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fi&O Boost Wide Margin
.Story On Page 3

ITF Tightens Rule
On Runaways; Hits
UAR On Blacklists

Story On Page 2

flftt framework of the hall for SIU men in New
"^'"9 w|#* Orleans is coming along well as this photo shows.
The motif of the completed building will be in accord with the tradi­
tional architecture of the French quarter. Bricks from old site are being
used on project. (Other photo on Page 2.)

Annual Report of the
SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN
^—--i : filed with
The N. Y. State
Insurance Department PAGE 10

ChaK§gi^*un "^Corridor of Manhattan Beach PHS Hospital is
deserted as hospital prepares for closing. Patients

were transferred to either Veterans Hospital, West Haven, Conn., or
the Staten Island PHS Hospital, after closing came. Decline in TB
case load was partklly responsible for the shutdown. (Story on Page 16.)

^hSt^tsn ASd Mobile was center for local cloth-
VfflfieCin #tf(l« ing drive to aid Chilean earthquake victims.
Checking donations (1 to r) Seafarer Marion Green, Mrs. W. E. Anthony,
wife of Waterman executive, SIU Patrolman Bob Jordan and Albert

"Metzger, Red Cross. (Story on Page 5.)



rw* Tw® SEAFARERS LOG June 17, If 6f

NLRB RULING DUE ON RUNAWAY SHIP ISSUES
WASHINGTON—The National Labor Relations Board is now considering whether or

not to uphold its 1958 finding that US maritime unions are entitled to organize crews of
American-based runaway ships in accordance with the National Labor Relations Act. At
a hearing held in Washington-^
on May 31, the SIU and the
National Maritime Union both
appeared In defense of the legal
right of US unions to represent
these crews.

The immediate issue Involved
SIU election petitions, as well as
unfair practice charges concerning
the P&O Steamship company, op­
erators of the Liberian-flag cruise
ship SS Florida; the Eastern Ship-

. ping Company, operators of the
cruise ship Yarmouth, which is
under the Panamanian flag, and
the West India Fruit and Steam­
ship Company, operators of the SS
Sea Level, formerly the Seatrain
New 6rleans.

All three ships operate exclu­
sively in American foreign com­
merce, and all of them had been
SlU-manned before they ran away
to evade US taxes and wage scales.

In presenting arguments against
the NLRB having jurisdiction over
these ships, the runaway ship op­
erators leaned heavily on State

Department and Defense state­
ments as to the acceptibility of
runaway-flag shipping. In effect
then, they were asking the Labor
Board to shape laws of the United
States which govern labor relations
decisions in accordance with the
wishes of State and Defense De­
partment Officials.

No 'Genuine Link'
' They took this position notwith­

standing the United States signa­
ture to the Geneva Convention on
the High Seas in 1958, which pro­
vided for a "genuine link" between
the ship and the flag it flies. There
is no such link in these cases, as
the vessels never go to the country
of registry, nor does anybody in
control of the vessels.

In rebutting the runaways' argu­
ments, SIU General Counsel Sey­
mour W. Miller, and Dale Stout,
representing the NLRB's general
counsel, both pointed to the essen­
tially-American natiu-e of the ship
operations, as well as clear-cut 100

percent American ownership in
two of the three cases, P&O and
West Indies Fruit and Steamship.

Miller pointed out that th^ ship-
lines operate out of US ports and
do the main portion of their busi­
ness in the US. If, under law, thiS
Board has jurisdiction over these
companies, then it is compelled to
assume its Jurisdiction and cannot
disregard the law to suit the wishes
of officiab of other Government
agencies.

Going into the specifics of the
vessel's operations, he pointed out
that P&O, operator of the Florida,
was a wholly-American corporation
which set up a series of three
other corporations so as to create
a "phony transfer" to the Liberian
flag. In the Sea Level case, the
vessel is owned and operated by
a US corporation right out of an
American port. In all cases, all
that happened was the signing of
a few papers and the change in
the flag. Otherwise there is no

essential difference in the nature
of the operation of the affected
vessels.

In the case of the Yarmouth,
Miller cited the fact that its home
port is Miami, that 95 percent of
gross passenger revenue is from
passenger service, and 85 percent
of cargo revenue is from cargo
picked up in the US.

He drew a distinction between
these cases and the case of the
SS Riviera in which the Supreme
Court had ruled the National Labor
Relations Act was not applicable.
In the Riviera case, he noted, fhe
Court had stressed the wholly-
foreign nature of the Riviera—that
it was a foreign-owned tramp ves­
sel making a single casual call at
a US port. The three cases before
the Board all involve ships wholly-
occupied in US commerce.

Backed Argument
The SIU attorney's argument

was supported in all its aspects by
the NLRB General Counsel's office.
The NLRB attorney declared that
the employees of the ships in­
volved spend all their time directly
engaged in the foreign commerce
of the US and that the Labor-

Management Act covers them.
These vessels, he noted, come in

like foreign citizens into the US
and the foreign citizen coming
into the US is subject to US law.
He too drew a distinction between
the Riviera case, where 'the ship
was temporarily in US waters, and
these cases, in which there exist
American emploj'ers as well as
employees engaged in the inter­
state or foreign commerce of the
US.

In Direct Competition'
Back in 1958 the NLRB had

ruled that it would take jurisdic­
tion over the SS Florida on the
ground that ". . . the employer's
operations have a direct and sub­
stantial effect upon the foreign
commerce of the United States
and upon American workmen . . .
the present complement of the
Florida ... is in direct competi­
tion with American seamen for
employment opportunities . . .''the
organization of the vessels' crews

. is therefore a matter of con­
cern to American seamen . . ."

•The current hearings represent
an effort by the ship operators to
overturn the 1958 decision.

ITF Tightens Up Po/icy
On Runaway Jurisdiction;
Backs SIU Blacklist right

Action strengthening its policy on organizing runaway flags was taken by the Sea­
farers Section of the International Transport Workers Federation at its conference in Lon­
don, May 30 to June 2. In addition to closing off escape hatches for runaway operators, the
conference also went on rec-"* ^

New Orleans Hail Progressing

ord as fully-supporting the
SIU position on the blacklist­
ing of ships of various nations by
the Arab League.

18 Nations
The conference, which was at­

tended by delegates from 18 mari­
time nations, including the SIU
and the National Maritime Union,
took up the problem of runaway
shipowners who have been seeking
to escape their obligations by ob­
taining crews from legitimate
maritime nations. It reaffirmed its
previous policy to the effect that
jurisdiction over runaways lies
with the unions 'in the countries
in which actual ownership and/or
control of the ships is vested.
Then, it strengthened this policy
by unanimous vote, declaring that:
"No union affiliated with the ITF
shall supply crews, make agree­
ments or otherwise have dealings
with shipowners who have been
pronounced unfair and classified
as runaways by the ITF."

Under this resolution, it would
not be possible for runaway oper-:
ators to play the unions of one
country against those of another,
or to use legitimate European reg­
istries as a means of escaping
organizing by the appropriate
unions involved.

In the resolution on the black­
list, the conference went on rec­
ord calling on the Egyptian gov­
ernment to permit free passage
through the Suez Canal as well as
urging a halt in the practice of
blacklisting ships of other nations
which happen to trade with Israel.

, (See text of resolution adjoining).
In .other actions the conference

did tjhe following:
Other Actions

• Revised the International Sea­
farers Chai^r, for submission to
the ITF biennial Congress in July.

« Approved the Special Sea­
farers Section report covering dc-
velopmrats since the previous Sea­
farers Conference, plus a list of
ships under ITF agreements.* ;

• Urged all governments to pro-.,

vide for seafarers' representation
on national delegations to safety
conferences and other proceedings
under the UN's Inter-Governmen­
tal Maritime Consultative Organ­
ization.

NMU President Joseph Curran
and SIU President Paul Hall led

the American union delegation,
which included Robert Nesbitt,
vice-president and William Perry,
assistant to the president, NMU;
Herb Brand, editor SEAFARERS
LOG, SIU; and William Steinberg
and Harvey Strichartz, American
Radio Association.

Resolution On Blacklist
Delegates to the Seafarers Section of the ITF adopted a

resolution strongly supporting the SIU's position on the issue
of blacklisting and also freedom of passage through the Suez
Canal. The resolution arose out of the SIU's recent action in picketing
the Egyptian-flag vessel, SS Cleop^atra, in New York.' The picket line
was in protest against the practice of blacklisting American ships be­
cause they had once called at an Israeli port. As a result of the black­
list practice by the Arab League, many American-flag ships have been
deprived of opportunities to participate in Middle East trade,

I.T.F. Resolution on Freedom of Navigation .
This Conference of the Seafarers' Section of the ITF, meeting In

London from 30 May to June 2, 1960: _
Notes with grave concern that the Egyptian government continues

to violate the Convention providing for freedom of navigation through
the Suez Canal;

Observes that the freedom of navigation is one of the fundamental
requirements of world trade and world peace;

Observes further that the detention and blacklisting of ships of other
nations by the Egyptian Government Uireatens the livelihood of sea­
farers and other workers and is thus calculated to provoke industrial
and retaliatory incidento and generally to result in an aggravation of
relationships;

Stresses that the workers of all nations are united by the same funda­
mental interests and should refuse to be misled and set against one
another on false issues;

Rejects as-totally inadequate attempts to justify interference with
neutral shipping on the grounds of a state of war between Egypt and
Israel; > '

Holds with the utmost conviction that disputes between States can
only be sharpened by unilateral governmental action and that they
should therefore be referred to the conciliatory procedures of the
United Nations;

Therefore once more addresses an urgent appeal to the Egyptian Gov­
ernment to honour its international undertakings by renouncing, actioh
against shipr; in the Suez Canal and placing reliance in the procedures
of the United Nations;

Calls mkon seafarers' organizations throughout the world. Including
those of Arab countries, to support this appeal by addressing thentselves
to the Egyptian Government in similar terms and by urging their bwn
govemmehto Alio to nurite representations to the same end.

Sidewalk "lupers" watch construction workers Jnstall concreto
beams for new hall for Seafarers in New Qrleans. From left:
Seafarers Briant, Estevo, Schultz and Huseby.

Kerr To Serve As Interim
51U Secretary-Treasurer

With the approval of SIU membership meetings In all
ports, SIU President Paul Hall has filled the position of
secretary-treasurer as provided for In the revised SIU con­
stitution. Under an Interim"*
appointment, A1 Kerr will
serve as secretary-treasurer of
the SIU Atlantic Gulf, Lakes and
Inland Waters District, to serve
until the forth­
coming Union
elections this
fall.

The new SIU
constitultion for­
mally instituted
the executive
board procedure
in the Union
which' had been
functioning i6v
several months past, and specified
the new titles for SIU officers as
follows: President, Paul Hall; Ex­
ecutive Vice-President, Cal Tan­
ner; Vice-President in Charge of
Contracts, and Contract Enforce­
ment, Claude Simmons; Vice-Presi­
dent in Charge of Atlantic Coast,
Earl Sheppard; Vice-President in
Charge of Qul|,(^as|, l^ndsey Wll-

Kerr

liams; Vice-President in Charge of
Lakes and Inland Waters, A1 Tan­
ner. Also members of the executive
board are the secretary-treasurer,
and three headquarters representa­
tives. Herb Brand, editor of the
SEAFARERS LOO, has been
named to work with the board as
Director of Organizing and Publi­
cations. 4

Quitting Ship?
Notify Union

A reminder from SIU head­
quarters cautions all Seafarers
leaving their ships to contact
the hail in ample time to allow
the Union to, dispatch a replace­
ment. Failure to give notice be­
fore paying off may cause a de­
layed sailing, force the ship to.
sail short of. the . manning .re­
quirements, and needlessly ipake
the work tougher for your, ship*
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RR Tug Deckhands Go SlU
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Union Wins By Heavy Margin

Lakes Seafarers in Detroit proudly point to poster announcing
recent election results in Lakes where Pioneer, Buckeye and Stein-
brenner fleets went SlU.

Start Part T a tics
With 3 Lakes Co s

The Great Lak&s District SIU is now negotiating with
three Lakes shipping companies after sweeping elections
among unlicensed crewmembers by a better than 3 to
margin. The victories clim-^
axed.^a year-long organizing
drive by the SIU among
crews of 28 ships owned by the
Pioneer, Buckeye and Steinbrenner
companies.

The vote tallies were; Pioneer
(16 ships)—For the SIU: 213, No
Union: 94; Buckeye (6 ships)—For
the SIU: 77, No Union: 18; Stein­
brenner (6 ships)—For the SIU:
130, No Union 7, Lake Sailors
Union (Ind.): 5.

Under discussion are proposals

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Lakes ILA
Wins Area
Pay Equality

Great Lakes longshoremen have
luccessfully concluded a three-
week strike of Lakes ports, during
which they won their major ob­
jectives, Including a standard
wage scale throughout the Lakes.

The contract settlement nego­
tiated by the International Long­
shoremen's Association calls for a
three-year master agreement, pro­
viding a standard wage scale of
$2.68, plus fringe benefits amount­
ing to 31 cents an hour.

~ Sought Blanket Pact
The ILA has for some time been

attempting to work out a blanket'
contract covering all Lakes ports
where longshoremen are em­
ployed. The ILA's aim was to bring
the hourly pay of Lakes long­
shoremen closer to those paid
their East Coast counterparts,
Which is $2.87 an hour at present.

Because of the varying pay
scales in Great Lakes ports, the
total packjage Indreases derived
from the new pact amount to 40
cents an hour In Cleveland, 42
cents in Chicago, 44 cents In Buf­
falo and 69 cents In Duluth, ac­
cording to the ILA. A separate
contract previously signed between
management and the ILA local In
Toledo has Just been approved by
the ILA.

covering job security, welfare ben­
efits and an interim contract.

At the' same time, the SIU is
continuing its organizing campaign
among crewmembers of two other
Great Lakes, fleets, Pickands-
Mather which owns 31 ships but is
now operating 25, and the 19 ship
Botand-Cornelius fleet, where a so-
called "Independent" union now
holds the contract.

SIU Gets 220 Votes
The decision to continue the

campaign in Plckands-Mather was
based on the large number of votes
—220—which the Union received
in a recent collective bargaining
election. There were 320 votes In
the "no-union" column, and 31
challenges. The SIU has also asked
the National Labor Relations
Board to Investigate certain as­
pects of the election, particularly
the fact that large numbers of
officers, who had bumped unli­
censed positions during the drive
and campaigned actively on behalf
of the company.

The Great Lakes District de­
tailed a number of Instances of
open intimidation of crewmembers
by officers and other supervisors.

In continuing this campaign, the
Great Lakes District is challenging
the company to make good on
promises to its crews that it would
give them the best conditions on
the Lakes if they voted against the
Union. It informed the crews that
it would ride herd on the company
to, see If these promises are carried
out.

SEAFARERS LOG
June 17,19M Vol. XXII, Ne. 13

In 5 Fleets; Other Votes Set
• Several hundred unlicensed deckhands employed by major railroads and rail

terminals in New York harbor have voted overwhelmingly for SIU representation
in recently-conducted National Mediation Board elections. As a result of these
votes the SIU Railroad
Marine Division will now
also represent the deck­
hands employed by the
Pennsylvania Railroad,
Baltimore and Ohio Rail­
road and three major harbor
terminals — Bush Terminal,
Brooklyn Eastern District
and New York Docks.

The key vote took place among
unlicensed deckhands of the Penn­
sylvania Railroad, the largest unit
on the railroads. In system-wide
voting which took place in Phiia-
delphia and Norfolk as well as
New York, the SIU received 174
votes to 95 votes for the Interna­
tional Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The Teamsters had intervened in
the election, hoping to make in­
roads in the maritime field.

Now in progress are votes among
250 unlicensed deckhands em­
ployed by the New York Central
and the New Haven railroads.
Railroad Marine Division organ­
izers are confident of sweeping
election victories on these two
lines.

Aside from the Pennsylvania
Railroad vote, the SIU won on
Baltimore aiid Ohio tugs by 70
out of 77 votes cast, and scored
unanimous victories at New York
Docks, 12 to 0; Bush Terminal
15 to 0; and Brooklyn Eastern
District Terminal, 24 to 0.

All told, including the New York
Central and New Haven men, there
are approximately 850 unlicensed
deckhands that would be under the
jurisdiction of the Railroad Marine

Division, if the SIU should win the
other elections. In addition, the
group will also include railroad
deckhands employed by the Chesa­
peake and Ohio railroad In Nor­
folk. These men had previously
voted for SIU representation. The
SIU also represents the tugmen of
the Western Maryland Railroad in
Baltimore.

As a result of the SIU's suc­
cesses in the railroad tug votes,
the Union is now participating
in the Greater New York Harbor

Council, a grouping of AFL-CIO
unions which is conducting nego­
tiations with the railroads on terms
of a new contract covering all rat­
ings on the tugs, captains, deck­
hands, engineers, oilers and cooks.

In recent years, the SIU has
made considerable headway in the
tugboat field on the Atlantic and
Gulf Coast, organizing tug com­
panies in Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Norfolk, Mobile, Tampa, New
Orleans and Houston in the Harbor
and Inland Waterways Division.

Volplan Named To Head
New Welfare Plan Dep'f

SIU membership meetings in all ports have approved a
leave of absence for Joe Volpian, assistant secretary-treasurer,
so that he can set up a new Department of Social Security
under the Seafarers Welfare^
Plan.
> The department will assist
Seafarers in dealing with such
matters as Social Security old age
benefits, state and Federal dis-i
ability benefits, the various state
unemployment insurance adminis­
trations and related subjects.

