http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/282fc64093c7f599c5b2d17b4ac9c5e4.PDF 5a8d52857b65cdfb6727f55fa631b9c7 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORQAW Of THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL (JNIPN • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO •r;V .. I 1." , r Best Wishes For Pensioner Veteran Seafarer Victor Tube receives a hearty handshake of con­ gratulations and best wishes as he is presented his first pension check by New York port agent Joe DiGeorgio. Tubo, who sailed in the steward department, has been an SIU member since 1939. He ended his long career as a Seafarer with a voyage on the Fairland. In This Issue: -'^- ii * SIUNA Steps Up Political Action, Maps State, Regional Programs Story On Page 2 SIU Urges Grievance Committee Action On US Shipping Beefs Collision Lays Up Transglobe Seafarer Mark Flanagan, a deck gang member, inspects demolished lifeboat of Transglobe (Hudson Waterways) while vessel undergoes repairs in^Hoboken's Bethlehem yard. The Transglobe collided with a West German vessel,the Tubingen, In dense fog off the coast of New York. A gaping hole in the bow (top photo) was the major damage sustained by the Transglobe after the mishap. No Injuries were reported from the accident but crewmen were roused from sleep by the emergency alarm to maintain a night-long vigil. Electricians worked silently to prevent fire while other crewmembers checked to see if the vessel had sustained structural damage below the waterline. One Seafarer had a bird's-eye view of the collision at sea—his 12-4 AM bow watch permitted him to see the German ship coming straight out of the murky darkness toward the Transglobe. (See Page 3.) Story On Page 8 Nominations For Elective Union Offices Close Ang. 15 Story On Page 3 Sen. Douglas Hits British Befiance Of US Effort To Regulate Ship Rates Story On Page 24 �Pwe Two SBAFARERS^ LOG SlUNA Conference In San Francisco By Pwil Hdi Representatives of SlUNA unions are shown'here as they participate in the July meeting of the International's Fisherman and Cannery Workers Conference. Legislation and planning of coordinated action were among the key subjects discussed. SlUNA Steps Up Political Action, Maps State, Regional Programs The SlUNA is stepping up its program of political activity and participation in the work of COPE (AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education) though the establishment of an apparatus that will coordinate and correlate the political action program of the Interna+;/-.vioi onri i+c affiliated His-"*tional and its affiliated dis­ will be brought together and fbeir committee in each SlUNA affiliated trict and local unions. activities coordinated on a regional union who will be responsible for The plan will provide the machinery for more effective and broader implementation of the SIUNA's and that of its affiliated unions participation in COPE ac­ tivities. The International fully participates in the national COPE program and affiliated unions are active in their particular area. In addition to coordinating the political activities of the Interna­ tional and those of SlUNA affili­ ates, the SlUNA program will pro­ vide a means of participation for those affiliates not yet fully active in the political action and educa­ tion area. The decision to institute the po­ litical action apparatus followed discussions at a conference cf SlUNA affiliated unions in San Francisco on July 11. The meet­ ing stressed the necessity of such a program because of the impor­ tance of the 1964 national, state and local elections to every trade union member and trade union or­ ganization. SlUNA President Paul Hall has caUed on all SlUNA affiliated dis­ trict and local unions which have not yet done so to set up COPE committees in their own organi­ zations. The next step, Hall pointed out, is the establishment of state­ wide COPE organizations of the SlUNA affiliated unions. Finally, the state-wide SlUNA COPE group basis, such as the West Coast, At­ lantic Coast, Gulf Coast, Great Lakes and other major regions. Steps toward the full implemen­ tation of the SlUNA program are already underway. Chairmen are being' designated for the COPE Ticket Near Bottom Of COPE Ratings Sen. Barry M. Goldwater and Rep. William E. Miller, the 1964 GOP candidates for president and vice president, have consistently voted against the programs and pol­ icies of the AFL-CIO in their years in Congress. Goldwater, who is finish­ ing his second six-year term in the Senate, Is listed by the AFL-CIO Committee on Po­ litical Education (COPE) as voting "wrong" on 53 rollcalls. He does not have a "right" vote on any of Hie ksues listed fn the COPE voting records—tissues rang­ ing broadly over domestic and foreign. policies. In his 14 years in the House, Miller has voted "wrong" or against AFL-CIO' positions on 47 rollcalls aad "right" on 8 issues. the program in their own organiza­ tion and who will serve as liaison between their local union and the SlUNA regional COPE group and the International. State-wide and regional COPE groupings for the East and Gulf Coast will be set up at meetings to be held on August 3. The Pacific Area state-wide and re­ gional grouping will be set up at a cOTiference of SlUNA affiliated unions in San Francisco on August 15. It is quite evident that this year's elections on the national, state and local levels will be especially important to trade union members. Vital issues which will Influence their lives and those of their families will be decided in the coming contest. To Seafarers whose livelihoods are so directly affected by Federal legislation and regulations, the 1964 elections are of special significance. TTio same holds true for the membership of the many other unions affiliated with us, the Seafarers International of North America. All of the district and local unions affiliated with our International are acutely aware of the direct relationship between the outcome of elections and the well-being of their member^ip. The 1964 elections underscore the importance of this relationship. The need then is for maximum effectiveness of all efforts in this important area of union activity. Our International, although it is already an active participant in the national COPE program, is now embarked on a program to broaden SlUNA political action and education. The program, already in the process of implementation, calls for the establishment of COPE committees within each of the SlUNA unions and the development of state and regional groupings of the COPE unit of the SlUNA affiliates, all of whose activity will be coordinated by the International. Obviously there is a considerable effort involved but it is an effort upon which hinges, to a considerable extent, the welfare of Seafarers and their families, along with that of the memberships of the other unions afflliated with us in our International. • * * Coming up next week is the third meeting of the Maritime Grievance Committee, which properly constituted and determined to improve the condition of the American merchant marine, could render a distinct sovice to the shipping community and to the nation. Un­ fortunately, the evidence is still lacking that the committee will prove constructive. In fact, there appears to be some doubt whether the Maritime Grievance Committee has serious intention with respect to improving the state of ttie American merchant marine, which basically is the purpose behind its formation. The SIU will discuss at the committee's next meeting a number of grievances which are among the many plagueing the' industry. The most important is our often-repeated complaint that the com­ mittee as presently constituted cannot provide clear-cut resolution of the issues confronting it because it has no prescribed authority. In our opinion, the situation can be corrected. We have made two specific suggestion whereby this committee could derive the necessary authority to resolve maritime grievances either by legislation which would give members of the committee, both government non-govemraent, such authority, or by executive order. Action in either of these two ways would make what is now merely a discussion group, a meanin^ul instrument for intelligently and effectively providing the answers to the problems before it. Goldwater Nomination Marks Power Shift For Republicans By Willard Shelton, Managing Editw, AFL-CIO News Service SAN FRANCISCO—The Republican Party in a historic shift of emphasis, tone and di­ rection nominated Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona as its presidential candidate for 1964, The Arizona senator underscored the change in direction by picking Rep. William E. Miller of New York as his"^ vice-presidential running tien work building a solid base of said that in a campaign "a few support in the South aifd Rocky brickbats will be thrown. mate. To Goldwater, the self-described conservative champion of the Re­ publican Party, the victory was a personal triumph won by four years of hard, slogging organiza- Maritime Administrator Visits SiU Headcfuarters Federal Maritime Administrator Nicholas Johnson (third from left) talks wlth SIU represen­ tatives during his recent visit to the Union's headquarters. From left to right,'SIU Inland Boatmen's Union representative Martin Gould, SIU vice-president Lindsay Wllliamsi Johnson, and SIU vice-president Al Tanner. ' Mountain states, climaxed by de­ cisive victory in the June 2 Cali­ fornia primary. Miller, who had planned to re­ tire from Congress this year, served as chairman .of the Re­ publican National Committee that set up the convention where Goldwater won. He has been con­ servative wing among eastern Re­ publicans and has long been at odds, politically, with most New York GOP leaders.. The prospect as leading Re­ publican figures fulfilled their function of closing party ranks in the bitterly fought convention here was for a hard, bruising race for the White House leading up to the Nov. 3 election. Goldwater, the freshly nomin­ ated candidate, said in a soft-spoken late-night news conference that he would battle Pres. John­ son in the campaign in a "vigor­ ous" way, without "delving into gossip and'rumors," and that he hoped the people would be given time to think on the issues. Asked what he meant in. a news­ paper interview by terming John­ son the "biggest faker in the United. States" and the "phoniest individual whoever came around" on dvil rights ksues, Goldwater "I've known the fellow. I have nothing against him," said the Re­ publican nominee. The Goldwater victory, scored on the first ballot, came by a smashing vote of 883 to 214 for his closest rival. Gov. William W. Scranton of Pennsylvania, and 114 for New York^s Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller. Michigan's Gov. George W. Romney held on to most of hk own state's delegates for 41 votes. Scranton took the dpty of ap(.Continued on page 4) SEAFARERS LOG July 24, 1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 15 PAOL HALL, PresWenS HERBEBI BBAMD, Editor; IBWIM SPIVACK, Managing Editor; BGBNABD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYEB, ROBEBT ABONSON, ROBEUT HEATHCOCK, ALVIN SCOTT, Staff Writers. Publithad biwaekly at tha haadquartara of tha Saafarars iRtarnaNonal Union, At­ lantic, Quit, Lakes and Inland Watara pistHct, AFL-CIO, -675 Fourth Avanua, Brooklyn, NY, 11232. Tal. HYaclnth 9-6600. Socofld dast postasa paid at tha Post Offico in Brooklyn, NY, undar tha Act ot Aus. 24, 1912. 120 �' itdQ 5IU Nominations SIU Urges Grievance Close On Aug, IS Committee Action On flplon EleetIon§ Nominations for union office in the 1964 SIU AGLWD elections which opened on July 15 will continue until mid­ night August 15. A total of 45 elective posts will appear on the ballot,' with voting to be"^ conducted from November 2 that it will be accepted provided it is signed by the candidate and through December 31 of this contains his book number and the year. Normally elections begin on Nov. 1, but this year that date falls on a Sunday and the balloting will commence the next day. Qualifications To properly qualify nominees must have their credentials in headquarters by midnight August 15. The requirements for nomina­ tion are set forth in Article XII and Article XIII of the Union con­ stitution. Among the requirements, Article XIII of the constitution provides that each candidate must submit with his credentials a signed statement testifying that he is not prohibited from holding union office under the Law. The text of this statement is contained in Section 1 of Article XIII. In order to assist members in­ terested in filing for a place on the ballot, Secretary - Treasurer A1 Kerr has prepared printed copies of this statement and they are available in all SIU port offices. Members may also obtain the printed form by contacting the SIU Secretary-Treasurer; A1 Kerr, by telephone, mail or telegram for a copy. The Secretary-Treasurer points out that in the event the printed form is not available it is permis­ sible for a member to write out the statement, as contained in Section 1 of Article XIII of the Constitu­ tion, in his own hand writing and date on which it is made out. Any member may submit his name or be nominated by others as a candidate for Union office. In order to qualify each candidate must meet the following constitu­ tional requirements: at least three years of sea time in an unlicensed capacity, at least four months of which must be between January 1 of this year and the time of his nomination; has been a full mem­ ber of the Union in good standing for three years prior to his nomi­ nation; is a U. S. citizen and has completed the form referred to above. Credentials The necessary documents setting forth each candidate's qualifica­ tions should be delivered in per­ son or by mail to the Credentials Committee in care of the Secre­ tary-Treasurer so that they are inheadquarters no later than mid­ night of August 15, 1964. In accordance with the Consti­ tution, the Credentials Committee will be elected at the regular membership meeting in the headquarter's port on August 3, 1964. The Committee will process all credentials received up to August 3 and will continue checking on all credentials received up to mid­ night August 15, and wiii submit its report as soon as possible thereafter. 4 US Shipping Beefs WASHINGTON—Four grievances submitted by the Seafarers International Union are among the five items slated for discussion at the third monthly meet­ ing of the Grievance Committee on Car go Preference Administration which will be held here on July 28. course of action, and are thus requirement. The announcement of merely advisors. The maritime The Penn Steamship application the meeting's agenda was labor and management repre­ for a construction subsidy, to en­ made here by Maritime Ad­ sentatives, who were originaUy able that company to build three ministrator Nicholas Johnson, designated as "advisors" to the modem American-flag bulk car­ the Grievance Committee committee, are thus in reality riers, was submitted to MA some chairman. The four grievi.nces which the SIU will air before the committee members are as follows: • A protest over the composition of the Grievance Committee. • A protest over MA's policy of granting waivers on the re­ quired use of U.S.-flag vessels in the carriage of cargoes financed by the Export-Import Bank. • A protest over the MA reevaluation policy with respect to the exchange of older tonnage for C-4s from the reserve fleet. • A protest over the slowness with which MA has been process­ ing an application of the SIUcontracted Penn Steamship Com­ pany for a construction differ­ ential subsidy. The SIU has contended, since the Grievance Committee was first set up, that its members have no authority to r^olve griev­ ances. The Government repre­ sentatives on the committee, the SIU has noted, have no authority to commit the departments or agencies they represent to any only advisors to advisors. The SIU's protest on the C-4s is based oh the fact that the MA, after announcing that C-4a would be broken out of the reserve fleet to assist domestic and tramp operators, switched its evaluation of these vessels. As a result of the boost in price, all four tramp operators, including two SIUcontraoted companies, who were slated to get newer tonnage, were forced to drop out of the program. The SIU's protest over waivers of the Export-Import Bank car­ goes is based on a request re­ cently made to the MA to permit Chilean-flag vessels to carry 50% of two cargoes slated for Chile under the terms of a loan granted to that country by the ExportImport Bank. The SIU has noted that Public Resolution 17 requires that 100% of American cargoes financed by the Export-Import Bank be shipped in American bottoms. MA has consistently been follow­ ing a policy of granting so-called "general waivers" of this statutory 15 months ago, and as yet there has been no definitive- action on it. The SIU pointed out In a brief to the committee that the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936 does not preclude construction subsidy aid for bulk carriers, but that the MA has consistently followed a policy of granting such aid only to linertype vessels. The SIU further pointed out that bulk cargoes now constitute almost 85% of all U.S. foreign trade and that of this amount only 5% is carried by U.S. vessels which are almost all war-built and which are on the verge of obsoles­ cence. The SIU pointed out that ap­ proval of the Penn Steamship application would be a significant first step toward the creation of a modern American-flag bulkcarrying fleet which this country vitally needs, particularly for the importation of strategic raw ma­ terials which are now carried almost exclusively in runaway and other foreign flags. SIU's SS Transglobe^ German Ship Collide NEW YORK—The SlU-manned Transglobe, bound for Germany with a MSTS cargo, collided with the West German vessel Tubingen early Tuesday (July 21) off the New York coast. Both vessels suffered some damage, but no injuries were reported. Early reports that the Ger-^* man ship might have sunk Bethesda, Md., was the Seafarer to the slapping of waves beneath sent four U.S. Coast Guard who had the best — or perhaps the ve^el and gave the matter The smashed remains of a lifeboat belonging to the SIUcontracted Transglobe are tangible evidence' of the force of the collision between the ttudson Waterways vessel and the German-flag Tubingen in dense fog near Ambrose Light this week. Deckhands are seen removing the contents of the wrecked boat as the Transglobe lays up for repairs in Bethle­ hem shipyard, Hoboken, N.J. Company officials estimate that repairs will be completed within five days, and the vessel's departure for Bremerhaven has been rescheduled for next week. craft speeding to the scene of the more correctly, the worst — seat little thought. Members of the engine depart­ collision about seven miles south­ in the house for viewing the east of Ambrose Lightsliilp. The collision. Sullivan was standing ment on duty at the time experi­ Transglobe (Hudson Waterways) the 12-4 AM watch on the bow enced the bump but in the short radioed that the accident had when suddenly a massive shape time it took for the news to spread taken place in murky fog and the loomed in front of him from the that there had been an accident and for the blackgang to get up other vessel involved had dis­ darkness. "It was about 1:30 In the on deck, the other sliip had dis­ appeared. The Transglobe hove to with morning, and so foggy that I appeared into the darkness. During the time of the alert, moderate damage to her bow and couldn't see 30 yards ahead. All side while the Coast Guard of a sudden this other ship comes which lasted for some three hours, searched the waters for signs of in front and we hit. I took off the Transglobe's crew conducted the missing Tubingen. After two running a few seconds before the an extensive check to see if the hours it was discovered the Ger­ collision and then junk started vessel was damaged below the man vessel was also standing by flying all over," Sullivan said, waterline or had incurred other and signalling, but the poor visi­ shaking his head. serious structural damage. Elec­ A huge, jagged hole in the bow, tricians made certain there were bility had made contact impos­ looking like an ugly wound, backs no loose connections or frayed sible. Speculation that a maritime up the young seaman's testimony wires that might cause fire. disaster had occurred was dis­ that he vacated his post "not a The ship limped into Hoboken persed when the two vessels came moment too soon." to get a more thorough check-up After the initial contact the and have necessary repairs made. into port and indicated there had been only slight to moderate Tubingen drifted around to the In addition to major repairs on damage to each. The Tubingen port side of the Transglobe and the bow, the Transglobe sustained preceded to the Gowanus Canal banged into the American ship piers In Brooklyn and the Trans­ again. By this time the emerg­ damage to the main deck area and globe went to the Bethlehem ency horns were blaring, rousing will need replacement of a life­ sleeping crewmen from Iheir boat that was' demolished when Steel Hoboken yard. A LOG reporter went aboard bunks below to maintain their the German ship smashed into her side. Ironically, the lifeboat had the 11,278 ton Transglobe shortly stations. "I felt a slight bump," said been completely re-outfitted and after she docked to get a first­ hand account of a collision at sea. Mark Flanagan of Washington, repaired only the day before. After a five-day repair job, the Although there were no injuries D.C., who was in bed reading a reported, and no major damage magazine. "I didn't think anything Transglobe is expected to get un­ sustained, the incident could of it and went to sleep. Then the derway again for Bremerhaven. Coast Guard authorities, mean­ easily have claimed many lives general alarm sounded and we all while, are sifting through reports because of the darkness and heavy rushed to our stations." Other Seafarers below decks and eye-witness accounts to deter­ fog. Edwin Sullivan, O.S. from attributed the feeling of contact mine the cause of the accident. �M Jnif S4,' Catching Up Japanese, AFL-CIO Sign Pact To Upgrade Job Standards WASHINGTON—^Unfair competition by Japanese industry that is able to manufacture goods with the help of workers receiving substandard wages will be corrrected if enough support can be gained for a recently signed pact between the AFL-CIO and a newly-formed Japanese trade union federa-"*" U.S. labor federation in an attempt would request Washington that the tion. to rectify a problem that has been flow of goods from industries vio­ The Japanese Confedaration of great concern to some Ameri­ lating the agreement he termi­ New Ship Bid APL Gets Hearing SAN FRANCISCO — Hearings were recently held here by ths Maritime Subsidy Board on an ap­ plication by the SlU-Paeific District contracted American President Lines to add three new vessels to Its subsidized freighter services. The hearings also covered a request by APL for an Increase in the maximum number of sail­ ing permitted in its trans-Pacific, and 'round the world service. Representatives from APL ex­ plained that the line Is seeking greater flexibility in its operation in order to compete with foreignflag lines. They pointed out that American-flag lines as a group have been substantially full on outbound voyages, and argued that greater participation in foreign trade is not possible unless they can provide additional cargo. The three new vessels would be used as a "mobile task force," enabling APL to take advantage of peaks in trade. of Labor will cooperate with the can labor unions, particularly in nated