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(Story on Page 3:) Story On Page 8 Nominations In, Seafarers Will Vote On 12 Delegates to SlUNA Convention — > Story On Page 2 Outgoing Administration Turns Down Tankers' Bid For '50-50' Oil Imports Story On Page 4 11 41 :1 �73^-1, Pare Tw« SEAFARERS LOG Unmurf, 1961 Sea Unions Set Up Nat'l Contract Body Marlns Officers At Conference NEW YORK—Maritime unions whose collective bargaining contracts cover 90 percent of American-flag shipping on all coasts have announced agreement on a national approach in future contract .negotiations. This move represents the first mutual effort by the nation's waterfront unions for co--* operation on the collective of distributing subsidies, the "dog In the past the operators' associa­ eat dog" procedures within the tions, particularly the American bargaining level. Representatives of eight sea­ shipping industry and the. lack of Merchant Marine Institute, as well going unions have established the support offered by the steamship as various Government agencies National Committee for Maritime industry to domestic ship opera­ had repeatedly singled out the Bargaining to enable them to func­ tors. They also plan to take up ac­ wage issue as the industry's prob­ tion "in full cooperation and with tion against Government competi- lem. Actually, the conference noted, the problems outlined above effective mutual assistance" in con­ dustry. (Continued on page 7) The conference pointed out that tract negotiations. Present at the December 16 conference as ob­ servers and endorsing the commit­ W. S. Kellogg Heft) executive vice-president of the Marine tee's announced purposes and Engineers Beneficial Association, presides at meeting setting policies were representatives of up national bargaining unit of marine unions. Others are J. the ILA, the Office Employees M. Calhoon, center, MESA secretary-treasurer and Captain Union and Local 807 of the Inter­ Charles M. Crooks, MM&P national president. Calhoon and national Brotherhood of Teamsters. Under the agreement setting -up Crooks were named chairman and secretary, respectively, the conference, each union will of the bargaining committee. negotiate on its own wages and conditions and other contract terms with other unions participat­ ing and supporting these negotia­ tions. In addition, the conference, as a whole is piepared to deal with shipowners on a whole range of important maritime issues which go beyond the question of ship­ board wages and hours. Nominations for the posts of convention delegate to the Unions participating in the con­ forthcoming convention of the Seafarers International Union ference were the Marine Engineers of North America closed at noon, yesterday, January 19, 1961. Beneficial .Association, the Masters Mates and Pilots, International Voting on the candidates for-*^— Longshoremen's Association, SIU, the 12 convention posts will beginning Monday, March 13. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland begin on Monday, January 30, In accordance with the District Waters District; the SIU Pacific 1961 and continue through Friday, constitution, the procedure for District—SUP, MCS and MEOW; February 11, 1961. nomination and the eligibility re­ Radio Officers Union. Staff Officers The delegates were allotted to quirements are the same as those Association, Office Employees In­ the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and for other SIU elective offices. Reg­ Representatives of eight major US maritime unions with more ternational Union, Teamsters Inland Waters District by the ular or special membership meet­ than 70,000 seamen and officers are shown at formation Union, Local 807 representing SIUNA earlier this month on the ings in all ports during the first Meeting of the National Committee for Maritime Bargain­ waterfront trucking operations. basis, of per capita payments to the week of January were notified of The group named Jesse M. Caling. Participating in meeting as members or 'observers were international as of the end of 1960. the opening of nominations, as hoon, national secretary-treasurer representatives of the SIU, SUP, MFOW and MCS; Masters, The convention, held every two were all SIU members by mail at of the MEBA, as chairman of the Mates and Pilots; Marine Engineers, Radio Operators, Inter­ years, will take place at the Hotel their last known home addresses. committee and Charles Crooks, Nominations opened on January national Longshoremen's Ass'n and waterfront Teamsters. La Concha, San Juan, Puerto Rico, national president of the MM&P 11, with any Seafarer able to nomi­ as secretary of the group. W. G. nate himself. Notifications of nomi­ Kellogg, executive vice-president nation and acceptance had to b* of the lilEBA, chaired the meeting. sent by wire to the secretary-treas­ Representing the SIU of NA at urer of the District by midnight, the meeting were President Paul January 16, 1961, and credentials Hall, Flsrt Vice-President Morris had to be submitted by noon, of Weisberger of the SIU Pacific Dis­ January 19. trict, representing the SUP, MCS WASHINGTON--The fight of the coastwise shipping industry for survival met with its A special meeting was held at 11 and MEOW; Cal Tanner and first major success this month as the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered the rail­ AM on January 19 in headquarters Claude Simmons of the SIU Atlan­ to elect a six-man rank and file tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters roads to stop their rate war on the SIU7Contracted Sea-Land Corp. credentials committee, to pass The commission ordered the * : Districts. upon the qualifications of the can­ This same evidenca was pre­ The conference delegates agreed railroads to establish through Now, with the precedent estab­ didates. The credentials committeqr that in light of these other impor­ rates on piggyback services sented to both House and Senate lished that railroad rates must be will report to the membership at tant issues, which vitally affect (trailer on flatcar) which are at investigations earlier this year at higher than water rates to allow a special meeting this afternoon, e e a m e n's livelihood, bargaining least six percent higher than Sea- which SIU President Paul Hall for slower service and the hazards January 20 at 3 PM. could not be limited purely to ship­ Land's rates for the same service. testified as spokesman for the of sea shipping, the stage may be Upon approval of their report board conditions but must include The SIU is tctively engaged in maritime unions. In his testimony set for revival of the coastwise by the membership, voting will all other problems confronting the the campaign to protect domestic trabing the decline of the industry shipping industry. commence on January 30, and the loss of thousands of jobs industry. shipping. for seamen. Hall placed the blame Among the problems which the Further, the commission con­ squarely on the pro-railroad bias of unions intend to deal with on the bargaining table are the practice of ceded the charges made by the the ICC. He accused the ICC of American sponsorship and owner- ship operators, the SIU and other being in collusion with the rails to ahip of runaway shipping, the im­ maritime unions. It agreed the put coastwise shipping out of busi­ pact of automated cargo handling railroad rate reductions were de­ ness. Just recently, the Senate Com­ and possibly automated shipboard signed to "threaten the continued The SIU Inland Boatman The SIU Industrial Worker operations, the practices of sub- operation and thus the continued merce Committee issued a volumi­ —Pages 8, 9 —Page 25 existence, of the coastwise water nous report on the hearings which lion with the private shipping incarrier Industry generally." was highly critical of the ICC's SIU Safety Deportment ^The ICC ruling ir. a case which handling of rail-water competition. SIU Social Security Dep't —Page 7 is three years old, represents a sud­ At about the same time, James —Page 13 den about-turn on the agency's Landis Issued his report on the Jan., 1961 Vol. XXIII, No. 1 part. Up until now it has generally Federal agencies also criticizing SIU Medical Department approved railroad rate reductions ICC practices. (See page 12). The Poci^c Coast Seafarer -Page 19 which both the industry and the The decision, applying to 500 —Pages 22, 23 • • maritime unions charged were de­ Sea-Land rates, and some Seatrain SIU Food, Ship Sanitation signed to break the back of domes­ rates as well, was based on a com­ PAUL HALL, President Dep't —Page 20 The Great Lakes Seafarer tic shipping. mission finding that the steamship > HenBERi BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ —Pages 10, 11 In fact. In its decision, the com­ companies must have a cheaper • MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN AHIHUR, AL MASKIN, CHARLES BEAUMET, ALBERT mission cited evidence which had rate than railroads in order to • Editorial Cartoon —Page 15 AMAIEAU, JOHN BRAZIL, Staff Writers. been presented by the mciiitime maintain scrvibe. • The Fisherman and unions and the carriers before both It's generally agreed in the in­ Puhlishea moniTily ai Die headquarters House and Senate hearings. The dustry that had Uie railroads been Cannery Worker A&G Deep Sea Shipping Ot the Seafarers International Union, At' —Page 18 laniic Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wcters commission noted that before succcs.sful in this case, they would Report —Page 6 District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, • ' Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. World War II there were 139 have the green light to destroy Second class postage paid at the Post vessels and 19 companies operating what remains of the coastwise Office in Brooklyn, NY, under the Act Shipboard News The Canadian Seafarer in this trade as against two compa­ shipping industry and with it the of Aug. 24, 1912. —Pages 27, 28, 29, 30 —Page 21 nies with a handful of ships—Sea- jobs of Seafarers and other marine Land and Seatrain. workers. Ballot Set On Delegates To SlUNA Convention ICC Throws The Switch: Tells Railroads To Half War On Ships INDEX To Departments SEAFARERS LOG • �gamuaer, INl SEAFARERM Holding The Fort Against Runaway Vf Paff* ThrM L09 51U Tugmen Strike NY Railroads; Hit Proposed Job Cuts NEW YORK—The SIU Railroad Marine Division—along with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the Masters, Mates and Pilots—has closed down all marine operations of 11 railroads in the Port of New York. Since January 10, when^ ' lion rail brotherhood members. solution of any of the problems the strike began, its effects confronting the railroad tugmen At present, a committee appointed have spread to other areas and were insisting on eliminating by outgoing Labor Secretary JamesMitchell is studying the entire of railroad operation, lead­ jobs. of manning throughout Instead, the railroads have gone ing to a complete shutdown all out to destroy the jobs of the problem the railroad industry. The SIU and of New York Central and tugmen by demanding a free hand the other .unions in the rail tug Doing his bit to keep the runaway-flag ore carrier Ore Mon­ arch idle in Philadelphia, International Maritime Workers Union picket stands nighttime picket vigil. Pennsylvania. Texas have upheld right to picket runaways. New Haven services in and out of New York City. Joint picketlines were set up when it became apparent that the railroads would not budge from 15-month long opposition to Texas Court Hits Runaway Move To By-Pass NLRB HOUSTON—The International Maritime Workers Union has scored another win in its fight on runaway-flag ships, this time in the Texas courts, Texas Judge Phil Peden of the Texas Judicial Court turned down a petition by the owners of the Atlantic Robin, a Liberlan-flag runaway ship here, to bar an IMWU picketline. in were set up on December 29 and forced to join the so-called "Global In his decision. Judge Peden were respected by the longshore­ Seamen's Union" after they had referred to another landmark rul­ ing in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court concerning the IMWU picketing of the runaway-flag Ore Monarch in Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that the picketing could not be enjoined because a labor dispute was involved which should be taken to the National Labor Re­ lations Board. Referred to NLRB Consequently, Judge Peden held that the Texas state courts also lacked jurisdiction and referred the operator to the NLRB. Picket lines on the Atlantic Rob- Al Stansbury Dies; Served In Baltimore BALTIMORE—Flaye "Al" Stans­ bury, one of the long-time mem­ bers of the Seafarers International Union and an official of the Union ' here for many years, died Jan­ uary 12. Stansbury, who was at various times dispatcher and patrolman in Baltimore for many years, died of a cerebral CfMnckiinf ' hemorrhage at Stansbury church Home and Hospital. Services were held January 16 at Cook's Funeral Home here. Born July 8, 1903, he joined the Union in Baltimore on March 8, 1939, shortly after the founding of the SIU. He sailed In the engine department as deck engineer and carried Book S-22. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Stansbury of Baltimore. men and other harbor crafts. The Atlantic Robin is one of four ships which were transferred foreign under the trade-out and build gimmick set up by the Fed­ eral Maritime Board in 1957. The company operates one supertanker under the American flag. Ore Monarch Tied Up Meanwhile the tie-up continues on the Ore Monarch in Philadel­ phia. In an effort to break the deadlock, the stevedoring firm has sued the longshoremen's union and other waterfront unions, charging a secondary boycott un­ der the Taft-Hartley Law. The operator has been unload­ ing other ore ships at non-union terminals In Baltimore and having the ore transshipped to the Fairless Workers of United States Steel. However, the Ore Monarch has been unable to move since it was tied up since October 1. Crewmembers of the ship had been signed IMWU pledge cards. SIU Makes Merry Yule to fire men at will. The roads have refused to write a manning scale into the contract which would maintain the existing status quo, even though at previous fact-find­ ing hearings they had conceded that the manning was not an issue and that they were perfectly con­ tent to continue with the present manning practices. As the LOG went to press, pick­ eting by the SIU-RMD, MEBA and MM&P was extended to over 100 railroad locations in the five boroughs of New York. In addition, Penn Station was being picketed around the clock and the lines ex­ tended into northern New York State and into Connecticut. The shutdown of the New York Central was so complete that even its main switch­ board was unable to operate when 600 telephone operators refused to cross the picketline. The railroads' campaign against the jobs of the tugmen was ap­ parently based on the idea of establishing a precedent which they hope to use against one mil­ field expressed willingness to negotiate the manning issue once the Mitchell Commission brings in Its recommendations, but the rail­ roads insisted on getting the unilateral right to destroy jobs. As a result, the unions had no alternative but to take strike ac­ tion when the deadline came on January 10. The strike apparatus went into action promptly and pickets were placed on a round-the-clock basis at more than 75 railroad marine installations throughout New York harbor. Members of all of the other rail­ road crafts—trainmen, railroad telegraphers, switchmen, railway clerks, members of the Transport Workers Union, Sheet Metal Work­ ers and office employees all ex­ pressed support. The strike had the full support of Joint Couacil No. 16 of the Teamsters, whose president, John J. O'Rourke, an­ nounced that the picketline would be fully respected by Teamster members. As a result, the New York Cen(Continued on page 9) More than 3,000 Christmas din-, ners were served to Seafarers and their families In SIU ports' last month. While there were many members drydocked in USPHS or private hospitals who were unable to enjoy the holiday at home, each of these Seafarers received a $25 Christmas bonus and a carton of cigarettes along with their usual ANTWERP—The International Transportworkers Federa­ weekly hospital' benefit. Those Seafarers on the special tion has called a meeting of its Seafarers Section during the disability list were not left out week of January 23 to take up charge made by the National either. Each received a $25 holiday Union of Seamen of Great bonus a practice which has been traditional for a good many years. Britain against the SIU Cana­ Lakes and Seaway trade are abl* Total bonus payments amounted to dian District. SIUNA Presi­ to use the British fiag freely be­ some $9,000 -plus the cost of cig­ dent Paul Hall and Canadian Dis­ cause there are no restrictions in arettes. trict Secretary - Treasurer Hal Canadian law as to the domestic Banks will represent the SIU at trades. The problem has become the meeting. particularly acute since the devel­ The meeting is an outgrowth of opment of the Labrador iron mines the practice of US and Canadian and the port of Seven Isles by ship operators in registering their American and Canadian financiers. ships under British or British col­ The ore boats placed in this trade ony flags and hiring British or are mostly British fiag. West Indian seamen to man them. As a result, British registry has become the major runaway flag for Canadian ship operations. The charge by the British union is an outgrowth of the dispute over this In order to keep Union rec­ practice. ords up to date and to fullyIn January, 1959, Banks reached protect Seafarer's rights to an agreement with Sit Thomas welfare and other benefits, it is Yates, head of the National Union important that all ship's dele­ of Seamen, recognizing the Cana­ gates mail a complete SIU crew dian SIU's right to organize and list in to headquarters after the represent crews of Canadian ships sign on. The crew lists are in Canadian waters, no matter particularly valuable in an what flag they might fly. However, emergency when it's necessary the British union has never hon­ to establish seatime eligibility ored the agreement. The SIU dele­ for benefits on the part of a gation intends to thrash this whole Seafarer, or a member of his subject at the forthcoming ITF family, particularly if he should meeting. be away at sea at the time. To fight this practice, the SIU Crew list forms are being These two pickets were among those who hung up the Liberand other maritime unions have mailed to all ships with this ian-flag Atlantic Robin, a former American-flag carrier set up the Great Lakes Conference issue of the LOG and can be which has been transferred foreign. Owners also operate of the Maritime Trades Depart­ obtained from Union patfoimen ships under American flag, clearly establishing the American ment. in any port. nature of their operations. US and Canadian operators in the ITF Meeting Next Week On Brftish Flag Issue Mail Crew Lists To Union Office �Page FOOT SEAFARERS LOG LOG To Carry Series; Captain ViiUiams To Discuss Ship Management Problems (Ed. note: The SEAFARERS LOG presents here the first of a series of articles written by Captain Milton Williams, formerly vice-president and operating manager of Bull Lines. Captain Williams retired last year after 41 years of service with the company. He is now serving as a free-lance management con­ sultant. Because of his years o/f experience at all levels of the in-, it Is a good Idea for a labor organl- first article is to list some of the dustry, coming up "out of the jation to acquaint. Its members matters I will discuss. These mat­ hawse pipe" and the fact that he with the viewpoint of management ters should be of interest to sea­ is Qualified to present an inde­ on these issues. men as well as to management. I pendent management viewpoint on It is my considered opinion that don't expect that seamen will agree shipping matters, the LOG has ar one should know with all I will present here, but ranged to hdve Captain Williams they should be familiar with an­ the problems con­ do a series on all of the activities fronting other point of view on the Issues. both that go into the operations of -I would like to make It. clear that maritime unions American-flag shipping. the views expressed here are my and maritime The LOG believes that these management in own and do not reflect the opinion articles will be informative and of order to evalu­ or outlook of any shipping com­ Interest as they will deal with the ate all the factors pany. I am presently not con­ problehis of the industry in which affecting s h i pnected with any particular manage­ Seafarers make their living. Be­ ping. ment and my major concern is the cause of the complexity of ship proper development of the Ameri­ Typical of the problems today. Captain Williams can merchant marine from which I Williams will be able to cast light, from the subjects which I have gained a very good livelihood. management side, on the nature will covef- in these discussions are I believe that this is the first time costs of ship operations, including a labor organization has ever called of some of these issues.) all phases, such as insurance, ter­ on a management representative to By Captain Milton Williams minal operations, overhead and de­ present his views in a labor publi­ The operation of the American preciation, the impact of foreign cation. This however, is consistent merchant marine today is a chal­ competition and similar matters. with the latest policy advocated by Each of these topics in itself the Government of the United lenge because of severe problems of cost, competition and changing must be developed separately in States, namely, improved relations patterns of world trade. I believe some detail. My purpose in this between management and labor. Reject Tanker Plea For Oil '50-50' WASHINGTON — In one of its last official actions, the Eisenhower Administration turned down the petition of US independent tanker operators for a 50-50 quota on US oil Imports. The petition, pending for several months, had been supported by the SlU and all other maritime unions. The rejection of the petition The OCDM had previously re­ ing that the runaways are available oil imports on the ground to the US for emergency purposes. came at the same time that stricted of national security. It based its This is the line which has been Government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce were under orders to make greater use of American-flag ships to stem the outflow of US dollars. One of the big areas of outflow is in the oil transport field where foreign-flag and runaway-flag ships carry virtually all of the nation's oil imports. Leo A. Hoegh, head of the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization, rejected the petition which had been pending for more than a year. ruling on the need for adequate dontestic oil production to supply the US in the event of an emer­ gency. Tanker operators had asked for a similar ruling so as to assure the United States an adequate Amei-ican - flag tanker fleet. They had pointed out that runaway-flag tankers could not be relied on in an emergency, a claim which has been substantiated in recent months by the activities of the runaways in accepting Russian oil charters. Hoegh disputed that, claim­ used in the past by the Eisenhower Administration in justifying the runaway-flag registries. Oil Companies Opposed The petition had been submitted by the Joint Committee for Amer­ ican-flag Tankers and the Commit­ tee of American Tanker Owners Inc. It was violently opposed by the major oil companies, who oper­ ate their offshore tankers under foreign flags, and by the An>erican Merchant Marine Institute, which technically represents the interests of American-flag shipping. NEW ORLEANS HALL SHAPING UP With a tentative completion date set for mid-February, the new hall in New Or­ leans is receiving its finishing touches. At left, LOG art editor Bernard Seaman works on mural depicting history of sea­ men's union movement. Mural, section of which is shown below, is 140-foot continuous strip covering union activity from earliest days to present. LABOB 'ROUND THE WOBI,!]! LATIN AMERICA CONTINUES TO BE THE SCENE of crucial con­ flict between trade unions and pro-Communist organizations. The blf prizes at stake are the governments of several, Latin American coun­ tries who, if they could be swung into the Castro-Khrushchev orbit^ would pose a distinct threat to the security of the United States. The latest crisis took place in Venezuela last month when pro-Castro groups set off a series of riots and InsurrecUons in an effort to over­ throw the government of Romulo Betancourt. Venezuela, of course, would be a big prize for the Communists since it is the major oil pro­ ducer of the western hemisphere outside of the US. A key item in the pro-Castro planning was a call for general strike. The strike was a miserable failure and a period of relative calm has returned to the country. The reason for the failure of the move was the staunch opposition of ORIT, the regional affiliate of the Interna­ tional Confederation of Trade Unions, as well as of the Venezuelan Confederation of Labor. As a result of the disturbances, the confed­ eration is now purging its ranks of pro-Communist and pro-Castro elements. ^ % t, SIMILARLY IN CUBA ITSELF, the labor movement is supplying the flrst indications of open opposition to the Castro regime. Spearhead­ ing the protests was the Cuban electrical workers union. JSeveral thousand union members paraded through the streets of Havana shout­ ing "Cuba, yes—Russia, no," attacking Communist control of the Cuban government. As a result, the leaders of the union have been arrested or forced to flee to friendly embassies for asylum. Never­ theless, it's freely-predicted that the opposition will continue, particu­ larly since.it has been led by individuals who were close associates of Castro in the "24th of July" movement. Meanwhile, it has been announced that David Salvador, former general secretary of the Cuban labor federation, has been arrested and imprisoned while trying to flee the country. Salvador was the first general secretary under Castro in 1959, but was kicked out after opposing Communist seizure of the labor movement. tit THE LATEST EDITION OF THE POLISH TRADE UNION news­ paper received at the SIU's New York headquarters, boasts about the improvements it has won for Polish workers. The key fact that em­ erges from the Communist union's statement is that minimum wages in' nationalized industries were raised from 500 to 600 zlotys a month. Since the zloty trades on the free market in Nev/ York at $1.35 to 100, it means that the minimum "wage" negotiated by the Communist un­ ion is worth $8.10 per month. That isn't all. The Communist union notes also: "all workers and employees earning up to 850 zlotys per month were fully exempt from the payment of all taxes on earnings." Since 850 zlotys amount to $11.47, or $137.70 per year, it means that the Polish Income tax starts at that figure. • ' 4. 4.- 4. * RAILWAYMEN IN CANADA ARE HAVING THEIR PROBLEMS as a result of the abandonment of passenger services and the introduc­ tion of automation techniques in train operation and repair. The rail­ way unions have suggested to the Canadian government that a pro­ gram of severance pay and retraining should be set up for the dis­ placed workers. They are also critical of the haste with which the rail­ roads are abandoning pssenger services without making any effort to attract customers. Neglect of maintenance and equipment is another sore point. The railwaymen are in a particularly rough spot because unemployment in Canada is more severe than in the United States from a percentage point of view and the displaced railroad workers are having a tough go finding substitute jobs. t 4. WITH THF GROWTH AND PROSPERITY OF THE JAPANESE ECONOMY, Japanese workers are finally beginning to escape from the traditional "coolie wages" that are typical in Asik. Not that they are getting up to western standards yet, not by a long shot, but they are making considerable gains. "Business Week" recently reported that a survey of 252 industrial companies showed wage increases of just under 10 percent from July, 1959, to July, 1960. The average monthly wage of these firms is $72.14, about $17 a week which the magazine characterized as "still incredibly low by Western standards." The magazine notes that Japanese trade unions have organized about half of the industrial work force of 15 million and that the unions have been effective and militant in many instances. One of the advantages gained by the unions in the fight for decent standards is the relative shortage of labor resulting from a planned program of birth control. Japan, with 93 million inhabitants in an area roughly the size of Cali­ fornia, has encouraged restrictions on family size, with the result that not as many h ?nds are competing in the labor market as formerly. i t 4. 4# i 4 TRADE UNIONS IN CHILE have affiliated with the International Confederation of Trade Unions for the first time. The action was taken by the National Confederation of Workers of Chile at its first con­ stitutional convention in Santiago. Representatives of several other Chilean workers groups, including the sugar workers, saltpeter miners and maritime workers were present at the convention and indicated that they would join the national confederation. The convention re­ jected an effort by two delegates to go on record as expressing soli­ darity with the Castro regjme in Cuba. www-m. THE REVALUATION OF THE RUSSIAN RUBLE pretty well sub­ stantiates what was said in the SEAFARERS LOG in November about the wages of Russian workers. The November LOG noted that while the Russians -list the ruble at four to the dollar, the US Department of Commerce considers ten to the dollar a reasonable rate. Now the Russians themselves have confirmed this rate by declaring they are setting up a new ruble worth ten old rubles and that the new ruble will trade for slightly more than the value of the US dollar. Under the ten to the dollar ratio, the pay of an entry rating in the Soviet mer­ chant marine is $55 a month, of a first-class oiler, $70 a month, less than, the scale paid on most runaway-flg ships. It remains to be seen what the ruble will actually turn out to be worth on the world market. �JaniMiT, If 81 SEAFARERS —TTTTz't'sr^:. DOXXAB 3 -WORT™ LOG Page Firm Baltimore, Phlliy iWembers At January Meetings taror'm, GttW.e 4<» B«»»e.r Mnyiagl By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS TKe 'Diet In A Bottle' Fad •y /i - Already there are over 75 different brands of measured-calorie, liqufd-diet preparations on the market. They seii for anywhere from 89 cents to $1.59 for a day's supply. You can buy either a powder to be mixed with water, or a liquid. They're being sold by drug stores, supermarkets, department stores and discount houses. New brands are coming on the market every week. Advertising Age, trade magazine, estinrates that about $20 million a year is being spent to advertise the liquid-diet products. Business experts consider the liquid diets the hottest promotional item since /I-' •• • ' chlorophyl. • ••?•"• •••I • pWh. In.this latest diet fad, food and drug manufacturers have struck it really rich. In less than a year the price of shares in the Mead John­ son Co., who first introduced the Seafarers in the ports of Philadelphia (above, left) and Baltimore were snapped by a photog­ liquid diet, jumped from $60 to rapher during the course of their regular membership meetings last month. Several members $164 as speculators raced to get on in each port hit deck for discussion. the profit bandwagon. No wonder. As nearly as we can figure it, the Oit E'lT^OSr—I j' /I " 1 actual retail value of the ingredin \; /l 6 Kyi 'n these liquid diets Is 30-40 cents. »• In case you've been In hiding from advertisers and sellers, the liquid diets provide a pre-measured Intake of 900 calories a day if you drink one glass of the preparation SAN JUAN—A new SiU clinic to service Seafarers and their families is scheduled to In place of each of your regular open here a short distance from the SIU hall in Santurce. The opening of the clinic reflects meals, plus a glass at bedtime. The sellers claim that this Is "weight the considerable success of the SIU Medical Department's program to upgrade the health —— control made easy and pleasant." and well-being of Seafarers-t The basic ingredient of the liquid diets is skim milk, plus ill various and their families. thorough check-up at least once a Baltimore hall which will be of cases, soya flour, some whole milk, yeast and a few other food in­ The program has succeeded year, and as often as four times a great convenience to SIU men and gredients, plus sweeteners, flavoring, and enough added vitamins and to such a degree that several major year, they no longer feel the need their families. Similarly, the new minerals to provide a sufficient anmunt of the known vitamins and shipping companies have given up to conduct their own exams. hall in New Orleans will also have minerals. . the long-standing practice of re­ A key element in this change as a clinic facility on the premises. We figure that a day's supply of a typical liquid diet contains about quiring physical examinations of far as Seafarers are concerned, is The key to the success of th« four cents worth of vitamins and minerals, plus 20-25 cents of skimmed Seafarers signing on their ships. that they no longer have to put up clinic lies in its program of thor­ milk and other Ingredients. Knowing that all Seafarers get a with the inconsiderate treatment ough head-to-toe physical check­ For example, you can buy private-brand multi-vitamin capsules for which they have suffered at the ups including such complete and only three cents each. They provide almost as much of the same hands of company doctors in the costly services as urineanalysis, vitamins and minerals as a day's supply of a liquid diet at a typical past. blood tests, x-ray, electrocardio­ $1.19. Skim milk, the other major ingredient, is a valuable, highObviously, the companies drop­ graph and, for dependents of Sea­ protein" food which is also rich in minerals and B vitamins. A typical ping their own exams feel that farers, gynecological and pediatric measured-calorie diet product provides the equivalent of a double-rich the clinic exams are far more examinations as well. If purchased glass of skim milk plus the other ingredients, for each meal. But the WASHINGTON—A decline In thorough than the minimum check­ separately in the private medical whole day's supply of double-rich skim miik can be bought in powder the output of coal and a deficit in ups which the company doctors can market, such examinations could form for about 17 cents. pension reserves has led to a $25 a conduct. Other companies still fol­ cost anywhere from $45 and up. Excessive Price For Skim Milk month slash In the pensions of re­ low the practice of conducting Since this examination is avail­ Even dairymen are protesting that the liquid diets charge excessive tired soft coal miners. The United their own exams, particularly in able to wives, dependent parents prices for what the Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative called Mine Workers Welfare and Retire­ smaller ports which do not have and children of Seafarers, and "trumped-up" skim milk with a few other ingredients and a vitamin- ment Fund announced the reduc­ SIU clinic facilities. since few people would go through mineral supplement. The new Puerto Rico clinic such a costly series unless they tion from $100 a month to $75 a .Like all fad foods, the price started at a high $1.59 and is now down month effective February. should be open on or about Feb­ were definitely ill, its preventive to as little as 89 cents in private brands. But before embarking on a There are about 65,000 coal ruary 1. Located at 1856 Fernandez value is clear. cut-rate liquid diet, it would be a money saver, as well as a nutrition miners now In retirement on Juncos, the clinic is completely In several areas, the clinic pro­ and health precaution, to consult a doctor. He can make up a diet of monthly pensions financed by a equipped with examining rooms, gram has demonstrated its ability ordinary foods that you can prepare at a cost of 50-60 cents a day. Or 40-cent per ton operators' contribu­ x-ray facilities, laboratory, electro­ to improve the over-all health of If he approves of the liquid diet, as some doctors have, at least you tion to the Welfare Fund. cardiograph, reception room and Seafarers. It has helped cut the in­ will be taking it under medical supervision. It's best to consult a doctor Over the last two years, because doctor's office. cidence of tuberculosis among SIU to make sure you're in good health before going on any diet of less of the decline in fund income, it The clinic will function in the men far below its previous rate than 1,200 calories. Not everyone is able to go on that kind of diet. has paid out $30 million more than same manner as the Welfare Plan and has made possible more rapid You may, for example, have a heart or kidney condition requiring it's taken in. clinics in Stateside ports serving cures by early detection of tuber­ special care. Union employment in the coal as a diagnostic and examination culosis symptoms. Similarly incipi­ US Agriculture Department nutrition experts advise that the surest fields is now around 250,000, with center for Seafarers and their de­ ent cases of diabetes, arthritis, her­ and safest way to take off weight, and keep it off, is to plan low-calorie one old-time miner in retirement pendents. nias in their early stages, heart The clinic program started in ailments and high blood pressure, menus based on foods you normally eat. Plenty of variety is important for every four working. The un­ to insure well-balanced nourishment. The fact Is, not all the vitamins usual heavy load is due to the fact April, 1957, with the opening of overweight and related condition! in food have yet been discovered. Thus it's not entirely safe to rely that the coal fields at one time the Brooklyn facility. Since then, have all been detected in early even on preparations to which all known vitamins have been added. employed more than 600,000 men, clinics have been opened in Balti­ stages so that prompt remedial ac­ The pension costs are by far the more, Mobile and Houston as well. tion could be taken by the US Pub­ The trouble with crash diets, say the Government nutritionists, is that people who try them soon return to their old eating habits, and largest item of the fund's expense, The Baltimore clinic is now in the lic Health Service or by family running almost $80 million a year. process of being moved into the physicians. the unwanted pouflds soon return too. But a well-balance(} diet built around ordinary foods helps you learn new food habits which you can continue after the desired weight reduction is reached. A well-balanced diet includes daily choices from four basic food groups; milk products; meat or meat alternates like eggs, fish, poultry; fruits and vegetables; breads and cereals. Another big food fad currently is honey and vinegar. This is not so much a diet fad as a health fad. This mixture is recommended as a panacea for almost every ailment, in a best-selling book called "Folk Medicine." Recently the Food & Drug Administration seized 5,000 cases of a honey-nnd-vinegar "tonic" called "Honegar" because the advertising for it was based o.i claims made in this book. Medical spokesman say there is nothing in honey or vinegar to support the claims made by the book for health or curative value, the Coniell University food and nutrition department reports. It isn't even necessary to eat seaweed to be sure of good health. The Government also recently seized shipments of sea-kelp pills promoted as cure-all, including claims it would prevent hardening of the arteries and other diseases,'and even strengthen your will power. The Texmar ICalmar), with a deckload of lumber, ran aground onto a mudflat in Gray's Har­ The more serious problem Is that—as this department has been bor, Wash. All hands were taken off the ship safely. It was decided not to salvage the ship warning for the past,.12 years—many families spend heavy money for self-prescribed food supplements and vitamin products without a after she settled into the mud and a erack developed. The Army Corps of Engineers is dis­ medical determination that they need them. posing of the hulk. ^ SlU Clinics Program Successful; New Facility Set In San Juan UMVi Cuts Pension Texmar Runs Aground — Seafarers Saved �Pace Sis SEAFARERS LOG Inuury, Uil SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING ROARD (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District) December 1 Through December 31, 1960 The traditional pattern of hot shipping before and dur­ ing the holiday season was again in evidence in December, 1960. The total of jobs shipped shot up by 500 over the November figure, 2,898 as against 2,394 in the latter month. Oddly enough, the increases showed up across the board in all seniority classes. Normally, class A shipping shows a minor increase or stands still during the holiday season as the "A" men pile off the ships. This year, class A shipping totals went up from 1,451 to 1,573. However, as is to be expected, the percentage in­ creases in "B" and "C" shipping were greater than the previous month, with class "B" men getting 864 berths compared to 639 in November, and "C" shipping going up from 304 to 461. The class C men took just slightly under 16 jobs of-every 100 shipped. They took most of the berths In Seattle, 129 in all in that port. Ship Activity Shipping calls were up in the payoff category, with 133 against 115 in November, but sign ons and in-transits dropped off. The most active ports were New York with 88 vessels, Houston with 71 and Baltimore with 39. New Orleans led thje sign on list with 12 followed by eight each in New York and Seattle and seven in Mobile. Those eight Seattle sign ons undoubtedly accounted for the heavy load of "C" card shipping in that port. Class A on-the-beach totals, 2,778, were actually less than the total number of jobs shipped during the month, which indicates a very healthy shipping outlook for men with top seniority ratings. Similarly, the total of "B" jobs shipped exceeded the class B on-the-beach figures. However, January and February are normally the dull­ est months as far as job activity is concerned, so these figures will probably look less favorable at the end of next month's report. fay Sign IB Off* Oni Irani. TOTAt Boiton 4 1 New York.... 37 8 Philadelphia.. 