime, we have no beefs, and with the help of a little paint­ ing ahd face-lifting, the ship would be in top shape. It's been a hot run all the way, but we managed to have a good time in Yokohama, and Willi soon be basking in Hono­ lulu. From there We will start me long trip back to the East Coast. If there are any brothers on the Jbeach who want a good ship with a good captain and galley:gang, this is the vessel... There will be quite a few jobs on the board when we arrive as a good number of the men have "B" cards, &nd with transporta­ tion being paid, many of the men will be going home. Thanks also to agent Jeff Gil­ lette who' came aboard three days in a row in Seattle and made sure this ship left under SIU conditions and that every­ one was satisfied and contented. All in all this is one-of the finest crews I've sailed with and some of the finest officers. Eyeryone has worked together to' make perfect harmony and trying to live up to the SIU agreements and conditions. • It sure makes a delegate's job easy. John A. Sullivan Ship's delegate ^ t ' 4" • 4 Welfare Flan Aid Applauded To the EiUtor: I wish ta express my appre­ ciation tq the SIU Welfare Plan for making it possible for me to recielve hospital care and the surgery and treatment I needed. It is wonderful to have a plan like this to.tuT|q 1" emerr gency. Thanks again. ' Mrs. Jesse E. Collins . 'fj .J / �AVciuf 15. 1958 DIL MAK (MiUlHt»pn. July t— Chairman. M. Walltf Sacratary. C. Oawllng. Vaw log*. Cut out oztra yurchaaaa In St. Tbomaa. Baef in deck cans. Raouaat acent ba on board for payoff. Solp'a fund aaos.TT. Soma iUaputad at. Will apend sas for niaeailaai from aUp'a fund. Vota of thanks to^membara for food job dona la lifeboat elaaa. Movla projector to ba rapatred. Report any unsafe equip* nmnti obtain safety shoes. Suggestion to tava rallabia person take care of Bouvenlrs. Suggestion to buy new inoris projector. PLORIDA STATI (Panes), July II— Chairman, P. Matao; Sacratary, S. DaMartlna. Suggestion to sepd letter to authorities concerning doctor in Ponce. Request headquarters send dayman for deck gang.: New delegate SEAFARERS at least in messhall on Persian tiulf runs. Washing machine to ba re­ paired. Need fresh stores: new cots with mora durable canvas. Steel wool to be replaced. Vote of thanks to Steward for Una cooperation. LOG Fare Tbirteea 'Sea-Spray' —B/ Seafarer Robert 'Red" Fink •TEIL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), July II—Chairman, B. Browning; Secrotary, P. Harayo. Discussion on wages, etc.) listing of ship. Ship's fund 812.29. Remove clothes when dry. PACIFIC NAVIOATOR (Compass), Juno 2f—Chairman, J. Sullivan; Sac­ ratary, O. Dunn. General discussion— no major beefs. Captain put out draw day before arrival. Galley and pantry Will be painted. Repair list to be sent to company. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dept. for jdb well done. ' OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), uly 4—Chairman, W. DoMj Secre. tary, J- Johnson. Need fans. New crew on board. Need awning aft. One man hospitalized. Some disputed ot. Repairs to Be made. Order fans, windscdops and cots. Observe quiet when men dire sleeping. Turn in ail soiled linen. Schedule for cleaning washing machine and recreation room made up. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Juno i—Chairman, E. Parr; Secretary, W. StalnsiMlr. Dispute on rest period. Overtime disputed. Black gang re­ fused ot in future. Few beefs in deck dept. •lected. Nothing less than Bchnuda shorts to bo worn in mssshaU. Need better device for bathroom Uuue. OCtANSTAR (Triton), July « — Chairman, J. Callari Sacratary, R. Merrlialta. Ship's fund S1S.25. Rooms to be left clean when getting off ship. Pantryman to take batter care of diaheS as soma are,dirty. Vota of thanks to steward .for good Job. ORION CLIPPRR (Colonial), July 1— Chairman, M. Woods; Sacratary, R. Barker. Notify captain 8 days ahead if travels checks ara requested. Can draw on et. Captain will send out mall. Log book will be turned over to CO every trip. Arrangement will ba made for men to buy radios in slop chest. Men to wear shoes and caps at flra and boat drill, also while working en deck in heat. New delegate elect­ ed. Discussion about upkeep of swim­ ming pool. ROBIN KIRK (Robin), June 14— Chalrmsn, R. Rivers; Sacratary, J. Townsand. Beef over loggings. One man hospitalised: wages disputed. Beefs and disputes to be settled by delegate and patrolman. Discussion on whether dishwasher be reimbursed for' visiting baker in hospital. SEATRAIN NEW JIRSCY (Sastrain), July If—Chairman, P. Patrick; Sacratary, C. Cowl. Ship going into shipyard: all hands to be paid off. Repairs to be made. Motion to have all bunks welded in position with ply­ wood and have foam rubber mat­ tresses Installed. All rooms to ba painted. ORION PLANET (Colonial), July «— Chairman, M. Pyk; Secretary, P. Van DlLsan. 