Trustees of the Seafarers Wel­
fare Plan named Volpian to head
the new department because of his
Considerable experience in this
area. In the past, he had served as
the head of the Union's special
services department, which had
dealt with many of the same prob-

PHS Cites Marven,
Cat mar, Bloomtield

Two SlU-contracted shipping companies have won Public
Health Service sanitation awards, the PHS announced last
week. The awards went to the Marven Steamship Company
and Calmar Steamship Com» '•

PAUL HALL, President
HEBBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SKA-

MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR,
AL MASKIN, AHTHUB BERCER, CHARLES
BEAUMET, DEL ROBINSON, Staff Writers.
BILL MOODY, Gulf Area Representative.

Publlshtd blwBBkly at tha haadquartan
of tha Saafarat* Intarnational Union, Ab
lantic Oulf, Lakat and inland Watar*
District, AFL-CIO, «» Fourth Avanua,
Iraaklyn 3>, NY. Tal. HYaclnth
Sacand class postage paid at tha Past
Offica In Sraakiyn, NY, undar tha Act
of Aug. 34, Ifll.

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pany, and citations were pre­
sented to the companies on
June 10.

Meanwhile, it was announced
that an other SlU-manned ship,
the Lucile Bloomfield (Bloomfield)
had achieved a perfect score in
its inspection.

The Lucile BloOmfield's achieve­
ment is all the more remarkable
in that it was the fourth year in
a row that the ship had scored
100 percent on the inspections.
Perfect ratings are a rarity .

As a result, officers of the com­
pany have written a letter of con­
gratulations . to the skipper Cap­
tain Rose, "and his fine crew with­
out whos? conscientious efforts
this accomplishment would not
have been possible."

". . . this high sanitary condition
was due to a ship's crew that be­
lieved in the sanitation program
in its entirety and took pride in
making their vessel -a model of
cleanliness and cooperation for
others to follow."

The Marven line earned its
award for the fourth year running
and Calmar for the third year in
a row, with all of the 17 in­
volved' scoring 95 percent i»r bet­

ter in the inspections. Some 166
separate items covering food han­
dling, water supply, waste dispo­
sal and other matters are checked

lems as those the new department
will handle.

He has also served the Union in
various official capacities since
1943 and as an elected patrolman,
headquarters representative and
assistant secretary-treasurer con­
tinuously since 1944. He first be­
gan shipping in 1922, sailing in the
engine department.

Volpian is now
in process of sur­
veying the regu­
lations of the
numerous F e d-
eral .and state
agencies in­
volved. In that
connection, h e
has been work­
ing closely with
Nelson Cruik-
shank, AFL-CIO Director of Social
Security, who, incidentally, is a
former member of the SIU.

•With Government welfare bene­
fits constantly expanding, the new
department would keep Seafarers
and their families abreast of their
rights and benefits, and assist
them with individual problems in
these areas.

Volpian

Robart J. Jurgan (taft) of Calmar and Marvan Siaamship com*
paniai and Pubtk Haallfi Sarviea official hold sanitation awards
won by SlU-mannad vassals of both linos



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SEAFARERS LOG Jttae 17, MM <r

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SEAFARERS

ROTARY SHIPPIN6 HOARD
May 25 Through June 7

Shipping ^ged upward slightly during the period just ended when
compared to conditions during the previous two weeks. A comparison
shows that 180 additional Seafarers received employment last period
In contrast to the figures recorded during the prior span. The best
shipping was out of New Orleans, where a total of 249 men received
work aboard various SlU-contracted vessels.

Totals for all ports showed that 1,221 jobs in all classes were secured
last period In contrast to 1,182 for the previous period.

"A" and "B" registrations at the end of the last period stood at
1,296. There were 1,182 for both classes during the preceeding two
weeks. *

Eight ports refiected advances over the previous two weeks in the
number of men shipped. These were Boston, New York, Philadelphia,

Baltimore, Norfolk, Jacksonville, New Orleans and San Francisco.
Houston dimly recorded the lowest decline in jobs shipped compared
with the earlier two-week period. Other ports showing a decline' in
shipping totals were Mobile, Wilmington and Seattle.

Shipping in all classes broke down this way: 447 in deck, 430, engine
and 344, steward.

Ports with ICQ or less "A" and "B" men registered on the beach at
the end of the period were: Boston, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Jacksonville,
Miami and Wilmington. Ports with 50 or less "A" men registered on
the beach were Jacksonville, Miami and Wilmington.

Forecasts by reporting port dispatchers for the coming period looked
this way: Boston, same . . .• Baltimore, continued slow ... Norfolk,
better , . . Wilmington, slow , . . Jacksonville, good.

Ship Aefivity
Pay SIga la

Offs Oas Traai.TOTAi:
iMtea 2 — 3 B
New York ....22 3 If 44
PhiiadelpMa ..1 1 8 10
Baltlmero .... 8 3 4 IS
Norfolk 1 1 f II
Jocktoavillo ... I 2 B 8
Miami I I ~ 2
Mobile 8 1 8 13
Now Orloaas.. B 8 18 31
Hooifoa ..... B 8 18 31
Wllmlngtoa ..> >.8 8
SoH Proaelsco. . 2 2 8 10
Soattlo .1 — B 8

Totals BB 30 Tof "w

M-

goff
Boston
New York
Philadelphia,
Baltimore
Norfolk
Jacksonville.
Miami
Mobile
New Orleani
Houston
Wilmington
San Francisco
Seattle ..

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DECK DEPARTMENT
Rtgigftrad
CLASS A

GROUP
123 ALL
1

17
5

17
5
4

7
12
18
6
2

10

2 1
30 7
4 4

58 15
2 —
6 —
1 —

15
32
28
10
12
10

4
54
13
DO
7

10
1

22
52
52
16
16
22

104 210 *45 I 359

Rtglstertd
CLASS B

GROUP
123 ALL

2
2
1

1 —
5 17
4 —

14 26
1 2

— 1

"" "4
11
6
2
2
3

2
22
4

42
5
2
1
4

20
14
4
4
4

Shipped
CLASS A

GROUP
123 ALL
1

23
2

10
5

8
14
9
2
4
4

1 —
29 11
4 4

31 4
11 7
6 1

II
26
13
5
8

11

2
63
10
45
23

7

20
46
27

7
15
17

46 74 128 82 156 44 I 282 19 32 52 103

Shipped
CLASS 8

GROUP
2 8 ALL

2
4

3
2

2
2
1

— 1
1 3
3 4
6 14
8 3
1 3

5
1
3
2
2

3
8
7

23
13
4

4
14
5
6
8
8

Shipped
CLASS C

GROUP
1 23 ALL

— 2 5

— 2 —
3 —

1
8 10
1 4
1 2
2 2

10 3

1
18
10
3
4

13

8 27 27 62

• TOTAt
. SHIPPED

' GROUP
ABC ALL
2

63
10
45
23
7

20
40
27
7

15
17

3
8
7

23
13
4

4 1
14 18
5 10
6 3
S 4
8 13

282 103 62

Registered On The Beach
CLASS A

GROUP
2 3 ALL

8 12
88 136
11 12
35
13
11

38
57
20
12'
15
17

80
7

12
4

44
69
40
14
19
15

3
41
6

21
2

6
78
17
70
39
11

25
78
42
16
27
38

447 331 470 123

8
29
7

5
1

23
265
«29
142

22
23
4

90
155

73
26
39
33

924

CLASS B
GROUP
12 3 ALL

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2
4
2

1
4
3

2 3
29 58
2 1

19 4
7 7
3 6
1 —
2 11

13 4l
7 7
3 2

— 2
4 3

20 92 125

B
90^
3

25
18
11
1

14
38
17
5
2
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237

ENGINE DEPARTMENT
Registered Registered Shipped Shipped Shipped TOTAL Registered On The Beach

- CLASS A • - CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C SHIPPED / CLASS A CUSS B

Pari
GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP

Pari 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL
Boston............... 4 1 s — 1 .— 1 3 1 4 ,— — 1 1 4, 1 S 1 8 2 11 1 4 2 7
New York 9 38 4 51 2 11 7 20 7 29 4 40 1 8 . 9 18 —- 4 9 13 40 18 13 71 51 144 26 '221 4 82 33 69
Philadelphia -— 9 2 11 — — 2 2 :— 8 2 10 — 2 5 7 —. — — >- 10 7 .— 17 — 9 4 13 >- — 1 1
Baltimore 9 54 8 71 1 21 15 37 3 34 5 42 9 6 15 3 4 7 42 15 7 64 9 72 15 96 1 22 26 49
Norfolk . 4 4 4 2 6 1 17 5 23 2 3 4 9 1 2 3 23 - 9 3 35 1 18 . 19 8 4 12

8 Jacksonville. 2 1 3 —. 1 3 ' 4 2 2 _ 2 2 4 2 2 8 3 0 1 16 1 3 4
12
8

Rliami .....a.......... — — — — — — — i. — — — — —. - — — — — — — — — — — — 3 3 — 1 1
Mobile......... 4 17 1 22 _ 3 2 5 2 12 3 17 _ 3 • 6 9 1 1 2 17 9 2 28 9 47 3 59 11 6 17
New Orleans. ^ 11 34 8 53 1 7 8 16 5 31 6 42 _ 10 8 -18 3 12 12 27 42 18 27 87 30 59 6 95 1 15 12 28
Houston 8 32 -/Z ' 42 1 18 7 26 5 22 5 32 -i«i 0 5 11 9 5 14 32 11 14 5? 19 42 9 79 1 11 12 24
Wilmington 3 6 9 — _ 3 3 1 — — 1 3 1 4 1 1 2 4 1 4 4 9 4 8 — 12 1 4 3 8
San Francisco 2" 14 2 18 — 5 2 7 1 10 1 12 3 2 5 1 2 2 5 12 5 5 22 4 27 2 13 — 2 2 4
Seattle ... 3 4 3 10 — 4 1 5 4 6 4 14 — 5 2 7 1 5 — 6 14 7 6 27 4 23 2 29 1 0 2 9
TOTALS 51 217 31 1 299 5 74 49 128 30 175 36 241 . 3 54 48 105 6 40- 38 84 241 105 84 430 135 466 70 671 11 118 108 237

STEWARD DEPARTMENT
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.Registered
CLASS A

Registered
CLASS B

Shipped
CLASS A

Shipped '
CLASS B

Shipped
CLASS C

TOTAL
SHIPPED

Registered 0
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CLASS B

1

[ Pari GROUP
1 2 3 ALL

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. 1 2 3 ALL

GROUP
1 2 3 ALL

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123 ALL

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12 3 ALL

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3 2 1
15 10 24
— 1 2
23 9 31
2 11
2 — 1

— — 2
10 4 15
10 10 31
11 5 17
— 1 3
4 14
0 — 0

92 44 138

6
49
3

63
4
3
2

29
57
33
4
9

12
274

1 1 1
2—11
_ — -7
4 3 19
1 — 3
1 — 1

— — 9
1—15
1 2 14
2 — 1

1 — 3

3
13

7
26
4
2

"9
16
17
3
4
4

1 — ' 1
10 4 26
2 15

12 6 21
7 2 3
2 _ —

— — 1
5 1 12

15 2 39
7 5 12

— — 2
3 2 3
7 15

2
40
8

39
12
2
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18
56
24
2
8

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— — 6
1 — 4
3 — 9
1^2

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— — 16
— — 6

— — 2
1 — 3

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7
6
5

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6
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12 12 4
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50 10 12
24 0 7
2 2 —
8 2 4

13 4 8

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51
14
51
28
19
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22
84
37
4

14
25

7 3 7
95 42 108
14 7 8
50 19 39
11 3 4
4 1 4

^ 11 38
49 19 75
27 10 16

'4 4 1
7 4 20

13 5 6

17
245
29

198
18

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4

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143
53
9

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24

1 2 1
5 3 76

— — 5
4 4 23
2 4 5
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1 8 48
1 1 12 = --I
1 16

4
64
5

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50
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3 2 1
15 10 24
— 1 2
23 9 31
2 11
2 — 1

— — 2
10 4 15
10 10 31
11 5 17
— 1 3
4 14
0 — 0

92 44 138

6
49
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63
4
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57
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241

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ENGINE 51 217 31 1 299 5 74 49

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1 1^ 30 175 36

282
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243
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A British and an American mari­

time publication have both carried
articles this month criticizing the
practice of relying excessively on
radar and sticking to ship sched­
ules despite hazardous navigation
conditions.

The British article, entitled
"Thoughts on Radar, Radiotele­
phone and Reduced Speed," ap
pearing in the "Nautical Maga
zine" said in part;

Safety Not Speed
"It is easy to tell: 'Reduce

Speed,* but how can a master of
a passenger liner do it when he
^ust keep his timetable . . .?

. . there are more cases (for
schedule-going vessels) when he
will try to keep full speed even in
fog, relying upon his radar, but
strictly against the Rules of the
Road . . .

"When owners praise a master
who always arrives . . . without
delay, they do not have any re­
sponsibility for the safety of the
ship . . .

" . . . every ship arriving at her
destination in due time, even in
dense fog, should be accused of
•breaking the Rules of the Road..

Masters Cautioned
Similarly, an article in the Coast

Guard publication, "Proceedings
of the Merchant Marine Council"
declares:

"Some ship masters, unfortu­
nately, have thought that, the pos­
session of radar made it possible
for them to make fast passages in
limited visibility. The re?;ult has
often been a serious collision . . .

"The Officer of the deck is re­
sponsible for knowing all that oc­
curs on the sea, in the air, and
under the sea about him. He him­
self must know these things. He
must look and see and hear. To
place full reliance upon radar as­
sistance' as a substitute for these
natural senses Is to court dis­
aster."

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Now accepted by Coast Guard fpr use on American-flag ships,
self-inflating life raft is shown during demonstration. Here it is
being righted after landing upside down. Rafts can supplement
lifeboats on ocean-going ships.

CG Okays Self-Inflating
Life Rafts For US Ships

US merchant ships are now authorized to use inflatable
life rafts as auxilary life-saving equipment. The Coast Guard
has given its approval to one model of English design, based
on its ability to offer a float--*^
ing platform in rapid-fire or­
der to victims of ship disas­
ters. It also offers protection
from the elements and makes
spotting easier for rescue ships
and planes.

Before handing down their de­
cision to approve the use of the
inert gas-Inflated craft, the Amer­
ican maritime Industry as well as
the Coast Guard had coordinated
extensive tests of the British prod­
uct for the past eight years.

Records of 51 sea casualties in
which inflatable rafts had saved
335 lives were submitted by the
US distributors of the life rafts. In
most instanotes, they involved use
of the rafts by small craft, usually
fishing boats.

Packed In Containers
Tlie life rafts approved by the

Coast Guard are packed in fiber­
glass containers and are mounted
on the decks. The container gives
them protection from the elements
that life^ boats normally do not
have. Each container is equipped
with a hydro-static release that
prevents the ship from going down
with the rafts aboard. Once the
container is 20 feet under water,
it automatically bobs to the sur­
face and inflates ItseU in 10 sec­
onds. ^

The inflatable raft is most 'de­
sirable because of its ease of
launching. List or trim will not
hinder the launching, there are no
problems with inoperative davits,
such as occurs with lifeboats and
it offers protection from the ele­
ments for its passengers. Other
highly regarded features are the
ease in which leaks can be patched
and the number of items that come
prepacked in the container.

* Has Drawbacks
The biggest disadvantage, of

course, is that unlike a lifeboat,
the life raft cannot be boarded
"dry," from the ship, but most
be thrown in the water and then
boarded by swimming survivors.

That is why even the most in­
genious life raft design cannot re­
place lifeboats, serving as auxiliary
llfesaving equipment.

Because of the low pressure
with which the raft is inflated, a

leak can ba patched with the
patching equipment it carries
before the raft loses too much air.
The rafts also contains paddles,
baling cans, fishing gear, emerg­
ency rations and other survival
necessities.

Under the approval granted by
the Coast Guard, the inflatable
raft can now be used to replace
all lifeboats on vessels under 100
gross tons. On vessels ranging
from 500 to 1,600 gross tons they
can replace all but one lifeboat
on cargo vessels, and on passenger
ships all but two lifeboats. On ves­
sels over 3,000 gross tons, which
would include all vessels manned
by the SIU, the new raft can re­
place any other life rafts, life
floats or buoyant apparatus or can
be carried as supplementary in
addition to the lifeboats. Countless
lives, no doubt, will ba saved by
this Innovation which is highly
flexible and easy to handle in
emergencies.

Inflatable life rafts come in
sizes that will accommodate from
six to 26 people.

Seafarers Assist
'Quake Virfims

Seafarers and the Union have been highly praised for their
actions in behalf of the people made homeless by the recent
tidal wave and earthquake disasters in Chile.

The SS Santore'was in the
port of Guayacan shortly
after the Chilean disasters
and Seafarers and other crewmem-
bers aboard donated a large quan­
tity of clothing for the relief of
destitute people there.

For this they were lauded in
local Chilean papers, and by R. J.
Jurgen, the President of the Ore
Navigation Corp., which owns the
Santore.

He wrote the crew; "It was with
a great deal.of pride that I heard
of your efforts to assist the earth­
quake-stricken people of southern
Chile when you were at Guayacan
on May 23-26, 1960. Your action
reflects great credit upon your­
selves as human beings and as
Americans. It also reflects great
credit upon your ship and "your
employer, Ore Navigation Corpo­
ration;' I want to express to each
of you my own and the company's
sincere thanks."

Mobile Playg Big Role
Also, in the port of Mobile, SIU

members and officials gave their
full support to the American Red
Cross and other agencies earlier
this month when a drive was
started to obtain winter clothing
of the Chilean earthquakes.

The SIU help was credited by
Red Cross Chapter President Al­
bert Metzger as one of the main
factors in obtaining the Mobile
quota of clothing within three
days' time.

Members of the Union donated
clothing and assisted in sorting
and checking bundles as they were
turned into the agencies. The main
meeting hall of the SIU building
was turned over to the Red Cross
for use as a central collection
agency.

Red Cross officials said they
were having trouble finding a
large enough location to handle
the job when th^ received the
offer from the SIU, "Everything
worked out fine," he said, "and
we can never thank the SIU of­
ficials and membership enough for
their help in this drive."