10 5 iaitimore .... 1i 4 Norfolk 4 3 — JochsoHvllla ... -4 Miami 1 1 Mobile 12 . 7 NewOrleoM.. 14 12 Houfton 9 4 Wilmington .. — — Son FraBclMO.. 4 3 Seattle ....« 14 8 TOTALS .... 133 58 10 43 13 15 13 29 9 11 33 58 12 13 '4 15 88 28 39 20 33 11 30 41 71 12 .20 24 243 454 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Realstered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP OROUP_ S ALL 1 2 S ALL 1 S ALL 1 2 S ALL 1 1 2 2 8 ALL A 2 C ALL 1 B 2 S ALL 1 S ALL 2 6 4 21 — 3 7 — 4 3 2 1 2 5 12 2 4 __ 7 4 11 6 35 21 8 4 4 s 47 39 76 27 148 4 17 26. 69 23 131 8 8 21 45 37 1 12 12 25 131 37 25 193 81 179 42 302 65 5 23 37 10 13 45 — 6 15 8 36 2 25 4 17 12 8 6 25 i 7 1 9 36 25 70 13 9 25 7 45 0 3 4 1 83 4 58 26 89 3 21 33 54 23 49 11 9 13 24 40 1 1 89 40 1 130 34 82 17 133 3 24 41 68 _ 8 6 5 5 11 5 19 — 2 1 10 8 1 4 2 11 4 4 11 11 4 26 14 23. 5 42 3 4 12 19 3 5 3 8 1 6 29 1 1 3 2 6 17 1 3 5 1 2 5 8 8 8 21 9 5 22 4 35 1 3 5 1 __ — — — — — — — — — — 3 —. 2 1 3 1 4 1 1 — 5 6 13 26 — 26 10 49 — 1 4 7 13 6 6 1 1 2 26 6 2 34 36 53 14 103 3 8 5 49 34 60 22 116 4 37 68 22 127 -7 21 21 18 23 45 1 10 8 19 116 45 19 180 70 118 25 213 40 5 15 20 86 51 42 85 21 157 98 23 163 1 51 34 5 42 47 94 3 8 10 21 157 94 21 272 36 38 22 96 7 14 11 32 6 — 7 15 — 2 7 9 • 1 7 7 1 1 5 6 12 _ 3 3 7 3 12 22 12 11 1 24 8 5 13 16 18 39 2 4 13 19 9 2 27 1 18 3 3 11 15 1 2 3 27 15 3 45 21 22 5 48 0 14 1 4 21 35 64 1 15 13 29 12 24 40 3 8 4 15 14 32 4 30 22 56 40 32 56 128 23 27 4 54 8 4 12 239 441 125 I 805 20 144 167 331 203 352 100 655 33 128 165 326 12 69 70 1 151 655 326 151 11132 355 624 155 11134 25 109 155 1 289 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A ' •R a Port Boston New York Philadelphia. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami AVlSalllA . •«••*••••• Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco. Seattle TOTALS - Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A 2 C ALL 1 B 3 ALL 2 1 2 3 ALL — 6 — 7 1 2 1 1 1 6 — 4 1 3 1 2 3 1 4 6 13 3 4 8 1 7 — 2 3 1 , 86 21 133 5 26 26 23 54 23 73 17 113 2 26 19 47 20 113 11 9 47 20 180 41 141 25 207 60 5 30 25 — 36 — 29 7 9 8 6 3 22 34 4 15 4 19 __ 4 8 12 34 65 19 12 36 30 6 93 4 79 63 11 40 3 5 22 16 2 26 38 2 9 47 2 26 19 16 19 38 1 47 19 104 9 86 12 107 54 2 27 25 1 • 10 — 7 2 1 3 4 1 13 • 2 1 10 2 5| 1 2 4 4 13 5 4 22 7 23 13 3 11 7 4 2 15 — 12 1 6 3 9 — 8 — 8 — 6 4 2 2 2 4 8 6 18 2 11 — 4 8 1 3 6 9 1 o 1. • 3 4 2 2 3 2 — 2 34 2 26 6 12 7 19. 1 17 12 4 20 11 9 3 4 17 20 41 12 65 50 1 4 3 13 8 5 17 49 10 . 76 — 25 21 46 ^ 13 70 13 96 3 48 6 27 18 10 21 96 5 48 21 165 41 83 9 133 1 33 21 55 21 68 11 100 45 43 3 91 20 67 10 97 45 36 3 84 3 20 5 28 97 84 28 209 36 83 40 7 5 18 10 33 2 10 1 13 — 7 5 12 2 6 4 9 2 11 1 8 6 6 8 25 3 18 1 11 13 2 7 4 12 1 6 30 40 4 8 6 15 4 1 19 5 28 ' 1 5 — 6 1 3 5 28 1 6 5 39 8 41 52 3 5 6 12 1 8 39 2 49 1 13 7 21 7 35 3 45 .1 , 19 , 10 30 3 21 13 37 45 30 37 112 5 26 33 2 6 5 12 1 92 427 75 !1 594 13 174 136 r323 83 350 68 1 501 14 189 123 326 16 92 58 166 501 326 166 1 993 164 541 74 1 779 17 149 117 1 283 STEWARD DEPARTMENT % Porf boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville WA• n 4Miaml Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington..; San Francisco Seattle I ;i .1 1 TOTALS Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A •_ GROUP 1 2 — 1 40 18 10 6 16 13 10 2 6 4 — — 18 10 33 14 44 14 "5 2 14 4 21 10 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B S GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL A 2 2 3 ALL 1 B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 — — ... 1 — 3 3 2 2 5 3 — 10 1 2 3 2 5 2 2 8 —— 3 2 4 1 1 2 1 60 118 1 6 25 32 25 83 34 7 51 16 83 1 1 14 34 16 133 89 42 109 240 5 1 33 60 9 46 — 30 1. 14 10 11 11 6 8 25 1 8 25 18 19 . 1 7 52 12 19 8 5 11 28 9 9 51 1 22 4 16 21 16 7 12 35 1 25 3 14 35 74 37 89 2 2 9 25 14 18 34 4 20 35 7 26 — 3 15 — 4 4 4 2 6 1 10 1 6 17 17 28 1 9 1 10 6 1 5 4 7 12 4 14 3 6 6 — 1 2 3 7 1 6 7 11 9 27 12 9 3 7 11 5 4 21 '4 1 5 1 — _ __ — — .... 4 4 — 8 -2 1 5 1 3 4 — 24 • 25 53 — 24 13 1 15 29 9 2 2 29 40 37 2 20 48 105 9 9 26 26 90 1 43 38 29 1 36 12 56 97 31 1 2 26 29 97 4 27 31 29 157 55 12 128 195 1 3 36 40 84 7 26 5 42 54 36 13 21 70 4 19 70 3 37 44 5 47 5 1 13 44 19 133 14 15 18 31 9 17 ___ 6 13 3 3 1 3 4 6 10 2 2 4 2 4 8 22 1 3 4 .. 37 — 19 6 4 2 4 4 13 21 2 4 21 4 31 20 3 6 ___ 6 1 4 4 20 44 1 6 1 8 18 49 4 1 13 18 .18 4 11 33 3 36 33 5 16 5 26 24 36 93 11 30 24 5 4 15 9 9 20 182 I 220 165 US ' ~97 244 1 5591 18 55 197 1 417 12 19 181 j1 212 17 14 113 I 144 417 212 144 1 773 318 138 429 1 865 20 36 189 11 249 • 1 —• SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD __ GRAND TOTALS GROUP 123 ALL 239 441 125 | 805 92 427 75 | 594 218 97 244 | 559 549 965 444 11958 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 1 2 3 20 144 167 1 331 203 352 100 13 174 136 1 323 83 350 68 18 '20 182 r220 165 55 197 51 338 485 | 874 451 757 365 ALL 1 655 1 501 1 417 11573 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL ABC ALL 123 ALL 33 128 165 326 12 69 70 151 655 326-151 |1132 355 625 155 |1134 92 58 166 501 326 166 1 993 164 541 74 1 779 14 189 123 326 16 12 19 181 212 17 14 113 144 417 212 144 1 773 318 138 409 1 865 59 336 469 864 45' 175 241 461 1573 864 461 12898 837 1303 638 i2778i GROUP 12 3 25 109 1S5 17 149 117 20 36 189 62 294 461 ALL 1 289 1 283 1r245 {1 817 �•*.; Saam, IMl SEAFARERS Tage Seven LOG Transeastern Hauls Record Cargo J<N» Alcinc, Safety Director Inflatable LIferafts: Shipboard Need? Three major disasters w^ch took place during the Christmas holiday season have pointed up several important issues having a bearing on shipboard safety. One was the collision and crash of two airplanes oyer New York which resulted in the loss of 134 lives. As the subsequent testimony has shown, the crash arose out of the difficulty of spacing planes in the air near congested terminals. This is a problem which confronts the ship­ ping industry at all times in congested harbors and is pTobably respon­ sible for the largest number of major ship casualties—witness the case of the Alcoa Corsair as an example. Clearly, as the air crash shows, a great deal has to be done in the area of developing guides to navigation which would make it possible for planes—or ships—rto know exactly where they are in relation to other planes or vessels in a congested area. The second Incident was the fire aboard the aircraft carrier Con­ stellation in the Brooklyn Navy Yard which took the lives of 50 construc­ tion workers. It would appear, looking in from the outside, that this accident could have been avoided if those in charge had read and followed their own Navy Safety Procedures as outlined in "Changes In US Navy Safety Precautions" (OPNAV 34 PI). Closer to home and the safety of Seafarers was the third accident which involved the NMU tanker Pine Ridge. This vessel broke in two off Cape Hattaras with the loss of seven lives. Chances are that the real reason for the loss of this vessel will never be known. After all the Coast Guard findings are in, it will still be guesswork. One of the crewmembers testified that the vessel was a rustbucket which was not properly maintained. However, there are many old rustbuckets sailing today which encounter equally-difficult conditions at sea but do not break in half. There was also a question as to whether this tanker was properly ballasted for this time of year. Whatever the reasons for this accident, there are some precautions which could be" taken in situations such as these which would help crewmembers get off such a ship in safety. For example, the men lost in this accident were up forward on the bow section and did not have access to any lifeboats. The stern section remained afloat, but, as wit­ nesses testified, the lifeboats could not be launched. Clearly, in a situation of this kind, it would help a great deal if crewmembers were provided with self-inflating rubber liferafts of the type already approved by the Coast Guard. Then, in the event of an accident, these men would have a chance at survival. There are many ships in which men sleep aft and lifeboats are midships. On such vessels, the rubber rafts could saVe many lives. While we are all working to cut down on accidents in the first in­ stance, it is realistic to expect that accidents and disasters will take place and that safety precautions of the kind mentioned above are always of great value. (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG). Don't Watch The Birdie SlU-manned SS Transeastern is shown before leaving Portland, Oregon, for Poland with rec­ ord cargo, 38,000 deadweight tons of barley. Vessel is one of many supertankers carrying dry cargo. (Photo from "Portland Reporter," labor-owned newspaper). SEATTLE — The SlU-manned tanker Transeastern set a record of sorts when it left this port with 1,773,000 bushels of barley enroute to Poland. It was probably the largest singla grain cargo ever carried by a US-flag vessel. The Transeastern's cargo •f load amounted to 38,000 dead­ 000 bushels of corn for Uruguay supertankers in the grain-carrying of Baton Rouge, La., last spring trade, plus the conversion of T-2s weight tons and was described out and spent a month unloading in to bulk carriers, reflects the plight by the shipper as the equivalent of 900 railroad freight carloads. Most of the load was taken on in Portland, Oregon, and Longview, Wash., before topping off at Seattle. Surpasses Record With this load the Transeastern surpassed record loadings by two other SIU manned supertankers. The National Defender took 1,614,- An SlU Ship Is A Safe Ship of the US-flag tanker fleet. Th« Office of Civil and Defense Mo­ bilization has turned down a re­ quest by the independent tanker operators for a quota system on oil imports to the United States which would have given thes» ships an opportunity to participate in the oil trade for which they were designed. (See story on page 4.) 'Save The Boneyard Ubertys\ Wartime Ship Officials Urge WASHINGTON—Two officials of the old War Shipping Administration in World War II have sharply questioned the Maritime Administration's policy of scrapping most of the reserve fleet Liberlys. Vice Admiral Emory S. Land, who was head of the WSA, and Gran­ ville Conway, his successor, • both have declared that the the event of an International crisis. based on plans to upgrade the re­ Libertys should be main­ Up until now, the Maritime Ad­ serve fleet by having the operators tained as an emergency reserve in ministration has scrapped over 300 ships, with another 1,200 still re­ maining in the various reserve an­ chorages. The agency expects to scrap about 1,000 of these on a long-range basis. (Continued from page 2) At first, the MA wag accepting were of great Importance In re­ bids of $70,000 and up for the ves­ solving the industry's difficulties It took the AMMI to task for sels, but recently, in an effort to failure to defend the interests of speed up the scrapping program, domestic shipping, unsubsidized it has dropped the minimum bid. steamship companies and tanker As a result the wartime ships are independents, while going aU out going for as little as $45,000 each. Ironically, some of the ships are on behalf of the runaway flags. The conference was also critical being purchased by Japanese of the practices of subsidized scrap breakers. In pre-World War II days, huge steamship operators who seek to monopolize subsidy payments and purchases of scrap by Japan, in­ maintain the status quo by blocking cluding the scrap from New York's assistance to all other segments of elevated railways, helped build the the maritime industry. "So far as Japanese war machine. Speed No Handicap the fat cats are concerned," the In his attack on the scrapping conference noted, "whatever funds Congress appropriates for shipping program. Admiral Land argues rightfully belongs to them. To that the slow speed of the vessels these operators, they alone repre­ is no handicap since they would sent American shipping and have to travel in convoys anyway. He argues it Is better to have nothing else exists." The delegates noted that since large numbers of slow vessels the subsidy program was begun in available for convoy service than 1936, the entire character of US a much smaller number of faster foreign trade has been changed. ships with far less total cargo ca­ Bulk trades now predominate, for pacity. Another advantage of the Liber­ which no provisions have been made in the subsidy program. In­ tys, he notes. Is the simplicity of stead of moving to correct the their low-pressure reciprocating deficiencies of tlie program, the engine power plant. In an emer­ spokesmen for management, domi­ gency the ships could be manned nated by the major subsidized by inexperienced men in the event companies and runaway operators, all trained seamen were already have simply maintained the exist­ employed. ing situation. The MA policy of scrapping was Nafl Pact Walking around on the deck of a ship may sound like, nothing at all but it's a task which requires con­ siderable concentration. Unfortunately, through poor design or through makeshift improvisations, the decks of most ships are cluttered with padeyes and other protruding obstacles. Consequently, trips and falls are a major cause of shipboard . casualties. When walking on deck, keep your eye on the deck. Montevideo. Another supertanker, the SS Titan, took on 1,549,000 bushels of wheat for Poland out of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Actually the National Defender, at 65,926 deadweight tons, consid­ erably outranks the Transeastern's 46,000 deadweight tons. But in the former's case, It was traveling a little "light." The employment of these giant trade in C-type vessels as they build new ships. However, the up­ grading is proceeding at a limited pace because of lack of funds for the construction of newer ships. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings. are helcl regularly once a month on days In­ dicated by the SIU Con­ stitution, at 2:30 PM 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 include registration num­ ber). The next SIU meet­ ings will be: New York Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 6 7 8 ID 13 14 15 �rave Tight SEAFARERS •> Houston IBU Tugs Tow Sub LOG JannaiT. Mtl TNXsA IBU Constitution Is Approved By RR Tugmen By 3-1 Margin JERSEY CITY—The members of the SIU's Railroad Marine Division —by a three to one majority—have approved their new constitution in a secret ballot mail referendum which ended earlier this month. The final count was 342 in favor, 128 against and 28 void ballots. With the passage of the constitu­ tion, the 850-member Railroad Marine Division officially becomes part of the Inland Boatmen's Union of the SIU. The entire balloting procedure was handled by an outside author­ ity, Prof. Donald Shaughnessy of the faculty of Columbia University. Shaughnessy's selection to conduct Two IBU-manned tugs—the Trojan (at right) and Laura Haythe balloting had previously been den move slowly down-river with World War II sub in tow. approved by RMD membership Tugs hauled vessel five miles to scrapyard in Houston. meetings in all ports. When the balloting ended, Shaughnessy, accompanied by a six-man-rank and file tallying Six man RMD Tallying Committee observes as Prof. Donald committee, picked up the ballots Shaughnessy removes ballots from PO box. (L-R) are: W, which had been mailed to the Ryan, V. Elbert, N. Kasden, W. Fuller, F. Pirone, J. Fadde. General Post Office in Brooklyn, 4. NY. The ballots were picked up on Sunday, January 8 and then taken to the Columbia University Club HOUSTON — Two IBU-manned tugs out of this port re­ in Manhattan for tallying. cently took part in an out of the ordinary operation when Six Men On Committee they hooked their lines to a creaky World War II submarine 1and towed it five miles down Members of the tallying eommitjf {[^ J^iver to a shipyard where the tee were: Vai Elbert and Frank sub was slated to be cut up Pirone, New York Central RR; William Ryan and Norman Kasden, for scrap. DETROIT—Crewmembers and licensed men of the SIUThe tugs Involved in the opera­ Penn RR; W. Fuller, Bush Terminal affiliated Tug Firemen's—contracted tug R. H. Goode (Dun­ tion were the Laura Haden, skip­ and Joe Fadde, Brooklyn Eastern bar & Sullivan) recently rescued three Canadians after their pered by Capt. C. R. Gilchrist and District. service launch overturned in^ the Trojan, commanded by Captain Shaughnessy used the following H. L. Borup. Both vessels are procedure in conducting the tally: the ice-churned Detroit River. McQueen Ltd. to the Windsor, Ont hospital. NORFOLK—As the result of a operated by G & H Towing of Saw Men In Water 1. All envelopes addressed to the According to Fred Cobby, the continuing campaign to organize Houston. Tug Firemen Dave Swan men had been picking up sweepraft Post Office were opened. The inner Enviable Record the crews of tugboats in this area and Leo Alexander, both deck­ markers when a slab of ice hit one and in North Carolina, the SIU's The submarine, the Peto—which envelope, which contained the hands, along with Capt. John Ya- of the tripods and pulled the boat ballot, was removed. Inland Boatmen's Union has filed chalked up an enviable record in nak and engineer Frank Regan two more petitions with the Na­ World War II by either sinking or 2. The number on the inner were pulling two dump scows out and the men down into the water with it. tional Labor Relations Board for damaging 11 enemy ships—was ap­ envelope was checked against a list Express Gratitude elections among the tugmen of parently now considered to be only of qualified voters which was pro­ to Lake Erie when they saw three "If it hadn't been for the men of McAllister and J. J. Greer Co. This scrapyard material in these days vided by the RMD, to ascertain heads bobbing in the water. Quick'action saved James Cobby, the Goode," said Cobby, "we would brings to five the number of re­ of souped-up or atomic subs, whose that no unqualified members had launch operator; Don Munro, have died. Our thanks and grati­ presentation elections which are hulls have been streamlined for voted. engineer aide' and Fred Cobby, tude go to these heroic men." pending. Efforts are being made speed and in some cases, designed Outec Envelopes Destroyed field engineer of the Canadian The Canadians are in good health to organize more fleets here. to fire missiles from the surface 3. The envelopes containing the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Ltd. although, with the exception of About 1,000 tugboatmen In the or from beneath the sea. The area are the targets in this organiz­ government sold Peto to a metal ballots were then opened; the who had spent more than 10 Fred Cobby they are confined in­ doors for a short period. ing campjiign. These men are corporation in Houston which ballots were removed and the minutes in the frigid waters.' The men of the tug Goode The SlU-affiliated Tug Firemen's either unorganized or under con­ made arrangements to have the envelopes were Immediately de­ rubbed the Canadians down and Union sends its congratulations to tract to District 50 of the United craft cut up at Todd Shipyards. stroyed. The IBU-manned tugs hooked on­ 4. The ballots were then separated fed them hot coffee. They were the men of the tug Goode for a Mine Workers. These employees are anxious for representation by to the outmoded craft at her docks into three groups; affirmative, then rushed, by a vessel from job well done. a seamen's union rather than their and towed the sub five miles down negative and voided. river to its final destination. existing operation. 5. The ballots in each grouping The three other companies in were then counted and the results which election petitions are pend­ were recorded. ing are Gulf Atlantic Towing, in Each committee member then Norfolk and Wilmington, NC, and signed a statement attesting to the Cartaret Towing, Morehead City, conduct of the tallying by Shaugh­ NC. nessy, which followed the pro­ The IBU's drive in the Hampton cedures listed and as approved by Roads Area has the full backing the membership. of the local port council. Of the 28 ballots declared void 11 were deemed as such because as The activities of the various many members failed to place inland boatmen, railroad marine their names on the outer envelope; tugs, deep sea tugs and harbor 8 were void because no inner craft under the SIU banner are envelope was used for ballot; an­ dealt with here. The SIU fam­ other 8 were improperly addressed ily includes various groups of and one envelope had no ballot in boatmen throughout the nation either outer or inner envelope. —on the Atlantic and Guif The proposal for a referendum Coasts, on the Mississippi and vote on the new constitution was' Ohio Rivers, the Great Lakes unanimously carried by the mem­ and in Pacific Coast ports. bers in all ports early last month. These craft operate in support of deep sea shipping and sup­ The SIU division originally won plement such shipping in con­ the right to represent the deck­ IN miltm. hands in a series of bargaining Paying a visit to their respective headquarters in River Rouge fined waters. Their activities Mich, are (I. to r.) Frank McCann, of SlU-affilialed Tug concern all seafaring trades. elections under the Railway LaborAct last summer. Workers and Dredge Workers Donald Mariner. IBU Houston Tugs Haul Weary Sub To Scrapping Lakes IBU Men Rescue Three From Icy River Petitions In 5 Tug Co's Lakes Tug, Dredge Men At Hq : rVRTC/CALL �SEAFARERS lUMMffr. IMl LOG Jhtf Ifia« ND MOA^riMA IBU Rail Tugmen Strike NY Roads (Continued from page 3) tral railroad, in an effort to bypasa the picket lines, started making up its freight train crews at outlying commuter stations and sending them into New York. The striking unions promptly retaliated by picketing Grand Central .Terminal and train stations in Westchester RMD Tug Assists 200 Fleeing Fire NEW YORK — Quick-acting crewmen aboard the RMD-manned tug Cleveland (Pennsylvania RR) assisted in rescuing some 200 ship­ yard workers who were aboard the Navy carrier Constellation after it caught fire in the Brooklyn Naval Siiipyard last month. As the fire raged out of control, shipyard workers began sliding down ropes on the port side of the burning ship, to a work barge in the water. Their weight nearly swamped the rig. One tug picked up the men from the barge and transferred them to the IBUmanned tug Clevehsnd, which in turn put them aboard a fishing boat. They then were taken ashore near the carrier. Other harbor tugs at the scene assisted in every way possible to save the lives of trapped or stranded /workmen. At least 90 lives were lost in the fire. Damage estimates were put at $79 million on the supercarrier, which cost about $250 million to construct. County, effectively halting that tactic. At issue in the long dispute are matters involving wages. Job secur­ ity, welfare benefits" and retroao tivity. The railroad's best wage offer called for a two percent base wage boost coupled with a demand that the tugmen surrender cost of living adjustments in effect for three years. The actual gross gain for tugmen would be about $1.20 a week. The most disputed Item has been Job security. The unions have asked for a manning scale In the contract in turn for discussing problems of automation confront­ ing the tugs. The railroad insist on a free hand to reduce manning at their discretion. The only concession won thus far in the bargaining sessions was that the roads agreed to freeze present manning practices for a year after which they would be free to chop any and every rating at their leisure. The unions have pointed oiit that in every other form of marine transportation.—harbor tugs, fresh water and Lakes boats, dredges, coastal ships and deep sea vessels —a manning scale is an established principle written in union con­ tracts. On the Welfare issue, the SIU railroad tugmen are seeking gen­ uine welfare protection for them­ selves and their families under the Inland Boatmen's Welfare Plan. At present, the only benefits are a term insurance policy which the men pay for themselves. Here too, the unions are seeking what all other marine workers enjoy but which has thus far been denied to marine employees of the railroads. The old railroad marine con­ tracts expired November 1, 1959. The railroads are seeking to escape retroactivity by making any con­ tract effective as of July 1, 1960. The strike was called only after all the mediation procedures In the Railway Labor Act had been ex­ hausted and the railroads had re­ fused to budge from their position. IBU Winner in Court; Miami Co. Must Bargain MIAMI—IBU representatives here are stiil battling for a contract on behalf of tug employees of Belcher Oil Company here as a result of company evasion and delays. The fight for an agreement received a big"*" boost this month when the pany attorney refused to accept the regional Federal Court in At­ NLRB findings, insisting that the lanta, Georgia, ordered the com­ challenged ballots should have pany to sit down and negotiate been counted and the SIU should not have been certified. with the SIU's tugboat division. The court ordered the company This led to the court case, with to abide by previous National the court, as In most instances of Labor Relations Board rulings cer­ this kind, upholding the NLRB's tifying the Union as bargaining ruling on the disposition of the' agent for the company's crewmem- challenged ballots. Now meetings are being held by bers. The election took place in 1958 the SIU with the company to get with the SIU winning a majority down to the business of negotiating after challenging four ballots. The an agreement. However, the com­ SIU challenges were upheld by the pany's successful use of stalling NLRB which ordered the company tactics at the Labor Board and in to deal with the Union. the courts under present labor Subsequently, when attempts law, has deprived the crewmemwere made by the SIU to sit down bers of the benefits of Union rep­ at. thb bargaining table, the com­ resentation thus far. RMD, MEBA Pickets Manning The Line IBU Philly Tug Makes Bahama Trip PHILADELPHIA — While most tugs were generally active han­ dling ships here last month, an­ other such vessel—the IBU manned Elizabeth Boyer (Inter­ state Oil Transport)—was taking on a different kind of a Job—one which lasted 20 consecutive days. The "Lizzie" Boyer, as she's known by those close to her, towed one of the company's oil barges to a buyer in Freeport, Grand Baha­ mas, a one-way distance of some 1,400 miles. And, according to a source at Interstate Oil, the tug was "pushed hard" all the way down. Joint union cooperation is illustratoel in this photo showing RMD and MEIA pickets on the lino at the New York-New Haven Terminal in Now York harbor. RMD's Christmas Party Termed Huge Success Mobile Predicts IBU Step-Up JERSEY CITY—The children of IBU Railroad Marine Divi­ sion members, from tots to teenagers, had an afternoon and an evening of it last month at the division's first Christmas party held in the RMD's hall here. present which was appropriate to Approximately 250 chil­ his particular age group or sex, dren, accompanied by their par­ plus a nicely stocked bag of candy, ents,- showed up for the affair, fruit and nuts. which lasted from mid-afternoon A buffet served up consisted of assorted salads, fruit, turkey, ham, until early evening. shrimp, cheeses and beverages. At Santa Appears evening's end the leftovers were Shortly after the event got un­ down to a minimum. Many of the members and their derway, many a child's head was turned (and sometimes shyly) as wives commented that this had Santa Claus appeared on the scene been a most memorable affair and and made the rounds wishing one that they and their children looked and all the greetings of the sea­ forward to next Christmas with the son. Each child received a wrapped RMD. • MOBILE—Tugboat activity hit a fast pace here during December and should remain the sam^ dur­ ing the current month, reports agent Louis Neira. Neira said that the IBU-coatracted tug Margaret Walsh (Mo­ bile Towing and Wreckingi was awarded an estimated four-year contract to haul sulphur from Tampa, Fla., to Beaumont, Tex. Another deep sea tug, the Titan— which was recently purchased by Mobile Towing and Wrecking—is making its first trip under this IBU-contracted company by run­ ning to Maracaibo, Venezuela to pick up a 128-foot loaded barg* and transporting it to New York. Neira also reported that IBU deckhand Malrle Ellis of Gulf Ma­ rine Division, Ideal Cement, re­ ceived an IBU Welfare benefit of $827.45 covering a multiple birth, surgical and medical benefits. Railroad Marine Men, Families At Union Holiday Party In NJ Hail At least 250 children of RMD members were pres­ ent at the Division's first Christmas party last month. Soma of them are pictured at left in group photo with Santa. Above, Nine. 41/2, sings for St. Nick. Her granddad It RMD member Charles Grant. �Face Tea SEAFARERS laaaaiy. IMl 109 GREAT X. Ohio AFL-CIO Will Act On SlU Job Benefit Fight, Other Legislative Goais Detroit MTD Officers At Swearing-in Ceremonies The SIU will present its resolution for wintering unem­ ployment compensation for Great Lakes seamen affected by the Ohio law at a statewide Ohio AFL-CIO Legislative Con­ ference scheduled for the 27th ed by the Ohio AFL-CIO. Experi­ of this month. The conference, called by ence has showed that incorporation the Ohio-AFL-CIO Executive of seamen provisions in an omni­ bill has not proved successful. Board, will be for the pres­ busThe SIU, in pledging support of entation and discussion of Ohio seamen's unemployment Labor's legislative objectives in Ohio rights, is well aware of the hard the forthcoming meeting of the road it has to hoe. This was clearly General Assembly. The SIU will back its resolution shown in the solid Republican presented to the Ohio AFL-CIO opposition in an attempt to extend Newly elected officers and trustees for Detroit and Wayne County Port Council of the Convention held last June in unemployment compensation 13 weeks on any basis in Ohio. Maritime Trades Department are sworn in for two-year terms. They are (I. to r.) Ed Kraftg Cleveland. The load has not lessened either Firemen and Oilers; Mel Peifrey, MEBA; Ed Sims, Tugmen; George Elliott; Carpenters; Want 52 Weeks Benefits with the results of the past Novem­ Thelma O'Oell, Office Employees; Joe Le Plank, Electrical Workers; Fred Fornen, SIU Great The SIU's resolution called for ber election. In the House of Rep­ Lakes District. Great Lakes seamen to be given resentatives the Republicans now 62 weeks of eligibility under the have an absolute two-thirds ma­ unemployment compensation law. jority of the members and in the The SIU's position was unani­ Senate a majority of two. The General Assembly now mously adopted by more than 1,883 delegates representing 770 locals stands at 84 Republicans and 55 With winter weather fast calling a halt to activity on the Great Lakes and harbors, of 69 international unions in Ohio. Democrats in the House and 20 member unions of the Detroit and Wayne County Port Council, Buffalo Port Council, Under present Ohio law, seamen Republicans and 18 Democrats in Duluth Port Council and the Toledo Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department, •mployed by Ohio shipping com­ the Senate. Support of the SIU's resolution AFL-CIO, are readying to-*^ panies are barred from collecting unemployment pay from the fourth for all Great Lakes seamen will cope with the problems that elected officers for the coming two- was attended by 23 delegates who Sunday in December until the come from Senator Frank. Kiog of will come with the opening of year period and prepared for an elected ILA official John Roberts Toledo and Representative Carney the 1961 navigation season. Also, aggressive winter program. Trus­ as president, SIU representativs fourth Sunday in March. The SIU was the only seafaring of Trumbull, who will lead the the port of Alpena is preparing to tees were also elected for the new­ Edward X. Mooney as secretaryly-revitalized group. union in attendance at the con­ fight in the Senate and in the form a similar council. treasurer and Operating Engineer House. Buffalo's port council's meeting representative William Hoch as vention. The Detroit council recently The Ohio AFL-CIO resolution executive vice-president. adopted stated that: "Ohio is the The Duluth Port Council readied only state to deny Great Lakes sea­ themselves for the coming fight men unemployment compensation. against foreign flag shipping by This has caused Ohio to become discussing the number of ruHaway a haven for lake carriers who wish flag ship entries and departures to deprive their seamen of unem­ from the Twin Ports area in 1960, ployment compensation." In Toledo, their port council saw suffer as far as shipping was con­ The SIU will seek to have sepa­ Alpena MTD Active SIU Port Agent Ed Doherty movo Chicago Ships Men cerned. rate legislation tailored to the spe­ CHICAGO — SIU representative up to president and Bernard ALPENA — SIU Port Agent Thanks to the addition of new cific needs of the seamen support- Norman Jolicoeur reports that the Scottie Aubusson reports that with Brocki of the Machinists Lodge fleets in the SIU, a total of 450 annual SIU Christmas dinner was SIU members under the Job Se-r shipping at a standstill over the 105 to the vice-president slot. One of the first problems which celebrated here and it was a huge curity Program were dispatched entire Great Lakes, this port still looks forward to shipping men will face the port councils is the success. Crewmembers and their from Cleveland, throughout the winter lay up since growing threat to the jobs of the families from more than 15 SIU4< 4« 4" Chicago will have SlU-manned Great Lakes and Rivers workers crewed ships attended. posed by "runaway" foreign flag vessels on winter runs. Jolicoeur adds that many of the Detroit Breaks Ice DETROIT — Headquarters re­ Aubusson adds that he visited .ships, which are cutting deeply seamen from this area will mourn CLEVELAND—Bulk cargo ship­ the death of Captain Wixom, Who ports that three SlU-manned ships the PUS hospital and distributed^ into the jobs and wage standards ments on the Great Lakes last year was the director of the Alpena are now plowing through heavy the annual Christmas bonus to all of Great Lakes seamen, shipyard workers and other allied fields. were 15 percent higher than in Boy's Club. ice on the winter run between of the SIU members confined. In Detroit the meeting endorsed 1959, with limestone and iron ore A meeting of all the local un­ Detroit and Toledo. The John C. 4' 4« 4« a call by the Maritime "Trades De­ showing the greatest increases. ions of which their internationals Hay has joined the Sparkman D. partment for a mid-winter LakesTotal bulk shipments in 1960 are affiliates of the Maritime in bringing coal to the Ford Motor Duluth Looks Ahead were 169,810,310 net tons, accord­ Trades Department, will be held Co. And the SlU-crewed Dow DULUTH —The SlU-contracted wide conference of all affiliated ing to the Lakes Carriers Associa­ at the SIU hall January 20. Chemical (Boland & Cornelius) is John C. Hay (Browning), writes unions to map plans for coping tion. Iron ore, including Labrador hauling It for the Detroit Edison SIU Port Agent Gerald Westphal with this threat. 4" 4» t" Locals affiliated with the council shipments, totaled 73,030,945 tons, closed the 1960 shipping season in Co. compaied to 51,450,731 ton the Buffalo Lay-Ups High With the majority of the ships this port loaded with a cargo of ,^re from among the 30 interna­ previous year. tional unions which make up the BUFFALO — SIU Port Agent in lay up, headquarters asks that grain for Buffalo.. Grain shipments were four per­ Roy Boudreau reports that from all SIU members help out during With the season closed, he adds, Maritime Trades Department. cent higher in 1960 than they were all indications this port has a rec­ the winter organization drive by a total of 38 SlU-crewed ships are the year before, while limestone ord lay up fleet. This has resulted telling all their non-union friends laid up here for the winter months. shipments were more than a mil­ in shipping holding its own be­ about the benefits of becoming part 4» 4« 4" lion tons in 1959. Last year was the cause of shifting gangs being dis­ of the SIU's team. Toledo Has 24, Ships fourth best limestone shipping patched from the hall. S> t> t> TOLEDO—A total of 24 SIUperiod on record. Boudreau says that the SIU HEADQUARTERS Only coal shipments declined played host in its new Buffalo hall Frankfort Party Successful manned ships are layed up in the River Rouge i8, Mich. last year, when 46,408,307 tons to the children of members of FRANKFORT—Children of SIU Toledo-Sandusky area reports SIU 10225 W. Jefferson, Vinewood 3-4741 Fred J. Farnen, Secrelarj'-Treasurer were shipped, compared to a little labor unions at a pre-Christmas members in Frankfort took full Agent Ed Doherty. This all adds Stanley F. Thompson, Asst. Sec.-Treas. less than 49,000,000 shipped the party under the au.spices of the advantage of the SIU's Christmas up to the fact that Toledo will be ALPENA 127 River St. a very busy port at fit-out time. previous year. ^ Norman Jolicoeur, Agent. Elmwood 4-3G18 party, writes Port Agent Floyd St. Jo.scph Guild. 735 Washington St. Included in this list are ships BUFFALO, NY In order to encourage Great Hanmer. 