811.38 In ship's fund: money to be used to purchase magazines in Honolulu. Two men advanced in rat­ ing put back in original ratings. Ship still two men short in engine depart­ ment. OT disputed. New awning to be constructed on aft deck. Awning on aft poop deck to be extended to cover all of fantail. Filters to be in­ stalled in ventilating system. Desk lights, additional drains In showers to be installed. See that watertight doors are repaired. Fruit shortage dis­ cussed: only apples available. Dis­ cuss with patrolman ship chandler in Yokohama not. being able to supply sufficient stores to vessel. MARIA H. (Herald), July i—Chair­ man, J. Mayerchak; Secretary, T. Bol­ ton. Repair list turned in. Few hours disputed ot. Ship's delegate to see about painting messhall and steward dept. quarters. Fumigating requested. Drinking water tanks to be checked. Vote of thanks to delegates for Bne Job done. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), June 28—Chairman, W. Nash; Secretary, A. Brodle. Crew complimented on ship's condition last voyage. Some disputed ot. Washing machine repaired; don't overload It. Empty pockets before washing as wringer was broken. Re­ quest locker be flxed in messman's room. Men not to miss any watches. WINTER HILL (Cities Service), July If—Chairman, H. Phillips; Secretary, C. Primeaox. Few hours disputed ot. Vote of thahks to steward dept. PACIFIC OCEAN (World Tramp.), July 20—Chairman, J. Rose; Secretary, C. Skendalas. Three men logged. Logs to remain. Galley mixer to be repaired—other repairs to be made in shipyard. Some disputed ot. One day's allowance for each man in engine dept. To see patrolman about B meh 60-day status. SHINNECOCK BAY (Veritas), July If—Chairman, A. Wheaton; Secretary, W. Rhone. Some disputed ot. Vote of thanks to steward dept. for job well done. „ ' STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), July 20—Chairman, O. Ruf; Secretary, J.V. Magy. Drinking water rusty and salty. Ship's fund $>12. Soma diluted ot to be referred to patrolman upon arrival. Water tanks to be cleanedi take on fresh water at Port Suez. New delegate elected. Motion to in­ stall air-conditioning on all ahlps or SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatraln), July 27—Chairman, V. Syimanikl; Se^ refary,, N. Ramlay. Ship's fund $80.44. 80 cases coca cola on hand. Soma disputed ot. No major beefs. New delegate elected. Discussion about --Mor quality and ahortage of linen: fmita. To purchase sandwich grill for meisToom with 830 from sbip'a fund. BEAUREGARD (Pan-Atlantic), July 24—Chairman, E. Yates; Secretary, G. Rorry. 820 draw limit—riiip paying off in Houston. One man missed ship. Repair lists to be submitted. Turn off washing machlna pump. Re­ quest patrolman bring records aboard at payoff. Oew complimented on cleanliness of rooms. Ask headqusrters for special agreement almllar to Seatraiiu. SEAFAIR (Orion), July 27—Chair­ man, C. RIdga; facratary, J. Dahasa. Few houra disputed ot. Cheek slop chests, medical atons. MARORR (Marvin), July 20—Chair­ man, R. Nash; Sacretary, C. Berts. One man left ahip. Some disputed ot. to be referred to patrolman. Report accepted. Turn off steam on coffeo raakera to keep pantry bulkheads dry. Request fruit put out earlier during voyage to prevent apoiiage. PORTMAR (Calmar), - July—Chair­ man, B. Buckor; Secretary, R. Stahl. New delegate elected. Crew would like to know what progress is being made on wage increases. Discussion on washing machlna wringer: hot water altuation. ALAMAR (Celmar), July 27—Chalr­ msn, D. Pcatss; Sacratary, J. MePhaul. Ship's fund $43.29. New dele­ gate elected. Vote of thanks ot stew­ ard dept. Thanks to crew for flowers sent to crewmember's deceased wife. JOHN C. (Atfshtlc), May 25—Chairman, R. King; Sacratary, T. Bucklay. One member hospitalized In Djibouti due to accident. One man missed ship: rejoined: transporatlon not paid as yet. One man signed off due to her^ received while working aboard ahip. Ship's fund t40. Report ac­ cepted. Delegate to aee. engineer on repairs such as stopped up drains, more pressure on sanitary line, repair lock on door, repair bathrooms. Re­ move cots from main deck and hatches when not in use. July 22—Chairman, R. King; Sacre­ tary, T. Buckley. Several men logged. Some disputed ot. Two men repatri­ ated back to states. Ship's fund $20 to be donated to March of Dimes. Report accepted. Delegate to handle all Union affairs at payoff. All linen to be turned in at payoff: crew to leave quarter! clean. Any member paying off to leave name with dele­ gate. CUBORE (Marvan), June 30—Chair­ man, C. Bartiatt; Sacratary, R. Lavo- Ina. Ona man missed ship. SANTORE (Marvan), July 24—Chair­ man, J. Miller; Sacretary, J. Mehalov. Repair list submitted. Ship's fund S22. Steward in possession of electric iron for crew's use. VENORB (Marven), July 24—Chair­ man, T. Hsnsaii; Sacretary, R. Gran­ tham, Two men fired—slow workers. To see patrohnan on fining delegates for failure to-have captain notify when B and C cards' time expires. ST TEXAS (Seatraln), July 24 — Chairman, LaRosa; Secretary, H. Franklin. Thanks to former crew for TV set. To purchase new aerial. New delegate elected. Bosun needs tools. Need screen doors for deck dept; LONGVIEW VICTOJlV (Vtctcry Car­ riers), July 22—Chairman, C. Gedra; Secretary, P. Miranda. Hepaira not made. No launch service while ship at anchor. All disputed ot settled. Garbage not to be thrown on deck— cooperation urged in keeping ahip clean. Card games not to be held at table near bread box and coffee pots. ELIZABETH (Bull), July 27—Chair­ man, Q. Sinclair; Secretary, B. Suall. No beefs—everything running smooth­ ly. Two men left ship in PR. Shoreside palntere ptoting crew's quarters. Request more pressure to ipecd up work. All fhe time he's home all he wants to know k 'when k coffeetime? . . .'vrhen k coffeetime? . . 