http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f8e44ba2020e241e67a0e0dcfa6b648b.PDF a8c950a09bf46bd5bf39953103c8b09e PDF Text Text Five SlU Scholatships Awarded -Story On Page 16 SlU CHARGE NIPS NY SCAB AGENCY SiUNA RESUMES ITF MEMBERSHIP -Story On Page 16 -Stoiy On Page 2 Vol. XXV No. 10 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO IJ V ||PP[||ppPP|P|PP|||P|PPI|^iy.^V n; ' -r. II 'is*'' s I- WJ Full view of the convention hall shows AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany ad­ dressing SIUNA delegates last week in Washington. More than 200 delegates and guests participated. (Full details on Page 3; re­ lated stories on. Pages 2, 5, and 12; Four-page Photo Report in centerfold.) ... The Eleventh SIUNA Convention <3 Convention Acts On Job Issues -Story On Page 3 Canada Scab-Herder Admits 'Dirty Work' —Story On Page 2 us EYES LAKES' LABOR SPY CASE Story On Page 2 �Fare Tvr* SEA F ARERS LOG SIUNA Resumes Membership In ITF, Vows Continued Aid May 17.1CM New OrlAsns ConyAntiAes Ballet WASHINGTON—The SIUNA has resumed membership in the International Transportworkers Federation, following a series of conferences between SIUNA representatives and officials of the international transport labor organization. Notification of the SIUNA's re­ sumption of membership was'*' ;;; Even as the cable was being contained in a cablegram re­ "The SIU welcomes this op­ ceived here on May 7 from read, a resolution was before the portunity, as the oldest American delegates calling for continued ef­ union of the ITF, to continue its Oslo, NorAvay. The cable, which was read forts to resolve the differcx-'ces be­ policy of cooperation and par­ to the delegates at the second tween the SIUNA and the ITF in ticipation in the federation's ef­ morning session of the SIUNA's a manner equitable to all parties forts to promote the welfare and 11th biennial convention, was concerned. The resolution was security of seafaring people," Hall said. signed by Pieter de Vries, general adopted unanimously. The SIU, together with the It pointed to the international's secretary of the ITF. It noted that International Longshoremen's As­ policy of "cooperating with other the "ITF Executive Board today lifted SIU suspension and noted unions around the world, partic­ sociation and the Marine Engineers cancellation SIU withdrawal! ularly where the interests of mari­ Beneficial Association, had with­ Membership therefore resumed time workers have been con­ drawn from the JTF on April 17, Balloting was brisk in New Orleans during last month's elec­ cerned" and to the SIUNA's I96I, following differences of immediately." tion of SIU delegates tor the SIUNA convention. Here, "continued policy of close co­ opinion which arose between the Seafarer Sam Hurst (center! signs the election roster, while operation with, and assistance to, SIU and ITF as the result of a Jo« Powers waits his turn. Rank-and-file Polls 'Committee­ other maritime unions even follow­ dispute between the SIU and Na­ ing its withdrawal from the tional Union of Seamen of Great men Phil O'Coflnor (left). Vie Mlorona and Tom Gorrity Britain. ITF . . ." check credentials for the secret ballot. A policy statement adopted later by the convention's International Affairs Committee said the ITF action "will again enable us on a mutually satisfactory basis to take our proper place within the ITF." It was endorsed by the delegates in separate action. The ITF Executive Board action WASHINGTON—Based on disclosures made at the SIUNA's 11th biennial convention NEW ORLEANS—Seafarers have followed a meeting here on April again played a key role in the re­ 27 between DeVries, SIUNA Presi­ here, the US Government may take a hard look at the use of private detectives by the lease arrangements for the 1961 dent Paul Hall, and SIUNA Execu­ Upper Lakes Shipping Company in its dispute with the SIU of Canada. This was indicated on May Cuban invasion prisoners, by man­ tive Vice Presidents Morris Weis7, when Congressman Hugh unsubstantiated charges of vio­ ning the freighter Morning Light berger and Cal Tanner. The SIU offered at the Washing­ L. Carey of Brooklyn, a mem­ lence at the SIU during the dis­ (Waterman) which left here Tues­ day, May 14, with a $4.5 million ton meeting to cancel its with­ ber of the House Committee on pute. The SIU has denied these shipment of emergency supplies drawal from the ITF provided its Labor and Education, addressed charges, pointing out that the use WASHINGTON — The dis­ rights, privileges and obligations the convention. He invited the of private detectives in a laborbound for Cuba. pute between the SIU of Can­ SIUNA to submit to the committee of membership were resumed management dispute is conducive A large number of Cuban ada and the Upper Lakes additional Information on the role violence. refugees are due to return to the without prejudice. Shipping Company was one of Hall said that the ITF action played by company-hired detec­ During the extended Canadian States on the Morning Light after the topics of discussion when she delivers her cargo to Havana. means that the effort to improve tives in the SlU-Upper Lakes con­ Government probe Into the Great President Kennedy and Can­ the conditions of maritime workers troversy. The SIUNA is now pre­ Lakes shipping dispute, SIU at­ The Morning Light carried ada's new prime minister, throughout the world will be paring full documentation. torneys had requested that the some 8,000 tons of baby food Lester B. Pearson, conferred strengthened. I The company has hurled many company be ordered to make avail­ and medical stores that are part in Hyannis Port last weekend. able records showing the extent of the $53 million in supplies As a result of this discus­ to which private detectives were being turned over to Cuba. The Raps Canadian Labour Congress sion, the. two heads of state employed. However, this request shipments began last December, have arranged for a meeting was denied, as Irrelevant, by Jus­ resulting in the pre-Christmas re­ to take place in Washington tice T. G. Norrls, who sat as a lease of 1,113 prisoners. Tuesday, May 21, between US. one-man commission in the in­ Various American companies Secretary of Labor W. Willard quiry. and private individuals donated Wlrtz, Canadian Labour Min­ The SIU made its request after the ransom cargoes through the ister Allan J. MacEachen, testimony indicated that Upper Red Cross. The AFL-CIO Mari­ AFL - CIO President George Lakes had used private detectives time Trades Department and the Meany and CLC President to interrogate crewmembers, em­ SIU participated in the early Claude Jodoln. Sec. Wirtz is ployed armed guards on its ves­ shipping arrangements by helpipg MONTREAL—^The Canadian Labour Congress, which has sels, and used labor spies to pho­ scheduled to visit Ottawa to­ underwrite the cost of longshore day for preliminary discus­ labor in moving the original been working hand-in-glove with the Upper Lakes Shipping tograph men picketing its ships sions with Mr. MacEachen.' in the States. Company to promote Upper Lakes' union-busting campaign, cargoes to and from Cuba. Later, John D. Leltch, head of Unions and labor leaders were by denouncing the SIU of-* the company, conceded that com­ also active in helping form a new Canada as a corrupt organiza­ been ousted from the CMU presi­ pany records showed expenditures on the SIU of Canada "to take all nonpartisan "Citizens Committee tion with no regard for mem­ dency and replaced by Jack of at least $361,000 for the use of possible steps to obtain Federal legislation in Canada which would for a Free Cuba," which has as bers' rights, is now finding itself Staples, whose election, Sheehan private detectives. bar the use of private detectives one of its aims to alert the public on the receiving end of the same is charging in a court action, was Acting on this information, the of the "growing Castro-Communist charges—and from the same man "irregular and illeeal." in labor-management disputes." "I had a hunch from the start convention delegates adopted a , The delegates, in reiterating infiltration in Latin America." The who was their star witness against committee will be based in Wash­ the SIU during the hearings into the CLC would use me to do the strongly-worded jesolutlon calling strong support of the SIU of Can­ ington and includes SIUNA Presi­ the SlU-Upper Lakes dispute dirty work in organizing the CMU ada's position in the dispute, noted dent Paul Hall. which the Canadian Government and then put the boots to me when that Upper Lakes' union - busting it was done," Sheehan recently Participation of the Morning conducted for 107 days. campaign against the SIU, if al­ told newspaper reporters here. Light in the ransom cargo move­ lowed to succeed, would pose a The man is Michael J. Sheehan, ment was arranged by member former SIU patrolman, who was "The CLC doesn't want a real threat to the entire trade union companies of the American Mari­ booted out of the SIU three years sailors' union. It wants a company movement. time Association. She is the only ago on charges of misconduct, union that will do what it's told. The convention also condemned unsubsidized American-flag vessel then ran to the CLC with stories And the CLC knew I wouldn't go the Canadian Labour Congress for along with it, so I was dumped. so far used. of SIU corruption, violence and supporting the employer in a con­ "The CLC doesn't want free dictatorship. These are the same tractual trade union dispute, but elections and it doesn't want union stories he repeated as gospel expressed appreciation to the ILA, hiring halls. It has set the rights truth from the witness box, al­ MEBA, RLEA, MTD and their afof Canadian sailors back 30 years." May 17, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 10 though none were substantiated. hliated unions for the support Sheehan also had some mighty Sheehan, after being ousted unkind remarks to make about given to the SIU of Canada. from the SIU, turned his attention CLC Executive Vice-President The SIU's dispute with Upper to the business of recruiting scab William Dodge, who, Sheehan says, Lakes, which is a part of the PAVL HALL. President crews for the Upper Lakes vessels refused to consider CMU mem­ American - based Norris interests, HERBERT BRAND, Editor, IRWIN SPTVACK. —crews which were first drummed bers' complaints. began nearly two years ago when Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art into the Canadian Brotherhood of the company arbitrarily broke a "To hell with the members. Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, Railway, Transport and General ten-year contractual relationship, They're not going to have anything ALEXANDER LESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, Workers. locked some 300 Canadian Sea­ Staff Writers. to do with running this union," Addressing SIUNA conven­ farers out of their jobs and began Later, when CLC and CBRT set Sheehan quoted Dodge as saying. Published biweekly at the headquarters tion, Rep. Hugh Carey of recruiting scab crews through a of the Seafarers International Union, At­ up the Canadian Maritime Union, Interestingly enough, these are Brooklyn called for full dis­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water] previously non-existent union. A District, AFL-CIO. 67S Fourth Avenue. Sheehan became the president of virtually the same charges which closure on Upper Lakes' Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYaclnth 9-6600. the scab union under circum­ were leveled against the CLC, and report on the Canadian Govern­ Second class postage paid at the Post use of private detectives ment hearings, which began , last Office In Brooklyn, NY. under the Act stances which have never been Dodge In particular, when the of Aug. 24, 1912. the Canadian beef. in made clear, since CMU had no Executive Board of the Maritime August and ended in March, is 120 members at the time. Carey is on the House La­ now being awaited from Justice Trades convened here last fall Now, however, Sheehan has while the fiparings/yvere. sti|l qn. i^orrls.. bor Conrimitteet . . SIU Ship in Prisoner Swap Role US Eyes Canada Ship Dispute^ Company Use Of Private Cops US, Canada Meet On Lakes Dispute Ousted Scab-Herder Admits Virty Work' SEAFARERS LOG �^ 17. INS St'A FARE RS LOG Pace Tltfe* Convention Sets SiUNA Program On Vital Maritime, Labor issues WASHINGTON—A vigorous program to promote seamen's jobs and security via an expanded and strengthened American-flag merchant fleet was charted by delegates at last week's 11th biennial convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America in this city. The convention's stand on a broad range of maritime and labor issues also gained important support from speakers representl^ing the trade union movement, Government shipping and labor agencies, and the Congress. More than 200 elected delegates and guests partici­ pated in the convention, which ran from May 6-10 and transacted the greatest volume of official business in the SI UNA'S 25-year history. Delegates approved 91 Herbert C. Bonner (D-NC), which separate resolutions and call for compulsory arbitration in maritime and for a revival of the recommendations, plus old Coast Guard "profiling' plan SlUNA Convention Highlights WASHINGTON — There wasn't a large number of reports a guest at the capital's new Gramof affiliated unions, committee ercy Inn who didn't know the Sea­ actions and other proposals. farers were having their conven­ These covered vital developments tion there, since the SIUNA took in the maritime, fishing, canning over practlcaiiy all of the first and allied industries, in the floor, including the entire hotel SIUNA's internal operations, rela­ lobby, plus committee rooms, work tions with other organizations, in rooms and meeting rooms on other the general labor field and on floors. Regular accommodations civil rights and social legislation. for deiegates and guests took up (See summary of actions below.) about half the hotel's available apace. Among the actions taken by the SIUNA President Paul Hall (at microphone) calls the conven­ delegates were a number dealing The lobby was decorated with tion to order on opening day, May 6. Pictured on rostrum with such currently-pressing issues models of a Cities Service tanker ll-r) are Viee=Presidenti John Fox, Inland Boatmen's Union as the lengthy dispute between the and an Isthmian C-2 freightship, of the Pacific; William Jordan, Marine Firemen; Dominie SIU of Canada and the Upper with a huge banner marking the Lakes Shipping Company, and the Abata, Transportation Services & Allied Workers, and Les SIUNA's 25 years of achievement two measures sponsored by Rep. in behalf of seamen and allied Salinger, Cannery Workers-San Diego. workers, with plaques expressing appreciation to the SIU for assist­ ance to other unions, besides 16 large panels depicting SIUNA members at work, SIUNA halls, SIUNA publications, the SIUNA's growth over the years, and other aspects of the SIUNA's operations and activities. WASHINGTON—Delegates to the SIUNA's 11th biennial convention heard speakers In the main ballroom of the from all sections of the labor movement, many Federal agencies and the Congress during hotel, which served as the conven­ their sessions here May 6-10. A number of speakers cited the need to maintain a strong tion hall, a 56-foot-long backdrop, behind the speaker's rostrum, and adequate US-flag mer--*showed the affiliated unions of the chant marine and the import­ der Secretary of Commerce, point­ better symbol could there be of SIUNA. Other areas of the hall ance of free collective bar­ ing out that the Merchant Marine the unlimited benefits of democ­ were decorated with banners and gaining. Here are excerpts from Act of 