Under the Mobile program, i a
public appeal for clothing for the
quake survivors was issued through
the newspapers, radio and televi­
sion, with all city fire stations serv­
ing as collection points. West
Brothers Motor Express, Inc.
donated trucks and drivers to col­
lect the donations from the stations
and deliver them to the SIU hall.

There the clothing was sorted
in sizes, types and condition. It

Be Sure To See

Seafarers On TV

'Americans At Work'
SUNDAY, JUNE 26rii

Channel 7, New York (WABC-TV), 12:30 PM

FlUMED ON THE JOB
' ABOARD AN SlU-MANNED SHIP

was then bundled and the US Air
Force provided planes to carry
the clothing to Chile and distribu­
tion to the earthquake survivors.
Millions were reported without
adequate clothing in the area,
where the winter season starts in
June.

SIU Defeats
IBT, 41-1
In San Jnan

SAN JUAN—The SIU's Puerto
Rican Division dealt a severe re­
buff to. the International Brother­
hood of Teamsters as workers
employed by Maritime Trucking
cast a near-unanimous vote for
SIU representation. The final count
in the National Labor Relations
Board balloting was SIU, 41—
Teamsters, 1.

This was the second SIU elec­
tion victory in the Puerto Rico
trucking field in recent months.
In March, workers employed by
Valencia-Baxt Express Company,
tiie largest single trucking firm ia
the Puerto Rico maritime field,
voted 10,6 for the SIU to 84 for tlie
Teamsters in an NLRB election. ̂

The SIU Puerto Rican Division
has been representing workers in
tlie shoreside marine and allied
industries on the island for many
years, in addition to which ths
Union maintains a hall for Sea­
farers in San Juan.

Most of the ships in the Puerto
Rico trade are operated by SIU-
contracted companies, such as
Bull, Alcoa, Watemau and Sea-
Land.

'fr/sco Good
Despite Rise
In Register

SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping
has continued very good in this
port during the two-week period
just passed, reports Port Agent
Walter Sibley. A total of 53 men
were shipped in all departments
with a total of 69 men registered.
San Francisco boosters claim tha
sudden influx is from the Los
Angeles area, whose natives ara
seeking to escape the heat and tha
miserable performance of the Los
Angeles Dodgers.

A total of ten vessels wera
serviced by the port representa­
tives, two ships paid off, two signed
on and six reached here in-transit.
Robin Trent (Moore-Mac) and
Ocean Eva (Maritime Overseas)
paid off while Fairport and City
of Alma (Waterman) signed on.

Ships serviced here in-transit
included the Kenmar, Massmar
and Yorkmar (Calmar), Steel
Executive (Isthmian) and Atlas
(Tankers and Tramps).'

The USPHS hospital servicing
this port has reported the need to
repay 31 pints of blood given to
Seafarers here. In response to an
appeal Seafarers donated 24 of the
necessary units in the first six
days.

Shipping for the next period
looks as though it will be on the
slow bell.



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Liberia, Panama
Win UN Posts

THE HAGUE—After a year of pressing, Panama and
Liberia, the two leading runaway flags, have "crashed the
party*' at the United Nations. The runaway flags have re­
ceived a favorable advisory

First Daytime Meeting In Headquarters

ruling from the World Court
which will enable them to
join the UN's Intergovernmental
Maritime Consultative Organiza­
tion.

The runaway countries, sup­
ported uniquely by the United
States; had been pushing for
recognition in the UN maritime
body since last year, when their
first bid for seats on the safety
committee 'was turned down.

Major European maritime coun­
tries had opposed the contention of
Panama and Liberia that the
IMCO was "improperly c o n-
stituted." The World Court was
asked to review the case by the
UN.

It decided that the exclusion of
Panama and Liberia from the UN
shipping agency was improper be­
cause Article 28-A of the IMCO's
charter states that the committee
must consist of fourteen members.

Shipping Spurt
Assists Nodolk

NORFOLK—A total of 11 ships
were serviced by the union in this
port during the period ending
June 6, reports Paul Gonsorchik,
port agent for Norfolk. The Gallo­
way (New England) was the sole
payoff while the Thetis (Rye
Marine) was the only sign on.

In transit were the Wild Ranger,
Lafialle, Warrior and Andrew Jack­
son (Waterman); Galloway (New
England), Longview Victory (Vic­
tory Carrier), Bradford Island
(Cities Service), Thetis (Rye
Marine) and Steel Chemist (Isth­
mian).

Over-all, shipping was on the
upswing due to several ships re­
turning from lay-up. With more
crew-iips to come, the future looks
a little brighter.

eight of which should be the
"largest ship-owning nations."

Because hundreds of ships have
been registered under the flags of
Liberia and Panama they tech­
nically do satisfy the rules and in
theory, are major maritime
powers.

As a re-sult of the court ruling,
which was 9 to 5, France and West
Germany will probably be dropped
from the safety group, to make
room for the new members.

Among the countries opposing
the runaway nations bid to join
the committee were Norwayi the
Netherlands, Italy and Britain —
who argued that the IMCO was
properly set up. It was these na­
tions, led by Britain, who success­
fully blocked the Liberian and
Panamanian entrance last year.

These countries had stressed the
fact that the pertinent clause re­
ferred to "largest shipowning na­
tions" and that in reality, both
Panama and Liberia could not
qualify since the tonnage regis­
tered under their flags was not
owned by the citizens of these
countries.

However this interpretation was
overuled by the World Court,
which indicated that on the basis
of gross registered tonnage the
runaway countries should be ad­
mitted.

Maritime unions regard it as
rather Ironic that the runaway na­
tions, who are notorious for the
lack of attention which they give
to safety conditions on ships,
should be admitted to the safety
committee of IMCO.

At the moment, the safety com­
mittee consists of these "first
eight" powers: the United States,
Britain, Norway, Japan, Italy, the
Netherlands, France and West
Germany.

The six 9thn> member nations
of the committee are: Argentina,
Canada, Greece, Pakistan, the
USSR, and the United Arab Re­
public.

Step
to

One

Seafarers crowd New York hall a\ the first afternoon meeting held under the new Constitution.
Under the new set-up, meetings are held once a month on afternoons in seven SlU ports.

Entering Hospital? Check
On Doc's Fees BEFORE

Members of SIU families who have to undergo surgery are advised to find out in ad­
vance what the doctor's fee will be. Because of the lack of any standardization of such
charges, operation and after-care fees should be settled upon before the patient enters the
hospital. /

Dr. Joseph Logue, director of
the medical department. Seafarers
Welfare Plan, cited a number of
cases in the record in which Sea­
farers who had failed to settle
these matters beforehand had run
into heavy fees for surgical and
medical care. Dr. Logue pointed
out that by and large, surgical
fees should have a reasonable rela­
tionship to the schedule of surgical
benefits provided by the Welfare
Plan.

Consequently, Dr. Logue advises
Seafarers whose family members
have to undergo surgery or hos­
pital treatment to find out in the
first instance what benefits the
Welfare Plan provides. They can
do this by contacting the nearest
I SIU port offices or the Seafarers
Welfare Plan, 11 Broadway, New
York City. Then, with that in­
formation, the Seafarer is in a

position to settle upon a fee with
the doctor which will not be an un­
due burden on him. The Welfare
Plan recently increased its surgical
benefits in line with the -average
charges for such services.

Another comment on the subject
was made by a syndicated colum­
nist, Dr. Peter J. Steincrohn. Writ­
ing In the "Bergen Evening Rec­
ord" he noted:

"I believe every patient (whether
medical or surgical) should talk
expense with his doctor before
treatment is undertaken. The doc­
tor welcomes this . ..

"It is isn't an emergency, if you
have time to talk to him before
operation, all you have to do is ask
him: 'What is your fee for the
operation and after care, and about
how much will my hospital ex­
penses be?'

"He should be williqg to answer

—and be glad to do so. If not,
there are other surgeons of equal
skill who will be willing to co­
operate.

"When you know what you are
getting into expense-wise, you will
not suddenly be faced with a bill
which, in itself, may bring on post­
operative shock unnecess^ily. . ."

Prices for surgical procedures
vary widely from doctor to doctor
and from city to city, and depend
on a wide variety of factors, of
which the skill and reputation of
the surgeon are only one element.
As is well known, the charges a
surgeon might make for the same
operation can vary from patient to
patient as well. Such variations are
often justified on the ground that
the surgeon offers his services for
moderate charges or no charges at
all to patients who are unable to
pay.

Side...
Standing right In front of a grinding

wheel is like standing the line of fire—it's
invitation to be wounded. Grinding an

wheels sometimes hove the nasty habit of
breaking up and spewing bits and pieces
in the direction of the spin. That happens
when a wheel is defective, something that
can't always be seen In advance. That's
whyjt's advisable to stand to one side, and
keep out of the line of fire.

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By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS

Summer Brings High rood Costs
Moderate-income families are in for a summer of high food prices.

Costs have been moving up all spring and will rise further before sup­
plies increase again this autumn.

This situation requires careful planning and shopping to defend not
only your pocketbook but your family's actual nutrition. Surveys show
that nutrition is affMted noticeably by purchasing power.

Of course, there are pockets of poor nutrition among well-to-do
families, too. For example, teenagers at eveiy income level, and es­
pecially the girlg often suffer from poor nutrition.

But money is the main factor. Low and moderate-income families
are especially likely to suffer from insufficient calcium and vitamin
C, a Gh>vernment survey found. That means they don't get enough
ihilk and fruit Juices and fresh fruits. In the South, where Incomes
are generally lower than elsewhere, families especially tend to have
Inadequate diets, US Department of Agriculture researchers report.

So if you haven't much money, you need all the more know-how.
Particularly, says home economist Faith Clark, moderate-income fam­
ilies may need to spend less for some popular foods so that they may
use that money for foods needed for better diets.

Here is a check-list of cost-cutter that can help you buy the most
nutrition for your food dollars this summer:

1—Plan your menus around ad­
vertised specials; avoid Impulse
buying.

2—Serve fewer and larger
courses to enable bulk buying and
avoid leftovers.

3—cook vegetables in as little
water as possible, but save any ex­
cess liquid—and that from canned
vegetables — for making soups.
Much of the nutrition is in the
iiquid. Cook potatoes in the skin
instead of pared, to preserve food
value and avoid waste.

4—^Buy the cheapest brand of
vegetable shortening instead of
the more - expensive advertised
brands. (They are all much the
same.)

5—Buy standard whole-wheat,
rye and white breads instead of
rolls or special breads.

6—Serve homemade desserts in­
stead of commercial baked goods.

7—BUy standard grades (B and C) instead of fancy Grade A. (They
are the same nutritionally.)

S-^Buy supermarkets' own brands of canned or packaged foods In­
stead of the nationally-advertised brands, which generally cost more.

9—Serve home-cooked cereals instead of ready-to-eat packaged

IMWU Awaits Appeals Court
Finding On Incres Dispute

NEW YORK—Attorneys for the International Maritime Workers Union yesterday pre­
sented their arguments in the Appellate Division of New York State Supreme Court against
an injunction barring the IMWU from picketing the Liberian-flag Incres liners Nassau and
Victoria. If the Court rules •
against the IMWU, attorneys
announced they will appeal to
the US Supreme Court.

The IMWU lawyers, in present­
ing the Union's case, still held firm
in their original contention thai
the National Labor Relations
Board should have the jurisdiction

types. (The home-cooked are often more nourishing, too.)
10—Buy foods loose when available, such as cottage cheese, sauer­

kraut, produce. You save packaging cost.
11—Buy large sizes of^canned and packaged foods Instead of small.
12—Buy plain instead of homogenized milk If the price is lower.

Use non-fat milk to supplement your purchase of fresh milk. A sur­
vey in Rhode Island found most buyers of dry milk did not reduce

. purchases of fresh milk. They used the extra milk to increase their
total consumption—highly desirable in view of the survey findings.
Mix extra milk powder into fresh milk for children, and into recipes
for desserts, baked goods, omelets, casseroles and cooked dishes.

13—Buy cheese off the loaf instead of in packages or jars. ,
14—Buy brown or mixed-color eggs if-cheaper in your locality In­

stead of white eggs. (They are the same quality inside.) Use large
eggs during spring and early summer; switch to mediums and pullets
In late summer. Mediums are a better buy than large when they are
more than one-eighth cheaper.

15—Buy medium-size oranges hnd other fruits instead of the large,
speciallyrselected, more expensive ones.

16—Buy those fruits and vegetables in season locally; avoid costs of
long hauling of out-of-season produce.

17—Serve fish, poultry, cheese, eggs or baked-bean main dishes
occasionally, especially in summer when meat is most expensive. Tur­
keys particularly are in heavy supply and will be reasonable this
summer.

18—Avoid heavy use of bacon, especially this summer when all
pork products will be expensive.

19—In beef, look for the more economical cuts—chuck and round.
These can be just as tender and flavorful when broiled or roasted as
the costlier rib and loin cuts. Usually families use chuck and even
round for moist-heat cooking (pot roasting, stewing, etc.) But recent
panel taste-tests rated these economical cuts just as tender when
broiled. Best chuck or round for broiling or roasting has the least
amount of white connective tissue streaked through the lean but some
fat marbling for tenderness.

20—Avoid paying extra for semi-cooked or ready^prepared foods.
But buy canned juices or frozen concentrates Instead of fresh, and
canned tomatoes and peas except when fresh are in season locally.

21—Serve these cheaper, but nutritional vegetables more often;
carrots, collards, and green cabbage, kale, turnips (iuid sometimes
spinach).

You can get an excellent free foCd-buylng guide, with basic facts
on nutrition and many money-saving recipes. Just write to Office bf
ilnformation, US Agriculture Department, Washington 25, DC, for a
copy of "Family Fare".

Another 24
Ships Slated
For Scrap

Some of the most famous names
in American history, which were
given to Liberty ships, will be go­
ing to the scrap heap as the Mari­
time Administration has invited
bids for the purchase, by US citi
zens, of 24 low-priority Liberty
ships for scrapping. Among the
ships destined for the acetylene
torch are the Pocahontas,^ Ralph
Waldo Emerson and the Christy
Matthewson.

No bids of less than $90,000 per
vessel will be considered. Ordi­
narily such vessels are sold for
$70,000 but these ships can be
scrapped in friendly foreign coun­
tries and a higher price is asked
for them.

The ships offered for sale are
the George H. Williams, Ralph
Waldo Emerson, Smndon and John
Bidwell located in the James River,
Virginia, Reserve Fleet; the Waig-
still Avery, Benjamin Carpenter,
Marion McKinley Bovard, George
W. Woodward, William Terry How­
ell, Charles C. Jones, William M.
Meredith, Matthew B. Brady, Poca­
hontas and John Jay located in the
Wilmington, North Carolina, Re­
serve Fleet; the Samsurf, Samfinn,
located in the Mobile, Alabama,
Reserve Fleet; the Samrona and
the Salmon P. Chase located in the
Beaumont, Texas, Reserve Fleet;
the George B. Selden and the
Francis Parkman located in the
Suisun Bay, (California, Reserve
Fleet; the Henry S. Foote and the
Luis Arguello located in the As­
toria, Oregon, Reserve Fleet; the
Christy Matthewson and the Ed­
ward Canby located in the Olym-
pia,.Washington, Reserve Fleet

in this matter because the original
picketing was the result of an ef­
fort to organize the crews for the
purpose of obtaining a contract
guaranteeing them better wages
and working conditions. The New
York Supreme Court earlier ruled
that because the ships were under
a foreign flag, the Union therefore
had no right to attempt to organize
the crews.

The attorneys also stressed the
fact that, although the vessels were
registered under the flag of a
foreign nation, the Incres Line
conducted all its business from of­
fices in the New York area, and
that New York was the home port
of both the Nassau and the Vic­
toria. In that respect, they said,
the line was like any other alien
citizen conducting business in the
US, and consequently is subject to
US law.

Counsel for the IMWU also made

reference to a recent US Supreme
Court decision in favor of the
Marine Cooks and Stewards which
was at first enjoined from picket­
ing the Liberian-regist'ered SS
Nikolos, in 1957. The High Court
overruled the decision of a lower
court, pointing out that the activi­
ties of the runaway ships directly
affected the membership of the US
unions.

The Incres Line's injunction
against the IMWU to prevent the
picketing of the Nassau and Vic­
toria was originally issued by State
Supreme Court Justice Greenberg.
At time the IMWU attorneys con­
tended that the case fell under the
jurisdiction of the National Labor
Relations Board because a legit­
imate labor dispute was involved.

The decision of the Appellate
Court and the details of yester­
day's proceedings are expected to
be announced shortly.

SlU Sponsors 'Derby' Entrant

liiiiliililiiiiiii

Donal<l Borey, 13, reads a familiar pap.er at hall in New Or­
leans. He's being sponsored by SlU in local Soap Box Derby
next month. His dad works for local shipping agency.

Prove Eligibility
For Hospital $
Seafarers being admitted to a

Public Health hospital are
urged to carry with them their
Union book plus proof of eli­
gibility for SIU b e n e fi t s;
namely, a record that they have
at least 90 days seatime during
the previous year and at least
one day during the previous six
months. Failure to have the
proper credentials will cause a
delay In payments to the Sea­
farer.

If the Seafarer is admitted to
a hospital which is no| a PHS
institution, he should contact
the Union immediately. The
Union will arrange with the
USPHS for a transfer to a Pub-
lie Health hospital in his vicin­
ity. The PHS will not pick up
the hospital tab for private
hospital care, unless it is noti­
fied in advance.

Missouri lawyers, apparently de­
siring a monopoly in certain fields,
have filed illegal practice charges
against Edward M. Tod, director
of community services for the St.
Louis AFL-CIO. Tod was speci­
fically cited for advising union
members of their rights in cases
involving unemployment and
workmen's compensation cases. If
he is convicted of the charges, it
will mean, in effect, that the area
Bar Association, which is spear­
heading the attack, wiU have
created a "closed shop" for its
members in that state and can
force workers to hire its legal tal­
ent even in minor ffases.