until the situation was rec­ the clothing and electronics in­ tified. dustries. The Japanese Confederation of Inexpensive Japanese imports Labor was formed by the merging into the U.S. have plagued the un­ of three smaller groups in an at­ ions and industries mentioned, al­ tempt to wrest some of the power though the problem has lessened away from Sohyo, the main Japa­ Seafarer John Williams re­ nese labor federation. To show in recent years. laxes in the New York hall, support of the fledgling movement, At the conclusion of talks be­ as he catches up on the the AFL-CIO will send a delega­ tween AFL-CIO and Japanese of­ latest Union news in the NEW YORK—Raising of tolls ficials, a joint statement was is­ tion to Its formal founding con­ LOG. oh the St. Lawrence Seaway, an sued, calling for the correction of vention in November. irritating thought to the maritime "instances of unfair economic com­ petition as a result of unjust labor industry, may not be necessary conditions" should they occur. after all if the sudden and dra­ Both Seji Amaike, general sec­ matic upsurge in traffic on the retary of the Japanese Confedera­ waterway continues. tion of Labor, and AFL-CIO pres­ This optimistic prediction was ident George Meany have indi­ made by administrator of the St. cated that the expansion of free Western Europe's counterparts of the Volga Boatman, the Lawrence Seaway Development trade is a vital necessity for the Corporation, Joseph H. McCann, attainment of prosperity by each men who sail on the vast inland waterways, are rapidly cast­ in a speech before the semi­ of the two countries concerned ing away most of the old trappings that made Europe's rivers and canals more romantic annual meeting of the Great with the agreement. Lakes Commission. than practical, and assuming Rtrieted by the depth and width Fair Conditions < Continued from page 2) a new role aided by American of its channels and locks. McCann told delegates the sea­ pearing before the convention to "But to be sound and equitable, technology. Dravo'e project Involves two declare that its platform, which he way had just completed its second The new look finds Ck>nUnental 1,030 horsepower vessels powered had fought hard to liberalize, "is successive 5 million ton month such prosperity must assure fair and that traffic for 1964 could labor conditions for the workers transportation authorities adopt­ by two reverse geared diesel broad enough for all of us to stand reach as high as 40 million tons in each country," Mr. Amaike said. ing U.S. operational techniques engines. Because of the numerous on," and "we can all build upon if the rapid acceleration in traffic "In the event that there should and utilizing equipment developed low bridges on the Seine, the it." were to maintain its present pace. occur instances of unfair economic along the Mississippd and Ohio upper half of their pilothouses are The problem now is to "get rid constructed as to provide a means of the Democratic Administration" _He noted the current season, two competition as a result of unjust Rivers. A French inland waterway for lowering them to provide which has "no foreign policy and months along now, as being ahead labor conditions, then the two or­ of 1963 by more than 4 million ganizations can exchange infor­ operator has asked the Dravo clearance. a bad domestic policy," he de­ A key element in the towboats, clared as he promised to fight for tons and foresaw a 50-million mation and agree on joint efforts Corporation for designs and en­ to correct the situation." gineering advice for two big diesel which are designed to push rather Republican victories "at every yearly tonnage mark by 1968. In cases where American unions towboats - to be used in moving than pull barges in the traditional level." He closed: "Let us work "Because of these favorable traffic developments, emphasis feel their members are being sand and gravel filled barges manner, is the Kort nozzle. The within our party." The campaign tone had been should no longer be placed on the harmed by Japanese imports, the along the Seine and other rivers. nozzle controls the amount and Many Experiments direction of water flow to the previously set, to a high degree, adequacy of tolls but on the ade­ AFL-CIO would contact the Japa­ Extensive experimentations in propellers, giving the vessel from by approval of a Goldwater plat­ quacy of facilities," McCann said. nese labor group to ascertain the form characterized by an intense "If I a;i; right our study of tolls validity of charges of substandard the past few years by European 25 to 40 per cent more power. operations have given rise to the "indictment" of the Democratic during the next two years will wages or working conditions. A-dministration and a GOP pro­ If such charges could he proven enthusiasm for American meth­ bear us out and tolls will remain gram carefully framed to fit the then the U.S. labor federation ods. The Dravo Corp. has been constant," he predicted. one of the major factors in pro­ senator's conservative background. viding designs for propulsion sys­ The convention's deeper mean­ tems of smaller boats operated by ing was clear: French, Dutch and West German • The Goldwater. victory over­ concerns. turned a Republican pattern of Europe's inland waterway net­ three decades, in which predomi­ work extending from the Alps to nant influence in selection of GOP the North Sea, has always been presidential nominees was exer­ WASHINGTON—The growth in cised by the northeastern moder­ an important part of continental By A! Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer transportation, but has been re- jobs in 1963 failed to match the ate party wing. increase in the labor force, result­ Goldwater forces this year splin­ ing in higher unemployment over tered and shattered this predomi­ • the year than in 1962, the Labor nantly moderate influence in party Most Seafarers are well aware that they enjoy, along with their fam­ Departments Monthly Labor Re­ affairs. The center of balance ilies, the broadest possible protection from the various benefit plans. vue declared. Since there are so many, however, such as Welfare, Vacation and Pen­ moved to the South, the Midwest "Hie special labor force report, and the Mountain states. sion that cover almost every conceivable type of benefit, there is occa­ published in the June issue of the sionally a need to explain one In particular to a member. In this case • A major instrument in the magazine^ analyzed the major em­ we received a question from a brother inquiring about the death bene­ DETROIT—Michigan will share ployment and unemployment de- shift was the emergence of a pow­ erful southern Republican Woe fit, and the answer would be interesting and informing to all Sea­ in the more than $1 billion in veloimients in 1963. It points out farers and their families. funds that have been set aside that joblessness increased over organized intensely for Goldwater. The southern state bloc disposed The brother asked: "Why, although the death benefit is $4,000, did from the recently approved $4.3 the beneficiary of a deceased friend of mine receive a payment of only billion public works bill for work the preceding year desfute aver­ of 269 delegate votes, approxi­ age employment of 69 million. mately 40 percent of the 655-vote $500?" on rivers, harbors and flood con­ The 1963 employment gains convention majority needed to We told him this: In order for the beneficiary of a deceased member trol projects. were described as significantly to receive the $4,000 death benefit the deceased member must have The House Appropriations Com­ larger than the average annual nominate. When the Arizona sena­ maintained eligibility prior to his death by having sailed 90 days in mittee approved monies for con-- increase in Jobs of 700,000 regis­ tor was rated weeks before the the calendar year, and also have had one day sea time within the pre­ struction at Charlevoix harbor, tered between 1955 and 1962, but convention as within "striking vious six months aboard ships of companies that are a party to the Gladstone harbor. Great Lakes con­ were not as large as the 1.2 mil­ range" of the first-ballot nomina­ tion he won, well over half bis Seafarers Welfare Plan. Obviously, this Is a very simple requirement necting channels, Saginaw River, lion for recovery year 1962. solid strength was his southern for the professional seaman. For the sailor who does not meet the St. Mary's River, Rouge River and White collar empioyment rose simple eligibility requirement there is a protective feature in the Wel­ various building projects in the about 300,000 In 1963 and blue delegates. fare Plan by which his beneficiary is assured of a $500 death benefit harbors of Ludington, Manistee, collar jobs gained 700,000, all of jf the deceased SlU member has at least one day of sea time in the Marquette and Muskegon. it taking piace among skilled and Any SIU member who feels year prior to his death. Funds amounting to $400,000 are semi-skilled workers. Most of this there is sa anhecesSary delay Renqember, the payment of the benefits is a big and complicated job earmarked for construction of gain was attributed to the contin­ In the processing of any wel­ and the Union pays considerable attention to it. In this manner the Wayne County's lower River Rouge uing upswing of the economy fare er penaloB claims ahotild membership can be more easily assisted in obtaining all the benefits flood control project. Leland har­ from the last recession. Immediately call this to the to which they are due—as quickly and as simply as is possible. Each bor, Ontonagon harbor and the The labor force expanded by 1.1 attention of the SCcreiaryweek hundred of applications are processed and benefits paid to mem­ Saginaw River will get a total of million in 1963, a gain in line with Treasurer at headquarters, hy bers and their beneficiaries. $141,000 for planning. In addition, long-term projections. certified mail, return receipt This, as I have so often mentioned, is why our plans offer the Charlevoix harbor, Clinton River, However, the special report sa.v6 requested. Any delay in the broadest possible protection -to members and their families. It is Grand River basin, Harrisville har­ that this increase was not suffi­ processing of a claim is usu­ another reason why the Seafarers benefit plans are exceptional. bor, Huron River Lake Erie coast, cient to make up icr the smallerally due to the absence of neeBrothers and kin are reminded that questions are most welcome Manistique and Indian Rivers, St. than-expected gain in 1962; as a cssary information or docn-^ and that we will make every effort to see that any and all aspects of Joseph River and the shore of Lake result the labor force remained meats which are required hethe benefit plans are clarified. Seafarers can be assured of a proper Huron will receive funds for about 600,000 below ^ the level fore a claim can he processed. projected previously for 1963; answer if It is within our power to do so. surveys. Higher Toils For Seaway Seen Fading European Boatmen Modernize With Aid Of U.S. Know-How Goldwater Unemployment Outpaces Rate Of New Jobs Death Benefits Vary With Recipient Gets Waterway $ �Mr M, atM Metal Trades Unite To Save Navy Shipyards iy Earl (Bull) Shapord. Vlce-Prcsidtnt, Ariantie East Coast Shipping Remains Active New York, on the shippinr front, continue* to run at a fair pace. From all indication* it will probably be this way for the next couple of week*, flad to say. Still short of ABs, FWTs and Oilers. All Wipers who have six month* *eatime are urged to get FWT endorsements. Some oldtimers on the beach here are: William A. Ryan, an SlU-member since 1952, whose last ship was the Puerto Rico. Frank "Jelly Bean" Nelson came into the hall to say hello and reg­ ister for a coastwise run on any tanker as deck maintenance man or bosun. Frank's last ship was the San Francisco. He has been shipping SIU since 1948 and makes his home with his wife in Savannah. Up in Boston shipping is still a little slow but I expect it to pick up soon. There are 101 men registered on the beach and waiting to sail. We shipped 14 men out during the last period and there was one pay­ off and three ships in-transit Charles Robinson, a 20-year man witk the Union, Is Just out of the hospital after six months. Charlie is holding his own at the hall and wants to get a long trip. He had a tough time with his leg but is OK DOW. Another SlU-oldtimer, Leonardo Ruggiero, who has been main­ taining Union ships for 25 years, is also on the beach for awhile. "Nick" says he was sorry he had to get off -f the hotel Mt. Washington, but had waiting for a ship to crew. to spend some of the summer Herman is registered after being months with his family. He on the Transeastem for four promises to try to make it back. months. He was the ship's dele­ Business matters forced Con­ gate and everyone reports that he stantino Ruggiero, 23 years with did a bang-up job. the Union, off the Mt. Washing­ Also on the beach are Woodrow ton. "Tweet" says the same as his Moore and James Corcoran. brother, that he was a little bit Woodrow has returned to Balti­ sad to leave the ship, but the more to register after a spell of business and the fact that he want­ a couple of years shipping out of ed to spend some time with his Houston. Brother Corcoran has family came first. He will try to finally left the Robin Goodfellow make a job back on her. and the Africa run after eight Martin Hitchcock, a Seafarer months. Jimmie says that the for 25 years, is spending time up Goodfellow was one of the best in New Hampshire after getting ships he ever was on. married. Marty declares that he is Norfolk shipping has been good glad to get back from his last for all departments and the out­ voyage to India aboard the look for the immediate future Trusce. After his honeymoon he looks the same. The Manhattan will wait, for a coastwise trip. finally left the shipyard after Shipping is on the slow bell this being there for 17 days. This ship month in Philadelphia. No sign- just about cleaned the hall out ons. nine in-transits and only two completely. The Globe Carrier payoffs reported. and Bradford Island have paid off. Some of the comments of SIUThe IBU was successful In members- on the beach in Philly: knocking out the United Mine Thomas Drzewicki: "I have been Workers in their raid in the with the SIU since 1944 and have Curtis Bay-McAllister fieets. been sailing In the deck depart­ After a two month organizational ment since 1942. My last ship was drive the UMW was unsuccessful the Globe Carrier, running coal in getting sufficient pledge cards. to Rotterdam. This was my first On the beach in Norfolk Is trip across the Atlantic since '46 i William Donald, an SlU-man for and the weather is still as miser- j ig years. Bill was hospitalized In able as ever. I prefer the nice Brazil and flown back to this city. warm runs of Calmar Lines." He is now an outpatient and Newton Paine is down from hoping to ship soon. Hubert Boston and dropped into the hall Lawrence, whose last vessel was for a few words. "Thought I'd the Marine Oiler, is looking for a renew some old acquaintances — pumpman's job. Chief cook aboard besides I'm tired of Sealand and the Cottonwood Creek, Joseph want to try something different. Stevens, is also on the beach and Got to get on something that registered for another chief cook's gives some part time so I can berth. catch up on my love life in the Shipping In Puerto Rico con­ land of rum and coca cola," New­ tinues to run on an even keel, ton says. ^ with 19 men registered on the A member of the steward de­ beach and 13 having shipped dur­ partment, Abe Handieman, has ing the last period. just got his lifeboat ticket and The SlU-Puarto Rico Division, recently completed the upgrading after a one-wefek strike at Pepsicourse at the New York hall. Abe Cola, wound up with sizeable says that he belongs to the best wage and commission increases union in the world and has plus extensive fringe benefits. In always found an SIU crew to be other action on the labor front, the best. Oldtimer Vincent Stan- the Boringuen Bag Mfg. Com­ kiewicz. Seafarer since 1942, is pany, Inc., has been accused by on the beach and waiting for a the U.S. Labor Department of ship out. He has sailed as a Bosun violating the minimum and over­ and carpenter. time compensation provisions of Down in Baltimore shipping the Fair Labor Standards act. has been very good the past two Costa Rlcan President, Fran­ weeks and the outlook for the cisco Orlich, said he would sup­ next two weeks looks very much port Puerto Rico's membership in the same. We expect to crew the the Organization of American Yorkmar this week and the Eagle States if Puerto Rico met O.A.S. Traveler next week. The Santore entrance qualifications. paid off, and after three months, Two oldtimers on the beach In there were many replacements. Santurce are F. Munoz and RayDuring the two-week period we mon Ayala. "Freddy" is back at paid off four ships, signed on four the hall looking for a choice job and Had 18 ships in-transit. All after spending a year on the beefs settled at payoff and noth­ dredge Crest. After a few trips to ing left pending. the West Coast on the ElizabethHerman Whisnant is now hold- port, Ramon is back in town wait­ ing down the hall very close, ing for a shorter run. Par* ItTf, SEAFARERSxL0E WASHINGTON—The metal trade* labor union* have joined force* in organizing • nine-state congressional bloo In an effort to keep in opera­ tion the nation'* 11 naval shipyards which employ a to­ tal of 88,000 workers. Emanuel Celler, Democrat of Brooklyn, who has been working to prevent the clos­ ing or reduction in size of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is heading the effort, the Metal Trades Department of the AFL-CIO has announced. Because the bulk of new Navy ship construction is now handled in private yards, the Defense Department is con­ ducting a study to determine whether any or all of these yards should be kept in op­ eration. Retires On Pension NEW YORK —A special disa­ bility pension of $150 has been awarded tug captain Aldophus A. Morgan, 56, a veteran rail tugman whose legs were amputated as the result of an accident aboard his carfloat. The joint Union - employer panel of the SIU pension plan voted the life pension for Capt. Morgan. The grant is the 18th for SIU-Railway Marine Region Morgan members this year and the 66th since the plan's inception. Capt. Morgan suffered the acci­ dent when a freight car aboard the Chesapeake and Ohio's carfloat broke loose and rolled onto him. He had joined the SlU-affiliate in Norfolk and served as both captain and engineer until the accident. Born in Newport News, Virginia, Morgan will convalesce with his wife, Minnie, and three children, Arthur, June and Ruth at the family's Yorktown, Va., home. Water Carriers Charge Rail Rate Discriminatioii The Common Carrier Conference of Domestic Water Car­ riers has charged the nation's railroads of establishing a nationwide pattern of discriminatory rates when competi­ tion with water carriers is-*-^ — involved. there i* water competition in one The conference, an associ­ place and not in the other, the ation of leading regulated water carriers operating on the Great Lakes, inland rivers, and coast­ wise and intercoastal trades, made the accusation in * 70-page book­ let analyzing rate making In the nation. Some of the more striking ex­ amples of discriminatory rates cited in the booklet are: Maine poultry farmers are charged twice the rate of their Georgia competitor* for the same amount of transportation for corn for their chickens. Kan., pay three time the rate of Grain exporters at Garden City, their competitors in Peoria, 111., to ship to the Gulf. Newsprint, shipped 1,135 miles from Oregon City, near Portland, to Los Angeles, costs one half the rate Salt Lake City buyers pay, although Salt Lake Is 130 miles nearer. The Georgia chicken farmer, the Peoria exporter and the Los Angeles newsprint buyers are not getting cheaper rates because the railroads like the area, the booklet said. They are reaping the bene­ fits of of what are called "watercompelled rates" because Inland waterway carriers or ocean car­ riers serve those cities. Artificially high rates do exist on the railroads to those areas not served by water carriers, and, the booklet claims, the railroads could "reduce tliese Interior rates tomorrow if they so desired." The association said that extensive re­ search into the subject had un­ covered "a nationwide pattern of discriminatory rates." When railroads charge higher prices "for a standard imit of service in one part of the country than they do In another, they erect regional trade barriers which retard the free flow of interstate commerce and distort the economic development of the country, the booklet said. The Investigation also un­ covered two loophole* In the pro­ visions of the Interstate Com­ merce Act barring discriminatory rates, the water carriers said. If Locomotive Engineers Mourn Grand Chief Roy E. Davidson Roy E. Davidson, Grand Chief Engineer of the Brother­ hood of Locomotive Engineers, died July 6, 1964, two days after his 63d birthday. He was elected unanimous­ While working a* a locomotive ly to the top BLE post by the fireman, Davidson attended the 1962 convention, the first University of UUnois at Cham­ chi^f to be chosen without opposi­ tion since 1942. He also served as a member of the executive com­ mittee of the Railway Labor Exe­ cutives Association. Born the third of flve children of a coal miner and farmer, he grew up wanting to become a railroader. Dividson attended school in Oakwood, 111., and graduated from Oakwood Township High School. He started as a fireman on the New York Central Illinois division from Chicago to Danville at 16 years of age. He joined the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineermen in 1918, and became gen­ eral chairman for the Firemen on the NYC's Illinois division, Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, when he was 21. paign and latter, attended night classes at the University of Chi­ cago. Surviving are his widow, Cecile; three sons, Louis, Roy and David; a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Ksir; 4 grandchildren and a great-grand­ daughter. Along with his other positions, Davidson was also a director of the Railway Labor Political League, president of the BLE Building Association and the Locomotive Engineers Mutual Accident and Insurance Association. Perry S. Heath succeeded David­ son as grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood. He was sworn into office on July 9, 1964. C.J. Couglin became the first assistant grand chief engineer. "circumsrtances" are different and substantial dlsorimination i* al­ lowed. The water carriers agree there are inequalities in rate regula­ tions, the booklet stated, and that too many exemptions were al­ lowed. They have urged that the regulations be extended to cover all modes of transportation. But if this cannot be done, the associ­ ation said, an alternative must bev to adopt antitrust curbs on dis­ crimination. "The domestic water carriers have long recommended that the transportation industry be gov­ erned by the same rules on dis­ criminatory pricing which are applied generally by antitrust laws. The key problem is to con­ trol discrimination which is de­ structive of competition and which restricts the free flow of interstate commerce." Oregon Effort For Work Law Left At Post SALEM, Ore.