'Step On It' Is The Motto On 'Monarch' The "cartoonist's-eye-view" of a fire and boat drill on the Josefina which appeared in the July 4 edition of the SEA­ FARERS LOG brought back some-memories of ttie last b6at drill aboard the Monarch of the Sea, ship's delegate Eddie fine and fast ship, averaging 17 Eriksen writes. The gang knpts and better, during a trip. ilidn't have all of the commotion This speed la CM'tainly equal to and mishaps depicted In the draw­ any other C-2, and is excellent for ing by Seafarer Norman "Moo|e" her class. Lighteii, Eriksen added hastily, The "Mobile" gang aboard was but there wag some close resem­ very happy over the inspection de­ blance. • lay last month for it meant a twoThe drill was held on July 8, day lay-up is their home town. while the vessel was undergoing The 'Bama boys were also looking her annual inspection in the port forward to a one-and-a-half day of Mobile. "We had lowered the layover in New Orleans before the number one lifeboat and the crew ship gets back on a regular sched­ WES getting into it when, Just as ule. These delays are well re­ Brother Lighteii illustrated in his ceived for usually there is only cartoon, one of a 12-hour tum-around in Mobile, the brothers and less In some of the other stepped on top of ports. another while With that kind of a snappy tumcoming down the around, Eriksen reported that the ladder." Need­ crew is already looking ahead to less to say, this next year's Inspection for another resulted in some long stay in port. pungent remarks which, out of a sense of .delicacy, Eriksen will have to be omitted here. There was plenty of commotion and running around on the part of ail hands, as is usual in these life­ boat drills, but other than the one mishap ail went off satisfactorily. We think that Brother Ughteil, while stretching his Imalgination somewhat, did a fine Job with his drawing, 'Step Lively, "Boys," as it was really good and funny." This vessel was aptly named king of the sea, Eriksen said. She is a Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff Seafarers who have taken the •erieE of inoculations required for certain foreign voyages are reminded to be sure to pick up their inoculation cards from the captain or the purser when they pay off at the end of a voyage. The card should be picked up by the Seafarer and held so that it can be presented when sign­ ing on for another voyage where the "shots" are required. The inoculation card is your only proof of having taken the re­ quired shots. Those men who forget to pick up their inoculation card when they pay off may find that they are required to take ail the "shots" again when they want to sign on for another such voy­ age. P^^05 . Time Out Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters, again^wishes to remih(l ail Seafarers'that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be mad& only to authorized A&G representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, b>. sure to protect yourself by Immedi­ ately bringing Uie matter to the attention ok>the seeretary-treas>urer't office. r> W fXlCLES ii^^&lcozaedhf your Aboard th* Val Chem, John Fobian, OS, tokes a break from his scraping chores for a relaxing smoke. Shipmate G, F. Abundo, who's getting In some seatime before starting college this fall with an StU leholanhip, took the photo. r �Fo«ri««i SEAFARERS lOG SIVHiLL DIRECTORY SlU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard. Aeent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON Judging from tho expressions, ail's well wilh the Neva West. Pic­ tured (front, I to r) IHardcastle, AB and ship's delegate; Valentine, oiler; Quinn, DM. Among those standing are Hutcherson, 2nd electrican; Fluene», chief cook; Burgner, wiper; Banta, AB, and Keller, MM. Hutcherson sent in the photo. ...278 State St. James Sheehan. Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Robert fiUtthews. Agent Capital 3-4089: 3-4080 LAKE CHARLES. La. . 1410 Ryan St. Leroy Clarbe, Agent HEmlock 6-S744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner. Agent HEmlock 2-1734 MORGAN CITY .'..912 Front St. Tom Gould. Agent Phone 2186 NEW ORLEANS..;823 BienvUle St. Undsey Williams. Agent Tulana 8626 NEW YORK 673 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaciqth 9-6600 NORFOLK . . 127-129 Bank St. J. Bullock. Acting Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardollo. Agent H8rket..7-1639 PUBRTA do TIBRRA PB 101 ^yo Sal Colls. Agent Phone 2-5996 SAN FRANCISCO 490 Harrison St. Marty BreithoiL Agent Douglas 2-3473 SAVANNAH 2 Abprcom St. B. B. McAuley. Agent Adams 3-1723 SSATTI.R 2308 1st Ave. Jeff Gillette. Agent Main 3-4334 TAMPA 1809-lSlt N. Franklin St. Tom Banning. Agent Phone 3-1323 WILMINGTON. Calif.... 303 Bilarinc Ave. Reed Humphries, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS^.. 