4" it
A few days after he was chosen

as one of the AFL-CIO merit
scholarship winnel^. Gene S. Cain,
17, of Panama City, Fla., died in
an automobile crash near his
hometown. His mother, Mrs.
Eloise Cain is a member of Post
Office Clerks Local 1414. Cain
had planned to attend Florida
State University as a political
science student.

4" • 4^ t
In a dedication service at Wash­

ington Cathedral in the natim's
capital, three labor leaders, each
of a different faith, wete memo­

rialized in stained glass windows
presented to the cathedral. The
three were Samuel Gompers, first
president of the former American
Federation of Labor; William
Green, his successor and Phillip
Murray, head of the former CIO
until his death in 1952. AFL-CIO
President George Meany pre­
sented the Gompers and Green
windows while Electrical Workers
chief James Carey presented th*
Murray window.

4> 4^ $

A "pattern-making" and "prece­
dent-setting" three-year agree­
ment was signed by the CCiinmuni-
cations Workers of America and
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.,
Omaha, Neb., minutes before tha
old contract had expired. CWA
president Joseph A. Beirne pre­
dicted that the agreement, which
brought forth a package estimated
at over 10 cents an hour for tha
first year, would quickly becoma
the 1960 pattern for the entire Bell
system. Significant in the agree­
ment was a "catastrophic Illness
and disability" protection, the first
ever to be negotiated for telephon*
workers, affording them and their
families up to $15,000 worth 9t
coverage in health benefits.

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ru» Bcht SEAFARERS LOG Jtai« 13, IN*

Congress Advances Aid
To Unsubsidized Fleets

WASHINGTON—A bill permitting non-rsubsidized steam­
ship companies, including Alcoa and Bull Line, to trade-in
present _war-built ships for more modern vessels was passed
by the House last week. Two"^^ >
other bills easing the financial
requirement on the hard-
pressed American merchant fleet,
have also made headway in Con­
gress.

The House Committee on Mer­
chant Marine and Fisheries offered
to the floor of the House the Sen­
ate bill authorizing the exchange
of World War II vessels. Trade-in

Senate OK's
55% Ceiling
On Subsidy

WASHINGTON — Reacting to
cost increases in American ship­
yards, the Senate has voted 60-26
in favor of a bill raising the ceiling
on ship construction subsidies to
55 percent of the total cost. The
old ceiling, 50 percent, had be­
come inadequate to match the cost
differential between US and for­
eign yards, principally Japan and
Germany.

The House had alrea'dy approved
the 55 percent ceiling. It must now
reconcile differences between the
House and Senate version before
final passage.

While in the Senate, the bill was
amended by Sen. John Williams
(Rep.-Del.) to bar steamship com­
panies from offering free or re­
duced transportation to Govern­
ment employees and officials. Sen­
ator Williams has offered this
amendment on numerous shipping
bills only to have the House strike
it from the final version.

Major opposition td the bill was
spearheaded by Sen. Frank J.
Lausche (Dem.-Ohio) who was de­
feated when he proposed what
would have been a 52percent

, ceiling.
The subsidized ship operators

have been seeking increases in
construction subsidies because,
even with the US Government
picking up 50 percent of the tab,
the foreign ship operator has been
able to get a comparable ship
built at less cost than the Ameri­
can.

procedures will allow the SIU-
contracted Alcoa Steamship Com­
pany to" trade-in its fleet of C-1
vessels for more up to date C-2s,
C-3. At the same time the SIU-
contracted Bull Line will be able
to swap some of its ships for C-4s.

Life Span Upped
In other separate actions both

houses completed voting on the
measure to extend the life of sub­
sidized merchant vessels from 20
to 25 years. The- bill amends the
Merchant Marine Act of 19S6 that,
set the previous ceiling of 20
years. The Senate also added a
technical amendment that spells
out the intent of the bill. Post
World War II vessels, those de­
livered after January j, 1946 will
be the only ships affected by the
increased life-span. A similar bill
has been passed by the House.

Extension of the useful life span
of subsidized vessels is designed
to meet the rising costs of building
hew ships and will allow the oper­
ators another five years in which
to raise sufficient funds for the
construction of replacement ships
required by the Merchant Marine
Act, 1936.

The only drawback to the new
measure is that the added five
years of life for the vessels will
weaken their competitive ability,
as foreign ship operators would be
able to put newer, more-modern
vessels into service.

Mortgages Eased
The third measure passed by the

Senate and sent to the House, al­
though heavily oposed by the
major oil companies, will authorize
the Maritime Administration to
advance payment dates on new
tankers built with l)s moragage
guarantees. Authorization to ease
the mortgage claims on. the ships
will prevent some of these com­
panies from, defaulting.

The oil companies had sought
to stop the Senate passage in an
attempt to put independent tanker
operators out of , business and
monopolize the oil-carrying trades.

Many of the new supertankers
have been having difficulty getting
cargo because of a slump in the oil
charter rates.

KNOWING YOlJR
SIU CONTRACT

(This column is intended to acquaint Seafarers with important
provisions of the SW contract and will deal with disposition of
various contract disputes and interpretations of the agreement. If
seafarers have any questions about any section of the agreynent which
they would like to have clarified, send them in to the editor of the
SEAFARERS LOG.)

Section 44. MEAL HOURS AND RELIEVING FOR MEALS ...
(d) When crew is called to work overtime bdlore breakfast and

work continues after 7:30 AM, a full hour sbaU be allowed for break­
fast, and if breakfast is not served by 8 AM, overtime shall continue
straight through until breakfast is served.

(e) If one unbroken hour is not given, the men involved shall
receive one hour's overtime in lieu thereof. '

On one SlU-contracted ship recently, two daymen and the bosun
were turned to at 6 AM. The men then knocked off for breakfast at
7:30 AM and then turned to again at 8 AM which is the regular
hour for daymen to start working.

A claim was filed for one hour's overtime on the ground that a
full hour was not given for breakfast. The claim was disallowed under
paragraph (d) above, because the mate had knocked them off work
before 7:30 AM. Had the men worked past 7:30, then they would either
have had to get a full hour for breakfast, or they would have been
entitled to a hour's overtime. The same would have applied if, for
example, the 12 to 4 watch had worked the same way.

If, however,, they were not given a full hour for either lunch or
dinner, then they would have been entitled to the OT.

Greece Invites Runaways
To Escape IMWU Pacts

Greek nationals who set up business under the runaway
fiags are being welcomed back to Greek registry. Special
concessions are being made to Greek shipowners allotting
them to bypass currency reg-"* :
ulations which apply to all
other Greek nationals, in or­
der to make it easy for them to
fiy the Greek flag.

The latest action by the Greek
government reflects the concern
of, Greek nationals over the suc­
cessful inroads made by the Inter­
national Maritime Workers Union

runaway ships to register under
the Greek flag, and already, some
two mHlion tons of shipping owned
by Greek nationals or ship opera­
tors. of Greek descent have been
transferred to that nation's flag.

Many of the vessels involved
were originally built for long-term
charter to US oil and bulk oil

on runaway-flag ships. The IMWU's shippers, and operate under the
tie-up of lucres Line cruise ships
is seen as a factor in the sudden
loosening of Greek regulations for
benefit of runaway-flag shipowners.

For some time now, the Greek
government has been encouraging

Type Minutes
When Possible
In order, to assure accurate

digests of shipboard meetings
in the LOG, it is desirable that
the reports of shipboard meet­
ings be typed if at all possible.

control of large American oil,
steel arid aluminum concerns.
Others are vessels that were orig-
inaly-manned by US seamen but
were -subsequently transferred to
runaway flags, and then to Greek
registry.

The new regulations set up for
benefit of the runaway operators
will allow these operators to con­
vert currencies freely. Such free
conversion of currencies is not per­
mitted other Greek nationals,
and makes doing business on an
international level difficult and
cumbersome.

Poland Gets
More Farm
Surplus Aid

Despite the increase in tensions
between the United States and the
Communist bloc, American aid to
Poland is continuing in even larger
quantities. The United States and
Poland are' expected to come to
terms soon on a huge new $100
million sale of surplus commodi­
ties, including wheat, cotton, fats
and oils.

This is good news to the US
shipping industry, since by law at
least 50 percent of all foreign aid
must be transported on American-
flag bottoms.

Since the first agreement on aid
in 1957, the US has given Poland
almost $300 million worth of as­
sistance in sales-and-credit ar­
rangements.

Sotne $235 million worth of this
aid was used in the purchase of
products, and credits amounted to
another $61 million. A prolonged
drought in Poland has created an
almost critical situation and the
surplus food products should be of
great relief to the Polish popula­
tion.

Currently the US and Poland are
negotiating claims for American
property by Poland after World
War II. Poland, sources say, has
set aside a confiscated ̂ 40 million
to pay for these claims.- *

As soon as the negotiations on
the property settlements are fin­
ished, agreement on the farm sur­
plus sale is expected to be reached.

The US uses some of the money
it receives from Poland, for these
surplus goods, to finance its diplo­
matic mission, educational ex­
changes and to purchase Polish
goods needed by other countries
under the American foreign aid
program.

LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfield),
May 23—Chairman. Harry Huston;
Secretary. Lee de Parlier. All beefs
squared away at pa.voff. Ship's dele­
gate resigns with vote of thanks. $20
in ship's fund; will make up arrival
pool for Southampton. Recommend
that heavier duty wringer be instalied
to replace present one. Arrival pool
to pay $50 to winner instead of pre­
vious system of $30 to Winner and
$10 to each number above and below
winningnumber. Ship scored 100 per­
cent on USPHS Sanitation inspection
in New Orleans fourth year in a row.
Safety plaque for "Safest Ship in
Bloomfield" for least lost time on
Bloomfield ships.

STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian). May
29—Chairman. R. Heins; Secretary,
F. S. Omega. Discussion on repairs,
extermination of roaches on , all fox­
holes, painting, need for cheinical for
cleaning toilet bowls, new agitator,
for the washing machine. $18 in
ship's fund. Crew asked to return
books and reading matter to library.
At night, don't leave glassware in
sink. Chief cooks wiU be glad to hear
any food beefs.

not being clean. Laundry cleaning
was divided among all departments.

HURRICANE (Waterman), May 29—
Chairman. L. Hartcastle; Secretary. J.
Cersey. Beefs to be taken up with
patrolman. Ice cream served should
be in other flavors besides chocolate.
Suggestion that catwalks be built
over the deck cargo.

mittee see about discontinuing Issu­
ance of traveler's checks. Suggested
that ship's delegate see captain about
getting Pall Malls in Yokohama.

WILD RANGER (Waterman). May 29
—Chairman. John Kelly; Secretary.
A. O. Aaron. Payoff Norfolk. Des­
tination Far East. Men reminded to
ren^ health cards. Everything run­
ning smoothly.

OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas).
June 2—Chairman. R. Berryman; Sec­
retary. S. Sosa. Ship's delegate re­
ports $10.25 in fund. Letter to head­
quarters to (Iptermine who lays up
ship: also if we are entitled to bonded
cigarettes on intercoastal run. No
beefs reported.

moldy. Pork sausages of poor quality.
Slop chest prices seem higher than
shoreside—particularly soda pop. In
Savannah, bottled pop sold at $2 a
case—aboard ship canned soda told
for $2.75 a case.

Wiper and engine delegate to see
patrolman about firing of wiper and
uneven distribution bf. overtime be­
tween wipers.

OREMAR (Marven). May 29—Chair­
man. W. H. Jones; Secretary. L. War­
ner. Toaster in night pantry and
washing machine wringer need fixing.
Oiie man missed ship in Baltimore.
No beefs reported. Keep night pantry
clean. Put more bread aboard for
round trip. Bring all coffee mugs
back to .pantry after using.

STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian). May
29—Chairman. Grady Falrcloth; Sec­
retary. Dick Grant. Ship's delegate
reports everying running smoothly.
Vote of thaiiks to ateward depoi tment
for good food and service entire
voyage.

DEL CAMPO (Mississippi). May 22—
Chairman. J. Chastain; Secre'tary. L.
Munna. Ship's delegate reports every­
thing okay. Captain said we didn't
have time to replace dish cabinet in
crew pantry In New Orleans. $26.09
in fund. Crew asked to return coffee
cups to pantry.

ROBIN KIRK (Robin), May 29—
Chairman. Carl E. Hargrovas; Secre­
tary, Louis E. Meyers. Ship's dele­
gate reports messman hospitalized ' in
Canal Zone; Bnsun hospitalized in
Aruba. Some c«-puted OT. Vote of
thanks to steward department fojt'im­
provement in menus and foqd. prepa­
ration. Discussion re washing ma­
chine. .

FLOMAR (Calmer). May 29—Chair­
man. C. Hensley; Secretary.-J. Ponis.
No beefs reported. All repairs taken
care of. Crews' quarters painted out.
Few hours disputed OT. Discussion
on poor grade of food. Return all
linen to steward. No fresh fruit for
last nine days of voyage. Donations
for treasury called for. Also discus­
sion on missing cups.

STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian),
May 2$—Chairman. 6. Finklea; Secre­
tary. L. Paradeau. Delegate report*
one man missed ship in Yokohama.
Saw the old man about log's and
warnings but he said he was turning
all over to CG. $36 in fund. Turn
in keys if paying off.

ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa). April 27
—Chairman. R. D. Schwarz; Secre­
tary. H. P. Ducleux. Ship's delegate
reports things running smoothly. Re­
ceived telegram from Lindsey IVil-
iiams requesting crew to stay pUt to
pay off in Galveston as we have no
representation in Tampa. ' Sent
wreath to chief cook's mother-in-law's
funeral. $14.90 balance in ship's
fund, Vote of thanks to steward de­
partment for good food.

COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers),
May I—Chairman. Scotty Eden; Sec­
retary. H. Krohn. No beefs reported
by delegates. One man missed ship at
Ceuta. Keep all foreigners out of
passageways and foc'sles. Don't buy
liquor In Suez Canal as Jt may ,be
poisoned. Arab workers would not
take or. deliver mail to ship. Crew
laughed at their capers.

HURRICANE (Waterman), May 15—
ChairMan, A. E. • Howse; -Secretary,
John F: Cersey. Delegate''iKports
everything going smoothly. Nd beefs
reported. Late sailing at Toledo.
Special meeting with the captain over

- creWs quarters and certain - places-

STEEL AFPRENTICE (Isthmian),
Chairman. Paul Whltlov; Secretary,
J. R. Olive. Ship's delegate reports
all repairs taken care of. Crew'com­
plimented for their solid backing of
electrician beefs and also on the re­
pairs. So far. things are running
nnoothly.- M/S that negotiating -eom-

ORION STAR (Orion). May 29—
Chairman. Roy Pierce; -Secretary.
John Eubanks. Three men paid off
by mutiial~cbnsent. Washing machine
needs repairing. $26 and 6 pesos in
ship's fund. Suggestion that no
clothes or water be left-in washing
machine.
: ROBIN LOCKSLBY (Robin), May 21
—Chairman. John ReiflOta; Sscrstsyy,
Gene Flowers. Motion made that all
call-backs over the weekends Or holi­
days for any reasons whatsoever
should be four-hour, minimum. No
la'oels on bread-roome loaves - appear

SUZANNE (Bull), May 22—Chair­
man. D. C. Haskell; Secretary. J. M.
Morton, Ship's delegate reports no
LOGS received during voyage. Crew
mess involved In two fights in same
night.. Had good cooperation from
1st assistant and-chief mate' so far.
Few hours disputed .OT. Recommend
that crew mess and crew pantry
switch Jobs for remalner of trip.

FELTORI (Ore), Mey Sl^halrman,
. T. W.:»probblds;: Secretary, E. ^

Boyd. -Ship's-.delegate reports. Wjper
llred under protest. Spigots iii laun­
dry room td be'.turned off tightly.'
See patrouman about having rust re­
moved from tanks while'In drydoek.

OREMAR (Marvan), May 29—Chair­
man, M. H. Jonai; Sacretary, L. War­
ner. One man missed ship in Balti­
more. -Toaster in night pantry and
washing machine wringer will be
fixed.. Suggestion that more bread he
put aboard for roUnd trip; also that
coffee muga be returned to pantry.

DOROTHY (Bull), May 21—Chair­
man, William RobinMn; Secretary, J.

. Hartman. Shlp'a delegate reports all
laundry sent from Turkey, bad Job'.
Captain agreed to aend all to Antwerp.
Avoid heavy drinking. Few hours
disputed OT. Discussion, re coopera­
tion in galley force. Check Incoming :
stores. . Have not received any LOGs ;
since Mavlng Kaltlmbre. "

iLIZARITH (Ojill), -June 5—Chair­
man. Brother VSIIIngat fscrsfary. R. -
Hsrnandst.. .No , beefs reported.'IS-
glnc department deck and shower

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Under upgrading, steaks graded "good" by
Agriculture Dep't, replace "commercial" grade.

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ITH 25 SlU-contracted operators hav- The policy of buying steak graded "good"
ing agreed to buy better-guaiity Ijy fhe Department of Agriculture, as opposed

. '''5" j "Pflrad- Jo jhe "commercial" grade formerly stored.
Hig of steak meats is being extended to more ^ improvement in shipboard
SlU ships. Other companies are expected fggjjng
to follow the upgrading pattern shortly. Companies now storing "good" steaks are:

The upgrading is a product of the Food Albatross, Alcoa, Bloomfield, Bull Line, Cal-
Plan's program of improving food prepara- mar. Consolidated Mariners, Construction
tion, service and storing, while at the same Aggregates, DeBardleben, Isthmian,- Fenway,
time eliminating unnecessary waste. Field Lion, Marine Carriers, Marine Tankers, Missis-
representatives of the Plan, operating in vari- sippi. Ocean Petroleum, Overseas Oil, Ponce,

Robin Line, Seotroin, Seo-Lond, Trans-Ocean, ous SlU ports, assist shipboard steward de­
partments in improving stondords.