—A proposed state constitutional amendment to out­ law the union shop failed to gain a place on the Oregon election ballot this November. It didn't even come close. An initiative petition, which re­ quired 46,600 signatures by July 3, had fewer than 1,000 names on file when the deadline passed. The repudiation of the anti-union shop proposal was described by the Na­ tional Council for Industrial Peace as "the most emphatic on record." Before the signature drive got under way in May, the Oregon Su­ preme Court barred the use of the phrase "rlght-to-work" on the petition. The court upheld a labor protest that the phrase is a "false . . . misleading . . . prejudicial" description of a proposed measure which "does not provide or guar­ antee any employment for any­ one." George Brown, State AFL-CIO director of legislation and political education, told the AFL-CIO News that Oregon employers' organiza­ tions discouraged and refused to support the attempt to ban the union shop. A local John Birch Society leader publicly proposed a "rightto-work" petition campaign early this year, buf the only one who picked up the idea was Mrs. Mar­ garet Fields, a housewife who was defeated in a primary contest for the state legislature. She set up a headquarters In Portland and launched the unsuccessful state­ wide petition campaign. The failure In Oregon was the second successive defeat for the "right-to-work" movement In a two month period. In May, Oklahoma voters decisively rejected a "work" amendment In a statewide vote. in "rusnosptTAL?^-^ C/Ul&UHML I/UMEPMTBY/ �^ V- ».* ' 4- » .» 14 sijtrAkkm^'iiD€ Tv fSti Mr U, INI (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) July 4- July 17 Shipping activity slipped again from the year's high which was hit four weeks ago. As the summer lull took effect, the total of number of Seafarers shipping out stood at 1,166 during the past two weeks, compared to 1,450 in the previous reporting period. The number of engine department jobs dispatched underwent the small­ est change of the three departments, as the deck and engine categories suffered sharp decreases since the last report appeared. As job activity began to level off, a decrease in total registration also took place, dropping from 1,486 in the previous two weeks to 1,466. The slow down in the pace of job activity is being reflected in the number of SIU men who are registered on the beach. The number of men now on the beach has risen to 3,922 from the previ­ ous reporting period's fif?ure of 3.644. The shipping picture was brightest in Baltimore where the number of jobs dispatched more than doubled from the low figure appearing two weeks ago. Norfolk also witnessed an increase in activity while other East Coast Ports encountered a general slow down. The job situa­ tion on the West Coast showed a mixed pattern with Wilmington posting a sharp increase in the number of men shipping. San Francisco remained virtually un­ changed in comparison to the previous period, while things were slowing down on the shipping board in Seattle. The slower job situation also meant several changes in the seniority picture. The percentage of Class A men shipping jumped back over the 50 percent mark and now stands at 52 percent as compared to the low of 46 percent registered in the last report period. Class B registration went up a point to 34 percent, while the share of class C men dispatched dropped to 14 percent from the 21 percent mark of two weeks ago. SAfp AcfiV/fy r«y Oflt Siyi l» OH Tran. TOTAL letten T 0 New Ycrli 11 4 Philadelphia..31 leltimere .... 4 4 Nerfelk 2 2 JochseaviH#.. 0 1 Tampa 1 i Mebile 7 I NewOrieont.. 9 t Heattea 3 1 Wihnhiftaa ..0 1 San FraaciMa.. 4 3 Seattle .3 1 TOTALS ... 40 34 4 24 T 14 4 12 0 4 14 22 4 B 4 S 43 13 24 10 13 1 14 34 24 7 12 0 132 214 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 1 5 0 6 0 0 2 2' 0 1 0 1; 36 58 12 106 2 13 20 35 24 29 11 641 6 11 19 0 8 4 2 2 6 5 1 10 23 30 8 61 0 8 16 12 16 8 8 36 6 4 2 12 0 1 1 2 5 6 0 11 2 3 0 5 2 3 7 12 5 7. 2 0 0 3 2 5 3 6 1 2 1 2 0 3 10 9 3 22 0 6 11 17 12 n 1 2«|i 24 41 13 78 1 15 28 7 44 24 ' 27 M 20 34 6 60 2 10 15 27 7 7 9 23i 5 1 0 6 1 3 3 7 0 4 1 5 8 9 3 20 1 4 3 8 6 3 2 11 7 10 18 1 1 5 2 8 6 8 15 1 145 221 52 1 418 13 72 107 1 192 106 121 39 1 266i Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped Registered On The Beach Shipped TOTAL • CLASS B CLASS C Shipped CLASS Ai CLASS • GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 1 0 28 5 41 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2i 8 3 1 7 11 3 11 12 26 0 14 3 17 64 26 17 107 102 136 28 266 8 51 80 139 0 3 1 36 1 1 18 2 2 1 4 10 3 4 4 3 IS 9 1711 1^ 3 7 10 20 2 65!! 47 5 2 20 64 11 122 1 9 36 9 13 29 43 7, 0 2 3 5 7, 11 23 1 2 2 7 7 25 12 10 16 1 4 5 6 10 0 1< 7 2 2 0 13 20 3 1 10 1 2 3 10 18 j 5 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 3 8 0 11 2 4 5 11 3 4 33 10 76 0 2 9 0 1 23 32 33 5 19 1 0 9 1 24 39 0 0 6 58 19 20 5 1 39 6 103 70 88 19 177 0 26 85 111 3 8 0 1 0 0 23 8 31 58 83 20 161 3 31 44 4 0 0 78 6 0 0 1 3 2 0 0 5 37 6 0 11 11 21 5 0 10 10 20 3 0 1 1 1 4 2 6 11 20 24 26 7 57 5 35 3 6 17 13 2 2 4 8 0 0 6 15 6 6 5 46 4 25 11 8 29 22 19 48 55 64 1 140 3 21 42 12 1 57 266 140 57 I 463 409 547 117 ! 1673: 29 195 327 1 851 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ran Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston .. Wilmington San Francisco...;.... Seattle TOTALS Registered Registered Shipped Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROlip GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 3 "0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 11 1 18 52 78 4 8 19 15 38 11 33 5 49 4 20 5 11 8 3 1 12 0 4. 4 8 0 4 5 0 1 2 2 4 7 19 28 0 2 11 16 27 j 2 22 7 31 1 26 10 9 5 0 1 6 0 3 5 4 0 5 0 7i 1 3 4 0 0 1 1 1 7 0 8 1 4 7 0 2 5 5 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 12 16 0 2 2 4 8 15 2 12, 2 9 4 10 3 5 32 9 5 46 2 22 22 46; 4 30 5 20 6 21 17 43 20 13 35 1 2 21 10 32 3 0 21 4 18 8 8 20 1 2 1 4 1 3 0 4 3 3 7 0 1 1 1 2 18 4 24 2 2 5 2 9 3 14 1 18 0 7 5 2 3 15 2 20 0 5 9 14 1 5 3 9 1 7 10 2 59 189 27 1 275 11 108 87 1 206 31 137 30" 1 198 18 78 55 1 151 Shipped TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS C Shipped CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 20 1 1 15 3 2 8 11 0 4 6 12 22 49 20 22 91 47 135 20 202 17 50 70 137 0 0 0 0 5 9 2 4 0 30 0 24 4 5 11 16 0 4 3 7 31 88 12 20 7 73 0 54 7 24 23 47 18 1 0 4 6 5 7 2 6 7 10 1 2 3 4 8 0 0 1 1 7 13 2 5 1 6 8 2 0 5 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 10 0 11 0 2 3 5 0 2 6 15 10 31 8 4 6 35 0 26 1 10 13 33 0 8 4 12 30 43 12 85 23 72 12 107 3 44 48 95 0 2 0 2 21 20 43 30 2 65 5 100 6 80 33 41 0 0 ll 7 10 10 1 2 1 3 26 5 13 6 5 16 3 1 3 7. 18 32 12 7 7 35 54 2 7 7 8 17 0 3 0 3, 9 10 3 22, 8 32 2 42 1 11 13 25 5 35 29 1 67 198 151 67 1 416 158 494 66 1 718 38 202 250 1 490 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT CLASS A Registered CLASS B Sea GROUP 1-8 12 3 ALL 0 0 1 0 1 11 7 25 65 22 0 1 1 5 3 8 10 8 8 34 3 7 1 2 1 4 2 0 0 . 2 « 2 1 1 1 0 3 0 7 14 5 8 5 34 52 5 33 13 4 11 1 3 0 1 1 3 11 20 1 5 12 4 4 3 1 GROUP 12 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 2 3 10 IS 1 0 3 4 0 1 20 21 1 0 9 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 13 0 0 0 26 24 0 1 10 11 1 0 3 4 0 2 5 7 0 3 12 TOTALS 36 5 Registered Port Jlos jfy Phil Bal Nor Jae Tam.... Mob.... NO Hou Wil SF 73 36 107 | 252 Shipped CLASS A 1-8 12 106 | 123 14 GROUP 123 ALL 0 0 0 0 11 7 19 41 0 2 1 3 3 10 20 4 2 0 2 4 1 1 1 4 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 5 5 35 6 20 13 4 1 7 1 0 1 2 2 7 1 4 5 1 6 13 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 0 0 0 3 0 11 8 0 0 1 1 15 5 1 9 0 8 1 7 1 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 9 34 0 34 0 0 6 6 0 1 4 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 5 5 0 37 22 75 | 148 9 3 88 I 100 TOTAL Shipped Shipped CLASS C Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS 123 ALL ABC ALL 1-8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 15 67 34 41 11 15 0 0 0 3 1 0 4 3 0 9 4 ! 20 15 39 15 4 0 14 9 8 0 2 2 4 2 14 2 1 0 5 4 4 5 9 0 0 0 1 1 2 4 1 1 0 0 5 0 9 0 14 6 0 0 0 35 0 34 0 69 18 0 3 3 13 0 6 0 3 22i 10 7 3 1 0 1 2 4 1 0 0 1 2 10 10 0 1 7 1 e 5 7 7 0 7 13 25 8 1 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 7 13 1 4 57 38 89 218 8 4 12 27 20 19 27 81 13 4 2 2 2 2 0 6 2 4 4 14 13 5 21 45 25 12 74 129 80 33 16 21 16 4 4 5 18 6 25 59 5 9 11 33 GROUP 1 2 3 0 0 3 10 40 4 1 1 7 5 3 39 1 2 9 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 14 2 89 1 8 4 33 3 2 7 0 3 13 6 9 32 0 38 |..39148 100 39 | 287 119 198 122 295 | 734 30 3 B4 9 47 12 1 1 17 92 45 12 16 47 40 286 | 356 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAiB GROUP 1 23 1_45 221 52 59' 189 "27 i09 ' 36 107 313 446 186 Registered CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL I 418 13 72 107 1 192 106 121 39 | 266 _2J^ .55_64 I 140 I 275 11^08 87 I 206 31 137 30" 198, 18 78 58 i 151 12*106 I 123, 51'_ 22 75 148, 9_ 3 88 1100 i 252 "5 I 945 29 192 300 I 621 188 280 144 i 612''48 136 210 I 391 SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 3 42 12 5 33 29 0 38 1 8 "75 79 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS ALL A B C 57 286 140 57 I '67 198 151 67 39' f 39.148 100 39 J 163 612 391 163 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CiASS B GROUP GROUP ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 I ALL I 463 409 547 117JI073 29^ 195 327 I 551 416'l58 494 66 718 38 202 250 I 490 t 287 317 122 295 ,I 734 .... "30 40 286~ I 356 |1166l 884 1163"478 |2S25 97 437 863 [1397 �loe p«c« anem Aid To Shipbuilding Ok'd By President WASHINGTON—A one year extension of the 55 percent ceiling on ship construction subsidies has been signed into law by President Johnson. The House of Representatives had urged a two year extension, but Senate and Administra­ the extension, claim that had it tion pressure cut it back to not been approved it would cost one. As an off-shoot of tlie basic 1936 Merchant Marina Act providing that shipbuilding costs, up to 55 per cent, be paid to maintain par­ ity between certain U.S. flag op­ erators and their foreign competi­ tors, the law will insure the con­ tinuation of subsidies of up to 55 per cent on new cargo ships and 80 per cent for the reconstruction of passenger vessels for a one year period. The legislation is intended to offset the higher labor and conMruction costs in this country as compared to foreign shipping yards. The amount of subsidy on each ship is determined by the Maritime Administration and then authorized by the Secretary of Commerce. Subsidies to date have been running about $250 million a year. Shipbuilders and operators, who had appealed to the Senate for them from $500,000 to $600,000 more per ship. In the meantime, the Maritime Subsidy Board has proposed stiffer requirements for the sale or transfer of ships by subsidized operators. It plans to detwrmine whether the prospective buyer has the experince and money to op­ erate a ship before it approves a sale and releases the seller from any of his obligations under the construction subsidy contract. The MA also has proposed a new system for comparing US and foreign costs for subsidy purposes. It proposes to stop using the sin­ gle lowest cost foreign yard as a means for comparison. Instead, it would use the aver­ age cost of flve foreigu shipyards to compute the subsidy. This would make the US and foreign shipbuilding costs closer together and reduce the subsidy outlay to the government. By Col Tanner, Executive Vice-President Rail Discriminatory Rates Exposed An extensive investigation into the nation's railroad practice of dis­ criminatory rate slashing reveals more clearly than ever the true pic­ ture of practices that are Injurious to the health of inland water industry. Research by' the Common Carrier Conference of Domestic Water Carriers shows that the railroads have established a "countrywide pattern" of unfair rates and regional trade barriers that restrict the free flow of interstate commerce and made shipping their number one victim. Some typical examples of the rate barriers the railroads are setting up are; the Georgia poultry Industry draws its corn from Buffalo graineries. Georgians pay only $4.17 a ton for the 654-mile haul. To Maine, the best rate poultry farmers can get is $8.60 a ton. Inland barge lines compete with the rails in Georgia, therefore the lower rate. The freight rate charged by the railroads to move newsprint to Los Angeles is one half that charged to move the newsprint to Salt Lake City, a totally landlocked area. Grain exporters in land-locked Garden City, Kan., are charged at least three time more to get their commodities to Gulf ports than are shippers from Peoria, 111., where inland water carrier ply their trade. The railroads have the nerve to 4turn right around and attack the to make up the deficit, charge reregulations that are supposed to strictiveiy high rates to inland put an -end to discrimination that areas. would hurt competition. In a full The railroads coutd effortlessly page newspaper ad recently, the reduce their rates to inland areas railroads charged that the Am"rIcan public "will go on being tomorrow if they so desired and cheated out of billions of dollars trucking companies, whose rates annually from freight rates artifi­ run almost double that of rail car­ cially high by regulation which riers cannot effectively keep rates lower. kills off real competition." The water carriers have long de­ The rails are merely using two loop holes the Common Carriers manded that regulations which are Association uncovered in the In­ favorable toward the rails be ex­ terstate Commerce Act which ac­ tended to cover ail modes of trans­ tually allows rates discrimination if portation. Restrictions are con­ there are water carriers in one stantly being placed on the water area and not in another. These carriers while control of the rails are supposedly different "circum­ appears to be getting more and stances" and the railroads can more lax. legally cut the water carriers If these regulations cannot put throats. an end to the restrictive and un­ The Association, after some In­ fair rate discrimination, the water tense research published a 70-page carriers urge extension of anti­ analysis of rate making in the na­ trust laws to fit the situation and tion. put effective curbs on competition The conference found that al­ cutting. though railroads set rates colluThe key problem is that until siveiy, through price Axing bu­ some effective curbs are put on the reaus, substantially different railroad's rights to set rates as they charged charges are allowed for well please, the American public similar service when different rail­ will continue to pay biilions of roads were involved. doliars annually to the railroads, Also, the railroads are employ­ and the water carriers will con­ ing cut-throat practices in rate tinue to be subject to regulations making in areas where water car­ which will not allow at least equ.al riers are effective competition, and rights. The SlU-contracted Cable Ship Long Linos (Isthmian) U seen heading out to sea to lay the lines which will provide another link in the international telephone system. The Long Lines pays out deep-sea cable through her stern chute while traveling at speeds up to eight knots. The vessel is owned by the Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, a subsidiary of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, and is operated by Isthmian Lines, Inc. The Long Lines recently completed laying a 5,300 submarine cable between Hawaii and Japan to open a direct telephone link between the United States and the Orient. SlU Cable Ship Provides New Orient Phone Link A milestone in global communications was achieved earlier this month with the open­ ing of a 5,300-mile stretch of submarine cable between Hawaii and Japan whch, in conjunc­ tion with the existing cable between California and Hawaii, provides, for the first time, a direct telephone link between the United States and the subsidiary of tho American Tele­ The British have reported sim­ phone and Telegraph Company. ilar experience since completing Orient, Isthmian Lines operates tho ship parts of their around-the-world Seafarers Credited Instrumental in the laying of the cable was the SlU-contracted Long Lines, a 17,000-tan. $19-million vessel owned by the Trans­ oceanic Cable Ship Company, a Prelate Calls For More Aid To Fish Fleet GLOUCESTER—thousands of persons cheered here recently as Richard Cardinal Gushing •- of Boston blessed the fishing fleet as the final event of religious pageantry and merrymaking in the annual three-day fiesta. His Eminence called for great­ er federal aid to the fishing in­ dustry and said upon his return from Denver, Colo., he would visit U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy and urge his support of pending legi.slation. The Cardinal said he would in. pitalized in Boston with serious injuries suffered in a plctne crash, of the honor paid his brother, the late President, by the naming of a new fishing vessel bearing his name. The naming of the vessel after John Fitzgerald Kennedy Is being done wth the approval of his ; widow, Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, Altogether, 10,000 persons turned out for the celebration. Both Governor Peabody and form­ er Governor Volpe arrived by helicopter and at another point 16 fishermen carried on their shoulders a 600 pound statue of St. Peter, telephone network. When the for AT&T. With the Long Lines, a specially Commonwealth cable (as it is designed ship that carries 2,000 called) finally brought static-free miles ol cable and lays It at a telephoning to Australia, for in­ steady seven or ei^t knots, lay­ stance, calls from that country ing the cable seems almost routine, doubled almost immediately. More To Be Done although hurricanes and typhoons AT&T plans to lay some ll.MO prevent it from being completely additional miles of underwater so. The major operations are auto­ cables this year, at a cost of about matic. A huge machine, using $143-miIlion. This rate will slow what looks like two tractor threads ! down after next year, however, as facing each other, plays out the most of tho major global networks cable. Instruments keep an eye on will be completed, according to the tension, as uneven stresses Long I^ines. A total of six such cabies, in­ during the laying operation can change the transmission charac­ cluding Long Lines and British teristics of the thin copper con­ and Canadian facilities, will link North American and Europe by ductors inside the cable. the end of 1965. Five already are Foresight Essential A tremendous amount of plan­ in service, and a sixth, from ning goes into laying out the route Tuckerton, N.J.. to St. Hiiaire, next the Long Lines will follow in lay­ France, will be finished ing cable. In addition to typhoons summer. Tivo major links lie under the and hurricanes, undersea volca­ noes and deep valleys—many of Pacific — the recently completed which have never been charted— U.S.-Japanese cable and the Com­ monwealth cable from Vancouver, also present a major problem. Even tho slightest suspicion B.C., to Sydney, Australia, with that a volcano might lie on part way stations in Hawaii, Fiji and of the route Is enough to make New Zealand. Long Lines also is sinking in Long Lines detour. For example, the final length of Pacific cable the Pacific a supplementary cable -f^m japan to Guam-had to be which will hook up Hawaii and laboriously threaded through a San Luis Obispo, Calif. In addi­ chain of undersea volcanoes and tion, existing cable links with South America will be augmented ocean deeps. Both the United States and by a new cable, due for comple­ Great Britain are engaged In lay- tion by yearend, stretching from ^ global network of such tele- • Florida to St. Thomas and thenca phone cables. The recent Hawaii- ; to Caracas, Venezuela. This spurt o' intercontinental jgpan link, with way stations in Guam, Wake and Midway, is part cable-laying started less than 10 of an $80-million, 128-clrcuit sys- years ago with the first trans­ tem built jointly by Hawaiian and atlantic telephone cable which Japanese telephone companies and links Newfoundland and Scotland. That was 90 years after the first the AT&T. During its first week In service, successful transatlantic telegraph the volume of calls out of Japan cable was opened. Alexander Graham Bell .sur­ shot up some 30 per cent. (Radio previously was the main source mised when he first tried to send (Continued on page 17) of such calls.) �Pflfe Eirht SEAWAREMfl^ "LOG Submei^ed Atom Reactor Runs Navigation Devices Stocking Up By Robert A. Matthews, Vice-President, Controcts, & Bill Hall, Heodquorters Rep. A nuclear generator, sitting beneath 15,000 feet of water, on the ocean floor, is being used to power navigational aids 750 miles off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla., the Atomic Energy Commission has announced. house in Maryland. The small isotopic genera­ light The Generator has been placed tor was built for the AEG by in the "Systems for Nuclear the Martin Co., of Baltimore, which also developed a power storage system for the generator and a pressure housing for the electronic equipment. Measuring only 91^ inches in diameter and 14% inches high, the generator is capable of pro­ ducing seven watts of continuous power for about two years. The device is similar to that being used to produce power for two Department of Defense satel­ lites, automatic weather stations in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, and in the Gulf of Mexico and for a navigational bouy and Auxiliary Power" category by the AEC and designated SNAP-7E. It is powered by four cylinders in the center of the unit, each con­ taining pellets of stronium 90 alloyed with titinate in a relative­ ly insoluble solution. Heat gen­ erated by nuclear decay is con­ verted into electricity by 60 sets of thermocouples grouped around the fuel. The long life of the fuel, plus the fact that there are no moving parts in the unit insures long, trouble and maintenance free op­ eration. The AEC cited uses for the power unit in oceanographic research. GrainUnloading Provides Pumpman O-T, When -the Oiga (Sea Tramp) stopped in Balti­ more, Moi^ Kerngood, who sails in the deck de­ partment, headed for his favorite store, the SlU Sea Chest. After chewing the fat with several old friends, he returned to his ship with a load of purchases. Seven Seafarers Receive Lifetime $150 Pensions NEW YORK—Seven veteran SIU men—Victor Tube, John W. McCaslin, Alvah F. Burris, Frank S. Brooks, John F. Elliot, Faustino Orjales and Martin Pederson—have been awarded $150 monthly pension checks to insure that their retirement years might be spent financially worry-free. and H. Towing Company. He The latest awards bring to District and worked for the Ann G. Arbor Railroad. He became a took his last deep sea voyage on 45 the number of Seafarers re­ union member in Frankfort, Mich­ the Del Valle (Delta). Elliot makes tired in 1964. igan. Alvah Burris, 60, ended his active days as a Seafarer as Chief Electrician aboard the Robin Trent (Robin Lines). He joined the union in Balti­ more and sailed Tube McCaslin in the engine dePederson Victor Tubo, 65, joined the partment. A World War II veteran, union in New York and worked Burris was born in North Carolina and will spend his retirement there with his wife. Pearl. Elliot sailed for many years as a member of the steward depart­ ment after joining the SIU in Mobile. He later switched divi­ sions and became a member of the SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union when he went to work for the Burris Brooks his way up through the ranks to the post of chief steward. A native of the Philippines, Tubo became a U.S. citizen and estab­ lished residence in Brooklyn. He Elliot Orjoles last sailed deep sea aboard the Fairland (Sea-Land) before illness forced his retirement. World War II veteran John W. McCaslin also is terminating his calling career for medical reasons. He became a member of the steward department after joining the SIU in Norfolk. McCaslin, 60, was born in Tennessee and will make his home with his sister, Mrs. J. E. Roberts, of Paris, Tenn. A special disability pension was awarded to oldtimer Frank S. Brooks, 67. Brother Brooks was a member of the SIU-Great Lakes his home in Mobile. Orjales is another veteran member of the steward depart­ ment. He became a member of the SIU in Houston and ended his sailing days when he shipped on the Hercules Victory (Sea Tramp). A native of Spain, he is now a resident of Baltimore. Pedersen, 67, was born in Nor­ way and became a U.S. citizen. He shipped in the deck department and ended a long career as a Sea­ farer aboard the Del Norte (Delta Steam Ship Co.). Brother Peder­ son joined at Galveston and will reside in Philadelphia. Alaskan Dam Project Seen Dangerous To Fish Industry SEATTLE — The proposed Rampart Canyon Dam and Reservoir project on the Yukon River in Alaska, which was brought under critical discussion at the recent SIUNA Fish and Cannery Workers' Special Legislative Confer­ the subsistent Ashery and commer­ ence in Washington, has be­ cial Ashery of the Yukon River come the object of an ever-in­ creasing controversy, with the conservation aspect a major fac­ tor. Some observers contend that construction of the dam would be disastrous to the Ashing industry in the area, as the river carries, in addition to resident Ash, huge migrations of Ave species of PaciAc salmon, some of which mi­ grate seasonally. These are the Chinook or king, the chum or dog, the coho or sil­ ver, the pink or humpback and the sockeye or red. Resident Ash include pike, arctic grayling, white Ashes, ciscoes and Inconnue. The dam would block salmonspawning runs, they say, which would result in a loss of catch in JAiru, 1M« system. Opposition Publicized The Alaska Conservation Soci­ ety, the main opponent of the pro­ posed dam, has distributed copies of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife report to the Army Corps of Engineers on the destructive effects the dam would have on Ash and wildlife resources. In view of the senseless exter­ mination of wildlife in the area, the ACS urged that the "Rampart Canyon Dam and Reservoir not be authorized for construction." The scope of the dam and waters must be known for one to fully appreciate the gravity of the prob­ lem, Acs points out. The con­ crete dam would rise 530'feet with a top length of 4,700 feet. Two questions pertaining to evacuators were recently received at headquarters. They come from George E. Phillips, aboard the Penn Carrier, who asks if the company can use shoreside personnel to main­ tain diesel evacuators after 5:00 PM to avoid paying overtime. Question No. 1: "The ship is a tanker, carrying grain. We have six diesel evacuators. According to the Agreement the Pumpman takes care of them. Can the company knock us, or one of us off at 5:00 P.M. and let shoreside personneLoperate them to keep from paying over­ time." Answer: No. As these are ship evacuators and the Pumpman is re­ quired to maintain same during his regular working hours as part of hit routine duties, he is entitled to the overtime after 5:00 P.M. and be­ fore 8:00 A.M. for maintaining the evacuators. Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement-Memorandum of Understand­ ing, Tankers in the Grain Trade, Paragraph 3 (a): "It has been agreed that when the ship's evacuators are in use that it will be the Pump­ man's duty to maintain these machines, such as standing by when they are running, changing oil, greasing, refueling them and doing general maintenance and repair work as can be done aboard ship. On ships having electric evacuators, it shall be the pumpman's duty to plug in the electric connections 4^ — and change plugs during regular bers are required to stand by after working hours without the payment butterworthing machines are in of overtime." operation?" Question No. 2; "The Fireman Answer: One (1) man is re­ requests overtime when diesel quired to stand by machines while evacuators are in use." Answer: Since ship's power is they are in operation. In the event not being used to operate these the machines must be shifted, a evacuators, the Fireman Water- minimum of three (3) men must tender would not be entitled to re­ be used to perform this work. Reference: Standard Tanker ceive overtime. Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article III, Section Agreement, Memorandum of 21 (e), which reads as follows: Understanding, Paragraph 6: "(e) A minimum of three men "When evacuators are being used shall be required for the purpose to work cargo, after 5 p.m. and be­ of shifting butterworthing ma­ fore 8 a.m., the Areman water- chines. When butterworthing ma­ tender on watch is entitled to over­ chines are in operation one man time the same as he is on a freight- shall be required to stand by the ship when the ship's winches are machines. The man who is stand­ being used to work cargo. This ing by the machines shall do no would apply whether they are other work. However, the other working one or more of these men may he required to perform evacuators." other work between 8 a.m. and Standard Freightship Agreement, 5 p.m. Monday through Friday." Article IV, Section 29—Working A question from William R. Cargo (b) and (c), which reads as Stone of the Ocean Ulla concern­ follows; ing 2nd Cook and Baker's duties (b) "When cranes or other shm-e was also received and answered equipment is employed exclusively by the Contract Department. in the handling of cargo, and if Question: A tanker normally ship's gear and deck machinery is not being used, no overtime will be carries a 2nd Cook and Baker. paid to men on watch Monday When a Tanker hauls grain and goes under the Freighter Agree­ through Friday." c) "When cranes or other shore ment, does the 2nd Cook and equipment is employed for the Baker become a Night Cook and handling of cargo and the ship's Baker and perform his duties dur­ gear and deck machinery is used ing the hours set forth for Night to trim cargo, conveyors, etc., and Cook and Baker in the Freighter ship's steam furnishes the power Agreement? Answer: The Freightship Work­ for such operations, the Watertender, Fireman Watertender or ing Rules apply in this case: the Fire-tube Fireman on watch shall Tanker Wage Scale applies. receive overtime after 5 p.m. and Reference: Standard Freightship before 8 a.m. Monday through Agreement, Article V, Section 4. Friday." Night Cook and Baker, 2 a.m. to An interesting query was re­ 10 a.m. In American ports, the ceived from Clyde L. Van Epps, Night Cook and Baker shall work ship's delegate on the Arizpa con­ on a schedule between 6 a.m. and cerning overtime for wipers on 6 p.m. as set forth by the Steward weekends. except on days of arrival. In all Question: "Please let me know ports, the Night Cook and Baker if the Wiper that is turned to on shall work on a schedule between a week-end to blow tubes, and 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as set forth by after finishing with blowing tubes, the Steward except on days of he still has a few minutes before arrival. one hour is up, may the Engineer In submitting questions and require him to change the fuel oil work situations for clarification, filter, or strainer. Is he entitled to delegates and crews are reminded an extra hour of overtime, being once again to provide as much that it is a different job, although detail as possible setting forth the he did it within the first hour." circumstances of any dispute. Be­ Answer: The Engineer may re­ sides those mentioned, some of the quire the Wiper to change the members who were sent clarifi­ fuel oil filter or strainer without cations on various subjects during the payment of additional over­ the past few days included the time provided this work was per­ following: Oscar Cooper, ship's formed within the hour allocated delegate, Marore; F. L. David, for blowing tubes. engine delegate, Transhudson; J. W. Canard, Midland ship's Joseph Magyar, engine delegate, delegate, asks a question concern­ Oceainic Wave; J. R. Thompson, ing butterworthing operations. Eagle Traveler; Nolan J. Savoic, Question: "How many crewmem- ship's delegate. Steel Surveyor. �-iMr-M. UM 1 too »-;v 'fak* Nlaa 'Jinxed' Texas Towers Vanishing into History The last of three Texas Tower radar stations was silenced this month bringing to a close an eight-year history that included the death of 28 men who drowned after one of the slapanese Set New Shipbuilding Trend towers collapsed during a severe storm and sank in the ocean depths. Aa interesting sidelight on current trends in world shipping was Constructed in 1956 and"*". given by a Japanese shipbuilder on a recent visit to New Orleans. 1957, the three Texas Towers The visitor, Takeichi Matsumoto, an ofHcial of the giant Mitsubishi were to give the United States Heavy Industry Co., said his firm and the government of Japan will By Lindsay Williams. Vice-President. Gulf Area begin construction in November of tankers in the 150,000 deadweight tons class. . His company is now completing the deck design for vessels of this class. To give you an idea of the size of such ships, the Queen Mary is 81,000 deadweight tons. The SlU-manned super tanker, Manhattan, the world's largest merchant vessel, is 106,000 tons. These huge ships represent technological development of the highest order which displaces competing ships on a wholesale basis. For ex­ ample, the Manhattan can carry the equivalent In dry or liquid bulk cargo of 11 Liberty ships or eight T-2 Tankers. , Shipbuilders and shipowners the world over are going in for further automation and other technological advances. All this adds up to the fact that the SIU is engaged in a constant battle to maintain its favorable job ratio which for many years has been the best in the industry. The shipping boom seems to have subsided slightly in Mobile but the dispatchers still are doing a "land office" business at job calls in New Orleans and Houston. -f The Noberto Capay, a Liberty caught a plane to the Alabama Navigation C-2, took a full crew port to take the job. A. W. "Red" in Houston. The Del Sol Delta Hansen made the bosun's mate Lines crewed up after a lay-up in job on the Del Mar off the board New Orleans. In addition, a num­ in Houston. Blanton "Mac" . Mcber of pay-offs and sign-ons kept Gown, who last sailed AB on the the job turn-over moving at a Etna Elizabeth was making all brisk pace. the calls in Houston and should Among the old timers who be "long gone" by now. Freddie turned out for the July member­ Johnson, who last was chief cook ship meeting in New Orleans was on the Seatrain Louisiana, is look­ Philip Coica who retired on the ing for any chief cook's job. After SIU pension plan about six sailing chief steward on the Trans months ago. He asked that he be Orient, Red Grant is registered remembered to all his friends and for a chief cook's job. former shipmates, who, he says, Among those registered in he misses. Mobile and expected to be ready "Tell 'em all tliat 1 wish them to ship soon are W. W. Christian, smooth sailing," Phil said. "You getting acquainted with his fam­ can also say for me that this is ily again after spending about 10 the best Union anywhere, with the months as steward on the Halcyon best conditions and the finest Panther; Guy Whitehurst, who health and welfare and retirement last was on the Alcoa Master, programs." down from the East Coast and looking for an oiler or fireman's Phil visits the hall in New Or­ leans once or twice a week to look job; Norman Hall, who has been up old acquaintances. We hope he sailing out of the Gulf since 1939, enjoys his well-earned retirement usually as chief cook or steward, taking a breather at his home In for many years to come^ Mobile; Kenny Lewis, who last Another oidtimer on hand was Baldy Bollinger. Baidy had the sailed as bosun on the Del Santos, opportunity to celebrate his birth­ C. J. Beck, waiting for an elec­ day after the meeting. He wasn't trician's job after getting off the telling his age, but take it from Alcoa Runner for a rest and a chance to sea his son, who also us; he is old enough. sails SIU, and Emie Odom, fit for On meeting day in Houston, duty and raring to go in Group 1, Jay Cohen made an oiler's job on deck department, after checking the Neva West. The ship was in in at the homtital for a hernia Mobile where the branch was un­ repair. Hia last ship also was the able to fill the rating and Jay Alcoa Runner. EVERY If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. YOUR eight minutes of additional warn­ ing time in which to prepare for an enemy attack. But the towers, whose mricin function was to forewarn an Im­ pending tragedy, ironically be­ came instrument of tragedy them­ selves. Supported on three pilings driven deep- Into the ocean floor, the towers were, captives of any capricious whim of either the wind or the ^a. Launched In 1955 When the first 6,000 ton steel platform was launched in June, 1955, it jammed on the ways of the Bethlehem Steel Company. Workmen had to await high tide before tugs could drag it out to sea. Tower Two was then posi­ tioned about 100 miles east of Boston; Tower Three about 25 miles south of Nantucket Island and Tower Four about 100 miles southeast of New York City. Tow­ er One was never built. The radar posts sported three bubble-domed antennae, and were awarded the monicker Texas Tow­ er because they resemble pump­ ing stations erected in the Gulf of Mexico to tap submarine oil deposits. However, that was where the resemblance ended as the radar platforms were meant to be per­ manent; they were staffed by up­ wards of 80 men, and they were in open ocean above water many times deeper than that found off the coast of Texas. Tragedy Strikes Tragedy on Tower Four struck on the night of January 5, 1961, when after a severe slashing by winds and waves, the $21 million structure collapsed and all aboard were drowned. During the latter part of 1962, the Air Force decided that the Towers offered little protection against the high velocity missiles that were being developed, and sold them for scrap. During the salvage operation on Texas Two another mishap oc­ curred. Its platform was filled with a buoyant substance and its pilings were blasted out from un­ der it. Two seagoing tugs attached cables and began towing the twostory structure toward shore. But the Tower promptly capsized atop a wave and sank, costing the con­ tractor $150,000. Movlns? Notify SIU, Welfare Seafarers and SIU families who apply for maternity, hos­ pital or surgical benefits from the Welfare Plan are urged to keep the Union or the Wel­ fare Plan advised of any changes of address while their applications are being proc­ essed. Although payments are often made by return mail, changes of address (or illegible return addresses) delay them when checks or "baby bonds" are returned. Those who are moving are advised to notify SIU headquarters; or the Wel­ fare Plan, at 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. . The last of the three "Texas" towers, erected by the Air Force to function as a radar station, is seen as it maintained its solitary vigil 100 miles off Cape Cod in the Atlantic. A similar station collapsed and disappeared In the high seas 80 miles southeast of New York City on January 15, 1961, taking the lives of 28 men who were aboard the structure. The artificial islands were supported on three pilings driven deep in the ocean floor and were designed to give the coun­ try eight minutes of warning time before an enemy attack. West Coast Shipbuilders Hit MA Chief Johnson SAN FRANCISCO—West Coast shipbuilders don't see eye to eye with Federal Maritime Administrator Nicholas John­ son on Pacific Coast shipbuilding conditions, and Americanflag shipping procedures as a "Despite this built-in disadvan­ whole. The Western Shipbuilding tage, West Coast yards bid on vir­ Association's president, Arthur A. Farr, criticized Johnson's remarks before the San Francisco Propel­ ler Club, declaring the Adminis­ trator's comment on martime sub­ sidies could have lasting detri­ mental ramifications on the In­ dustry. On Johnson's prediction that the subsidy program would sky­ rocket In cost from a present $350 million a year to $2 billion by 1985, Farr said in a letter to the MA chief: "If In 20 years the to­ tal subsidy package is to go up 5.7 times . . . then one would ob­ viously presume that shipbuilding costs are going up at an alarmrate. "But In reality." Farr said, "the opposite is true. According to an MA survey for 1957-63, new ship selling prices in the U.S. have dropped 18 per cent while the consumer Index went up 8.3 per cent." The WSA president expressed concern about Johnson's statement that Pacific Coast yards should be­ come more competitive and get in additional bids if they wanted to Increase their share of contract awards. "We feel," Farr's letter said, "that we should again point to your own agency's determination last year that shipbuilding costs are more than 4 percent high­ er on the Pacific Coast." He pointed out most of the price differential could be attribute to higher steel and transportation costs that were beyond the realm of the shipbuilders. tually every job that is offered and on where there is any hope at all of Pacific Coast participation," Farr remarked. But it is no easy matter attempt­ ing to overcome the cost differen­ tial, the shipping executive claimed. "After all, four per cent plus of a $10 millioa shipbuilding contracts is a substantial item." Radio Aids Chesapeake Bay Traffic BALTIMORE — A direct radio communications service for ves­ sels moving In Maryland's Chesa­ peake Bay, installation of which is expected to be completed by the middle of this month, has been in­ augurated by the Port Authority here. The new two-way system makes it possible for Bay pilots aboard inbound and outbound vessels to talk directly with each other as well as with shore stations. In addition to portable transis­ tor sets which pilots wiU carry with them, the system requires construction of three repeater sta­ tions along tha center and upper Bay. • Cost of the system, estimated at $125,000, will be underwritten by three groups—the Maryland Au­ thority, the Association of Main­ land Pilots and the BAltimore Maritimo Exchange. �Pac* Ttfi By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Fnrnen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes SEArARBRS JrOf ti, 1M4 LOO Better Jobless Benefits Urged For Lakes Seamen WASHINGTON—Senator Eugene J. McCarthy (D-Minn.) has called for new legislation to eliminate "severe discrimina­ Busy Season On Great Lakes tion against unemployment benefit rights of Great Lakes Shipping in the port of Cleveland continues to be good and has seamen. only a few book men registered on the Board. "For many years," Senator during the winter months when After working six seasons on the sandboat, MV Scobell, Mike DrewMcCarthy said, "Great Lakes their need is greatest." niak finally piled off and is on the beach waiting for a wheelsman's 'Broadside' By Carrier Routs Red Trawler PORTSMOUTH, England— A Russian trawler used for surveillance in the North Sea off Denmark got a "broad­ side" from the giant Amer­ ican aircraft carrier Essex— and left the scene of the bat­ tle unscathed except for major injuries in the dignity department. The Red vessel was running back and forth across the bow of the U.S. carrier, taking photographs and creating a nuisance when Capt. William Rhett Meyer order his helms­ man to turn the Essex upwind of the trawler, and then gave the order to; "Blow tubes!" Amidst a cloud of greasy, foul gases and smoke, the smog-covered Russian ship beat I hasty retreat. Minnesota, the Senator said, have been denied unem­ job on one of the big Lake boats. Jcdm C. Robinson came out of re­ seamen ployment compensation coverage and several other Great Lakes tirement long enough to make a couple trips and la talking about re­ states have adjusted their unem­ tiring again. George Kohler is back on the beach again after making ployment compensation laws to a trip as passenger porter on the Steamer James Davidson. conform to the intent of the fed­ Chicago Port Agent Scottie Aubusson reports that shipping has been eral law. extremely good and is not expected to change with many vacation "Ohio has failed to do so, and relief jobs now being offered. Carlo Lopparo and Joe Sadorowskl were because the federal law extending recently discharged from the hospital and both men returned to work. unemployment compensation cov­ Arthur tVentworth, Ordinary Seaman on the Milwaukee Clipper, was off erage to seamen does not have an for a week,and stayed home baby sitting with his son while his wife enforcement provision, there is no was in the hospital having their second baby. They now have another way at present to get uniform boy and our congratulations to the Wentworths. treatment for seamen. Action is Gilbert Blasek recently shipped as a permanent AH aboard the long overdue to correct this in­ Steamer J. Clare Miller to help pay for a new home he bought in North­ equity," Senator McCarthy said. ern Michigan where he intends to do some extensive hunting and fish­ NEW YORK—Two veteran tugThe McCarthy bill (S. 2986) ing during the off-season. would amend the Internal Revenue men, members of the SlU-Inland Duluth reports quite a few that the Teamsters want to pick Code to withhold unemployment entry-rated men registered; how­ up these cars at the very edge of Boatmen's Union, have been as­ tax credits of maritime employers ever, there is a shortage of rated the unloading ramp, which the sured lifetime pensions. in states where the state law does men in this port. SIU old-timer ILA won't go for. Joining the growing number of not conform to the intent of the Tom Dunne went aboard the Chicago Port Council officials names receiving $150 per month federal statute. Steamer Otto Reiss at the coal attended all day sessions last Senator McCarthy also intro­ docks last time in. and we heard week on this issue and pledged pensions after their retirement duced the same provision as an his new checked suit was charcoal total support to Local 19, ILA. amendment to the Administration grey by the time he got back to bill (S. 1542) which provides for a I am sure the American tax­ The St. Lawrence Seaway has the hall. Lou Little, Duluth's pro­ payer would be happy to learn major revision of the unemploy­ turned out to be a real bonanza fessional relief oiler, shipped on that the champagne used when ment insurance system. a vacation relief job. "It appears unlikely that Con­ for Canadian and foreign flag launching a ship must be of the Shipping in the port of Alpena gress will act in this session on operators, while U.S. flag opera­ remain good with a shortage of domestic variety. Under the terms the Administration bill," McCar­ tors on the Great Lakes have men registered in the Steward's of the Merchant Marine Act of thy said. "In that case, I believe reaped little benefit from the Department. The Steamer J. B. 1963, only products of domestic we should act separately to re­ waterway. This view was ex­ Ford, Huron Portland Cement manufacture and origin can be move this inequity which has re­ pressed by Lake Association Pres­ Company, recently went to the used in the construction of sub­ sulted in great hardship to Great ident James A. Hirshfield in Jarvis Dyus testimony before a Senate sub­ shipyard for repairs and many of sidized shipping, which includes Lakes seamen." committee studying transportation from a life of hard work on the the crewmembers are taking ad­ the champagne. McCarthy, a member of We are happy to report that the inland waterways are IBU old- theSenator vantage of the time off. This Senate Committee on Finance, on the Great Lakes and the Sea­ vessel