673 4tb Ave., Bklyn. SEOtETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Algina. Deck W. Hall. Joint C. Simmons. Eng. R. Matthews. Joint E Mooney. Std. J. Volpian. Joint SUP HONOLULU .c/o MHAP. Pier 8 PHone 3-8777 RICHMOND. Calif....810 Macdonald Ave. BEacon 2-0923 SAN FRANCISCO 480 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 SEATTLE 2303 1st Ave. Main 0290 WILHINGTON 803 Marine Ave. Terminal 4-3131 NEW YORK......078 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 96163 The verdict's the same on the Pacific Explorer, as (front, I to r) Swede, Wasmer, Mike, and (rear) Anton, Smitty, Paul Petak. Bob Angelo, Mamou and Ramos pose for Manny Paperman. •iHiEiiEiieeHWiii Great Lakes District ALPENA 1218 N. Second Ave. Phone: 713-J BUFFALO. NY....; 180 Main St. Phono: Cleveland 7391 CLEVELAND 1410 W.'29 St. MAln 1-0147 RTVER ROUGE . .10223 W. Jefferson Ave. River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 DULUTH 621 W. Superior St. Phone: Rsndclpb 2-4110 SOUTH CHICAGO 3261 E. 92nd St. /Phone: Essex 8-2410 LOG-A-RHYTHM: My Mistress Br C. M. McDaniel Once I wag a sailor lad So happy and care-free. For I had a mistress. And my mistress was the sea. Canadian District HALIFAE, N.S Sometimes stormy, sometimes serene Fickle as the wind was she; But always I came back to her. For my mistress was the sea, ' 12814 HoUia St. Phone 3*8911 MONTREAL 834 8L James St. West , PLateau 8161 FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. Ontario Phone; 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: SS91 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA. BC 6nH Cormorant St. EMpire 4931 VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. Pacific 3468 SYDNEY. NS ;304 BAGOTVILLB. Quebee One time I met a honnie lass So fair and sweet was she, But I could not win her, alas! For my mistress was the sea. THOROLD. Ontario...;..82 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 44 Saultau-Matelot Phone: 3-1369 177 Prince William St. OX 2-3431 QUEBEC Onebeo SAINT JOHN NB % On John B. Kulukui;idis, "Blockie Rivers" Scherzer has his own heat shelter rigged to avoid the Moroccan sun. Photo submitted by j. V/. Parker from Ceuta. Heat was of Persian Gulf variety. 20 Elg'in St. She said to me: "I'm sorry, sir. But you are not for me. For you have a mistress, ^ And your mistress is the sea." Now once again I'm a sailor lad So happy and care-free. For I have a mistress. And my mistress is the sea." CG Moves The Coast Guard has an­ nounced that Its Certificating Unit will move from its present location, Pier 9, East River, NY, to 21 Trinity Place (near Rector St.) on or about August 16. The telephone number will be WHitehall 3-8000, extensions 108, 109 and 110. Aotnat IS. 19St He'« Thankful For Ail He Has To the Editor: In the past few years I faSve read many articles about differ­ ent pension plans, mostly about the differences of opinion on our SIU disability-pension plan. I would like to say that I am very fortunate to belong to the Seafarers International Union, because everything I have and own has been accumulated since I became a member of this Un- Letters To The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG must V be signed by' the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. ion. It almost seems like a dream that came true. ;>< Lately I have noticed in evdry LOG that someone is mention­ ing something about a retire? ment plan, although I am almost sure that no one has any bene­ fits with other maritime unions that could compare with ours at the present time. I also believe that in time to come our Union will negotiate a plan of some kind to cover all the questions raised. What I strongly believe is that we should all be more thankful for the many benefits we have at the present. As for myself, while" I am only 31 years of age, I can proudly say that I lack very little more, seatime to'meet the requirements for all the bene­ fits in our Union. Maurice "Duke" Duet SS Alcoa Corsair ^ ^ $ SIU Benefits Welcome Baby To the Editor: This is to inform you that we have received the US savings bond in the amount of $25 from the Union on the birth of our daughter Ana Lucia. She was born May 28, 1958 in New York. We are'very grateful for this and the regular $200 benefit from the SIU Welfare Plan, as well, as for all the wonderful things our tifficials have done. Our thanks to the SIU for mak­ ing all these things possible. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Diangson t> it ht Got Quick info On iii Brother To the Editor: I would like to take this op­ portunity to show my apprecia­ tion to the Union and SIU Wel­ fare Department representa­ tives for the help they gave me recently. My brother was stricken ill While in Livomo, Italy, and was sent to a hospital there. I was. very much concerned about him as I did not know if it was seri­ ous, or if he bad any funds-or >. | how he would get back-to'th* States. I called the Union hall here in Baltimore and really got some fast service. Mr. John Arabasz of the Union's Welfare Sevlces Department called headquarters in New York to find out what the situation Was. He later no?tified me that it was not serious and assured me that my brother would secure any assistance.that he would