1936—"the Bible of the racy and freedom?" with a display in which the con­ some of their speeches and re­ industry"—was passed during the 4 4 4 Presidency of his late father, and vention was saluted by the AFL- marks: John F. Kenning, Under Secre­ CIO Union Label Department. George Meany, President, AFL- thait Joseph P. Kennedy, father of tary of Labor—"Neither a moral CIO—"This (the maritime indus­ the President, served as the first nor a political justification exists 3/ 4" try) is an industry which needs a Maritime Commissioner — "The for the enactment of legislation Difficulties In making necessary lot of attention ... I think America merchant marine flourished with a designed to provide for the comhousing arrangements kept the con­ needs a strong merchant marine. Kennedy serving under a Roose­ polsorj' arbitration of major labor vention from being held in New I think America needs to have its velt. Now it will flourish with a disputes in the maritime industry Orleans, as originally scheduled, so ships on ail the seas ... I think Roosevelt under a Kennedy." . . . the proponents of compulsory "Louisiana" came here. The speak­ we should try to impress on the arbitration are disciples of de­ 4 4 4 ers' list included former New Or­ Congress and on all the American deLesseps S. Morrison, Ambas­ spair." leans Mayor deLesseps S. Morri­ people that what the maritime in­ sador to the Organization of Amer­ 4 4 4 son, now US ambassador to the dustry needs is not repressive leg­ ican States, speaking of our rela­ William Feldesman, Solicitor, Organization of American States; islation; they need encouragement tions with the peoples of Latin National Labor Relations Board, Sen. Russell B. Long; Rep. Hale and support so that they can build America—"The members of the speaking of the maritime hiring Boggs, House Majority Whip; Rep. up the industry and not tear it Seafarers International . . . pre­ hail—"History demonstrates that Giilis Long, and Clarence Henry, down." sent to working people in other in no more trustworthy hands ILA vice-president, plus SIU and t 4> 4 countries a living example of free could seamen have placed the Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Un­ trade unionism in action. What (Continued on Page 5) (Continued on Page 6) Speakers Cite US Ship Need, Reject Anti-Strike Proposals to set physical requirements for seamen. SIUNA President Paul Hall headed the 15-man SIU-AGLIWD delegation of officers and rankand-file members, and chaired the convention. Morris Weisberger, SIUNA executive vice-president and secretary-treasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, was convention secretarj'. On the second morning of the convention, the delegates were informed, by a cablegram from the Executive Board of the Interna^ tional Transportworkers Federa­ tion in Oslo, Norway, that the SIUNA's membership in the inter­ national body would resume im­ mediately. The SIUNA, along with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and International Longshoremen's Association, had withdrawn from the ITF on April (Continued on Page 6) , Serving as secretary of the convention, SIUNA Execu­ tive Vice-President Morris Weisberger announces pro­ posed committee appoint­ ments. Convention Actions Set Record WASHINGTON—Delegates to the 11th biennial conven­ recorded their determination to keep assisting the SIU this measure, as well as defeat of the Dirksen hill (S 21) tion of the SIUNA authorized a record number of actions of Canada in its struggle to protect decent wages, working which would force compulsory arbitration on unions neg­ dealing with seamen, fishermen, fish cannery workers and conditions and trade union representation in the face of otiating with subsidized companies. allied fields, SIUNA internal operations, the internation­ Upper Lakes' union-busting attempts. The delegates Vigorous opposition was also voiced to the Bonner bill al's relations with other organizations, general labor Is­ expressed their appreciation to the ILA, MEBA, RLEA, to revive the "profiling" plan and allow the Coast Guard MTD, and their affiliated groups for their support of the to establish arbitrary Government physical, mental and sues, civil rights and social legislation. The cali for action in these varied areas was embodied SIU of Canada, but condemned the Canadian Labour emotional standards which could prevent many merchant in 91 resolutions adopted by the delegates, as well as in Congress for violating the basic principle of trade union­ seamen from earning a living. the various convention committee reports approved by ism by backing an employer in a purely trade union, con­ In other areas, the delegates acted as follows: tractual dispute. the deiegates. Merchant Marine Act. Urged proper implementation The delegates also took special npte of the fact that Delegates took particular note of such pressing prob­ Upper Lakes had employed private detectives in its union- of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to carry out the in­ lems as the iong dispute involving the SIU of Canada and busting efforts, and directed the SIU of Canada to take all tent of Congress to develop and maintain an adequate the Upper Lakes Shipping Company; the proposed Bonner possibie steps to obtain Federai legislation in Canada US merchant fleet. biii (HR 1897) which would lead to compulsory arbitra­ which would bar the use of private detectives in laborSubsidies. Called for a realistic updating in the methods tion in maritime iabor disputes, and the proposed Bonner management disputes. (See story on Page 2.) of applying the subsidy program. Called for subsidy aid biii (HR 77), which attempts to revive the Coast Guard The deiegates affirmed their unalterable opposition to to develop the American-flag tramp and bulk cargo fleets. "profiting"" plan which was defeated by the efforts of the Bonner bill on compulsory arbitration—as well as to Cargo Preference Act. Resolved to continue spotlight­ maritime unions and was strongly rejected by the 1955 ail other proposals threatening to destroy the right of ing abuses in the administration of the 50-50 law and. to convention in Montreai. American workers to bargain freely. They empowered the continue to support alBefforts to obtain at least 50 percent With regard to the Canadian situation, the delegatesi SIUNA to take all necessary action to secure the defeat of (Continued on Page 6) �SEAFARERS Bnt Fa LOG May 17. 19M Milii^Biillililil(iw^ (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) ApriM6-April30, 1963 SIU shipping showed a healthy increase during this period, producing a total of 1,413 jobs dispatched from all ports. The gains were all in deck and engine depart­ ment jobs, since the steward department total was un­ changed from the first half of April. The registration total also climbed again, to reach a figure of 1,452. However, due to the job turnover, the number of men still registered on the beach at the end of April fell way off, to 3,482, Among the ports. New York showed a decline despite the general uptrend, while Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mo­ bile, New Orleans, Houston and Seattle all listed shipping increases. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Mobile had been relatively slow for several periods. San Francisco also reported being a little busier, but Norfolk and the re­ maining ports were quiet. The ship activity figures (see right) reflect a drop in - i in-transit visits, but the total of ships in port was up, since there were gains in both the payoff and sign-on columns. The number of sign-ons was the highest since the end of the longshore strike last January. This helped move a number of men off the beach. Seattle had a very busy time of it with 18 ships moving in for payoff, sign-on and as in-transits during the twoweek period. New Orleans and Houston shared runnerup honors with 39 ships in port, and New York ran a close third with 38. Baltimore handled 27 ships and Mobile was host to 20. The seniority standings show that class A men threw in and shipped to 58 percent of the total jobs, an indica­ tion that more "A" men are taking what's on the board. Class B accounted for the same 33 percent it has filled since February. The result was class C dropped off to 9 percent of the total shipping. Ship Activity" Pay Siga !• Off* CM Tran*. TOTAL Boilon 1 0 « 7 N«w York.... 21 3 14 38 PhlladtipMa.. 3 3 12 II BalHmor* .... 4 7 14 27 Norfolk 2 2 3 7 Joekionvlilo .. 0 0 5 S Tampa 0 0 2 2 Mobilo ...... i 4 8 20 Now Orioaiis.. 10 7 22 39 Hoofton 7 4 24 39 Wllmlagtoa .. 0 0 4 4 Saa Franciico..13 5 9 Soattio IB IS 18 S4 TOTALS ... 77 B3 139 249 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shtpped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL I 2 S ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 5 0 3 3 1 1 1 4 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 73 3 41 26 6 43 21 19 21 29 10 60 1 15 13 29 is 0 4 8 12 4 12 2 18 0 4 8 12 2 4 9 13 24 6 43 3 8 16 27 17 25 4 19 27 4 46 4 8 7 0 15 1 4 6 11 1 0 0 1 4 0 5 1 8 0 2 4 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 22 5 41 0 2 14 9 11 13 20 5 38 0 6 7 13 15 37 14 66 2 12 11 25 21 37 14 72 1 8 10 19 66 2 17 39 10 13 16 31 19 37 3 15 20 35 59 0 3 5 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 7 0 1 1 6 17 0 9 2 4 6 10 8 5 1 7 14 2 0 5 18 2 8 9 1 9 8 19 11 18 16 7 36 2 6 8 122 204 52 1 378 13 78 104 1 195 116 196 49 1 361 11 58 91 1 160 rOff Boston New York Pniladelpnia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 S ALL A 2 C ALL 1 B S ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 7 7 14 28 0 8 12 4 0 3 6 9 60 29 9 98 76 ii9 29 224 5 40 54 99 0 2 4 6 18 36 17 12 6 8 24 49 0 16 4 12 1 6 0 7 46 80 13 27 7 53 8 74 0 34 7 27 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 6 16- 20 2 38 2 7 18 9 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 .3 7 12 4 23 1 13 11 25 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 10 16 0 1 2 4 2 0 0 0 13 0 38 0 51 36 37 6 79 0 15 2 13 0 0 19 92 60 1 1 72 1 77 13 150 4 38 89 131 0 0 35 3 97 53 3 73 23 149 4 3 59 30 14 48 0 0 0 8 11 0 0 7 1 10 6 2 23 0 2 8 0 4 0 7 4 25 21 4 14 45 1 23 21 3 10 12 65 22 3 8 16 13 2 13 36 2 43 1 19 8 5 14 4 24 15 1 43 361 160 43 1 564 344 489 108 1 941 18 171 258 1 447 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle GROUP 1 2 0 1 19 51 2 19 4 32 0 7 3 2 0 6 6 20 25 4 30 9 3 5 4 9 1 12 TOTALS 55 Port 219 Registered CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL i 2 3 ALL 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 2 9 18 18 45 8 36 45 1 3 6 16 2 7 11 4 17 1 10 9 20 1 21 1 23 1 4 1 6 1 0 3 2 1 5 0 6 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 5 1 13 8 7 18 30 4 5 20 13 38 10 29 47 8 3 14 21 38 7 34 6 47 0 5 2 7 1 7 4 2 1 3 6 3 2 12 5 20 2 4 2 8 1 20 17 2 97 83 1 207 42 187 35 1 264 24 1 298 27 3 ALL 0 1 78 8 23 2 37 1 2 9 0 5 6 0 1 27 6 35 43 4 0 8 0 13 13 0 Mtipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 2 2 5 38 14 19 5 9 0 4 0 27 14 13 1 0 0 1 3 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 6 6 12 0 28 0 19 9 34 15 18 1 0 2 2 4 0 1 5 4 10 0 11 1 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6 0 9 1 94 72 1 175 23 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered Oin The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A C ALL 1 2 1 ALL 123 ALL B 7 0 0 2 4 0 0 2 4 1 3 3 6 2 97 43 114 17 174 9 80 8 14 45 38 14 33 38 34 2 18 28 3 29 2 6 10 1 2 17 9 2 57 11 45 60 3 37 4 7 23 27 7 4 14 20 7 32 3 17 3 3 7 23 2 9 5 1 1 3 15 1 0 0 1 5 5 7 3 15 20 0 4 4 11 0 5 11 0 3 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 19 43 10 30 42 1 8 10 0 1 30 12 1 2 75 25 74 8 107 0 0 47 0 6 55 75 136 28 82 8 47 89 27 70 4 101 11 32 39 3 34 8 10 15 8 19 0 7 11 3 2 3 8 0 0 4 8 25 10 28 4 42 0 3 5 0 20 5 0 0 39 3 3 25 1 8 19 5 2 2 8 20 8 11 43 264 175 43 1 482 149 464 52 665 40 194 221 1 455 19 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A J Porf Bos ... N y .... Phil Bal Nor Jac Tam Mob .... NO .... Hou .... Wil SF ... .... Sea ... Tr»T are 1-9 0 1 2 3 1 1 0 3 2 2 0 1 3 19 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALI. 1 2 1 2 3 ALL 1-9 3 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 8 46 9 28 1 6 13 20 6 6 4 10 22 1 2 12 15 0 7 6 6 22 1 0 10 4 9 5 2 3 0 1 1 9 12 1 5 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 3 5 18 0 0 11 11 0 8 3 26 39 2 0 35 37 4 38 3 15 9 12 1 16 20 4 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 4 0 18 0 2 11 4 0 5 5 0 0 9 2 5 3 6 1 11 3 66 37 106 1 228 12 13 121 1 146 22 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 0 0 6 6 0 0 9 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 6 11 2 12 5 1 0 4 2 6 2 3 ALL 0 0 17 35 3 3 12 28 2 5 2 2 0 0 9 23 19 36 10 31 3 4 7 13 9 20 59 98 1 200 26 GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 10 12 0 8 1 7 0 2 14 16 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 35 1 0 34 27 4 2 21 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 19 2 15 8 8 112 1 128 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 b 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 ALL 0 0 8 7 5 5 11 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 9 9 1 1 0 0 2 2 35 1 39 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 2 1 2 C ALL 1-8 A B 4 15 0 0 4 0 1 2 4 8 0 0 0 43 8 33 55 25 57 32 71 185 2 8 35 12 18 33 1 2 15 16 3 8 11 8 5 11 3 0 4 46 0 4 55 8 13 15 10 16 11 28 18 23 2 5 2 14 9 1 15 2 3 1 5 10 10 1 7 3 2 3 2 0 0 2 2 2 2 11 0 1 1 7 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 23 52 0 0 23 7 19 29 9 17 5 1 23 98 4 86 72 19 27 24 72 142 8 35 1 36 38 65 7 4 27 67 6 24 14 21 27 9 31 10 14 1 0 9 8 4 5 1 4 3 1 4 55 0 12 1 11 5 27 13 11 12 0 0 13 24 2 19 5 12 5 10 4 2 41 5 19 20 29 246 1 299 200 128 39 1 367 94 196 120 265 675 24 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A GROUP I 2 3 ALL DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A GROUP , GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 122 204 52 I 378 78 , _55 219" 24 I 298 27 97 85 37 106 I 228 12_ 13 262 460 182 I 904 52 188 IM J 83" I 121 I 308 1 195 116 196 20"7 42 187 146 8T 26 548 239 " 409 _4^|_3jH 35 j 264 9^| 200 177 1 825 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 12 3 Ai.L 11 58 91 I 160 9 94 72 T 175 8 8 112 I 128 28 160 275 J 463 Registered On The Beach TOTAL Shipped CLASS B CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 2 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 123 ALL ABC ALL 1 43 361_ 160 J3 1 564 344 489 108 | 941 18 171 258 I 447 24 .15 23 19" 43 26^ 175 " 43 "I "482 1^ "4M 52 J_6^5 j40 194 221 I 455 39 200 128 39 I 367 290 "120 265 I 675 24 29 246 | 299 3 35 6 50~B9T125 825 463 125 11413 783 1073 425 [2281 82 394 725 |1201 �uv 17, IMt SE AT ARERS Sen, Douglas Hails SIUNA Taxi Union 'Gallon Donor' WASHINGTON—^"The great victory for honest, decent trade unionism" which was won by Chicago taxi drivers now affiliated with the SIUNA, was cited by Senator Paul H. Douglas of Illinois in ad--*dressing the final afternoon feat of the Teamsters in an NLRB session of the SIUNA con­ election. vention last week. Sen. Douglas' remarks pointedly referred to the fact that the more than 6,000 Yellow and Checker taxi drivers in Chicago, who were formerly members of the Team­ sters, had shown the .world that workers seeking honest trade un­ ion representation could throw off the shackles of Jimmy Hoffa and of men such as Joey Glimco, Hoffa's mob lieutenant in the Chicago area. The Chicago drivers are now members of the new SIUNA Transportation Services and Allied Workers, which was chartered by the international in January, 1962, following the Chicago drivers' de­ "There are now no payoffs and no sweetheart contracts, and Teamster locals in other cities want to break away," Sen. Douglas pointed out. The TS&AW was represented for the first time at an SIUNA convention by Dominic A. Abata, TS&AW president; Joseph Abata, Everett Clark, Chester Gans, Wil­ liam Gilkey and Gregory Grana. Mike Jokubowskl, Don Miller, Wil­ liam Whitney and Lloyd Young served as alternate delegates. During the convention, a plaque was presented by Abata to SIUNA President Hall in recognition of the international's assistance in the cab drivers' fight. Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director Poultry Rates A Spot On Menu When planning shipboard menus, SIU stewards should keep in mind the many tasty and nourishing meals which can be centered around poultry as the meat dish. In food value, poultry does not differ very much from meat. It is more easily digested, however, because the fibers of the flesh are shorter and there is very little fat distributed through the flesh. Most of the fat lies in layers just under the skin. To identify young birds which will make the best eating, such as broilers, fryers, or roasters, some pointers will be helpful as a guide. The feet should be smooth and limber, and the legs thick and short. The cartilage at the end of the breast bone should be pliable, with the skin containing many pin feathers and no long hairs. The breast should be plump, yet firm when pinched between the fingers. Long hairs and a hardened breast bone denote an older bird which will not make as good eating as a young one. In general, the best birds are fat and well-bled, without any bruises, scratches or deformities. In taking aboard stores of hard-frozen poultry, the steward should be sure that none is .ccepted which has begun to thaw to any con­ siderable extent. Unfrozen poultry spoils quickly, and the result is a general ioss_of flavor. Even if it were placed in the freezer immediately on coming aboard, it would still take several days to freeze and would be subject to some spoilage during that time. Poultry keeps best at temperatures of zero or below. It will remain in good condition for about six months at temperatures up to 10° fahrenheit but quality will suffer considerably after this period. The longer it is stored at temperatures above zero, the worse it becomes. When storing poultry don't unwrap and tuck individual birds in little spaces throughout the box. This will cause freezer burn at a much faster rate than if the birds are left protected in cardboard containers. It's also less sanitary. To defrost, thaw poultry carefully and slowly In cool air, preferably in the chili box or thaw room if one is available. Follow these simple rules to preserve the quality of poultry stored aboard ship, and you'll find that turkey, duck and chicken can be served and enjoyed throughout the longest voyages. (Comments and swpfliestions eve invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) SIU Fleet Wins 5th PHS Award In Row WASHINGTON—For the fifth year in a row, the SIU's shipboard feeding and sanitation program has earned the entire Bloomfield fieet a perfect rating of 100 from the US Public Health Service and a-*Special Vessel Sanitation field ships. "The efforts of Bloom­ Commendation Award for field seafarers in the continuing Making his 8th pint dona­ tion to the SIU blood bank in Brooklyn, Seafarer Arthur C. Sankovidt (above) is the second man to join the "gallon donor" CIUD since the program began. He's off the John B. Waterman. 1962. The certificate was presented to the company by the Surgeon General of the USPH5 at a cere­ mony here. The PHS sanitation rating is determined by 166 factors relating to health and hygiene aboard ship, including handling, preparation and service of food. The special commendation praises SIU crewmen in the fourship Bloomfield fleet for working together with company officials to develop the program which brought about the high standards of sanitation current on Bloom­ success of this sanitation program on their ships have earned for them repeated commendation by the nation's health services and ... represent a real achievement by the men who man their ships." Alice Brown Tops Fleet A company vessel sanitation plaque was won by the Alice Brown in an extremely close con­ test with other ships of the fleet. In recent years many SlU-contracted ships and fleets have won USPHS sanitation awards, includ­ ing Waterman, Alcoa, Isthmian, Calmar and Ore Line. Speakers Cite US Ship Need (Continued from Page 3) power of job control than in those of their own organizations ... So successfully have maritime unions discharged " their responsibilities that the American seaman today enjoys a status and a standard of living comparable to those of his land-based fellow workers. This . . . is now a dream come true, after years of loyal and honorable representation by maritime unions in the finest tradition of the trade union movement." Welcomed to the convention on closing day, Sen. Paul Douglas of Illinois (left) was greeted by SIUNA Vice-Presi­ dent Dominic Abata (center) and SIUNA Pres. Paul Hall. Pace Fhra LO G Assistant to Maritime Administra­ tor Donald W. Alexander, speaking of the MA's new development program to promote cargo and passengers for American-flag ships —"We not only have the best ships, but the most capable seafarers. We have a magnificent maritime tradition in war and peace. The time has come when it appears that all of us—labor, management and government—must recognize that we must move ahead—or die." lieve that these problems can be settled around the bargaining table." t 3» Senator Warren G. Magnuson, Washington, Chairman of the Sen­ ate Interstate and Foreign Com­ merce Committee—"With some determination and unity we may be able to make a dent in the problems of the American mer­ chant marine. Be assured that as far as my committee is concerned you will always have a fair and J. 4 t sympathetic audience." Congressman Emanuel Celler, i t i 4" JMaitland S. Pennington, Special New York—"1 cannot conceive of Senator E. L. Bartlett, Alaska— what we would do without an ade­ "We need to make substantial quate merchant marine." progress in dealing with the prob­ William E. Simkln, Federal Me­ lems of maritime. Those of us in diation Service Director—"I do the Commerce Committee will not believe that arbitration im­ work with you and for you in the posed by law Is any answer to the things that so urgently need do­ problems of your Industry. I be­ ing." Bull Line Hearings Continue NEW YORK — A reorganization plan which might enable the Bull Line - Kulukundis American - flag shipping operations to resume un­ der a trusteeship arrangement will get a further hearing today In Federal Court here. Under the reorganization plan, foreign-flag tanker tonnage owned by the brothers of Manuel E. Kulukundis, head of the kulukun­ dis American shipping empire, would be mortgaged to provide working capital for the reorganized operation. Kulukundis has been negotiating with a British bank for the necessary money. Several post­ ponements of court proceedings have been granted so far. Meanwhile, eight of the Ameri­ can-flag ships have been sold at public auctions in the US and overseas. The latest were the Sands "Point and Mount Evans, which were sold at Baltimore for $88,500 and $41,200 respectively, and the Mount McKinley, which brought $350,000 in Jacksonville. The others were the Kathryn, Star Point, Westhampton, Southampton and Mount Rainier. Other vessels are scheduled for sale in the US at future dates. Indian authorities in Bombay have also ordered the sale of the Easthampton, which is idled there. Monies derived from the sale of Bull Line-Kulukundis vessels will be used to pay creditors, which include the SIU and other ship­ board unions with a direct interest in money owed to members' wel­ fare, pension and vacation funds, as well as SIU crewmembers who have filed liens against Individual ships for wages due. Convention Hosts Top Labor, Gov't Leaders WASHINGTON—Speakers representing the AFL-CIO, national and international unions, Congress and various Government agencies took time off from busy schedules to address the delegates to the SlUNA'a 11th biennial convention here last-*- E. L. Wheatley, president. Operative week. Following is the list of Potters. Jerry Wurf. executive director. District speakers: Council 37, AFSCME. LABOR Andrew BiemlUer. legislatlv* director, AFL-CIO. Captain William V. Bradley, president, IL.\. Mort Brandenburg, president. Distillery Workers. , , Chuck Brown, president. Long Island Federation of Labor. Irving Brown. ICFTU representative to the United Nations. WilUam Buck, president. Fire Fighters. Orrin Burrows, director of government operations. IBEW. Jesse Calhoon, president, MEBA. Edward F. Carlough, Jr., organizing director. Sheet Metal Workers. Howard Coughlin, president. Office Em­ ployees. Russell R. Crowell. president. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Union. Nelson Cruikshank, director, AFL-CIO Social Security Department. Charles Feinstein, vice-president. Leath­ er Goods Workers. Thomas (Teddy) Gleason, executive vice-president, ILA. B. A. Gritta. president, AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department. Clarence Henry, vice-president. ILA. Joseph D. Keenan, secretary, IBEW. Patrick King, vice-president. Masters. Mates & Pilots. Sam Kovenetsky, president. Local 1-S, RWDSU. Steve Leslie, president. Local 25, Oper­ ating Engineers. Joseph Lewis, secretary-treasurer, AFLCIO Union Label Department. Richard E. Livingston, secretary. United Brotherhood of Carpenters. F. H. McGuigan. secretary, Washington (DC) Central Labor Council. George Moany, president. AFL-CIO. Joseph Ramsey, vice-president. Ma­ chinists. William F. Schnitzler, secretary-treas­ urer, AFL-CIO. Anthony Scotto. vice-president. ILA. Russell M. Stephens, president. Tech­ nical Engineers. James A. Suffridge, president. Retail Clerks. Lonnie Young, vice-president. Boiler Makers. Charles Zimmerman, vice-president. ILGWU. GOVERNMENT Sen. E. L. Bartlett, Alaska. Sen. Paul H. Douglas. Illinois. Sen. Henry M. Jackson, Washington. Sen. Russell B. Long. Louisiana. ' Sen. Warren G. Magnuson. Washington. Sen. Frank E. Moss. Utah. Sen. William Proxmire. Wisconsin. Sen. Harrison A. Williams. Jr., New .Tcrsey. Rep. Joseph P. Addabbo. New York. Rep. Hale Boggs, Louisiana. Rep. James A. B.vrne, Pennsylvania Rep. Hugh L. Carey, New York. Rep. Emanuel Celler, New York. Rep. Dominick V. Daniels. New Jersey. Rep. James J. Delane.v, New York. Rep. Leonard Farbstein. New York. Rep. Edward A. Garmatz. Maryland. Rep. Jacob H. Gilbert. New York. Rep. Edna F. Kelly. New York. Rep. Gillis Long, Louisiana. Rep. Abraham J. Multer, New York. Rep. John Murphy, New York. Rep. Robert N. C. Nix. Pennsylvania. Rep. John J. Rooney, New York. Rep. Herman Toll. Pennsylvania. Gerald Brown, member. National Labor R-l.etions Board. William Feldesman. solicitor. National Labor Relations Board. Donald V. Geoffrion. labor relations advisor. Office of Naval Material. Prof. William Gomberg. advisor. Fed­ eral Mediation Service. Edward Harrington, mayor. New Bed­ ford. Mass. John F. Henning. Under Secretary of L.abor. Robert Moore; deputy director. Federal Mediation Service. deLesseps S. Morrison. Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Maitland S. Pennington, special assist­ ant to the Maritime Administrator. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Under Sec­ retary of Cemmerce. William E. Simkin, director. Federal Mediation Service. �race Sis SEAFARERS LOG M»r 11, i9n Convention Maps Full Program On Major Ship, Labor Issues .rea, Morris Weisberger, SUP; Los Angeles Harbor District: (Continued from Page 3) xecutlve vice president, Canada, George Johansen, Alaska Fisher­ 18, 1961. (See separate story oi lal Banks, SIU of Canada; execu- men's Union; William W. Jordan, Page 2.) ive vice president, Atlantic, Gulf Jr., Marine Firemen; Burt E. LanTo promote more effective func­ and Lakes, Cal Tanner, AGLIW; pher. Staff Officers Association; tioning of the International during ilso vice presidents Dominic L. P. Taylor, International Union the next two years, and to Imple­ Abata, TS&AW: Lester Balinger, of Petroleum Workers, and Ed Cannery Workers, San Diego; Turner, Marine Cooks and ment convention actions, the dele­ Lester Caveny, Fish Cannery Stewards. gates approved a number of Workers, Monterey County; The 12th biennial convention SIUNA constitutional changes, au Captain John M. Fox, Inlandboat- will be held in 1965 at a place to thorized the establishment of men's Union of the Pacific; Mrs. be determined by the Executive various new departments and in Andrea Gomez, Cannery Workers, Board. creased per capita payments by affiliated unions to a total of 75 cents per member per month. The new international depart­ ments called for by the convention even at conventions. (Continued from Page 3) include departments of Organiza­ 4 4 4 tion, Research and Education, Civil SIUNA representatives, all from While the press of business pre­ Rights, International Affairs the New Orleans area. vented him from staying long Legislation, and Public Relations 4" 4 4« enough to address the delegates, During the convention sessions, No one has checked the delegate the delegates heard a number of roster of previous conventions, but the first recorded visitor to the important speakers, including: this convention of SIUNA affiliates convention was Gov. Luis Munoz President George Meany and seemed to have a record number Marin of Puerto Rico. The Gov­ Secretary-Treasurer Willian F. of lady delegates. Among them ernor visited the hotel on Satur­ Schnitzler of the AFL-CIO; were Rose Dacquisto, Birdie Edney day evening, in advance of the deLesseps S. Morrison, US Am­ and Andrea Gomez, of the Cannery convention opening, to chat with bassador to the Organization of Workers, Los Angeles Harbor Dis­ the delegates and express his l;iope American States; Under Secretary trict, and Corinne Voughs, United for a successful convention. 4 4 4 of Commerce Franklin D. Roose­ Industrial Workers-Atlantic Region. One of the favorite spots in the velt, Jr.; Under Secretary of Labor The Seafarers are ladies as well John F. Henning; Maitland Penn­ as gentlemen, as a glance at the hotel appeared to be the SIUNA ington, special assistant to the delegates in the convention hall "hospitality suite" — otherwise Maritime Administrator; William proved for many interested guests known as the "Diplomat Room" hosted by "Ambassador" Eddie Feldesman, solicitor for the Na­ and onlookers. Mooney. This was the scene of tional Labor Relations Board, and 4 4 4 many a get-together by groups of Federal Mediation Director WiiA banquet and entertainment delegates after the close of each liam Simkin. Sneakers from the is a traditional feature of any convention business day, and re­ Congress included Senators E. L. Bartlett, Paul H. Douglas, Henry SIUNA convention, and this one called to many the popular "Casa M. Jackson. Russell B. Long, War­ was no exception. Besides a Meyer Mooney" of the 1961' San Juan ren G. Magnuson, Frank E. Moss, Davis orchestra to provide, the convention. 