is expected to be back in following beefs have been settled: timers Louis D. Dyus and Harry which deals with tax and social way. Boland & Cornelius Steamship "The Seaway has made it noanoperation within a week. security legislation, said the Ad­ datory," the LCA spokesman said, Detroit is still leading all other Company: Steamer D. P. Thomp­ Jarvis. ministration supports enactment of A chief engineer with the ports in shipping both permanent son: Checks for double-time wages legislation along lines of his pro­ "that sooner or later Great Lakes vessel operators be given the and vacation relief jobs. The SIU- were mailed to all departments, Sabine Towing Co. of Port Arthur, posed bill. means of acquiring modern, Atlantic & Gulf District con­ representing grievance settled Texas, Brother Dyus recently re­ efficient vessels at competitive tracted Chatham, Waterman when crew worked Saturday-Sun­ tired at age 65 and will receive a costs. This cannot be done under Steamship Company, recently day during fit-out. normal pension for the rest of his present conditions without Fed­ paid off in Toledo and we shipped The Clarification Committee re­ eral assistance." a full crew to this vessel. Vern cently ruled that overtime submit­ life. He was born in Mobile, Ala., The Lake's shipping official Ratering, the SIU's professional ted by crew-members of the D. P. but has worked for the Texas tow­ said that the Canadians have been 'BR' who was registered on the Thompson for work performed on ing company since 1937. Dyus also eminently successful in capturing beach only one day, made a job June 1, 1964, would be paid at makes his home in Port Arthur the international trade in bulk aboard the Chatham. Yes, that's the regular time and one half with his wife Charlotte. commodities between the United right, he got the 'BR' job. rate, in addition to double time. States and Canada. He said that Senator Warren G. Magnuson, Memorial Day fell on Saturday, Jarvis, a 55-year-old tug Cap­ Democrat of Washington, recently May 30, 1964, and as per contract, tain with the Curtis Bay Towing WASHINGTON — While the the Canadians now carry more introduced a proposed amendment is to be observed the following Co. of Philadelphia, was forced to world's merchant marine set an than 80 per cent of this trade. to the current Vessel Exchange Monday, which was June 1. abandon his career because of 111 all-time high in 1963 in tonnage He noted that Canadian operators, are given a 35 per cent vessel Law in the Senate to enable Great Vacation pay for the 1963 season health and will receive a $150 and number of ships, the United construction subsidy. Lakes ship operators to trade-in States shipping fleet slipped a monthly disability pension. From 1950 to 1961, the LCA antiquated vessels for more mod­ was collected for James Thomp­ Capt. Curtis commanded the tug few notches, decreasing by two ern vessels in the Defense Re­ son and Fred Mull. Bonus money Sewell's Point before his retire­ per cent in the tally recently re­ spokesman said, only 26 new ships was collected for Anseim Kenny j serve fleet. leased by the Maritime Admin­ and 11 conversions were added to ; ment and had been with the com­ istration. the Great Lakes Fleet. Of the 37, Frank J. Kelley, Michigan At­ ($216.52). pany since 1946. Born of a seafar­ Reiss Steamship Company: only six will carry 25,000 tons. torney General, and the Depart­ As of the first part of 1964, ing father in North Carolina, he ment of Resource Development of Bonus and vacation pay was col­ now makes his home with his wife the world total stands at 18,033 In terms of lifting capability of Michigan State University, will lected for Clarence Lenliart Adair in Haverton, Pa. Capt. Cur­ ships and 194.2 million dead­ tonnage, during the period of meet on July 28, in Lansing, ($313.00) who sailed on the C. C. tis is the father of three children weight tons over the same period 1950 to 1965, the Canadians will have built ships that have a trip Michigan to discuss the low water West. of 1962. Huron Portland Cement Com­ —Ronald, 16; Donald, 11 and levels affecting the municipal The Maritime Administration capacity of 1.2 million tons as Gayle, 2. water supplies, harbors and com­ pany: A day's wages was collected continues to rank the U.S. first, against 754,300 for the U.S. Great for Orval Hopkins and W. Doyle mercial terminals. but the listing may be slightly Lakes bulk fleet. "Growth of the Canadian fleet The Grain Millers are still on because of duplication of jobs. Ed tarnished. Two-thirds of the fig­ stJ-ike in Duluth with no sign of a Santamour was mailed additional ure credited to the United States is all the more phenomenal," settlement in the near future. vacation pay ($94.38). is in the reserve fleets on inactive Hirshfield said, "when it is real­ Kinsman Marine Transit Com­ Headquarters wishes to re­ status and much of it is even ized that only 9 per cent of all Five of Duluth's six elevators are Great Lakes traffic is domestic to shut down and all five grain pany: Transportation was collected mind Seafarers that men- who considered obsolete. are choosy about working cer­ elevators in Superior, Wisconsin for Frank Kasperski. Out of 2,656 vessels listed for Canada. Obviously the expansion Gartland Steamship Company: tain overtime cannot expect an the U.S., 1,682 are government of the Canadian fleet is aimed at are inactive. The Grain Workers are holding out for substantial Bonus and vacation pay was col­ equal number of OT hours with ships. Of this .figure 1,639 are in capturing the international trade lected for Ray Chrlsti. the rest of their department. In the reserve fleet — 43 ships on in bulk commodities. fringe benefits. Erie Navigation Company: M. V. some crews men have been active duty. Only 974 vessels are "Our vessels, because they can­ In Chicago, we are now engaged in contract negotiations with the Lockwood: J. Ventresca recently turning down unpleasant OT privately owned. In actuality, not meet this and other foreign jobs and then demanding to tlien, the U.S. active merchant flag competition, have been virtu­ recently won Cinch Manufactur­ collected 30 hours overtime for ally eliminated from the trade," ing Plant and Industrial Precision operating the bow-thrust equip­ come up with equal overtime fleet totals 1,017 ships. Company in the UIW division of ment. The company installed, a when the easier jobs come -lor t,. Second-ranked Great Britain, he said. the SIU. We have submitted pro­ bow-thruster during the offseason This practice is unfair to Sea­ with 2,206 ships, has more vessels posals and are now awaiting word and the Union had to negotiate a farers who take OT jobr as they plying the sailing routes than from the company when we can new work clause covering the op­ come. America. eration of this equipment. The The general objective is to sit down and talk. The 5 per cent growth rate of Local 19 of the International pumpman will be paid the over­ equalize OT as much as possible world merchant marine can be at­ Longshoremen's Association are time rate when operating the bow- but if a man refuses disagree­ tributed to a tonnage increase of in a dispute with the Teamos con­ thruster after 5:00 P.M. and be­ able jobs there is no require­ 12.3 million .during 1963. Some was scrapped, cerning the unloading of foreign fore 8:00 A.M. Monday through ment that when an easier job 3.7 million tons cars and their delivery to the Saturday and at all times when comes along he can maV- up the 406,000 tons removed through pick-up plaza that is a short dis- required to operate this equip­ overtime he turned down before. losses, and approximately 280,000 tons converted tq..inland trade.' tanc* from the dock. It seems ment on Sundays and Holidays. IBU Lists Two More Pensioners Foreign Ships Dominating Seaway Traffic U.5. Fleet Lags; World Shipping Up Turned Down OT? Don'i Beef On $$ �S^E d PA R Bn S' & tf "Aofienee^ffe's SfiH On NumW One REAPPORTIONMENT STANDARDS. Recent Supreme Court rulings which directed nine states to redistrict may give a good chance to a bill, presently before Congress, which would set standards for apportion­ ment of House of Representatives seats. The bill, introduced by Repre­ sentative Emanuel Celler (D.-N.Y.) and supported by the AFL-CIO, would provide that no congressional district within a state may vary by more than 15 percent from the average population of the states districts, and provides that districts must be compact, to prevent shap­ ing of the districts for political reasons. The bill gives form to the Supreme Court ruling which held that congressional 'districts should be equal in population, but gave no guidelines to follow. J. CONGRESS FACES BUSY SESSION. Congress face a heavy work load in the wake of civil rights legislation which may keep the two houses in session until after Labor Day, with time off for the Demo­ cratic Convention. Among bills still pending are: health care for the elderly which is still in the House Ways and Means Committee; mass transit bill to help urban transportation problems which has passed the Senate and been reported by a House committee; a special $238 million program to aid the poverty-i-idden Appalachia area which is still in committee in both the Senate and the House; minimum wage .coverage extension which is. in the House committee; and establish­ ment of an automation commission, still in a House Committee. 4" 4" 4 INDEPENDENT STAND. Republican senators for eight states have taken a stand directly opposite that of Presidential nominee Senator Barry Goldwater, declaring themselves In support of the. United Na­ tions, a stronger social'security program, and civil rights legislation. The senators issued a "Declaration of Principles" which stated that "Extreme proposals are not within the scope of these (Republican Party) principles, do not meet the issues of our times, cannot survive the sweep of history and are not in the interest of the Nation or our Party. Signers of the declaration were J. Glenn Beall (Md.); Clifford Case (N.J.); John Sherman Cooper (Ky.); Jacob Javits and Kenneth Keating (N.Y.); Thomas Kuchel (Cal.); Leverett Saltonstall (Mass.) and Hugh Scott (Pa.) Talented young string Instru­ mentalists' from throughout the the US and Canada we now par' ticlpatlng in the sixth annual Con­ gress of Strings summer school. The 100 finalists selected through commundty auditions are receiving Instruction from noted oonduotors at the school sponsored by the American Federation of Musif^ans at Michigan State University, June 21 through August 15: The conductors are Mishel Piastro, Alfred Wallenstein, Richard Burgin and Victor AUesandro. The union pays all expenses of- the students, who will appear in a series of public concerts. 4 4^ 4' A seven-week strike by 4,000 Electrical, Radio and MacUne Workers against Philco Corp. has won improved economic benefits, stabilized working conditions, and preserved work rules and- condi­ tions won step by step over a 30year period. Members of lUE Lo­ cals 101 and 102 ratiffed a threeyear pact with the Ford Motor Co. subsidiary that gives workers wage hikes of three per cent a year and a minimum of seven cents an hour. Other benehts gaiped in­ clude an increase in pension bene­ fits, improvements in insurance and seniority protection. 4" 4 4" The Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers have negotiated a twoyear agreement with the Sinclair Oil Co., the first settlement in contract talks between the union and some 600 companies. The pact provides early pension Incentives and vacation benefits In a con­ tract package said to be the equivalent of a 4.5-peroent wage increase. The agreement covers workers at Marcus Hook, Pa., East Chicago, Ind., Houston, Tex., and Sinclair, Wyo. • Over two months have passed since the Maritime Grievance Committee held its first benefits for more than 40,000 meeting on May 13. Another meeting was members after workers struck for held in June and that has been the extent 16 hours at Firestone. Goodyear of the activities of a committee that was and General Tire & Rubber Co. formed by the Government for the purpose negotiated imtil a final agreement was reached. The three-year of dealing with grievances arising out of agreement provides an increase administration of the cargo preference law in monthly pension benefits from and other shipping problems. $2.40 to $2.50 times years of serv­ The committee, whose purported function ice -to $3.25 per year for those was to deal with these problems on a day who retire after Aug. 1, 1964. to day basis, has certainly not lived up to 4^ 4 4 The Baltimore City Council has what was expected of it. The government unanimously passed a labor-sup­ is still taking its head in the sand position ported minimum wage bill, but when it comes to enforcement of the Cargo Mayor Theodore R. McKel^ is Preference Law, and the other grievances taking his time in deciding of the maritime industry have been met with whether to sign the measure or not. either apathy or indifference. McKeldin has passed the legisla­ The formation of the committee is an out- tion to the city solicitor's office: growth of the boycott by AFL-CIO Maritime for ruling as to whether the city •Unions of grain shipments to Russia. The has the authority to regulate wages. The state of Maryland has unions called off their boycott with the un­ derstanding that all problems concerning fu­ no minimum wage law. The bill would set a $l-an-hour ture grain shipments would be openly dis­ wage fioor for some 2,000 workers cussed with the unions fully participating. not presently covered by the fed­ Thus, the Maritime Grievance Committee eral Fair Labor Standards Act. was formed and was intended to be a vehicle Dominic Fornaro, Baltimore AFL- where the problems of the maritime indus­ CIO president said labor had sought a much broader bill, which try could be given a full hearing and could included a $1.25 wage limit and be acted on promptly. But the Grievance Committee has fallen overtime premium pay, but none­ theless backed the legislation far short of the goals that were originally adoptefi as. a first step. projected for it. Instead of prompt attention 4 4 .4 to maritime's problems, the record shows Nearly 2,350 steelworkers at six that no action of any consequence has been Kennecott Copper Corp. refineries have gone on strike in the face of taken to alleviate the problems that plague what union officials decree an "un­ the Maritime Industry. If there is to be any realistic" company wage dffer and solid achievement it is hoped that the Griev­ a company modernization and ex­ ance Committee will give its serious and pansion program that will prob­ thoughtful consideration to square away the ably eliminate about half of the many problems that have for so long been USWA jobs in three years. •The union stopped work July 1 crying for action. at four plants in Utah and two plants at Ray, Ariz., after negoti­ ations bogged dbwn and contracts had expired. The shutdown and observance of the USWA picket lines by other unions, brought the 4 4 4 Rubber Workers have iwoii im­ closing of copper' mining opera­ proved pension and Insurance' tions affectin^sonie 7,500 workers. farers manning the ship that had just col­ lided with a West German vessel off Am­ brose Lightship, but the men were still dis­ cussing what might have happened had cir­ cumstances been slightly different. An inescapable thought, though it may not always be voiced, that enters the mind of sailors and anyone at sea is: "What would 1 do if my ship went down?" Seafarers on the Transglobe were faced with this possi­ bility and reacted in a manner that demon­ strates the preparedness and efficiency of SlU crews. Seconds after- the emergency alarm sounded crewmen were at their sta­ tions, checking, re-checking, testing and in­ specting the vessel from stem to stern to see if. the ship was in danger of sinking. This mishap once again points out the fact that the greatest insurance against the loss of life at sea is a crew well prepared in the techniques of survival. Register Now! Now that Republicans have chosen their candidates for president and vice president, political battle lines are beginning to harden all over the country. Even though, it will be another month before the Democrats offici­ ally choose their nominees, members of both parties are starting to organize for the fierce fall campaigns. Since the nation is going to be served up a steady diet of political brick­ bats until election day in November, this is probably the best time to remind SIU mem­ bers that you can't cast a ballot for the man of your choice if you aren't registered. Although registration requirements vary from state to state, almost every city, town and village in the country will make time available for registration before November rqlls around. A quick call to your local board of elections will give you all the in­ formation you need to register. By follow­ The Transglobe is now in drydock, forced ing this easy procedure, you can make sure into the repair yards by a gaping hole in your voice will be heard when it comes time her bow caused "by a collision at sea. There to pick the man who will chart your coun­ were; no injured crewmembers of the Sea­ try's course for the next four years. Preparedness Pays �OCEAN TOMORROW The seas have been called on to perform two basic functions in the past. Seafarers are well familiar with one function, serving as a means of commerce in trans­ porting goods from place to place. SIUNA members are now becoming familiar with the second classic function of the sea—as a provider of food in the form of fish. In the future however, scientists predict that the oceans will have to serve many more purposes, some_ of them critical to the life of mankind. At the same time, some of the present uses of the sea will have to be stepped up dramatically to provide the needs of future generations. Oceanies Oceanics, the study and exploitation of under­ water regions for scientific, luililary and commer­ cial purposes, grows more complex and more chal­ lenging every year. Exploration of the watery three quarters of the earth is seen by many as a challenge as great as the exploration of outer space, and one which holds greater promise of heneiits to mankind. Many Seafarers have had first hand experience with the latest techniques of oceanic exploration from sailing aboard the SIUcontracted researeh vessels Anton Bruun (Alpine Geophysical) and Robert D. Conrad (Maritime Operation). Estimates by the United Nations show the present population of the world at about three billion, and food is already scarce in much of the world. A century from now the population should stand at some 20 billion. Long before that, scientists believe, we will have .to turn to the sea for animal protein, which is essential to healthy development. Animal Protein Properly managed, the land can supply enough carbohydrate foods for as many aas 30 billion peo­ ple. But it takes a lot of land to grow beef, chicken, lamb and pork—and the land just won't be available. SuBicien't animal protein will be obtainable however, in the form of fish and other products of the sea. It is possible to "plow" the oceans, redistributing plant nutrients on which the fish feed, thus increasing the supply of fish. Extending the range of fish that man finds tasty (only about a dozen of the hundreds of edible fish are commercially exploited today) would further increase the animal protein potential of the seas. New sound devices are being developed to help trawlers locate schools of fish. Far reaching plans for herding schools of fish. In much the same way as ranch­ ers herd cattle have also been discussed. These tech­ niques could eventually supply more than twice the total animal protein requirement for 30 billion people. Beefsteak Too There is hope for those who fee! they will never be able to tolerate a fish meal with the thought of a big, juicy, rare beefsteak in their minds. Beef, chicken, iamb and pork will someday be fattened on hay made from marine plants or land plants adapted to grow in or near salt water, therefore permitting increased meat production on a dwin­ dling amount of forage acreage. Tidewater drilling for oil beneath the sea bottom is already an extensive enterprise. Deep sea oil ex­ ploration is just around the corner with the develop­ ment of a deep-sea robot that can not only "see and hear" but has finger tip dexterity that will permit drilling at depths of up to 1,000 feet. The robot is operated from a fioating platform and has twin propellers through which it "hears," and tele­ vision eyes for seeing. Its metal fingers are sensitive enough to adjust valves and screws on wellheads far beneath the sea. Need More Fuel But even with these developments to get the last ounce out of the fuel reserve buried within the earth, the world is rapidly exhausting its fuel sup­ plies. The oceans on the other hand offer two potentially tremendous sources of power in the movement of the tides and the atomic fusion mate­ rials which sea water contains. The pending dam project at Passamaquoddy Bay, Maine is an example of how ocean tides can be har­ nessed to produce power. What happens, in effect, is that the huge amounts of water entering and leaving Passamaquoddy Bay with each high and low tide will be channeled through dams to turn large electric generators. At best, however, tidal movements can produce only a tiny fraction of man's enormous future power re­ quirements. Atomic fusion will eventually have to fill this need and the sea is the only place where adequate fusion materials are available. More and more, industry is looking to the sea to supply its demands for raw materials. Strangely enough, one of the biggest demands industry will probably make on the oceans is for fresh water, which is neces­ sary in large amounts for the production of many commodities, notably chemicals. Supplying fresh water for drinking and industry has been a problem in many areas recently. Seawater, however, contains all the fresh water anyone could possibly use, providing of course the salt and other mineral content were removed. Atomic Heat Many methods of desalting seawater are al­ ready available, some utilizing the Immense heat generated by atomic- reactors. The problem has been that the process was expensive. In this field, future generations will be able to kill two birds with one stone. The high initial cost of de-saltting seawater will be offset by the millions of tons of salt, magnesium, potassium, bromine, iodine, radium and other minerals which will be released from the seawater in the purification process. The mineral wealth of the oceans is not all sus­ pended in the seawater itself however. The floor of the ocean in certain spots is covered with naturally formed' nuggets of such metals as nickel, manganese, cobalt, etc. The amount of metals available in this form by dredging is thought to exceed all land re­ serves. Tools For Exploration Sound, high pitched or low, is the basic tool for exploring the depths and characteristics of the sea. The shape and slope of the bottom, the temperature, salinity, depth and plant content of the water can all be learned if we know how to properly interpret the way sound reacts at any given spot. Deafening Sonar, which is nothing; but a method of emit­ ting a signal and then waiting for It to bounce back Jto you again, has been the most used tool in underwater exploration. But bigger and big­ ger sound generators are in the works. The Navy has sound transmitters mounted beneath ships* keels which belt out signals so loud they knock limpets off the hull. New instruments and techniques for undersea ex­ ploration are coming along at-an ever-increasing rate to match the growing Interest man is taking in the watery portions of his planet. The years ahead will see many new developments on, in and under the sea. Seafarers who man the oceanographic ships are al­ ready functioning as an integral part in the explora­ tion of this vast potentially unknown storehouse that will have such an Important bearing on the life of all mankind. �JnlT U, liNi« SEAFARERS LOG '^7' '' MAN SHlfiS STUDYING OCEANS OF THE WORLI^ OPERATION.