• I — — —— - "I — •

Valentine, Victory Carriers and Waterman.

Cook D. DeLacruz slices steak off a "good'
grade strip while L, Enriqtiez looks on.

Agriculture Dep't inspector W. O'CarrolI cuts bologna loaf as part of
spot check made at suppliers. Watching (1-r) are A&G Food Plan field
reps Bob Principe, New York; Phil Reyes, Mobile; Ed Smith, Baltimore.

w--' •. .. •

•^'Under watchful eye of chief steward L. Enriqu^, Steel Architect, box
"'»f strip loins is weighed to checiiviigainst amount -listed in check­

list. Isthmian port steward J. Lambert does the honors.

Examining meat are Food Plan reps (1 to r) Ed Smith, Baltimore; Pete
Loleas, Cliff Wilson, Bob Principe, NY; Ted Volter, Isthmian commis­
sary head; Pbil Reyes, Mobile; Tom Beatty, New Orleans.

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ANN.UAL REPORT
For the fiscal , year ended December 31, 1959

- (Name of Welfare Fund) SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND
(Address of Fund) H Broadway, New York 4, N. Y.

to the
SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE

of tho
STATE OF NEW YORK

The data contained herein Is for the purpose of providing general infor­
mation as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is
necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to
the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office
of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 123
1ViIlia& Street, New York 38, N. Y.

EXHiBrr B'l
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES^

As of December 31, 1959
(Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Plan

(Address of plan—principal office) 11 Broadway, New York 4, N. Y.
ASSETS> •

Column

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

10.

11.

12.
13.

14.
15.

16.
17.

18.

(1) •
Cash
Bonds and debentures

(a) Government obligations $1,289,669.40
(b) Nongovernment bonds 2,512,087.35
(c) Total bonds and debenture;^ $3,801,756.75

Stocks
(a) Preferred —0—
(b) Common $1,404,030.64

Common trusts
Real estate loans and mortgages
Operated real estate
Other investment assets
Accrued income paid on investments ...
Prepaid expenses
Other assets _

(a) See Attachment 198,973.45
(b) ...> —0—

Total assets
LIABILITIES AND FUNDS

Insurance,and annuity premiums payable
Reserve for unpaid claims (not covered
by insurance)

•Accounts payable. See Attachment
Aoorued payrolls, taxes and other
penses
Total liabilities
Funds and reserves ̂ '

. (a) Reserve for future benefits
i expenses

(b) Reserve for contingencies . 461,155.74
(c) Fund Balance $3,402,163.40
(d) Total funds and feserves

Total liabilities and funds

Column
(2)

$1,527,603.15

Columns
(3)

Not

Applicable

5,205,787.39
17.08

198;973.45
$6,932,381.07

59,031.93
ex-

$ 59,031.93

and
$3,010,030.00

6,873,349.14
$6,932,381.07

$3,018,774.05

—0—
205,912.88

(385.90)

1 Indicate accounting basis by check; Cash X Accrual •. Plans on a cash basis should attach a
statement o£ significant unrecorded assets and liabluties. Sea Atiachmant.

- The assets listed in this statement must l>e valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used In
valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shaU be valued at
their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to
be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act, sec. 7 (e) and (f) (U (B). State basis of determining
the amount at which securities are carried and shown in column (1): Bonds at Amortlxed Cost, U. $.
Treasury Bills & Stocks at Cost. /

»If A (2) in item 13, PART III Is checked "Yes," show in this column the cost or present value,
whichever is lower, of investments summarized in lines 2c, 3a, and 3b. if such value differs from that
reported in column (li. >

EXHIBIT B-2
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

For year ending December 31, 1959
(Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Plan

(Address of plan's principal office) 11 Broadway, New York 4, N. Y.
RECEIPTS

1. Contributions
(a) Employer ^
(b) Employees
(c) Other (Specify) •

2. Interest, dividends, and other investment net income
3. Gain (or loss) from disposal of assets, net
4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insur­

ance companies
6. Other receipts

(a) Equipment & Rentals* $ 10,074.91
(ib) Interest on Delinquent Accounts 134.21
(c)

8. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive •
DISBURSEMENTS

7. Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance
companies for participants benefits
Benefits provided other than through Insurance car­
riers or other service organizations. See Attachment..

9, Administrative expenses ' '
(a) Salaries (Schedule 1)
(b) Fees and commissions
(c) Interest
(d) Taxes ,.,,,,,
(e) Rent
(f) Other administrative expenses

lOi, Other disbursements '
(a) See Attachment
(b)

11. Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive ....;
12. Excess (deficifmc^) of recelptf over disbursements

•(line 6, less line 11)' ....i

10,209.12
$3,234,510.15

$2,269,986:34

$ 135,962.42
41,994.57

5,120.33
9,434,78

96,234.24

S6,649.b
r-0—

«
288.746.63

^6,649.85
$2,615,382.51

819.127.64

RECONCILUTION OF FUND BALANCES
13. Fund balance at beginning of year $3,540,152.42
14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements •

(line 12) : 619,127.64
15. Other increases or decreases in funds

(a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in asset
values of investments. Amortization on Bonds.. (1,073.09)

(b) Increase in Reserve for Benefits for Ellgibles
on Special Disability (702,800.00)

(c) Increase in Reserve for Contingencies ....... (53,243.57) (757,116.66)
16. Fund balance end of year ' $3,402,163.40

SEAFARER'S WELFARE PLAN
ATTACHMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT—FORM D-2

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1959
EXHIBIT B-1—Statement of Significant Unrecorded Assets and Liabilities

ASSETS • . ,
Contributions Receivable .* $753,998.75
Interest Receivable on Bonds 28,350.49

Total Unrecorded Assets $782,349.24
LIABILITIES

Incurred Benefits Payable $ 78,330.01
Administrative Expenses-Payable .. 29,954.66

Total Unrecorded Liabilities .. .V. $108,284.67
SEAFARER'S WELFARE PLAN

ATTACHMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT—FORM D-2
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1959

EXHIBIT B-1 -
ITEM 10—OTHER ASSETS

Loans to Ellgibles
Investment in Stock of Wholly Owned Corporations (at

cost)
Travel Advance
Advances to wholly owned corporations
Miscellaneous Receivables
Jnsurance Claims Receivable
Security Deposits
Capital Donated to wholly owned corporations

Less: Reserve for Donated Capital
Fixed Assets

Life Boat Program Equipn>ent
Training Ship ,
Training School Facilities—Mobile, Ala
Training School Facilities—New York, N. Y. .........
Recreational Facilities—New Orleans, Lh.
Medical and Safety Program Facilities, B'klyn,, N. Y. ..
Furniture and Fixtures—New York, N. V. .. V:.. v
Reconversion Costs—Philadelphia Bldg.
Reconversion Costs—New Orleans Bldg. ......
Puerto Rico Restaurant Facilities
Cemetery Properties * ./ •

Less: Reserve for Fixed Assets
Total Other Assets

ITEM 14—ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Payroll Taxes Withheld
Overpayments of Loans by Ellgibles .
Accounts Payable
Miscellaneous

.Contributions held in Escrow

$1,778,445.14
1,652,145.14

1,932.64
129,921.90
30,455.19
7,606.38

' 81,318.11
89,642.19

132,579.48
231,773.30
21,728.56
7,534.07
2,330.00

$ 686,821.82
686,821.82

$ 44,259.78

' 10,000.00
400.00

12,000.00
238.28

5,650.39
125.00

126,300.00

• ••••• I

$198,973.45

$ 3,534.59
455.51

13,716.26
238.31

41,087.26
$ 59,031.93

SEAFARER'S WELFARE PLAN
ATTACHMENT TO ANTttJAL REPORT—FORM D-2

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,1959
EXHIBIT 'B-2—Line 8

Benefits provided other than through Insurance carrier or other
service organizations.

Cost of Benefits Provided
Cost of Fixed Assets Acquired for the Purpose of Providing Specific

Benefits Under its Plan

EXHIBIT B-2—Line 10
Other Disbursements

Trustees Meetings , -
Travel Expenses
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
Maintenance of Real Estate
Write off of Loans Due to Death of Ellgibles
Cost of moving Training Ship to Puerto Rico

$2,000,883.68

269,102.66
$2,269,986.34

12,436.56
6,115.10

23,806.04
1,886.97
1,787.80

10,617.38
56,649.85

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Shipping Lags
in Baltimore

BALTIMORE—Port Agent Rex
Dickey reports that the port here
has been slow and forecasts a con­
tinued slack during the next ship­
ping period. During the period
just passed, eight ships were paid
off, three were signed on and four
ah.'ps were serviced here in-transit.

A total of 185 men shipped in
all classes while 420 men were reg­
istered, providing a sizable back­
log on the beach. The largest num­
ber of men to ship was in the deck
department where 70 men gained
berths on vessels leaving this port.
. Oremar (Marven), Jean and
Edith (Bull), Montcgo Sea (Lion),
Feltore (Marven), Bethcoaster (Ore
Navigation), Longview Victory
(Victory Carrier), and the Village
tConsolidated Mariners) were paid
off. Signons included the Oremar
(Calmar), Feltore (Marven) and
Longview Victory (Victory Car­
riers).

Reachiim here in transit were
Marore (Marven), Steel Recorder
and Steel Chemist (Isthmian) and
Calmar (Calmar).

pnoros

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^BC.

• The sharp contrast between Moscow propaganda and reali­
ty shows up again in the recent news that the United States
and Poland are currently negotiating a $100 million aid
agreement whereby the US would supply the Poles with
badly-needed farm products to compensate for severe food
shortages in that country.

These negotiations have been going on against the back­
ground of a Moscow campaign designed to blacken the Unit­
ed States as being in the grip of warmongers, militarists,
peace-wreckers, etc.
,To the residents of Poland, a Communist-run country and

a neighbor of the Soviet Union's, it may seem odd that the
country they are supposed to hate is feeding them and the
country they are supposed to love—the Soviet Union—sends
nothing but propaganda.

If the Soviet Union is really catching up with, the United
States in both agricultural and industrial production—at least
that's the constant boast of the Communist press, the radio
and of Premier Khrushchev himself—then it would appear
to be a simple thing for the Soviet Union to send enough
supplies of grain, cotton and other essentials across the bor­
der into Poland, to make US aid unnecessary.

The fact that Poland has to turn to the United States for
these supplies, as it has done in past years and is doing now,
reveals either of the following two situations.

A) The Russians can't help because there is not enough to
go around at home, or B) despite the much-vaunted talk of
"comradeship" between Communist nations, the Soviets don't
care whether or not the Poles have enough to eat.

One dividend arising from American aid to Communist
countries is the visible evidence brought by Seafa^s and
other US maritime workers of the conditions under which
Americans live and work. Every SlU-manned ship which
pulls into a Polish or Yugoslav port, and every Seafarer who
goes ashore in these ports makes it that much more difficult
for the Soviet propaganda machine to spread distortions.
These dividends arise directly from the fact that half of
these aid shipments, go on American-flag vessels under the
'50-'50 law. Otherwise the Poles would probably never come
in contact with US ships and seamen.

Judging from the reception SIU men have received in the
past in Poland, this new line will be as unproductive as the
old. On the contrary, these visits by American ships have
contributed to the eagerness of Poles to maintain contact
with the outside, as expressed, for example, in requests for
copies of the SEAFARERS LOG.

In any event, as long as the United States continues to sup­
ply countries in the Communist orbit, as well as many na­
tions outside that orbit, with the basic necessities of life, the
Soviet Union is going to have a hard time convincing the
world that the United States is decadent and evil-

Seafarer Planning
Pharmacy Career

(Ed. note: This i« the second in a series of articles on the winners
of the five $6,000 college scholarships awarded each year by the Sea­
farers Welfare Plan.)

The selection of Seafarer George F. Johnson, as a winner
of one of the SIU scholarship awards has opened the door
to a career in pharmacy for the 34-year-old Seafarer. Johnson
made the grade with just a-*"

Johnson

year to spare, since the cut­
off age for eligibility is 35.

One Of Five
One of the five winners of ttie

1960 award, (the other four awards
went to children
of S e a f a r ers)
Johnson was
aboard the Del
Norte (Mississip­
pi) in Buenos
Aires when the
good news came.
He has been sail­
ing as second
baker and as
8 t orekeeper
aboard the Mississippi cruise ship.
All told, Johnson's been with the
SIU for 13 years, In the steward
department. When not sailing, he
makes Marion, Indiana, his home.
Before joining the SIU, Johnson
sailed with the Sailors Union of
the Pacific for two years.

Pharmacy Choice
His choice of pharmacy as a pro­

fession reflects tbe fact that John­
son has tjvG brothers already
studying in the medical field. He
plans to study at Loyola Univer­
sity, Chicago, where he has already
been accept^ for the fall term.

Johnson gives much of the
credit for his entry in the 1960
award competition to a coinci­
dence. The Del Norte had a voy­
age cancelled in December, just
at the time that the College En­
trance Examinations were being

APL Plans
Box-Ships

SAN FRANCISCO — Another
major ship operator, this one
American President Lines, is going
to enter the containership field.
Its new Searacer ships, built along
the lines of the Mariners, will have
one hold designed to accommodate
17-foot containers. _

The SIU Pacific District-con­
tracted company has been carry­
ing containers on an experimental
basis in intercoastal service as well
as to the Far East.

Other companies now operating
containerships in whole or in part
are Sea-Land, Grace Line, Bull and
Matson.

given. During the lay-up, Johnson
took the exam and applied for the
scholarship.

Hard Work Ahead
Looking at his forthcoming

school career realistically, John­
son acknowledges that the first
years are going to be the most
diificult as he has been out of
school for some time. After all
the congratulations he received
from his shipmates, he intends to
go all-out to make a success of
his schooling.

Normally, SIU scholarship win­
ners do well In college, so John­
son shouldn't have too much worry
about, if he can just get used to •
shoreside existence.

MEBA Winner
In Two Lakes
Fleet Ballots

Local 101 of the Marino
Engineers Beneficial Association,
that union's Great Lakes District,
last week won representation elec­
tions involving 25 Great Lakes
ships. Engineers in the 16-ship
V/ilson Marine Transit Fleet voted
45 to 19 for MEBA and the men in
the nine-vessel Lake Fleet Division
of the Republic Steel Corporation
voted 24 to 16 in favor of Local
101. The referendum, conducted by
mail, lasted 30 days.

An MEBA spokesman attributed
the victory to job security provi­
sions, summer leaves and a ten
percent wage increase negotiated
earlier this season with the major
Great Lakes ore fleets.

The election results represent
the latest in several victories won
by the MEBA in the past year.
Earlier, Local 101 won bargaining
rights in the Wyandotte, Gartland,
and Boland & Cornelius fleets
which operate 30 &hips. Local 101
also obtained the right to a repre­
sentation election in the Nicholson
Transit Company fleet after a four-
day strike in April. The election
will be conducted by a Michigan
state court next month.

New Meeting Procedure
One of the major changes in the SIU constitution is the

new schedule of membership meetings. They will now he
held monthly in the deep sea ports of New York, Philadel­
phia, Baltimore, Houston, New Orleans and Mobile. The
port of Detroit has been added to the monthly schedule.

All meetings will be held at 2:30 PM, local time, for each of the
seven ports concerned.

The meeting schedule calls for New York meetings on the first
Monday of each month, following the first Sunday; Philadelphia, the
first Tuesday; Baltimore, the first Wednesday, and Detroit, the first
Friday.

Houston, New Orleans and Mobile will meet in the week follow­
ing the above meetings, Houston on Monday, New Orleans on Tues­
day and Mobile on Wednesday.

Special meetings at a port may be called at the direction of the
port agent or area vice-president, between the hours of 9 AM and
5 PM, A two-hour posted notice of such special meetings is required.

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SEItFUERS M nrDOCI
There are only two Seafarers in the USPHS hospHtal in Brighton,

Mass. reports Gene Dakin from the Boston hall. One is Seafarer
Bsymond M. Davis, who sailed last as an oiler on the Del Aires. He
was involved in an automobile accident in which he broke his left
knee, and will be a long time recuperating from the mishap.

The other man hospitalized is Charles A. McCarthy, who sails as
second cook and baker. His last vessel was the Royal Oak. He has

Power McCarthy

been troubled with asthma and has been under-going treatment in­
termittently for some time.

Three Seafarers currently in the Staten Island USPHS hospital
are B. J. Power, J. O. Roy and A. W. Wilfert.

Power, who sails in the engine department, is in for a check-up
and is in pretty good shape. His last ship was the Jean Lafitte.

Roy is laid up with a back and head injury as a result of g fall
He is progressing nicely. His last ship was the C'oeur D'Alene Vic­
tory, on which he sailed as a deck maintenance man.

Wilfert, who was last on the Antihuous, is in for treatment of a
diabetic condition. He is in fair shape.

Seafarers are urged to write or visit their buddies in the hospitals.
A note or a visit from a shipmate is always aprreciated.

SiUHAU
DIBECIORY

USPHS HOSPITAL
STATEN ISLAND, NY

Oscar J. Adams Joannis Loukas
Daniel H. Alvino John S. Lukas
Adalbert T. Arnold Nicole Nomicos
Henning Bjork Odd E. Olsen
Bulof DeFretes Bart J. Power
Wm. F. Doran Joseph O. Rir
Antonio Ferreirn Patrick Ryan

Claude A. Virgin
Richard L. Welch
Arthur A. WUfert
P. J. Wilkinson

George Fiance
John Hawkins
Thomas Lauer
Thomas R. Lehay

USPHS HOSPITAL
SEATTLE. WASHINGTON

T. Abella E. Edinger
Peter F. DiCapi'a James C. MltcheU

USPHS HOSPITAL -
GALVESTON, TEXAS

Ben Buck George H. Nolei
WiUiam J. Jones Adam Siowick

USPHS JIOSPITAL
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

AUen G. Burke Frank O'Malley
Dennis Cahoon Steven E. Purifoy
E. T. Congleton Henri J. Robin

Fonnie Rogers
Charles Romer
DaUas H. SwindeU

Isaac B. Duncan
L. F. Drew
J. L. Griffin
Wm. E. Joyner

USPHS HOSPITAL
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

A. Kitchings Ernest H. Webb
Ivey M. Peacock

USPHS HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MAS~».