4« 4" 4< Roy J. Boudreau, Agent TL 3-0250 Lakes shipping and industry. Sen­ Shipping has been slow because from the following companies: CHICAGO 9303 Ewlng Ave. ator Alexander Wiley 'Rep. of Wis­ Cleveland Sets Record South Chicago. III. of members returning from, vaca­ Boland, Gartland, Pioneer, Buck­ SAginaw 1 0733 CLEVELANil—In checking back tion to their jobs and with Ann eye, Tomlinson, Huron Cement, consin) is seeking $145,000 for the CLEVELAND .....1420 W. 25 St. Army Corps of Engineers to com­ over the I960 sailing season, writes Arbor No. 3 and No. 5 tied up Steinbrenner and Reiss. Stanley Wares, Agent MAin 1-0147 .312 W. 2nd St. Doherty says that the annual DULUTH plete a study of water levels in the SIU Port Agent Stanley Wares, the temporarily. Gerald Westfihal, Agent. RAndoIph 2-4110 Great Lakes to take best advantage records show that shipping on the Hanmer adds that Brother Clem Christmas dinner was a huge suc­ FRANKFORT, Mich. 415 Main St. of the St. Lawrence Seaway. He Great Lakes started out with a Groening passed away last month. cess with a choice of ham or turkey Address Mall to: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 called for completion of a water bang and wound up a fizzle. How­ Groening sailed as a coalpadser on with all the trimmings from "soup Floyd Hanmer, Agent TOLEDO ..120 .Summit St. ever, he says, this port did not A.A. No. 7. levels study begun in 1952. to nuts." CHerry 8-2431 MTD Strengthens Lakes Set-Up Lakes Port Reports Lakes Bulk Cargo Rises SIU Great Lakes Union Halls �SEAFARERS fuuiy* IMI Pare Elevea LOG KES S Santa Claus In Buffalo SiU Hail SIU Crews Drafting Pact Terms in Newly-Won Fleets DETRQIT—Meetings at SIU headquarters in River Rouge have been held for the representatives of the crews of Pioneer and Buckeye vessels and Boland & Cornelius boats for the purpose of drafting a proposed agr^ment and to study SIU representation procedures. The SIU has also" formally notified the Boland the interim agreement ana the Company that it is ready to trust agreement for welfare. Santa Claus paid a visit to the new SIU hall in Buffalo and gave out gifts to more than 200 children of members of labor unions under the auspices of the St. Joseph's Guild. The happy children at the seventh annual party for labor families included children of Seafarers. The kiddies had a time of it and enjoyed themselves immensely. • ' begin bargaining talks. The Pioneer and Buckeye (Hutchinson) representatives met on January 12 and 13 and the Boiand representatives met the following week on the 19th and 20th. The SIU has been enforcing the old contract held with the "inde­ pendent" union In Boland because of a stipulation made by the National Labor Relations Board. Contract Enforced It had been agreed that all par­ ties Involved in the election, what­ ever the outcome, would enforce the contract with the "independ­ ent" union until its expiration date on February 28. The Hutchinson Co. has already signed the Job Security Program, Christmas Is SiU Get-Together Aa enjoyable time was had by all, was the unanimous comment of all who attended the SIU's annual Christmas dinners held in all SIU Great Lakes District ports for Seafarers, members of the family and guests. The dinners, which has be-"*" were served either in the come a tradition in the Great dinners halls or in outside restaurants Lakes District, provided the where the halls are not equipped members not only with turkey and •tuffings, but ai$o the opportunity for a social get-together, which is next to impossible during the sail­ ing season. Lakesmen Meet SIU members, whose primary contact during the shipping season was waving to each other as their boats pass in the rivers and chan­ nels, became better acquainted and introduced their families. In headquarters, members had their choice of turkey or ham in an elaborate meal served in the River Rouge hall. Also on the bill of fare were rolls, salads, relish trays and a choice of pumpkin or apple pie. In all other ports, Christmas The representatives were elected by their crews to bring into the meeting proposals for working rules and also to learn first hand the SIU's program for delegates and the Union's method of ad­ ministration and representation. Briefing Meetings At the two-day meetings, the Hutchinson and Boland represen­ tatives will be briefed on dele­ gates' duties, handiing disputes, contracts, the Job Security Pro­ gram, shipboard meetings, the dis­ trict's administration and the Union's organizing program. The men will also visit the seniority director's office, view the film "This is the SIU" and hear an ex­ planation of the Great Lakes Dis­ trict's position in the SIU family of unions and the Maritime Trades Department. The crew representatives will be paid their expenses, lodging and travel costs while they are attending the meeting. Each crew representative will take back to his vessel a complete kit of material for use by the crew. New Frankfort Hall Now Open FRANKFORT —The new SIU hall in Frankfort, Michigan, is the latest addition to the growing list of Great Lakes ports who have acquired new halls and complete­ ly refurbished them. The new hall at 415 Main St. in downtown Frankfort joins the new SIU halls in Duluth, Alpena, Chicago and Buffalo. Now officially open to the membWship, the spacious structure with the red brick face in front, is busy serving the SIU members in the area. The building was re­ cently purchased and completely refurbished in time for the winter season. The hall is being equipped with a television set, card tables, shuffleboard and a pool table. The lounge section is being furnished with soft lounge chairs for the members to relax, read or sip coffee while waiting to be shipped out. The shipping area of the new hall allows plenty of working space for the office and the dis­ patcher's counter. The SIU Great Lakes Union is « union of, by and for Great Lakes seamen which has. made tremendous progress in advanc­ ing the security of SIU men sailing under its banner. One of its greatest accomplishments is the seniority and job security system which gives Lakes men protection under the searinal shipping set-up. Once confined to inland waters, activities of SIU men on the Lakes now have greater significance with the opening of the Seaway and its use by hundreds of deep sea ships. The Lakes have become America's .fourth seacoast and deveiopments there are of in­ creasing interest to all men in the SIU family of unions. to serve food. The annual Christmas dinner is a long-standing tradition in all of the affiliated unions of the SIUNA. These holiday get-togethers are held in virtually every important port in America. Seafarer Jlin Gamble, watchman on the Peter Reiss and his family at­ tended SIU Christmas Din­ ner in Alpena. Around table are Mofy, Melody Rae, Mrs. Gamble, Perry, Kimberly, Seafarer Gam­ ble, Paul, David and James Gamble, Jr. Great Lakes Shipping Nov. 26, 1960 thru Dec. 23, 1960 ENGINE DECK STEWARD Alpena 1 6 0 7 Buffalo 9 9 0 18 Chicago a 4 2 14 Cleveland? 1 2 0 3 Detroit 38 29 10 77 Duluth 1 3 0 4 31 30 15 76 6 11 0 17 95 94 27 ""216 PORT Frankfort Great Lakes Secretary-Treasurer Fred Farnen welcomes SIU membei? and their families to the Christmas dinner at the Great Lakes headquarters In River Rouge. Toledo TOTAL TOTAL • '• �Fage Twelr* SKMFAnEHS ltd LO€ Hits Deck At New Orleans Report To Kennedy Slams ICC; Hits MSTS, Maritime Board WASHINGTON—The Interstate Commerce Commission, the Federal Maritime Board, the Military Sea Transport Service and other Government agencies have been raked over the coals^in a report drafted for incoming President Kennedy by James M. Landis. As a result, the operations of these agencies are scheduled for been charged by the SIU and dom­ ing Federal Maritime Board should overhaul in the new adminis­ estic ship operators with being in* be lifted. The FMB frequently acts tration. The result may well be of considerable benefit to domestic shipping and to American-flag operations at large. Should the Landis recommenda­ tions be carried out they would meet many of the objections voiced by ship operators and maritime "un­ ions at a variety of Congressional hearings. The Landis report calls for dras­ tic overhaul of the ICC, which has Retired SlU Man Finds New Home HAIFA, Israel—A lifelong dream has come true for veteran Sea­ farer Morris M. Schapiro, now re­ tired in Israel with the aid of an SIU disability-pension. He'll b^72 next month. Touring historic landmarks and biblical sites from his home base In this - Mediterranean port city, Schapiro is "having the time of my life" and keeping posted on Union activities via the SEAFARERS LOG. An oldtimer in the steward department, he joined the SIU at the Port of Kew Orleans a few weeks after the Union was established in 1«38. Age didn't prove much of a drawback to a c-v—•— life at sea. He Schopiro was forced to call it quits in 1955, when high blood pressure as a re­ sult of a nervous condition put him on the sidelines. He was 66 at the time, following his last trip on the SS Almena as a messman. Scha­ piro qualified to receive the SIU disability-pension shortly after, and credits the $35 weekly check as a "Godsend." Prior to leaving the States, he lived in Miami and, earlier, in New York City. Born in Lithuania, Schapiro lauds his SIU seagoing career and Union benefits for giv­ ing him the means to live out his days in comfort here. collusion with the railroads to de­ in an arbitrary manner without stroy domestic shipping. Landis settled standards. Groups of exalso recommends revision of the Government lawyers have too much transportation laws to give ship influence in FMB affairs. • Arf office should be set up for operators equal treatment with the the Coordination and Development railroads. In addition, Landis proposes a of Transportation Policy to develop halt to GoVernment-owncd compe­ and implement national transport tition with private transport sys­ policy. This office should be direct­ tems which would seem to be ly responsible "to the President. aimed directly at MSTS competi­ tion with private shipping. MSTS is still the largest single cargo car­ rier under the American flag. Other sections of the Landis re­ port blasted the "fog of secrecy" Seafarer Hmry Moos is shown speaking on one of "Hie issues surrounding the actions of the Fed­ up before fhe January membership meeting in New Orleans. eral Maritime Board and the lack of any standards. In order to develop fair and ef­ Mf, Vernon Victory fective national transportation pol­ icy, Landis proposes that an office be set up directly under the Presi­ NEW YORK- -One" of the early dent to take responsibility for such figures in the sailors' movement a policy. during the 1930's, veteran Seafarer Aside from his proposals for basic changes in law and proce­ William C. McCuistion died here of dure, Landis was particularly criti­ accidental injuries on January 13. cal of the ICC for its clumsy and He was 59 last month. McCuistion was the victim of a cumbersome procedures and the BOSTON—Victory Carriers, Inc. will take delivery this delays in acting on rate cases. subway station fall near SIU head­ month of its first 46,000 ton supertanker. The ship, to be quarters and died in nearby Meth­ Shipping companies have often odist Hospital. He had suffered christened the Mt. Vernon Victory, is the first of two the com­ complained that even though they might win a case involving a rate from a heart ailment for the past pany will add to its fleet in"* protest, the procedure takes so few years. 1961. The second 46,000-tonner Isthmian. Despite low charter Well known for his role in the many months that the ship oper­ will be ready in June or July. rates, the company's Victorys have ator suffers serious losses in the seamen's movement in the early Barring the unexpected. Victory been active virtually without a halt days, he was prominent in efforts process. Carriers will take the ship on during the past three years. Following are somq of the major to revive seamen's unions in the January 27 and put it into service Originally, Victory Carriers, recommendations made by James 1930's. owned by the Onassis interests, He later participated prom­ immediately for the MSTS. The was slated to build three tankers, R. Landis in his report to incoming giant tanker is slated to load in inently in the fight on Communist President Kennedy: the Caribbean for two trips to one of them in the 100,000-ton • Individual ICC commissioners power bids on the US waterfront. Honolulu and one to the West range, in exchange for trading out must be assigned the responsibility A member of the engine depart­ Coast. 12 tankers and two Libertys. ment, he sailed in the black gang of making rate decisions. . Among them were the mediumThe new ship will be powered by sized supertankers Lake Georga • Government policy should with the SIU since 1942. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. a geared turbine generating a nor­ and Olympic Games, plus ten T-28. encourage joint service between all forms of transportation. (This has Dollie M. Crawford, and a sister, mal shaft horsepower of 13,600 The entire transaction was a long beeii sought by domestic ship both of Tampa. Private services rpms. It will be air-conditioned subject of a Congressional inves­ were followed by burial at Green­ throughout and will have a swim­ tigation which *4^08 particularly operators.) • The Interstate Commerce Act wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, last ming pool. critical of Victory Carrier's delay The Mt. Vernon Victory was in carrying out the construction should be amended to abolish the Monday. built at the Bethlehem Steel yard end of the bargain. The 100,000ICC's -authority to grant railroads in Quincy, Mass. The keel was laid ton tanker still has not been start­ relief against water carrier com­ petition. on September 14, 1959 and the ed although the agreement was • The cost of operation should If a crewmember quits while ship was launched on October 27, made almost three years ago. be the principal factor in deter­ a ship is in port, delegates 1960. The Mt. Vernon Victory and mining a transportation rate. (Rail­ are asked to contact, the hall her sister ship, as yet unnamed, roads have often carried items immediately for a replace­ will be 705 feet long and 102 feet below cost to take business away ment. Fast action on their part wide, and will draw 38 feet. from steamships). The Mt. 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OF CROP J-OSSgS. 4 • • �fMMUr* IMI Optical Benefif SEAFARERS Fas* Thlrfeca LOG Years Old 4,800 GET FREE SlU EYEGLASSES One of the most widely used SIU welfare" benefits, the Union's free eyeglass program Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director has amply demonstrated its value to Seafarers over the past 2V2 years. Established in June, 1958, the optical benefit has provided almost 4,800 pairs of eyeglasses at no cost to Seafarers through the end of 1960. Serv- • '— US Stands Alone On Health Care Icing the seagoing member­ ing reputable optical practitioners and, except for very specialized One of the hard realities of ouF*^merican .system is that we are ship through optical centers in each area. The service was ex­ lenses, the completed glasses are perhaps the only highly-industrialized nation in the world that doesn't in nine different US ^orts, this benefit program has operated to date at the relatively modest cost of $43,000. Under the terms of the benefit set up through the SIU "Welfare Plan, a Seafarer requiring eyeglasses is able, when necessary, to renew them once every two years. In the Interim, complete eye check-ups are available through the separate network of modern SIU clinics. The eyeglass program was inau­ gurated at a time when a regular eye examination and routine, nonspecialized lenses ran up a bill of $^5-30 for an Individual Seafarer In some ports. After a careful study of the problems, the SIU program was launched simultaneously in the Ports of New York, Baltimore, Mobile and New Orleans by utiliz- Double Duty Dad Proud dad is Seafarer Arthur Harrington, bosun on SS Ocean Evelyn, after birth of twin boys at home in Charleston, Mass. The boys, named George and, Jeremiah, are the 34th set of SIU twins and drew $400 in maternity benefits plus two $25 bonds. tended early in 1959 to cover Houston, Philadelphia and San Francisco. Last year, facilities in Chicago and Boston were added to the list. The 4,800-eyeglass-figure covers 2,280 benefits provided in the first year of operation, 1,387 the second year and approximately 1,100 in­ cluding renewals so far since last May. Appointments are made in ad­ vance through the Union hall while a Seafarer is on the beach usually ready a few hours after the examination The benefit has also always covered the needs of disabled sea­ men receiving the $35 weekly SIU special disability'pension. In ad­ dition, the Welfare Plan last May authorized an outlay of up to $25 at an optical facility close to their homes for disabled brothers living some distance from a specified optical center. This spares them the hardship of unnecessary lengthy travel away from home. 9 More Seafarers Retire On Pension NEW YORK—No longer able to sail and earn a livelihood, nine more Seafarers have qualified for the $35 weekly SIU disability-pension to start off the New Year. Most of the oldtimers are 65 or over with"*^ long seagoing careers behind manently idled Brother Antoniadis, ending a 50-year sailing career that them. The latest additions to the bene­ fits' roster, approved by the Wel­ fare Plan trustees, are: Charles P. Achoy, 65; James Antoniadis, 65; Antonio Castro, 65; Alexander Cherney, 67; August F. Eklund, 34; James N. Kennedy, 66; Luciano Labrador, 62; George H. Reier, 65, and John W. Tingle, 58. All have been certified "not fit for duty" permanently and qualify for life­ time benefits. Just paid off as the chief cook on the SS Chick­ asaw, Brother Achoy has wound up a long run Achoy of steady ship­ ping that began in 1942. A native of the British West Indies, he lives today with his wife Rita in New York City. He's no longer able to work due to an arteriosclerotic heart condition. A similar 'condition has per- Make Advance Appointments For New York USPHS Clinic NEW YORK—Seafarers seeking treatment by the USPHS outpatient clinic here are advised to note a new system of appointments being tried by the clmic in an effort to elim­ inate waiting time. It will not affect emergency cases, which are still being admitted immediately. The change, instituted here ten days ago. also does not affect practices at outpatient clinics in other ports. Under the appointment system, everyone seeking medical treatment at the New York outpatient facility Is requested to telephone, wire or write in advance-for an appointment. Where possible, a specific time should be requested and, if time per­ mits, a confirmation will be sent by the USPHS. Seamen are urged to include their USPHS register number when applying. It is expected this system will expedite matters on arrival at the clinic, since necessary medical files can be made avail­ able in advance and thus reduce waiting time. A special telephone service has been installed to facilitate appointments during clinic hours Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. This number is BArclay 7-6150. In the event treatment is necessary after regular hours or on weekends and national holidays. Seafarers should contact the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. started in his native Greece. A New York resident, he was on the SS Longview Victory as oiler until last October. He's sailed with the SIU in the black gang since 1939. Brother Castro has worked only three ships since 1939 and came into the SIU in 1940 when P&O's SS Florida was signed up. Born in (Continued on page 14) Reier Tingle consider the health of all iis citizens a primary responsibility. Wo have heard a great deal of debate and confused talk over the years about so-called "Government medicine" and "socialized medicine." These two labels by themselves have succeeded to date in sidetracking responsible plans for medical care program on a national scale. They have, in fact, pigeonholed progressive programs not only for all Americans but especially for the oldtimers and the aged who often need help the most. It's true that the 1960 session of Congress adopted a dried-up form of "Medicare" for the aged which is to be administered individually by the states. However, this particular leg­ islation is tied up wLh a pauper's oath feature labeling everyone who uses it an outright charity case, and it cannot go into operation with­ out separate state action. So far, as expected, only two states out of 50 have passed any kind of legislation along these lines; many may never do so. The net re­ sult is a mockery of the declared purposes of this Federal law. There is also a serious constitutional question involved here since people in every state pay the same Social Security tax rate but may not derive equal benefits. Due to differing state laws and attitudes of two people with the same circumstances living in different states, one may qualify for benefits and one may not. It's difficult to see how we can consider this any kind of progress in aiding public health. iit iit if other developments arising out of last year's Social Securiay amend­ ments are equally disheartening. There has been a great to-do about the liberalizing of the disability benefit feature of the national law. Accordingly, there now is no provision requiring disabled workers otherwise eligible to wait until they hit 50 before they can get any benefits. Yet even with the age barrier removed, other limiting fea­ tures of the law assure that very few will derive •actual cash benefit from the change. The net accomplishment is practically zero. One change passed last ^ear that goes into effect now in 1961 is a provision raising the earnings limit for, people retired on Social Security. The old law denied a month's benefit for every $80 or frac­ tion of $80 in earnings over a flat $1,200 ceiling. This was a harsh provision sincfe a man might make $1,281 during the year and lose considerably more in the form of two months' benefits. Yet what is the justice of a "liberal" amendment that impose an outright 50 percent or 100 percent tax on tiie already limited earn­ ings of retired people? The new set-up is this: For every dollar of earnings above $1,200 and up to $1,500, an oldtimer has to turn back 50 cents in benefits. If earnings go above $1,500, he must turn back $1 for $1. Whether you consider that the average Social Security benefit today is in the neighborhood of $75 monthly, you wonder how many an oldtimer manages to live at all unless he also becomes a drain on other welfare funds or on his family. Without a fair amount of outside earnings (assuming he's well enough to do any work), or union benefits where they're available, he's completely .strapped. It's hard to see why this $1,200 ceiling simply can't be upped to $1,500 or $1,800 without pulling back half or all of every dollar in benefits up to that amount. (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) SIU Aids Hospital 'Cheer-Up Fund' Antoniadis Castro Chemey Eklund Kennedy Labrador SIU Welfare Rep. Tom Gould presents $100 Union donation to Mrs. M. Vincent at USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, NY, to help pay cost of new drapes for patients' dining areas. Mrs. Vincent, chief of dietetics, said other organizations had made similar commitments in move to brighten up hospital decor. �SEAFARERS Fage Fourteea Jammtrr, IHl LOG SlU Blood Bank Aided 200 Seamen, Dependents In 2 Yrs. Seafarers Hit Wrong December Port NEW YORK—Almost 200 Seafarers, SIU wives and dependents have utilized the lifegiving emergency benefits of the SIU Blood Bank since the program began two years ago. The bank dispatched 618 pints of blood to hospitals all over the US during the period, and began its third year this ' month with a balance of 74j^ large quantities of blood anywhere process, contributions increased 20 percent and "withdrawals" almost pints. (Earlier figures below). in the US on short notice. doubled. This emphasizes the need The far-flung activities of the Union's blood bank got underway on January 5, 1959, when Seafarers •t headquarters began building up a reserve of blood through dona­ tions handled by the SIU Welfare Plan's clinic in New York. A total of 1,439 pints have been contri­ buted to date. About 50 were re­ jected during later processing. The bank operates through a na­ tional clearing house under a standard processing and storage arrangement which allots half the blood collected to the Brooklyn Donor Center, Inc. This makes it possible for the Union to provide Blood used by a patient In Mo­ bile or Seattle is charged to the Union's account in Brooklyn by the clearing house. In this way, especially in emergencies, no delay is involved in supplying the neces­ sary pints of blood. The Union's teletype network linking all ports speeds verification of all "with­ drawals" within a few minutes' time. The bank closed out Its first year with a balance of 98 pints but wound up its 1960 activity "in the red" by withdrawing more blood than it -was credited with during the 12-month-period. This accounts for the smaller balance on hand at the end of 1960 although, in the to constantly build reserves against future large-scale emergencies. The amount of blood used on behalf of a single patient has in­ cluded up to a dozen pints at one clip and in some very serious cases as many as 35 pints have been supplied during a few weeks of hospitalization. About half the blood used has been required dur­ ing the three fall months pips De­ cember each year. This appears to be the time of year most emer­ gencies and serious • surgery occur. Donors for the bank can apply any time on the second deck at SIU headquarters, where appoint­ ments are arranged for the Clinic. Normally the Steel Executive spends a good deal of its time in the tropics, but the schedule caught it in Brooklyn in De­ cember in the midst of a snow storm. Bosim Ted ChUfmhl, and Seafarers Henry Gordon and John Abraham are making the best of it while securing safety pet. Nine More Seafarers On Pension (Continued from page 13) £pain, he made a carpenter's or ordinary seaman's slot on the Flor­ ida and the SS Florida State his steady berth except for a year on tfc.^ old Seatrain New Orleans in 1945-'46. He's unfit for duty be­ cause of cerebral arteriosclerosis. He and wife Eusebia make their home in Miami. Working ashore as a cook and then for the former US Maritime Service, Brother Cherney made his first SIU ship just before the end of World War II. He's a long way from his native Russia today and lives with his wife Anna in Atlan­ tic City, NJ. Since his last ship, the SS Yorkmar, in May, he's been permanently disbaled by Osteo­ arthritis. Born in Finland, Brother Eklund made his first American ship in 1918, sailed off and on until 1923, came back in '34 and was one of the earliest members of the SIU In 1939. Disabled by Addison's dis­ ease, a glandular ailment, he wai forced to call it quits after paying off as bosun on the SS Denton a year ago. He and his wife Ellen Jive in Rockland, Mass. Shipping with the SIU starting In 1942, Brother Kennedy has sailed steadily since then as a util­ ity rating in the galley. He com­ pleted his last trip on the SS Gal­ loway last May when failing vision and a heart ailment beached him for good. He lives with a sister in Wyckoff, NJ. Brother Labrador began sailing In 1922 and has been shipping in black gang ratings aboard SIUcontracted vessels since 1941. He's a native of the Philippines and cur­ rently lives with a daughter in New York City. He was tagged unfit for duty permanently because of a heart condition and an eye ailment after a trip on the SS John B. Waterman last October. A deck department veteran. Brother Reier had 20 years at sea behind him when he started ship­ ping SIU in 1947. He had to quit Bailing in May, after a trip on the SS Edith, due to cerebral arterioEclerosis. He and his wife Lottie live in Baltimore. An early member of the SIU in 1939, Brother Tingle has been idled years since a trip as messman on the SS Yorkmar 18 months ago. His medical states he's not fit for duty permanently due to a Bpinal ailment. Tingle makes his home in West Cape May, NJ. Seafarers In Drydock The following is the latest available list of Seafarers in hospitals around the country. USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Darcan O. Coker Charles Robinson Elmer E. Lamb Sten T. Zetterman John Mack VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Woodrow Davis VA HOSPITAL FORT MILEV. CALIF. Frank WaU Howard J. Watts VICTOR CULLEN STATE HOSPITAL CULLEN. MARYLAND Alvino Terrazas Carlton Roberta USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Davis Danos MaK Olson B. F. Deibler Bozo G. Zelencio Thomas R. Lehay SAILORS- SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NY Thomas Isaksen Bart E. Guranick Hennine Bjork A. B. Gutierrez VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS E. McElehenny Edward Talbot VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONN. John J. DriscoU Henry ET Smith VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. R. J. Arsenault VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY Chas. O. Bbrgagna VA HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. James Barrett Robert Ferguson Matthew Bruno A. A. Franklin James Cardell US SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL WASHINGTON. DC Wm. H. Thomson TRIBORO HOSPITAL JAMAICA, LONG ISLAND. NY James Russell USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. AIvols Green Paul C. Norton USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. W. J. BacrlUeaux Leon Maas Felix MarcUnU Alton BeU William Mauldln Roderick Brooks Emmett W. Mayo Jose A. Carcomo Ancil Cunningham Clarence Mazouo Chas. Cunningham James McFarlin Chas. R. Dalcourt John C. Moore James T. Moors Woodrow Davis Alonzo W. Morris Hugh Dick Restetuto Oiarts Guy Divialo Walter B. Orr E. Englehardt Eugene Plahn Daniel J. Fegan Vincent Fitzgerald Junest P. Ponson Milton Poole Claude Fowler Hugh . Gallagher Harold Restucher N. Reznlckenko C. A. Gardner Calvin A. Rome Henry C. Gerdes Arthur O. Roy Giles Glendennlng Marirtn B. Sails Alvln Henderson Harold P. Scott Emil Herek Marlin Sheeter B. L. Jarrett Luther SpeU William T. Jones Irvin W. .^udduth Leonard Kay William Thornton Edward Knapp Faustlno Torres Mike Kowdourdls William Treadway Leo Lang Roy E. Truly Harold I..aumann Ernest C. Vitou G. K. Lima George Williams Millard Locklear Herbert Young Thomas G. Lyons USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Felipe Martines Hack Acosta J. J. McLaughlin Elden Bartlett William Pleszezvlt Andrew Flaherty Vincent Rizzuto Gorman T. Glaze William H. Rollins William Higgs Richard B. Waters Everrett Hodges Ira Willoughly J. J. Maconchuck USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Alfred Booth Arthur Kavel George Brady Carl Kendall Paul De Los Santos Ben G. Ladd Monroe C. Gaddy Donald F. Mease Robert Gothria B. R. Stalsworth John Hudgins William R. Walker August Jensen SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid November 21—December 18, 1960 Number AMOUNT PAID Of Benefits Hospital Benefits (Welfare) 5400 $16,895.50 Death Benefits (Welfare) 15 55,500.00 Disability Benefits (Welfare).. 766 26,810.00 Maternity Benefits (Welfare).. 32 6,400.00 Dependents Benefits (Welfare). 179 47,295.85 Optical Benefits (Welfare).... 126 1,187.33 6518 $154,088.68 1306 $218,087.18 TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 7824 $372,175.86 Summary (Welfare) Vacation Benefits None of the figures in the above summaries indicate the amounts paid for various other Welfare Benefits for SIU men and their de­ pendents, such as scholarship payments, meal books, training facilities, medical examinations, and similar items. r J.. Bairar Sot e'-** aiwJ t» «!>• . An SIU Blood Donor Certificate (sample above) Is given to evety person donating to the SIU Blood Bank, which is maintained through the SIU Clinic in Brooklyn. The bank supplies Seafarers or members of their families with blood anywhere in the United States and has been in operation since January, 1959. Through an arrangement with a national clearing house, blood can be supplied on short notice lis any emergency. Donors can arrange appointments on the 2nd deck at SIU headquarters, one block from the Clinic. The whole procedurs takes only a few moment's time. USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Raymond O. Brown Clyde H. Jcrnlgaa John H. Fcrguion Robert W. Scalea John Hurigan Ernest H. Webb USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Marvin George Gerald Nance Wlddie G. Hinson Henri J. Robin. Jr. NAVAL AIR STATION HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Ralph McDarles Wm. Trucsdell Wm. H. Newsom USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY Charles Ackerman Issac McCants Joseph Barrios Leoncio Maisanet Roberto Bosco Michael Mlchalik Robert Brennan Amiel Mitchke Arthur Camara Dan S. Munro Richard Cavanaugh Wm. M. Murphy Chung S. Ony Garlind Colon Syephen Dint Wlnford Powell Leonard Pretlous A. N. Fernandez George Fiance Joe Ramos Manuel Rodriguez Edw. T. Glazer Eugencie Gonzales Sherman Shumate Daniel Guerrero Collsto Siaran Joseph GuiUory Stefan Sorczyk James Helgoth Edward Taylor Fleming Higgason Lucien Thcriot Isldoro Valles Konstant Kaln John J. Kennedy Wm. F. Vaughail Thomas Lauer Bjorn Wagones Frank Little Robert Welker SIU Blood Bank Invenfory Period: November, 1960 Pints Contributed .... 84 Pints Rejected 1 Pints Credited AV/t (Under a standard arrangement with the Brooklyn Donor Center Inc., 50% Is alloted for service, processing and storage.) Previous Balance .... 97V4 139 Pints Used 57 Balance On Hand _ December 1, 1960 .. 82 * * » BANK NEEDS 418 PINTS TO MEET GOAL OF 500 Physical Exams-- All SIU Clinics Month Of November, 1960 Port Baltimore Houston .. Mobile ... New Orleans New York TOTAL ... Seamen 95 109 -343 Wives 4 3 4 7 19 37 Children TOTAL 6 105 13 66 1 73 a 124 24 386 ' 52 754 �Iaaaai7> INl SEAFARERS Page FUteeu LOG '...Well, I Guess This Is What They Call FREE ENTERPRISE...' Z«e8:lsla.tive Ray Murdock, Director FOREIGN TRADE ROUTE.—FMB has ruled that Foreign Trade Route No. 33—Great Lakes/Caribbean is an essential foreign trade route of the United States. FMB agreed to permit Grace Line to dis­ continue its service on this route and a review of the essentiality of this Route was requested. After reviewing all factor involved, the Board concluded that even though trade had fallen off from the high level it reached in 1957, the total value of US trade with the Caribbean in 1959 amounted to $7.2 billion. This is about one-fourth of the total value of all the US export-import trade. Four million tons of export cargo were carried in dry cargo vessels during the year, ^ J- and it is indicated that a substantial part of this ex~ port trade originated in the area around the Great Lakes. However, the Bo^d did change the require­ ments for US-flag service on the route during the open season of navigation on the Lakes. The re­ quirement set is for fortnightly sailings to the is­ lands in the Greater Antilles and two sailings per month to the North Coast of South American. Pre" viously the Board had ruled that there should be weekly service to the North Coast of South America from the Great Lakes. !•$>$• For years the SIU and other seamen's unions have mounted a continuous attack on the runaway registries. They have em­ phasized that use of Liberian or Panaman­ ian ship registries by American operators deprives American seamen of jobs and the US of considerable tax revenue. The unions have also pointed out that runaway ships cannot be relied on in an international emergency. The runaways have underscored this fact by eagerly seiz­ ing Soviet Union tanker charters. More recently, the SEAFARERS LOG re­ ported that runaway ship operations are re­ sponsible for a sizable portion of the dollar and gold drain which has caused so much concern about the stability of our economy. The runaways then, have done damage to American seamen, to American shipping, to the Federal budget and to the US dollar and balance of trade. But there is another aspect uf runavJ^ay operation which is equal­ ly damaging. That is the impact of the runaways—^hip or shoreside—on attitudes toward the United States in other parts of the world. The runaway operation helps spread an inaccurate image of Arnericans as people who are anxious to exploit low-rwage foreign labor for the benefit of "greedy capitalists" back home. Americans are always at a loss to under­ stand why much of the outside world sees us as heartless bosses exploiting hungry workers. Americans know this is a false image, with a few glaring exceptions. But the face of American capitalism which for­ eigners see overseas all too often resembles the picture drawn by the Communists— simple "dollar iniperialism" as the Latin Americans call it. Take West Indies Fruit and Steamship as one example. This American-owned, Liberian-flag company ran between the US and Cuba. Its crews were Cuban seamen. When, early in 1960. the SlU organized one crew, that of the SS Sea Level, the company fired them all, then forced them to repudiate the union in order to regain their jobs. Subse­ quently, when the National Labor Relations Board investigated the case, the company escorted the Cubans to the NLRB office under armed guard This same company got the job of evac­ uating American embassy employees from Havana after we broke off relations with Cuba. Cuban waterfront workers who saw our officials sailing on this company's ves­ sel are undoubtedly familiar with what hap­ pened to the Sea Level crew. No wonder Castro and his Communist allies have no trouble inflaming them against the US. Take the case of the Ore Monarch, whose West Indian crewmembers signed up with the International Maritime Workers Union. They too were forced to recant and join a company-sponsored dummy union. Take the case of the Yarmouth crew, men from Jamaica, Cuba, Trinidad and South America, all of whom" were fired for daring to ask the shipowner for SIU union repre­ sentation. Take the case of the Standard Oil attor­ ney who boasted at a court hearing ho\y Italians "swim out to the ship" to get a job when an Esso runaway tanker pulls into Genoa. Sure,' the Italians, Greeks, Cubans, Ja­ maicans, Indians and Chinese want the jobs. But the jobs are not- going to make them love the US, because they know that Amer­ ican ship operators are paying from onefourth to one-tenth the wage which Ameri­ cans get for the same work, often on the same kind of ship on the same run! On the contrary, nothing is better cal­ culated to make foreign nationals hate the United States than the knowledge that they are being exploited by American corpora­ tions as a cheap labor pool—whether they are working for 35 cents an hour in a Pacific cannery, or getting $60 a month on a pas­ senger ship. It's time then, for the President and the Congress to take a hard look at the damage done by the runaways to the standing and security of the United States in the world community. FISH REPORTS—Faced with the choice of carrying marine insur­ ance at excessively high costs or carrying no insurance, several organi­ zations of commercial fishermen are considering the establishment of marine insurance pools with the possibility of obtaining marine insur­ ance at lower costs. The Branch of Economics of BOCF has been re­ quested to advise a Gulf Coast group of fishing vessel owners on how marine insurance might be handled through a pool arrangement. The premiums of marine insurance have been rising. Insurance companies lay the blame on rising accident rates and alleged padded claims for damage. At the present time many fishing vessel owners are operating without insurance. Some vessel-owner groups, particularly on the West Coast, have been able to demonstrate that marine insurance costs can be cut by self-policing methods and by cutting overhead costs. Theso groups have restricted membership to the best class of risks and hav« built up a surplus against claims by pooling premiums, and adjusting their own claims . . . The US commercial fish catch for the year 1960 is expected to total between 4.9 and 5 billion pounds, about the'same as the previous 5-year average. However, the catch is expected to be below the 1959 figure. According to BOCF, if the landings in November and December are normal, the total catch for this year could be the nation's third largest. For the second time the catch used for industrial purposes—fish meal, oil, and animal food—will exceed that taken for human food. This will occur despite the fact there was a decline of about 200 million pounds in the catch of industrial fish. Landings of all major industrial items—menhaden, Alaska herring, and New Eng­ land trash fish—were down. The catch for human consumption will show a small increase due to larger catches of salmon, Maine herring, jack mackerel, shrimp, and ocean perch. The value of the 1960 catch tr fishermen will probably exeeed the $246 million received in 1959. t t i» CHANGE OF ADMINISTRATION.—President-elect John F. Kennedy has completed the selection of his cabinet. Arthur Goldberg, special counsel to the AFL-CIO, and general counsel to the Steelworker.s* Union has been appointed Secretary of Labor. C. Douglas Dillon who played such a prominent role in the SS CLEOPATRA case, has been named Secretary of the Treasury. The Senate Committee on Post Of­ fice and Civil Service has compiled an interesting document entitled "Policy and Supporting-Positions", which gives a listing of all policy making positions open to Presidential appointment. President-elect Kennedy will have the opportunity to make one appointment to th« ICC as soon as he is sworn in. The next vacancy occurs December 31, 1961 and one more the following year; but it will not be until early 1964 that the Kennedy appointees to this vital agency will form a ma­ jority of the Commission. NLRB will be a captive of Eisenhower ap­ pointees until the end of 1962, and it will be February 1, 1962 before President-elect Kennedy can change the make up of the National Me­ diation-Board. Despite the preponderance of Republican appointees to the various commissions and agencies many people feel that Presiden­ tial leadership will be exerted to bring about a change in the attitude of these groups to be closer to the Administration viewpoint, which is certainly to be desired in view of the President-elect's concern over the plight of the maritime industry. 4- 4> • 4> BALANCE OF PAYMENTS DEFICITS.—A Japanese firm, the Toyode Motor Company, negotiated for a loan from the Export-Import Bank to acquire $1 million tor the purchase of machine tool equipment. Pub­ lic Resolution 17 requires that 100 percent of such loan cargoes b« carried in American-flag vessels unless MA grants a waiver. The firm asked that Publie Resolution 17 be waived to the extent of allowing 50 percent of the cargoes to be imported into Japan on Japanese-flag vessels. Maritime Administrator Vice-Admiral Ralph E. Wilson denied the request for waiver. This is the first time in a number of years that a request for a waiver has heen denied. Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D) Washington, SIF chairman, sent a telegram to Wilson urging him to withstand pressure to change his decision. In the past MA has granted waivers to recipients of loans, whenever the recipient nations grant "parity of treatment" for US vessels in their foreign trade. The recent directive of President Eisenhower to stem the out flow of US dollars to correct our adverse balance of payments was one of the factors in reaching the decision to refuse the waiver. Magnuson told Wilson, "Depressed conditions of our shipping industry and the Im­ portance of shipping earnings toward improving the balance of inter­ national payments make it mandatory that we all take practical steps to assure maximum use of United States flag vessels in the carriage of government aided and financed cargoes of every kind." It is strongly rumored that the State Department has intervened with FMB on be­ half of the company and is asking that the waiver be granted because of possible political repercussions in Japan. �Face SfadMi SEAFARERS I ', tm LOO " ' iilliiP --j I Enjoying ccffeeflme-on the Kathryn (Bull) are II. tor.) Esttbon Cnil, chief itewardi Luls CorbOM, ABt F« Aponte, eng. util.t Julio Flores, AB; Fred Oeshndn, Sr. wiper. thig se/ecf/on Perched high up on Hurricane (Waterman) AB Joe Do Jessa changes cargo light bulbs aft. of photog of 5IU men In all deparfmenfswag taken aboard a number of Sf(l vessels at sea and In port. Iberville crewmen display SlU safety award (I. to r.) James Stewart, Jose Mefondez, Nils Beck. Mike, the parakeet, bends ear of chief steward Red Simmons on Steel Voyager. In Hurricane engine room 1st asst. R. Endelmon jives orders to oilers (I. to r.) D. McGroth, L and Rufus Cobb. On deck of Bizabeth (Bull) are (I. to r.) Nell Abernathy, fob Dillon. Frank Gaspar, oarp.t H. Julian, bosun; Louis Colon, utility. Gaspar built crossover safety ladder over winch (rear). i;a: Menu is discussed in Hurricane galley by (I. to r.) G. Ploomon, 3rd cook; R. Hara, utility and N. Orencio. chief cook. I® • Wis Chief steward Juan Rueda of Alcoa Ranger relaxes In his foc'sle with a mystery thriller while off duty, • �Jaiiaar7> MEAFARERS LOO Pare SeTenfeea 1 i Hurricane FWT Antonlo Zcloya Is shown et ves ^el't main control board. William SmoHiors, steward dept., stands before mirror etching In Kathryn's sa oon mess. 1 i Chief cook Carl Carlson carves freshly-roasted ham for Ocean Evelyn's lunch. > t i 1 r » I I > 1 > I ' ^^ork moving steel plate for Ocean Evelyn engine room stores are (I. to r.) John Chelton, engine utility, William Woottdn and Ralph Whitely. Plate took some manhandling as it weighed about 250 pounds. A few well-placed rollers beneath the object made the task easier, however. Alcoa Ranger baker Jim Foircloth turned out elaborate birthday cake for ship's skipper, Coptoin Miller. �ImuucT, Itn Old-Time Fisherman Atlantic Fishermen Elect O'Brien, Green BOSTON—^In their first election since their recent affilia­ tion with the SIU of North America, members of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union have named Thomas "Obie" O'Brien, sec­ retary-treasurer by close to a-* the SIUNA by a lopsided majority three to one margin. Others elected, along with in a secret ballot referendum. Fish Unions Happy With New Senator GLOUCESTER, Mass. — Fisher­ men on the East Coast were cheered by the appointment of Benjamin A. Smith, mayor of Gloucester to the Massachusetts Senate seat vacated by incoming President John Kennedy. Senator Smith will fill out the unexpired two-year term of the new Presi­ dent. A new Senator from Massa­ chusetts will be chosen in state­ wide voting in 1962. The Smith family has long been associated with the fishing indus­ try in this port. Before entering the Senate, Smith was active as director of the Gloucester Fish pier and had managerial interests in the fish processing industry here. As such, he is familiar with the problems of the Amerlcan7flag fishing industry, particularly in the Northeast. The two major fishermen's groups in this area, the Atlantic Fishermen's Union and the New Bedford Fishermen's Union are both Massachusettsbased and both affiliated with the SIU. Like fishermen" elsewhere, the unions here have been con­ fronted with a flood of frozen and canned imports. Kennedy's C:a^.smate Smith had been a classmate of Incoming President Kennedy at Harvard University. Kennedy also had previously indicated concern with the plight of the domestia fishing industry as well as with that of domestic shipping. Con­ sequently, the fishing unions and the industry are hopeful of getting an airing of their problems in Washington both on the Con­ gressional and Administration levels, with possible action to assist the industry. The senior Senator from Massa­ chusetts, Leverett Saltonstall (Rep.) has also been active on behalf of the local fishing industry. Among the reasons for the reO'Brien were: Pat Green, assistant secretary-treasurer; Vincent Hogan, affiliation were the setbacks Boston delegate; Alphonsus Hayes, suffered by the domestic fishing Gloucester port agent; John Muise, industry in the face of foreign im­ Gloucester delegate and William ports coming from more modern, better-equipped foreign-flag fish­ Mulcahy, New York port agent. Q.'Brien had formerly been dele­ ing fleets. The Fishermen's Union gate in the union's headquarters membership realized that SIU and pert of Boston. He defeated Pat AFL-CIO ties were vital if they McHugh, a former secretary- were to make any headway in treasurer of the union by a count preserving their Industry and their of 515 to 180. Green, who had been jobs. The union has recently under­ assistant secretary, won over Pat taken an organizing drive aimed Eustace, 540 to 147. Hogan was victorious over two at attracting the many fishermen in competing candidates, Joseph the New England area who have Thirty years ago the California waterfront was crowded with Jacobson and \V. Hanlon. He re­ never been in the union, as well, square-rigged fishing boats like the one shown above. They ceived 227 votes to Hanlon's 124 as those who drifted away during were part of the Alaska packers cannery fleet known as the and Jacobson's 72. Under the the years when the organization "Star" ships. They sailed from San Francisco to Alaska Fishermen's constitution, only was trying to operate as an inde­ members in the local port vote for pendent outfit. each year with cannery workers aboard. port officials. Similiarly, Hayes, the Gloucester agent, defeated two competitors, Del Rose and Thomas Doyle. Muise was unopposed as Gloucester dele­ gate as was Mulcahy in the New York port agent's slot. The Fishermen's Union had operated as an Independent union NEW BEDFORD—^The recently-elected officers of the New Bedford Fishermen's Union for three years outside the AFL- are taking steps to better conditions in the fishing industry and to stimulate interest in the CIO, but had suffered considerable consumption of scallops. Union secretary-treasurer Howard Nickerson has met with the US losses in membership as a result. Fish and Wildlife Service and* Consequently, four months ago, the fishermen voted to affiliate with scientists from the Woods Hole of distribution of the product In dragger Harmony was destroyed research center in Massachu­ many areas. Consequentily, the by fire during the blizzard. Crewsetts on the problems of the yel- school lunch program is a means members also were able to make lowtail flounder fisheries. The of introducing scallops to families their way ashore at Nomansland. Winds were so fierce that the flounder supply is being depleted who have never used this succulent Coast Guard patrol boat which and prices are being forced down seafood before. The New Bedford Union was rescued the men off the Sharon by a record catch. ^ hard hit during the month of De­ Louise was itself blown up on the The meeting discussed the pos­ cember by the blizzard and high beach. Crewmembers had to make sibility of changing mesh sizes so winds which hit the East Coast on their way ashore with a line. as to allow larger numbers of im­ December 12. A 65-foot scallop In an earlier accident, the fish­ mature fish to escape and assure dragger, the Sharon Louise, was ing vessel Carol & Estelle caught an adequate supply In future years. blown on the rocks on Nantucket fire in the engine room, exploded A smaller catch right now would island and wrecked. Crewmembers and sank at sea. The crew was also be beneficial in terms of get­ were rescued by the Coast Guard. taken off by another fishing vessel, TERMINAL ISLAND. Calif. — ting the fishermen a fairer return On the same day, the 60foot the Newfoundland. SIU-contracted fishing boats, on their yellowtail catch. manned by members of SIU West Scallops At School Coast tuna fishing unions, are ex­ In other developments, the union perimenting with nylon nets here as a means of increasing the tuna and the scallop boat owners have succeeded in introducing scallops catch. The traditional method of in the local school lunch program SEATTLE—In a communication sent to all members of the Washington State Congres­ catching tuna has been with pole at ten schools In the area. The sional delegation, the Alaska Fishermen's Union has called for tariff revision legislation to and lures, with siqall live bait administrators of the Federal spread on the water to attract school lunch program have under help preserve the domestic fishing industry. The letter, sent by George*" school tuna. However, those who consideration the use'of domestic support the use of nets claim that fish and scallops exclusively in Johansen, secretary-treasurer given such nations by th# United should designate a committee to it results in bigger catches at far school lunches. of the SIUNA-affiliated union, States. Domestic operators find study our foreign trade policy, and One of the problems of the scal­ noted that in 1959, the United that when they want to build mod­ its findings "should be the basis less cost. Several advantages are claimed lop fishermen has been the lack States imported $367 million worth ern fishing boats they run into the of corrective legislation." of fish products while exporting problem of far higher costs. Last for the nylon nets. They are far The Alaska union, like other lighter than cotton nets and are just $44 million. "The figures for year Congress provided for a mod­ American fishing unions, has been Amonk unions In the SIU are not damaged by salt water to any a number of groups of commer­ 1960 are not available as yet," he est fishing boat construction sub­ hard hit by imports, in this case degree. Also they can be hauled in cial fishermen, on all coasts, as declared, "but there is little doubt sidy program but it Is too soon to salmon imports from Japan being far faster. well as shoreside fish canneries but that they will show further tell If it will be effective in rebuild­ a considerable factor. Use of nets eliminates the need and processors. They are in­ increases in foreign imports." The union also faces a problem ing the US fleet. for catching bait fish which con­ volved in such widely-diversi­ Changing Times Pointing out the late Cordell in other aspects of the fishing in­ sumed as much as one-third of the fied fishing operations as scal­ Johansen noted that after World Hull, US Secretary of State in the dustry, particularly in light of time which a tuna clipper spent at War II there was justification for 1930's, saw reciprocal trade as a agreements to eventually exclude loping, tuna fishing, salmon sea. fisheries, cod, halibut and many using foreign trade acts and for­ two way street, Johansen noted American fishermen from Can­ It's estimated that 70 of the 210 eign policy as an aid to the econ­ that circumstances were different adian in-shore waters. A good tuna clippers here have been con­ others. Groups involved include omy of war torn nations, but that today with too much trade taking deal of the union's activity is in the New Bedford Fishermen's verted to use nylon nets and five Union, Alaska Fishermen's different circumstances prevail on a one-way pattern. "To make the waters off British Columbia. 6. more are In the process of chang­ Union, tuna fish and cannery today. matters worse, American indus­ ing over. Now it is the domestic fishing tries are moving their factories unions operating out of Cali­ Preliminary results have been fornia ports and groups In industry which needs help. In and technical equipment abroad to very encouraging in terms of pro­ Bristol Bay, Kodiak, and else­ many instances, foreign fishing manufacture goods for American ducing greater income and also where in the far northwest fleets are more modern than boats markets, using the cheaper foreign shortening trips to get a full load Pacific. operated by US fishermen, thanks labor available to them. of fish. to the assistance that has been He concluded that Congress New Bedford Union Discusses Flounder Fishery Conservation SIU TUNA MEN USE NYLON NET Alaska Union Asks Tariff Changes �Jathmary, INl SEAFARERS Vac* Mtaeleca LOG Seafarer Sees NC Governor In Plea For Textile Strikers Joseph B. Lorae, MD, Medical Director Accepted Aid For Hernia; Surgery One ol the frequent physical findinKs found on routine examination at our SIU clinics Is a hernia (rupture), usually inguinal. Often the fact th^t the man has a* hernia is not known to him, and it is difficult for him to understand why we are insistent that he go to the hospital for an operation. At times, it is quite difficult to convince him of this necessity. He may even protest that he has no trouble with his side In the region of his groin; in fact, has no pain or discomfort at all. This is quite true, as a hernia may develop insidiously and, though there may be minor symptoms, the condition is not recognized by the person himself as a hernia. A hernia is the protrusion from its normal habitat of a portion of the anatomy through an opening, either normal or artificially pro­ duced. There are many types of hernia, from a hernia of the brain through a defect in the skull, to a hernia of muscle through the ten­ don sheath of the foot. The most frequent type of hernia is one which protrudes from the abdominal cavity; thejnost common is the inguinal hernia which protrudes through the right or left inguinal canal in the groin, and often into the scrotum. It is estimated that 15% of the world's population has hernias. Three-quarters of these are in men, according to "Today's Health." Hernias are also found in, the animal world but to a very small degree compared to those in humans. This maybe one of the prices we pay for walking upright. Hernias are found in all walks of life. Authorities are of the opinion that there is an inherited structural weakness in areas where hernias develop. There is no doubt that occupation also plays a considrable part in theii: production, especially inguinal, femoral, umbilical and other hernias which involve the abdominal contents. Thus, any oecnpation requiring heavy work or even strenuous sudden effort, such as lifting, sneezing or coughing, may increase the intra-abdominal pres­ sure sufficiently Jo precipitate a hernia where this structural weakness exists. When we speak of a hernia, we usually think of an inguinal hernia, due to-the frequency of this condition. There is a normal weakening in this area in man, due to passage of the testicle during intra-uterine life, from inside the abdominal Cavity to the scrotum. As this occurs, the structure through which the testicle passes usually closes around the cord, producing a flbrous sheath and, where it passes through the abdominal walls, forms the inguinal anal through which the testicle Is connected to abdominal structures. In women, there is the analogue of this structure which is a fibrous cord probably giving some support to the uterine structures. Thus, there is an inherent weakness in this area in which four out of five 'hernias occur. In men, 95 percent of hernias are inguinal, and at least half of the hernias in women are of this type. The next most frequent is umbilical hernia. This occurs through the opening of the remains of the umbilical cord, and varies in size from a I small dimple-like protrusion to massive form. It is an interesting observation that a Survey made of pre-school children in one of the West Indies showed 90 percent of the ciiildren with various types of umbilical hernia. In adults, umbilical hernia was a rarity. Femoral hernias develop through the femoral canals in the upper thigh. These occur more frequently in the female. The abdominal con­ tents pass through the enlarged femoral opening, and are reflected upward toward the abdomen. Thus, if the contents of the hernia sac contain intestine, there is danger of strangulation due to acute angle of reflection of the hernia, and also to the rigid structures surrounding the hernia opening. Inguinal hernia shouid be surgically repaired when diagnosed, as procrastination may be fatal. The hernia will certainly progress in size and the surrounding structures will become more weakened as the hernia increases in size. There is always the possibility that a por­ tion of the Intestine will protrude through in the hernial sac. The Intestine may become stuck in the inguinal canal or scrotum and, if not reduced, the blood supply to the intestine may be cut off. This produces gangrene and becomes an emergency operative procedure. Where facilities are not readily and Imftiediately available, peritonitis will develop and death may ensue. This is the reason we insist on inguinal hernia repair immediately. For a person going to sea, it is imperative that he have his inguinal hernia repaired, as most ships do not have facilities available for this emergency. (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) • I. In the hospital? Call SIU Hall immediately! RALEIGH, NC—Acting in response to a request from the SIU, several Seafarers who are residents of North Carolina have interceded with the North Carolina authorities on behalf of imprisoned officials and members of the Textile Workers Union of America. The men have been jailed after•* conviction for an alleged be directed to his successor, Terry "conspiracy" to dynamite the Sanford. struck Hai-riet and Henderson Cot­ ton Mills of Henderson, NC. A large number of Seafarers have notified headquarters that they have written to outgoing Gov­ ernor Luther Hodges in connec­ tion with the case. In addition, one SIU member, Seafarer Lowell Har­ ris, had a personal meeting with Governor Hodges on ^he issue, Harris, a resident" of Macon, North Carolina, notified SIU head­ quarters that while the Governor listened to his plea on behalf of the men, he indicated that nothing further could be done on their behalf. Governor Hodges is now taking on the duties of Secretary of Com­ merce in the Kennedy administra­ tion and the pleas will undoubtedly Typical of the Seafarers' com­ munications sent to the Governor was a copy of one sent to SIU head­ quarters by Seafarer Robert II. Northrop of Wilmington, North Carolina. "These men," he wrote, "were convicted . .. with a special judge, special prosecutor and about the fastest trial I have ever heard of in this state. "When this trial was held the press, radio and union-bating thugs had done their best to make any union look bad In this state. Even some of our state officials were outspoken as to the guilt of these men before the trial was ever held. How in God's name can anyone, including myself, have a fair trial under such conditions as this? Harris Nortfirop " . . .»If these men had been company men, you know as well as I they would have gone free. Being union men was their crime . . . "As a citizen, I appeal to you to do all in your power to see that justice is done and these men are either freed or given a retrial with a fair chance to tell their story without all the stirring up of the press as at their first trial . . ." SIU President Paul Hall had written to all SIU members resid­ ing in North Carolina asking them to protest the jailing of the strik­ ers. In addition, the membership had authorized a $200 contribution QUESTION: What Is your impression of the new hiring hall to the striking textile workers who here? (Question asked in iPhiladelphia hall.) have been picketing for more than two years. Henry MeCullough, steward dept: James Bergerla, deck: I like the roomy atmosphere of the building Tlie hall appeals to me because its modern and com­ for one thing. fortable, n i c eThe snack bar, ly furnished. although small, is Again, it's ideally more than ade­ weather - condi­ quate. The food tioned — not too served is good warm when the and above all, the weather Is cold prices are more NEW YORK — Normally, good and not too hot in feeding is what is supposed to than fair. Another summertime . . . make a happy ship, but on the feature that is quite a difference Steel Executive, the crew has dis­ not only appeal­ ing to me but to all the other men from the old Market Street hall covered another important element who may drive, is the spaciousness where the Inside temperature never in. the formula ... a good mate. seemed to reach that happy As a result, the payoff was smooth of the parking lot outside medium. as can be, as was the trip. * i t » » ^ Bill Geary, FWT: The lighting of Bosun Ted Cbillinski and the the hall here is especially appeal­ Mike Quftn, AB: I like the deck gang had nothing but words ing to me — it's atmosphere of the hall here — it of praise for chief mate Macy who nice and bright made the round-the-world trip. The makes you feel and consequently mate was especially-appreciated in good just to walk makes for a finer contrast to the trip Chilinski made in the door. atmosphere, one with another mate recently. There's a little of which is especial­ "That other guy wanted to make everything r e cly relaxing. Be­ a DM out of me," Chilinski said. reational here. sides, it makes it "Once he forced me to change 10 For those who easier to see the guy lines in a single day. He was don't care to play pinochle deck. also famous for cutting down on cards, there are The officials have OT." two TV sets—one more room in which to operate than color and one The Executive came into Erie they did before; consequently, black-and-white — plus plenty of Basin just before New Year's and tit reading material. The head is nice most of the gang stayed aboard Konrod Hoffner, FWT; I think and clean and modern and there's looking foward to another pleasant voyage. this hall is a lot livelier than the plenty of parking space. old one on Mar­ ket St. This defi­ nitely illustrates that this Union is progressing, for one thing. There's a happier atmos­ phere here. An­ other thing: it's nice to know you can take a shower here when you care too. There are two of them available. Steel Exec. Has System: Good Mate Seafarer's Daughter At Headquarters W. J. Smith, deck: I live only two miles from here and find the pub­ lic transportation convenient. If I decide to drive in, 1 have no parking wonies, because there's always room. As far as future plan­ ning is concerned this is an excel­ lent location be­ cause neighborhood i^ undergoing expansion rapidly, from a business standpoint • KimI Johnson, 15-month-old daughter of Seafarer Woody Johnson, explores Christmas tree in headquarters eafeferie. Her dad sails as bosun. .. (I �Pare Twentr SZX7 FOOD and SEAFARERS LOO Janiiarr, Utl. West Coast Tanker Officers Vote Affiliation With MEBA RICHMOND, Calif.—Another one of the independent organizations in th® tanker in­ dustry has voted to affiliate with an AFL-CIO maritime union. This time its the Tanker Officers Association, representing approximately 300 officers in three West Coast fleeti. Why To Store In Home Port has voted to affiliate with the^ ^1 When our Food representatives visit SlU-manned ships in the Marine Engineers Beneficial licensed men in other West Coast Tanker officers group, aside from fleets were steadily improving California *Shipplng are General various ports they still run across stewards and other crewmembers Association, AFL-CIO. Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director The tanker group voted to af­ their status, the tanker officers had Petroleum (Socony-Mobll) and who don't see why we place so much stress' on keeping an accurate filiated by a count of 91 to 25 in a not kept pace. Pacific Coast Transport, inventory of food stores and other steward department supplies. Nor secret ballot referendum conducted The one-sided vote In favor of MEBA officers are hopeful that do they understand the reasons why it is considered desirable to take by an impartial umpire. The vote the affiliation was particularly the pattern of affiliation set by the followed agreement with the convincing in light of the fact that West Coast tanker officers can be all stores aboard in the home port before the voyage starts. It's the contention of-the Food Department that the best-feeding MEBA on terms of an affiliation California Shipping, (Standard Oil applied in the various East Coast which makes the Tanker Officers of California) the largest West tanker companies which have best-stored iiuip is one which takes on all stores for the voyage on Association an autonomous divi­ Coast tanker company, had been similar independent association leaving port, plus a ten percent margin to cover unforeseen delays. sion of the MEBA. outspoken in its opposition to the set-ups. The affiliation arrange­ Then nothing has to be bought anywhere else with the exception of The decision to affiliate was the affiliation move. Unlicensed men say, fresh milk and fresh vegetables in those ports where it is avail­ outcome of the slippage in ship­ in the California Shipping fleet are ment is similar to that which had been worked out on the Great able in appropriate form. board wages and conditions on the represented by the SlU-aff ilia ted Lakes with an independent officers' This is true provided that it is coupled with three essential items West Coast tankers, as compared to Sailors Union of the Pacific. association in the Boland and 1) proper inventory control 2) orderly arrangement of stores in the union contracted ships. While Companies which deal with the Cornelius -fleet. various storerooms 3) inspection of the stores as they come aboard. All these items are the responsibility of the chief steward, particu­ larly the last which should be done by him personally and not dele­ gated to any other crewmember. ^ Proper inventory control sounds like a mouthful, but all it means is that he knows exactly how much of each item he has in stock. That means when it comes to ordering stores for the voyage, the steward also knows just what he needs and can submit his requisitions ac­ cordingly. Orderly arrangement of his stores means that he is rotating his stores to make sure that he uses up tbe items first which have been on the ship longest. Refrigeration is fine—up to a point. But it won' keep food fresh forever. By such orderly arrangement, the steward avoids spoilage and .shortages. The necessity for inspection is obvious. It means inspecting the quality of the supplies, determining that the number of items is as ordered and that all items on the order were actually delivered, steward who fails to inspect stores when delivered, or who fails to notify the appropriate individuals at the Union if he is short-changed is simply storing up a load of grief for himself as the voyage wears on Some men don't see why we stir such a fuss about this because, they say, if anything runs short they can always fill their needs in some other port. Unfortunately, this doesn't work out well for variety of reasons. For one thing, the ship purchasing in some foreign port- is a one-shot buyer. Chances are the supplier will never see that steward again, so he will stick him with inferior quality merchandise. Secondly, despite the great strides made in many^'foreign countries, the selection available can't compare with what the ship buys at home. Further, methods of packing, storing and preparing foods are not what Americans are accustomed to. The cuts of ^eat for example, are probably entirely different from what cooks are accustomed to handling. The results can hardly be satisfying. Naturally, in a foreign port, there's no Union representative or food department representative available for the .steward to turn to Signing on and paying off are Seafarers Tom Trainor. DM. with shipping commissioners should he have inferior merchandise pawned off on him. The result S. Harris (left) and W. Rozalski, AB and W. Godfrey, DM, (right) getting their cash from is often a serious food beef. company paymaster. If a ship runs short on a foreign voyage, it usually means that it wasn't stored properly in the first place, or stores spoiled or were NEW YORK—It was a fairly Merry Christmas for the crew of the Ocean Evelyn but wasted because of lack of inventory control. The only thing a stew­ not as merry as it might have been because of the fact that the ship couldn't quite make it ard can do in such a case is fill in his shortages in the foreign port. to the dock on Christmas Day. ' But it's a poor substitute for correct storing in the first instance. Instead, the Evelyn showed * • CHRISTMAS AT HOME? OCEAN EVELYN ALMOST MADE IT (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Carving To Order For Seafarers Chief cook Carl Carlson of the Ocean Evelyn carves a roast fresh out of oven while baker Major Reid cuts up cake for dessert. Galley utility Cecil Hughes hands order to Louis Basttt, saloon mess. "Ship feeds just like e fine restaurant," crewmembers say. up at Ambrose Light on the' haste for service with Uncle Sam. ship and injured hundreds of afternoon of Christmas Day One Seafarer who was happy to others. (See story on page 24.) (Sunday) and spent the balance of the day and the following day also celebrated as a holiday — on the hook off Stapleton, Staten Island, admiring the New York skyline. The problem was that the au­ thorities at the Brooklyn Army Base had no berth for her, and anyway, didn't want to handle any cargo until Tuesday morning. As compensation for not making it to the dock in time, the crew had Christmas dinner aboard with chief steward William Oliver, chief cook Carl Carlson, baker Major T. Reid and the rest of the galley gang doing their usual yeoman ob. In fact, when it comes to feed­ ing ,the Evelyn crew rates their vessel up front. "This ship runs ust like a first class restaurant," one crewmember observed. The owners of the ship. Maritime Overseas, had arranged for Cus­ toms and Quarantine to service the ship in the holiday period by pay­ ing overtime to Customs and Quarantine inspectors and hiring tug to put them aboard. This procedure is allowed under special legislation covering the Port of New York. Christmas also had a special flavor for Seafarer Ralph Whiteley, wiper. When the mail came aboard, he received greetings of a special sort. It was a notice from his draft board to report post­ be on the ship, Christmas or not, was chief electrician Kenneth Singh. He had been working ashore as an electrician in the Brooklyn Navy Yard on the aircraft carrier Constellation, but had then caught the Ocean Evelyn and noissed the fire which took 50 Uves on the The Evelyn had been on a North Atlantic run, and the weather being its usual cantankerous self at this time of the year, had some rough spots on her crossing. Maybe if th® winds had blown the right way, th# ship would have made it to port in time for Christmas after all. Black gang quartet In messroom includes (I. to r.) Ralph Whiteley, wiper, now headed for US Army; Charles Truensti, wiper; Williani Woofton, wiper; C. E. Johnson, FWT. ill �,:;r- . IT; • •• .• -;"w : •-?*:;',tf;;;'-;:.-i SEAFARERS JMMIT, 1M1 LOG Pafc Tweaty-Oa* jil Fiji Cook Sails On SlU Ship VANCOUVER—A Canadian Dis­ trict cook with a tongue-twisting name—Isikeli Bole Dealaivuna—is carrying out an old family profes­ sion. Unlike his family' predecessors, •11 Fiji Islanders, he is concerned only with what's cooking—and not who—because he claims to be a de­ scendant of a long line of hearty eaters who had a taste for human victuals. Dealaivuna, who last was aboard the Canadian District - contracted Waitomo, recalls that his father's parents found human flesh tastier than beef or pork. He toid of the many wars between tribes of the Fijiian islands years ago and of the slim leftovers of many a de­ ceased enemy. Delicious British The cook recalled that Fijiian gourmets of yore considered the British to be a great delicacy, but hardly touched their platters of Europeans, who were considered generally too salty. He Injected an explanation into the story by not­ ing that the reason his forefathers were cannibals was because there were no animals on the island at the lime. Cannibalism was officially abolished in the Fiji Islands when the British took over in 1874, he noted. Dealaivuna remembers family stories concerning the first white man>ver consumed in the Islands. This one happened to be a mission­ ary—and a real tough morsel at that. He was cooked and over­ cooked and finally when the Island­ ers got through his boot leather they were delighted at the tender­ ness of their meal. The cook with the tall tales, by the way, was very popular with the crew of the Waitomo. He got noth­ ing but praise. But the crew was grateful that Dealaivuna was sec­ ond cook—in charge of vegetables only. Canadians Sign Tug Agreement MONTREAL—The SIU, which won a victory in the National Har­ bors Board two-tug fleet recently, is moving to complete contracts with several other companies under its jurisdiction. The newly negotiated contract with the Harbors Board will extend wage increases to 14 percent, to­ gether with overtime of 10 percent. Terms of the settlement were unanimously accepted and ratified and the contract is retroactive to January. Underway are negotiations with the following dredging companies: Marine Industries, Ltd.; Russell Construction; Beaver Dredging; Canadian Dredge & Dock; Harbor Development Co.; McNnmara Con­ struction Co. Vancouver negotiations are being conducted with. Alaska Cruise Lines, Pacific Tanker Co., Van­ couver Barge & Transportation, Shell Canadian Tankers, Northland Navigation, arid Union Steamship of New Zealand. Students At Montreal Hail Licensed Division Foiis Fake Contract Attempt MONTREAL—A Superior Court judge here issued an in­ junction last month enjoining the Association of Lakes Car­ riers and the CBRT-dominated National Association of Marine Engineers from imposing a*' sellout contract on members stoppage of work by Licensed Divi­ of the SIU Licensed Division. sion members'. This group of students from New York Is being given a de­ monstration of the automated card index file of SIU Can­ adian District members by Hal C. Banks secretary-treasurer of the Canadian District and SlUNA vice president. The students, members of the International Association of Even­ ing Students Councils, were attending a conference-at Sir George Williams University in Montreal last month and their tour included an inspection of a Canadian labor union. In Canadian Ports Canadian Ships So/d VANCOUVER — The Canadian District-contracted Canadian Pa­ cific Steamship Co. has sold two veteran coastal vessels to Greek shipping interests. The two ships —the SS Princess Eliubetb and the SS Princess Joan—formerly made the passenger run between Victoria and Vancouver but had been In lay-up since last year prior to their sale. The ship passenger business has fallen off badly in this area since the introduction of fast carferry service and, of course, the airlines. j;, $1 Halifax Shipping Slow HALIFAX—Shipping has been fairly slow here for the past few weeks but brightening the picture is news of another new Canadian District-contracted dredge which is due to arrive in this port shortly. The new dredge, the Haifa (J. P. Porter Co.), is of the suction type, self-loading hopper variety, and is self-contained and self-propelled. Word has it that she will require a large crew, the exact number being unspecified at the moment. 4" Freighter On Rampage OWEN SOUND—The German freighter Betergeuze, fully-laden witli a cargo of scrap iron, went on a ranipage in Bay City harbor and (1) struck a bridge, (2) scraped an­ other bridge a short distance away and (3) struck a Canadian Districtcontracted freighter twice. The struck vessel, the Algosco, had tem­ porary repairs made in Port .Huron and headed for Fort William so that the job—estimated at $80,000 —could be completed. Meanwhile, the German ship was tied up in Detroit awaiting a marine inquiry. 4 4 Montreal Crews Dredges MONTREAL — The dredges Digby and Fundy (J. P. Porter) crewed up and are working on a contract in Port Cartier, together with the tug Alice. The job is ex­ pected to last all winter. By last month, the shipping board here was nearly cleaned off with enough jobs for most men. Engineer officers have declared While the injunction is in eflect, members of the Licensed Division before the Minister of Labor that will enjoy full status in the SIU. they are unalterably opposed to the The NAME will not be permitted contract signed, presumably on to collect dues from engineer of­ their behalf, by the NAME. They ficers or reduce their living and also noted that there is in effect a judgment of the Superior Court of working conditions. The Injunction was handed down Montreal, issued in December of by Justice Ignace Deslaurlers in 1957, and a judgment of the Ottawa the Superior Court at Montreal on Weekly court, issued April, 1959, December 7. Members of the SIU which declare the Great Lakes and Licensed Division testified on the Eastern District of the NAME to attempted imposition of a fake con­ be non-existent. Licensed Division members con­ tract before the Canada Labor Re­ cluded their declaration to the lations Board. Early this winter, a few mem­ Minister of Labor with the affirma­ bers of the Lakes Carriers Associa­ tion, "We insist on abiding by the tion signed a "contract" with the contracts signed on our behalf by NAME, and its guiding light, Rich­ the Licensed Division of the Sea­ ard Greaves, who is linked with the farer International Union to which organization we pay dues." red-tinged CERT. The contract, termed a yellowdog document, would have des­ troyed the closed shop, slashed overtime and vacation provisions, i and subjected engineers to a 48-1 hour week until the end of Its | three-year term. The NAME, currently based in GLOUCESTER, NS—A proposal .Vancouver, ceased representing to build a reproduction of the fa­ Great Lakes and Eastern engineer mous Canadian racing fishing officers in 1956. The Lakes and schooner Bluenose has aroused the eastern engineers then formed the citizens of Gloucester, NS, to meet Licensed Division of the Seafarers the challenge with a schooner of International Union, Canadian Dis­ their own. trict. Many years ago, tall sparred fish­ ing vessels of Gloucester and Lu­ Solid For SIU The Canadian District reported nenburg disputed the sailing that evidence was turned over to championship of the North Atlan­ Department of Labor investigators tic, but now the vessels are gone. The Bluenose, a Lunenburg to fhe effect that 100 percent of the Lakes. Carriers engineers are schooner, could be built again at s SIU members. Of this total, 95 per­ cost of about $150,000, it was sug­ cent were paid up in their dues gested. Gloucester people havs within six weeks of the SIU appli­ proposed building a reproduction cation for certification. The appli­ of the schooner Columbia. A re­ cation was filed following newal of the old rivalry would consulation with the Minister of bring prosperity to Nova Scotia Labor during the recent protest towns, it has been suggested. Might Sail Schooners Montreal Sill Slop Chest 4» 4» t Algoway In Toronto TORONTO—The SS Algoway has laid up here for the winter with a storage load, marking the first time in eight years that a ship- of Algoma Central Railway has wintered here. Only a few lay-up jobs were called this fall as shipping declined considerably. SIU Canadian Disfrict Halls FORT WIM.IAM Ont.nrlo HAUFAX. N.S 408 Simpson St. Phone: 3-3221 128',4 Mollis St. Photlo 3-8H11 MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West victor 2-8161 QUEBEC 44 S.iult-nu-Matelot Quebec LAfontaine 3-1369 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. David St. CAnal 7-5212 TORONTO, Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpiro 4 5719 VANCOUVER. EC . 