heed, and that L should not worry. My sincere thanks go to Mr. Arabsz and the other members of the union for their fast and efficient services. Mrs. Stella Figinchi t ft ft Norfolk CG Draws Praise To the Editor: This is to express my appreci­ ation for the splendid coopera­ tion and courtesy given me by the US Coast Guard Documenta­ tion Servich in Norfolk, Va. They fulfill a job with the same Icind of frankness and Informal help that generally goes with the.old US Commissioners and Inspectors. Having visited this branch of~ the maritime seryice on two dif­ ferent occasions, I can say they do their utmost to help. No matter how tedious or tem­ pered, they show courtesy that's worth mentioning. My travels have carried me to quite a few places, and I have never found any group of peo­ ple who could beat the US Ma­ ritime Authorities for frankness. Of course, seme of them are a little cranky too, but only a few. To place these Coast Guard men alongside the Commission­ ers rates them pretty damn good in my book, and these men in Norfolk are well worth a good word. 1 also believe the Commis­ sioners aind these kind of CO men rate a "hats off" for the Job they do. May they have many happy years ahead.Charles L- Woolford ft ft ft Thanks To A Good Crew . " . To the Editor: ' I wish to express my thanks to the members of the deck gang on the Alcoa Pointer who paid me a visit here at the Bal­ timore Marine Hospital. Some of them had sailed with me for a number of trips on the Point­ er while she was chartered to States Marine and later to Cen­ tral Gulf. They were good Un­ ion men and are tops as sailors. It looks as if I may be stuck here in the hospital for about a month while the Docs give me a general overhauling, so their visit was very welcome. Dan Butts •> '7r-'> • . •.-',4V. �•• ;tacMlll.lfM •> SEAFARERS mm mmm LOG tiBt Details In Cables To Union Pare rifteea •r — Co's Still Pitching For WW II Payments When notifying headquarters by cable or wireless that a Sea­ All of th* faUnoing SlU familie$ hoot received a $tOO 5117 nwterfarer has paid off In a foreign idtg honiftt, ' \ WASHINGTON—Twelve never-say-die steamship compa­ port because of Injury or illness,; ships' delegates should include nies, among them the SJU-contracted Bull Line,^ are still in Df^rid Lee Nenuwe, tiorn June to Seafarer and iMrs. Ronald Nei­ the following Information: there pitching for some $40 million worth of charter claima ' 10, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. bert, Baltimore. Md. The man's full name, his SIU dating back to World War II" Mario Notasco, San Francisco, CaL PPP book number, name of the ship, days. The companies just had statute of limitations, and at the Rosemarle Poir, bom July 11. the port of payoff and the hos­ t- P P Jeflery Thrasher, bom May 17, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jerry pital where he lb being treated. their charter claims reinstated same time, entitled the companies the US Government by the to introduce evidence that Clause 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Julius Four, South Ozone Park, U.'NY. The rqaponse of ships' crews against United Court of Appeals. 13 in' the Charter Contract was Pii Thrasher. Greenville, SC. • P • P P to the Union's request for these They areStates seeking to recover money Intended to reserve all disputes * P P. Stereo Ryan, bom June 10.1958. notifications has been very good. Cheryl Lynn Vovaki liora June to Seafarer and Mrs. William Ryan, Sometimes though, not all of which they claim the Government until final audit. collected from them , in the form The Appeab Court had directed 23. 1958. to Seafarer and, Mrs. Brooklyn. NY. the above Information has been of additional charter hire. that ttie suits go back to the Dis­ Ciiester Ycvak, Glen Bumle. Md. included. Be sure , to Ibt all of - » P P trict Courts for trial. If, after hear­ The Appeals Court ruling re­ p. P this data so that the SIU can Helen Swing, bom Febmary 20. ing the evidence, it is decided that versed earlier decisions which held James R. Falicloth, bom June 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Philip. act as promptly as possible. Charter Clause 13 is valid, then, that the suits were barred by the 27. 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Swing, Gretna. La. any suit brought within two years James Falrcloth, Mobile. Ala. ' PPP of final audit will not be timeP P P Irene Sybil 'Undertajle. bora barred. Donna Patrice Hamer, bom June July 4. 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. If the claus'e Is upheld, It would 10. 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. BasU Undertajlo. Brooklyn. NYi^ jmean that the companies would . Patrick C. Mamer, Tampa. Fla. PPP then sue Individually for their per­ P P P Donald Willis, hom July 19. sonal with the possibility 17i« deaths of the /ollowinp Seafarers have been reported to the that it claims, Cynthia Jankewlak, bom June 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald might be twenty years from 27, 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Lee WlUls,. Sea Level. NC. Seafarers Welfare Plan. the time of the incidents invo'ved Raymond M. Jankowlak, Baltimore. * P, PWilliam W. Moore, 42: Brother leaves a wife, Minnie Lawrence, before final settlement is reached. Md. James Brian Byrne, boyn June 7. Moore was lost at sea off the SS of Baltimore. Burial was at OakP P P 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Andrew Jackson bwn Cemetery, Baltimore. Tanuny Lynn Poole, bom- June J. Byrne, Baltimore, Md. on August -8, 11, 1958, to Seafarer and Mrs. MUP p 'P 1957. A resident P P P ton A. Poole. Houma, La. Karl Rune Johansson, 36: Broth­ Stephanie Diane Primeanz, bora of Florida City., er Johansson died September 17. i P P P Rurene L. Reed, Jr., bom June June 19. 