O. F. Blackmore Chas. A. McCarthy
Raymond M. Davis John F. Santos

USPHS HOSPITAL
NEW ORLEANS, LA.

Thomas E. Andrews B. R. Huggins
William Asher Edw. O. Johnson
Jerry M. Bankston Barney KeUy
B. B. Blanchard Norman W. Kirk
Accurso Bonti
Nathan A. Brewer
Henry J. Buhot
Joseph A. Cave
Carter Chambers
VirgU L. Coash
James B. Dixon
Charles Ellzey
Edward Fairfield
James Glisson

Edward Knapp
Leo H. Lang
Rene A, LeBIano
Clyde R. Leggett

•James T. Moore
Jose Pagola
Louis W. Peed
Philip H. Prescott
Chas. R. Robinson
Calvin A. Rome

Warren R. Gordon Toefil Sraiglelskl
Leo C. Hannon James Sumpter
Thomas Hanson Luther E. Wing

USPHS HOSPITAL
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Matthew Bruno Waldo M. Oliver ..
Norman W. Dubois John Schackelford
John F. Malysko Thomas J. Sullivan
Charles Nail.

VA HOSPITAL
FORT MILEY

SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA
Howard- J. Watts

USPHS HOSPITAL
MANHATTAN BEACH

BROOKLYN. NEW YORK
Wade Chandler William D. Kenny
Bart E. Guranick Santiago Laurent#

USPHS HOSPITAL
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Robert W. Arleque Frederick Leeds
Stokes Ayres Manuel Lourido
Ludwik Borowik ' I. McCormick
Joseph E. Brooke
Thomas Buterakos
Thomas Collins
Sidney C. Day
Lonnie Dooley
G. D. Douglas
H. O. Fentress
Gorman . T. Glaze
Edward R. Gordon
Edgar Goulet
Loyd J. Griffis
Danis Higgins.
Theodore Kubecka

Wm. I. Mellon
Frank Nappi
Wm. P. Osterholts
August Princen
George Reler
James L. Rogers
Robert O. Smith
P. Wm. StrickUnd
CecU Terry, Jr.
John W. Tingle
W. E. Tomlinson
Walter A. Yahl
John Yuknas

STOCKTON STATE HOSPITAL
STOCKTON 3, CALIFORNIA

Dan M. Christolos
USPHS HOSPITAL

FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Frank E. Anderson F. T. Rotolo
B. F. Deibler Peter W. Sotira
Woodrow Meyers Joseph P. Wise
Max Olson • Bozo G. Zelencie

VA'HOSPITAL
CENTER HOT SPRINGS

SOUTH DAKOTA
Clifford C. Womack

US SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL
WASHINGTON 25. DC

Wm. H. Thomson
TRIBORO HOSPITAL

PARSONS BLVD. & 82 DRIVE
JAMAICA 32, LONG ISLAND

James RusseU
SAILOR SNUG HARBOR HOSPITAL

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
Thomas Isaksen

VA HOSPITAL
HOUSTON, TEXAS

R. /. Arsenault
VA HOSPITAL

OTEEN, NORTH CAROLINA
Joseph J. Bass

VA HOSPITAL
24TH ST. & 1ST AVENUE

NEW YORK CITY
Chas. 0. Bergagha

VA HOSPITAL
MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA

Jacob L. Buckelew
VA HOSPITAL

KERRVILLE. TEXAS
WiUard T. CahiU

VA HOSPITAL
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

John Joseph Hazel
VA HOSPITAL

WEST HAVEN. CONNECTICUT
John J. DriscoU Henry E. Smith

SlU Atlantic, Gulf
Lakes & Inland Waters

Distriiet
PRESIDENT
' Paul HaU

EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
Cal Tanner

VICE PRESIDENTS
Claude' Simmons Lindsey WUliams
Earl Sheppard A1 Tanner
HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES

Bill Hall Ed Mooney
HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave.. Bklyn.

. HYacinth 9-6600
BALTIMORE 1216 E. Balttefore St.
Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900
BOSTON. 276 State St.
John Arabatcz. Agent Richmond 2-0140
HOUSTON 4203 Canal St.
R. Matthews. Agent CApital 3-4039; 3-408C
MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St.
Ben Gonzales. Agent FRanklin 7-3564
MOBILE .1 South Lawrence Bt.
Louis Neira, Agent HEmlock 2-1754
NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St.
Buck Stephens. Agent Tulane 8626
NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn

HYacinth 96600
NORFOLK 418 CoUey Ave.
Paul Gonsorchik. Agent

MAdison 7-1083
PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St.
S. CarduUo, Agent Market 7-1635
SAN FRANCISCO.. 4M Harrison St.
Walter Sibley, Agent Douglas 2-4401
SANTURCE. PR.. 1313 Fernandez Juncos,

Stop 20
Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 2-5996
JACKSONVILLE. 020 Main St., Room 200
William Morris. Agent lELgin 3-0987
SEATTLE 8505 let Ave.
Ted BabkowsU, Agent Main 3-4334
WILMINGTON, Calif SOS Marine Ave.
Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2538

SUP .
HONOLULU....51 South Nimltz Highway

PHone 502-777
NEW ORLEANS 533 BienvUIe St.

Jackson 5-7428
NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn

HYacinth 9-6805
PORTLAND 311 SW Clay St.

CApitol 3-4336
SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St.

Douglas 26363
SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave.

Main 3-0290
WILMINGTON..; 505 Marine Ave.

Terminal 5-6617

MC&S
HONOLULU....51 South Nimitz Highway

PHone 5-1714
NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St.

RAmond 7-428
NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn

HYacinth 96600
PORTLAND -..211 SW Clay St.

CApitol 7-3222
SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St.

EXbrook 7-5600
SEATTLE 2505 — l?t Ave.

MAfn 3-0088
WILMINGTON... 505 Marine Ave.

TErminal 4-8538

Great Lakes District
ALPENA 127 River St.

ELmwood 4-3616
BUFFALO. NY 890 Main St.

_ GRant 2728
CLEVELAND .....1420 W. 25 St.

MAin 1-0147
DULUTH 631 W. Superior St.

Phone; Randolph 2-4110
FRANKFORT. Mich ....PO Bo* 287

, ELgin 7-2441
RIVER ROUGE.. 10235 W. Jefferson, Ave.

Vinewood 3-4741
SOUTH CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave.
............ SAginaw 16733
TOLEDO 120 Summit St.

CHerry 8-2431

Canadian District
FORT WILLIAM 408 Simpson St.

Ontario Phone: 3-3221
HALIFAX N.S ...12814 HoIuSst.

MONTREAL 634 St. JamM°S®t.^e"
Victor 2-8161

QUEBEC 44 SauIt-au-Matelot
Quebec - LAfontalne 3-1569

THOROLD, Ontario......52 St. David St.
. CAnrt 7-5212

TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E.
EHpire 4-5719

ST. JOHN. NB ....177 Prince William^St.

VANCOUVKl, BC .298°Mata^^St.

MFOW
BALTIMORB 1216 East Baltimore St.

EAat-prn 7e3383
HONOLULU....56 North Nimitz Hi^t^

PHone 56077
NEW ORLEANS... 523 Bienville St.
, MAgnolia 0404
NEW YORK 130 Greenwich St

PORTLAND 523 ^"^ewtt'ft!

SAN FRANCISCO
DOuglaa 2-4593

SAN PEDRO .....266 West ?th St.
TErminal 3-4485

SEATTLE ,..,...8333 Western Ave.
MAln 26336

Don't Send Your
Bagi^ageCOD

Seafarew are again warned
not to send their baggage COD
to any Union hall. The Union
cannot accept delivery of any
baggage where express chwges
have not b6en prepaid.

Men who send baggage COD
to Union halls face the prospect
of having to go to a lot of trou­
ble and red tape with the Rail­
way Express Co.

Now Voucher
System Urged
To the Editon

We the crew of the Steel
Maker wish to make the follow­
ing suggestion—That in the fu­
ture, all payroll vouchers be
made up covering the period
from January 1 to December
81 of each year for income tax
purposes.

We suggest this Instead of the

All letter* to the editor for
publicoHon in the SEAFARERS
LOa must be signed- by the
writer. Names will be withheld
upon request. ^

present system now being used
covering each specific trip.

For Instance, a man ships pn
November 8 and pays off on
January 2. That gives him
two months' pay in two days of
the fiscal year. Therefore we
would like to have headquarters
take up this matter with the'
various companies and see what
can be done about it.

Also, we would like to request
the membership to write in
giving their opinions and com­
ments to help press this matter.

Crew of Steel Maker

More Praise
For Parde
To the Editor:

Congratulations to Seafarer,
Brother Wiliiam Calefato for
his recent, excellent letter of
May 20th, 1960 in the SEA­
FARERS LOG entitled "He's
Big Help to Seattle Men."

I would Uke to add that Mr.
Neil V. Pardo, known to every
seafaring man as a Neil; is not-
only big help to Seattle men but
to every seafaring man, of every
Union of every nationality; resi­
dents and non residents alike.
Moreover, he is big help to their'
families, also.

If you have a problem, a dif­
ficulty of any kind, no matter
what it is, tell Neil, and if no-
body else can help you, he will.

Kaslmirs Abarons
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Thanks Union
For Blood Aid
To the Editor:

It is a pleasuro for me to
-write this thank-you note for
the blood the Seafarers gave
me while I was in St. Joseph
hospital.

I shall always be proud of the
Seafarers Union and honored
that a member of our family is
one of them.

Thank yoU again.
Mrs. Oscar Boles

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Advice On
Seeing Tripoli
To th« Editor: -

On a recent voyage the Alcoa
Planter stayed over in Tripoli
for 32 hours. Of course,.many
of us had been in this port be­
fore but on each visit we learn
a bit more.

This "research" has become
most Interesting—we've dis­
covered that the Libyans are
getting much shrewder, so
watch your step when you're in
Tripoli.

Here's some practical advice:
1. Be sure to ask the price

first when you take a taxi or
buggy ride.

2. If you like to visit the
Casino, it's located downtown.

3. The Macombo Cabaret, the
only place with "life" in town,
is open from 9 PM._to 5 AM.
You can have a reasonable eve­
ning drinking beer or mixed
drinks for yo.urself, but if you
buy one for one of the girls, it
costs $6.25 60 the best thing is
to say "NO."

Everything's fine on the Alcoa
Planter and we wish all friends
a good summer,

Paul Morris
Eee Young Ching

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Shocked Over
Friend's Death
To the Editor:

Was shocked to hear of the
passing of the late Brother
Peter E. Walsh,

To a good fellow and ship­
mate, his - many friends hope
him smooth sailing on the big
voyage to eternity.

.K. M. Bynuster

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New Wheelchair
Best Gift Ever
To the Editor:

Just a few lines to let you all
know I'm doing nicely now and
if I live to be an old man I can
never thank all of you and the
Welfare Plan and the Board of
Trustees enough for my power
wheel chair.

The sheer enjoyment I have
derived, from it has made my
life worth living again. Thanks
over and over for the most
wonderful gift I've been given
in my life.

May God bless all of you and
may you all continue at even
greater strides forward. Good
luck and best wishes to ail.

Hugh D. Fouche
(Ed._ note: 'Seafarer. Fouche

was given a power wheelchair
by the Welfare Plan after he
lost the use of his legs.)

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Easter Eggs
On Neva West
To the Editor:

The 1960 formal entertain­
ment season really started with
an unobserved "gala" event
Aboard the SS Neva West in
mid-ocean, though it was out­
shone commercially by such
events as egg rolling on the
White House lawn and the for­
mal and annual Easter Parade
on Fifth Avenue.

The Easter Festival for us
was given its worthiness by the
efforts of OS Pettus and myself,
in our attempt to make "Grand­
ma Hancock" unaware of all
festival preparations.

Clarence (Grandma) Han­
cock, AB on board the SS Neva,
was honored with an Easter Egg
hunt Saturday evening«in the
foc'sle of his hosts OS Pettus
and myself, who had It redeco­
rated for the gala event.

Grandma's, ensemble for the
occasion was Mexican serge and
blue cambray, gaily topped by-
jaunty red French beret.

The Easter egg,hunt was en­
thusiastically participated in by
all guests preisent with Grandma
finding the majority of the eggs
(naturally).

As an added attraction, the
eggs were cunningly-filled with
"spirits" to add zest to the hunt
—Tally Ho. Immediately fol­
lowing the "hunt" cocktails ^nd
snacks were served to a multi­
tude of friends.

Jl. O'Dowdi
Ship's delegaia

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Sam—A Tired Man Off The Job
Hard-Wprhing Wiper Really Relaxes When Day Is Done ^

A weary wiper, Sam poses for
shipboard photograph.

(This article was submitted to
the LOG by Vic Miorana, ship's
reporter on the SS Morning
Light).

This is a true story and the
whole crew of the Morning Light
will verify its entire truth. We
have a brother aboard who ships
out as a wiper. His name is Sam.

Sam ships out of Norfolk and
this is his story as submitted for
the LOG.

"I took my girl out»io. dinner
one evening and while we were
waiting for our steaks I asked my
girl to butter my 'bread because
1 was tired, ""i

Loves Labra's Lost
"She looked at me and said

'Sam, are you that tired?' and I
replied:

"Honey, 1 am so tired that
after we eat and I take you home,
1 want you to untie my shoelaces
so when I have to, I can slip out
of my shoes without bending.

"When we got home and I
stood outside of my girl's house.

LOG-A-SHYTHMi

Around The World On
A Steel Ship

Anonymous
There ought to be a law against a crew that's so unique
So many odd eccentrics, let us take a little peek.
They did a lot bragging of their knowledge of the east
And the veteran salts among them all turned out to know the least.
How come so many on one ship, to fill important places
This trip, the owner may replace a few of their red faces.
The captain is a kindly man and very understanding
Whose rules are broken brazenly, his fairness not withstanding;
The mate's a smirking swain who makes like Casanova
Naive enough to really think his love life's under cover.
The fat third mate does naught but sqqawk, with grub he is no slouch
Of all the oddballs on this ship, he is the biggest grouch;
The fourth is always very bored, he acts so proud and haughty
He has a girl in every port, his love life's very naughty.
Old sparky is a quiet man who lives inside his bubble;
His conversations with himself won't get him into trouble.
Chief engineer, so round and tubby, almost never gripes
As long as he's allowed to show the people all his stripes.
And as each week does roll around, quite regular, on Mohdays
He spends his time throughout the day, washing sweetie's undies.

. First engineer with toothpick legsr would like to think he's cunning
Competes with lover, cross the hall, he's second in the running
The engineer with second's rank is filled with healthy humor
Could have his pick of any gal, and that's no idle rumor—
Third engineer's a quiet lad who never starts a rumble
To anyone outside his group he never gives a tumble.
The junior third is seldom seen around the ship at all
But when he starts to spin some yams, he really tells them all-
Day junior is a handy boy, hard work he seems to favor
His sweat's as honest as his toil, but has a beery flavor.
To wind this up t'would not be fair, to overlook the steward
When he goes by, the crewman try, to turn their heads to leeward—
With busy clippers and a comb, he is his own beautician—
The weird results take bravery to put on exhibition. '
We must admit, this effort made, to rank among the bards
To be a poet lau|-eate is just not in the cards.

I had both hands in my pockets
because it was cold out so I told
my girl to hug and kiss me good*
night because I was too tired and
cold to take my hands out of my
pockets."

Now, these were S^m's tnfe
words and he told me this story
with all sincerity. Sam never
writes his girl because he is al­
ways tired and he gets someone
else to write for him. Aboard ship
he is a good, conscientious woiit-
er.

The Good Life
He gets up every morning at

6 AM and retires around 8 PM.
He always orders a "full house"
because, as Sam says: "I hate to
talk too much, so I just tell the
messman full house."

Sam- never makes a draw be­
cause its too much effort to walk
topside and never goes ashore

because that requires extra effort
to climb up the gangway; so Sam
just jtays aboard.

Whoever reads this article will
probably doubt that a person
could be that tired. But enclosed
is a picture of Sam, and as Sam
says: "Hurry up and snap mo
before t get tired and change
my mind." •

I asked Sam if he was going
to make another trip and he
said "no!"

"I need about a three months
rest after each trip," ho said,
"because I'm tired."

Too Tired To Shake
Well brothers, this is Sam and

if you know of anyone who gets
more tired than he, let me know
so I can have him meet Sam. Til
bet anyone a new. hat that Sam
will be too tired to shake hands
with him.

LOG-A-RHYTHM:

The yiking
By Boy Fleischer

A youth is at the wheel oj my
ship

As I sail before I die.
He's fair as gods from mountain
- snow
With eyes of blue and hair of

gold. "

I know the gods were aware
my ship

Needed this youth for my last
trip

And let him leave the long ago
A Viking ship of blue and gold.

And as he sails, I hear his song
Long after J am dead and gone—
A cargo of gold for the Norse

hold
And the blue of the sea for hie

Viking soul.

Photos From The Fleet

Seafarers At Work And Play

Thro* Seafarers work the booms

aboard the SS Afoundria

on o return voyage to America

from the For East.

Photo by Roy Theits.