4 4 4 William Proxmlre, and Harrison music, comedy, vocal and specialty Serving as a finale to the con­ acts were on tap to entertain all A. Williams, Jr. vention, on Friday evening. May (For a complete list of speakers, hands. One of the acts was a "spe­ 10, was the "SIUNA Handicap," a cial" that had previously performed eee Page 5; for excerpts from for President Kennedy at the special trotting race run in honor speeches, see Page 3.) White House . . . This convention of the convention at the Rosecroft On the final day of the conven­ also set a "first" in the culinary Raceway in nearby Oxon Hill, Md. tion, all members of the SIUNA department by having coffee avail­ This, the evening's seventh race. Executive Board were reelected as able on the convention deck Was won by Con Brio, who was follows: throughout the business sessions to appropriately draped with an President, Paul Hall, AGLIWD; ease dry palates. Coffeetime is a SIUNA blanket presented by Viceexecutive vice nresident. Pacific' benefit not to be treated lightly. President Andrea Gomez. Convention Highlights Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director The AFL-CIO has strongly urged the House Ways Sc Means Com­ mittee not to bottle up proposals on medical aid for the aged as part of the Social Security System as it did last year, but to give the House itself a chance to vote on the legislation. Nelson Cruikshank, director of the AFL-CIO Department of Social Security, in a network radio interview, cited last year's election results as an indication the majority of people want a medical care for ths aged program under the Social Security System. "Where this was an Issue," Cruikshank said, "the overwhelming number of vkloiles Vfeis on the side of those who favored this measure." Cruikshank urged the cTimmittee to respond to the "evident wishes of the American people for protection in this area." Cruikshank expressed hope that this year the Committee would at least report the bill to the House, even though a majority of its members did not necessarily favor it. He pointed out that the Com­ mittee this year was slightly more liberal than it was last year and that there was a greater chance of getting a favorable committee vote than in the past. Once on the floor of the .House, Cruikshank thought that the bill would have a good chance. "It would not be one of those landslide affairs," he said, "but even lhe4 opponents of the bill have told us frankly again and again that once a "basic floor of protection" it were on the floor it would pass." against high hospital costs for The proposed bill would provide people 65 and over, Cruikshank noted, but it is not intended to cover all their medical costs. The need for this program is obvious, he declared, since "between 50 and 60 per cent of the people over age 65 have incomes of $1,000 or less. When you analyze the cost of com­ prehensive medical care that is being made available under private insurance you find that it is, for most older people, prohibitive." (Questioned about the adequacy of coverage under the existing Kerr-Mills program, Cruikshank observed that only half of ,the states, plus three of the territories, have any medical assistance for' the aged under the program. "State legislatures have to raise matching monies, Cruikshank con­ tinued, and are thus confronted with the "dilemma as to whether to provide comprehensive services A one-time active member for a few people or very limited services for a very large number of the SIU on the Great of people . . . Neither one meets Lakes, Nelson Cruikshank, the need." director of the AFL-CIO Social Security Depart­ (Comments and suggestions are ment, is shown addressing invited by this Department and last week's SIUNA conven­ can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) tion on medicare bill. ACTION BY CONVENTION SETS RECORD (Continued from Page 3) of all Government-generated cargoes for US-flag ships. Called for at least 50 percent of oil imports to be carried in American tankers. Hiring Hall. Reaffirmed the need to protect the hiring hall as the only fair and equitable means of assuring stab­ ility of employment in the maritime industry. USPHS Hospitals. Resolved to continue efforts to ob­ tain adequate funds for PHS hospitals and to obtain waiver of the 90-day eligibility rule to permit treatment of sea­ men who are obliged to remain on the beach more than 90 days due to circumstances beyond their control. Called for continued medical care by marine hospitals for pen­ sioned seamen. Runaways. Resolved to continue highlighting the im­ plications of runaway operations, and to support the clos­ ing of tax loopholes which are the chief Incentive for these operators. Domestic Shipping. Resolved to continue attacking the destructive policies of the ICC and to urge changes in the ICC that provide for a shipping point of view. Op­ posed Senate bill S.926 which would remove present rate regulations on railroad carriage of bulk commodities and allow the railroads to extend their rate-cutting practices in areas where they compete with water carriers. Opposed legislation to impose a fuel tax on inland waterways trans­ portation and additional moves to bring foreign-flag ves­ sels into US domestic trade. Urged extension of Federal minimum wage and hour law coverage, particularly as an aid to unorganized boatmen and fishermen. Called for an end to Ohio's present discriminatory treatment of Great Lakes seamen with respect to unemployment compensa­ tion. General Maritime. Reaffirmed support to the program of the National Committee on Maritime Bargaining, as set in 1961, and resolved to continue efforts to promote joint labor-management action to deal with the various prob­ lems in maritime. Noted the possibility of an intensified blacklisting of ships that have traded with Israel, by the United Arab Republic, and resolved to take all necessary steps to protect the members' rights as American seamen. Called for implementation of a long-range ship replace­ ment program. Supported efforts by the Staff Officers Association to obtain trained pharmacist's mates as mem­ bers of the ship's complement. Urged continued efforts to advise the public and Gov­ ernment of the US merchant marine's role in maintain­ ing our international balance of payments. Cited a recent statement by Defense Secretary McNamara that passenger vessels are no longer needed for national defense purposes, and urged Congress and the appropriate Government agen­ cies to take a realistic approach to the problem of trans­ porting large quantities of men and supplies to meet any emergency. Called for attempts to incorporate contractual provisions which would reduce the difficulties experienced by seamen, in connection with repatriation and the colleqtion of monies due, in cases where shipping companies experience financial difficulties or are forced into bank­ ruptcy. Fishing And Canning. Determined to seek elimination of the limitation on liability so that fishermen, inland boatmen and others can collect full damages for personal injuries without reference to the value of the vessel on which the injury occurred. Stressed continued efforts to protect American fishermen and cannery workers from damage caused by foreign tuna Imports under present tariffs and import quotas. Endorsed pending legislation to control the sale of foreign salmon in American mar­ kets, to promote state commercial fishery research and development projects, to provide construction subsidies for new fishing vessels and to provide that domestic fish products be made available to the Food-for-Peace program and be distributed as a surplus agricultural commodity. Supported the Fishermen's Medical Bill and the Fisher­ men's Bargaining Bill. SIUNA Operations. Approved discussions aimed at achieving consolidation of SIUNA unions in Alaska. Urged the expansion of union training and upgrading pro­ / grams by SIUNA affiliates, as well as the expansion of health and safety facilities and more programs of pre­ ventive medicine through union clinics. Endorsed con­ tinued organizing activity under the direction of the in­ ternational and authorized special organizing conferences to implement this program. Urged revision of the inter­ national's operation to fit current-day needs by establish­ ing new departments of Organization, Research and Edu­ cation, Legislation, Civil Rights and Public Relations. Relations With Other Organizations. Called on all SIUNA affiliates to maintain membership in their respec­ tive state and local central bodies and to participate in them to the greatest degree possible. Reaffirmed support of the ICFTU as a bulwark of free trade unionism and a bar to the spread of communism and totalitarianism. Urged the full support of COPE by the international and affiliates. Called on the International Transportworkers* Federation to estblish a Caribbean Secretariat to deal with the specialized problems of workers in this area. Civil Rights, Social Legislation. Reaffirmed vigorous support of the principle laid down by the AFL-CIO that equal rights and opportunities should be within the grasp of every American, and called for appropriate legislative action to achieve this objective. Called for the approval of medical care for the aged and other needed social legislation. General Labor. Reaffirmed opposition to the LandrumGriffin Act and resolved to seek modification of this unionbusting legislation and review of the Taft-Hartley Act. Resolved to continue efforts to bring about the defeat of state "right-to-work" laws, and to oppose attempts to bring labor under the anti-trust statutes. Resolved to work toward promotion of a single union label. Called on Congress to impose a moratorium on railroad mergers pending investigation of rail finances. Called for the protection of workers displaced by automation. Reaf­ firmed opposition to the authority of the New Yoi'krNew Jersey Waterfront Commission over longshoremen and other maritime workers, and pledged efforts to win leg-' islation to provide fairer treatment f(jr these workers. �.-V-V, •5 « A P kkkks to G Faff« fleveii PHOTO REPORT The Eleventh Remarks of ILGWU Vice-Pres. Charles Zimmerman (at mike) scored with Morris Weisberger, Andrea Gomez and Ed Turner. Some of the highlights of lost week's SlUNA convention in Washington are pictured on the following pages, to record some of the people and events which made the I Ith biennial convention a memorable one for all hands. The convention, which also marked the SlUNA's 25th anniversary, charted important policy for the international in the next two years on a wide range of shipping and labor issues, transacted a record amount of business and also hosted an im­ pressive number of guests and speakers. Since pictures can't tell the whole story, full coverage of the news and actions of the convention is carried elswhere in this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Congressional speakers included Rep. Edward Garmatz (Md.) of House Merchant Marine Committee. Herman Toll (Pa.), Dominic Daniels (NJ) and James Bryne (Pa.) also brought Congresmonal grcctingSi Irving Brown ICFTU Rep. To UN Sen. Paul Douglas Of Illinois George Munroe SIU of Trinidad Mayor Edw. Harrington New Bedford, Mass. Franklin Roosevelt, Jr. Commerce Under Sec'y Fred Stewart, SIU Civil Rights Committee ^en. Harrison Williams Of New Jdrsey WilUam Jenkins, SIU Resolutions Committee Cong. John J. Rooney Of New York Opening session huddle features (1-r) Andrea Gomez, Cannery Workers-Los Angeles; George Johansen, Alaska Fishermen, and Pres. Paul Hall. Rico delegates (1-r) J. Diaz, R. Hernandez, K. Terpe, F. Marrero, C. Flores, and Mrs. Marrero. H. Workman, SIU-AGLIW; P. Crannle ot Canada were on Great Lakes Seamen's Committee. Lindsey J. Williams SIU-AGLIW Report Cong. Hale Boggs Of Louisiana Clarence Henry Vice-President, ILA �Pace EiiM SB A FARERS tOG t e- f Mar 17. IMI Candid shot catches SUP delegates Blackie Ellis Geft) and Jim Dooley during convention break. AGLIW's Bill Hall and Bertie Edney. Cannery Workers-Los Angeles, go over civil rights repmt. Sen. William Proxmire Of Wisconsin Steve Leslie Sen. Russell B. -Long Of Louisiana SIU-AGLIW had largest convention delegation of officers and rank-and-file mem­ bers from several ports. Among elected delegates pictured here (reading from I-r) are L. Hall. E. Mooney, J. DiGeorge, M. Carlin, F. Drozak, E. Erazo, D. Butta. Lobby ot convention hotel made it plain that the l^afarers were in town. Displays, banners, ship models highlighted varied activities of international union. Prof, William Gombcrg si 25 Rep. Emanuel Celler of NT draws thanks for his support of US-flag merchant flipping. Thomas (Teddy) Gleason I?-"- I »' Anthony Seot^ Vice-President, ILA Pres. Joseph Lewis Union Label Trades Pres. B. A. Gritta Metal Trades Dept. Resolutions committee group shows (clockwise) F. Marrero, Puerto Rico; Corinno Voughs, Industrial Workers, Atlantic; Joe Goren, chairman, MCS; Ray Doucette, Canada; H. Williams, Inland Boatmen-Atlantic; J. McQuaig, Canada. Opening session started round of reports submitted fw information of delegates ,1. by different affiliate flUP report is being distributed here.' Canada's-Bill Glasgow, C. Flores and :J. Dias of Puerto Rico are In foreground. �May 17, INt SEAFARERS LOG Pace NlM Photo mural of SlUNA members at work catches t;;>e of a visitor. Seafarer Ai Straccioiini. Ambassador deLessups S. Morrison, US rep. to the Organization of American States, lauded labor's help in Improving conditions of Latin-American workers. Intent listeners are Lindsey Williams and Andrea Gomez. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson Of Washington Capt. William Bradley President, ILA Capt. Pat King Masters, Mates & Pilots Another new SIUNA affiliate, Trinidad SIU sent delegation Including F. Mungroo, R. James. Close-up of convention displays features charts showing SIUNA 25-year growth, pub­ lications, union halls, welfare-vacation benefits and other gains. Among newest international affiliates are cab drivers and garage workers in SIUNA Transportation Services & Allied Workers. Delegates pictured here include (I-r) Everett Clark (with pipe), Gregory Grana and Mike Jocubowskl, all of Chicago. Delegates paid close attention to resolutions and reports prMented, and carefully followed texts being read from rostrum. The pair cmieentrating'on tC^ here are Rose Dacaulsto and Frank Rivera; of Cannery Workera-Loi Angeleft Joseph D. Keenan Secretary, IBEW Pres. Russell Stephens Technical Engineers Pres. Bill Buck Fire Fighters Sen. Henry M. Jackson Of Washington Pres. James A. Suffridge Retail Clerks Jnder Secretary of Labor John Hennlng gers of compulsory arbitration. �• •UTS/' SE'A FA'REHS LOG Face Tea i&tii, 19# |v I Two SIU-AGLIW alternate delegates. Sea­ farers H. Workman and N. Dubois, admire photos of SIUNA members on job. Sen. E. L. Bartlett Of Alaska Dick Livingston Sec'y, Carpenters Gerald Brown Member, NLRB Edw. Carlough Jr. Org. Dir., SMWIA International Affairs Ccmunittee included M. Carlin, SIU-AGLTW{ Randolph James, Trinidad; Bill Glasgow, Canada. William Feldesman SoUcitor, NLRB William E. Simkin Fed. Mediation Dir. Cong. Robert Nix Of Pennsylvania Lester P. Taylor SIUNA Petroleum Wkra. Maitland Penningtoa Special Asst., MA Cong. Gillls Long Of Louisiana Pres. Jesse Calhopn Marine Engineers WiUiam F. Schnitzler AFL-CIO Sec.-Treas. Donald Geoffrion Navy Labor Advisor Seafarer Ernest V. Erazo, part 6f SIUAGLIW delegation, looks over couvetitioa display of SIUNA publications. Busy on rostriun are SIUNA Vice-Presi­ dents Ed Tufiler, Marine Cuoks; Hal Banks, Canada; Burt Lanpher, Staff Officers. 