1958. to Seafarer and Blrs. Florida, he be­ 1957. of Injuries received In an Ex-Navy men who served with 29. 1950. to Seafarer and Mrs. Curtis P. Prlmeaux, Sulphur, La. came a full mem­ auto accident near hb home in him aboard the USS Cincinnati, ber In June. 1948. PPP Eugene L. Reed, Sr.. Farmlngton. Fairfield, Connecticut. He joined USS Quick (DD490), USS Shubrick NH. . Gary Wayne Suon, bora July 8. and sailed In the the SIU In 1952 and sailed in the (DD639) or the USS Evans (DD552) 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert engine depart­ P P P', engine department. Brother are asked to get in touch with ment. Brother Paul Burke, bom July 27, 1958, W. Saxon. Plateau, Ala. Johansson b survived' by his moth­ Harry A. Forney, 367 - 24 St., Oak­ Moore b sur­ to Seafarer and Mrs. John S. P P P er, Hilma of Arbogh, Sweden. He land 12. Calif. Burke. Mobile. Ala. Harvey Hood Jr., bora June 11. vived by hb mother. Mrs. Arrie was Interred In tbe Center Ceme­ P P ^P 1958. to Seafarer and Mrs. Harvey Francis Greenlee of Delray Beach. tery, Monroe, Conn. • PPP Thirteen-year old'Tommy Jensen Florida. Larry Neibert, bom July 9.1958., IL .Hood. New Orleans. La. P P p of 2101-59th St.. Galveston, Texas, PPP EUb John Petrleh, 55: Brother John George Berkenkiemper, 66: would greatly appreciate any fcreign stamps sent to him to be Petrlch. who macje his home in An SIU deck department member added to his collection.* since 1939, Broth­ New Orleans, died July 9 of a skull Berkenkemper er 4" 4" P fracture suffered In an accident. died at the Balti­ Pete Walsh Pbce of burial b not known. He more PHS Hospi­ Raymond O'Dowd Is survived by hb brother. W. C. % tal July 21 of a Glasses you left on the Del Petrlch of San Antonio, Texas. heart ailment. Alba are being held in the New P P p He was cremated Orleans hall. Leroy William Lawrence, 57: at Green Mount. 4 4 4 Heart failure was the cause of Baltunore. Sur­ '"H • Simon Bnnda Brother Lawrence's death July 18 viving b hb wife. Your nephew. Jose Besana. 362 at Baltimore's St. Joseph's HospiBertha Berken­ Holt Ave., El Centro, California, taL Lawrence became a full mem­ kemper. "I' would like to hear from you. ber of the SIU In July, 1957, and PPP 4 4 4 sailed In the deck department. He Daniel Clayton Ginther, 23: An •; -..V Walter Scott TO SHIPS IN ATLANTIC lUROPlAN auto accident near Pbrtsmouth. Contact Paul Widener at 115 AND SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS Vbginia caused the death of Broth­ Wooley Street, Southampton, NY. er Ginther on July 12. A native of 4 4 4 Norfolk. Ginther joined the SIU .Fritz Bantz in 1955 and sailed in the engine de­ Your nephew, Captain E. Bantz,partment. He was buried at St. M/S Jytte Skou, United Fruit Mary's Cemetery. Norfolk. Sur­ SEATTLE—Just as "was pre­ viving b his stepfather, Jack Company, Pier 3, North River, •VBIY SUNDAY, 1620 OMT fST Suadoy) dicted In the last report, shipping George Mamonds. of the same city. NY 5, wants you to contact him personally or by letter at the above was very good diulng the last twoWrK-S9, 19859 KCs Ships In Caribbean. East Coast address. ~ P P P week period and all signs point 'of South America, South Atlan­ Theodore R. Correll, 53: Broth­ 4 4 4 tic and East Coast of United to two more weeks of the same, Andrew Daniluk States. er" Correll died in his Brooklyn port agent Jeff Gillette said. Photos you submitted from The Rebecca (Maritime Over­ home July 10 and WFL-08. 18889 KCs Ships In Gulf of Mexico. CarlbSteel Executive and Dunkerque was burled at seas) and the Ames Victory (Vic­ bean. West Coast of Souths are being held for you at the LOG tory Carriers) pald-off and slgned- Bessemer City America. West Coast of Jdexko. office in NY. . Cemetery, Besse­ on In routine fashion. and US East Coast. 4 4 4 In-transit were the Hurricane mer City, North WFK-05, 15799 KCs Ships In Mediterranean area. Jpseph Anderton Carolina. He b and Kyska (Waterman), the PenNorth Atlantic, European and Please contact Ethel M. Pier at mar, Seamar and Texmar (Cal- survived by his us East Coast 135-E. 29th Street, Norfolk, Va. mar), the Santa Venetla (Elam) wife, Mary Alice Correll. of .444 and the Faclficus (Colonial). Henning Bjork Brooklyn. Cor­ It b very urgent you get in rell got hb SIU Meanwhile, MTD 'Round-The-World book back In 1939 and sailed in the touch with Mrs. Mary Roeger, 2266 Street Road, Cornwell engine department. Wireless Broadcasts Continue .. • Heights. Fa. y.. , '• -I . Every Sunday, 1918 GJHT 4 4 4 L. Rea (2:15 PM EST Sunday) WCO-1S029 KCs It b very Important that you get Europe and North America In touch