- DEEPSCAN Seafarers who sail as crewmembers aboard the research vessel R. W. Conrad are another example of SlU members who are helping to chart and un­ derstand the oceans of the world. The vessel recently completed on oround-the-world journey while performing valuable research on the con­ tours of the ^cean floor, tides, marine animal and plant life and sea water analysis. After leaving San Juan, major ports of call included Capetown, South Africa, Freemantle, Australia, Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand and the Panama Canal. Seafarers in the crew reported that one of the highlights of the trip occurred when they glimpsed their first penguins when the ship passed through the Ant­ arctic Ocean. Mernbers of the Conrad's engine department line up for the LOS photographer. Stand"9 engineers McDaniell and Hearn, and Seafarers Graham, Mullen, Rochewczyk, Pollard and Segentedt. The black gang reported the only hitch in the ship's 'round-theworld voyage took place when she had to put into Wellington for repairs. Chief Steward A. Wasaluk Frank Presti stow provisions. Tom McNeills takes charge of deck winch. The SiU-confracted research vessel Robert W. Conrad lies in her berth in San Juan harbor as crewmembers begin preparations for another cruise. Deck department mem­ ber James Spencer is seen working over the side to get the vessel ready for Operation "Deepscan." (r) and Black gang member Mullen (I) checks controls with the first assistant. Bosun James Spencer works over side. Soup tastes good to Pete Mallozzi. Crewrnembers aboard the Conrad tell San Juan port agent Angus Campbell of the pen. rlom i while taking it easy with a cup of coffee in the dicing MX; Rochowciyk, McNeills, Segerslodt, CampbelL Wiww." .h.t5T;cK"'' �SEA FA M rit'A' ft 018» PhiittM Mass. Rejects M Attacked By Fish Union By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Lightning Can Be Menace To Life Unlike the well known saying: that ligrhtning never strikes twles In the same place, it often does strike the same place many times. A tall structure like the Empire State building Is struck many times yearly. However, one strike is often sufficient to produce death, injury or property damage. It is estimated that a million thunderstorms occur throughout the world yearly, and lightning strikes an average of 30-60 bolts per year within a square mile of any location. The loss due to fires caused by lightning in the United States is estimated at $123 million yearly. Even more serious is the loss of 400 human lives annually and ap­ proximately 1000 cases of injury in this country. Many of these cases could have been avoided if people- knew how to act during a thunder­ storm. Many people are afraid of lightning and many more do not iCeeping up with the latest progress of the Philadelphia Phil­ understand this phenomenon of nature according to John C. Kacharian lies, James Aniislrong (I] and'John Schaller (r) watch a writing in a recent issue of TODAY'S HEALTH. television |}all game while they wait for a job call at the Lightning is caused by vertical winds: even in a limited area the activity of these winds can cause thunderstorms. In a thundercloud, Philadelphia hall. Armstrong sails as a steward and Schaller ascending winds carry positive electrical charges while descending holds a baker's rating. winds carry negative charges. The action which takes place is amazing. Basically, there are large amounts of vapor from which the > cloud produces snow, ice and rain. over. Never get under a lone tree These elements are m constant in the open, it's better to lie down state of motion, swirling and mix­ until the storm passes. If you are ing through the action of ascend­ swimming or boating, leave the ing and descending wlnas. This water immediately. Avoid all high­ friction of motion caused a build­ est places; if on a mountain go to up of electrical charges and when the lower level. If driving, it's WASHINGTON—SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines has urged there is a sufficient quantity, the best to pull off the side of the the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend or strike cloud must equalize itself. It does road until the thunderstorm out proposed rail rate reductions on volume shipments of this by passing the electrical passes. plastics from Texas City,-* charge to another cloud or to the If you are at home avoid open Tex., to Kenilworth, N. J. Edgewater, N. J., and the Texas earth itself where an opposite In its petition, Seatrain port. charge exists thus producing windows, bathing or use of elec­ The new rail rates, to become lightning. The details of this pro­ trical appliances. Many homes ana charged that the reductions not duction of lightning is somewhat buildings are protected by light­ only are illegal and discrimina^ effective August 1, are called "in­ tory but will be a serious blow te centive rates," in the tariff filed complicated. Suffice to say that ning arrester systems. If a person is struck by light­ •the ship line's service between with the ICC. They call for a re­ the forces dT lightning between a duction from $1.33 per 100 pounds cloud and the earth may be as high ning, immediate first aid should be given by any one In the im­ to $1.04 per 100 pounds for a min­ as one billion volts. imum shipment of 100^000 pounds Directly concerning us is the mediate vicinity. First aid treat­ of bulk polyethelene, and for 90 possible devastating effects on our ment is the same as that for any cents per 100 pounds for a mini­ lives of these thunderstorms. The electrical shock. As it may cause mum shipment of 115,000 pounds. greatest number of injuries and temporary paralysis and breathing Appeal To Courta deaths occur to persons in nmal failure, mouth to mouth resuscita­ President of Seatrain John Welor open places. Campers, golfers, tion should be commenced at once. ler also i^id that if the ICC did swiiiiiiiei's or any one who happens This is vital or the brain may be not act on the line's request, Sea­ to be in an open area during a severely damaged by anoxemia. train would take its. plea to the thunder-storm are vulnerable. Do not delay resuscitation even Federal courts. He noted that sim­ Lightning strikes the highest ob­ long enough to summon help. If WASHINGirON — Some 20,000 ilar spot rail rate reductions on ject and people who run under there is another person available, a tree when caught in a storm send him for a* doctor. Continue men and women—most of them pulp board from Savannah, Ga., to federal this port had forced his company are exposing themselves to danger the mouth to mouth breathing un­ young—^have accepted as lightning often strikes lone til it is clearly evident or a doctor govemmenit's challenge to help to suspend that service last year. In the petition, Seatrain said trees. Also, a person standing in pronounces the patient dead. disadvantaged youtli find a place an open area where there are no Other first aid measures as cover­ in the nation's economia Ufa- and the rates: are not true "Incentive tall objects is in danger. A wire ing the body for warmth and rais­ have taken examinations to qual­ rates," that they are designed to fence is an excellent conductor of ing the legs higher than the head ify for appointment as advisers give the radlroajds a monopoly on all plastics, ^pped from TexsB lightning and should be avoided. should be instituted. When the and counselors. Many of them fresh • from col­ City to the detriment of the rfiip Passengers in boats and swim­ person is revived do not allow him mers are excellent targets, for to walk until you are certain there lege classrooms, they poiu-ed into line, and that they will benefit Federal-State Employment Serv­ Monsanto Chemloal Co., which is lightning. Lightning can enter a Is no leg paralysis. house by striking a power line and The great power and destructive ice offices in such numbers that located in Texas dty, and dis­ follow the lines into the house or force of lightning also h?is its it was impossible to handle their criminate against other plastic not located in that strike the house directly. beneficial effect, namely the pro­ applications in advance of the manufacturers port. examinations, which had to be A person is protected if in an duction of nitrogen fertilizer. Plastic products involved in the automobile if the shell is all steel. Lightning causes the nitrogen and held in two sections instead of the rail rate cuts constitute about 27 A convertible does not afford this oxygen in the air to combine in the anticipated one. per cent of the traffic carried by protection. Aircraft have safety form of nitric oxide gas which is Only about 2,000 of those who Seatrain from Texas City to Edgefeatures to protect vulnerable carried to the earth by the rain pass the tests will be selected to water. Loss of that traffic would areas and radar so the pilot can forming nitrate. It is estimated, help fit young people without put the shop operation in the red. spot and go around the thunder­ according to Mr. Kacharian, that skills into jobs or training courses. storms. approximately 100 million tons of Secretary of Labor W. Willard If a thunderstorm develops fixed nitrogen settles to the earth Wirtz, whose department admin­ while you are out in the open, head annually thu% giving a natural isters the program, said nonfor the nearest building and re­ fertilizer so necessary for the collegians with experience in counseling or working with under­ main there until the storm is growth of crops. Seafarers seeking other than privileged youth also are eligible. emergency care at the US Those who do receive appoint­ Public Health Service out­ ments will undergo training at 25 patient clinic in New York cooperating universities in all have been asked to telephone, parts of the country. Plans orig­ EXAMS THIS PERIOD! April 1 -April 30, 1964 wire or write in advance -for inally called for training at 20 an appointment to assure bet­ Seamen Wives Children TOTAL Port institutions. Wirtz said the addi­ ter care and avoid long periods 57 164 21 242 Baltimore... tional facilities "will aid us sub­ of waiting. The USPHS facili­ 8 134 8 150 stantially in conducting a crash Houston ty, at Hud.son & Jay Streets, training program." 11 10 75 54 Mobile NYC, says it is being swamped 15 15 At the time he announced the 232 262 New Orleans. by "walk-in" patients who program, Wirtz asked the- aid of have ample time to make ad­ 62 52 370 484 New York the AFL-CIO in recruiting pro­ vance appointments. Unless 16 23 164 203 Philadelphia spective trainees. Qualifying exthey require emergency care. 17 13 61 31 San Juan* amihations were held last week in Seafarers are asked to writa Federal-State Emplojrment Serv­ the clinic af 67 Hudson St., 142 1,477 TOTAL .......v.... ice offices. Training in most cases New York 13, or call BArclay will begin July 13 and continue 7-6150 before they come in. *8/21/64 to 4/20/64 uptU Sept. Seatrain Challenges Rail Rate Reduction 20,000 Apply For U.S. Youth Training Jobs BOSTON — Strong opposition from the SlU-affiliated Atlantie Fishermen's Union has resulted in legislation being killed this ses­ sion in the state legislature that would hava allowed the Metro­ politan Distriet Commission to op­ erate seagoing incinerators for dumping refuse in Greater Boston communities. The bill sailed smoothly through three readings in the leglegislature before protests from James Ackert, president of the AFU and the state marine advi­ sory commission resulted in it be­ ing pigeon-holed for^the session. Ackert was joined in ptrotesting also by Manuel Lewis, executive director of the Gloucester Fisher­ ies Commission. Telegrams were sent in protest by several water­ front imions to Governor Peabody and Ackert appeared personally tofight against the measure on the grounds that the dumping of ash and other material at sea posed a serious problem for the filing industry. Last fall, two Harvard profes­ sors, Lester Silverman and Melvln W. First, proposed burning refuse aboard a converted World War II Liberty ship, and dumping the ash at sea. Burning would begin out­ side the three mile limit. The residue would have been dumped 20 miles out. Ackert said he understood unburnable items, such as car bodies, would be dumped. "That would ruin the nets of our fishing boats. The nets are dragged along the bottom, and they would become snagged on these junk cars," he explained. The union leader emphasieed that his group: was not against anything that will benefit the pub­ lic "but we want to know first what the bill is aU about." RECEiviNe Mors THAMONB COPY OF THE SAME * •• CUPAllMAiU p«wr PHS Clinic Asks Advance Notice SlU Clinie Exams-All Ports —ANDratUBN lABElSSOUe �July Mi 'im * P«(« liftec* ,.'f- S E AFA R E*RTB:. l.O*?. ^ ^ Aid In Most States Limited To Very Poor By Fred Stewart & Ed Mooney Headquarters Representatives Ship's Delegate Has Responsibility Kerr-Mills Medical Plan Neglects Needs Of Aged "Courage that grows from constitution often foresakes a man when WASHINGTON—Most states which have Kerr-Mills Act programs of medical assistance he has occasion for it; courage which arises from a sense of duty acts for the aged disqualify all but the poorest applicants under stringent means tests, accord­ in a uniform manner." A good ship's delegate—that is, a good trade unionist—does not hesi­ ing to an analysis in a Department of Health, Education and Welfare publication. tate to see to it that his Job is well done, because he has the courage An article in the depart-"*" of his convictions. to $1,000. A life insurance imposed by 21 other states, pri­ ment's monthly publication. amount A non-courageous, diluted state of complacency appears to be char­ policy has a cash surrender value marily because the income is acteristic of some members aboard ships at sea today, however. In Welfare in Review, explores of $500. The only close relatives above that permitted in the state state eligibility rules as they are a family of four whose annual means test. As of April, 19 states short, we find that: • Many will not take ship's delegates jobs. would affect typical individuals, income is $6,000. These facts are had no MAA program in effect. • There is a lack of interest. Even the 10 states with the retired on an income barely ade­ matched aginst the medical assist­ • Shipboard meetings are not held regularly. quate to meet ordinary living ance for the aged (MAA) regula­ most generous eligibility rules • Beefs seldom are settled at sea. costs. In only a few states would tions In the 31 states and four differed greatly in benefits pro­ • Beefs are not turned in within 72 hours. (This is not a must, of the person of modest means be other jurisdictions which had vided: course, for "automatic overtime" or delayed sailings.) eligible for assistance. In the Kerr-Mills programs in effect as • Florida—The individual's in­ • The attitude is leave it up to the boarding patrolman on arrival. great majority of states, he would of last April. come is too high to qualify for The responsibilities of delegates at sea are similar, generally, in all flunk the means test. Stringent Requirements benefits. The couple qualifies and respects to those of official delegates ashore: they are designed to pro­ Examples used to Illustrate the In only five states would both will get the full $375 in hospital tect the rights and benefits of seafarers everywhere. problem of hospital and medical oases be eligible for some degree costs, but nothing for physician This calls at all times for a genuine desire, conscience, courage, con­ care for the elderly include a of MAA assistance, and only in services. viction, action, ability and determination on the part of delegates to single elderly person with an an­ Pennsylvania would all bills be • Idaho—The individual qual­ see that the job is done well. nual Income from all sources of fully covered for both the single ifies for full payment of all ex­ The following are long-standing SIU rules for ship's delegates that $1,850 a year and an aged couple individual and the couple. In penses, but the couple's income should be redigested: with an income totaling $3,000. four other states, only the couple is too high to receive any. Overall, the guidepoints apply equally to all departments. Here's a Other elements are the same In would be eligible for benefits and • Louisiana—Both the individ­ few of your essential duties if you're a delegate. If you're not, It's a both cases. The hospital bill Is in one other state, only the single ual and the couple qualify for good idea to know them anyway. $375; the doctor's bill is $125. individual would qualify. Neither full hospital payment, but neither 1—Check each man's book and see that he is in good standing. Savings and other liquid assets case would meet the qualifications meets income requirements for 2—Be sure each man has been shipped through the union hiring hall. doctor bills. Be sure each crewmember shows an assignment card when he boards • Massachusetts — The single the ship. person will receive $325 of the 3—Before entering a pay-off port the delegate should prepare a list $375 hospital cost and the full of those men who wish to pay dues and what amounts they will be $125 doctor payment; the couple paying. These lists are helpful to the patrolman who will be paying— will be eligible for $75 towards off your ship and then his time can be devoted to settling those items hospital costs and the $125 doctor under dispute or that need cleaning-up. fee. 4—Be sure all men in your department turn in their overtime as soon The boycott wall around Fidel Castro's Cuba, built and • New Hampshire—The single as worked, but in any case no later than 72 hours later, depending maintained by American hands, threatens to crumble as more person is not eligible for any on your contract's provision. benefits; the couple will receive 5—Instruct members of your department to keep an accurate record and more U. S. allies yank their fingers from the dike. Government policy since • the full amount. of their overtime in the event any dispute arises. 6—Avoid one-sided allocation of overtime work; see that the work the Caribbean island fell into and the case went to the National • New Jersey — Single person Communist hands has been to Labor Relations Board which ruled receives $363 towards hospital bill is divided as equally as possible. 7—Be sure all overtime is turned in to the department head, whether dry up all normal trade channels the longshoremen must end their plus full physician fee; couple It is disputed or not. Any overtime that is not submitted cannot be from Free World countries, but refusal to work or face unfair labor receives full payment. . „ the ^ ILA _ Individual mfjivKiuai recollected. There is no point in arguing with anyone aboard ship about the darkening cloud of rising ocean practices. Subsequently New York — re-ooi, for hosoital exnensea disputed overtime. If the issue can't be settled immediately, turn the shipping and industrial aid to Cuba won the right in higher courts to j . ^^5 of the physician's fee; facts over to the union patrolman when he comes aboard. Let him by the countries friendly to the refuse to assist a vessel that trades; United States points to further ^ ItH C'dStFOt settle it for you. the couple receive $50 for each. An important job is to prepare the draw list—if they are customary serious weakening of the block- -That there has been a major • Oklahoma — Individual not I failure of U.S. policy is graphicalon your ship. Each department delegate makes a list of the men in ade. eligible; couple gets full payment The latest figures from the Marly illustrated in a breakdown of his department and how much of a draw he wants. This list is to be • Pennsylvania—Both individ­ turned over to the captain by the ship's delegate, who also should in­ Itime Administration reveal a total the blacklist statistics. Of the 227 ual and couple get full benefits. of 227 ships from allied countries ships on the survey, 84 are British, quire when a draw can be expected. • West Virginia — Individual Each department delegate should see to it that no member of his stopping at Cuban ports. And the' 43 Greek, 51 Lebanese, 10 Italian department leaves the ship until his relief or replacement is aboard. United Kingdom, in addition to' and five Spanish — all supposedly not eligible; couple gets full pay­ ment. The delegate should also be notified by a crewmember when he gives having the largest number of ships j staunch U.S. friends, his 24-hour notice of quitting or asking a relief so there will be no on the U.S. blacklist, has made fur­ dispute later. These matters always are especially important to insure ther moves to crack the blockade with the announcement that nego­ against sailing shorthanded. That an "SIU Ship Is A Clean Ship" has basis in fact. Your depart­ tiations have commenced for the PITTSBURGH—A coal barge on the Ohio River is one of the ment living quarters should be clean and livable from sign-on to sign- construction of two specialized most unlikely settings for selling culture—least of all symphonic off. Everyone growls when he comes aboard a dirty, disorderly ship. tankers for the transport of sul­ music—but Robert Boudreau and his American Wind Symphony Remember this and turn over the ship to your relieving crew in a good phuric acid to the Communist is­ I Orchestra are doing just that along the Ohio as they float down­ condition. Patrolmen have been instructed to check rooms periodically land. stream from Pittsburgh to Paducah. during their visits. CASTRO'S CREDIT RATING Boudreau and his seagoing orchestra are in the midst of their There is no use trying to minimize the job of the delegate. Any way Premier Castro, h i s country's you look at it, it's a man-sized job. eighth season of admission-free concerts, played aboard a con­ economy on a most uneven keel, A great many more of the delegate's duties could be listed, but that still is able to buy trucks and verted coal barge, Point Counterpoint, to Ohio River communities. would give the impression that he is supposed to memorize what he is buses on credit, and shipyards in This year's cruise includes nearly 90 concerts and takes them to supposed to do and what not to do." Instead, the Union feels that Spain have offered to sell him ad­ 35 river and lage towns. flexibility in disposing of problems Is superior to a rigid set of rules. ditional vessels on credit. The The orchestra plays long-hair music to crowds assembled along­ One thing the delegate can do is keep his eyes open for good union tanker work in Scotland is esti­ side the barge on the docks, but sometimes listeners gather round reading material. Meetings, too, are good places for the men to learn mated to cost $1.9 million. on river boats also. Children come to listen to children's concerts more about their union and to sound off on issues of mutual interest. There is little doubt that the and get a close-up view of instruments and find out how they work. So long as there are ships sailing, beefs will be a shipboard factor. blacklist program, which came into The rains come, too, and then the musicians invite the audience Settling these beefs to the satisfaction of all is one of the primary being after the 1962 missile crisis. to come aboard the converted barge to wait it out, as in Pitts­ functions of the Union. However, keeping down the number of small, Is heading toward complete fail­ burgh recently when one concert ended in thunderstorm. petty beefs will give strength to the sound, legitimate ones that will ure, at least in the direction of That the strains of contemporary symphonic music flourish in be much easier to square away. foreign shipowners. In fact, the such an unusual setting largely is due to Boudreau's combination Personal beefs are just that and no more. They don't involve the number of ships trading with Cuba of talents as a musician, innovator and practical entrepreneur. Union or your shipments and shouldn't be interpreted that way. is rising at a rapid rate. All of Symphonic wind ensembles are by no means unknown. But the The best way to insure success in your overtime dispute is to be the ships on the list have made Wind Symphony that plays up and down the Ohio—made up of certain they're legitimate. If you have an overtime beef, get it in a total of 570 port calls since the 57 pieces combining woodwinds, brass, precussion, piano and harp at the right time—don't wait until the last minute. action was initiated in January of —largely Is Boudreau's creation. Let's also remember that seamen are men—first, last and always. 