208 Main St. ST. JOHN. NB 177 Prince William St. ' • OX'2-S431 Members of the Canadian District of the SlUNA know where the bargains are. Complete slop chest facilities are avail­ able at the SIU headquarters in Montreal where a Canadian Seafarer is contemplating the purchase of « shirt. -V.I �FM» Twentr-Tw* mnm SEAFARERS LOG tiamarr, Ittl iWARP^Ew^ Secretary of Defense Former SUP Member New Pacific Coast Sea Racer WASHINGTON—Robert Strange McNamara, former presi­ dent of Ford Motor Company who has just taken over as Sec­ retary of Defense for President John F. Kennedy, went to sea with the Sailors Union of the Pacific some 25 years ara earned $55 per month and 68 ago. cents-per hour overtime during the McNamara, who was a professor depression summers he spent of economics before he began aboard ship. Today, ordinary sea­ working in indus­ men in the SUP earn $405.59 per try, sailed on month with a $2.41 per hour over­ cargo ships from time rate., San Francisco in "John Herling Labor Letter" a 1935 and 1937, Washington publication quoted when he was 17 McNamara as saying "I had a and 19 years old. great time working the ships." During the As Secretary of Defense in the summers after Democratic administration, Mc­ his sophomore Namara will be making - vital and senior years decisions affecting the American in college, the McNomaro Secretary of Defense sailed on flag merchant marine. American transpacific and intercoastal ves­ flag ships will come under the Sec­ retary's eye as an important factor sels. Young McNamara got his sum­ in the nation's defense picture. In view of McNamara's back­ mer jobs through the SUP hiring hall when Harry Lundeberg was ground in West Coast merchant president of the union. The young shipping, marine unions are hope­ sailor, who was later to become ful that he will be able to view the Secretary of Defense, sailed on industry in a realistic way and help Quaker Line, American President the merchant marine to help the Line, Matson Line, and the old country. His decisions and poli­ cies affecting the industry will be Dollar Line ships. As an ordinary seaman, McNam­ watched closely. Wilmington Has Dinner WILMINGTON — The MC&S held holiday dinners at the Don Hotel and received compliments from members and guests . . . MC&S mascot "Bobo" was killed by an auto last month ... SUP shipping improved slightly late last month. SUi^ has been working with Mrs. Andrea Gomez of Can­ nery Workers Union of the Pacific and with Local 9 of the Riggers Union, on job opportunities for union members. San Fran Agreements SAN FRANCISCO—Six Weyer­ haeuser Company ships are due for a $5,500,000 modernization pro­ gram, MFOW reports . . . the ships will be completed by December of next year . . . SUP members have approved agreements with Gypsum Carriers and Standard Oil of California ... The MC&S has settled a law suit brought by three former members of the National Union of Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards. Second Sea Racer Launched For APL SAN FRANCISCO — The SIU Pacific District is fighting a plan of the Pacific Maritime Associa­ tion and seven SIU Pacific District shipowners to eliminate unemploy­ ment benefits for all men whos* jobs are terminated. under thn seven-month rule aboard ship set by the shipping rules signed by th» Unions and the PMA. The ship owners and the PMA Hied suit in California Superior Court early last month to dump 1,500 Pacific District men from the benefit roles while on the beach between ships. Tplie situation involves all threa Pacific District Unions, the SUP, MFOW and MC&S. The complain­ ing companies are American Pre­ sident Lines, Grace, Matson, Oce­ anic, Pope & Talbot, States and Weyerhaeuser, all members of the PMA. When the men in each union have reached the time limit aboard ships, their jobs are terminated by the companies in accordance with the shipping rules which the employers have signed. The shipowners are trying to get the court to overturn a previous ruling by the state Unemployment Board. The California Attorney General is defending the case, and the attorney for the SIU Paeiflo District has been alerted and Is keeping in touch with the situa­ tion. In previous cases, its been that seamen whose employment has been terminated because of ship­ ping rules are eligible for Unem­ ployment. One SIU A&G District,member, a holder of a B-card, reached the A&G B-card limit in a West Coast port and his shipboard employment was terminated in accordance with the shipping rules.. The com­ pany attempted to avoid payment of unemployment benefits, but the state ruled the Seafarer was eli­ gible. In spite of the current attempt by the shipowners to strike down unemployment benefits for Pacific District members whose jobs have ended in accordance with shipping rules, the state will continue to pay these seamen their unemploy­ ment checks unless and until the court' rules against the unions* contention. PORTLAND — A representative of the "Portland Reporter," Laborowned newspaper, addressed MC&S SAN FRANCISCO—Another giant cargoliner for American members . . . Shipping has been holding up well . . . MFOW crew­ President Lines' trans-Pacific service—the SS President Tyler men on the Hawaiian Educator —^was launched here last month. paid off a clean ship here last Maryon D a v i e s Lewis,-*—^ month . . . SUP members Bob daughter of APL's Board accommodations and public rooms, DeFord and William 6urns have been laid up as the result of ac­ Chairman, Ralph K. Davies, although for a limited number of broke the traditional bottle of people, will rival the glamour of cidents. champagne across the bow of the the latest giant passenger liners. tt 23,000 ton ship. The interior design and decor is Seattle Expects Charter The Sea Racer cargoliner slid the creation of Eleanor LeMalre, SEATTLE—Three voting booths down the ways December 20 to New York. have been built at the SUP hall join her sistership. President Lin­ Like her sistership, the Presi­ here to ensure complete privacy in coln, which was launched three dent Tyler will be powered by a the Union election ... SUP shipped months ago, as the latest additions 17,500 horsepower single screw 182 men in December . . . MFOW to the global fleet of American geared turbine, able to generate expects Alaska Steamship to have President Lines, contracted to the a cruising speed of 20 knots. The a South Pacific Charter for the SIU Pacific District. ship measures 563 foot long, has Nenana The President Tyler is the sec­ a 70 foot beam, displaces 22,640 4" t di ond of two Sea Racer cargoliners tons and will have room for a total San Pedro Slack being built simultaneously at the of 693,300 cubic feet of cargo plus SAN PEDRO—The weather has San Francisco shipyard for Ameri­ passengers. been perfect but shipping for can President Lines In a $32 mil­ MFOW men has been slow last lion construction project. month . . . slowest since before With 70 per cent of the. con­ 1950 . . . American flag ships oper­ struction work completed, the ating out of the Far East hire President Tyler presented a com­ Japanese crews, excluding some pleted appearance with midship Port SUP MFOW MC&S 800 Pacific District seamen from deck house, masthouses, and cargo 11/15 to 12/12 12/1 to 12/31 12/1 to 12/31 jobs. gear in place as she went down 701 253 726 the ways. Construction began on San Fran. 4* 4" i January 28 of last year when the Seattle 182 * 63 43 Honolulu Shipping Good keel was laid. HONOLULU—Things nave been The President Tyler now faces Portland 34 26 moving along well here with more six months of outfitting, instailing than 20 jobs shipped from the SUP and connecting of principal com­ Wilmington, (no hall) 300 94 hall . . . The MC&S enjoyed holi­ ponent of her machinery and ex­ 45 34 44 day dinners at M's Ranch House in tensive trials, both at the dock New York Honolulu . . . The MFOW enjoyed and in deep water. New Orleans (no hall) 51 2 good shipping, with 63 members While basically the same in hull finding jobs in a six-week period form and dimensions as the highly- -Honolulu 22 31 18 . . . The liner Matsonia last month functional Mariners, the two Sea San Pedro (no hall) (no hall) 74 made its 100th voyage to this port Racers incorporate many innova­ since beginning the West Coast- tions. Total 1,381 489 953 Hawaii passenger service in 1957. The air-conditioned passenger Pacific District Shipping o OC On these pages is news of activities of the SIU Pacific District representing the three West Coast unlicensed unions, the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific, the Marine Firemen's Union and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, who sail under the SIU banner predomi­ nantly in the Pacific trades to Hawaii, Alaska, the Far East and on 'round-the-world runs. The SIU Pacific District Unions are a key group in the SIUNA, representing as they do the entire maritime industry on the West Coast. Portland Men Hurt Th» SS President Tyler slipped down the ways and Into the water at her launching last week In San Francisco to join the American President Lines fleet. The 23,000-ton cargoliner will be finished in time for her maiden voyage In June, 1961. The President Tyler joins her sistership, President Lincoln, which was launched thre iree months ago, in a $32 milHon construction project. PMA Would End Calif. Job Benefit Total 1,680 288 140 394 123 53 71 74 2,823 �ianmn, IMl SEAFARERS P«C« Twenty-Thre* LOO New Building For 'Apostieship of Sea' Turner Reelected SAN FRANCISCO — The "Apostieship of the Sea," serv­ ing seamen in this port since 1936, recently eoncluded a success­ ful campaign for a new building. Groundbreaking ceremonies at the site of the large new modern structure were attended by mari­ time, labor, political and religious leaders in San Francisco. The organization, founded in England in 1923, now has service centers in 317 ports all over the world, with maritime clubs in 65 of these ports. The San Francisco center, under the direction of Monslgnor Mat­ thew Connolly since 1948, has be­ come an important part of the city for mariners from all over the world. The club doors are open to all working . seamenr»and features a library, recreation areas, and din­ Mayor Christopher of San Francisco turns over the first ing rooms. The apostieship is sup­ shovel of earth for the new Apostieship of the Sea building ported by donations and fund rais­ ing events. while Morris Weitberger, secretary-treasurer of SUP (sec­ Msgr. Connolly, better known to ond from right] and Msgr. Matthew Connolly (left of the West Coa^t seamen as Father Matt, mayor) look on. considers the work of the institu­ tion as "practical religion in ac­ facilities incl'uding restaurant, were Morris Weisberger, SUP sec­ card rooms and shower installa­ retary-treasurer; San Francisco tion." Mayor Christopher and other offi­ The new building will feature tions. dormitories in addition to other ' Attending the groundbreaking cials. I Oy SUP Boaf Crew Rescues Ailing Waterman Captain SAN FRANCISCO—An SUP boat crew from the 88 Fresi-^ dent Hoover (APL) won praise from two skippers last month rendezvous was arranged with the President Hoover. after they successfully transferred the ailing captain of the The ships stopped a half mile 88 Jean Lafitte (Waterman)"^ apart, and the 11-man crew from and seamanship in proceeding to the President Hoover set out in a to their own ship. the Jean Lafitte against the ele­ motorboat. Captain Borden was Manning the boat were: E. ments and taking aboard the se­ •lowered into the small boat. The L. Peaslee, chief mate; J. Beam, first assistant engineer; M. E. Pacheco, bosun; G. C. Marston, DM; W. S. Liu, DM; K. Bishaw, DM; P. Oberg, AB; E. Gonsalves, AB; H. F. Dockter, AB; C. D. Mor­ gan, AB, and R. S. Broom. F. E. Angrick, skipper of the President Hoover, eommended the boat crew "for their unhesitant and prompt response in manning the lifeboat; their utter disregard for their own safety in the face of strong winds, rough seas and heavy swells, and for their skill riously ill master, Ashbert R. Bor­ den Sr., from a heavily rolling vessel and returning safely with the patient to the SS President Hoover." Captain Borden, who had been stricken with a storiiach ailment and was losing blood fast, said "I feel sure that if the President Hoover hadn't picked me up, I wouldn't have made it." The Jean Lafitte, an SlU A&Gcontracted C-2 freighter, sent a radio message advising that the master was seriously ill, and a MC&S Dines in Hawaii boat crew brought the craft back to their ship in heavy seas and the patient was hoisted to the deck of yie President Hoover. In MCS Voting SAN FRANCISCO — Members of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union have reelected Ed Turner as the union's sec­ retary-treasurer and Louis Foyt as assistant secretary-treasurer. Turner was victorious over SUP Voter Harold "Spud" Robinson, cur­ rent Portland agent. The count was 1,567 to 1,323. Foyt defeated Frank Gomar 1,454 to 1,210. In other ports, Hugh Keogh was named Portland agent in a three way contest for Robinson's post; Jim Willoughby was the win­ ner in Seattle, by a 52 vote edge; Joe Goren beat two rivals to win reelection in Wilmington and Wilder Smith easily jyon reelection in New York against three com­ petitors. Alfred E. Chung was the winner in Honolulu over two other candidates. San Francisco Decisive In the Turner-Robinson ballot count, Robinson took an early lead by sweeping his home port of Port­ land and also winning in Honolu­ lu. Turner won substantial majori­ ties in New York, Wilmington and Seattle. The big port of San Fran­ cisco, where some 1,600 votes were cast, gave "Turner a majority of 400. Other Posts Filled In other posts, Yonk Kil Park was named San Francisco dispatch­ er, while patrolmen elected were Te^ Nelson, A. M. Branconi, andPendleton Thompson, San Francis­ co; C. Watson, Wilmington; John Stathis, Portland; Charles Green, Seattle; Gene Russell, New York There were 79 candidates in all on the ballot for the 15 posts open. In addition to the election of of­ ficials, MCS members voted on six First man to vote in the SUP election in San Fran­ cisco was J. Nicosia, shown here receiving his ballot. amendments to the MCS constitu­ tion. Among them were amend­ ments correlating shipboard se­ niority classifications in the con­ tract with membership classifica­ tions as well as other changes. All of the amendments were carried without difficulty by far more than two-thirds majority required in the MCS constitution. West Coast Santa SlU Pacifir District Halls SUP HONOLULU.. NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK PORTLAND Pier 8, Room 206 FHone 502-777 523 Bienville St. Jackson 5-7428 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn IlYacinth 9-6605 211 SW Clay .St. CApitol 3-4336 SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON 450 Harrison St Douglas 2-8363 2505 1st >Ave. Main 2-0290 505 Marine Ave. Terminal 5-6617 MC&S . Room 206. Pier 8 PHone 5-1714 .. .523 Bienville St. RAmond 7-428 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 ...211 SW Clay St. PORTLAND... CApitol 7-3222 SAN FRANCISCO.........350 Fremont St. EXbrook 7-5600 2505 1st Ave. SEATTLE MAin 3-0088 ....602 Broad Ave. WILMINGTON TErminal 4-8538 HONOLULU NEW ORLEANS MFOW A holiday dinner is enjoyed by members of the MC&S in Honolulu at M's Ranch House. Port Agent Alfred Chung noted an atmosphere of friendliness and festivity. HONOLULU... .50 North Nimilz Highway PHoire 5-6077 523 Bienville St. NEW ORLEANS.. MAgnolia 0404 130 Greenwich St. NEW YORK COrtland 7-7094 ...522 NW Everett St. PORTLAND CApitol 3-7297-8 240 Second St. SAN FRANCISCO DOuglaa 2-4592 296 West 7th St SAN PKnRO.,.,,. TErminal 3 4485 SEATTLE ...2333 Western Ave. MAin 2-6326 SlU Pacific District members who helped Santa as he boards the SS Cheno at Seattle are (I to r) Thordur Signurdson, oiler; Johii Gunderson, AB; Earl Reposa, bosun. Capt. Robert Berg, pilot, is playing Santa and together with other Chena crewmembers, brought presents to the children in the Jesse Lee Home in Seward, Alaska. �Pace Twenty-Four SEAFARERS Seafarer Escapes Navy Yard Blaze Which Took SO Lives LOO Jamunr. INl Remember When ... JANUARY, 1939: The New Orleans membership complains that the Mississippi Shiping Company Is using a "safety" gimmick to compel deck watches to put in five to six hours' OT without compen­ sation. "The company contends on sailing day that decks must be cleared of dunnage for safety of passengers," the New Orleans agent reports. "This means that when sailing at 9 PM—and they usually do—that the watches on deck must work until 2 or 3 the following United Air Lines jet and a Tram largest in the world. Then came the Constellation fire AM; and they claim it isn't overtime." Gonzalez had taken a Job as a World Airlines Constellation col­ on December 19, and on December t l; t . painter on the carrier so that he lided over Staten Island. The jet 22 the NMU-manned tanker Pine JANUARY, 1939: The Baltimore branch of the SIU is pressing for could he home for Christmas with then crashed at 7th and Flatbush Ridge broke in half off Cape Hat- the erection of 'a US hospital for the e.xclusive use of veterans. "Facili­ his family. Fortunately for him, he Avenues, about' a mile from SIU teras with loss of seven lives. ties at the Baltimore Maridb Hospital are becoming less and less was working two decks up from Brooklyn headquarters, after skim Gonzalez was painting on the available to seamen as vetecans, civil service employees and other the main landing deck of the car­ ming the rooftops over Bay Ridge second deck up forward the morn­ government beneficiaries increasingly occupy bed space." Senator rier. Most of the dead and injured and passing within a couple of ing of the fire when fellow work­ Millard E. Tydings and other Maryland legislators have pledged to were trapped in compartments be­ hundred feet of the Union hall ers started running through the work for approval of a bill appropriating funds for building a veteran's Among the 133 who died was Earl ship sounding the alarm. "From hospital in the State. low decks. Saved By Crane Operator 4 4 4; my Experience on ships," he said, Gonzalez attributed his isuccesS"whenever I went JANUARY, 1944: The SIU's latest contract provides overtime at ful escape from the burning car­ on a Job I always 90 cents an hour and includes work rules calling for overtime pay rier to the coolheaded action and made sure I knew for chipping and painting and, for handling stores both on the dock skill of shoreside crane operators. where the exit and aboard ship. AB's pay is from $100 to $110 per month. . . . AnBy skillful manipulation of their w a s." C o n s e- appeal was sent in to the LOG on behalf of a brother who contracted cranes, they rescued large numbers quently he start­ tuberculosis in the Jacksonville, Fia., Jail while serving 30 days for of the 4,000 men working on the ed going down picketline' activity. The letter notes that a previous call for aid •hip. the stairway to brought in a tarpaulin muster of $165. The brother and his sick The fire on the carrier was one the main deck mother receive $6 a week in funds for the two of them. of three pre-Chrisimas disasters hoping to get out. 4 4 4" "I couldn't make NEW YORK—A chief mate who JANUARY, 1944; The SlU-manned George Washington, under charter Gonzalez H because of the to Alcoa was applauded as a "real work horse of the sea" in a Nevr had sailed in various ratings with smoke, so I started back up. On York Times" article. The "Times" noted that the ship was built to Isthmian Lines for over 23 years was among th^ victims of the re­ the way the lights went out. I had carry 300 passengers, but in wartime service was carrying 900 and cent double plane crash in New to feel my way up again and find breaking her own speed records, often sailing through dangerous different exit." York which was termed the worst waters unarmed and unescorted. Among her othdF unusual duties, in aviation history. There must have been 150 to the ship eased a crisis in farm labor when she was used to bring . Earl H. Reames, 42, last aboard 200 men Jammed at the exit, he hundreds of farm warkers from Jamaica for use on East Coast farms. the Steel Recorder as chief officer, said, many of them choking and lost his life in the coughing because of fumes and crash of the Unit­ smoke. Fortunately, there was a WASHINGTON—With the mari­ ed Airlines jet construction crane on the dock at time industry complaining about which plummeted that point. The crane had hooked competition from Governmentinto a heavily a ladder to the end of its. lift and owned shipping. President Eisen­ populated section it swung the ladder Inboard to­ hower has ordered the discontinu­ of Brooklyn after ward where the men were. "I ance of commercial operations of colliding with a umped to the ladder" he said, the Panama Line, the only Gov­ Trans-World Air­ and the crane operator then ernment operation which em­ lines Constella­ swung the ladder over to the dock WASHINGTON — The SlU-contracted Colonial Steam­ ployed union seamen. Unlicensed tion somewhere where I was given oxygen because ship Corp., and the related Orion Shipping & Trading Agency Reomcs crewmembers of the company are of the smoke I inhal^." over Staten Issupplied by the National Maritime land. One man got off the ship by have reached a settlement with the Department of JusticR Union, with the mates, engineers Reames, was known to many SIU tying lengths of hose together and concerning Government^' and radio operators unions supply men as the 'Deacon' or 'Reveren end.' shinnying down them. However, claims against them. The family Involved, three were US the licensed personnel. He had boarded the ill-fated air­ five others tried to do the same, claims, Involving the purchase citizens at th? tima sf the pur­ Bans Commercial Trade craft on the West Coast and was all of them getting on the hose of 36 ships from the US between chases and three v. £re net. At pres^ The President's order, effective flying to New York to Join his wife ladder at the same time. As a 1947 and 1951, were settled by a ent, five of the six brothers Kce February 10, would bar the Govern­ Celia, and' two children for the result, the hoses parted and all company payment of $2,125,000 to American citizens. ment-owned company from carry­ Christmas holidays at their home five dropped into the icy river. In making the settlemenf;, the the US. ing any commercial cargo or pri­ in Port Chester, NY. Justice Department stated thai, fhe You could see some of the men The claims grew out of alleged vate passengers. The company Reames first went to sea as an who were trapped below through violations of the Customs laws and Orion group^ had paid the full price would be able to continue as a ordinary, in 1937, aboard the Selma the anchor chain hawse pipe," he 1916 Shipping Act. The Justice set by the Maritime Adminlstratioa carrier of Government cargoes and City (Isthmian). During World War under the 1946 Ship Sales Act, so Government passengers but it is II he attended the upgrading school said. Because of the complexity of Department had accused the com­ that the $2 million-plus payment the carrier's below-deck compartpany of misstatements of stock questionable at this time whether in New London where he earned represented Imposition of penal­ mentation it was amazing that any it could operate on that basis, since his 3d mate's license. His first ship of the men working below got out. ownership and had charged that ties. the control of the vessels had been most of it passenger services were as a licensed officer was the Steel Bargain Ship Sales Even under the best of conditions placed in the hands of alien mem­ for non-Government personnel. The Ship Sales Act Involved Mariner. Reames had earned his t takes a man a half-hour'to set bers of the Goulandris shipping At present, the Panama Line master's license but sailed consist­ bargain sales of tonnage to ship off the ship from those below-decks family. operates two ships, the Ancon and ently as chief officer. operators. Its purpose was largely compartments." Of the six members of the to enable American ship operators Cristobal, both of which are com­ bination passenger-dry cargo ves­ to replace the heavy wartime losses sels. A third ship, the SS Panama in their shipping fleets. Many was sold to American President war-built ships were also sold to Lines two years ago. European operators under differ­ Grace Line has been leading a ent conditions so as to enable them fight on the operation of the com­ to restore their shipping oper­ pany, since it operates on the same ations. routes. Most of the ships purchased by MSTS Unchanged the Orion group were Libertys and The President's decision leaves T-2s. At present. Colonial Steam­ the status of the Military Sea ship operates foui; super-tankers Transportation Service unchanged. which are on long-term charter to MSTS is the largest single shipping the Military Sea Transportatioa operation under the American flag. Service, the Orion Planet, Orion Comet, Orion Star and Orion Clip­ per, plus two Libertys, the Pacificus and the Seafair. NEW YORK—Caught aboard the Navy aircraft carrier Constellation when It burs into flame in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Seafarer Antonio Gonzales was one of the lucky yard workers who escaped uninjured. The blaze aboard the uncompleted carrier took 5( lives and injured over a hun-> dred, while doing $75 million The first took place on Friday H. Reame^i, chief mate of the Steel Recorder. Qcinage to the carrier, the morning. December 16, when Mate Dies In Plane Accident Gov't-Owned Line Restricted By President Orion Pays $2 Million; US Drops Ship Chaises SlU-Manned Ship Six Months Accldent-Free Include Info On Tax Requests (For more personals, we page 31) Walter Daniszewski Anybody knowing whereabouts of above-mentioned is urged to contact his mother, Mrs. Theresa Daniszewski, 811 East 34th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania. i, William L. Wooton, Jr. Your membership book and other personal papers have been found and turned into the head­ quarters record room. t ii Si John H. Murray Important you contact your son at Browneii Street address. After six months without a lost-time accident, crew of De Soto (Waterman) got SIU Safety Award in New Orleans. Shown oh deck att p presentation are: (I. to r.) Robert L. Weg•er, AB, deck delegate; John Costronover, chief steward; A. Hdmnioci, FWT, engine dele ^ate; Hany Bdum, OS, ship's delegate; Captain C. Kean; M. lyey, eh. eng'rs L. S. O'NeHi Waterman ofticlal; J. Gibson, chief mate. " At this time of the year the SIU receives many requests from the members for informa­ tion concerning W-2 forms for income tax purposes. In order to assure the prompt servicing of all requests. Seafarers should be sure to Include their cur­ rent mailing address, social se­ curity number snd book num­ ber on ail correspondence. This will make the handling of these requests inor« eonvenlent bpth for the Seafarers and the Union. �SEAFARERS Jomry* INl Page Twenty-Five LOG UIW Members Vote 96 Percent In Favor Of New Constitution Industrial Union Voters in NY NEW YORK—United Industrial Workers members in six .ports approved by a 96 per­ cent majority, the proposed new constitution which will guide the Union in its undertak­ ings, now and in the future. At the" same time the members approved the five nominees who will serve as interim officers^ until the union elects per­ their positions, were: Steve Car- the union, under the constitution, manent officials at its first dullo, national director; Jack Mil­ will hereafter be known as the convention. The voting on both measure was held January 3 in all ports. A rankand-file balloting committee, which was elected by the members at an earlier meeting, supervised the bal­ loting procedure during that day. Five Approved The five nominees who were ap­ proved for interim offices, and ler, Atlantic Coast area director; Lindsey Williams, Gulf Coast di­ rector; A1 Tanner, Great Lakes di­ rector, and A1 Kerr, secretarytreasurer. Same Union—^New Name The membership's approval of the constitution in no way changes the structure of the former Marine Allied Workers Divis^; however. United Industrial Workers of North America (UIWNA). Members Instructed The need for such a constitution arose from the requirements of the Landrum-Griffin Act. The members were instructed and niade familiar with the details of the Act in special material sent to them prior to the voting day. They were advised by the Union to study Members in New York are shown as fhey lined up to cast the constitution so as to learn of their ballots in the* constitutional voting earlier this month. their rights and privileges as mem­ They approved constitution and five interim officers. bers. The first regular convention of •the UIWNA will be held sometime next May. At this time, they will elect five permanent officers. Milo Expands Staff; UIW Members Casting Co, Moving Collect $7,065 In Dec. Benefit See Action NEW YORK — The UlW-contracted Milo Machine Tool Co. expects to add perhaps from 25 to 30 additional employees within the month as a result of the firm's submission of a low bid on a large ordinance con-"*^' tract. Milo, which normally em­ Rank-and-file balloting committee in Philadelphia prepares to receive voters earlier this month. L-R are: Gallo Priori, A. A. Gallagher; Joe Duffy, Crest Aluminum; OderWotts, Airmaster Corp. These Are Your Union Meetings -—Attend Them! All union members should regularly oHend the member­ ship meetings in their area. These meetings are devoted to discussions of matters vital to the welfare and security of every MAWD member and his family. What's more, these meetings provide every MAWD member with the opportunity to speak up and state his views about these vital matters. Here Is the schedule of the next meetings: NEW YORK-Tuesday, February 7, at 6 PM, SlU Hall, 675 Fourth Ave., B'klyn. BALTIMORE-Friday, February 3, at 8 PM, SlU Hall, 1216 E. Baltirriore St. SUNBURY - Sunday, Febru­ ary 12, at 2 P/A, Friendship Fire Company. PHILADELPHIA - Tuesday, February 14, at 7:30 PM, SlU Half, 2604 S. 4th Street. Vote Changes Union's Name The United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan paid out 47 benefit claims to members or their de­ pendents during the month of December, according to the Plan. This was down considerably from the preceeding month when 100 claims went to members. During this month a total of $9,640 was paid to 'UIW members. In Octber the total was $11,951. The total paid out to Industrial Workers during December was $7,065.09. The following members received the most sizable benefit checks during the month: Edward Smith of All American Metals, $587.50; Carmen Severino, Airmaster Corp., $416.25; Hilda Garcia, American Casting, $312.85; Frazier Mitchell, Airmaster Corp., $301.58 and Frank DiGuglielmo, All American Metals, $268.69. Maternity benefit claims were unusually high during the month of Decenjber. A total of 19 such claims were paid to Industrial Union members during that period. ploys 10 to 12 workers, envisions the need for the extra workers— mostly Isl and 2nd class machinists —as a result' of the added work load placed on It by the require­ ments of the contract. The firm was formerly located at 72 Sedwick St., In Brooklyn. The company recently signed a new contract with the Marine Allied Workers Division of the SIU, which boosted pay rates *and granted other additional benefits to the MAWD members at the plant. NHW YORK—American Casting Co. of Brooklyn, as part of its gen­ eral expansion plans. Is building a new plant at Plainview. Long Island. The UlW-contracted firm expects to move Into the new oper­ ation sometime next June and about 75 percent of Its present employees will be working at the. Long Island site. American Casting manufactures both lead and wire security seals used on coin bags and also the type commonly seen on electric, water and gas meters. In addition it makes lead stampings and cast­ ings for the plumbing trade. The firm has been at Its present This is one in a series of features which the SEAFARERS LOG location, 30 Main Street, for over will publish regarding members of SlU-affiliated unions working in 40 years. maritime production and allied fields. The news on this page deals with people working under the BROTHER JAMES J. SANTAR- SIU banner in shoreside estab­ • BROTHER JOHN A. HUNTLEY has been employed In the paint PIO Is also an employee pf the lishments engaged in maritime, UIWNA - c 0 n- production and allied fields. shop at the tracted Schaevitz Included among the items UIWNA - c 0 nEngineering. He made are cordage, canvas, tracted Schaevitz works as a ma­ lifesaving equipment, ship's Engineering Co. chinists helper at gear and related industrial since April of the concern and products. Because there had 1955. He had pre­ has been em- not been any organization avail­ vious been work­ ployed there able to them, many of these ing for a large since October of workers were formerly without refrigeration con­ 1958. Before com- any union protection, until they cern before joinIng with his came under the SIU banner. 1n g Schaevitz. This Brother Is an ex-Air Force present employer. Brother Santar- Developments in their area will man by virtue of his service during pio worked for an electrical con­ be reported here because they World War II and he also was for­ cern. He is single and resides at are an important part of the merly a member of the Electrical 300 East Park Avenue in the city maritime industry. of Camden, NJ. Workers. As a result of the referendum vote, members of the division should note that Oie name has been changed. The official designation of the division is now the United Industrial Workers of North Amer­ ica. affiliated with the SIU. The structure of the division will remain as it has been with the new name reflecUng the scope of the division's activities. With SIU Industrial Workers On Jay-Kay By NLRB NEW YORK — Certification of the SIU's Marine Allied Workrs Division—now known as the United Industrial Workers—as bargaining agent for the employees of the Jay-Kay Corporation should be forthcoming soon, it's reported. Last month, the New York Re­ gional Office of the National Labor Relations "Board rejected all the charges made by the "indepen­ dent" Amalgamated Local 355 and recommended that the NLRB In Washington concur with Its find­ ings. Local 355 had opposed the SIU affiliate In the Jay-Kay elec­ tion but was soundly defeafed. The Amalgamated Local 355'3 objections were seen as a means of enabling the group to continue to collect dues from Jay-Kay work­ ers who had received no represen­ tation" in return for their payments. It's expected that NLRB head­ quarters In Washington will take action shortly on the regional office recommendations. When the Board acts, it will clear fhe way for the UIW to start on contract negotia­ tions and take other steps to assure genuine representation for JayKay workers. The company em­ ploys up to 600 or more workers In the height of Its busy season. Send 'em to the ^ LOG �.' -• ,.;*>" •- -'TT'TJStJ^r;^- -,-• r .... •i " '-• ^ 'fi\ f: iVIUEtryA.X.S and All of the following 5IU families have received a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $8,800 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $1,100 in bonds: Christina Kuhrt. born September 22, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louis Kuhrt, Aurora, Colorado. Jacynthia McDou?ali, born October 5, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph F. McDougall, Houston, Texas. Lanrdes Laureano, bom July 6, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Andre Lopez Laureano, Newark, N.J, Jennifer Thomas, bom October 29, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fred Thomas, Texas City, Texas. Kerry Lynn Rowland, bom November 19, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs, Jack Rowland, Genoa, Texas. Donald Nelson, born August 20, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs, Frank Nelson, West Lake, La. Jonathan Richard, born November 15, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lester J. Richard, Maple Wood, La. Paula Cox, born October 29, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Milton Cox, Gulfport, Miss. Feby Julia Sarayno, born November 28, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Julio Sarayno, Brooklyn, NY. Lisa Ann Daniels, bom November 29, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Peter Daniels, Fairless Hill, Pa. Linda Odom, born November 24, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Earnest Odom, Chickasaw, Ala. Tenia Sears, born September 14, 1960, to Seafarer' and Mrs. Jack Sears. Galveston, Texas. Orlin Sargent, born October 28, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alvin Sargent, Mobile, Ala. Mary Elizabeth Burton, -born October 11, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Burton, Jr., New Orleans. La. Danny Willis, born September 12, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Perley Willis. South Norfolk, Va. Denise Violette, born October 5, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Violette, Seattle, Wash. Michael Wall, born October 10, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Wall, Pasadena, Texas. Sandra Gelbia, born August 15, 1960, to Seafarer and iftrs. Peter Gclbia, New Orleans, La. Mary Claire Torino, born May 26, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel Torino, Mount Clemens, NY. Michael D, Boyd, born October 27, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Boyd, McComb, Miss. Mary Celeste Nickels, born October 4, 1900, to Seafarer and Mrs. Eugene Nickels, Baltimore, Md. Deborah Brown, born August 21, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Brown, Baltimore, Md. Kathleen Zeller, bom October 31, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. John G. Zeller. Baltimore, Md. David Thompson, born October 18, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ronald Thompson, Everett, Mgss. Joseph Mellon, born October 18, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Mellon. Wilmington, Delaware. Marilyn Moore, born October 24, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs." Harold Moore, Channelview, Texas. Mary Ann O'Brien, born October 21, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert O'Brien, Salem. Mass. David Taylor, born September 13, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bennie Taylor. Sea Level, NC. Cynthia Bryan, born October 22, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ernest Bryan, Pasadena, Texas. Janet Mongrief, born November 4, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Junior Mongrief. Galveston, Texas. Luis Compos, Jr., born November 7, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luis Compos, Baltimore, Md. Patricia Knox, born November 9, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Knox, New Orleans, T,a. Elizabeth Kondylas, born July 20, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nicholas Kondylas, Baltimore, Md. Dale Wilkerson, born December 4, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Her­ man Wilkerson, Mobile, Ala. Elizabeth Hawkins, born December 3, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas Hawkins, Savannah, Ga. Frederick Jupitz, born October 14, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl Jupitz, Baltimore, Md. Dora Jean Palmer, born November 16, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio Palmer, Baltimore, Md. Gary Culpepper, born September 2, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thurlow Culpepper, Portsmouth, Va. Donna Wallace, born November 26, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs.. Earl Wallace. LaMarque, Texas. Elizabeth De Louise, born August 20, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gerry De Louise, New Orleans, La. Joycclyn Manardo, born December 7, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sylvester Manardo, Slidell, La. Carroll Jones, born November 2, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Walter Jones, Pasadena, Texas. Michael Resales, born August 16, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Orlando Rosales, San Francisco, Calif. Joseph Sasser, born December 10, I960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Aaron Sasser, Yonkers, NY. : 6k^ V un SEAFARERS LOG Psc« Twenty 81K The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $48,500 In benefits was paid, (Any apparent delay In payment of claims 4s normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates.) Jens P. Neilsen, 66: Brother Neilsen died of a respiratory con­ dition on Sep­ tember 4, 1960 at the Fitkin Hospi­ tal, Neptune, NJ. He began sailing In the deck de­ partment in 1943 and had been re­ ceiving special disability benefits since 1958. Sur­ viving is his widow, Mrs, Elsie M. Neilsen of Ocean Grove, NJ. Burial was at Hamilton, NJ. Total bene­ fit; $4,000. - ^ $ Henry R. Armstrong, 37: Brother Armstrong died of a stomach ail­ ment aboard the SS John , B. Waterman at Ka­ wasaki, Japan, on May 19, 1960. He had been sailing since 1952 in the engine depart­ ment. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Hannah Armstrong of New York, N.Y. Burial was at the US Army Ceme­ tery, Kewasaki. Total benefit: $4,000. t i Allen Day Voorhees, 48: Brother Voorhees was assumed drowned and lost at sea on September 11, 1959 while aboard .the SS Del Mar. He had sailed since 1939 in the deck department. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. M. V. Himbert and Mrs. A. V. Fred­ erick, appointed joint admini­ stratrixes of his estate. Place of burial is listed as at sea. Total benefit: $4,000. ^ t Herman Frank Webber, SS: Brother Webber passed away on May 27, 1959 at the Veterans Ad­ ministration Hos­ pital, Cleveland, Ohio. Death was due to a heart condition. He had been sailing in the deck depart­ ment since 1958. Surviving Is his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Webber of Cleveland. Burial was at West Park Cemetery, Cleveland. Total bene­ fit $500. Newell Keyei, 64: A heart ail­ ment was the cause of death for Brother Keyes on October 27, 1960 while aboard the Seatrain Savan­ nah at New Orleans, La. He had sailed in the steward depart­ ment since 1939. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Anita Keyes of New York City. Burial was at Femcliff Cemetery, Hartyville, NY. Total benefit: $4,OOQ. * » Claude A. Virgin, Jr., 60: A lung condition was the cause of death for Brother Vir­ gin on July 29, 1960 at New Or­ leans, La. He had sailed in the en­ gine department since 1951. His widow, Mrs. Louise B. Virgin of Atlanta, Ga., survives. Burial was at Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Ga. Total benefit: $4,000. t> % Roy Hassey, 53: A cerebral hem­ orrhage was the cause of death for Brother Has­ sey on November 23, 1960 aboard the SS Madaket in Kobe, Japan. He had sailed in the deck depart­ ment since 1948 and is survived by Connie Senear of San Francisco, Calif. In accord with his wishes, he was cremated and buried at sea. Total benefit: $4,000. t 4" 4" Antonio Viera, 52: Brother Viera Augustus Francis, 58: Brother died of a lung condition en Novem­ Francis died of a heart condition. ber 7, 1960 at Rio at home'in New Piedres, Puerto York City on Rico. He had N ove mljer 21, sailed in the en­ 1960. He began gine department sailing in the since 1942. He is steward depart­ survived by his ment in 1943 and widow, Mrs. had been receiv­ Luisa Viera of ing special dis­ Trujillo Alto, ability benefits Puerto Rico. Bur­ since August, ial was at Trujillo Alto Cemetery. 1960. His widow, Mrs. Rosalie Total benefit: $4,000. Francis of New York City, survives. Burial was at Frederick Dougias Cemetery, Staten Island, N.Y. Total benefit: $4,000. ^ B A G A R. eO. S ^ ttoW IN SOTH Umwm $1 Henry F. Machlinski, 52: Brother Machlinski died of a kidney ail­ ment on August 16, 1960 at the US Public Health Service Hospital, Baltimore, Md. He began sailing as a tugboat fire­ man in 1956 and had been receiv­ ing special dis­ ability benefits since 1958. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Martha Machlinski of Balti­ more. Burial was at St. Stanislaus Ceitiulery,. Baltimore. Total bene­ fit: $4,000. Joseph Perrelra, 47: Brother Perreira died of a stomach ailment at Central Emergency Hospital, San Francisco, Calif., on October 27, 1960. he had been sailing in the steward de­ partment sine* 1947. He is sur­ vived by his widow, Mrs. Eliz­ abeth. Perreira of San Francisco. Burial was at Golden Gate Ceme­ tery, San Francisco. Total benefit: $4,000. $R0OtU.'/N EAlXiMoee' 4 Herbert Sullivan, 59: Brother Sullivan died of injuries sustained during the col­ lision of the SS Alcoa Corsair on October 22, 1960. He had sailed in the steward de­ partment since 1948 and is sur­ vived by Mrs. Marie A, Leon­ ard. His place of burial was Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, La. Total benefit: $4,000. 4" 4" 41 Frank J. Brown, 60: A heart condi­ tion was the cause of death for Brother Frank J. Brown, 60: A heart condition was the cause of death for Brother Brown on No­ vember 15, 1960. at the Church & Home Hospital, Baltimore, M di L if 'llMi He had been sail­ ing as a tugboat captain since July, 1957. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Bertha Brown of Baltimore. Burial was at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore. Total benefit: $4,000. 7->.- �SEAFARERS MCI Italian Crew Aids Injured Seafarer Seafarer Walter G. Butterton, who ran Into some bad luck in November while aboard the Santa Venetla, has written to tell us of bis gratitude to the officers and crew of the Italian liner Ascania. "I broke my leg on tjje Santa Venetia about four days east of Bermuda," Butterton writes. "The captain sent out a call for help, and within two hours, this Italian passenger ship, the Ascania came by." Butterton relates that the liner lowered a lifeboat, and picked him up. "They carried me to their ship where my leg was put into a splint, and I was given shots to ease the pain," he relates. The aides aboard the Ascania were not able to set Butterton's broken leg. "But they took good care of me and saw to it that there was no infection. They put new bandages on the wound each day and were very kind." The injured Seafarer, who" was serving as bosun aboard th* Santa Venetia, praised all members of the Ascania crew. "I have never been treated so well anywhere on any ship. They even saw me to the hospital when we reached the shore," he declared. At the hospital, the Italian crew provided Butterton with postcards, stationery and pens, and asked him to write them to tell how he was getting along. Butteron had to spend Christmas in the hospital, but the kindness of the Ascania The lifeboat rescue crew of the Italian liner Ascania helps officers and crew made it a merry hoist their lifeboat aboard the Ascania. In a litter in the . Christmas indeed. boat is Seafarer Walter G. Butterton, who broke his leg while The Santa Venetia officers and crew, over the signature of the aboard the SlU-contracted Santa Venetia. The Ascania re­ master, cabled the Ascania crew: sponded to a call for help from, the Santa Venetia skipper "Please accept the personal thanks when Butterton, bosun aboard the vessel, was injured. of myself, my officers and crew The skipper of the Ascania, Sal- not by rules but from the heart, for relieving our anxiety about our bosun. We specially wish to com­ vatore Giuffre, wired back: "Thanks is always alive in everyone who mend the brave sailors in the res­ for your appreciation. Sailors' loy- spends his life at sea. Walter feelalty which imposes fraternal help, ing better, taking care of him." cue lifeboat for their efforts." CS BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Oct. 30—Chairmen, Adelpti Capote; Secretary, F. Nelson. Delegate con­ tacted hall regarding milk delivery. .Milk to be delivered promptly. Re­ pair list submitted. Repairs and re­ placements already under way. $2 in fund. Things running smoothly. TRANSEASTERN (Transeastern), Oct. 23—Chairman, B. C. Browning; Secretary, Edward Blanton. EUected new ship's delegate. Need new port­ hole gaskets in fireman room. Ship's delegate to take repair list to captain. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), Oct. 26—Chairman, Al Case; Secretary, Gary Dixon. Disru-ssions were held on medical supplies received in New •York, and paying dues in Puerto Rico. Discu-ssed the problem of getting in too late to pay off and also getting a little draw before payolt. FAIRPORT (Waterman), Oct. 1960— Chairman, R. A. Statham; Secretary, None. One man logged^for failing to return to ve.ssel. Brought back by Immigration 15 days later. Disputed OT and equalization of .same to be taken up with patrolman. .Smooth .sailing. Fan room cluttered up. Hos­ pital needs overhaul. CHILORE (Ore Navigation), Oct. 23 —Chairman, John Bergeria; Secretary, H. R. ttutchins. One man missed ship in engine department .md one man mi.s.sed ship in steward department. Fans to be In.stalled. Other fans to be looked over. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), Oct. 30—Chairman, G. Meltier; Secretary, None. Will spray all rooms for roaches. Crew to start a ship's fund. No complaints. ORION COMET (Orion), Oct. 22 — Chairman, Vincent Meehan; Secretary, James Nicholson. Quite a hit of old food aboard. Water has heen bad. Motion made to try to replace men who have to pay off for any reason. Fleeted new ship's delegate. .Steward .asked to nut out a better night luneh. Crew a.sked to be more careful with the wa.shing machine. MT. EVANS (Cargo A Tankship), Sept. 27—Chairman, M. C. Barton; Secretary, John W. Picou. Meeting called to aic beefs. Captain said any foul-ups will be logged. Ship to be fumigated upon arrival in US. Motion made for all hands to go ashore or nobody goes at all. S.uggestion made to keep three doors in crew quarters closed and use door by gangway. AU hands will please flush toilets after use. FELTORE (Marven), Nov. 4~ChaIrman, D. B. Albright; Secretary, E. A. Boyd. SIO In ship's fund. It is sug­ gested that bombs be obtained by steward to get rid of roaches. Life jackets should be placed in engine room and bridge. It is suggested that false rumors and foolishness be elimi­ nated from ship's black board. SEATRAIN ^ GEORGIA (Seatrain), Nov. 20—Chairman, Ralph Hampson; Secretary, Joe McLtrln. Two men getting off. Everything running smoothly. Ship's fund is $10.16. Re­ quest that president's reports be sent to ship as soon as possible along with other necessary communications. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Nov. 11—Chairman, John Risbeck; Secre­ tary, H. R. Hanssen. No beefs. Every­ thing running smoothly. Ship's fund is $6.00. Donations are welcomed. Draw in travelers' checks for Japa­ nese currency. No daily draw. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Now. •— Chairman, James M. Hand; Secretary, V. O. Orenclo. Captain will iron out some of the beefs. Money draws will be given on arrival at Wilmington. All repair lists have been submitted. .Ship's fund is $.55.42. Two men left behind. One man hospitalized in Cal­ cutta and one In Port Said. Winer being accused of mksbehavlor. Vote of thanks to cooks for a Job well done. DEL VIENTO (Mississippi), Oct. 30 —Chairman, Roy Ayers; Secretary, Hugh Welles. All coastwise beefs were taken care of. No disputed OT. Elected a ship's delegate. No cloth­ ing is to be hanged on rails in passageway. ATLANTIS (Petrol), Oct. 30—Chair­ man, Thomas P. Cummlnos; Secre­ tary, J. L. Pagan. Ship's delegate rennrts everything going along well. Thanks to ceryone for cooperation during trip. Payoff upon arrival. All hands reminded to vote. One man missed shin in Port'md. Me. Headnnarlers vequc.sted all men to stay on hoard unon arrival in Portland for payoff in the Gulf. HERCULES VICTORY (Hercules), Nov. 12—Chairman, .lerry Broaddus; Secretary, Joe E. Thnmas. Elected the shiu's delegate. Some disputed OT. Ship's captain doing work that belongs to the deck department. Men are asked to refrain from spitting in water fountain and to coonerate In keeping the mes.sba)l afld pantry clean. Cooperation Is asked In flush­ ing toilets. MT. EVANS (Cargo A Tnnkshio), Or* 16—Cti-'rm-n, M. C. Bartcn; Sec­ retary. J. W. Pleou. Contain h.as not ciop-h rococv for draws. AH hattds ,choiii,| o><ooV OT at n.a.voff. Some dlsnntnrt fvc Tjngge taorners not being t-ec* In w ^'-igg order. Wi'l see na- , trelrgan cencernlng s®me. Suggestion made to steward stores eheeVert when reeelved. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Aug. 21— Chairman. James M. Hand; Secretary, VIncertt G. Orenclo. Cao'-in will give draws every five davs Will fftso give dr.aw.s on apnroved- Of in C.ilcutfa. Beef.* taken care of. Laundry room will be moved go main deck. Spin's fund Is F"! 03. Will hold a pool unon arrival. H-lf of money to be donated to shin's fund. I Sailing Ship Master Hired Crews At Jail The following article, submitted to the LOG by Captain R. J. Peterson, who began his seagoing career in the days of the old sailing vessels, tells of a skipper of yore who recruited his men in an unorthodox manner, far removed from the Union hiring halls of today. Waters, skipper of the bark Lucknow, was known to sailors as the "Squinty Eye." Nd man with him made more than a single pas­ sage on his ship. He would make the man run away and pocket his pay. A'hard case was Waters. He had no wife and no home other than the ship's cabin. In Santos, one morning, "Squinty Eye" was seen in the scuppers, wrestling and rolling with one of his crew. Waters got up first, looked at himself and growled, "Damn it! My flannel suit is all messed up. I must go'down to the cabin and change gear to see the consul." Then, as an after thought, he prouounced, "Anyway, I got the best of the Liverpool fireman who signed on as a sailor aboard my ship." Charged Month's Pay Captain Waters, when short of sailors, would go to prisons in Latin America to see their ward­ ens. He would bribe them and take out of prison any man that seemed like a sailor able to pull his weight on the rope. Waters, of course, paid the fine against the prisoner and charged it as a month's ad­ vance, plus the slopchest. On Saturday evenings at sea, when a sailor went aft to buy the slops of "dog's wool and oakum," Waters made the man sign the ac­ count at the bottom of the sheet. Later, after the man had run away. Waters would fill in the sheet with STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Nov. 20—Chairman, Tony Gaspar; Secre­ tary, H. C. Hunt. Everything running smoothly. Ship's fund is $13. A $5 donation made to library. It is sug­ gested that cooks wear white hats during working hours. AU hands should cooperate in keeping long­ shoremen out of mcsshalls and pan­ tries. It is requested that radios be lowered while others are sleeping. MT. SHASTA (Cargo A Tankship), Nov. 22—Chairman, E. Bates; Secre­ tary, H. Smith. Some disputed OT. Smooth voyage so far. Ship's delegate wishes to thank aU crewmembers for their cooperation. A vote of thanks to Brother Bates for a job weU done. No correspondence received from headquarters. A vote of thanks to the steward department. SEAMAR (Calmar), Nov. 21—Chair­ man, J. R. Marshall; Secretary, J. A. Turklngton. No beefs. Repairs on order. Chips wiU take care of port­ hole dogs. MT. EVANS (Cargo & Tankship), July 19—Chairman, Louis Marshall; Secretary, John W. PIcou. Man drowned In New Orleans, La. It Is suggested that a pool be made on arrival to pay for flowers sent to Brother Savior's funeral. CS NORFOLK (Cities Service), Oct. 31—Chairman, M. Hitchcock; Secre­ tary, Tom McCaffery. No beefs. Everything fine. One man failed to join ship in I.inden. One man hurt and was replaced. Pace Twenty-SeveB LOG ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Nov. 12— Chairman, C. Williams; Secretary, L. Pate. Ship's delegate resi.gns. It Is requested that unauthorized persons stay out of galley. Bunks to be re­ paired. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Nov. 13—Chairman, J. Farrand; Secretary, J. Gritfin. $4.54 in ship's fund Elected Ihe ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department. DEL AIRES (Mississippi), Nov. 5— Chairman, M. Fabricant; Secretary, N. A. Huff. One man hospitalized in B. A. Quite a number of logs. Fund stands at $27.30. Few hours of dis­ puted OT. Ship's delegate to see pa­ trolman about men on watch in en­ gine room attending fire and boat drill. Ship needs fumigation. There is a shortage of fresh fruit. MV NEW YORKER (Erie A St. Lawrence), Nov. 26—Chairman, A. Leiten; Secretary, C. Makuch. Every­ thing in order. No beefs. Held elec­ tion for a ship's delegate. An excep­ tional Thanksgiving Dinner was served. Will inquire about a clothing di-yer as there is very little space to dry clothes. All departments are co­ operating to make this a happy ship. GATEWAY CITY .(^ea-Land), Nov. 27—Chairman, A. Case; Secretary, P. Reyes. Some disputed OT. Ship's fund is $3.6:i. Donation suggested for the fund. Will get in touch with the .ship library to renew some books and magazines. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross), Nov. 25—Chairman, Albert Isaac; Secretary, H. Motika. Will see agent about shore leave at Huntington Beach.'California. A vote of thanks for the outgoing ship's delegate for a job well done. It is requested that all members vote If at- all possible. ARIZPA (Waterman), Nov. 22 — Chairman, C. Van Parker; Secretary, Arthur R. Rudnickl. Very good trip. One man hospitalized in Bremen. Picked up two men in Rotterdam and one in Antwerp. Some disputed OT. To see patrolman about expediting repairs. SAMPAN HITCH (Suwannee), Nov. 20—Chairman, J. B. Henley; Secre­ tary, A. Bell. Eveiything going smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. STEEL MAKER, (Isthmian), Nov. 12 —Chairman, Moose; Secretary, Ainsworth. $32.05 in the sliip's fund. Mo­ tion made to have .American money put on board for draw instead of travelers' checks. DEL SUO (Mississippi), Nov. 20— Chairman, Mike Dunn; Secretary, H. R. Ellis. One m.nn mi'^sed ship in Santos but re.ioincd shio on way north. One man left in the hospital in Buenos Aires. Good trip, hlo logs or beefs. Balance in general rnnd is $.505. Some disputed OT. Wish to obtain a new w.ashing machine. ' FAIRLAND (Sc'-Land), Nov. 13— Chairman, John Sweeney; Secretray, Ch»s Goldstein. If ship dorks he'ore g P])T, crow will "of paid same day. $90 in the SII'P'S fimd. Will see fond plan men nhmit a better erade of food, and cotfee and a little more variety. CITY OK A>"« iW'-»«rm»n), Oct. 99—Chairman, P"»'ert H.all; Serretary. Fle*c)»er c-'-'-ln ple-'sed items from the shops which were never bought. One day, in Newcastle, Australia, Waters called from the poop, "Hey, mister mate, I want you!" Down in the cabin were the ship's articles for the mate to see the signatures. A Little Forgery "See here, mister mate," in­ sisted Waters, "if you can sign this man's name at the bottom of the slopchest list." He paused and then continued, "I tried and can't sign his name as it is on the articles." The mate, calm, said, "Captain, if you can't forge the- man's name, I'll not do it for you." with conduct of crew. Payoff will probably be in New York. gl.fS col­ lected from crew for Eddie Cannon, deceased. This money sent to Fathed Murphy in Seattle to be used for seamen. None received on ship by the captain. Patrolman should make some ruling for men regarding trans­ portation to sign-on port when a ship is diverted to Europe. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Nov. 20—Chairman, C. E. Lee Jr.; Secretary, Douglas Conn. .No beefs and no disputes. Everything running smoothly. No money in the ship's fund. Elected a new ship's delegate. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), Nov. 20 —Chairman, Abraham Anarones; Sec­ retary, W. Bodreson. Will see pa­ trolman about getting a new electric coffee pot. Toilet in bad need of repair. Vote of thanks to the steward department. DEL ORG (Mississippi), Nov. 2(i— Chafrman, George H. McFall; Secre­ tary, Vincent J. Fitzgerald. One man missed ship in Santos. One man quit ship in Freeport. Texas, on three hour notice. £23.45 in the ship's fund. Crew wishes to go on .decord as being in favor of a retirement pension to be nc.?otiated as soon as possible. Motion made to buy $10 worth of new magazines. Suggestion made to put 90 days' stores aboard this vessel. KEVA IDEAL (Keva Corp.), Nov. 19 —Chairman, R. Schwartz; * Secretary, J. E. Armstrong. Everythin" running smoothly. Sailed short one wiper, one day man and one crew pantry­ man. .-\ vote of thanks, to the steward department. CS NORFOLK (Cities Service), Nov. 24—Chairman, Frank Reese; Secre­ tary, M. Hitchcock. Report to be turned in to the patrolman concern­ ing the ship's guard manhandling crewmembers in Philadelphia. One man missed ship in I.inden and one missed ship in Philadclohia. Discus­ sion held on food problem. Steward is not putting out fair enough menu. CS BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Nov. 24—Chairman, A. Capote; Secre­ tary, C. Ennist. New ship's dele-ate to be elected. Men are requested to use .gangw.iv and not .side port while at dock. Shio's fund is $2. .A small donition to be given at pa.voff. Will .draft a letter to contr.ict coniToittee to increase supply of fresh milk. EAG' E VOYAGER (Sea Transport), NoV: 27—Chairm''n, John D. Ooyle; Seere*ady, John H. Delgado. F.iptain will buv new wasliinp machine in .i;>n-n. One man flew hack to New York. Fantain to contart company and union to find out who is supposed to paint the ptimpioom b")nw the deck. Bosun and deck maintenance .souepetne .steward department. Shin's fund Is $.31. n �•W': SEAFARERS Pag« Twenfy-Elgrlit Young 'Sea-Dog' Offers 7-Moiith Vacation Plan Seafarer Charles P. Lord of Baltimore, who sails in the engine department, puts his dog "Cracker" through her paces. That's not an optical illusion—the dog really has only three legs. The one and a half year old fox terrier, three-legged since birth, gets about as well as any dog. Victory Has Good Trip (The following report from the Jefferson City Victory was submitted to the LOG by ship's delegate E. Walsh.) The year and the voyage wlll-^ goon come to a close. Many spec­ specialist in making salads which tacular events occurred during the we all enjoyed, must have special year, but our trip was quite the mention. Our messmen always opposite, yet praise worthy. Other served with a smile and members than minor incidents, the voyage on sanitary duty were better than was a heart's desire. those of other ships I've sailed on. When a crew comes aboard, all's Captain Goerlnne went all the well until they get the wrinkles way in response to requests we out of their bellies. Then they made. He's very stern but consid­ gripe. On this vessel it was a dif­ erate. As for engine department ferent story. The menu was ex­ top brass, all repairs were taken cellent, food well prepared, night care of immediately. This is a lunch was ample. We must agree clean ship. It was a pleasure to that our baker, Andy Goudy was in serve a crew that cooperated so the galley from early to late pre­ well. Happy New Year and bon paring goodies that were available voyage. round the clock. We only hope that everyone Our pantryman, Mr. Dofredo, a sails with as good a crew. 'Kid Stash' by Seoforsr Zhemeck JTanoanr, IMl LOG (Ed. note: The jollowing letter was addressed to SIU President Paul Hall with a reguest it be printed in the LOG-) Dear Sir and Brother: Being a member of the Sea­ farers for the past VlVi years, i read with interest the ex­ change of letters between your­ self and Brother Victor Brunell, ship's delegate on a Delta Line ship. The exchange of letters and the findings of various commit­ tees of our Union intrigued me considerably. You are probably well aware qf the fact that after a certain number of years at sea, a man's mind turns to the problem of security for his family and himself. Therefore the questions of vacation and job security after, vacation arises. I can remember the time when we in the Seafarers had no vacation plan at all, and when you left a ship, that was it. There 'was no such thing as being able to cash in your dis­ charges, so to speak. Bfit today, such a thing is a basic fact— in dollars and cents, and it amounts to quite a bit, accord­ ing to the length of time one has served aboard an SlU-contracted vessel. The following is my own per­ sonal idea concerning the vaca­ tion problem and job security after vacation. A seaman in the past would leave a vessel with no vacation money to look foreword to, and at times lived with very little money coming in. Or he may have left the vessel due to illness in his family etc. But this same seaman has always been able to return to a job at sea, after a fairly short—or long period, depending on his choice of run and job. So the problem of job security after vacation amounts to this: (1) Assuming a man has been on the beach from three to six months due to, ill health or ill health in the family. He natu­ rally assumes a heavy load of bijils which must be paid. (2) The man, after being on the beach for a time, has now reached the top of the rotary shipping list AND HAS HIS CHOICE OF JOB, SHIP AND RUN, wlpch, of course, is our way of doing things. (3) Now this man has struck a good ship; he has the run he wants and he has a very good paying job. So he decides to stay. And ,now comes the clincher — after one year he decides to take a vacation, BUT —he wants his job back after the vacation ... in contradic­ tion to our shipping ailes. (4) Our Vacation Plan calls for, at the present, a payment of $400 a year paid quarterly or any way a man wishes to collect within a year's time. He may wait the full year if he wishes to collect it. I believe that if a new vaca­ tion plan is formulated — and this is strictly my own opinion, it can be worked out as follows; (1) Granted that our man has had problems and has amassed a load of debt. (2) The lowest paying ship­ board job is now $280 per month with ^n overtime rate of $1.80 per hour. (3) Assuming our man is responsible and that his rating is higher that the $280 — and even at the $280—why can't he, within reasonable time, say six months, have his debts paid and a few dollars saved up? This is not hard what with the Wel­ fare and Medical Plan we now have. I believe in view of all these facts that consideration should be given to a plan as follows: (A) After seven months seatime on a vessel, if a man wants to have his vacation that he should be allowed his ,^ull $400 vacation money, (B) That the man should be able to leave the vessel and. re-register—not for his old job and ship — but in the regular shipping ru^e manner. (C) This makes for good shipping and cau.ses no hard- o Tlx © E d It b r All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. ships on parties involved, name­ ly the next guy in the same predicament and with the same problem. In closing, I wish to again state that the opinions ex­ pressed are my own and I will bring them up for discussion at our next shipboard meeting. I have shown this letter to quite a few "A" men and they are in agreement with the seven-mdnth vacation plant George Meltzer Sr. 4< t No Compulsory Vacation Rule Old Timer Sends Greetings To the Editor: Although I am retirjed, I still have the good old SIU close to my heart, and I go down to the hall every now and then for old time's sake. So once again, I say to the officials, the editor and his able staff, and the membership in general of this great and power­ ful Union: Greetings and salutations for thfe merriest Christmas ever, and the happiest, prosperous new year for our great Union. George H. Seeberger it Seafarer Wants Shipboard Phones To the Editor: The question of delayed sail­ ing has come up on a great many ships. I hold that when a man must come back to the ves­ sel, it's f#'the convenience of the ship. But when crews put in for delayed sailing, the com­ pany claims "act of God" etc.' However, if there is no tele­ phone aboard ship, the crewmember is forced to come back to the vessel to find out if it will sail on schedule. I maintain that this constitutes a call-back. If there were a phone aboard, crewmen could call to find if sailing time has changed. It would not be necessary for him to leave home until time to board the ship and turn to be­ fore sailing. Where no phone is provided, the crewmember is inconven­ ienced by the company's failure to provide proper communica­ tion. Efficient communication is . a necessity in the business world and the company which fails to provide for it shows an utter disregard for the time of the crewmembers. The company that wastes the time of its crews should be penalized. Here is. an example of the wasted time which results when there is no shipboard phone: A ship is due to sail at 1 AM and the crew is supposed to be aboard at midnight, an hour be­ fore sailing time. If a crewmember lives any distance away from the ship—and he usually does—it would be foolhardy for him tp go back home. The time taken in travel would use up any time he might spend at home. Normally, the man would stay aboard, even if he doesn't have to turn to until 8 AM. He loses the whole night simply because there's no way for him to check a possible change in sailing time. Joseph Pasinosky t i. To the Editor; In reply to a letter sent to Brother Paul Hall by crew members of the Monarch of the Seas in which suggestions were made for a compulsory vaca­ tion system—with a crewmember having the fight to return to his original job. It was stated that these brothers are willing to take a vacation even after 10 months on a ship—if they could be assured of .having another job without pay reduction after taking their vacation. One ques­ tion, please. Since when has any Union brother needed to be reassured that he could have a job? It seems to me that the Union books we carry, and the rotary system of shipping would be assurance enough. It was also stated that this system of permanent jobs was in effect in other maritime un­ ions. That is very true. All one ever sees on the shipping boards of these other unions is relief jobs. Yes, brothers, that system has worked out well for a privileged few. I think they are called company stiffs. We don't have any privileged few in this To the Editor: The delicious Thanksgiving organization and I hope we never have them. In my opinion meal served at Vic and Ted's the only workable system is Restaurant on the corner of Ninth and Granby Streets in the rotary shipping board. I hope the day never comes Norfolk to accommodate SIU when the majority of the jobs members, families and friends on our board are relief jobs. So was a great success and de­ remember, brothers, you have serves mentioning. Therefore, on behalf of mem­ nothing to fear; just register and take your chances like the bers and families wlio were rest of us. We have our obliga­ present, I wish to extend our tions too. The rotary shipping appreciation to both the SIU— system is the result of a long who made it all possible — and hard fight to protect the job the entire staff of Vic and Ted's who made the occasion so security of our membership. The dby may soon come pleasant. Incidentally, Vic is an SIU when we will be faced with the decision of compulsory vaca­ member and was on a ship re­ tion. When that day comes, cently, and he would appreciate remember, there are many your patronage whenever you thousands of union brothers are in Norfolk. You may, if you whose interests are at stake. like, use the SIU meal books which are honored at Vic and J. J. Levin Ted's. Ship's delegate L. B. Bryant Jr. Steel Voyager Norfolk IVien Enjoy Dinner �r"' SEAFARERS lanarr, INl Crewsf OfficersAid Holidays At Seafarers III at Sea Sea Feature "The brotherhood of the sea" proved to be all that It says Fine Foods in December when the crews and officers of two vessels stood by shipmates who were stricken with illness, one of them fatally. Turner Parker, fireman cared for, but he passed away aboard the Cocur D'AIene shortly after reaching the hospital. Victory (Victory Carriers) suffered a stroke December 17 when the ship was two days from port off the East Pakistan coast. Parker died Christmas day and was buried hy his shipmates in Chittagong. Carl Mann. AB became ill while aboard the SS Wacosta (Waterman) and was taken ashore by the US Navy at Midway Island. Raymond 11. Bunce Jr., ship's delegate on the Couer D'AIene vic­ tory reported that Parker com­ plained of severe chest pains and was immediately place in the ship's hospital, where he was kept on a liquid diet. Sedatives and oxygen were also administered to keep the patient comfortable. "I would like to commend the efforts of Captain Rothrack and the chief mate, Mr. Vermond, who were at Parker's side from the time he was stricken until he was placed on a launch and taken to a hospital at Chittagong." Bunce wrote. The delegate also praised the whole deck department for keeping a close watch over the ailing man before he was taken to the hospital. After Parker was taken to the hospital, the crew tried to • send him some of his pay, but regula­ tions prohibit American money from being sent into the country. The ship, carrying a load of rice, was unable to secure a berth and had to ride: at an outer anchorage for a while. Bunce and his shipmates had promised themselves that they would see that Parker was well The Union was notified as well as Parker's relatives. A sister of the dead man authorized burial in Pakistan and the crew took care of the details. Aboard the Wacosta, the crew tried to make life more pleasant for Seafarer Mann. They give much credit to Captain H. R. Anderson and chief mate O. Pascale, as well as to the Navy ship Hornet and Navy airmen who dropped medi­ cine for Mann. The Navy doctor on the Hornet transmitted instructions to Capt. Anderson on how to administer the medicine. The crew credits this action as the jone which saved Mann's life. Subsequently he was taken to a hospital on Midway. On Manhole Grill Crew Has Hotcakes (The following report was sub­ mitted to the LOG from the SS Omnium Freighter (Mol Shipping), newly-contracted to the SlU). Necessity is the mother of inven­ tion. The galley range was in such shape that it was impossible to use it as a grill, and the ship did not have a grill. We took one of the man-hole covers — t spare — and ground and polished it. Boy, you should taste those hotcakes. Seafarer On His Way Home To the Editor: I received a SEAFARERS LOG recently and was very glad to get it. My son had them sent to me when he went into the Army last year. He will be out of the service soon and I would like all Ms friends to knew that by March, he will be home. ' You can reach him at this ad­ dress: Paul J. Catalanotto, 2428 Ursuline Ave., New Orleans, La. I am sending this LOG to him —I know he will be pleased to get it. Mrs. M. Catalanotto t a. a. Widow Thanks Union For Aid To the Editor: Although belated, it is with utmost gratitude and sincere wishes that 1 convey my greet­ ings to you. Thanks to the Welfare Plan and those other Union brothers who assisted me in the dark and needful moment at the de­ parture of my husband. Forgive me for not having taken the time sooner to write you. I have been and still am very depressed and melancholy, and as yet have not learned to live without someone who was so dear to me. I know you can un­ derstand how I feel. Will you convey my special thanks to Mr. McAuley for his, kindness and to Mr. Hall for his most encouraging letter. Those things mean so much when you are troubled. May God continue to bies.s you. And I pray for the continued success of your or­ ganization. Mrs. Frank A. Rossi t t t Wife Aided By Benefit To the Editor: I wish to extend my thanks to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. I, was in the hospital almost eight weeks this summer. First for an operation on my leg so that I could walk again, and then for a broken arm. The Seafarers here in Balti­ more were —most kind, seeing that I had the blood I needed and doing everything they could to help. My husband, Charles W. Thorpe, was at sea at the time on the SS Mount McKinley. It is nice to know, even with our husbands gone to sea, that the wives of Seafarers are looked after and taken care of. Hats off to the SIU and the Welfare Plan. Mrs. Charles W. Thorpe Pare Twenly-NfM LOG The holiday season has come and gone, leaving behind the memory of some specially good feeds aboard SlU-contracted vessels. The lucky Seafarers aboard the MY New Yorker (Erie & St. Law­ rence) and the SS Hurricane (Wa­ terman) had cocktails for dinner. The New Yorker menu for Thanks­ giving had martinis and the Hurri­ cane Christmas menu listed cock­ tails. Roast turkey with oyster dress­ ing, ham and roast beef proved to be the favorites, appearing on all Thanksgiving and Christmas menus received by the LOG. Highlights of the Del Sol (Missis­ sippi) Thanksgiving menu were chilled Vienna sausage, consomme royale, broiled lamb chops, broiled fresh flounder, pies and coffee. Some of the high spots of the New Yorker Thanksgiving menu were hors d'oeurve%, antipasto, spring onions, glazed ox tongue, pickled beets, pies, cake, and ice cold beer. Seafarers aboard the Orion Star (Orion) on Thanksgiving day could choose eggs stuffed with caviar, olives stuffed with anchovies, vari­ ous consommes, steamed Alaska red salmon with almond butter, grilled sirloin steak, and plum pudding with hard sauce. Aboard the Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Transport) on Thanksgiving, Sea­ farers were able to have a cham­ pagne sauce with their baked ham. The Christmas menu aboard the Alcoa Planter (Alcoa) was, tradi­ tional with turkey, ham and roast beef. In addition to cocktails, the Hurricane menu offered eggnog and punch on the Christmas dinner menu. Seafarer Gets Married To the Editor: I would like to let all of my friends in the SIU know that I've taken the big step. The wedding ceremony was October 8, 1960 at the Baptist Church on 1700 Frederick Ave., Balti­ more. The reception was at home at 2138 Hollins St., Balti­ more 23, Md. J. Martin AH letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Runaways Face Reprisals Knot Ship's Knot Seafarer Butch Morris Is at the oars of the What Knot, built by Bosun Bd "Tiny" Anderson while on the Sword Knot (Suwanee) on the missile range. Seafarer Builds Boat Some Seafarers go in for building model ships—most of them run not much more than a foot long, but Ed "Tiny" An­ derson, lately bosun on the missile tracking Stvord Knot (Suwanee), builds them bigger. 4 On his last trip with the Sword a transome which can hold an out­ Knot he built a "sister ship" for board motor and it looks as if it the Sword Knot can make a good many knots. and called her Anderson built the boat of good the What Knot. solid mahogany and equipped it The What Knot with a long foredeck to keep her is not a model. from shipping water while cruis­ It's a 10-foot trim ing at top speed. little craft with a speedboat bot­ tom. Anderson built her during Anderson the lull in duties aboard the missile ship — in be­ tween rocket shots when the ship wasn't chasing all over the South Atlantic. The craft was launched from the Sword Knot and Seafarer Butch' Morris tried her out with a pair of oars. The boat is built with fiscated by foreign govern­ ments. The runaway operator hates the American working man, but when his overseas properties face confiscation, he will holler for the American worker to don a uniform, grab a gun and rush out to protect his properties. We should make it abundant­ ly clear that we will not fight to protect runaway properties, capital which fled overseas to escape US standards. Let the runaway look to the Liberian army and navy for his protec­ tion. He has no moral right to US tax-supported military pro­ tection. Runaway Alone The runaway operator sliould understand that he is strictly on his own in a big. dangerous, disorderly world. "The foreign worker may accept lower wages that an American, but he may be lough, mean and even revo­ lutionary. The American runa­ way operator by his treatment of cheap foreign labor, invites resentment, hatred and reprisal. It's his "red wagon," not ours. Morris Horton, Radio operator, SS Evelyn To the Editor: I see in the LOG that the Liberian runaway office in New York lias revoked the Liberian i t, ' registration of a ship because t it was chartered to Russia. This won't last long. Our State Department and Liberia To the Editor: have led with their chins again. Your kind sympathetic letter Khrushchev will send his min­ To tile Editor: was received with the enclosed ister to Monrovia and the So­ I want to thank you and all check for the death benefit of viet minister will pound the members of the Seafarers Inter­ my dear beloved husband. I table and holler; we'll hear no national Union for the SIU Wel­ want you to know that it is very more about canceled registra­ fare Fund check I received for much appreciated, and I want to tions. • * death benefit of Francis Regan. thank you for your kind I also want to thank you for The American runaway opera­ thoughts. Please give my kind tor has gone out into the world your kind offer of assistance regards to all the members of looking for trouble and he's and I shall be happy to call on the Union. « likely to get it. Many runaway you if necessary. Mrs. Anna Regan ,ships and shops will be con­ Mrs. Eisie May Nlelseu Kind Thoughts Are Appreciated Thanks SIU For Welfare Family Gives Thanks To Union To the Editor: On behalf of my mother, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griswold, I am writing to let you know she re­ ceived the Seafarers Welfare Plan check in benefit of George B. Griswold. She also wishes to join me and thank you for your kind condolences and offer of assistance. Most sincerely. Mrs. Romola G. Kroschel t t 4. SIU Library Is Proposed To the Editor: We in the SIU spend some $12,000 a year for scholarships —that's money well spent. But at the same time, why not do something for the education of the entire membership? A solid technical library at the SIU hall where Seafarers can read and borrow books on electricity and other non-fiction is needed. I have a good librai-y of books on electricity which I might be getting rid of soon—and if I knew that there was a place where they might be used at the New York hall, I'd give them to the Union. There may be other members with techni­ cal books who would be willing to lend or donate books to a library at the hall. Propose Lectures The SIU could even borrow books from the American Mer­ chant Seamen's Library for cer­ tain periods on request in order to service a Union Li'orary. Such a library could even be expanded to include lectures and discussions. Bryan Gibsou �Faff* Thirty Alaska Welcomes Alcoa Planter Crew (The following information on the Alcoa Planter's (Alcoa) visit to Sitka, Alaska, toas submitted to the LOG by Z. Y. Ching and Leonard Parakeau, ship's delegate.) On November 20, the SS Alcoa The ship was paid off and signed Planter was the first American on in Aberdeen, Wash., on Decem­ vessel to dock at the new $65 ber 2. The last port of loading was million pulp mill at Sitka, Alaska. Olympia, Wash. A note abdut the Many sailors from the Gulf excellent stores Just has to be men­ states had their first view of our tioned — T-bone steaks were the new addition to the US. Friendly best. Conditions aboard were—as pilot whales and friendly seagulls the great senator from Alabama and snowcovered mountains, roads, always said, "Everything made for people and ships brought out a few love." caustic comments of course, but The old C-1 had a little rough on the %vhole, the cold, wet, luck in Dutch Harbor in the Aleu­ crummy climate was admirably en­ tians before coming to port. The dured by all. Coffeetime track stars were kind heavy weather bouneed the Planter of bogged down in the snow, but around—she was traveling light— the wine "got through" as the say­ and a crack developed on the port ing here goes—and all enjoyed a side just forward of the midship house. fine time. The crack developed In spite of Incidentally, common things like dog sleds didn't seem to be in the fact that the ship has a bellyevidence, so the crew had to use band. A plate was put in for tem­ taxis into town. The cab tariff was porary repairs when the Planter from $3.50 to $4. Bars were open reached Sitka. until 0200 and that "gem of the As a matter of fact, the band North," the Half-Mile Club, closed itself was split by the heavy seas. its doors to swamp out at about By early January, the Planter 0600. Seriously, It's not a bad made New York harbor and was little port and the "natives" were put in drydock for more permanent friendly. repairs. SEAFARERS LOG STEIL -NAVIGATOR (lithmlan), Oct. 10—Chairman, W. B. McNIat; Sacratary, Harris L. Bannatt. Two men placed In hospital. Some repairs taken care of. The rest are to be turned over to the Union. Same with the disputed OT. Ship's fund Is S132.10. A vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. One of the smoothest run de­ partments the crew has ever sailed with. Will see patrolman about water picked up in foreign ports. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Oct. 1 — Chairman, McMullins; Secretary, Ackcrman. Mess hall to be painted before reaching New York. $31 in ship's fund. Union should check close­ ly w'.en shipping men as to their qualifications. Slop chest too high priced. Vote of thanks to the steward department for trying extra hard to please crew. NATIONAL DEFENDER (Nat'l Ship­ ping A Trading), Oct. 7—Chairman, J. Buiiock; Secretary, J. E. Hannan. Seems to be a fine ship and crew. OT should be split up as close as possible. To get OT of pumpmen straightened out. Washing machine was repaired. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Would like to have more fresh fruit while ship is at drydock. Will try to get passes to PX since we are carrying a MSTS cargo. FLORIDIAN (Erie A St. Lawrence), Oct. 30—Chairman, Blacky Matthyt Secretary, Harvey Morris. Money to be given the night before arrival Payoffs to be In the port where tht ship is on the first of every month. Ship's delegate wants to resign. Feels everyone should take his turn. Some disputed OT. Contract covering this company's ships should be made up covering working rules, wages, time off. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfleld), Oct. 30 —Chairman, Waiter Craven; Secre­ tary, George Hair. Three men from the British National Seamen's Reform Movement came aboard In South­ ampton. England to give a speech. They are trying to get funds and backing. Crew gave $30. There Is 50 hours of disputed OT. Mate not work­ ing with delegates. ELEMiR (Marine Carriers), Oct. 23 —Chairman, Johnson; Secretary, Chas. Huriburt. • There are no beefs. No disputed OT. No money on board. The captain reports. there wiil be money upon arrival in Bombay for draws and other necessities. MT. WHITNEY (Cargo A Tankship), Nov. 14—Chairman, Ange Panagopoulos; Secretary, Jan as Lagosh. New chief cook signed o.i. Wish to thank chief cook for good R)b and wish him success on other ships. Deiegate la paying off on mutual consent. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Ovarsaas), Nov. 25—Chairman, Wm. Barth; Sec­ retary, M. J. Lynch. Ship's fund is $6.26. It is requested that crew have a better grade of night lunch. Ship's delegate advised crew about leaving chairs on deck. Relaxing with some good t:heer during holiday party on the Alcoa Planter are (I. to r.) McCorvey, AB; Buddy Bollinger, bosun; and Emerick, FWT. SEAGARDEN (Peninsular Navig.), Oct. 9—Chairman, V. E. Monte; Secre­ tary, A. G. Alexander. Elected a ship's delegate. Long trip ahead but we have a nice bunch of fellows to work with. No beefs. No disputed OT. Motion made to send a letter at next port regarding the forwarding of the mail. Suggestion made to have deck engineer fix all fans in the rooms. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Nov. 12—Chairman, none; Secretary, Rob­ ert Rivera. Captain said he would not get milk in Singapore or Manila. How­ ever, we did receive milk In Singa­ pore. One man hospitalized in Manila. One man missed ship in Manila and rejoined la Bangkok. $38.49 in fund. Some disputed OT. Three men logged. STEEL ADVOCATE (isthmian). Dee. 10—Chairman, L. Cueiinitz; Secretary, A. Carpenter. Everything running smoothly. $5.89 left in treasury. "One man logged. Some disputed OT. Mo­ tion made to investigate water condi­ tions on ship. Boiler cassings to be repaired. Vote of thanks to steward department. Members urged to use washing machine properly. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Dee. •—Chairman, James Welch; Secretary, Waiter Nash. Ship's fund $27.41. Crew members are asked to keep voices down in passageway. as men are trying to sleep. The leading lights of the steward department aboard the Alcoa Planter (I. to r.) gather around the table: Sabino, saloon pantry; Z. Y. Ching, steward; Barone, chief cook, and Hazelton, crew messman. Janoary, 19(U SUZANNE (Bull), Oct. 24—Chairman, —Chairman, Leo Paradise; Secretary, Bill Doran. Foc'sles are being painted at beginning of trip. Crew asked to cooperate by keeping quarters clean. $8.91 in ship's fund. Vote'tof thanks to Leo Paradise for his efforts towards squaring away beefs of previous voy­ age as well as securing extra provi­ sions for this voyage. One dollar per man to be added to fund. Vote of thanks to New York patrolman for good payoff. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Dae. 4—Chairman, John RIsbsck; Secretary, A. VIolante. One man missed ship in Pusan. Logs not lifted for crewmembers. S6.06 In fund. No disputed OT. Patrolman is not to be bothered by crew for quicker payoff. WIU ask for larger travelers' checks. OCEAN ALICE (Maritime- Overseas), Dee. 4—Chairman, J. Suiiivan; Secre­ tary, Werner Pedersen. Repair list in and part of work done at sea. $11.50 In ship's fund. Some disputed OT. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. It Is requested that rooms be cleaned and stripped before leaving ship after payoff. illffliwwa SIU SHIP MEETINGS ' OCEAN DINNY (Maritime Overseas), Nov. 27—Chairman, E. Pappas; Secre­ tary, Paul L. Whitlow. Repairs and painting from last trip will be done during the present voyage.. StencUed number on bunks will teU crew their duties for fire and beat driR. It is suggested that spray bombs aboard be used for roaches. Cooperation la asked In keeping all unauthorized per­ sonnel out of crew quarters and pas­ sageways. Vote of tlianks to steward department for a wonderful Thanks­ giving dinner. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Oct. 14—Chairman, L. Alexander; Secre­ tary, Dick Grant. Everything running smoothly. All rooms being painted out. Crew is asked to help keep all shore personnel out of quarters. Spe­ cial vote of thanks to the steward department for a very good job. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 27—Chairman, Fred Travis; Secretary, John J. Brsen. Patrolman criticized for laxness in not reporting a PB member for sailing beyond his time allowance. Master has warned that logging will follow excessive drinking on voyage. Vote of thanks to Fred Travis for a good job. ACHILLES (K A M Ship Manage­ ment), Dec. 20—Chairman, Cardneri Secretary, Purines Parker. One man BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), Nov. 24—Chairman, Robert Burns; Secretary, Thomas Brannan. Purchased new TV. Ship sailed short-handed. Everything running smoothly. All brothers eligible to vote will please do so as election is now going on. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), Dae. 4—Chairman, D. BuHs; Secretary, N. Mutln. Petition from last trip read concerning black gang. $11.56 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate resigned. New delegate was elected. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Dec. 9 —Chairman, Murray Savoy; Secretary, Bill Stark. Trip has been very good. Very little disputed OT. $250 Safely Award money turned over to the ship's treasurer for ship's dryer. Crew cautioned to have a sober payoff. Vote of thanks to steward department for very good food. getting off. Will ask to have coffee changed. Ice cream has bad taste and canned milk Is spoiled. TRANSEASTERN (Transeastern), Nov. 27—Chairman, B. C. Browning; Secretary, E. Bianton. One man hos­ pitalized in Gdynia, Poland. Some disputed OT. Repair list to be turned In to the captain. Special meeting to be called with patrolman on food Issue. DEL VALLE (Mississippi), Nov. 30— Chairman, Henry Lopez; Secretary, Hugo Carducci. No beefs. No dis­ puted OT. Trip uneventful. It Is re­ quested that washroom be kept clean at all times. COTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk Trans­ port), Dec. 18—Chairman, C. P. Moore; Secretary, P. J. Harayo. New ship's delegate to be elected. There are no OT sheets on board. Please send some In next mail. DEL AIRES (Mississippi), Dec. 3— Chairman, M. Fabricant; Secretary, S. W. Nolan. $26 In ship's fund. Elected a ship's delegate. Ship's dele­ gate advised members of procedure in bringing beefs to department dele­ gates. Discourse on food situation. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Dee. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), Nov. 13— 10—Chairman, Angei Maidonado; Sec­ Chairman, H. R. Haiiman; Secretary, retary, Fioreneio Omega. No com­ H. K. Long. Captain said that there plaints during trip. Safety meeting would bo a payoff this trip. Some . held on Armistice Day. Repair list disputed OT. $35 on hand this voyage. prepared. $18 balance in treasury. Some disputed OT. ROBIN GRAY (Moore-McCormack), r Dec. 4—Chairman, Rocco Aibanese; COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Secretady, Thomas Maiey. Things run­ Dec. 18—Chairman, Lewing; Secre­ ning smoothly. $23.27 in ship's fund. tary, James Whatiey. Letter from Chief steward was directed by mem­ CS Baltimore was received requesting bers to arrange for the labeling and support in raising milk allotment. distribution of Christmas packages. Beneficiary cards broupht up to date. Motion made to maintain present ro­ DEL SUD (Mississippi), Dec. 4— tary shipping system. Cooks to devote Chairman, Michel J. Dunn; Secretary, more time to preparing food. Donald W. Roberts. Everything run­ ning smoothly. New washing machine OCEAN JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), put on board in New Orleans. New Dec. 11—Chairman, W. Newberg; Sec­ movie machine paid for In full. retary, Garrett Wile. $33 in fund. One man left in hospital In Calcutta. Chief STEEL FAERiCATGR (Islhiliion), eiigineer did Some repairs in galley. Dec. 3—Chairman, E. D. Scroggins; Welfare cards to be given each Secretary, K. Kirwin. Water situation member. to be taken up in San Francisco with patrolman. Draws on wages or on OT STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Nov. will also be given. $25 in ship's fund. 2'-—Chairman, Herman Fruge; Secre­ tary, W. H. Simmons. One man ALCOA ROAMER (Aicoa), Dec. 3— missed ship in New York. Some dis­ Chairman, Adoiph Danne; Secretary, puted OT. Ship's delegate wishes to C. A. Crabtree. Crew mess to be resign. $7 in ship's fund. $19 taken painted next trip. Will request a new up from three departments for flower washing machine. Vote of thanks to donation for Francis Regan. Motion steward department for • job well to do away with travel checks and done. give cash in advance. J'hotographer from headquarters was aboard in New MOUNT EVANS (Cargo & Tankship), York. Nov. 4—Chairman, M. C. Barton; Sec­ retary, John W. Picou. All repairs CHILORE (Ore Navigation), Nov. 90 taken care of. Ship's delegate re­ —Chairman, John Bergeria; Secretary, signed. Elected new delegate. It was H. R. Hutchins. Contributions re­ suggested that Steward passageway be quested at payoff for ship's fund. sougeed and painted. Suggestion Will see patrolman about seaman that made to have deck & engine take was hurt. care of wash room and steward de­ partment take care of recreation hall. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatraln), Vote of thanks to steward depart­ Dec. 18—Chairman, John Cole; Secre­ ment. tary, Joe McLaren. Repair list to be taken up by captain. $.'2.66 in treas­ JOHN C (Atlantic Carriers), Nov. 94 ury. Electric iron is in messmen'e —Chairman, Everette A. Hord; Secre­ foc'sle for crew use. tary, E. Trakimavich. Better food preparation needed. Ship's delegate YORKMAR (Calmar), Dee. 4—Chair­ will see about moving the washing man, E. H. Bayne; Secretary, L. D. machine below main deck. Will re­ Pierson. New welfare cards received port butter to food committee. and filled out. Three men knocked off OT by mate for -no reason. Will AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Dee. 19 make up repair lists. —Chairman, M. Richeison; Secretary, C. B. Jensen. Wiper removed from SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Sea­ vessel at San Juan, and was placed traln), Nov. 24^Chalrman, M. Welch; in hospital. $7.20 in the ship's fund. Secretary, E. Pollse. $36 In ship's Some disputed OT. Will contact pa­ fund. Few beefs to check with pa­ trolman to see about company getting trolman. Trying to get a new wash­ a phone on board ship in port. Sailing ing machine. Elected a ship's dele­ time often changed and men have no gate. Discussion held on night lunches place to contact if office is closed. and milk. t-L. ;; I I" �Jtanunr. ifCi SEAFARERS Fac« TUrty-On* LOO Tony Tereseisl yiHAKQIAL nEPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Iniand 'Vaters Otatrlct makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the mem­ bership. "All Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. Should any member, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. m m WZi. mm 'THUST niNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes end Inland Waters District are administered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in Charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the j^eadquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied information about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mall, return receipt * requested. SIIIPPINO RlOfrrs. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected by the con­ tracts of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Vaters District, and by Union shipping rules, which are Incorporated in the contract. Get to know your shipping rights. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board. Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters, by certified mail, retujm re­ ceipt requested. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available In all SIU halls. These co°ntracta specify the wages and conditions under which ydu work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well.as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official. In your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. fc': EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September meetings In all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy Is vested In an edl-torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone In any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt Is given for same. Uhder no circunstance should any member pay any money lor any reason unless he is given such receipt. If In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member Is required to make a payment and Ij given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified.mail, return receipt requested. riiSife PiSiviV? ism COMSTITUTIONAL RIOWTS AND OBLIGATKWS. The SIU publishes every six months in the rSEAFARERS LOO a verbatim copy of Its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer Is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bencr fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities. In­ cluding attendance at aiembership meetings. And like all other Slil members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role In all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them tj retain tholr good standing through the waiving of their dues. • ."v , *1 siiP iiiii ' Penn Transporter Now 'Dry' Ship NEW ORLEANS—Sporting a new look after an extensive face-lifting job, the SIUmanned Penn Transporter, formerly a T-2 tanker, took on a cargo of grain foF India here in her new capacity as a bulk carrier. The conversion of the for-"^ mer T-2 reflects the rapid dis­ bulk cargo. The wing tanks were bulk carriers is based on the belief appearance of that type of left as grain can be stored in these that the movement of surplus US tanker from the oil trades, as well as the decline of the Liberty ship as a bulk can-ier. The converted ship can carry several thousand tons more than a Liberty s'hij> could and put in four or five more knots per hour as well. Pone In Germany The owners of the Transporter, Penn Shipping, had the job done in a Lubeck, Germany, shipyard. The face-lifting involved the re­ moval of the forward house and the placing of the bridge back aft, as well as removal of the center tanks and tanker gear. In its place, Jarge hatches were installed for easy loading and unloading of and when the ship is riding empty they can serve as ballast tanks. The company is contemplating additional conversions of other vessels. A number of other steam­ ship companies are either plan­ ning on such conversions or have already undertaken them. Other conversions are more ambitious ones, involving lengthening of the T-2s and installing new midsec­ tions, either to enlarge their oilcarrying capacity or to make bulk carriers out of them. The crew of the vessel was flown to Germany to take the ship back light to this port w'hei'e she is tak­ ing on her first cargo. The C9nvej.sion , ^f^ tankers into Howard S. Gillespie would like to hear from you. You can reach him at Box 452, Lewisburg, West Va. Robert W. Purvis Important you get In touch with your father. George Charles Peterson Your wife is anxious to hear from you. Contact her at 450 Ellis Street, Apartment 301, San Fran­ cisco. Lionel Abramson Urgent you contact Mario Ausschnitt. East End Welfare Center, 30ff East 108th Street, New York 29. John Calvo Get in touch with Henry Isaac­ son, 38 Park Row, Room 804, New York 38, NY. Antoine (Tony) Johnson Get in touch with your father at 312 3rd Street, Bridge City, Westwego, Louisiana. * Y. R. Tallberg Your wife has to go into the hos­ pital, and she has also changed her address. Please contact her at 116 Everton, Apt. 2, Houston 3, Texas. Benjamin (Frenchie) LeBlanc Contact Van and Edith, Route 1, Box 35, Stanwood, Wash. Giles Glendenning Anybody knowing his where­ abouts please contact his mother. Mrs. Julia G. Glendenning, 4212 Groveland Avenue, Baltimore 14, Md., LI 2-6518 or his sister, Dorothy Veit, SO 6-6611, Glen Burnie, Md. Steve Senak Contact Miss Jo Ann Senak, 211 E. Locust Street, Benld, HI. Leslie J. Brilhart Our new address is 342 Montclair Avenue, Alamo -Heights, San Antonio 9, Texas. Write or come home soon. Mother. Crew, Penn Challenger* July 28 to Nov. 8, 1960 Important you contact William F. Vaughan, oiler, ward A-3, US Public Health Service Hospital, Staten Island, NY. This concerns health of crewmeiiibers. James S. Wood, AB Please contact Jack C. Thayer, 4109 Alberca Circle South, St. Petersburg, Florida, and let him know where he can reach you. Pan! Frederick Wattd Anybody knowing the where­ abouts of the above please advise him to contact Joe Volpian at SIU headquarters. Patrick "Pat" deary Get in touch with Andrew Paul Mazurek, c/o SIU, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif. Bernard J. Hunter Urgent you contact Jiggs Jeffers at once at 337 Emily Stret, Phila­ delphia, Fa. John T. Doyle ' Last heard from in 1952 in San Francisco, the above-named is asked to contact his brother Wil­ liam Doyle at 152 No. Alexandria Ave., Los Angeles, or in Beverly Hills at 8478 Melrose Place. Or he can contact his brother Frank at 314 56th Street, Brooklyn. Doyl* sails on the Far East run as cook and baker. John Ballard or John Balod Heirs of the above man who died in 1960 are asked to get in touch with Herbert J. Rose, 26 Court Street, Brooklyn 1, NY. He is sup­ posed to have sailed with tht Sailors Union of the Pacific. • William E. Odum Your discharges left on the Del Mundo have been mailed into the New Orleans hall and will prob­ ably be returned to the postoffice to be held there. James E. Johnson Your son is ill. Contact your daughter at Rt. 1, Box 24A, Ramsey Road, Grand Bay, Alabama, or call Davisville, Fla., 7130F. Gerald R. Schartel Bob Grieve has your money. Get in touch with him. JOHN J. .MORRISON John Mackarack or anyone knowing whereabouts of the above, please contact mother in the Bronx. Seafarers who have baggage in storage at the New Orleans hall are urged to claim it as soon as possible in anticipation of the shift to the new building in that port. (For more personals, see page 24) SIU HALL DIRECTORY SIU Atlantic, Guff Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul Hail EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS * Claude Simmons Lindsey Williama Earl Shcppard AI Tannez SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BiU Hall Ed .Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE . .1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. John Arabascz, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. Paul Drozak. Agent VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS ...675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. R. Matthews. Agent CApital 3-4089; 3-408C JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris, Agent ELgio 3-0987 MIA.M1 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales. Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira, Agent HEmlock 2-17.'54 NEW ORLEANS 623 Bienville St. Buck Stephens. Agent ... Tele.: 524—8620 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 416 CoUey Ave. Paul Gonsorchik. Agent MAdison 7-1083 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. S. CarduUo, Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Walter Sibley. Agent Douglas 2-4401 SANTURCE. PR. . 1313 Fernandei Juncos, Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 2-5990 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. red Babkowskl. Agent Main 3-4334 WILMINGTON, CaUf 505 N. Marine Ave. Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2528 grain to underdeveloped countries will continue for many years to come. India, for example, is ex­ pected to receive large scale ship­ ments for at least the next five years, while equally-large grain movements are sure to go to Pak­ istan. That country Is normally short of food and this year Is suf­ fering from severe drought which is sure to bring on demands for increased cargo hauling. Any increase in the "50-50" for­ mula to provide more cargo for s TO AVOtO DUHiCAttON: tlyott olst •9 old $uli»eHb«r and hove A US ships would also promote the t of oddrott, pleOte ylve yqur formor eddr«« bvlow: conversion trend particularly with t ADDI^fiSS , -" ~ , ZONE ynue tttATS large numbers of Idle T-28 avail­ » YlitY ST.^TE; able. I CITY •r,..;..,H5NE i ...STATE. | ' �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICtAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES'AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO The SlU And Maritime In I960 effort by Jimmy Hoffa, Teamster presi­ dent, to move into the maritime field on the back of a company-sponsored "in de­ pendent" association. A year of important changes and significant developments has just been completed in the maritime in­ dustry and within the SIU. Of top importance to Seafarers was the overhaul of their union's structure through amendment of the Union's constitution. Starting out the year as the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District, the Union became the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Districts, with the change in name reflecting the broader structure and al­ tered pattern of Union activity. The revision of the Union's constitution­ al structure, which carried by a majority of over 90 percent was just one of several Important events. Others included a new contract wage and overtime' scale, in­ creased vacation benefits, improved wel­ fare benefits and striking organizing gains In the tugboat field and on tlie Great Lakes. The long-range program In improvement In shoreside facilities for Seafarers also made considerable strides during the year. Progress On Runaways The biggest issue still pending in mari­ time at the end of 1959 was the maritime union fight on the runaways, an issue whch still stands in the front rank of prob­ lems confronting seamen. Still to be re­ solved is - the question of the rights of American unions to represent the crews of, runaway-flag vessels, and in that area, unions won two very Important court de­ cisions in 1960. Last April, the US Supreme Court ruled that Federal courts cannot bar unions from peaceful picketing of runaway ships. TWe case involved a Marine Cooks and Stewards picketline on a Liberian-fiag tramp, in December, the Pennsylvania Su­ preme Court ruled that disputes between Other Cains In Organizing Piclcetline.. on Egyptian ship hit mistreatment of US ships, sea­ men. . American unions and runaway ship opera­ tors come under US labor law. These two rulings, couple nicely with a previous Na­ tional Labor Relations Board decision giv­ ing the SIU the right to represent the crew of the runaway-flag SS Florida. The chances of effective union organizing of such ships are now brighter than ever. Another runaway loophole was put un­ der attack as the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment set up a joint cohference on the Lakes which will function against runaway shipping on both sides of the border. The objective is to block the use of British West Indian registries, or in some In­ stances the British flag itself, as a run­ away haven. Wage^ Vacation^ Welfare Cains Bread and butter gains for SlU men In 1960 were considerable. Increases in wages and overtime pay went into effec­ tive on February 15, and those were fol­ lowed by a boost in the annual vacation payment to $400, plus considerable liber­ alization and improvement In hospital, surgical and medical benefits for families of SIU men. The hospital benefit for Sea­ farers was placed on a daily basis to as­ sure proportional benefits at all times no matter how many or how few days were spent In the hospital. Great Lakes Vofe Vkfories Safety campaign gets a boost from the Cl^ of Alma. and lU procedures. It seems likely now that the domestic shipping industry Is go­ ing domestic shipping companies, have led to calls for overhaul of the Commission Some of the most striking gains In years were recorded In the organizing arena and reflecting the new structure of the union. In the shipping field, the SIU Great Lakes District scored a series of smashing successes. Elections were won In four major fleets, operating a total of 45 vessels. In one of these fleets. Boland and Cornelius, the Union routed an Modern facilities of new Philadelphia hall are shown in photograph of hir­ ing deck. Hall opened in September, New Orleans hall is due to follow suit. Similarly, the SIU made important gains In the tugboat field, winning a number of elections, the most significant being a vote by 850 East Coast railroad deckhands, for SIU affiliation. Other elections were won In Gulf tug operations while a large group of Lakes tug and dredgemen voted to af­ filiate with the SIU. Important successes were racked up by the SIU Puerto Rican Division with the most outstanding being election victories In trucking and in the fish cannery field, where the Teamsters were active In op­ position. The biggest wins were In the National Packing cannery, which employs 800 workers, and In Valencia-Baxt Ex­ press, the largest trucking operation on the San Juan waterfront. SIU representation In the fishing field was vastly strengthened when two large groups of fishermen, the 2,000-member Alaska Fishermen's Union and the 1,200man Atlantic Fishermen's Union both voted to affiliate with the SIU of North America. Protest Against Arab Blacklist Another notable development In the year was the SIU's protest against the blacklisting of American-flag ships by the Arab League and the mistreatment of SIU men on several of these blacklisted vessels. When the US Government shoVed little Interest in dealing with the complaint, the SIU and the International Longshore­ men's Association retaliated by tying up the Egyptian-flag vessel Cleopatra In New York. The picketline was maintained for 23 days, being withdrawn after the State Department gave positive assurance to the AFL-CIO that It would act on Union complaints and on abuse of seamen. , Domestic Ships Versus ICC In the legislative field, the outstanding development was the SIU's fight for a fair shake for the domestic shipping Industry^ The SIU's attacks on the pro-railroad bias of the Interstate Commerce Commi-sslon, along with the protests of the few remainYear-to-year consistency in births and deaths Is pointed up by the 1960 figures on deceased Seafarers and new arrivals in SIU families. Welfare Plan reports received by the LOG show pay­ ments on 113 death claims for 1960. In 1959, the total reported in the LOG year-end review was 106, in 1958, it was 103. (These are not complete figures since they were compiled before the calendar years ended and reflect only payments reported to the LOG In that period.) On the new arrivals, a total of 324 payments were reported In the LOG for 1960, compared to 326 In 1959 and 326 In 1958. Like the vital statistics, shipping figures also held to a steady pace. From' December 9, 1959, through November 30, 1960, 28,409 jobs were shipped in all ports. This compares to a full 12month total of ,29,627 jpbs for the period December, 1958, to December 9, 1959. It shows that deep-sea shipping has held up for Seafarers despite the decline In the industry and the over-all slump In the US economy. . Boland seamen agreed, voted SIU to cap Union organizing suc­ cess. Ing to get long-overdue Government con­ sideration and this could be translated Into considerable Job opportunities for SIU men. New Orleans, Phila. Nolls Two big strides were taken during 1900 toward providing modem, comfortable and spacious shoreside facilities for Sea­ farers waiting to ship out. In January, ground was broken on construction of a New Orleans hall for Seafarers which Iif now virtually-completed. The new hall Is In the heart of the French Quarter and will boast ample facilMies for shipping, feed­ ing, recreation and other Seafarers' needs. Meanwhile, a shiny new facility for Sea­ farers in Philadelphia opened in Septem­ ber. Here are some other highlights of 1969 in the Union and In maritime; The Manhattan Beach TB hospital closed In February. Patients were trans­ ferred to other PHS hospitals or Veterans Administration facilities . , . SIU welfare and vacation benefits passed $20 million In January ... the Liberty ship Valley Forge ran aground near Singapore and was a total loss. All of the crew was taken off safely . . . Major oil companies and the American Merchant Marine Institute violently attacked proposals for an oil Im­ port quota which would have assisted the American-flag tanker fleet. Among those who passed away In 1969 was Harry E. O'Reilly, executive secretary of the Maritime Trades De­ partment, AFL-CIO. He died at the age of 61 after a long Illness. The Alcoa Steamship Company won the Na­ tional Safety Council contest for the second year In a row , the O'Reilly International Maritime Workers Union tied up two run-away-flag cruise liners In New York,^the Nassau and the Victoria, until the operators got an Injunction . . . Nominations for 43 posts In the SIU election got underway, and voting began In November , , . The SEA­ FARERS LOG went on a monthly sched­ ule In July and expanded its coverage of affiliated unions . , . Runaway-flag ship­ owners started grabbing up ruble charters, carrying oil for Russia . . , Five crewmembers were killed when the Alcoa Corsair collided with an Italian freighter in the Mississippi below" New Orleans . , . The IMWU tied up' the Liberian-flag Or# Monarch in Philadelphia and the ship Is still there with her iron ore cargo aboard. �M-.; J . 1- *• ;• • >^' . .(, ' 'I •Mi.. 'fA I,' „••••' _' •^'.4 '. "V .'•"< m S' ': • %t • 4." f_ UNION TALLYING COMIVIITTEE -•.;v'i REPORT f-.' ; •••,- t V ' - "i;--> =• ,i" 1 i , •-' . .'.i S/LVM v,.v.. Vs Ik •*-'". -r-- - Sy ••' cv-s. I'i.t ' .•t-'rc-j =-:-, - i /i o' SlU ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT " n. • ELECTION 1961-1964 . .. ,' :•;«.•^, i, -• ,; -f- f', '• To tie Head At ^Election Report'' Meetings of February, 1961 T �wm Snpplement—^Pa*« Two SEAFARERS UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE'S REPORT January 13th, 1961 (To Be Read at "Election Report Meetings" of February, 1961) New York—February 6, 1961. Philadelphia—February 7, 1961. Baltimore—February 8, 1961. Detroit—February 10, 1961. Houston—February 13, 1961. New Orleans—February 14, 1961. Mobile—February 15, 1961. W E, the undersigned, Union Tallying Committee, duly elected at special meetings on December 27th, 1960, in the seven (7) constitutional ports, two (2) from each port, submit the following report and recommendations: . On December 28th, 1960, at 9:00 AM, we met with A! Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer. He gave each committee member a copy of the Union constitution and •uggested that we read those sections of our constitution dealing with the Union Tallying Committee in detail. A full quorum picked up the ballots from -the Commercial Bank of North America located at 1400 Broadway, New York City, as per the constitution. (See correspondence annexed, showing offi­ cial documents exchanged.) The committee then took over one complete room on the second deck' of our Headquarters building as the place In which we would do our work while In session. In compliance with Article XIII, Sec­ tion 5 (d) of our Union constitution we accepted from among ourselves, George Ruf, R-1, as chairman of the committee. We then received from the headquar­ ters offices of the Union, all of the files relative to the conduct of the election. From the files, we found signed re­ ceipts for ballots #1 through #8150, which had been issued to the following ports as follows: PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Detroit Puerto Rico BALLOTS ISSUED 1— 200 6401—8150 201— 700 701—1700 1701—1900 1901—2100 2101—2200 2201—2950 2951—4450 4451—5200 5201—5400 5401—5800 5801—6050 6051—6150 6151—6400 The committee then checked the num­ bers on the stubs received from the various ports, and these numbers, when checked against the numbers on the stubs of all ballots printed and issued and ready for voting, were found to coincide, port by port. Your committee then checked the dates of the voting rosters and compared them against the minutes of the special meetings for the election of the polls committees in the various ports. We found in every instance that polls com­ mittee had been elected on each day in which voting was conducted in the various ports. Where no polls committee could be elected, no voting took place, as is re­ quired by our constitution. We note that on the last day of voting in Nor­ folk, Jacksonville, Miami, Wilmington and Detroit, no polls committee could be elected. In these cases, as per the constitution, the port agent took over the duties of the polls committee. We checked the unir.sed ballots that - UNUSED BALLOTS 90— 200 7629—8150 484— 700 1335—1700 1775—1900 1957—2100 2143—2200 2692—2950 3952—4450 5039—5200 5291—5400* 5663—5800 5980—6050 6056—6150 6346—6400 TOTAL VOTES CAST IN ALL PORTS BALLOTS 10 25 10 25 10 10 5 25 25 10 10 10 10 5 10 Total 200 We, the committee, have checked the files of headquarters offices and have seen signed receipts by the various port agents for the official ballots that had been sent to them by headquarters of­ fices. We have checked these signed receipts and the serial numbers on them against the loose stubs received, and against the stubs still attached to the unused ballots. Eight thousand one hundred and fifty (8,150) official bal­ lots were sent to all ports, the stubs on them bearing serial numbers one (1) through eight thousand one hundred and fifty (8,150). We received back stubs (including the ones on the unused bal­ lots) numbered, one (1) through eight thousand one hundred and fifty (8,150). The following is a breakdown of the ballots that were sent to the Ports by headquarters, as well as a breakdown of the unused ballots returned to Head­ quarters, ballots used, and total bal­ lots cast: BALLOTS UNUSED AND BALLOTS RETURNED CAST 90— 200 89 7629—8150 1228 •1 484— 700 283 1335^1700 634 1775—1900 74 1957—2100 56 *2 2143—2200 42 2692—2950 491 *8 3952—4450 1001 *4 5039—5200 688 *5 5291—5400 90 *6 5663—5800 262 *7 5980—6050 179 *8 6056—6150 5 6346—6400 195 *0 5,217 *1 This figure includes the twenty-seven (27) ballots that were voided by the Union tallying committee. ^ *2 This figure includes the twelve (12) ballots that were voided by the Union tallying committee. *3 This figure includes the three (3) ballots that were voided by the Union tallying committee. *4 This figure includes the fifty-six (56) ballots that were voided by the Union tallying committee. ' The above unused ballots, when com­ bined with the unused ballots in head­ quarters and the stubs of the used bal­ lots in all ports, compares equally in number with the amount printed by the printer for the Union. The committee has seen a bill from the printer, "The Rand Press, Inc." who printed the ballots that were used in the conduct of our Union election for the Election of 1961-1964 Officers of the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. The bill statps that they had printed 8,500 ballots for the Union, numbered from 1 to 8,500. In addition to which, they had printed 200 blank sample ballots. The committee has checked the elec­ tion files, maintained by headquarters offices as per the Union constitution, and has found signed receipts from the following ports for the following amount of sample ballots, broken down, as follows: PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Detroit Puerto Rico BALLOTS RECEIVED FROM BALLOTS HEADQUARTERS USED 1— 200 1— 89 6401—8150 6401—7628 201— 700 201— 483 701—1700 701—1334 1701—1900 1701—1774 1901—2100 1901—1956 2101—2200 2101—2142 2201—2950 2201—2691 2951—4450 2951—3951 4451—5200 4451—5038 5201—5400 5201—5290 5401—5800 5401—5662 5801—6050 5801—5979 6051—6150 6051—6055 6151—6400 6151—6345 J.OKT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Detroit San Juan were on hand in headquarters offices that had not been issued. The stubs on these unused ballots were numbered 8151 through 8500, a total of 350 ballots. Your committee then checked the unused ballots that were returned from the various ports, including the Port of New York, which are listed as follows: PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ....; Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Detroit San Juan JoBury. IMl LOG *5 This figure includes the twenty (20) ballots that were voided by the Union tallying committee. *6 This figure includes the thirty-six (36) ballots that were voided by the Union tallying committee. *7 This figure includes the one hundred sixty-four (164) ballots that were voided by the Union tallying committee. *8 This figure includes the twenty-eight (28) ballots that were voided by the Union tallying committee. *9 This figure includes the ninety (90) ballots that were voided by the Union tallying committee. The committee would also like to bring to the attention of the membership the fact that sortie write-ins that appeared illegible or on defaced ballots will not be included in this report. The reason for this is that some ballots contain­ ing write-ins happened to be voided because the ballot on which they were written was illegally defaced or illegible. The following correspondence waa handled by the Union tallying committee: January 3rd, 1961 Mr. R. Harold Bach, Executive Vice-President Commercial Bank of North America New York, New York p Dear Mr. Bach: As Vice-President of Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, in charge of the minutes thereof, I herewith certify that, in accordance with the Constitution of this Union, the membership has duly elected the following to constitute the Union tallying committee for the 1960 election: C. J. Lohr A. Falco R. Johnson J. Ziereis D. L. Parker G. Litchfield R. Vaughan D. Hicks L. Glllis G, Ruf J. C. Cohen • E. Kelly S. Messina P. O'Connor Article XIII, Section 5 (d) states, part: "The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the ex­ press terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. Deci­ sions as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority voje, provided .there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tally- ing Committee, but no less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository immediately after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe custody dur­ ing the course of the Committee's proceedings." In accordance therewith, the Union has authorized that any nine (9) or mors of the above accept delivery of, and sign a receipt for, all of the envelopes which have been mailed to you under