with your wife. Rose. 4 4 4 WCO-10908.8 KCs Checks are being "held in tha East Coast South America headquarters baggage room for the WCO-22497 KCs following Seafarers: TAMPA—^Wlth no ships signing West Coast South, America . , Berte. Francis on or paying off during the past Every Monday, 981S OMW • Buzbee, B. O. two weeks, there is no other word (10:15 PM EST Simdoy) ^ ^ Coats. Ira K. ; ; jr for the shipping picture in this Corey. H. H-. |)ort but slow. However, the out­ wkM 2545807 KCs ' .i Calano. A. B. look is good-for the next period. Australia Dunsmobr. ~R. E. Five ships stopped in-transit. WMM 81-11937.5 V* £ Evans. A. C. They were the Repnael Sernmes Nbrthwest Pocifi,c ^ ' and GatWay City (Pan-Atlantic). Fait. F. C. Chlwawa and Cantlgny, (Cities Henry, R. W, Setvice). and the Alcoa Pabiot Heath. Donald (Alcoa). Mastrlanni^ Edward 1n EVERY I SUNDAY I DIRECT VOICE I BirOADCAST f "THE VOICE OF THE MTD' Seatflje's On High Level Tampa Hopeful On Job Upturn III IE 1: iARITlME TRADES BEPARTMENT •-vr.' �'V SEAFAltrakS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ' ATLANTIC ft ITF To Boycott Runaways; Elects Hall US M'time Rep AMSTERDAM—The Intefnational Transportworkers Federation has elected Paul HaU, SIU secretary-treasurer and president of the Seafarers International Union of North America to the ITF general cotincil as the representative of United States seamen. - ITF delegates representing trahsportation • . workers throughout the free also declares its intention of opei^ fleets. action In the .Unit­ world met here from July 23 to ating a general boycott of such edAnti-runaway States has been led by SIU of ships . . . Declares further that the August 1, at the 'organization's campaign will be directed against NA unions. The SaUors' Union of 25th congress. ' . Hall fills the post left vacant by all such ships for which there the Pacific in recent years success­ the death last year of Harry Lun- exists no collective agreement rec­ fully organized -two runaway-fia^ ships, the Pfao Pho, a Panamaniandeberg, former head of the SIUNA.. ognized by the ITF ..." The ITF specifically pointed to flag ship hauiing. gsrpsum from The SIUNA convention delega­ tion, consisting of John Hawk.) the fact, "that present Untted Mexico to California (later renamed SIUNA secreti^fy - treasurer and States government policy openly the Harry Lundeberg) and the Dun­ Hal Banks, SIUNA vice-president encourages Panlibhonco registra­ can Bay, a Liberian-flag paper Part of tk« group ol dologalot to the ITF ^riventlon H thown In In Canada, also reported that the tions, which adversely affects all pulp carrier. Efforts by the SUP, the'SIU and other unions to organ­ teulen. SIU of NA Seerefary-Treaiurer John Hawk it seated In ITF Congress authorized its Inter­ traditional maritirtie countries." Hawk said that in view of this ize another Liberlan-fiag vessel third row, right. Directly behind him it Hal Banks, SIU vice-prttii national Fair Practices Committee to set up machinery and a time­ situation, the congress has suggest­ the Riviera were, beaten dqwn by dent In-Canada. monm of. table for the boycott against "flags ed that representatives of govern­ injunctions after of convenience" vessels that had ments, shipowners and unions, at picketing. been voted by the congress. The least in North Europe, meet to The*'latest victory, paving the renewed action against runaway- work out a common policy to com­ way for widespread organization flag shipping came less than a bat the runaway registrations, •"in­ of American-owned runaways, ^as month after the SIU scored a ma­ cluding the possibility of a multi­ scored by the SIU on the Florida, jor breakthrough against the run- lateral approach to the" United the Liberian-flag passenger ship a\^ayS by winning the right to rep­ States government on this matter." operiating out of Miami, in which Define /Genuine tiink' the SIU won an NLRB election resent the crew of the LiberianNEW YORK—-lliis hai been one of the busiest P' periods for flag passenger ship SS Florida. As another measure, Hawk <ala by a'wide margin following a board part in a long time, Bill Hall, assistant secretary-treas* The ITF resolution said in part the ITF congress would call on ruling that the ship was subject this port reporte wim more than 50 ships calling in for serviothat the congress, "Declares for appropriate international maritime to US labor law. Similarly, in Cana­ urer reported, the continuance of the campai^ agencies, to work out an agreed da, the SHI Canjidian District, with ing. Of the total, 21 vessels-^ against Panlibhonco (Panamanian, definition of the term "i^uine the help of ITF'affiliates, has thus paid off, six signed on and 26 there were a large number of Jobs Liberian, and Honduran) ships and link." The recent United Nations far stymied efforts to operate were in transit. left on the board for as many as Law of the Sea Conference held struck Canadian National Steam­ Although there were so many four and five calls. ' that a "genuine link" should exist ship ships under a runaway flag. ships bitting the port during the Paying off during the period between the nation and a vessel ,In. another action, the ITF con­ period, shipping