'BaltlmiH-e Sun' and Times' marine editon Helen Bentlsy and Geo. Home talk with Herb Brand, SIU-AGLIW. Copies of reports, proposed resolutions were distributed regularly during business sessions for delegate action. v> - Lmutla jfesisg T-P, Boiler Makers Sen. Frank E. MOH Of Utah Leonard McLaughlin Canada SlU Report �Mn IT. im Pace Eleven S E A F ARER$,LO G 'That's The Idea!' €0PSHP0R7 ' mm Qoestioning voices are being raised in states which enacted so-called "right-to-work" laws on the assurance that banning the union shop would attract new Industry and speed economic growth. Some Influen­ tial newspapers, and even some business groups, in "right-to-work" states, are now asking aloud if in fact the reverse may be true. At the same time, in Congress, the first steps have been taken to lay the groundwork for repeal of Sec. 14b of the Taft-Hartley Act. Although the 1947 labor law allows workers and employers to negoti­ ate a union shop. Sec. 14b enables states in effect to supersede Federal law and make union shop agreements illegal. Sen. Harrison A. Wil­ liams (D-N.J.) has introduced a bill to repeal 14b, and similar bills are being prepared by other members of Congress. The AFL-CIO Executive Council, at its February meeting, called for an intensified drive against "right-to-work" and Sec. 14b which, it declared, "Invites states to compete in passing anti-union laws on the erroneous supposition that they attract industry." Warning that col­ lective bargaining "is being emasculated by state 'right-to-work' laws," Williams said repeal of 14b is the only path out of "the jungle of in­ dustrial strife." V Newspaper and business criticism from "right-to-work" states cen­ ters largely on the failure of the union shop ban to fulfill the promises of its sponsors. The business editor, of the "Atlanta Constitution," Jim Montgomery, wrote on April 30 that "Georgia's so-called 'rightto-work' law may be crippling the state's economic progress." He suggested that repeal may be "long overdue." The states which have banned the union shop, "Georgia among them, are still dominated by low-wage industries," Montgomery pointed out. He cited a "carefully documented indictment" of such laws by University of Vermont Prof. Milton J. Nadworny, which ap­ peared in the publication of New York University's Institute of Eco­ nomic Affairs. Nadworny pointed out that in states which have adopted "work" laws, "both hourly manufacturing wages and per capita personal income have been falling farther and farther behind the national averages." Montgomery cited wage statistics for Georgia as an example of the "right-to-work" lag. In 1950, he said. Its average manufacturing wage was>39 cents below the national average. Last year it was 62 cents below. In 1950, per capita income in the state was $474 under the US average. In 1962 it trailed the national average by $643. The handful of northern states which have banned the union shop are also hearing some second thoughts on thp issue. In Indiana, the "South Bend Tribune" said "we think Indiana's six-year-old law ban­ In concluding what will probably go down ning union shops has failed to right any wrongs and, worse, has increased labor tensions. We favor its repeal." in the record books as the biggest, most active Joe Algina, Safety Director For Safety Always—Think First The record shows that Seafarers are generally pretty careful these days when working aboard ship. They not only know what to do but how to do it safely. Accidents do happen, however, and sometimes they are caused by simple thoughtlessness. These mishaps are among the toughest ones to prevent. The only way they can be avoided is for everyone to be constantly alert and to keep in mind what any action might possibly lead to in the way of trouble. For example, using a CQ-2 fire extinguisher to chill a bucket of canned drinks may not lead directly to an accident or Injury. But just think what disaster this kind of an action might lead to later, if a fire broke out and the same fire extinguisher, now half-empty, was needed to put out the flames? I don't think we have to draw any dia­ grams about this; it's an extreme example anyway. A simple act like lighting a cigarette also can lead to disaster at the wrong time and place. You're in a tank spraying paint, let's say, when you unconsciously reach for a cigarette without even thinking about what you are doing. You may get away with it a couple of times, but sooner or later the paint fumes in the tank will be just a little more concentrated than usual and you'll find you've had it, brother. If you see an oil spill, do you Just ignore it and go around it, or do you drop some rags pr-tither absorbent on it? If you are on the alert for possible danger, you should realize that the spill could not only be the cause for a shipmate to slip and break a leg, but it's also a fire hazard. Have you ever used oxygen from a burning torch to cool a compart­ ment or to blow out the fumes created while you were burning or welding? The oxygen is not a poisonous gas, so there seems to be no danger. But remember that oxygen makes many things, your clothes for instance, burn much faster than they ordinarily would. Under these conditions, a spark that would normally burn a pinhole in your clothes could cause them to blaze up just like a torch. Speaking of torches, a common unsafe practice is to leave a torch In a compartment during the meal hour, or, worse, overnight, with Only its valves shut while the cylinder valves are open. If the torch valves or other connections should leak, even slightly, the room could be filled with enough gas by the time you get back to make lighting-off again your last act oh earth. Whep you stop work and leave a torch unattended for any length of time, at least make sure you leave it out in the open after first closing off the valves on the oxygen and acetylene cylinders as well as the torch valves. (Commfvts and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) and fruitful convention in its history to date, the Seafarers International Union of North America demonstrated once again last week that it represents a vital and growing force in maritime. At this point in its 25 year of progress since 1938, the SIUNA, under the AFL-CIO ban­ ner, continues to move ahead into many new and expanding areas. At the same time, it has not lost sight of its basic trade union role—to provide and maintain jobs, under decent conditions, for its membership. Certainly job issues, in the midst of a peri­ od of heavy unemployment in the US, were on the minds of all of the delegates, and those who elected them. Their actions clearly re­ flected this concern. And while much of what's said here might sound like backslapping, no amount of rhetoric can undo this single fact: In Washington last week, the SIUNA con­ vention was the sounding Isoard for import­ ant points of view from responsible people in high places—both labor and Government — whose statements and policies directly affect the livelihood of those who work in maritime, as well as the growth of the indus­ try itself. They set the keynote emerging from this 11th biennial SIUNA convention, almost as much as the delegates themselves. For the representatives of the SIU find its affiliates have long stressed the point that a healthy American-flag merchant fleet means job sta­ bility, and that this applies here as in any industry. Now, with the speech-making over, is the time to put these ideas to work, to end the piecemeal attacks on inter-relat^ problems. Let's get on with such business as sealing off escape routes for tax-dodging runaway operators and also curb railroad rate-making practices that destroy domestic shipping. One cannot do the job of rebuilding the American merchant marine without the other. ^ fr A AoO- lives by a 1936 Merchant Marine Act that long ago outlived its usefulness and creates many of its basic problems today. Isn't it time for a change? Off Course Originally announced as the subject of . possibly three weeks of hearings 'way back in March, the Bonner proposal on compul­ sory arbitration has generated much more heat than was expected. It has been the sub­ ject of committee hearings for many weeks, and the last word is not in yet. The SIUNA's position on the idea of compulsory arbitration in maritime labor dis­ putes was presented in direct testimony be­ fore the committee on two occasions in March and was reaffirmed at last week's con­ vention. Numerous convention speakers from labor and Government also stressed their opposi­ tion on this issue, because it would interfere with and limit free collective bargaining; it would set a dangerous precedent for labormanagement relations everywhere. Like the SIUNA, they also said that moves to "get labor" are not going to solve or undo the problems in the maritime industry. It's worth recalling that the Bonner bill was put forth as an amendment to the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936, and calls for the reenactment of Title X of the Act, which governed maritime labor relations from 1938-42. The proposal was drafted in this manner so that the Merchant Marine Com­ mittee would have jurisdiction over the bill, rather than the Labor and Education Com­ mittee. The real "loser" here is the US merchant marine, however, since the House MM Com­ mittee has had limited time for discussion and action on other pending maritime issues while dealing with the arbitration matter. If anything .can get the committee back on the right course it's mail from home. We therefore urge all Seafarers, their families and friends, to continue sending protests to 4i 4, Ji the committee against the Bonner proposal. As this is being written, an American This will help bring about its outright rejec­ astronaut is still circling the globe in outer tion in the interests of merchant seamen and space every 90 minutes. Yet this industry all American workers. �;/I Fwre Twelv* I'E if'' s. • SEAWARKRS LOO Mmr 17, INt t'! Suggests Clause For Time Off To the Editon The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafaren Welfare Plan and a total of $18,500 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): J •<* lyj; Frandsco Casasco, 67: A liver ailment was fatal to Brother Casasco on April 1 1963, at Johns Hopkins Hospi­ tal, Baltimore, Md. He joined the SIU in 1941 and sailed in the engine depart­ ment until he went on pension last year. His stepdaughter, Natalie Lapinskas, of London, England, survives. Burial was in Sacred Heart Ceme­ tery. Baltimore. Total benefits: $1,000. William J. Me Lean. 45: Heart failure was fatal to Brother Mc­ Lean at his home in Jacksonville, Fla., on Novem­ ber S. 1981. He joined the SIU in 1960 and had sailed in the deck department. P. W. Safer of Jacksonville was named adminis­ trator of his estate. Burial was at Riverside Memorial Park, Jackson­ ville. Total benefits: $4,000. t. t Harry F. Price, 52: A stomach ailment proved fatal to Brother Alvin Headrick, €3: Brother Price at the Sa­ Headrick died of a heart ailment vannah, Ga., USPHS Hospital on March 20, on October 31, 1963 at Mobile 1962. He had General Hospital, joined the SIU in Mobile, Ala. He 1958 and shipped had shipped in in the engine dethe steward de­ partment. He partment since lists no next of joining the SIU kin. Burial was in 1957. His wife, in St. Augustine, Fla. Total bene­ O r a L. Head­ fits: $500. rick, of Chicka­ saw, Ala., survives. Burial was at A t t Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile. Moses M. Landavazo, 24: Brother Total benefits: $4,000. Landavazo died on August 14, 1962 at Rolling Hills Estates in Los All of the following Angeles, Calif. SIU families have re­ He had sailed in ceived a $200 maternity the deck depart­ benefit, plus a $25 bond ment with the from the Union in the SIU since 1962. baby's name, represent­ No next of kin ing a total of $1,400 in was designated. maternity benefits and a Burial was in Al­ buquerque, NM. maturity value of $175 in Total benefits: $500. bonds: Sofia Guerrero, bom March 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gus­ tavo Guerrero, Houston, Texas, i i Tammey Ann Foley, born March 30, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harold D. Foley, Crestview, Fla. S> i> 3/ Tonette Gallant, born March 28, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph R. Gallant, Baton Rouge, La. t i Angela Snyder, born February 18, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hobert Snyder, Portsmouth, Va. t- $• Micha Purifoy, born March 7, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Eddie P. Purifoy, Mobile, Ala. t, t. S. Angelina Endres, born March 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael Endres, Baltimore, Md. J, i 4. Patricia Flanagan, born March 6, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Flanagan, Philadelphia, Pa. I Kenneth E. Foster, 57: Brother Foster died of natural causes at the Galveston, Texas, USPHS Hospital on March 8. 1963. He had sailed in the steward depart­ ment after join­ ing the SIU in 1949. His wife, Eva Foster, of Galveston, sur­ vives. Burial was in Pea Ridge Cemetery, Pea Ridge, Ark. Total benefits: $500. t> i' Sticel A. Thompson, 52: Brother Thompson died of a heart ailment in Houston, Tex­ as, on January 21, 1963. He had sailed in the deck department since he joined the SIU in 1956. His daughter, Cherie F. Thompson, of Maplewood, La. survives. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Mon­ roe, La. Total benefits: $4,000. i t i. Martin G. Ohstrom, 45: Brother Ohstrom died of accidental causes at his home in Port Arthur, Texas, on Febru­ ary 25, 1963. He had shipped in the deck depart­ ment after join­ ing the SIU in 1953. Burial was at Greenlawn Cemetery in Port Arthur. Total benefits: $4,000. I am writing tills letter as a comparatlvo newcomer to the business of going to sea. Though new to the Industry, I have noticed a considerable change in the attitudes of some shipmates. A lot of the oldtimers have also sensed and seen a change. It seems to me that the gen­ eral feeling of late—which is All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names trill be withhrid upon request. heard too oZ,ea—is that if you don't care for the way things are aboard a particular ship, just ball out. "Why worry, let the next crew square things up." seems to be the feeling. Even from topside it's the same spiel, like, "We'll fix things up next trip." Only no one ever mentions which future trip he means. I, for one, don't think a few legitimate changes in living conditions on board can break any company—especially these trailer outfits. They seem to be forging ahead without any re­ gard for changing conditions which have been the same for many years. It is my opinion that some overhauling of conditions is necessary. I don't advocate locking up jobs but, with the turnaround time becoming shorter each trip, I feel that we should move for a t!me-oif clause in port, on an optional basis with pay. Contracts should also state that the boarding patrolman hold a meeting prior to the payoif with every crewmember present. Contract clarifications would be read to all hands, beefs would be taken care of and would be eliminated. I figure that this new payoff pattern would create interest in the present contracts and create new ideas at the same time. It would stimulate a great­ er interest in the SIU on the part of crewmembers who don't know the difference between overtime and routine duties and only gripe to no purpose. R. J. Henninger t 4, i Union Library Lends An Assist To the Editor: On behalf of Marian Council, Knights of Columbus, in Homewood, Illinois, I would like to thank you for a favor which is possibly not known to you. Your SIU representatives in Chicago have turned over to me excess copies of paperback books from the SIU Ships' Library which I, in turn, have been able to place in many local hospitals, firehoiises, county and state institutions on behalf of the Marian Council and the' SIU. Because of this generosity on the part of the SIU, we have been able to do something for many people which we other­ wise would not have been able to do. We would appreciate it if you would extend our thanks to your membership and to the local SIU representatives for this fine gestme. William F. Slobig Grand Knight Honor Simmons, Johnson Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPITAL NEW OaLEANS. LOUISIANA Felimon Barlizo Harold Laumann Thomas Blackledge Anthoiir Maxwell Bobby Butts Arnold Hidgett Car Carlson, Jr. Rosindo Mora Samuel Clinscalei Clinton Newcomb E. Constantino Mario Pacheeo Joseph Curtis WitUara Paris Thomas Deale Coy Presley James Donahue August Princen Lionel Doucet Wra. E. Roberts Ralph Dougherty Calvin Rome Wesley F. Cannon Aubrey Sargent Clinton Franks Joseph Savaco Eugene Gallaspy Melvin Spires James Gardner Ashton Stephens Salvadore Gentile Francis Stirk, Jr. Leon J. Gordon Finis Strickland Edgar Goulet Adolph Swenson Joseph HamUton Harvey Thomas Carle Harris Robert Trlppe Frank James WUliam Wads Waiter Johnson James Walker Oscar Jones August J. Williams William Kirby Joseph Williams Ernest Kirkpatrick Roy Young, Jr. Steve Kolina I woum ifke fo receive ...» ? .pleose pel my fsepie on yoer mmlin# IISL ., , : USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Napoleon, Blanchard ."