Two sharks less in the world—Seafarers (left to right) Kenneth Lee, (deck), A. John Saint (engine)
and Edward Funneis (deck) exhibit a couple of sand sharks they caught while sailing on the Coast-
ol Crusader. When not occupied catching sharks or other fish, the boys occupy themselves hunting
nose cones. The missile ships are under contract to the US Air Force and ore charged with trock-

. ing missiles that the US sends up from time to time; as well as recovering nose cones.

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Seafarers "hosing around" oh the SS Jean Lafitte are: with hose,
Herman (wiper) and Al Sizmer (AB). Looking on ore Fred (oiler)
and Wong Fong (deck engineer). Photo by Sam Joseph.

Light,
Mix Up
pride and Joy. a Kallmar
single lens reflex camera with
an electronic flash, became
misplaced, and how Sam is in
that sad predicament of being
a camera bug without a
camera.

Anyone who knows about
this gear and camera is asked
to contact Sam at the San
Francisco hall. Also, Sam has
a lot of pictures of the "boys"
which are available for "the
asking." Shown above is one
of Sam's efforts.

'Bug' Loses
Camera In

For a while the Jean Lafitte
could boast of having one of
the most devoted "camera
bugs" in the entire SIU fieet
in San Joseph. Through the
years he has been snapping
items of interest and sending
in pictures to the LOG.

Recentiy Sam was taken iil
and hospitalized in Yokohama.
He was"^later discharged and
flew back to San Francisco,
but in the confusion some of
his gear and especiaiiy his

SHIPBOARD SKETCHES by Ben Graham

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SIATRAIN TlXAS (SMiraIn Llnat),
May IS—Chairman. R. Godfrayi Sacra-
tary, P. Patrick. Rapaira on chairs in
craw maisroom not dona as yet. All
rooms painted out: Still waiting for
new refrigerator in crew meieroom.
Company and patrolman were notified
last payoff. Treasurer reports S62.87
on hand—paid back to members $12—
in the red $8.13. Few hours disputed
OT. Screen doors should not ha-
kicked when opening.

LA 8ALLI (Waterman), No date-
Chairman, Leroy Clark; Secretary,
John W. Pieou. Man that was taken
to hospital in LaPalUce was returned
to ship to return to states. $2.35 in
ship's fund. M/S to hold meeting,
before signing on to decide whether
new crew wants articles back dated
or a coastwise payoff. Motion made
to refund' the ship delegate's $1.20 he
spent during voyage for postage. Mo­
tion to have all beefs aired at meeting
and not at payoff. Delegate to see
patrolman about who is supposed to
make repairs on metal lockers. Also
to see chief engineer about rusty
water and having tanks cleaned.
Painting not done. Keep quiet while
crewmembera are sleeping.

One man missed ship In WUmingtdn.
Did not hold safety meeting. WiU see
patrolman about beefs at payoff.
Americsa Merchant Marine Library
Assoc. requests donation to . keep
supplying . ship's libraries. MSC to
make donation. Repair list to be sent
in from Canal. Need more pressure
on headis aft. Everyone must be sober
at payoff. Vote of thanks to steward
dept.

RIBICCA (Marillme Overseas), May
17—Chairman, J. Hand; Secretary, W.
Trolle. One man missed ship in San
Francisco. $7 in ship's fund. Crew mess
needs new toaster.

STBRL ARTISAN (Isthmian), April
33 Chairman, Joe Bracht; Secretary,,
Robert Harmon. No beefs reported.
$5 paid for library: $19.26 in treasury.
Need screen door for pantry; keys
for door to fo'c'sle: lockers need
repairing. . .

OATBWAY CITY (Sea-Land), May S
—Chairman, John Little, Jr.; Secre­
tary, John W. Broad. One man missed
ship in Port Newark. No beefs re­
ported. Vote of thanks to steward
dept.

LOSMAR (Cslmar), March 30—Chair­
man, W. Bllger; Secretary, W. Tre-
gembo. No action on ship's repair
list. Some disputed OT. Jlequest pa­
trolman give specific answers to beefs
and that company give statement of
OT hours worked and paid for at
payoff. Insufficient stores. Poor qual­
ity of meats—overstocking on some
vegetables and fruits on the east
coast.

SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain),
Mey 29. Chairman, Richard Gelling;
Secretary, L. Corne. One man missed
ship at Texas City, Texas. $53.84 in
ship's fund. No beefs. Some disputed
OT. M/S. that any cars containing,
creosoted log, hides, or any odorous
material shall be placed in such a
manner that odors will not enter
crew's Uving quarters; if not so
placed they ,shail be classified as
penalty cargo and that the provision
shall be entered into the contract.
Decks to be washed on account of
leaking cars loaded with hides. Deck
chairs to be bought with money from
ship's fund. New shelves to be built
in crew's mess.

STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), April M
—Chairman, Davis: Secretary, C. Fow­
ler. Most repairs taken ckre of. $60 in
ship's fund. Steward delegate reports
crew mess having trouble with a few
men t^ho don't seem to like him and
requests that they keep off his~back.
Discussion re feeding watchpien and
others in foreign ports.

ROBtN TRENT (Moore McCermack),
Chairman, G. Dakts; Secretary, Harry
Thrash. Delegate reports repair list
turned in; few hours dtsputed OT.
$25. from ship's fund given to member
going to hospita"). Crewmembers asked
to strip down bunks after payoff: also
to return cups to pantry; cut down on
luud noise at night. Vote of tbanki
to steward dept.

COTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk Trans­
port), April 13—Chairman, A. Hannai
Secretary, S. Holden. P. Mistretta
elected ship's delegate. Each depart­
ment to make repair list and turn it
in. Get doors fixed on crew's room.
See about cold drinking water. Too
much salt in wash water. More lights
in ail parts of ship. Paint all inside
of ship. Finish putting up the fans.

DEL SUD (Mississippi), May 22-
Chairman, W. Perkins; Secretary, O.
McFall. Good trip—all going smooth.
8281. in ship's fund; $47. in movie
fund. No beefs reported. M S/C to
have $20. available for transportation
and miscellaneous expenses for ship's
delegate. Movie director contacted
Community Film Co. in Houston who
claims we can get films cheaper If
we can get the Del Norte and Del
Mar to buy from them also. Voluntary
donations to send the butcher homo
from St. Thomas.

SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Soatrain
Linos), May 31—Chairman, J. Hsnry;
Secrotary, F. Rowell. One man missed
ship in NY; his book and seaman's
papers to be given to patrolman. Re­
pair list taken up last trip to be given
to patrolman. Television repaired,
leaving ship's fund in the red for
$21.16, to be collected before ship
docks in Texas City. Room allowance
for three men on watch while ship's
hull was sandblasted to be taken up
with patrolman. Let's have less noise
in passageways. Men advised to settle
beefs with their delegates rather than
go to hall between meetings and give
one-sided reports. Men using wash­
ing machine make sure gear is not
left in machine for prolonged time.
Question steward dept. feeding in
port from 4:30 to 5:30 and still collect
one hotu: port time. Vote of thanks
to ship's delegate for a good job
done.

SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain),
May 24. Chairman, V. SzymanskI; Sec­
retary, Peter Van Wygarden. No
beets. Crew asked' to pay extra at­
tention to new safety program which
is now directed by Joe Aigina. Also
asked to have all books collected
before arrival to insure quick payoff.
$5.65 m ship's fund. Crew asked to
cooperate turning in ail dirty linen
at time of linen change. Scrub brush
on deck to be kept in bucket.

CHICKASAW (Waterman), May 8—
Chairman, J. McLaren; Secretary, Bill
Hay. Ship's delegate talked to chief
engineer about soaittlebutts. No re­
port on where ship will pay off. $13.25
in ship's fund. One-man missed ship
in Naples—rejoined in Venice. Some
disputed OT'.

May 8—Chairman, Malcolm Cross;
Secretary, Stanley U. Johnson. Read­
ing of letter and radiogram to hq.
concerning beef on chief pumpman.
All brothers asked to refrain from
writing so much unnecessary stuff on
the ship's bulletin board. Sent ex­
cerpts from letter master had stating
that no subsistence and room allow­
ance was to be paid to members of
the crew flying out to join the vessel
in Rota. Spain. $32.35 in ship's fund.
$4.23 expended for radiogram. Letter
requesting clarification of certain sec­
tions of deck dept. agreement to be
sent to hq.

Haifa unless they have the currency
declared. Local cash can be ex­
changed for dollars provided you
have your receipt. Members asked to
be more careful with percolator cords
because there can be no replacements.
Donations to ship's fund are volun­
tary.

SS ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), April
SO—Chairman, H. C. Hutchesen; Sec­
retary, Arthur Thompson. Ship's del­
egate reports one man skipped payoff
and owing money to crewmembers.
Explained that Union cannot be re­
sponsible for debts incurred on ves­
sel. Crewmembers suggested a shrimp
feast which will cost $2 per man.
Also suggested that pantry and mess-
room be locked ai^ give gangway
man key to save night lunches for
crew. Vote of thanks to steward
dept.

CALLOWAY (Overseas Navigation),
May 22. Chairman, Robert Nielsen;
Secretary, W. H. Todd. Discussion on
draws for Norfolk, Va. Everything
running smoothly. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Captain gives a"
vote of thanks to crew, especially
steward dept.. for job well done.
M/S/C to knock off steward dept.
from cooking and serving when sign­
ing on and taking on ship's stores on
the same day for a long voyage.
Delegates should pick up books and
permits. Let delegates discuss busi­
ness with patrolman. Suggested that
someone check the slop chest when
brought aboard and see that all items
are available. Do not fill coffee cups '
too full for bridge use. Delegates
should turn in repair lists.

LUCILE BLOQMFIELD (Bloomfleld),
May 8—Chairman, Keith Winsley; Sec­
retary, Lee de Parlier. Not many
beefs—those taken care of as they
came up. Some beefs in deck dept.
to be taken up with patrolman. $10
in ship's fund. One AB injured while
undocking in New Orleans on sailing;
put ashore and ship sailed short-
handed. M/S/C that men elected as
chairman and recording secretary
outbound retain these positions at
future meetings in order to save
time. Much discussion about wringer
which doesn't work properly. Stew­
ard suggests crew use recreation
room for coffee time when coming in
with greasy or paint-splattered cloth­
ing. Also to turn in surplus linen.
Vote of thanks to baker, Dave Dutton,
for job well done.

VILLAGE (Consolidated Mariners),
May 22. Chairman, H. R. Zurn; Sec­
retary, G. Tanlcy. One man missed
ship in Bremen. One man hospitalized
in Bremen. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Discussion on the many re­
pairs to be made before sign on next
trip. Steward shall supervise the
handling of food more closely.

ROSE KNOT (Suwannee), May 32
Chairman, T. Kline; Secretary, W.
Bowles. Ship's delegate reports soma
disputed OT in dock dept. One man
left ship in Recife by mutual con­
sent. $11.16 in ship's fund. M/S that
no letters are to be sent to hall
without approval of membership.

PETROCItEM (Valentino Chemical
Carriers), May 19, Chairman, Floyd
rvnce; Sesraiary, a. Rlvsrs. Every­
thing running smoothly. No beefs re­
ported. $11.80 in ship's fund. Motion
made to'get patrolman down on the
ship iq Beaumont by a radiogram to
Houston hall.

PANDORA (Epiphany Tankers), May
1. Chairman, Sam Mills; Secretary,
Henry Martin. Reports new washing
machine set up. Majority of repairs
completed. Discussion on fans and
who is to repair them; also on Im-
portaiica of cooveraliou among crew.

"This 'Or EISG' was Hiding in'the meat box.. J

WARRIOR (Waterman), May 33.
Chairman, A. R. Slaybaugh; Eeeretary,
M. t. Elliott. Ship's delegate reports,
oho man had to get off at sailing
time because of serious Illness in his
family so ship sailed shorthanded.

PANDORA (Epiphany Taiikors),
April 18 Chairman, Sam Mills; Sec­
retary, Henry Martin. Discussion on

"starting ship's, fund. Repairs proceed­
ing well. Crew agreed to donate a
sum of $.50 to ship's fund. Cups to
be returned to pantry. Repairs to
decks in cabins necessary. Recom­
mended that passageways below bo
sougeed. Crew asked to be quiet in
Hio morning.

CS NORFOLK (Cities Service), May
81—Ship"s delegate Ted Jones reports
everything running OK. Good crew.
One man missed ship in Lake Charles.
Expected payoff about June 4 in PortK-
land. Me. Request for library.

COTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk Trans­
port), May 2t-i-ChBlrman, A. Hsnna;
Secretary, S. A. Holden. One man
missed ship in Kiel Canal. All repair
lists made out. Some disputed OT.
$16. in ship's fund. Only received LOG
once on this trip; then there were only
two. Very seldom have cold drinking
water; suggest we get water coolers.

NEVA WEST (Bloomfleld), April 24.
Chairman, R. O'Dowd; Secretary, W.
R. Gas. One man hospitalized Bremen;
hqs. notified. Everything running
smoothly. Some disputed OT. Sug­
gested that crew donate one dollar
eacJi to ship's fund. To see patrol­
man about Sea Chest and pay
vouchers.

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BULK LEADER (American Bulk

Carriers), May U. Chairman, R. A
Swayne; :>ecretary,' J. R. Oti. Ship's
delegate explained that there la no
delayed, sailing involved when shift­
ing ship. Men should not wear open-'
toed shoes while working. Turn in
repair list. Suggested that crew raise
a ship's fund. No beefs. Some' dis-
puted OT. Members are advised not

EAGLE''VOYAGER (Sea Transport), * to attempt to take money ashore, m

ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), May 1—
Chairman, Otis Bailey; Secretary, John
Gates. Delegate reports delayed sail­
ing trip No. 167 paid for. Trip No. 168
was declared no good OT. Galley to
be painted only by spray gun next
trip. Washing machine to be kept
cleaner.

STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), May
8—Chairman, Jack Farrand; Secretary,
A. VIolante. No beefs reported. Dis­
cussion re foreign currency. $13.75 in
ship's fund; asking for small donations
at payoff. Need new mattresses: also
extra agitator for washing machine.
"Vote of thanks to steward dept.

AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers),
May 15—Chairman, C. Brown; Secre­
tary, G. Lane. No beefs reported. Vote
of thanks to steward ,dept. .

STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), May
14-T-Chalrman, Robert Rivera; Secre­
tary, Robert Harmon. No beefs re­
ported. $19.26 in ship's fund. Bosun
wants brothers to wear proper cloth­
ing when in the messhall or pantry.

INES (Bull), May 22—Chairman,
Felix Aponte; Secretary, Roger L. Hall.
Ship's delegate reports one brother
has broken finger due to accident.
Master will take him to doctor in
Valencia and see about sending him
home. Master will take back any paper
pesetas that men have left before
leaving Spain. Ship's delegate resigns;
cook elected new ship's delegate.

ATLAS (Cargo & Tankship Mgt)—
Chairman, A. Boukgot; Secretary, G.
Stroecker. Shot cards from men join­
ing ship in New York to be turned
in to captain. No cokes will be in
machine going through Canal. Foam
rubber for TV donated by captain.
Sign continuous articles for inter-
coastal and/or coastwide. 'M/S/C that
each department take ship's delegate
job for two trips. All repair lists,
turned in last trip.

STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), May
22—Chairman, Vincent Genco; Secre­
tary,, Alexander D. Brodle. Ship's del­
egate reports discussion with chief
mate re having rooms paipted: also
about draws in foreign ports. No beefs
reported. Crew wants statement of
wages before payoff. Chief electrician
asked crew to take care of the timer
on washing machine. Men asked not
to make much noise in passageway.
Discussion on new film for ship's
movie apparatus, All agreed to donate
equal sum together with officers to
procure' new film for this voyage.

COASTAL CRUSADER (Suwannee),
May 28—Chairman, Edward Furnels;
Secretary, Henry Gaines. Ship's dele­
gate requests that all-beefs be taken
up with department delegate. Treas­
urer reports 82^ also stamps for con­
venience of crewmember- Letter
from Claude Simmons, dated May 5.
re shore leave in Ascension Island,
read. Discussion re poor medical cara
in Recife. One injured crewmember
was taken to three hospitals before
he' received medical attention. Each
department to follow schedule for
sanitary in laundry room.' Steward
department to maintain mesaroom:
I.e., keep . fans clean, sinks clean.
Pantrymen and messmen to be well-
groomed.

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DISPATCH

The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the
Seafarers- Welfare Plan:

Joaquin Cortex, 86: Brother Cor­
tex died March 24, 1960 of natural

causes while at
his home in
Brooklyn, New
York. He had
sailed in the SIU
deck department
since February,
1947. He is sur.
vlved by his
widow, Mrs. Brig-
ida Cortez, also

of Brooklyn. Burial was in the
Mount Olive Cemetery, Long Is­
land, New York.

Fess T, Crawford, 44: Brother
Crawford died of a heart ailment
while a patient
at St. Tammy
Parish Hospital,
Louisiana, April
13, 1960. He had
sailed in the SIU

Hospital, New Orleans, La., April
16, 1960. He had saUed in the SIU
deck department since November,
1938. His only listed survivor was
a friend, Anthony S. Carollo, of
New Orleans. Burial was in the
Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans.

Adrian Guns, 67: Brother Guns
died of a nervous disorder at his
home in King'
ston, Pennsyl­
vania, January
18, 1960. He had
sailed in the SIU
steward depart­
ment since July,
1951. He is sur­
vived by his wid­
ow, Mrs. Adrian
Guns, also of
Kingston. Place of burial for the
late brother Guns was not indi­
cated.

CG Won't
Okay Torn
Sea Papers

Not too long ago, a Seafarer
preparing to ship on a job was
turned back by the shipping com­
missioner because his seamen's
papers were worn and mutilated.
The action was taken under a
Coast Guard directive to the ef­
fect that n'o mutilated papers Will
be acceptable.

Noting that many papers are
damaged due to age, normal use
or faulty landnation processing,
the CG said they could be replaced
free of charge with minimum delay
or inconvenience. Upon prcsenta-
tioil of the necessary photographs,
a replaeement document can be
obtained on an exchange basis at
any CG Marine Inspection Office.