took a slight dip, were the Bienville, Gateway City. gress urged member organizations with 287 men landing permanent Beauregard, Raphael Semmes (Pan* flying its flag. The projected ITF boycott rep­ to support the traditional three- berths as compared to 316 for the Atlantic); Beatrice, Elizabeth, resents the latest in a long series mile limit for territorial waters. previous pSrlod. Even so. Hall said. Suzanne (Bull); Seatrains Georgia of actions by seamen's unions in It also paid "fraternaL tribute" (twice) and Louisiana; Chiwawa, the States and Europe to to Spanish workers for their fight CS Baltimore (Cities Service)! WASHINGTON—Bids have been raiseUnited Govertiment - sponsored scales, wages and against Ocean UUa (Ocean Trans.); Steel opened calling for the installation safety manning standards aboard runawaystrike-breaking, and called for Seafarer, Steel Architect (Isth* of stabilizers on the American Ban­ restoration of freedom of speech, mian); Robin Sherwood, Robin ner Lines passenger ship Atlantic, flag ships. Three weeks ago, the Finnish Hood (Robin); John C (Atlantis the Maritime Administration an­ Seamen's iJnion and other ITF af- press and association in Spain. Frank Cousins; of the General Carriers); Andrew Jackson (Water* nounced. The {^parent low bidder flliates in that country voted a fullTransport and Dockers Union of SAN FRANCISCO — With two man); Alcoa Pennant (Alcoa) and was Bethlehem Steel's Hoboken scale boycott on runaways. Union Great Britain, was elected new ships, the PaciflcuB (Colonial) apd the Val Chem (Heron). yard at $605,844. The stabilizers will be installed members will refuse to tow, pilot, president of the ITF. Omer Becu the Santa Venetia, crewing up, and Signing on during the last two in from 16 to IB dajfs. They help load or discharge runaways in pro­ was reelected General Secretaryt a third, the Kyska (Waterman) weeks were the Robin Goodfeliow minimize a ship's roll and make for test against their substandard Also elected to the general coun­ signing-on, shipping showed an (Robin); Steel Seafarer, Steel more comfortable traveling in wages and working conditions. ITF cil in addition to Hall were A. E. improvement' in this port. Architect (Isthmian); Seatrain Sa* stormy weather. The work will also took actioh against a number Lyon of the Railway Labor Execu­ « Paying off was the Maiden Creek vannah (Seatrain)' and the Alcoa tives Association to represent US (Waterman), while in-trahsits were Pennant (Alcoa). probably be done when the ship of runaways earlier. raiload workers, and Michael Quill the Texinar, Pennmar and MaryShipowners in Great Britain and goes in for her annual inspection. in transit were the Steel Ad­ other European countries have of the Transport Workers Union, mar (Calmar), the Hurricane and miral, Steel Architect, Steel Age The Atlantic is currently return­ ing from her fourth voyage. She asked for world-wide restrictions to represent workers In civil avia­ Wild Ranger (Wateman), and the (Isthmian); Kenmar, Calmar, AlaSteel Flyer (Isthmian). is scheduled to arrive in New York on the operations of runaway-flag tion. mar, Portmar (Calmar); Hastings, tomorrow, August 16. Andrew Jackson, Warrior, Wacosta (Waterman); Alcoa Pennant, Alcoa Conversation Group At Headciyarters Runner (Alcoa); Fairland, Raphael Semmes, Azalea City, Bienville^ Gateway City (Pan-Atiantic){ Robin Hood (Robin); Seatrains Sa­ vannah, New Jersey, Texas and Georgia (Seatrain). ' 50 Ships Swamp NY; Outlook Good M- SS Atlantic To Get Stabilizers 1 Upturn Aids 5P Shipping |i5'' '• i ^:.r SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly every two weeks on Wednesdoy nights at 7 PM in all SIU ports. A|I 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: Augusf2p^ Sepl^ber 3 : Septqq!ib(^ IT ^ Octobur I -r VVHEftl CHAt^SlNO ADDRESS ON LOG •ik- JNCIUPE^^^^^ iftGTALTmEi I- Seafarer Arthur Gillitamf, DM, makes his poinf (luring a eoffee break In the New York heafll<|uarfi|rs cafeteria. His attentive audience eohslstl af Jeriy DeMeo, 2nd electrlclani Robert Clurman; age ?| his father. Sam "Citiien Joe" Qurman^ AB, owl Id Sllntaki AB. > y:. � 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 August 15, 1958 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU WINS 8% PAY RISE, BIG VACATION GAIN IN NEW PACT SEAFARER TO VOTE ON 38 UNION POSTS SUP VOTES TO APPROVE JOINT WC NEWSPAPER AN EDITORIAL: A MERCHANT MARINE FOR WHOM? CUBAN GROUP PURCHASES STRUCK CANADIAN SHIPS RUNAWAYS SADDLING US WITH SUEZ TRANSIT BILLS GULF TANKER CRASH KILLS 16 CANADA SIU SHIP ICED IN PACIFIC SIU ENTERS INTO PACT TALKS NAUTILUS POLAR VOYAGE SPURS SUB TANKER PLANS MOBILE STEWARD SCHOOL HAS LARGE REGISTRATION MAJOR LABOR, SHIP LAWS STILL PENDING MIDDLE EAST LULL DOUSES SHIP ‘BOOM’ SHIPS PAYOFFS KEEP NY PORT ON BUSY SCHEDULE RED EMBASSY PROPAGANDA LINK MATES IN WRAP-UP OF TANKER CONTRACT BRIDGE PULLS SWITCH, HITS CRUISE SHIP CO’S STILL PITCHING FOR WWII PAYMENTS ITF TO BOYCOTT RUNAWAYS; ELECTS HALL US M’TIME REP 50 SHIPS SWAMP NY; OUTLOOK GOOD SS ATLANTIC TO GET STABILIZERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/15/1958 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XX, No. 17  1958 Periodicals Seafarers Log