the course of the said elections. It is hereby requested that you cer­ tify that all the envelopes received by you have been properly safeguarded in your vault, that you have surrendered them to the said Union Tallying Commit­ tee, and that no other than appropriate bank personnel, have had access to the said envelopes. Very truly yours, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA—ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND, INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO By CLAUDE SIMMONS, Vice-President Witness: AL KERR, Secretary-Treasurer CS/AK/bl January 3rd, 1961 Mr. R. Harold Bach, Executive Vice-President Commercial Bank of North America 1400 Broadway New York, New York Dear Mr. Bach: The undersigned members of the Union Tallying Committee, acting under and pur.suant to Article Xlll, Section 5(d) of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America— �faaaarr. IMl SEAFARERS Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, acknowledge receipt of the en< Telopes sent to you from the various ports for the election held during 1960 and delivered this day to us. C. J. Lohr Antonio Falca D. L. Parker George Litchfield Donald Hicks George Ruf E. Kelly Salvatore Messina Ray Vaughan January 3rd, 1961 Seafarers International Union 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn 32, New York Gentlemen: This is to certify that all the envel­ opes received by this Institution ad­ dressed to Mr. R. Harold Bach, Execu­ tive Vice-President, in the name of the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District, AFL-CIO, have been properly safeguarded in our vault. We have today surrendered the above mentioned envelopes to the Union tally­ ing committee. No one other than ap­ propriate bank personnel has had access to the said envelopes contained in our vault. Very truly yours, IRVING GOULD, Asst. Secretary Signed/ ALICE GOODMAN WITNESS In addition to the foregoing corre­ spondence, the depository for the bal­ lots, the Commercial Bank of North America, turned over to this Committee a letter addressed to the Seafarers Tally­ ing Committee, c/o Mr. Harold Bach, Ex­ ecutive Vice-President, Commercial Bank of North America, 1400 Broadway, New York City, New York. The letter was from John Cole, C-8, and Leo Cronsohn, C-80I which was dated December 25th, 1960. Your Committee will deal with this letter in that portion of this report, entitled "Comments and Recommenda­ tions Pursuant To Article XIII, Section 5(c) of the Union Constitution." January 13th, 1961 Mr, John Cole 118 Hilltop Acres Yonkers 4, New York Under the terms of our Constitution, this Committee has no authority to evalu­ ate complaints of the type described In your letter of December 25th, 1960. Therefore, In line witli the instructions contained in your letter, the letter has been referred to the President of our Union for presentation to the memberBhip for their deliberation and decision. George Ruf, R-1, Chairman Union Tallying Committee January 13th, 1961 Mr. Leo Cronsohn 136 Avenue "C" New York 9, New York Under the terms of our Constitution, this Committee has no authority to evalu­ ate complaints of the type described in your letter of December 25th, 1960. Therefore, In line with the instruc­ tions contained In your letter, the letter has been referred to the President of our Union for presentation to the mem­ bership for their deliberation and de­ cision. George Ruf, R-1, Chairman Union Tallying Committee During the conduction of the election for officers just concluded, there were seven hundred and forty-nine (749) pos­ sible voting days. Of the seven hundred and forty-nine (749) possible voting days there were ballots cast on four hun­ dred and thirty-three (433) days. Of the remaining three hundred and sixteen (316) voting days, there were two hun­ dred and sixty-nine (269) days on which It was not possible to get a quorum for the election of a polls committee, there­ fore, no voting could be conducted. On forty-seven (47) days, there was a quorum and a polls committee elected, however, no votes were cast on those forty-seven days. Needless to say, since so many of the Union's membership has served on polls committees, there are many days when a polls committee is elected that no votes are cast as all of the members on the beach in that particular port have already voted or are not eligible to vote. In addition, we also know, that there are many times when it is not possible to have a quorum to elect a polls committee, as a result of which no votes can be cast that day at all. "COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDA­ TIONS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII. SECTION 5(c) OF THE UNION CONSTITUTION" During the period of time in which the Union tallying committee was in operation, several discrepancies on the conduct of the election have occurred, but none of which would change the out­ come of any job on the ballot. However, for the benefit of the membership, we are listing them, port by port, as follows: NEW YORK: On December 17th, 1960, the polls committee of the Port of New York had let Martin Badger, B-799, sign the roster for ballot number 7,408 bdfore it was noted that the ballot was mutilated. Upon noticing that the ballot was muti­ lated, the polls committee then voided the ballot and had Brother Badger sign for ballot number 7,409 which he was allowed to vote. Your committee lias counted the ballots cast for the day as valid ballots cast. In addition to the above discrepancy, the Port of New York polls committee on December 5th, 1960, allowed a mem­ ber to vote that was not in good stand­ ing. As a result of their error, this committee, the Union tallying commit­ tee has voided the day's votes that were cast in the port. PHILADELPHIA: On November 23rd, 1960, the Philadel­ phia polls committee sent a statement to headquarters that ballot number 626 was missing. The committee evidently had mailed the letter prior to their finding out that the ballot wasn't missing, but that they had merely put the wrong ballot numbers on the roster as having been issued. Accordingly, they tlien sent to headquarters a letter stating the correct facts. Your Union tallying com­ mittee in checking the ballots cast for the day against the stubs and roster for the day, found that they agree. There­ fore, your committee has Included the ballots cast in the Port of Philadelphia on November 23rd, 1960, in the valid ballots cast for the port. On November 28th, 1960, the Philadel­ phia polls committee issued ballot num­ ber 342 to Alfred Hamm, showing his book number as H-721, when it should have been H-741. Your Committee has counted this day's ballots cast as valid ballots cast in the port for the day. BALTIMORE: On November 9th, 1960, the Baltimore polls committee issued ballot number 999 to S. R. Gordon, showing his book number as G-542, when it should have been G-452. Your committee has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the port for the day, as the error made was only a transposition of numbers. On December 5th, I960, tlie Daltimor* LOG BnnMemeBt—Pace Three UNION TALLYING COMMITTBE'S REPORT polls committee issued ballot number 1185 to Allen D. Beverstock, showing his book number as B-10S8, when It should have been B-1053. Your committee has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the port for the day. NORFOLK: On November 4th, 1960, the Norfolk polls committee voided ballot number 1701 that had been signed for by W. F. Pulliam, P-626. This ballot was voided on the roster by the polls committee be­ cause they couldn't find their rubber stamp with which to stamp the man's book. However, they recommended that the day's ballots be counted as valid bal­ lots. In line with the Norfolk polls com­ mittee's recommendations your Union tallying committee has counted the aforementioned day's ballots as valid ballots cast. On November 21st, 1960, the Norfolk polls committee for the day, failed to fill in the date and name of the port in the certification contained on the envelope in which the ballots for the day were contained. Your Union tallying com­ mittee has counted these ballots for this day as valid ballots cast. On November 30th, 1960, the Norfolk polls committee issued ballot number 1757 to A. F. Morris, M-1164, and then voided same without giving any reason. They then issued Brother Morris ballot number 1758 which he was allowed to vote. Your Union tallying committee has tallied the votes cast in the Port of Norfolk on November 30th as valid ballots cast. JACKSONVILLE: On November 1st, 1960, the polls committee for the port of Jacksonville allowed a member to vote that was not in good standing. As a result of this error, this committee, the Union tallying committee, has voided the day's votes that were cast in the port. On December 6th, 1960, F. Caine, C698, one of the polls committee members for the Port of Jacksonville failed to list his book number alongside his name on the roster sheet for the port for the day. Your Union tallying committee has counted the ballots cast this date for the port as valid ballots, inasmuch as Brother Caine had signed the roster and the special meeting minutes of the day showed that he had been duly elected to the polls committee. MOBILE: On November 9th, 1960, the Mobile polls committee issued ballot number 2361 to F. L. Wilkcrson, showing his book number as W-603, when it should have been W-643. Your committee has counted this day's ballots cast as valid ballots cast in the port for the day. On November 18th,« 1960. the polls committee for the Port of Mobile allowed a member to vote that was not in good standing. As a result of this error, this committee, the Union tallying commit­ tee, has voided the day's votes that were cast in the port. On December Ist, 1960, the polls com­ mittee for the • Port of Mobile issued ballot number 2527 to Charles Waldrop, showing his book number as W-375, when it should have been W-371. Your committee has counted this day's ballots cast as valid ballots cast in the port for the day. On December 12th, 1960, the polls. committee for the Port of Mobile issued ballot number 2570 to G. Marzett, show­ ing his book number as M-1042, when it should have been M-1043. Your committee has counted this day's bal­ lots cast as valid ballots cast in the port for the day. NEW ORLEANS: On November I'oth, 1960, the polls committee for the Port o'f New Orleans Issued ballot number 3196 to L. McCul- lough, showing his book number as M-338. Your committee has counted this day's ballots cast as valid ballots cast in the port for the day. On November 12 and December 13th, 1960, the polls committee for the Port of New Orleans allowed a member to vote that was not in good standing. As a result" of these errors, this committee, the Union tallying committee, has void­ ed the votes for each of these two days that were cast in the port. HOUSTON: On November 12, 1960, the Houston pools committee issued ballot number 4674 to S. Garcia, showing his -booK number as G-51, when it should have been C-53. Your committee has counted this day's ballots cast as valid ballots cast in the port for the day. On December 13th, 1960, the polls committee for the Port of Houston is­ sued what they thought was ballot num­ ber 4909 to N. E. Gronberg, G-390. After Brother Gronberg had cast his ballot, he then informed the polls committee that they had actually given liim two bal­ lots and that he had cast both ballots. A check of the stubs revealed that ballots 4909 and 4910 had been stuck togethe# and that what Brother Gronberg re­ ported was corrett. Therefore, your committee, the Union tallying commit­ tee has voided the day's votes that were cast in the port. On December 22nd, 1960, the polls committee for the Port of Houston al­ lowed a member to vote that was not in good standing. As a result of this error, this committee, the Union tallying com­ mittee, has voided the day's votes that were cast in the port. WILMINGTON: On the following dates, the polls com­ mittees for the Port of Wilmington al­ lowed members to vote that were not la good standing: November 2nd, 1960; November Tth, I960: November 10th, 1960. December 21st. 1960; December 28th, I960: December 30th, 1960. As a result of the aforementioned errors, this committee, the Union tally­ ing committee, has voided the voles that were cast in the port for the days above mentioned. In addition to the above discrepancies, the Port of Wilmington polls committee on November 10th issued ballot 5225 to Mike Dikun. show ing his book number as D-338, when it should have been D-348. They also issued ballot 5226 to R. F. Motika. showing his book number as M-ISS, when it should have been M-134. Youp committee, the Union tallying commit­ tee has taken no action on these two discrepancies as these two ballots were a part of a day's ballots that had been voided by this committee. However, if this day's ballots had not been voided otherwise, your committee would not have voided this day's ballots on the basis of the two aforementioned dis­ crepancies. SAN FRANCISCO: On November 4th, 1960, the San Fran­ cisco polls committee issued ballot num­ ber 5530 to Walter Seaman, showing his book number as S-578. when it should have been .S-758. Your committee has counted this day's ballots as valid ballots cast in the port for the day, as the error made was only a transposition of num­ bers. On the following dates, the polls com­ mittees for the Port of San Francisco allowed members to vote that were not in good standing: November 1st. I960: November 2nd, I960: November 3rd,^ I960: November 7th, I960: November Kith. 1960; November 12th, 1960. December 28th, 1960. As a i-esult of the aforementioned er­ rors, this committee, the Union tallying toinmittee, has voided thd votes tliat �SEAFARERS ivpplement—Pace Fear Vere cast In the port for the days above mentioned. « SEATTLE: On November 1st and December 8th, 1960, the polls committees for t;he Port of Seattle allowed a member to vote that was not in good standing. As a result of these errors, this committee, the Union tallying committee, has voided the votes for each of these two days that were cast in the port. SAN JUAN: On the following dates, the polls com­ mittees for the Port of San Juan allosved members to vote that were not in good etanding: November 1st, 1960; November 3rd, 1960; November 10th, 1960 November 14th, 1960; November 15th, 1960; Novem­ ber 16th, 1960; November 18th, 1960; November 28th, 1960; November 30th, 1960. December 5th, 1960; December 7th, 1960; December 12th, 1960; December 15th, 1960. As a result of the aforementioned er­ rors,'your Union tallying committee, has Voided the votes that were cast in the port for the days above mentioned. CONCLUSION As one of its closing actions, this Union tallying committee gives the fol­ lowing breakdown of votes that were voided, by port, date and number of votes cast on the voided date: TOTAL VOTES PORT DATE VOIDED New York Dec. 5,1960..... 27 Jacksonville ....Nov. 1,1960 12 Mobile Nov. 18,1960 3 New Orleans ... .Nov. 12,1960 29 New Orleans ... .Nov. 13,1960 27 Houston Dec. 13,1960 12 Houston Dec. 22,1960 8 Wilmington ....Dec. 2,1960 12 Wilmington Dec. 7,1960..... 6 Wilmington ... .Dec. 10,1960..... 12 Wilmington ... .Dec. 21,1960 3 Wilmington ... .Dec. 28,1960 1 Wilmington Dec. 30,1960..;.. 2 San Francisco ..Nov. 1,1960 70 San Franci.sco ..Nov. 2,1960 36 San Francisco . .Nov. 3,1960..... 17 JaBaciy, im LOG TOTAL VOTES UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE'S REPORT DATE FORT VOIDED San Francisco ..Nov. 7,1960..... 12 San Francisco ..Nov.10,1960..... 9 San Francisco . .Nov..l2,1960. San Francisco ..Dec. 28, 1960 .... 8 ...Nov. 1,1960. Seattle 22 ...Dec. 8.1960. 6 Seattle San Juan ...Nov. 1,1960. 24 San Juan ..Nov. 3.1960. 7 San Juan ...Nov. 10,1960. 9 ,. Nov. 14, 1960....\ 11 San Juan San Juan ........Nov. 15,1960. 3 San Juan .... 10 San Juan ...Nov.:8.1960. 1 San Juan ........Nov.28,1960,.... 6 San Juan .... 4 San Juan .......Dec. 5.1960. 2 San Juan • • • • ...Dec. 7,1960. 4 San Juan .«..,.. Dec.12 1960. 5 San Juan ....,...Dec. 15.1960. 4 TOTAL has no authority to evaluate complaints of the type described above. We are limited by the constitution, to evaluating claims of an illegal denial of the right to vote. In this capacity, your committee checked the election records which show that Brother Cole voted on No­ vember 7th, 1960 in the Port of New York and that Brother Cronsohn voted on the same day in the same port. As a result of this, your committee has ad­ vised Brother Cole and Brother Cron­ sohn, by wire, that their letter has been received and read by this committee, but that this committee, under the terms of our Union constitution, is not empowered to act on their letter. In addition, and as was requested by Brother Cole and Brother Cronsohn in their letter, this committee has turned their letter over to headquarters to be read to the mem­ bership. This committee finds that the protest of Cole and Cronsohn, Is the only pro­ test, written or otherwise, with respeet to the conduct of the election. Your committee finds that the balloting took place in strict accordance with the con­ stitution, and that what errors were made, were all of'no importance, and of no measurable effect and could not in­ fluence the voting results and were dealt with in accordance with the spirit of the constitution. It is of course, impossible to tally write-in votes that are illegible or where the ballot has been defaced. Therefore, in the case of write-ins that are illegible or when they appear on defaced ballots, this committee has carried such ballots under the heading of vioid ballots, in which category they properly belong. We recommend that the procedure on write-ins followed by this committee be upheld, inasmuch as it is impossible to count write-in votes .... 436 You can readily see by comparing the number of voided ballots against the final tally of ballots that is annexed to and made a part of this report, that the voided ballots would not have changed the outcome of any job on the ballot. Earlier in this report, your Union tal­ lying committee referred to this sec­ tion of the report as where they would deal with a letter received from John Cole C-8, and Leo Cronsohn, C-801. Under the terms of our constitution. Article XIII, Section 5, sub-section (c), this committee, in addition to its other duties, is charged with the responsibility of the receipt and evaluation of any pro? tests by any member who claims an il­ legal denial of the right to vote. A careful examination of the letter from Brothers Cole and Cronsohn re­ veals that these two brothers are not claiming an illegal denial of the right to vote, but are making a complaint against some of the provisions of the Union's constitution, as well as com­ plaining against alleged actions by vari­ ous Union members. This committee, because of the abovementioned provision of our constitution, where the name written In is illegible or a voter defaces the ballot. If a man wants to write in a name, he ought to do so clearly, if he wants his write-in to be effective, and he must be careful not to place illegal marks on the ballot. This committee feels very strongly on this point. The official tally of this committee is annexed to this report and mad6 a part' of it. Subject to the appropriate action of the membership at the "Election Re­ port" meetings, it represents the basis for the action called for in Section 6, Ar­ ticle XIII, of the constitution. Dated: January 13th, 1961 C. J. LOHR, Book #L-155 Elected fn the Port of New York ANTONIO FALCO, Book #F-423 Elected in the Port of Philadelphia ROBERT JOHNSON, Book #J-85 Elected in the Port of Detroit JOHN ZIEREIS, Book #Z-12 Elected in the Port of Houston D. L. PARKER, Book #P-84 Elected in the Port of Mobile GEORGE LITCHFIELD, Book #L-170 Elected in the Port of Baltimore RAY VAUGHAN, Book #V-129 Elected in the Port of New Orleans DONALD HICKS, Book #H-694 Elected in the Port of New Y.ork LEO GILLIS, Book #G-255 Elected in the Port of Philadelphia GEORGE RUF, Book #R-1 Elected in the Port of Detroit J. C. COHEN, Book #C-688 Elected in the Port of Houston E. KELLY, Book #K-197 Elected in the Port of Mobile SALVATORE MESSINA, Book #M-1135 Elected in the Port of Baltimore PHIL O'CONNOR, Book #0-54 Elected In the Port of New Orleans OFFICIAL TALLY SHEET FOR ELECTION OF 1961-1964 OFFICERS * DENOTES THAT MAN WAS ELECTED BOSTON President Paul Hall, H-1 No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals Executive Vice-President Cal Tanner, T-1 No Votes Voids Write Ins, Totals Secretary-Treasurer AI Kerr, K-7 No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals Vite-President In Charge Of Contracts Claude Simmons, S-1 No Votes Voids ^ Write Ins Totals Vice-President In Charge Of The Atlantic Coast Earl (Bull) Shepard, S-2No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals Vice-President In Charge Of The Gulf Coastf Lindsey J. Williams, W-1 No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals NY PHIL. HALT. NORF. MOB. JAX. MIAMI NO HOUST. WILM. SF SEAT. DET. SAN JUAN TOTALS 83 4 1 1 89 1,127 57 39 5 1,228 265 12 4 2 283 588 38 8 0 634 70 3 1 0 74 66 0 0 0 56 41 1 0 0 42 478 6 7 0 491 942 34 22 3 1,001 555 11 19 3 588 88 1 1 0 90 244. 10 7 1 262 169 7 3 0 179 5 0 0 0 5 166 17 12 0 195 4,877* 201 124 15 5,217 82 5 1 1 89 1,078 108 39 3 1,228 562 65 7 0 634 71 2 1 0 74 56 0 0 0 56 39 3 0 0 42 480 5 6 0 491 933 50 18 0 1,001 550 18 19 1 588 87 1 2 0 90 238 16 7 1 262 167 9 3 0 179 5 0 0 0 5 150 35 10 0 195 4.760*. 334 117 6 5,217 82 6 1 0 89 1,074 114 36 4 1,228 262 17 4 0 283 <•» 259 19 4 1 283 569 59 6 0 634 72 1 1 0 74 56 0 0 0 56 38 4 0 0 42 471 14 6 0 491 936 49 16 0 1,001 547 22 18 1 588 88 0 2 0 90 240 16 6 0 262 167 9 3 0 179 5 0 0 0 5 149 35 10 1 195 4,753* 348 109 7 5,217 ,.t 81 7 1 0 89 1,074 116 34 4 1,228 253 24 4 2 283 • 565 63 6 0 634 71 2 1 0 74 56 0 0 0 56 39 3 0 0 42 479 7 5 0 491 935 49 16 1 1,001 550 21 16 1 588 88 1 1 0 90 239 17 6 0 262 167 9 3 0 179 5 0 0 0. 5 153 32 10 0 195 4,7.55* 351 103 8 5,217 3 m ' 81 7 1 0 89 1,061 124 37 6 1.228 262 17 4 0 283 582 46 5 1 634 71 2 1 0 74 56 0 0 0 56 39 3 0 . 0 42 472 14 5 0 491 943 39 19 0 1,001 551 19 15 3 588 88 1 1 0 90 235 19 7 1 262 . 168 8 3 0 179 5 0 0 0 5 148 37 10 0 195 4,762* 336 108 11 5,217 83 5 1 0 89 1.068 122 35 259 19 5 0 283 568 60 5 1 634 72 1 1 0 74 56 0 0 0 56 40 2 0 0 42 476 9 6 0 491 954 26 20 1 1,001 550 22 ,15 1 588 87 2 1 0 90 240 16 6 0 262 169 7 3 0 179 5 0 0 0 6 144 40 11 0 195 4,771* 331 109 6 5,217 3 1,228 �I. ftmWTr IMl' SEAFARERS Sapplemeiit—Page Fire LOG OFFICIAL TALLY SHEET FOR ELECTION OF 1961-1964 OFFICERS •DENOTES THAT MAN WAS ELECTED ' BOSTON Tice-President In Charge Of The Lakes and Inland Waters A1 Tanner, T-12 No Votes Voids Write Ins ToUIs Headquarters Representatives John Cole, C-8 William (Bill) Hall, 11-272 Edward (Eddie) Mooncy, M-17 ... Freddie Stewart, S-8 No Votes Voids Write Ins " Totals New York Port Agent Paul Drozak, D-180 No Votes ...; Voids Write Ins Totals New York Joint Patrolman John Arabasz, A-2 E. (Scotty) Aubusson, A-8 John Bucci, B-780 Robert J. Burns, B-187 Daniel (Dan) Butts, B-628 ,. John Cabral, C-200 '. Stephen Carr, C-70 Leo Cronsohn, C-801 Joseph (Joe) Di Giorgio, D-2 S. G. (Steve) Di Girolomo, D-76 Harry D. Fitzgerald, F-371 Louis (Lou) Goflin, G-7 Howard Guinier, G-3 E. (.Skippy) Guszczynsky, G-71 ... E. (Babe Miller) Hernandez, H-7 Luigi lovino, I-ll Robert C. Meloy, M-1056 Frank Mongelli, M-1111 ; Peter Patrick, P-182 Charles Scofield, S-186 William John Smith, S-60 Charles Stambul, S-578 Keith Terpe, T-3 Raymond Torre.s, T-31 Norman E. Wroton Jr., W-256 .., No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals Philadelphia Agent Steve (Blackie) Cardullo, C-1 .... Harry Gerle, G-269 No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals Philadelphia Joint Patrolman John Hetzell, H-6 Raymond (Ray) Gates, 0-2 No Votes Voids Write Ins .Totals , Baltimore Agent Rexford (Rex) Dickey, D-6 No Votes Voids ,, Write Ins Totals Baltimore Joint Patrolman James C. Barnette, B-104 John Fay, F-363 W. Paul Gonsorchik, G-2 Eli Hanover, H-313 Clifton H. Jackson, J-235 Anthony (Tony) Kastina, K-5 ...-. No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals Mobile Agent Louis (Blackie) Neira, N-1 No Votes Voids Write Ins totals Mobile Joint Patrolman , Harold J. Fischer, F-1 ....t James M. Foster, F-248 Robert Jordan, J-1 Leo Patrick Marsh, M-9 William J. (Red) Morris, M-4 .... Homer Starling, S-141 No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals NY PHIL. BALT. NORP. JAX. MIAMI MOB. NO HOUST. WILM. SP SEAT. DET. SAN JUAN TOTALi ll •'1 78 10 1 0 89 1,059 130 35 4 1,228 254 24 4 1 , 283 567 62 5 0 634 72 1 1 0 74 56 0 0 0 56 39 3 0 0 42 477 9 5 0 491 921 63 17 0 1,001 647 24 16 1 588 88 1 1 0 90 235 20 7 0 V262 166 10 31 72 72 67 16 9 0 267 210 1,014 946 940 366 204 4 2,684 103 217 219 207 72 30 1 849 167 505 523 487 175 45 0 1,902 31 63 60 43 13 12 0 222 14 54 54 43 0 3 0 168 11 37 36 30 9 3 0 126 103 436 441 394 57 42 0 1,473 253 847 866 783 137 117 0 3,003 206 478 472 414 59 135 0 1,764 31 77 76 62 15 9 0 270 56 32 1 0 89 738 459 19 12 1,228 169 111 2 1 283 55 18 1 0 74 47 9 0 0 56 32 10 0 0 42 372 113 4 2 491 697 284 12 8 1,001 424 150 12 2 588 71 19 0 0 90 80 60 34 29 18 28 32 18 35 11 27 53 49 12 35 12 21 27 19 41 17 18 51 14 16 102 30 1 890 816 950 596 219 275 137 351 100 655 160 186 831 849 177 739 153 110 626 168 60 180 111 776 191 124 1,543 560 IV 12,280 220 200 139 70 70 48 80 37 139 28 79 171 , 157 44 125 34 58 106 56 137 105 46 182 46 65 276 110 2 2,830 533 474 380 105 117 71 133 75 400 69 123 426 405 81 334 46 87 331 89 380 82 57 434 68 81 799 160 0 6,340 60 50 32 30 27 18 35 17 40 13 18 36 28 14 18 10 15 14 16 18 23 7 43 11 45 52 50 0 740 48 48 45 8 9 8 14 4 44 4 9 48 44 4 42 4 41 2 46 6 3 50 5 3 2 10 0 560 • 31 32 21 11 4 5 9 4 28 6 5 32 29 6 33 2 8 21 4 23 3 2 29 8 5 49 10 0 420 387 391 336 81 73 49 85 44 336 38 59 355 350 34 330 35 51 316 62 338 62 32 384 43 55 374 210 0 4,910 777 764 568 214 224 133 255 136 648 142 182 709 659 130 6C0 96 128 507 156 620 162 107 734 143 121 795 300 0 10,010 459 436 224 199 173 115 234 108 301 88 157 357 317 92 265 68 148 200 151 259 137 83 412 117 151 279 350 0 5,880 53 28 5 3 0 89 845 200 132 48 3 1,228 191 77 2 11 2 283 417 143 61 13 0 634 47 22 2 3 0 74 49 6 1 0 0 56 29 10 3 0 0 .42 403 59 24 5 0 491 791 153 32 25 0 1,001 374 168 26 20 0 588 '69 20 0 1 0 90 72 74 32 0 0 178 938 966 521 24 7 2,456 263 253 42 8 0 566 520 528 215 4 1 1,268 59 65 22 2 0 148 52 54 6 0 0 112 37 34 13 0 0 84 422 437 117 6 0 982 829 844 319 10 0 2,002 497 512 149 18 0 1,176 81 8 0 0 89 982 228 15 3 1,228 248 32 2 1 283 549 82 1 2 634 68 5 1 0 74 55 1 0 0 56 37 5 0 0 42 439 50 2 0 491 879 116 5 1 1,001 45 63 60 61 21 51 45 10 0 356 491 728 911 751 •303 762 788 168 10 4,912 134 191 193 204 89 197 99 24 1 1,132 233 502 399 508 94 497 206 88 9 2,536 46 32 65 54 31 45 19 4 0 296 14 50 51 51 10 44 0 4 0 224 13 34 32 30 12 27 20 0 0 168 147 382 396 389 104 364 146 36 0 1,964 75 13 0 1 89 994 207 22 5 1,228 243 32 7 1 283 544 87 3 0 634 67 6 1 0 74 55 1 0 0 56 36 6 0 0 42 60 40 56 53 65 30 44 8 0 856 938 321 879 769 865 339 623 168 10 4,912 271 84 205 200 202 85 113 24 2 1,132 495 „ 57 144 32 473 57 448 45 455 55 26 148 325 20 48 4 0 0 2,536 296 54 10 52 46 52 8 2 0 0 224 35 8 32 32 36 11 14 0 0 168 382 244 " 7 1 634 0 179 6 0 0 0 5 148 38 9 0 195 4,712* 395 104 6 5,217 87 215 195 180 73 36 0 786 73 145 141 127 48 3 0 537 0 5 5 5 0 0 0 15 47 133 13i 125 107 42 0 585 1,387 4,298* 4R37* 3,907* 1,147 690 5 15,651 175 80 6 1 262 116 62 1 0 179 5 0 0 0 5 110 77 7 1 195 3,449* 1,668 72 28 5,217 70 188 68 191 52 124 65 11 . 12 63 10 43 18 87 6 35 58 134 43 7 12 53 65 158 57 145 9 38 54 116 8 31 9 45 50 89 46 11 53 122 12 60 10 36 57 155 6 55 7 49 18 ' 269 150 180 0 P 900 2,620 131 120 55 42 58 40 68 41 69 35 48 96 87 31 54 24 60 42 53 65 51 31 115 26 46 242 60 0 1,790 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 5 0 4 0 0 5 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 0 50 92 113 59 27 59 19 40 16 60 20 27 97 96 23 113 39 19 57 20 57 34 17 105 45 27 468 200 1 1.950 3,897* 3,902* 2,670* 1,111 1,182 724 1,441 641 2,952* 664 985 3,439* 3,277* 695 2,862* 562 768 2,432* 853 2,843* 934 560 S.532* 778 795 5,270 2.380 21 52,170 171 63 20 8 0 262 98 69 11 1 0 179 5 0 0 0 0 5 112 32 35 16 0 195 3,654* 1.050 354 154 5 5,217 7681 23 0 0 180 206 216 98 4 0 524 139 149 68 2 0 358 5 5 0 0 0 10 123 128 125 14 0 390 4,238* 4,346* 1,750 92 8 10.434 530 47 9 2 588 87 3 0 0 90 220 39 3 0 262 160 18 1 0 179 5 0 0 0 5 4,477* 684 47 9 5.217 403 716 803 745 278 703 316 40 0 4,004 326 366 416 444 207 367 146 ' 80 0 2,352 39 72 71 72 24 64 14 4 0 360 132 166 188 183 74 156 109 40 0 1.048 117 105 123 116 69 105 81 0 0 • 716 0 5 5 "5 0 5 0 0 0 20 137 50 8 0 195 .» 71 99 110 105 37 106 216 36 0 780 2,211 3,511* 3.823* 3.718* 1.353 3.493* 2.205 534 20 20.868 460 27 2 2 491 898 90 9 4 1,001 515 59 12 2 588 89 1 0 0 90 226 32 3 1 262 5 0 0 0 5 120 67 8 0 195 4,480* 651 68 18 5.217 466 31 454 444 428 58 39 44 0 1,964 881 239 865 800 786 209 164 60 0 4,004 489 188 4.59 402 451 189 102 72 0 2,352 82 26 75 74 64 22 17 0 0 360 217 79 191 178 184 70 85 44 0 1,048 5 0 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 20 113 44 98 101 101 86 169 68 0 780 4.246* 1.327 4,020* 3.716* 3,868* 1,351 1.780 548 12 20,868 A 1.53 23 1 2 179 137 81 119 119 . 119 70 63 8 0 716 �- .>-, • •"? « 80iqil«iiieal—VMW Six SEAFARERS JaimuT, INl LOG OFFICIAL TALLY SHEET FOR ELECTION OF 1961-1964 OFFICERS •DENOTES THAT MAN WAS ELECTED •OtTOH • .U- h New Orleans Agrent C. J. (Buck) Stephens, S-4 No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals New Orleans Joint Patrolman George E. Annis, A-230 Carl E .(Red) Gibbs, G-60 Belarmino (Bonnie) Gonzalez, G-4 .. A. -W. (Andy) Gowdcr, G-352 Jack O. Kennedy, K-228 W. J. (Bill) Mitchell, M-22 Milton J. Phelps. P-479 Eugene Ray, R-321 Albert (Hooks) Richoux Jr., R-26I .. Charles M. (Whitey) Tannehill, T-5 Herman M. Troxclair, T-4Steven (Steve) Zubovich, Z-13 No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals Houston Agent Robert A. Matthews, M-1 No Votes .' Voids Write Ins Totals Houston Joint Patrolman Theodore (Ted) Babkowski, B-1 .... Charies M. Kimball. K-2 Oscar N. Raynor, R-520 James L. (Jimmie) Tucker, T-22 .... No Votes Voids Write Ins Totals Detroit Agent Martin (Marty) BreithofT, B-2 No Votes Voids Write Ins V Totals MY PHIL. 973 230 22 3 1.228 247 30 5 1 283 13 197 338 27 45 710 23 • 163 23 197 19 239 12 97 23 149 59 12 728 41 569 35 574 39 32 685 197 12 10 0 356 4,912 52 83 145^ 49 69 54 27 46 25 167 . 143 153 87 32 0 1,132 73 16 0 0 89 •Al.T. 632 99 3 0 634 NORP. JAX. 66 7 1 0 74 64 2 0 0 56 78 16 134 29 385 32 71 16 88 20 73 18 . 51 13 67 14 31 8 435 44 366 • 27 412 31 285 16 60 12 0 0 2.536 296 7 8 45 4 6 7 5 3 1 49 43 45 1. 0 0 224 .81 8 0 _0 89 1,024 169 32 3 1,228 246 34 3 0 283 560 70 4 0 634 44 62 23 26 17 6 0 178 767 858 161 275 297 92 6 _ 2,456 160 201 69 82 44 10 0 566 429 476 82 139 116 26 0 1,268 77 12 0 0 89 1,046 146 31 5 1,228 245 34 4 0 283 557 75 2 0 634 MOB. MIAMI NO HOUST. WILMl 81 8 1 0 90 450 39 2 0 491 909 86 6 0 1,001 602 74 12 0 588 41 5 75 7 335 34 42 4 6 99 54 2 11 47 30 2 50 8 368 27 360 27 16 - 313 106 11 8 44 0 0 168 1,964 145 161 628 80 117 152 83 92 108 817 812 642 79 88 0 4,004 101 168 283 93 125 138 64 78 57 385 257 382 97 124 0 2,352 35 7 0 0 42 • 55 1 0 0 56 38 4 0 0 42 464 24 3 0 491 914 ,•78 8 1 1,001 545 32 10 1 588 40 55 16 27 8 2 0 148 46 49 5 9 1 2 0 112 27 35 5 11 4 2 0 84 353 439 51 90 29 20 0 982 629 819 97 309 82 68 0 2,002 303 495 98 180 32 68 0 1,176 71 2 1 0 74 56 0 0 0 56 37 5 0 0 42 • 455 32 4 0 491 908 83 10 0 1,001 535 39 13 1 588 66* 7 1 0 74 SP 214 44 4 0 262 18 61 19 70 65 148 13 45 16 64 58 11 6. 27 16 38 2 21 62 161 55 123 54 127 7 77 28 16 0 0 360 1,048 86 4 0 0 90 226 30 4 2 262- 57 171 67 186 22 39 25 76 2 ' 32 6 18 0 2 180 524 87 3 0 0 90 229 28 4 1 262 ••AT. DHT. SAN JUAN TOTALg 157 . 21 1 0 179 B 0 0 0 5 120 60 6 0 195 4.427« 728 63 4 5,217 40 0 72 • 0 79 5 44 0 48 0 49 0 22 0 33 0 13 0 98 5 67 5 77 5 50 0 24 0 0 0 716 20 22 40 95 20 37 31 15 28 16 83 78 72 183 60 0 780 796 1,231 3,034* 667 915 905 480 619 411 3,470* 2,967* 2,942* 1,716 705 10 20368 160 16 3 0 179 5 0 0 0 5 132 56 7 0 195 4.602* 533 75 7 5317 145 116 23 38 28 8 0 358 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 10 87 108 28 47 82 40 0 390 3,263* 3.969* 719 1,334 775 36S 8 10,434 161 17 .1 0 179 9 0 0 0 5 138 48 9 0 195 4.697* 524 79 7 5,217 HEADQUARTERS TALLYING COMMITTEE'S BREAKDOWN OF WRITE-INS NAME OF CANOIDATB ! .. i: 1 BOOK NUMBER JOB FOR WHICH RECEIVED WRITE IN President Robert Frazer F-6.5 Joe Algina A-1 President John Cole C-8 President A1 Whitmer Not Given.... President •. John Doe Not Given.... President Joseph Citzen Glurman. .Not Given.... President Gene Dakin Not Given.... President Homer Wilson Gill Not Given.... President A. Hickey H-225 Executive Vice President John Coie ..C-8 Executive Vice President Leo Cronsohn C-801 Executive Vice President John Doe Not Given ., . .Executive Vice President Joe Algina ..A-1. .. Executive Vice President Nick Funkun ....Not Given. ..Secretary-Treasurer .... John Doe Not Given. ... Secretary-Treasurer .... Joe Algina ..A-1 .. Secretary-Treasurer .... Leo Cronsohn C-801 .. Secretary-Treasurer .... Joe Volpin V-1 .. Secretary-Treasurer .... John Cole. ^ C-8 Secretary-Treasurer ..... Charles Tannerhill T-5 VP in charge of Contract Leo Cronsohn C-801 VP in charge of Contract John Cole ..C-8 VP in charge of Contract James Doyle ..Not Given ...VP in charge of Contract Mike Tomer Not Given....VP in charge of Contract Bill Hall H-272 VP in charge of Contract John Doe Not Given....VP in charge of Contract Leo Cronsohn C-801 VP Charge Atlantic Coast John Coie ,C-8 VP Charge Atlantic Coast Rexford Dickey D-6 . VP Charge Atlantic Coast Bill Hali ..H-272 , VP Charge Atlantic Coast John Arabasz .A-2 VP Charge Atlantic Coast W. W. Reed R-339 VP Charge Atlantic Coast James Bullock ..Not Given....VP Charge Atlantic Coast John Doe . Not Given.... VP Charge Atlantic Coast Tex Strichlan Not Given VP Charge Atlantic Coast John Cole .•C-8 .^. VP of Gulf Leo Cronsohn C-801 VP of Gulf Al Tanner T-12 VP of Gulf Stephens ..Not Given....VP of Gulf John Doe ...Not Given VP of Gulf Leo Cronsohn C-801 VP in Lakes John Coie C-8 VP in Lakes Marty Briethoff B-2... VP in Lakes Ray Gates 0-2 VP in Lakes John Doe ....Not Given VP in Lakes Fxenchie Ruff.......' R-1 Headquarters Hep. Leo Cronsohn......... C-801 Headquarters Rep ,, ratal votaa BOST. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NY PHIL. SALT. NORF, 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ^ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 ' 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 . 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ^ 0 0 0 i 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ~0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 91 - JAX. MIAMI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 Q. . 0 • MOB. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NO 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 HOUST. WILM. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 . 0 0 0 1 0' 0 Q 0 1 0 0 SP 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 ,0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 '0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (i 0 BEAT. DET. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0^ 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q 0 . SAN BeJUAN MlVRd 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 4 2 1 1 I 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 .1 1 1 1 21 1 I 1 2 �SEAFARERS Jaimary, IMl I Snpplemeiif—Tage Seven LOG HEADQUARTERS TALLYING COMMITTEE'S BREAKDOWN OF WRITE-INS Total NAMi OP CANDIDATI BOOK NUMBER JOB FOR WHICH RECEIVED VyRlTE IN John Cole C-8 Headquarters Rep Michael Foley Not Given... .Headquarters Rep. ...,. Joe DiGlorgo D-2 New York Agent Bill Hall H-272 New York Agent Leo Cronsohn ..C-801 New York Agent John Cole C-8 New York Agent John Hunt H-40 New York Agent E. Scotty Aubusson A-2 New York Agent Roberto Principe Not Given....New York Agent Howard Gulnier G-3 New York Agent Marin Brlethoff B-2 New York Agent Sam Menning Not Given....New York Agent Charles Scofield S-186 New York Agent ...... Herndinan Grege G-68 New York Agent H. Fischer F-1 New York Agent Nixon Not Given....New York Agent E. J. Vroel V-95 New York Agent Paul Hall H-1 New York Agent Charles Stambul Not Given....New York Agent Joe Algina A-1 New York Agent Earl Haskins Not Given New York Agent John Doe Not Given New York Agent ...... Herman Troxclair T-4 New York Agent Joseph Meyerchak Not Given New York Agent F. Greff G-68 New York Agent Eugene Dakin Not Given....NY Joint Patrolman ... John Cole C-8 NY Joint Patrolman ... Rusty Beyeler B-81 NY Joint Patrolman ... 'W. B. Rentz Not Given... .NY Joint Patrolman ... J. Algina... A-1 NY Joint Patrolman ... J. Morrison .• M-3 NY Joint Patrolman ... F. Otvas Not Given NY Joint Patrolman ... Ray White Not Given....NY Joint Patrolman ... Morris Weisberger Not Given....NY Joint Patrolman ... Sir Charles Oppenheim. .Not Given....NY Joint Patrolman ... Leo Cronsohn C-801 NY Joint Patrolman ... Red Campbell Not Given NY Joint Patrolman ... James Sweeney Not Given NY Joint Patrolman ... John Cole C-8 Philadelphia Agent Leo Cronsohn C-801 Philadelphia Agent John Hunt 11-840 Philadelphia Agent Ray Gates O-501 Philadelphia Agent John Cole C-8 Phila. Joint Patrolman . Leo Cronsohn C-801 Phila. Joint Patrolman . Jimmy The Beefer Not Given Phila. Joint Patrolman . Harry N. Byrd B-159 Phila. Joint Patyolman . John Cole ,.C-8 Baltimore Agent Leo Cromsohn C-801 Baltimore .'\gent A1 Stansbury Not Given Baltimore Agent Ciifton N. Jackson Not Given... .Baitimore Agent Carl Chunko Not Given Baltimore Agent J. Algina A-1 Bait. Joint Patrolman .. John Cole C-8 Bait. Joint Patrolman .. Leo Cronsohn C-801 Bait. Joint PatitKman .. Sir Charles Oppenheim..Not Given Bait. Joint Patrolman .. W. Beyeler Not Given Bait. Joint Patrolman .. W. B. Rentz Not Given... .Bait. Joint Patrolman .. A1 Stansbury Not Given Bait. Joint Patrolman .. John Arabasz > Not Given Bait. Joint Patrolman .. Daiel (Dan) Butts B-628 Mobile Agent Homer Starling S-141 Mobile Agent John Cole C-8 Mobile Agent Leo Cronsohn C-801 Mobile Agent Harold Fischer. F-1 Mobile Agent Green Not Given.... Mobile Agent Nixon . Not Given.... Mobile Agent Charles E. Turner. Not Given... .Mobile Agent H. G. Harris i...H-47 Mobile Agent Bob Jordon J-1 Mobile Agent John. Cole C-8 Mobile Joint Patrolman J. Morrison ..M-3 Mobile Joint Patrolman Leo Cronsohn C-801 Mobile Joint Patrolman J. Algina A-1 Mobile Joint Patrolman Beyeler Not Given... .Mobile Joint Patrolman W. B. Rentz Not Given Mobile Joint Patrolman John Flood Not Given Mobile Joint Patrolman A1 Stansbury Not Given... .Mobile Joint Patrolman John Cole C-8 Ndw Orleans Agent ..-.. Leo Cronsohn C-801 '..New Orleans Agent Ray Vaughn Not Given New Orleans Agent John Cole 1.. C-8 NO Joint Patrolman ... Leo Cronsohn C-801 NO Joint Patrolman ... .».. J. Morrison... M-3 NO Joint Patrolman J. Algina A-1 NO Joint Patrolman W. Beyeler Not Given NO Joint Patrolman W. B. Rentz. Not Given NO Joint Patrolman John Cole C-8 Houston Agent Leo Cronsohn C-8ai Houston Agent Jimmie Tucker T-22 Hou.ston Agent .... Peter D. Sheldrakes S-1043 Houston Agent Bob Matthews .. M-1 Houston Agent K-2 Houston Agent .... Charles Kimball C-8 Houst. Joint Patrolman John Cole Leo Cronsohn C-801 Houst. Joint Patroiman .B-1 Houst. Joint Patrolman Ted Babkowski. Jimmie ; T-22 Houst. Joint Patrolman Leo Cronsohn .C-801 Detroit Agent John cole C-8 Detroit Agent Ed Mooney ' M-7 Detroit Agent Paul Drozak Not Given.... 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Title A name given to the resource January 1961 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU TUGMEN STRIKE RR’S TO BAR JOB CUTS US MARITIME UNIONS SET UP NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON CONTRACT BARGAINING TEXAS COURT UPHOLDS UNION PICKETING OF RUNAWAY; REFERS OPERATOR TO NLRB NOMINATIONS IN, SEAFARERS WILL VOTE ON 12 DELEGATES TO SIUNA CONVENTION OUTGOING ADMINISTRATION TURNS DOWN TANKERS’ BID FOR ’50-50’ OIL IMPORT BALLOT SET ON DELEGATES TO SIUNA CONVENTION ICC THROWS THE SWUTCH: TELLS RAILROADS TO HALT WAR ON SHIPS ITF MEETING NEXT WEEK ON BRITISH FLAG ISSUES REJECT TANKER PLES FOR OIL ’50-50’ SIU CLINICS PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL; NEW FACILITY SET IN SAN JUAN TRANSEASTERN HAULS RECORD CARGO IBU HOUSTON TUGS HAUL WEARY SUB TO SCRAPPING LAKES IBU MEN RESCUE THREE FROM ICY RIVER RMD’S CHRISTMAS PARTY TERMED HUGE SUCCESS IBU WINNER IN COURT; MIAMI CO. MUST BARGAIN OHIO AFL-CIO WILL ACT ON SIU JOB BENEFIT FIGHT, OTHER LEGISLATIVE GOALS SIU CREWS DRAFTING PACT TERMS IN NEWLY-WON FLEETS NEW ‘LUXURY’ SUPERTANKER TO CALL FOR SIU CREW FISH UNIONS HAPPY WITH NEW SENATOR ALASKA UNION ASKS TARIFF CHANGES LICENSED DIVISION FOILS FAKE CONTRACT ATTEMPT SECRETAY OF DEFENSE FORMER SUP MEMBER NEW BUILDING FOR ‘APOSTLESHIP OF SEA’ ORION PAYS $2 MILLION; US DROPS SHIP CHARGES UIW MEMBERS VOTE 96 PERCENT IN FAVOR OF NEW CONSTITUTION THE SIU AND MARITIME IN 1960 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/1961 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXIII, No. 1 1961 Periodicals Seafarers Log