In handing down the new direc­
tive, the Coast Guard also cited
a "disturbing". number of cases
where papers have been tampered
with for fraudulent purposes. It
said it believed that "continued
use of even slightly mutilated docu­
ments invites such fraudulent
uses when they are lost or other­
wise fall into the hands of un­
scrupulous persons."

Holders of damaged papers are
reminded once again to apply for
replacements as soon as possible.

Seafarer's Son Is 8

BlOomfield Lists Pay Due
The following is a list of Seafarers who have unclaimed wages due

them from the Bloomfield Steamship Companj/. Seafarers whose names
are on the list should write the company, enclosing their-"Z" number
and Social Security number. Write to Bloomfield Steamship Company,
PO Box 1450, Houston 1, Texas.

Norman D. Earley
Getty B. EUzey
Elbert S. Elmer
Karl A. Ericsson

F
Hector M. Felix
Angelo P. Ferrie
Biaggio Famiglio
Verner M. Frederiksen

engine depart­
ment since
March, 19.51. He
is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Ber-
nice Crawford, of Ls Combe,
Louisiana. Place of burial was not
listed.

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George E. Bennett, 44: Brother

Bennett was fatally Injured in an
automobile accident, February 7,
1960, in Cleveland, Ohio. He had
sailed in the SIU engine depart
ment since November, 1959. Louis
Paisley has been appointed as the
administrator of the deceased's
estate. Burial arrangements were
not reported.

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Joseph B. Murphy, 76: Brother

Murphy died of a heart disease
while a patient
at the USPHS
Hospital, Boston,
M a s s a chusetts,
March 6, 1960.
He had sailed in
the SIU engine
department since
December, 1938.
He is survived by
his widow, Mrs.

Amelia Murphy, of Maiden, Mass.
Burial was in the Holy Cross
Cemetery, Maiden, Mass.

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William Grimes, 60: Brother

Grimes died of internal hemor­
rhaging while a patient at the
John Hopkins Hpspital, Baltimore,
April 21, 1960. He had sailed in
the SIU steward department since
March, 1951. He is survived by his
brother, Edwajrd Grimes, of Ben­
son, North Carolina. Burial ar­
rangements were not listed.

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Jack B. May, 40: Brother May

died at his home in Brooldyn, New
York, May 2,
1960. He had
sailed in the SIU
cpgine depart­
ment since Janu­
ary, 1951. He is
survived by his
mother, Mrs.
Leslie May, of
Hayesville, North
Carolina. Burial
was in the ^Hayesville Cemetery,
NO.

John G. Nsagle. 62: Brother
Naugle died of a respkatbry ail­
ment while a patient at the USPTlS

A
Aldred Aava
James Ackerman
John E. Adams
Gilbert Alcala
Edward Allen
Raymond R. Allen
Edmund B. Andrade

B
Henry F. Bacon
Rodger N. Baker •
James H. Bales
Irving W. Bassett
Charles V. Bedell
Ole Bekkeli
Marvin P. Bennett
Thoixvas L. Blackledge
Richard Blake
Claude J. Blanchard
Vernon Bolton
Felix Botello
Percy J. B(^er
Williaih L. Brabham
Mervin O.-Brightwell'
George L. Brownell
James Bruso
John F. Buckley
John W. Butler

c
Franklin N. Cain
William E. Calefato
Ralph A. Canpiff
Arturo Castro
Richard J. Cavanaugh
Pierre L. Charette
James E. Christian
Baldo Coccia
R. C. Coflfey, Jr.
Claude R. Cole
Sam Cole
Adie Coleman
J. R. Collier
Walter M. Cousins
Calvin A. Crabtree.
Robert G. Croft
Floyd Cummings

Bonner J. Gadberry
Antonio Garza
Elpidio Garza
Peter Gavillo
George Georgewich
David C. Gilmore
James C. Glisson
James Gorman
Walter L. Griffin
Jesse V. Grimes
Jack Groen
Jacinto Guebara
Jean G. Gulledge
Bobby R. W. Guthrie

H
Archie Hall
Hale R. Hampton, Jr.
Gunder H. Hansen
Stacy P. Hart
Lloyd E. Hartline
Arnold E. Hawthorne
William G. Heater
Clarence E. Hemby
Robert W. Henderson
Julius C. Hoey, Jr.
W. E. Hoffenbecfcer
J. B. Holsegnbeck, Jr.
Reuben Hubbard
Elmer E. Hunt

Albert B. Dahlstrom
Thomas Daley
James L. Daiizey
Josbph N. Darce
Edwin Davis
Horace A.'Denton
Robert E;.-Dickens ,
Curtis Ducote'
William A. DuRapau

Boy £. James
Henry A. Janicke
William R. Jefferson
Billie Jenkins
Walter A. Johnson
Woodrow Johnson

K
Walter J. Karczewskl
WiUiam B. Kavitt
Frankie B. Kittchner
Paul ;B. Klausen
William M. Hnapp
Stanley F. Kdenig '

Horace C. LaFrage
Elmer Lamb
Edward J. Lane
Edwin F. Laurent
Pierre C. A. LeBlanc
Timerman J. Lee
Adam Lemoine. 'Jr.
Gustav A. Lueth
Leon H. Lybert
Billy C. Lynn "

M
Robert McLean
Wilton M. McNiel
Milton P. Maillho
Michael Marasovich
Ralph Mason
James M. Masters
R. L. Meadows, Jr.
Lawrence M. Mills
R. F. Milton
Walter J. Mitchell
Edward E. Mixon
Lester J. Moore
John D. Morgan
Philip Montalbano
Jose M. Montalvo
\rilliam G. Moore
V/illiam W. Moore
Robert L. Morgan
James E. Morris
Ernest Mosley
John C. Mimden
William G. Murray
Miguel Murrillo

N
Richard G. Newell
James H. Newlin, Jrr
Andrew O. Nickel
Hamilton Nicol
Karl G. Nikander
Huebert J. Nixon
Floyd C. Nolan

Rex J. O'Conner
S. Oparenovich, Jr.
Arthur C. Ortk
Karl G. H. Ostling
'William A. Oswinkle

Two small guests of Fernando Montalvo help him celebrate his
eighth birthday at his Brooklyn home. His dad, William, sails
on SIU ships.

Dayld L. Palla
Gudjon Palsson
Nick P. Papacoiilijj
Stavros Papoutsis
Goldeh E. Parker

m
Joe Campo

Contact R. Mitchell, 6412 Park
Avenue, West New York NJ. He
has a letter for you.

4 4« 4
John Murray

Important you contact your son,
c/o Gerner, same address as be­
fore.

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' Walter Hantusch

Contact Terence Kenny, at NY
hall.

4 4 4
Joseph H. Roberts

Contact Tomiko Tada, 2-5 Shio-
iri-cho, Yokusuka, Japan.

4 4 4
Noel Leo Ledaux

Anyone knowing the where-

m BABY
ARRIVALS

All of the following SIU families
have received a $200 maternity
benefit plus a $25 bond from the
Union in the baby's name:

Robert Charles Boguskl, born
April 10, 1960, to Seafarer and
Mrs. Charles Boguski, Havertown,
Pa.

^ 4 4 4
Emily Marie Gonzales, born

March 13, 1960, to Seafarer and
Mrs. Raniiro Gonzales, Houston,
Tex.

4 4 4
Maria Ines Guzman, born De­

cember 30, 1959, to Seafarer and
Mrs. Pedro Guzman, Brooklyn, NY.

4 4 4
Kathleen Mary Hoibrook, born

April 26, 1960, to Seafarer and
Mrs. William Hoibrook, No. Linthi-
cum, Md.

4 4-4
Jeffrey Hollis Johnson, born

February 28, 1960, to Seafarer and
Mrs. Hubert H. Johnson, Mobile,
Ala.

4 4 4
Miriam Kaneko, born May 6,

1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Kenzi
Kaneko, Seattle, Wash.

4 -4 4
Joseph Richard Negron, bom

May 10, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs.
Cruz Negron, Bronx, NY.

4 4 4
Nancy Ann Tate, born May 3,

1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jasper
J. Tate, Lake Charles, La.

4 4 4
Billy Glenn Watford, born May

17, 1960, to Seafarer and Airs. Roy
A. Watford, Semmes, Ala.'

abouts of the above named, please
contact his mother: Mrs. Eugene
Ledoux, 93 Melville St., Fall River,
Mass.

4 4 4
Thomas Francis Vaughan

Call your wife at DAvenport
4-7812.

4 4 4
Arnold F. Rehm

Contact youri mother immedi­
ately, Mrs. John Rehm, 4907 Chest­
nut St., New Orleans, La.

4 4 4
Income Tax Refunds

Tax refunds are being held for
the following men at the office of-
Jack W. Lynch, Rc*om 201, 450
Harrison St., San Francisco 5, Cal.j
Ernest C. Anderson Sheffield Nerkitt
Margarito Borga Cezar Pedregosa
Boy C. Bru
Dao King Chae
A. L. Craig Jr.

Sammy Rogamos
Arthur F. Smith
Frederick Smith

Michael J. Doherty Joseph R. Touart
Fortunate Drilon Raymond A. Trichs
R. W. Ferrandiz
Olav Gustavsen
Ng Buy Keen
Fong V. King
Steve Krkovich
Harry Lowther

Keiuieth C. Turner
WUUara K. Watking
Wiluam C. Watson
Francis J. White
Ah Sai Wong
Joseph Yonick

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Dependent's Benefits

The following people need to
complete their applications for
dependents' benefits and are urged
to contact the SIU Welfare Plan
and attend to this matter.
J. Clevenger
R. Edmonds
G. Gonzalez
C. Jacks
H. Jaynes
A. Kamedra
V. Makko '
E. Fimtoja

I. Hanew
C. Roberson
C. Rose
R. Smith
J. Tulp Jr.
G. Turner
B. WilUamf

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No. It SEAFARERS^LOG Juno If

I960

OFFICIAL ORQAN OF THE SEAFARER3- INTERNATIONA!. Uf4ipN • ATLANTIC. QULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL^CIO

Public Health TB
Hospital Closes;
T ransfer Patients

s

Manhattan Beach Public Health hospital—the last of the
PHS 1 istitutions specializing exclusively in the care of TB
patients—closed its doors officially last Friday. The last 44
patients had previously been*
transferred either to the Vet­
erans Hospital, West Haven,
Conn., or To the Staten Island PHS
hospital. There were just two SIU
men, John Driseoll and Henry
Smith, in the last group, both of
them goiitig to the VA facility.

The shutdown of Manhattan
Beach was signaled last January
when the Public Health Service an­
nounced the closing. Since then,
the patient Toad has been gradually
reduced, with many of the men
going to New Orleans PHS, which
has facilities for TB patients. ^

At the time the closing was an­
nounced, it was suspected that the
patients might be contracted out
to private institutions, or to New
York City hospitals. In both in­
stances, the patients were con­
cerned that treatment and care
might not be up to high PHS stand­
ards.

The SIU subsequently notified
the surgeon general that it was
opposed to any contracting-out
plans, and called on the PHS to
provide treatment either in other
PHS hospitals or comparable facil­
ities.

Driseoll, who has served as SIU
hospital delegate at Manhattan
Beach for many years, made a spe-

MEBA Votes
To Overhaul
Port Set-Up

DENVER, Colo. — Action to
Strengthen the district structure
of the Marine Engineers Beneficial
Association and to provide equal
service for all members in all ports
was taken at the union's 83rd na­
tional convention here.

Delegates voted overwhelmingly
to overhaul the-uni(fti's structure
so as to provide that all engineers
from a common geographic area
would be members of a single dis­
trict with equal rights and privi­
leges.

If approved by the membership
in the- areas involved, the plan
would set up separate districts for
the Atlantic Coast, (Boston to Mi­
ami), Gulf Coast, Pacific Coast and
Rivers. The Great Lakes already
has a district-wide structure.

Each of the districts would elect
its own officers by secret ballot.
- The convention directed a sub­
committee of the National Execu­
tive Committee to work out the

, transition froin a local union to
-a district structure and to prepare
a referendum ballot on the issue.

Delegates also, voted to set up a
national administrative committee
consisting of the president, secre­
tary-treasurer and two executive
vice-presidents, and gave the sec­
retary-treasurer responsibiblity for
collective bargaining agreement
matters. National headquarters of
the union will be moved from
Washington, D. C., to New York
City.

cial trip to the VA facility and
brought back a favorable report as
to conditions there.

In shutting- down Manhattan
Beach, the PHS cited the marked
decline in the number of patients
who needed the hospital's services.
At. the maximum, it handled 339
patients back in 1955. When the
January decision was announced,
the hospital population was down
to 150. The decline has been at­
tributed largely to improved meth­
ods of treating tuberculosis and
the declining Incidence of the
disease.

Another factor In the decision
was the operating cost of Manhat­
tan Beach. The hospital formerly
shared heating and maintenance
costs with other Government agen­
cies using adjoining property.
However, all this property is now
idle and has been placed on the
surplus list for disposal to pri­
vate Duyers.

Manhattan Beach also was at a
disadvantage because it lacked an
operating room and surgical staff.
Modern practice Is to treat tuber­
culosis in general hospials which
have surgical facilities.

Of the 44 patients transferred
in the last group, 14 went to
Staten Island, while the remaining
30 went to the Veterans Adminis­
tration hospital in West Haven.
The 14 patients who went to Sta-
pleton consists of men needing
surgery or suspected TB patients.
They will subsequently have the
option of going to West Haven or
staying in New York for treatment
at St. Anthony's Hospital, a private
facility in the city.

Patients discharged from West
Haven or St. Anthony's will auto­
matically report to Staten Island
for follow-up care. This procedure
will enable the Medical Depart­
ment of the Seafarers Welfare
Plan to keep a close check on their
progress, in conjunction with PHS.

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Among the last of the patients at the Manhattan Beach ho.spitali
this group posed a few days before the PHS facility was closed.
They are (rear, I. to r.) L Fenerty, NMU; John Driseoll, SIU; Henry
Smith, SIU; Patrick Idodgson, NMU; Al Blundon, MEBA; (front,
I. to r.) Pedro Conde and Ed SmolerofF, NMU.

House Body Asks Drive
On Shipboahl 'Screenoes'

WASHZNGTON-^Legislatiqn to put teeth into the screen­
ing of American s^eamen • for Communist affiliations is the
subject of recent hearings in Washington- before the House
Committee on Un-American*

SCHEDULE OF
SIU MEETINGS

SIU membership meet­
ings are held regularly
once a month on days in­
dicated by the SIU Con­
stitution, at 2:30 P.M. in
the listed SIU ports below.
All Seafarers are ex­
pected to attend; those
who wish to be excused
should request permission
by telegram (be sure to in­
clude registration num­
ber). The next SIU meet­
ings will be:

New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Detroit
Houston
New Orleans
Mobile

July 5
July 5
July 6
July 8

July II
July 12
July 13

Activities. The committee has
been taking testimony from
witnesses who reported that a
number of previously - screened
seamen were now sailing on US
ships. Their employment in marl-
tinve is a result of court decisions
to the effect that screened seamen
must be confronted with their
accusers and have the right of
cross-examination.

Thus far the Coast Guard, and
the Federal Bureau of Investiga­
tion, have refused to permit the
screenoes" to confront their ac­

cusers. As a result, the screened
seamen have received their Coast
Guard papers back and are free
to ship on US-flag vessels. In this
instance, apparently, a decision was
made that it was more important
to conceal the identity of inform­
ants than to prevent Communists
and pro-Communists from jailing
as crewmembers on US ships.

It has been charged by one FBI
witness that a group of five or six
Communists aboard an unnamed
passenger ship regularly hold cell
meetings and act as couriers for
the Party,

Assistant Commandant of the
Coast Guard, Vice-Admiral James
Hirshfield, further testified that
"merchant seamen may be -used
easily as links in a worldwide Com­
munist communication system and
a worldwide espionage ,network."

The court decisions under which
the screening progratn was ren­
dered ineffective, date back to
October 1955, when a three-man
Federal Court of Appeals ruled the
screening program unconstitutional
because of the denial of rights to
confpnt informants and conduct
cross-examination.

•Up until that decision, the Coast
Guard had processed some 500,000
seamen's documents and screened
out 1,800 men. Since then, the
courts have ordered documents
restored to 327 men, of whom 60
men are actually shipping.

A related issue to the screening
program, is the total lack of screen­
ing procedures on American-owned
runaway-flag ships as well as other

runaways participating actively In
lis foreign commerce.

These vessels, owned to a large
extent by US steel, aluminum and
oil companies, are natural channels
for Communist courier activity and
natural targets of Communist
efforts to tie up US shipping in the
event of an international crisis.
Crews of these vessels are nor­
mally all foreign nationals, many
of them from countries in which
Comniunist-controlled trade unions
have considerable influence and
control large segments of the mari­
time and related industries.

As a general rule, the SIU has
lield that seamen involved In Coast
Guard disciplinary hearings affec­
ting their seamen's documents
should have the right to confront
and cross-examine hostile wit­
nesses, as well as the'other protec­
tions normajly afforded in a court
of law.

British Ask
Aid To Hew
Super Liner

America isn't the .only country
which subsidizes passenger-ship
operations.

A British maritime committee
has suggested that the Govern-
rhent loan the Cunard Steamship
Co. $50 million at a favorable rate
of interest for a successor to the
Queen Mary. The move would
enable Britain to have another
"prestige" ship for Its trans-
Atlantic trade.

Cunard would sink $33 million
in the deal for the proposed 75,-
000-ton $84 million vessel.

Conservatives in Parliament
have kicked up a storm aboqt the
subsidy but th^ government has
just about promised suppoiT for
the projected vessel as a matter of
maintaining national prestige. A
decision Is expected in the near
future.

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