^bbie Markin William Bedgood William Pereyra Alvah Burris Rafael Pereira Pedro Eccobar Clarence Simmons Marcel Frayle, Jr. Emanuel Vatis Clayton- Frost Polo Vasquez Orval Gray BaUey Walker Maiden Hibbs Julius Weiiisteln Albert Hammal VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John Butler USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Gus Skendelas George Yeager Tommy Lamphear Robert Young Fred Reimott USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Ellis Cottreil Adolphus Murden William Grimes Charles Raynor Charles Hurlburt WiUie Stone William Mason USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Charles Adams Edward Moors Adolfo Anavitarts Manning Moors Charles Berick Ralph O'Neal James Bergerias Emmett Phelan William Burton Harreld Reed Sidney Day Sergio Rivera Roy Hartforn Edward Ruley Everett Hedges Clarence Smith John Hoppes Joseph Townsend Julio Lazu Stanley Vernuz George Lesnansky USPHS HOSPITAL 8TATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK A. Anivitarts John Milos John Barone Sylvester Mullins A. D. Caramas James Murphy Mario Carrasco Francis Neves Carmine Cassano Joseph Orbreza Louis Covette Eugene Mora Thomas CorreU George Pilaris Ezell Crocker T. Pilkington WiU Denny Joseph Raymond ThomtTs Duncan F. Regalado Kwing Gee Alfredo Rios Robert Goodwin Joseph Romero John Hansen I. B. Schneider Richard Haskln Joseph Scully J. Hopkins James Shiber John Jeiletts Manuel Silva Miles King William Smothers Sulo Lepisto -Tames Stripp A. Longucira Lee Summers Bam Manning Ivan Tarkov Thomas Tlghe Yu Song Yee Carlos Travieso Ching You James Webb USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MA.SS, Robert Davis Florencio Lett* Joseph Donovan Charles Robinson Edward FarreU Walter Schlect USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA R. Canady Richard Johnson C. Cothran J. R. Miller Ignaizio D'Amico Jessie Morris John Epperson Frank Throp V. Gonzalez John Morris Auslin Hennlng USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Paid Arthofer William Langford Harry Baum Robert Murray Arthur Caruso Ragner Olsen Dominick Bendnorz John Polvchovich John Donnelly Harold Taylor Donald Hampton Vernon Williamson Chas. Hazelton David Wilson Juan Leiba SAILORS* SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Thomas Isaksen Ernest Webb WiUiam Kenny USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Warren Alderman Burl Haire Gerald Algernon William Ham pel Leneard Higgans Robert Banister Thomas Lehay Benjamin Deibler Claude Doyal Arthur Madsen Abe Gordon Max Olson Joseph Gross Charles Slater WUlie Young Alberta Gutierrez VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arsenault VA HOSPITAL ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Ralph Dust USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee US SOLDIERS HOME WASHINGTON. DC William Thomson PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON. MASS. Maurice Roberts Convention Cites Loss WASHINGTON—Two deceased members of the SIU were honored by the delegates to the SIUNA convention for their contributiong to the welfare of seafaring men and their families. They were Claude (Sonny) Sim­ mons, SIU vice-president in charge of contracts and contract enforce­ ment, and Leon Johnson, SIU pa­ trolman on the West Coast. Others honored posthumously for their work in behalf of seamen and other workers were Art Cole­ man, vice-president of the Marine Firemen's Union; Anthony (Tony) Anastasio, vice-president of the In­ ternational Longshoremen's Asso­ ciation, and Silas B. Axtell, a close associate of Andrew Furuseth in the struggle to emancipate Ameri­ can seamen. In each case, the delegates au­ thorized that copies of the memo­ rial resolutions be prepared in ap­ propriate form and presented to the men's families. Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill or injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying illness or In­ jury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by iaw. �Mar 11,19n SE A P ARERS LOG Face Tbirteea Big Man On Tha Vivian A safety drive aboard the Fanwood (Waterman) is in full swing and getting results, At a recent safety meeting, suggestions were asked for and several crewmembers came up with the suggestions. A.number of the ideas put forward are already In effect. W. Rhone, steward, pointed • out that there was slack in the chair to the hcolc would hold captain to post a notice on t^e some of the door hooks, caus­ It in place. The Idea has been bulletin board regarding the Flanked by thipmafes Jim Brown, engine (left), and Ben­ jamin Mignano, deck, Seafarer Martin Tiny' Trieschmann is wiper aboard the Vivian (Maritime Overseas). It's not sure whether Trieschmann is the biggest man in the Far East right now, but he certainly looks like the biggest on the Vivian. The photograph was taken in Chittagong, East Pakistan, where the crew reports everything running pretty smooth. ing doors to sometimes come adrift. It was decided to check the ship and replace any defective hooks. H. Arllpghans, bosun, suggested that there should be a ladder on the after mast to give access to the range lite and the antenna downhaul. The matter is now being considered. R. Eden, chief electrician, sug­ gested that gear stored In masthouses be kept away from doors so that access to the compartment is not impaired. J. Hog^e, NCB, brought up the problem of securing chairs in heavy weather so they won't come adrift and endanger the men sit­ ting in them or others in the room. His suggestion was that hooks be placed in the deck and straps from HENRY (Amarlean Bulk Carrtart), Ocf. 14—Chairman, Jim Bullock; Sacralary, S. T. Aralat. Frank Donovan elected to serve as ship's delegate. SIS in ship's fund. Suggestion made that the steward look into the quality of food stuffs, especially hacon and sausages, as the items aboard are of low grade. Discussion on rusty foi>d cans. Vote of thanks to chief cook for a job well done. SHORT HILLS (Sea-Land), Oct. 30— Chairman, Las deParller; Sacratary, Lonnla B. Doolay. Motion that ship pay off every two trips, company to furnish transportation or pay cab fare to Newark Airport from Port Elizabeth on same basis aa launch service. Need telephone on dock near ship. Motion that company pay trans­ portation from hall to ship when man joins vessel. No beefs reported. HURRICANE (Watermanh Oct. i— Chairman, John R. Bailey; Secretary, Eugene Ray. No beefs reported by department delegates. Discussion on fresh canned milk and motion mada to eliminate thia aa no one drinka it. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. BETHTEX (Bathleham Staal), Oct. 13—Chairman, S. Oarcia; Sacratary, Kocanausk. Motion made to see doetor every four to six months instead of every nineteen days. Suggestion to see patrolman about more money being put aboard for draws. DSL RIO (Delta), Sapt, 38—Chair­ man, Abner Abrams; Secretary, llumlnado R. Llenos. Two men missed ship, one at Montevideo and one at Belem, Brazil. Two men were left in hospitals. Money in ship's fund was given to lick member who was left at hospital in Buenos Aires. Sugges­ tion to see food representative or patrolman about getting better qual­ ity of fruits. DEL MUNDO (DaHa), Oct. 5—Chair­ man, J. Craft; Sacratary, A. W. Han- aan. Some disputed OT in deck and engine dopartmenti. D. P. Eldemira was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Ship should be fumigated for roaches and rats. . JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vletofy Carriers), Sept. 18—Chsirraan, Homer L. Ringe; Secretary, none. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Ship should be fumigated for roaches. Vote of thanks to steward department for a job well done. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Sept. 30 —Chairman, William B. Sander; Sec­ retary, Charles E. Rawlings. Two men hospitalized in La Pallice, France. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for excellent service and fine preparation of food. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Sept. 30— Chairman, R. B. Hall; Secretary, R. Carmlchael, Ship's delegate Robert Hyer resigned and John J. Guard was elected to serve. $13.47 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. LA SALLE (Waterman), Oct. ItChairman, John Burk; Secretary, Ramon Irizarry. One man hospitalized at Southampton. $7.50 in ship's fund. Motion made to purchase fresh milk in foreign ports where it is available. Use of power tools to be brought to the attention of patrolman. DEL NORTE (Delta), Sept. 30— Chairman, Prank Sampit; Sacratary, Michaal Lonargan. One man left in hoqiital at Buenos Airas. $471.47 in ship's fund. Two SIU libraries were picked up la New Grfeas-.a ty un­ authorized person and never reached the ship. Balanca on hand in movie fund, tOl.OO. Anthony Marano elected to serve as ship's delegate. !MP( (Bull).- Oct. 10 Chairman.- O. C. Bailey, jr.; Secretary, l^il Olacebba. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Twenty-five cents will be collected from each crewmember for ship's fund. NIAGARA (Ssa Transportation Co.), Sapt. 2f—Chairman, C. Shirsh; Sac­ ratary, R. Thalss. No beefs reported. Motion made that when ships are crewed from tho boneyard or laid AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Oct. U —Chairman, A. E. Howse; Sacratary, John Coyle. $4.68 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. Clarence Hemby elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Oct. la—Chalrman, T. E. Smith; Secretary, C. Lee. Shlp'e delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward department. Men leaving ship asked to leave keys and a clean room. COE VICTORY (VIetery Carriers), Oct. 14—Chairman, J. H. Hennihs; Secretary, Frank Allan. $21.45 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks to members who donated their time and work in painting and furnishing library. All hands pleased with the new look and comfort. up, they be supplied with SIU library brought aboard by the patrolman at Bign-on. Motion that the manning scale for thia vessel be increased. When a vessel has been laid up for a ten-day period and the crew ia called on the eleventh day. Sunday and/or holidays be eliminated when com­ puting the ten-day period. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Oct., 1943—Chairman, Jamas McRac; Sec­ retary, Marcel Jette. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate for a job well done. $12.74 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks to steward department for good chow all the trip around. ROBIN 600DFELLOW (Robin), Oct. 14—Chairman, A. Bearden; Secretary, L. Gadson. No beefs reported. One man hospitalized in Capetown. Ship needs to be fumigated. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), Oct. 14—Chairman, Edward J. Wright; Sec­ retary, Lou Butts. Ship needs to be fumigated for mice and rats all over ship. Vote of thanks to ship's dele­ gate, department delegates, puiser and steward department. Crew asked to keep meisball clean at all times. YORKMAR (Calmar), Oct. 4—Chair­ man, Fred Miller; Secretary, C. Wright. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Ship's delegate would like to know if someone could be around when vessel is taking stores for voyage to check same. DEL SOL (Delta), Oct. 11—Chair­ man, L. Nicholas; Secretary, Howard Mentz. One man missed ship and one was hospitalized. $20 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Frank Pastrano was elected to serve as ship's delegate. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Saatrain), Oct. 30—Chairman, S. Miller; Secretary, W. Bannerson. Ship's dele­ gate to see patrolman about wages due. Check with Food Plan repre­ sentative concerning quality of ice cream put aboard ship. MARYMAR (Calmar), Oct. 31 — Chairman, Charles Kellogg; Secretary, At Whitmer. Ship's delegate reported this a smooth trip and fine crew. $24 was collected for United Fund. $35 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department for its fine oper­ ation. MT. .VERNON VICTORY (Mount Vernon Victory Co.), Oct. 14—Chair­ man, John Paerels; Secretary, W. Langtord. Crew discussed transporta­ tion and meals due. Captain agrees to pay one meal in lieu of two. No word on transportation. Two men missed ship. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. ROBIN TRENT (Robin), Jan. 13— Chairman, None; Secretary, Allen Raymond. Ship's delegate talked to chief engineer about heating system. Engineer is not cooperative. Water that came aboard in Bombay was very foul-tasting and caused half of crew to become ill. &OL referred to the home office for advice. t % li. From the Steel Traveler (Isth­ mian) comes this tip forwarded to the LOG by Harry K. Kaufman, ship's delegate. All Seafarers are Rhone 4 t The crew of the Steel Artisan (Isthmian) Is starting an all-out drive to replace its ancient wash­ ing machine, which has developed many bad habits with advanced age, like constantly breaking down, and tearing clothes. The machine has a worn-out shaft that wobbles the agitator and wreaks havoc with clothes, the crew reports. In a further effort to protect cloth­ ing, the crew has suggested that the tanks holding the laundry water should be thoroughly cleaned to eliminate damage from rusty water. If they succeed, the Artisan crew may soon be the best dressed in the Isthmian fleet. warned to be careful about taking Items ashore in Korea because the Korean government has adopted a very tough policy toward this practice. The Traveler crew re­ ports that a crewmember was 4 4 4 fined $375 at Inchon for six boxes Nineteen months after the Seaof face powder he - was taking to traia New York sailed for Liberia his wife. Forewarned is forearmed, so Seafarers beware! t 1. i A fiscal dilemma came up aboard the New Jersey (Seatrain), when the ship's fund got down to a new low of eleven cents. Ship's meeting chairman Roy M. Ayers reports that a drive for voluntary donations by the crew is under­ way. The fund should be up to respectable proportions in short order. Kaufman Ayers in 1961 with a cargo of 12 loco­ i. i. ^ As a service to new crew- motives, 195 specialized cars and members aboard the Steel Seafarer other assorted railway gear, for (Isthmian), the crew has asked the developing a new Libeiian iron ore field, the first batch of ore has just completed traveling the 165mile route to the newly-built port of Buchanan on the West Coast of Africa. The $2 million Seatrain load was stacked in a speciallydesigned manner and provided the first offshore voyage for an SlUmanned Seatrain since the days of World War II. Seafarers who hit the port of Visagapatam, India, and want to buy some souvenirs to bring home to the States will get a square deal at the Eastern Art Museum in that port, reports the crew of the SlUmanned Anton Bruun (Alpine Geophysical). The shop handles everything from carpets to ebony elephants, says the research vessel's crew, and the prices and quality are always good. IT, TJIPAJ'T I TELl-YOU Eden various laws to watch out for in Saudi Arabia. Crewmembers who have not visited the area recently wiU thus know how to avoid doing anything frowned upon by the local authorities. . NS BAtl^LAYiNa! On Deck Seafarer Jerry Miller, decif, and his wife, Shirley, are fhe proud parents of little Charlotte Ann, whose birth announcements announce her "arrival tonnage" as 8 ounds, 9 ounces, and the ome port as Daphne, Ala­ bama. Dad's last ship was the Natalie (Interconti­ nental Transport). f Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. -'— • " �SEIPARERM 'Page Fonrteoi O0 Seafarer Cautions Shipmates: Watch Your Pay In Suhic Bay! May 17. IMt Thm Brido Cuts The Cake Now about halfway through a round-the-world voyage aboard the Steel Advocate (Isthmian), Seafarer Luis A. Ramirez has had many adventures in foreign ports and has lots of new memories and fresh stories to tell. One of them took place at the town of Alongapo in the Philippine"*" decided to make a trip inland to stop at his home first to change province of Lambales. In a locate some people he had known into some clothing more appropri­ letter from Saigon, South in Manila several years ago. For ate for an inland trek. They both Vietnam, Ramirez described his this purpose he hired a young man went to the guide's house, where it was suggested that since it was Philippine adventure on Subic Bay. as a guide for the trip. such a hot day, Ramirez too should It all started when the Advocate They were ready to start out change into docked at Alongapo, and Ramirez when the guide said he wanted to something more comfortable. Ramirez accepted ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Oct. 6 — Secretary, D. O. Coker. Entire crew Chairman, A. Plckur; Secretary, R. to be congratulated for work and a pair of walking Sedowskl. Ship'i delegate reported conduct during voyage. Very enjoy­ shorts and left able trip. Vote of thanks to ship's that a special meeting will be called his own trousers delegate for a Job well done. Dele­ on arrival in New York. Motion to have Union official see some high gate to see patrolman about boots in the room for tank cleaning, and compensation. authority in Washington regarding where he Indonesian customs. Men are stripped OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Overand searched going and coming changed, with his teas), Dec. 9—Chairman, P. L. Whit­ ashore. Need more safety meetings wallet still in his low; Secretary, David Blumlo. Crew on board ship. Steward department Ramirez requested to cooperate in keeping all and ship's delegate given a vote of pockets. passageway doors closed in foreign thanks for jobs weU done. The heat was becoming oppres­ ports and to keep unauthorized per­ sonnel out of quarters. Vote of thanks Firit cut in the wedding cake is made by Mrs. Alice BugaROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), Oct. I« sive when the guide suggested to steward department. —Chairman, Rocco Albanese; Secre­ they have a cool drink before jewski, bride of Seafarer Leonard S. Bugajewski, at recep­ tary, Maximo Bugawan. Meeting was ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), Dec. 7 starting out. The offer was grate­ called to find out what the chief tion marking their wedding on March 23 in Elizabeth, NJ. —Chairman, J. Steeber; Secretary, L. steward is going to do about sub­ fully accepted, and before they A. Williams. Motion made that Union Bugajewski last shipped on the Steel Executive (Isthmian) sistence stores that are running short. officials see that the ship pays off could finish their drinks and begin $31.25 in ship's fund. Motion to have in the deck gang. Tne couple is now living in Elizabeth. every trip Instead of every second their trip, some friend.s of the trip. When ship pays o'ff every second guide dropped in, and were natur­ ^ trip, crew loses one day when it is a 31-day month. ally invited to Join the party. As around Subic Bay, Ramirez says, the detectives told Ramirez he was ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Jan, »— more- and more friends -dropped and. very often small thefts are^ sure the money would be recovered Chairman, James Archie; Secretary, in, the guide's small house became not even reported to the police. before sailing time, and sure A. Case. $30.00 in ship's Movie Fund. No beefs reported. Ship needs to bo hotter and hotter, until Ramirez This only complicates the police's enough a couple of hours later fumigated. Check to see if possible decided it either was time to leave job and makes for more crime, so word was sent by way of the Navy to get some means of mechanical Ramirez decided to report the police that he could come down hoisting o' lifehnata from water dur­ or be practically roasted alive. ing Ufeboat driU. and pick up his money. He got back Changing clothes once more, but whole affair. most of his dough and two of the He was fortunately aible to de­ CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities not checking his wallet at all, he Service), Jan. 9—Chairman, T. A. three travelers checks. The other scribe his guide and the house so left. It wasn't until he got out headquarters see that the company Pedarien; Secretary, L. Chapman. of the "jeepney" near his destina­ accurately that the police had no had already been cashed with a puts more bleach on this ship. Dis­ Discussion regarding ship's delegate's duties. Discussion about restriction cussion about putting sick men in the tion, that he found that his wallet difficulty in finding it again, and forged signature. to ship at Lake Charles for Coast ship's hospital. The next day, Ramirez learned Guard investigation on sinking of contained only two pesos in cash he went there with them. Every­ how fortunate he had actually been one in the house acted as if they STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Jan. 13 Boston Marine Buoy. and two $10 travelers checks out —Chairman, E. H. Keeffer; Secretary, as he listened to the stories told had never seen him before, but HENRY (American Bulk Carriers), of the five he had started with. Tony Caspar. Ship left New York short one fireman-watertender. Wiper Jan. 10—Chairman, D. Wagner; Sec­ Ramirez immediately decided it he was able to describe the interior by his shipmates. The second elec­ promoted. $42 in ship's fund. Motion retary, D. Barnes. Vessel rescued was time to cali the police, and he so well that it became obvious he trician had lost about $50, prob­ fourteen Cuban refugees 40 miles to contact Union regarding the Master north of Cuba, In the Crooked Island carrying workaways in with the did so, starting with the Shore had been there. Now the occupants ably to a pickpocket, and the ship's pa.ssage. They were carried into wipers. Vote of thanks to the steward Patrol at the Navy Base and then merely denied having stolen -any­ delegate had lost 13 travelers Miami and assistance and donations department. were provided by the crew and offi­ the local police or "OPD." There is thing from him while he was there. checks at $10 each plus $40 in cers. Urgently request patrolman and BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ Headquarters As they left the house, one of pesos, for a grand total of $170. a good deal of crime in this area to investigate loggings ice), Jan. 19—Chairman, John W. Mc­ • .wesoe eaw Donald; Secretary, B. Guliloy. Mo­ tion to have Union take up the matter of placing. nylon stoppers on ships using synthetic mooring lines with companies involved. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Ship­ ping), Dec. 24—Chairman, B. M. Moye; Secretary, A. Kerr. Non-skid paint should be used on decks as several men fell on .slippery decks. Ship's delegate to see captain and suggest safety committee be formed. Dis­ cussion on sailing board time. Ship was delayed twice. Steward depart­ ment was refused .shore leave and de­ layed sailing was disputed. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Dec. —Chairman, Frank Balisia; Secretary, K. Winters. $49.50 in ship's fund. Food beef and suggestions on same. Motion to have boarding pa­ trolman straighten out food beef and the matter of rusty water. ORION COMET (Orion), Dec. 23— Chairman, Edward F. Lamb; Secre­ tary, Thomas G. Jones. Brother CItarles C. Rickard passed away in Korea. Donation of $270 was sent to his widow. Motion to have Food Plan representative see that the ship is stored properly. Vote of thanks to steward department. SEAMAR (Calmar), Dee. 29—Chair­ man, Joseph Kumor; Secretary, Earl Taylor. $7.50 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate to check which department is responsible for scraping and paint­ ing messroom fans. Delegate reports that mate promises to start painting crew foc'.sies next trip. This to be checked with patrolman if new mate takes over. Vote of thanks to steward department for holiday food and gen­ eral feeding. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Dec. 15 Chairman, R. Charrison; Secretary, E. Hansen. Collection of $23.65 was do­ nated to Seamen's Church Institute for Christmas packages. Each depart­ ment asked to elect a safety dele­ gate. Motion to see chief mate about having a lock put on screen door going into crew mes.shail, recrea­ tion and crew- pantry. Ail doors and portholes should be checked so tbcv will be water-tight. $8.52 in ship's fund. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), Jan. 3— Chairman, J, Steeber; Secretary, F. Cornier. Patrolman should sign bis name in book when dues are paid to avoid difficulty when receipt is lost. Suggestion that patrolman see the port steward about obtaining a belter grade of coffee and sufficient fruits for the trip. TKANSBAY (Hudson Waterways), Dec. 23—Chairman, A. H. Reaske; and other grievances originating in engine department. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), Jan. 20 —Chairman, J. M. Davis; Secretary, J. Fanning. Ship's delegate will ask captain to contact agents in an effort to have mail forwarded. Some crewmembers had no mail. Ask captain to put out draws befute airlval. Gifts given to orphanage in Pusan. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Jan. 20—Chairman, Maurice Kramer; Sec­ retary, Thomas Liles. Motion that headquarters study revising retire­ ment plan. A man should be able to retire with seventy-five percent dis­ ability. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department. Butch Zhemeck Looks In On The 'Feeders' Seafarer Butch Zhemeck has been a LOG cartoon contributor for many years. Here he takes a look at a steward department that we hope never existed—at on any SlU ship. If it did, remember it's SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), Jan. 27— Chairman, S. Setliff; Secretary, E. Kamm. Discussion about getting crew's quarters air-conditioned. Dis­ cussion on all Saturdays. Sundays and holidays being added to basic wages, whether at sea or in port, to meet the rising cost of living. YORKMAR (Calmar), Jan. 27— Chairman, Cliff Bellamy; Secretary, Fred Miller. ls.sue raised concerning duties cf 2nd cook and baker. Stand­ ard agreement does not coincide with Calmar agreement. Crew request better night lunch. PETROCHEM (Valentine), Jan. 27— Chairman, W. Smith; Secretary, J. Longfellow. Motion made that head­ quarters submit clarification on pen­ alty cargo as per standard tanker contract. Motion made to get com­ bination utilityman for galley and pantry. Vote of thanks to W. House for job well done as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Jan. 20 —Chairman, Fred Shaia; Secretary, Ralph Masters. A couple of beefs were settled at the payoff. $43.19 in ship's fund. F. Shaia resigned as ship's delegate and James Adams was elected to serve. GLOBE PROGRESS (Maritime Over­ seas), Feb. 2—Chairman, Dick Cummings; Secretary, W. Veach. Motion to send letter to headquarters asking for representation in resolving dif­ ferences between engineers and crew. Clew lelui'laiil to sign articles unless this la settled. DEL MONTE (Delta), Feb. 2—Chair­ man, P. Rubis; Secretary, Henry C. Gerdes. Vote of thanks extended to the steward for his exceptionally fine menus and to the cooks for excellent preparation of food. Motion made that a speaker be Installed from saloon pantry to galley. The Cook's 'Iron Coke' Fried-Chicken Dinner �Mar 17, 1968 SEA FARERS LOG b ^ Charles (Chuck) Aldrldce Contact Pat Harris, 6218 Gehrlng. Apt. 24, Houston, Texas, regarding an insurance settle­ ment in your favor. Phone RI 7-6751 or MI 4-4380. SI ti t> Kenneth Joseph Lewis Contact your wife at 556 West 184th Street, NY, NY, on an ex­ tremely urgent matter. 4» 4> 4> Robert H. Neweil The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is re­ quested to contact Mrs. R. H. New­ ell, 1208 Prince Road, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, as soon as pos­ sible. knowing his whereabouts Is urged to contact Mrs. Martha Wood Perry, c/o Routt's Auto Parts, 8015 Van Dyke Place, Tampa 4, Fla., on a HMtter of importance. 4> 4 41 Anderson J. Jobnes Get in touch with Roger L. Hall, 382-4th Street, Beaver, Pa., regard­ ing an important personal matter. The phone is 775-3455. 4> 4 4 Henry Strayer Gordy Jr.The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to get in touch with Barry L. Gordy, 413 Harwood Road, Catonsville 28, Md., whenever possible. 4 4 4 Income Tax Refunds John A. Owen Income refund checks for the An important letter containing following tax are held' by Jack urgent personal news is being held Lynch, Room being 201, SUP for you at SIU headquarters in 450 Harrison Street, San Building, Francis­ Brooklyn. co 5, Calif.: it 4" 4" John J. Doyle, Charles R. HumJohn Henry Heaney Contact your son John F. Heaney, 916 Park Avenue, Corpus Christi, Texas, on a matter of im­ portance and benefit to you. ^lU HALL ^ 4i David L. A. Wood The absve-named or anyone New Boating Rules Begin WASHINGTON—Seafarers who are pleasure-boat skippers when they're home from offshore voy­ ages are reminded that since April 1, all numbered motorboats must be in strict compliance with the vessel identification requirements of the law. Improper display of a number on a motorboat may mean a "no­ tice of violation" for the erring skipper. A $50 penalty can also be imposed. The best way to comply with the legal requirements, the Coast Guard says, is to follow these rules; Paint or otherwise permanently attach your numbers to each bow so they are clearly visible and legible; use a plain block design, not less than three inches high and a solid color, which contrasts with the background. The hyphens or spaces separating the numerals from the letters must be at least equal to the width of any letter except "I," or any number except •IJ >» Skippers must carry at least one Coast Guard-approved lifesaving device for each person on board their motorboats. Sili Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District FRESIDENT PatU Hal) •XECtmVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Sbepard Llndiey Williami A1 Tanner Robert Matthewi SECRETARY-TREASURER - A) Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BiU Hal] Ed Hooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1316 E Baltimore St Rea Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 278 State St John Pay. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10223 W JelTerson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS .. 675 4Ui Ave.. Bklyn HVacintb 9-6800 HOUSTON 3804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Horria. Agent ELgIn 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W Flagler St. Ben Ronzalei, Agent FRanklin 7-.3S64 MOBILE I South Lawrence St Louis Neirs. Agent HEmloc!! 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS .... 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel S29-7346 NEW YORK 073 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-660C NORFOLK 418 CoHey .Ave Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6305 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3819 «AN FRANCISCO 450 Hairlson St. Frank Boyne. Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. SAN-TURCE, PR 1313 Fernaiider Juncos. Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 723-0003 SEAITLB 2505 Ut Ave. red Babkowskl. Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jell GiUette. Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON. CaUf 505 N Marine Ave Georse McCartney, Agent TErminal 4-2528 Pace Fifteea mel, Jr., Jorgen G. Pcdersen, Mar­ Intentions, so tliat bo will know Arthur O. Andersen vin E. Satchell, Harold A. Thom- what to do. Get in touch with homo or the sen. Leo Wills. SIU hall at Seattle, Wash., as soon 4 4 4 as possible. •4 4 4 Nleholao B. Peters 4 4 4 Monte Flte Contact Mike Marlot at the Sammy Lawrence Contact Ed Piela, 43 Mt. Pleas­ YMCA, 357 9th Street, Brooklyn, Your brother Johnny asks that ant Ave., Wallington, NJ, or phone NY. He has some favorable news you call him collect at 876-8209, him at GEneva 8-3658, as to your for you. Tampa, Fla., as soon as possible. yrmwciAL REPORTS. Th« conctltutlon'of th« SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters mstrlct sakea apeclfie provialon for safeguarding the BeBbersbip's Boney and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three w>nths by a rank and file auditing coBsUttae elected by the aeabershlp. .'All Union records sre available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any Benber, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to in­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt rcqueated. TRUST FUHUS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District sre adBlnistered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fimd agreeaents. All these agreeaents specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and aanageaent represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursoBents of trust funds are aade only upon approval by a aajority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records sre available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, St any ttae, you are denied infomation about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. , iims mm SHIPPINS RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the l)hion and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Uhion halls. If you feel there has heen any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the ahipownera, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery'Place, Suite I63O, Rew^York li, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. 'iiim CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you 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 tiae, 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 Prosident Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SE.\F.ARE11S 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, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board way delegate, from among lla ranks,, one individual to carry out this responsibility. .........i." PAYMENT OF MCWIBS. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for some. Under no circuBstsnca should any Boaber pay any Boney for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such psyBent be made without supplying a receipt, or if s member Is required to make a payment and ^ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to Stake such payment, this should imBedlately be called to the attention of -SIU President Paul Hall by csrtifisd sail, return receipt requested. 4 COKSTITUri(H<AL RIGHTS AND OBI.IGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbstim.copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All Bsmbers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize theasalves with its contents. Any time you feel any Beaber 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 BOBber.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. Sthedule Of SIU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York June 3 Detroit June 7 Philadelphia June 4 Houston June 10 Baltimore June 5 New Orleans June 11 Mobile June 12 West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through June, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far^ East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ac-' cord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmingfon San Francisco Seattle May 20 May 24 May 22 June 17 June 19 June 21 RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And like all other SIU 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 reafflraed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. KQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts whicU the Uhlon has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may he discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national qr geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. " �da SEAFAKERS^i-'-OO nSH Job Agency License May 17 im OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION .• ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • APL-CIO. Suspended; SIU Nips Jay-Kay Scab Move LONG ISLAND CITY, NY—An employment agency which was trying to send scabs into the struck Jay-Kay Metals plant here, had its license suspended this week by the New York City Depart--*ment of Licenses after action ing conditions and an effective job r by the SIU United Industrial security program. The strike began after the breakdown of contract "Workers. The Department of Licenses renewal talks that followed a 3-1 found Atlas Employment Agency, SIU-UIW win la balloting by the 80 Warren Street, New York City, National Labor Relations Board. guilty of sending job applicants to Jay-Kay- without Informing them Panel of educators which met in NY to study qualifications of candidates competing for the that a strike was going on. 1963 SlU scholarship awards ll-r) are: Dr. Elwood C. Kastner, New York University; Dr. Actions have already been filed Bernard P. Ireland, Columbia University, NYC; Dr. F. D. Wilkinson, School of Engineering, with the Department against three Howard University, Washington; Dr. Richard M. Keefe, St. Louis University; Dr. Charles D. other employment agencies on the O'Connell, University of Chicago, and Miss Edna M. Newby, Douglas College, New Bruns­ same charges. Agencies are wick, NJ. obligated under law to advise job applicants of the existence of a labor dispute before sending them out. Meanwhile, a move by Jay-Kay for an injunction to stop SIU-UIW picketing against its struck plants got nowhere at a hearing in Queens County Supreme Court NEW YORK—The tenth anniversary of the SIU scholarship awards program was May 14. A decision on the injunc­ celebrated here last week when Seafarer William W. Williams and the children of four tion bid was reserved.. strike by CCO Jay-Kay work­ other SIU members were named winners of the 1963 Seafarers' scholarships worth $6,000 ersThe has been highly effective and each. The awards will enable has completely cut production at the five winners to attend the Jay-Kay's plant here and at a college of their choice for an Bronx subsidiary, Fox Metal unrestricted course of study be­ Plating. Many large orders had to ginning this fall. be canceled by the company, which The five scholarships given to took action to hire scabs after a Seafarer Raymond Gon­ date boost the number of awards back-to-work movement fizzled. zales is pictured on picket since 1953 to a total of 53, with a Seafarers have shown their duty at Atlas Employment combined value of $318,000. solidarity by joining picketlines Agency in NY, which drew In addition to Seafarer Williams, outside the struck plants and at a 10-day license suspen­ 35, of New Orleans, the other 1963 the employment agencies to show Patricia & D. C. Weaver Lee Castro & W. Hand winners are: sion for trying to send that the SIU is fully behind the Diana Ortega, daughter of Sea­ that he earned eighteen semester deceased Seafarer D. C. Weaver, fight to gain decent wages, work­ scabs -into struck plant. farer Alfredo Ortega, Jr., Tampa, hours of credit. He's aiming for a who joined the SIU in 1957 and Fla. career in engineering or might pos­ shipped as a 2nd cook until his Elaine Marie Evankovich, daugh­ sibly teach that subject after study death last August. He would have ter of Seafarer John Ivankovic, at Louisiana State University or been proud of his 17-year-old Struthers, Ohio. Georgia Tech. daughter whose activities in Mercy Lee Manuel Castro, step-son of Miss Ortega, 17, is a senior at High School, Mobile, have strength­ Seafarer William M. Hand, Tampa, Thomas Jefferson High School in ened her desire to enter the field Fla. Tampa, and hopes to teach speech of medicine. She hopes to attend Patricia Ann Weaver, daughter or speech therapy after attending Springhill College or the Universi­ Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Directof of deceased Seafarer D. C. Weaver, the University of South Florida. ty of Alabama. Her decision to be­ Mobile, Ala. Her father ships in the deck de­ come a doctor was "intensified" A panel of six prominent educa­ partment and has been a member after her father died, .she .say.s, and Just eat less, there is no other way to lose weight, according to Alan tors met here May 3 to study the of the SIU since 1939. made her realize, that "we need R. Bleich, MD, Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York. A man records of the candidates and rec­ A very active senior at Struth­ more and more research to find preparing to climb a mountain will cut all the weight he can from ommend the win­ ers (Ohio) High School. Miss Evan­ cures for the diseases which short­ his equipment and get the lightest climbing gear available. Even hikert ners for trustee carry a light pack. kovich is 17 and hopes to attend en man's life span." action last week. How much more important it Is to lighten the burden of excess Bowling Green University in her As in previous pounds that so many of us carry constantly! The mountain-climber home state and become an ele­ years, they rec­ and the hiker make their efforts only occasionally, but the overweight mentary school teacher. Her proud ommended one person carries his useless burden every step he takes. father joined the SIU at Baltimore alternate winner, Where does that extra weight come from? Overweight people, young in 1958 and ships in the deck de­ Stella Irene Hop­ and old, join in denying over-eating, yet those extra pounds represent partment. kins, daughter of food eaten in excess of actual need. Some blame their wives' or The step-son of steward William SIU tugman mothers' delicious home-cooking—but the truth is they can still M. Hand, Lee Castro is 17 and at­ Wiley S. Hopkins enjoy this cooking, yet cut many unwarranted calories from their diets, tends the H. B. Plant School in Williams of Lowland, NO. (A very few people gain weight because of medical reasons, and Tampa. Avidly interested In art, An alternate is named in the event he hopes to study at Emory Uni­ they require careful diagnosis and treatment. Also, remember that none of the winners uses the versity in Georgia and prepare for normal weight increases with age. The 40-year-oId weighs more than award. he did at 18, and these additional pounds may not make him over­ a career in art or as a teacher in Ten years after its founding, the that field. weight.) His step-father has SIU scholarship plan is still rec­ shipped with the SIU since 1954. KEY LAKGO, Fla.—The SIUIt's the heart that bears the brunt of extra pounds. To lift eacU ognized as one of the most liberal Miss Weaver is the daughter of manned tanker Capri (Peninsular pound up and down stairs and carry it through work and play, the and no-strings-attached programs Navigation) was grounded off the heart must pump that much harder. If you've had heart disease from of its kind. Both active SIU mem­ Florida coast here April 29 after some other cause, then obesity will further harm your heart and lead bers and their children compete running ashore on a coral reef. to serious trouble. for the awards each year, one of No injuries were reported to her Overweight is also hard on the legs. The mechanics of carrying the which is automatically reserved crew of SIU men. extra pounds may lead to varicose veins and possibly trouble in your for an active seaman. Cruising at a speed of 15 knots, joints. Excess weight also has its psychological difficulties. Especially Of the 53 awards made so far, the 9,899-grosston vessel suddenly in young people, it is embarrassing and injures self-esteem. It also 22 have gone to active Seafarers stopped when her pumproom be­ tends to limit sports and other healthful activities. and the balance to SIU men's chil­ Any serious effort to reduce usually means a fundamental and last­ came flooded and she found her­ dren. Last year, one Seafarer and ing change in diet. This diet is not necessarily unpleasant and may self unable to refloat on her own four children also won the awards merely mean limiting v/hat you eat of your favorite foods, rather than power. in brisk competition. eliminating them. Elaine & John Ivankovic She immediately wired coastal Born in Tennessee, Williams Is Plan your weight reduction, and make sure the extra pounds aren't ports in the area to send help and a deckhand who joined the SIU at the Merritt, Chapman and Scott due to some underlying condition. For this, your doctor's guidance is New York in 1946, and recently salvage tug, SS Cable, was the essential. He may suggest one of the newer appetite removers, and he shipped with Delta Line. He never first craft to come to her aid. At will probably tell you how to get the essentia! foods while you diet. actually completed high school, but Daily weighing is a simple encouragement. Do it on the same scale, last report, the tug had dispatched managed to make his own way and a diver down to the ocean bottom with more or less the same clothing, and at the same time each day. pass the necessary exams for an These newer appetito removers your doctor may prescribe are much to make all necessary repairs to equivalency certificate by reading more efficient than smoking. For smoking complicates the picture assist the disabled 502-foot ship whatever material he could find with its own special hazards and isn't the answer to overweight. and get her on her way. on a variety of subjects. The vessel left Providence, RI, Later on, self-control and forbearance are ail you'll need. He says he was "talked Into' (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can to pick up cargo at Smithblufi, taking some General Education Development Tests and did so well Diana & Alfredo Ortega Texas, when the accident occurred. be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Seafarer^ 4 SlU Children Awarded '63 Scholarships Want To Lose Weight? Eat Less SIU Tanker Hits Reef Off Florida � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 17, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIVE SIU SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED\ SIU CHARGE NIPS NY SCAB AGENCY SIUNA RESUMES ITF MEMBERHSIP CONVENTION ACTS ON JOB ISSUES US EYES LAKES’ LABOR SPY CASE CANADA SCAB-HERDER ADMITS ‘DIRTY WORK’ US EYES CANADA SHIP DISPUTE, COMPANY USE OF PRIVATE COPS SPEAKERS CITE US SHIP NEED, REJECT ANTI-STRIKE PROPOSALS SIU FLEET WINS 5TH PHS AWARD IN A ROW CONVENTION MAPS FULL PROGRAM ON MAJOR SHIP, LABOR ISSUES JOB AGENCY LICENSE SUSPENDED; SIU NIPS JAY-KAY SCAB MOVE SEAFARER, 4 SIU CHILDREN AWARDED ’63 SCHOLARSHIPS SIU TANKER HITS REEF OFF FLORIDA 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 05/17/1963 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. XXV, No. 10 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log