1963. A new government policy allow­ No crewmember should attempt to lord it over his shipmates. Union The players include music students, teachers and professionals brothers have a joint purpose. Unrated men and newcomers shouldn't ing vessels in the Cuban trade to from the U. S., France, Holland, Japan and Ireland who get a fixed be bullish nor scoffed at for their sincere efforts. They have the same be delisted if owners pledged not stipend for the season. rights and are entitled to the same breaks, benefits and protection as to use the ships after long term This year the symphony, together with the music department any other union member. charters expire has not generally of Carnegie Institute of Technology, undertook something new If you're a crusading spirit, channel ideas to benefit your shipmates helped to decrease the number of during its Pittsburgh stay—the first international symposium for and the Union. In the old days, big winds were used to good advantage. ships being added to the blacklist. wind symphony. The International Longshore­ Today, they're a liability. Keep a safety valve on your hot air. Guest soloist—among them bassoonist Thom de Klerk of Hol­ Cooperation can carry us all a long way. Delegates should cooperate men's Association recently won the land—gave individual and group instruction and played in con­ with the men who have selected them as their representatives; But right to refuse to work on the certs. Composers, including Alan Hovhaness' of the U. S. and the crew must also cooperate with the delegates. Joint effort will keep delisted British freighter Tulsc Toshiro Mayuzuml of Japan, also took part. your boat in good shape. And what's more, all hands will find tliat Hill. Dockworkers boycotted the shipboard life can be pleasant and worthwhile. vessel for more than five months US. Allies Hinder Cuba Blockade Policy Coal Barge Goes Longhair / �raki stxtbea * . Ml .T| Labor Dept. Reports On 'Average' Worker SEAFJtnKRl^tOa .JU|t ,M. INi Lifeboat Class No. 110 Qraduatos WASHINGTON—A new Department of Labor manpower study on the working life of the average employee shows several interesting trends reflecting the changing nature of the country's economy. One-* of the highlights of the study tinning need for a retrainable and was that the average- em­ highly diversified work force." "The ability to adjust to change ployee will make six job changes and continual training have be­ throughout his working career. The new figures, the Depart­ come requisites for workers In our ment stressed, "bear out the con- modem industrial society." The report shows a reversal in a long term trend. The work life of men declined between 1950 and 1960 by one-half year. At the same time, life expectancy for males rose by one year. The one-half year decrease is in contrast to a six-year Increase between 1900 and 1940 and a 31'i-year increase between 1940 and 1950. The reasons for a decline in the work life include a longer training WASHINGTON—Claims that the period prior to entering upon a private shipyard Industry is up work career and a drop in the age against an unfair economic threat of retirement. from the U.S. Navy were made re­ The percentage of males re­ cently by the president of the tiring before their 65th birthday Shipbuilders Council of America. has risen to 25 percent in 1960 Edwin M. Hood, In a letter from 10 percent in 1950. to a top Navy official, claimed The Increase In early retire­ that just as private yards can build ships more cheaply than navy ment Is due, the study points out, yards, they can repair and alter to the continued liberalization of social security benefits and cover­ titem more cheaply too. age, an Increase in private pension The shipbuilding executive plans some with compulsory re­ pointed out that less material and tirement provisions, and the mora labor is involved in repair decline In farm employment and work than in new construction. non-agricultural self-employment. Ha cited other factors in his at­ Some other facta mentioned in tempt to emphasize this "oddity" the report were: In the free enterprise system: • Labor force participation for • Naval shipyard costs range to men reaches a peak in the^early 20.3 per cent higher than private 30s and remains relatively stable yards on repairs and alteration. at a level of over 93 percent until • Nearly twice as many people age 50. are employed In the naval yards • At age 40 life expectancy has as in the private yards. declined to 31 years and work life The Department said the Re­ expectancy to 24 with seven years port "again demonstrates that still expected in retirement. Private Yards Rap Costs Of Navy Shipyards Successful graduates of Lifeboat Class 110 smile happily for the photographer upon com­ pletion of the Coast Guard course conducted at New York headquarters. The picture was originally scheduled to appear in an earlier issue of the LOG, but engraving difficulties held it up to the present time. Members of the graduating class are {front, l-r) Richard KripaItis, Ivanhoe Johnson; middle row, Arch Busby. Emile Lang, Shukur Mohammed, Jake Tucker, H. C. Burnsed; rear, Christos Aspiotis, Tom Lados, Herman Rogge, James B. Shamburger, Jack B. Davis, Hrafn Valdimarsson and instructor Arne Bjornsson. 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 InJury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by law. New Marine Engine Produced By British LONDON—British enginers have unveiled a new, power­ ful marine diesel engine which may well outperform those of Swiss and Scandinavian design which have long dominat­ ed the maritime industry. Called the Doxford 76 J.9, the new unit is the first of By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS mlttee. The bill always had been opposed by the chairman, Senator A. Willis Robertson (D., Va.). He was joined in voting against it by The "truth in lending" bill proposed by Senator Paul A. Douglas several Democrats—John Sparkman (Ala.), Edward Long (Mo.), and (D., Hi.) was killed by one of the most powerful assemblages of busi­ Thomas Mclntyre (N. Hamp.). Long himself has investments in Mis­ ness organizations that ever set out to beat a bill intended to protect souri banks and loan companies, and the St. Louis Dispatch had urged the living standards of moderate-income families. him to abstain from voting because of his self-interest in the outcome. The Douglas bill, as you know, would have required lenders and But the surprises turned out to be Senator Mclntyre who had been stores to tell the true annual Interest rate they charge you on loans expected to favor "truth In lending," bill and Senator Harrison A. and Installment purchases. Except on mortgages, no lenders or stores Williams (D., N.J.) who did not appear for the final vote despite pre­ now state the true annual rates. They may state their charges as a vious support in a sub-committee vote. monthly percentage on the declining balance; for example, 3 per cent Republicans who voted against the bill were Senators Wallace Ben­ a month on a small loan, or II/2 per cent a month on a department nett (Utah), John Tower (Texas), Milward Simpson (Wyo.) and Peter store revolving credit account. But they do not disclose that the 3 per Dominlck (Colo.). Senator Bennett, one of the most vociferous fighters cent a month is 36 per cent a year, or that the lYz per cent a month Is against the "truth In lending" bill, is the brother of a Salt Lake City 18 per cent annual interest. department store executive who also Is a leading official of the Na­ Or, they may state the rate as a dollar charge on the original amount. tional Retail Merchants Association. But a credit fee of $10 per $100 for financing household appliances or a Voting for the "truth In lending" bill were Douglas, Joseph Clark used car, is really a true annual rate of close to 20 per cent. (D., Pa.), William Proxmire (D., Wise.), Maurine Neuberger (D., Ore.) The deceptive ways in which finance charges are stated have made and Jacob Javits (R., N.Y.). a fertile ground for overcharges. Working people and the nation's You still can have the last word: economy Itself, have been harmed in two ways: (I) by outright gouges, 1. Senator Douglas has announced he will reintroduce his bill. Con­ with many families Induced to pay such true interest rates as 30 to sumer spokesmen are urging that families write to both the Senators 100 per cent and even more when buying on installments, and (2) the who opposed (to urge them to reconsider), and to the Senators who steady erosion of family purchasing power through constant use of In­ favored the bill (to thank them and ask their contlnQed support). stallment credit even at relatively moderate charges of 12 per cent. 2, Learn the facts about how to shop for lowest cost credit, how to The Douglas bill to require disclosure of true annual rates was use credit judiciously, and tell these facts to other families. backed by labor unions, co-ops, credit unions, savings banks and con­ You need to know two points particularly: First, If the finance charge sumer organizations. But It was bitterly—and successfully—fought by a Is stated as a monthly percentage, the true annual rate Is 12 times the massive array of business associations. Including the National Retail monthly rate. Secondly, If the finance charge is a dollar amount on the Merchants Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National original balance, the true annual rate is approximately double. Foundation for Consumer Credit, the National Finance Association This happens because the dealer or lender figures the finance charge (finance companies) and the American Bar Association. on the original balance you owe. But since you pay back each month, The leading antagonist of the bill proved to be John Hazen, Wash­ your average debt Is only about half the original amount. On a debt ington lobbyist for the National Retail Merchants Association. The of $100 to be repaid In 12 months, the first month you owe $100; the department stores that make up the association, in recent years have second, $91.67, etc. If you add up the remaining balance each month been heavily promoting revolving credit or "budget charge accounts," and divide by the number of months you repay, you will find that your which often require true interest of 18 per cent a year. average debt (in this example) is $54.16. Say the finance charge is $6 The Bar Asociation Is believed to have joined the fight against per $100. Divide the $54 average balance Into $6. The true rate Is 11.1 "truth in lendine" because some lawyers on its credit committee have per cent. If the term of repaying Is shorter or longer than one year, ties to finance companies. the rate has to be adjusted correspondingly. For example, if a dealer After squeaking through a sub-committee vote by 5 to 4. the "truth charges you $6 on a debt of $100 repaid la six months, the true annual la lending" hill finally was killed by the full Senate Banking Corn- rate would Jump to> 21 per cent.. 'Truth In Lending' Bill Killed a range extending to 23,000 b.h.p. and is claimed to be lighter, smaller and cheaper than any other existing propulsion unit of comparable horsepower. William Doxford & Sons, build­ ers of the unit, said it Is lighter by 160 tons, about six feet shorter in length and costs up to 13 per cent less to manufacture. The com­ pany presently is carrying out testbed trials with the new engine. As an example of the engine's reduced size, Doxford said It could be Installed in an existing ma­ chinery space and increase horse­ power by some 30 per cent. Another special feature which will be of tremendous advantage to shipowners Is that It has been agreed with overeeas licensees to build all engines to the Doxford pattern, thereby facilitating a uni­ versal interchangeabillty of spare parts. The new engine uses cheap heavy oil as fuel and is the only large marine diesel in the world operating with opposed piston systems. . It has nine cylinders with three exhaust gas-driven turbo blowers, has a continuous service rating of 20,000 b.h.p. at 115 r.p.m., and is arranged'for re­ mote control. A number of shipowners al­ ready have expressed Interest in the new engine, including tanker operators and berth line com­ panies. Inquiries have been re­ ceived from British, Portuguese, Spanish, Belgian and Rumanian Interests, the company said. The first engine will be used in a 64,000-ton deadweight tanker owned by Doxford and scheduled for completion in May, 1965. It •will bo chartered by Shell Tankers Ltd. �fwrff4, 1M4 SElKAtLERi . P4C* pcTfBteea LOG COPE Director Outlines labor's Election Goals By 1.1. McAuley, West Coast Representative S.F. Convention Provides Excitement The Republicans started off their Convention at the Cow Palace, here In San Francisco with a iot of noise and excitement. The youngsters, at least are not Republican supporters, since the Party bought up most of the TV stations In the evening hours. Ail you could get on all chan­ nels was the convention—no drugstore cowboys. Governor Rockefeller doesn't care for the Grand Old Party too much either right now. He was allotted ten minutes on the platform to talk against the right extremist and was booed 22 times. It was evident that the Goldwater crowd had control of the convention right from the beginning. According to the Republicans they were never at fault for starting any of the wars but sure blame the Democrats for all of them—wonder to me they didn't blame the Democrats for all the fog on the West Coast. Shipping has been good for the past several weeks although we are running short of ABs and Black Gang men. It looks excellent for the next several weeks, too. Payoffs during the week were the Longview Victory; S. T. Wilton; Alcoa Marketer; Iberville; and the new cable ship, the Long Lines. Intransits were: Los Angeles; Ocean Dinny; Pennraar; and Antinous. Expected for the coming week are the Ames Victory, a possible payoff; and the-^ Choctaw. years as Bos'n on the Fairport Is On the beach we have J. M. taking a vacation, and John RosRogers, who sails as a wiper, with kamp, who is keeping a steady eye long standing in the Union. He on Long Acres these days. just piled off the Steel Worker after a round-the-world-trip. He is now waiting for a ship to just the Far East. He wants to see the Geisha Girls in Japan. Vince Palmer just piled off the Arthur Huddell when she laid up. The former cable feeder for the Long (Continued from page 7) Lines in the Pacific waited for the a telephO'ne message over the Long Lines to come in and made telegraphic cable in the 1870s that the Engine Utility on her. telephone signals lose too much Richard Spencer is out of the power after a 3,000-mile trip Gulf area and is trying his hand through a cable. Hence, when shipping out of this area. Harold transatlantic telephone did Fowler is an old timer, just out emerge in the late 1920s, its ad­ of the hospital and doing nicely. vent came by radio, not by cable. He is headed for Seattle, figuring In the early 1940s, Bell Labora­ to ship out of there for a change. tories and others began testing One of our members went to amplifiers (repeaters) that could the U.S. Coast Guard here on be placed along a cable under the Sansome Street for the records of ocean. his discharges. And what do you Repeaters Prove Successful think was asked of him? "If he These repeaters proved their cared to have them in a book?" worth in the early 1950s on two Seems like the attempt will be to push the old Copeland books cables laid between Florida and which we have went on the record Cuba. This led to joint planning as being against in 1939—even and finally laying in 1956 of the first transatlantic telephone cable picketed against—What Next! Shipping picked up somewhat in by Long Lines, the British Post Wilmington during this period Office and Canadian Overseas with 29 jobs shipped to the Penn- Telecommunication Corporation. The pot-bellied repeaters, which mar, Los Angeles, Beloit Victory, make the whole thing possible, Ocean Dinny and Seamar, intransit; and the Longview Victory are among the most reliable.elec­ which paid off coastwise and tronic instruments ever built. So signed on foreign here. The out­ far, not one has failed. Spliced look for the next two weeks is fair into the cable every 20 miles, they with six ships scheduled to arrive. keep hoo.sting the telephone signal Pat Coiiley who was last on the back up to full power. The cable itself, just slightly Losmar, has had several weeks rest and relaxation and is ready to thicker than a garden hose, is go. He would like to take a Sea- relatively .simple. A small steel Land ship because he says they Wire core gives it strength. Two are the best. Carmine Mancino, thin tubes of copper, one inside who last shipped on the Beloit the other but separated by a Victory, got off at Wilmington for plastic insulator, carry the signals. a few weeks vacation and a honey­ A tough outer jacket keeps out the water and corrosive salts. moon. He just got married. All these miles of cable might Edward C. Caudill, gut off the San Juan on the East Coast Just appear to make satellite commu­ a few days ago although he would nication unnecessary, but a Long like to have stayed on since it Lines spokesman disagrees. Some was coming back to the West 5.3 million overseas telephone Coast. But he had an important calls were made worldwide last date on July 17 that just wouldn't year, and by 1980, "we'll be count­ wait, lie had a date at the altar ing the calls by tlie-'tens of with the new Mrs. Caudill. It seems millions," he said. to be honeymoon season in Wil­ This premise is based on the mington these days. .fact that as soon as dependable In Seattle, payoffs have been overseas service is available its made on the Fairport, Seattle, use increases tremendously. Satel­ Antinous and Pilot Rock so far lites, however, will provide an allthis month. Expected payoffs are important alternative, says Long the Anchorage and Transorleans. Lines. The reason, says Long Lines, Oldtimers on the beach are Steve Theyer, who, after three is that, although technical de­ velopments have increased the capacity of cables—including one whereby extra conversations can be interspersed into the pauses of other conversations — satellites offer many more times the cir­ cuits of cables. Cable Ship Links Orient COPE Needs Foot Soldiers To Achieve Election Success By Alexander E. Barkan, National Director AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education Tension, excitement and suspense—these are staples in year is no different. Indeed, it may pale its predecessors, for electrifying political drama is present: 1:—A President thrust unexIn view of the impending pectedly into his role follow­ ing a shattering national Presidential and Congression­ tragedy. 2—An out-party with a free-forall going for its presidential nomi­ nation and with a stepped-up pro­ gram to capture votes in its tra­ ditional weak spots, the big cities. 3—A group of liberal Senators —The Class of 1958—up for re­ election. 4—A House of Representatives needing only 20-25 more liberals to break out of the horse latitudes and achieve a legislative record of greatness. 5—Accelerated political activity by the business and medical com­ munities, and by right wing ex­ tremist groups. These are the elements. Let's see how they shape up with roughly four months to go before election day, November 3. THE PRESIDENT — All the professional polls show President Johnson running well ahead of any so-far mentioned Republican can­ didate. Month after month, the polls show 70 percent or more of TTMITATTI i|i|P iliiiil 34^X1. DO NOTBU^ Action in'the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ ditions. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are producpd under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) "Lee" brand tires (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic Workers) J. 4. 3. S, S. S. 3;> 4' 4' Eastern Alt Lines (Flight Engineers) H. I. Siegel "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) 4) i i. "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzserald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) 4' 4< 4< J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 4i 4 4> Kingsport Press "World Book," "Chlldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) 4« 4' 4 Jamestown Sterling Corp. Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. Furniture and Bedding (United Furniture Workers) al elections in the Fall, the LOG is printing this article hy Alexander E. Barkan, the Na­ tional Director of the AFLCIO Committee on Political Education (COPE). the people like the way the Presi­ dent is doing hie job. Even in tra­ ditional GOP strongholds in the farm belt. President Johnson's popularity ie striking. Recent polls in Iowa and the Dakotas reflected from 65-70 percent approval among the people of Johnson's per­ formance in office. But he still has a long path to travel hetween now and election day, and the specter of 1948 is enough to haunt any candidate seemingly so favored. That was the year everyone had the people voting for Thomas E. Dewey— everyone but the people. They voted for Harry Truman. Taking nothing for granted. President Johnson can be expected to wage a hard campaign for re­ election. He has promised he will. THE "OUTS'—A donnybrook is going on for the Republican presi­ dential nomination. Inconclusive primaries have left several major contenders, any one of whom could grab the nomination. And there is always the possibility of a dark horse candidate galloping late onto the scene to snatch the prize, as Wendell Willkie did in 1940. Stepped-Up Activity To boost the chances of their presidential candidate — and con­ gressional and senatorial candi­ dates as well-Republicans are step­ ping up their activities in major industrial cities, heretofore their areas of greatest weakness. They're throwing $9.5 million into a campaign in 10 big cities in states which control 220 of the 270 electoral votes required to elect a President. In short, they are invading traditionally Democratic areas in hopes of siphoning off enough votes to supplement usually strong outstate Republican voting, and thereby to achieve victory. THE SENATE — Thirty-five senate seats are at stake, 26 held by Democrats, nine held by Re­ publicans. The present split is 6733 for the Democrats. Of particular interest is the fate of members of the "Class of 1958," mostly liberals who, if re­ elected, will acquire the seniority necessary to attain responsible committee leadership positions. It is committee chairman who flash the "stop" or "go" signs on key legislation. The logical conse­ quence of more liberal committee leaders is more liberal legislation. THE HOUSE — The big stum­ bling block to progressive govern­ ment is, and has been for years, the House of Representatives, where a conservative coalition has tripped up liberal legislation with frustrating regularity. Democrats currently control the House, 255 to 178 (there were two vacancies at the time of writing). But all too often good proposals are thwarted by the coalition mustering enough votes to defeat the combined strength of liberal Democrats and Republicans. The possibility exists, however, every election year, and this everything that contributes to that enough additional liberals can be elected to break the strength of the coalition on key measures. BUSINESS. lyiEDICINE, THE RIGHT WING — Looming as potent political forces are the vocal, militant, richly - financed right wing, and the newly-organ­ ized political arms of business and medicine. This year will provide the first major political test for the right wing extremists—^the John Birch Society, Americans for Constitu­ tional Action, and other groups dedicated to reactionary govern­ ment. In 1962 they scored some alarming successes in their few areas of concentration. This year, they will be involved in more cam­ paigns with better organization and greater know-how. And they have marked for elimination the same liberal Senate Class of '58 mentioned earlier. Big Business Active In addition to the right wing, big business more than ever in the past will be up to its neck in politics. BIPAC, the BusinessIndustry Political Action Commit­ tee, enters the scene for its first full-blown campaign effort. Spawned by the National Associ­ ation of Manufacturers, BIPAC is shooting for a $1 million fund to throw into the campaigns of con­ servative candidates. There is AMPAC, too, the American Medical Political Action Committee, political arm of the American Medical Association. Effective and well-heeled, it has the 1962 campaign under its belt and no longer can be viewed as a novice in the field. COPE What about labor? What can we do in this election? Once again, there are no guarantees, and no prediction can be made without hedging it. But laSor has a big political job to do, and in COPE an organization to do it. It is generally agreed that only by adding some 20-25 new liberals — regardless of party — to the House of Representatives can we assure passage of progressive leg­ islation needed to curtail unem­ ployment, put steam into the economy, aid our elderly citizens, protect consumers, increase job security, build a better future for our children. If we are to do this job, we have to get every union member reg­ istered. We have to get his family and friends registered. Then, we have to get them to the polls to vote November 3. We need even more than that. We need not just a few, but hun­ dreds of thousands of union mem­ bers to be COPE foot-soldiers — promoting C C P E register-andvote programs, supporting COPEendorsed candidates and building support for them in the general community, giving their dollars to COPE and collecting dollars for COPE so liberal candidates can get the financial help they need to conduct effective campaigns. Only with these foot-soldiers, infantrymen and women, can we capitalize on the golden opportun­ ity this election year presents, an opportunity to elect a staunchly liberal Congress acting on a pro­ gram of progress for the benefit of all Americans. �SEMFAKMRt' L00> Pas* EicMeMi Taklnc Flv0 Prescriptions Need Not Be So Costly, Congress Told Congress was reminded last week by Senator Maurine Neuberger of the efforts of the late Sen. Estes Kefauver to protect consumers of drug price gouging pointing out that drugs sold under the manufacturers' brand names are much higher than the same drugs sold under their generic (chemical) ^ scriptiooa to three pharmadee, printed <« the package or bottle names. This is a fact that Detroit had them filled and eon^wred the label in letters at least half as Labor News revealed in a front page article May 5, 1960, in re­ porting on a talk by Bernard Shulman, head of Regal Drug Stores before the Wayne County AFL-CIO Consumers Counseling Class. Mrs. Neuberger told Congress that an aide to Kefauver got pre­ scriptions enabling him to buy four widely used drugs, both under their brand names and their generic names. He took these pre- Metal Workers Win Decision On "Hot Cargo" NEW ORLEANS, La.—A "hot cargo" union contract clause, valid under the construction in­ dustry proviso of the Taft-Hartley Act, can be enforced in the courts regardless of the act's blanket ban on "coercion" to force an em­ ployer to refrain from doing busi­ ness with any other person, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled. The decision upset a judgment of a U.S. District Court in Ala­ bama that court action constitutes coercion which is barred by the act. The dispute involved Sheet Metal Workers Local 48 and the Hardy Corp., a construction industry firm under contract to the union. The agreement required the company not to subcontract any work per­ formed at the jobsite to,any other contractor who failed to live up to provisions of the union contract, including hiring, wages, union se­ curity and other matters. The com­ pany subcontracted certain work to the Backus Engineering Co. without requiring it to comply with the contract. Local 48 took up the matter as a grievance. The circuit court noted that there was disagree­ ment as to whether a binding decision resulted, but shortly afterwards the union sued for damages, charging breach of contract. One section of Taft-Hartley makes it an unfair labor practice for a union to threaten, coerce or restrain an employer when the purpose is to force or require him to cease doing business with another person or firm. Another section outlaws as an unfair labor practice a "hot cargo" clause in which the employer agrees to cease from using, selling or trans­ porting the products of any other employer, or to stop doing busi­ ness with another — but specifi­ cally exempts agreements In the construction Industry relating to subcontracting to be done at the jobsite. YOUCAj4'rSFEA< IF vbu'RE NoT-mstzs - YOUR ONION pioniMs matMuy j prices. The average price at the three stores for an arthritis and asthma drug under its brand name Metlcorten was $12.73. The average prices for the same drug under its generic name prednisone was $3.38. For an anti-infection drug under its brand name Tetrex the average price was $11,83; under the generic name tetracycline, $7.50. A tranquilizer under brand names Equanil and Miltown av­ eraged $5.18, compared to $3.87 under generic name meprobamate. A heart disease drug branded Digitaline and Nativelle averaged $1.96, compared to $1.25 under generic name digitoxine. A law put through by Kefauver requires the name of a drug to be SEA PIONEER (Pioneer Tankeri), June 1—Chairman, Alfred Mirth; Seerefary, Nona. Brather C. J. Gibson waa elected ta aerva as ship'a dele­ gate. steward John D. Penneil stated that this ship will store for the for­ eign voyaco at Norfolk. Va. Addi­ tional apace Is being made to accom­ modate these stores. No beefs were reported by department delegates. KENT (Amrlcan Sulk Carriers), June 1—Chairman, A. S. Alexsndari Secratary, Gerald A. Brown. One brother was left in hospital in Alex­ andria. Egypt. Captain compUmented crew for their conduct In Alexandria. No beefs were reported. Everything is running sraoothly. Motion made re use of portable evacuators on ships to unload grain and company to supply room and board ashore due to the tremendous amount of grain dust. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), May 14—Chairman, Navln' Ellis; Secretary, Jimmy Long. Motion large as the numifacturer's brand name. Shulman told local labor lead­ ers that generic names are sim­ ply the chemical name for a brand name product and since the government controls the standards and quality of all drug products the drug item must be the same regardless of nunufacturer. He cited as an example, a pre­ scription that would cost $35 using a brand name, whereas it could cost as low as $5 using the generic name of the same item. "However," said Shulman, "the use of generic names in prescrip­ tions must be ordered by your physician, since the druggist and pharmacists are bound by law to fill prescripttions exactly as the doctor orders." L. Cribban. S19.4S in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. MARGARET BROWN (Bleomfleld), May a—Chalrmsn, Pete BlaUck; Sec­ retary, S. Rethschild. Ship sailed minus two men from New Orleans. AU repairs wera taken cars of and everything la running smoothly. Brother Nick Pizzuto resigned as ship's delegate and a yote of thanks was extended to him. Brother L. Lee was elected ts aerva as new ship'a delegate. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Saatrain), May 17—Chairman, G. Chandler; Secre­ tary, N. Earlay. S2S in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. (Bilef Cook was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. ROBIN KIRK (Robin Lines), May 10—Chairman, Lea DaPalllar; Secretary, Henry Cralnas. SIS in made that a fireman and oiler be called out to relieve men on watch for supper meal at ail times when ship is maneuvering. Vote of thanks to the steward department far a job well done. Few minor beefs and few disputed hours OT. Otherwise, every­ thing is running smoothly. * MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), May 14—Chairman, Ian D. Wilson; Secretary, John S. Burke. Few minor beefs and a few hours disputed OT te be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Robin Lines), May 14—Chairman, Oresta Vola; Secratary, Luther Gadson. $17.50 in ship's fund. Few hour.s disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. Discussion on having the Union delegate request the Master to make up the launch schedules with ship's delegate concerning shore leave time for ail crew members. Vote of thanks to Baker Michael Haukland. and a vote of thanks to the purser, Kevin Lynch for his co­ operation with the crew. ANTINOUS (Waterman), May U —Chairman, Donald Stough; Secre­ tary, Donald Forrast. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Motion was made to have San Fran­ cisco agent renegotiate room situa­ tion midship house, giving particular attention to deck maintenance status. S2.4S in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the ship's delegate and the steward department for their due performance. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), May 24—Chairman, Gunnar Grahne; Secretary, Roberto Hannibal. S1.05 in stiip's fund. Brother R. Whitney was elected to serve as ship's delegate. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), May 3—Chairman, Joe Kramer; Secretary, D. Hathaway. S43 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the radio operator for the daily news reports, etc. Vote of tliauks to the steward department, also captain and mates for keeping unwanted salesmen off the ship. Some disputed OT wilt be taken up with patrolman. ALCOA EXPLORER (Alcoa), May 10—Chairman, James Long; Secra­ tary, John O'Teola. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Brother Charles Gregson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Patrol­ man to be contacted regarding Ice chest. TRAN5YORK (TranswesternI, Feb. t—Chairman, M. McCluer; Secratary, Taking a short pause from his maintenance job on deck, Thonrat Walker shows a big smile for the camera. The picture was taken on the JesM La FItte (Waterman). Thomas Sponcar; Secratary, Prank J. Smith. Brother Robert Spencer re­ signed ar ship's delegate but was re­ elected te aerva again. SIS.SB In ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Motion was made te try and speed up mail from Company office In New York. SANTA EMILIA (Liberty Navigaflan). May 14—Chairman, Andrew Ollvart Secretary, Caorga Hair. No beefs raparted by department dele­ gates. Lots of repairs needed. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job vreU done. WALTER RICI (Reynolds Metals), May II:—Chairman, Manual E. San­ chez; Secretary, Ttiamas J. Moors. No major beefs r^orted. Vols of thankf to the steward department and especially the galley department. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), May It—Ctialrman, Jamas Gaorga; Secratary, llumlnado R. Llanos. Any­ body that goes to the pantry at night please put your clothes on. Ship's delegate states that anyone that has a minor beef, please go to your own department delegate and let him set­ tle it with the head of that depart­ ment. it the beef is still not settled then the Milp's delegate will see the Captain about it. No beefs reported by department delegates. OCEAN ANNA (Maritime OvarsaasI, June If—Chairman, 5. A. Olmagglo; Secretary, W. Crassmsn. No beefs ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Crew requested net to pay off until ap­ proved by ship's delegate. DEL MONTE (Delta), May IE — Chairman, Lea Snodgrass; Secretary, D. Robinson. Ship's fund was turned over to one crewmeniber who had to leave ship dua ta illness. ROBIN TRENT (Robin Line), April 18—Chairman, W. Kohut; Secratary, O. Trosclair. Brother W. Kohut re­ signed as ship's delegate and Brother R. Almojera was elected to serve. No beefs reported. All disputed OT was taken care of. $9.25 in. ship's fund. AZALEA CITY (Saa-Lsnd), April IS —Chairman, T. D. York; Secretary, Louis Cevatla. Ship's -delegate re­ ported everything running smoothly. One man missed ship in San Juan. Motion was made to turn o(f radio and television set during the meal hours. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), May 3— Chairman, J. Feti; Secretary, N. Lam­ bert. All repair lists were in and captain will try and get all painting, etc. done as soon as possible. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. New ship's delegate to be elected. Larger variety of cold drinks desired by crew. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good preparation and service of meals. OCEANIC SPRAY (American Oce­ anic), April 12—Chairman, Paul J. Franca; Secratary, F. Fagan. No shore leave beef to be taken up with patrolman. Held discu.ssion regarding better mail service from home office. Vote of thanks extended to the stew­ ard department. MORNINO L I e N T (Waterman), March 2»—Chairman,' W. J. BuHerton; Secratary, W. A. Walsh. Ship's delegate reported that there are sev­ eral beefs that will be turned over to the patrolman at payoff. SACRAMENTO (Sacramento Trans­ portation), April 19 — Chalrmsn, reported by department delegates. New ship'a delegate was elected, W. Fruba. Matiea was made to call Union Hall, for an payoff at sea. MAOAKET (WsUrman), Juno f— Chairman, John E. McCrano; Sacra- tsry. Nana. Everything running smoothly. All repairs needed to be submitted by delegates of respective departments. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks for steward department. WILD RANGER (Waterman), June 7—Chalrmsn, Luke A. Clambali; Sec­ retary, Wilbur C. Sink. This is a very good and cooperative crew. Wa hava received a very good reaction from our arrival pools of which SIO is always put into the ship's fund. Wa now have S51 In the ship's fund. Vol­ unteer contributions at the payoff will be added and a TV will be bought for the messhall. No reported beefs by the department delegates. DEL NORTE (Delta), June 7—Chair­ man, Jamas L. Tucker; Secratary, Bill Kaiser. We have $133.17 In the ship's fund and S443.70 in the movie fund. PANOCEANIC FAITH (Panacaanic), May 2i—Chairman, Sam Drury; Sec­ retary, Kenneth Collins. The S14.1S which Is in the ship's fund will be turned over to someone who Is stay­ ing next voyage. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), June 7—Chairman, J. Duffy; Secretary, Francis R. Napall. There is $9.48 In •ship's fund. Crew asked to be a little more quiet at night in the passeiigerways. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done, for good food and service. KEVA IDEAL (Keva), June 7 — Chairman, R. V. Ceiling; Secretary, F. Spruill. Vote of thanks to the steward department :or doing very good job. Steward made an offer to purchase more deck chairs if each man will donate for same. MAYFLOWER (Msyflowar), June 11 —Chairman, John Tobin; Secretary, Robert Sanchez. Some repairs com­ pleted. Repair fan in crew pantry wind chutes to be replaced. Traffic Seen At New Hi^ In Canal Zone BALBOA, C. Z.—^Traffic through th« Canal Zone may set a new record when the count for the fiscal year endB this month—and with little or no worry about traf­ fic jams—Canal spokesmen have reported. The record of trips per year is 12,147 vessels, set in 1966, but canal transits set other records the first three months this year; March saw 1,110 ships through the canal, and in a single day that month 47 vessels made the 50mile trip—record for a single day. Several improving projects, some begun years ago, have in­ creased the efficiency and traffichandling capacity of the water­ way, Channel WMened One such improvement was the widening of Gaillard Cut, the great channel carved across the Continental Divide, Although 309 feet wide when the canal was com­ pleted, it is 500 feet wide in many sections now, enabling two-way traffic for big ships. The cut also has been lighted at night so that night transits are now common­ place. Other time-savers include a new, two-way radio system and 59 new, faster towing locomotives. The locomotives replace older ones that towed a ship at two miles an hour—two-thirds the speed of the new ones. About 25 of the new locomotives are required on duty, and eight can handle the biggest ship, a job that required 12 of the older engines. New Radio System The new radio system is designed to replace hand signals between ship pilots and locomotive drivers, and pilots also will use the radio to talk with the lockihasters, an­ other vital link in the transit system. With the radio, the speedier transits made possible by the faster locomotives are expected to be as safe as slower ones have been. Navy Going To Nuclear Run Ships PENSACOLA, Fla. — Nuclear scientists have produced for sea­ going vessels an atomic power plant which will double the power and life of present plants, accord­ ing to Cyrus R. Vance, Deputy Secretary of Defense. Noting that the world's first nu­ clear-powered ship, tiie submarine Nautilus, was launched 10 years ago, Mr. Vance said the Navy has submarines that can steam under water faster than most merchant vessels can move on the surface. He also pointed out that tlie atom­ ic-powered carrier Enterprise has maneuverability exceeding that of destroyers. Power To Spare "We can note with pride that in the past several months those working on the development pro­ gram for' reactors to be used in surface ships have produced a de­ sign which will be twice as power­ ful and run more than twice as long without refueling as the units of the Enterprise," he said. Although Mr. Vance made no specific mention of it, the Navy reportedly is seeking to increase its fleet of nuclear-powered surface vessels because of the signiflcant improvements in atomic reactor design and core life. �SlBAPAitMMg r MM Pace PauM That Refrashaa Althou^ Pennsylvania's Governor William Scranton was recently criss-crossing the country trying to win friends and influence voters in a last- minute bid to win the Republican Presidential nomination, he didn't seem to have made a dent in the crew on the La — Salle (Waterman). At a re­ > cent ship's meeting, crew- with when they are trying to many hands fiddling with the con­ members voted unanimously sleep. Mincing no words,, they trol valve. to sign a protest condemning the have demanded that JamcB Ott, 4 4 4 bill backed by Scrantcm gnd G.O.P. legislators, slashing Jobless pa0r benefits for unemployed workers In Pennsylvania, reports WHliam C. Sellers, meeting secretary. » 4. 4. Taking a briaf braak from his dirtias in tha gallay, J«M ScMtiofa (r) an{oyt a cup of coffoo with Clfftoa JMIUOH on the Ponmor (Calmar). The scene occurred when the vessel recently visited New York on its way to Philadelphia with general carge. LUCIL* BLeeMeUte (BiMmflaM), May 17—Chairman, William TINmani Sccratary, Lae Klaaman. Sai.37 reVortea in ahip'a Aina. William TiU•nan waa recently elected ahlp'i delelate. WILTON (Marine Carrier*), May SI —Chairman, T. P. Iterlandr Secre­ tary, F. Ottlnlato. One man waa kospitalizcd In Pert Bald. BgypL Anethe* aaan waa heapitaliiad In Bernbay. India. Ship'a delegate reporta trip le running smoothly, would like to keep It that way. No baefi* re­ ported iimm departmeet heads. Crew and oirtcers give yote of thanks to ROeiM KieiC (llebin Lines). May SI—Chairman, Harry Jaynew Secretary, Levis B. Thomen Bdward A. Vahy was etoeted new ship's dele­ gate. No basis reported from de­ partment heads. It was refmrted that S18 was In ship's fund. STBBL CHIMIIT (tsHtmlan), June 7—Chalcman. Oeerpe PInktoat; Seeralary, Bupsne J. Oaaply. U was reperlad' that IS la new In ship'* fund. The patrolman to contact the mate In reference to hospital slip. A vote of thanks te the steward department. ALCOA MASTER (Alcea Steam­ ship), April 13—Chairman, A. Hanese; Secretacy. W. Messenser. A new treasurer was elected. It waa re­ ported that there Is now SS.W tat the ship's fund. W. Messenger was elect­ ed new ship'a delegate. Ship's run­ ning smoothly. Cleaa valve te drain before leaving washing machine. OLOA (Marlnw Msnagars), Maroh • the Chief Coek and 3rd Cook for n Job woH dono. •AOLB VOYAOBR (Unltod Marino), June ft—Chairman, W. Jahnaan; Sa«ratary, M. Marrlck. No reported beefa from tha department heads. A few times hav* ran out of various dishes befor* maal hour was over. BOBiM LOCKSLiV (Rebiir Linos), April 2ft—Chairman, R. B. Lamb; Secretary, Jamas Sullivan. Motion to get new washing machine. Ship's treasurer reports t3.1S in ship'* fund. No beefs reported from department heads. Motion made to start new ship's fund and build It up. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Saaland garvfea) June 13—Chairman, Bob Fish; Socrstary, Guy Walter. It was re­ ported that 319.03 was in ship's fund. Bob Fish was elected new ship's delegate. Thanking retiring ship'a delegate for Job well done. No lost time due to accidents. PENH EXPORTER (Penn Exporter), May 1ft—Chairman, Durall McCarnay; Sacratary, Z. A. Markis- All major repairs have been taken care of. Fete Gaiza has been elected as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate for a Job well done. LOft ANGELES (Saaland), Juna 9 —Chairman, Jasher Anderson; Soaratary, Jasper Anderson. Most of ropairs taken caro of on old repair Bat. It waa raportad that S3.43 la In •hip's fund. Clean out wash water tanks a* rust has bean found. —Chairman, C. Quinnt; Sacratary, J. Moarst Thanking alt hands' for keaping baafs at a minimum which makes for an easiar delegates Job. No beefs rspartsd from the dopartment heads. Asking all hands- to cooperate to keep doors closed and locked while in India. A vot* of thanks to all de­ partments for thoir Interest In run­ ning a smooth ship thus far. April 33—Chairman, M. Ktiabar; iscratary, C. Quinnt. Considering length of trip everything seems to be running smooth. No reported beefs from the department heads. More at­ tention must be paid to the sanitary condition of tha crow's messroom. DEL SOL (Delta), May 34—Chair­ man, Pat* Valiptinai Sacratary, Mark Moialsy. Evaryona waa ramindad tn give one dollar to ship's fund. It was raportad that tharo la now g33 In tha ship's fund. TOPA TOPA (Walorman), Juno 7— Chairman, H. Sehmit; Sacratary, C. O. Briststt. E. B. Saunders was elected new MUp'a delegate. No beefs re­ ported by the department heads. ANTINOUS (Waterman), May 31— Chairman, D. Farrest; ftacrotary, H, Loll. F. Snow the outgoing ship's delegate was extended a vote of thanks for his efforts last voyage. F. Snow reported the ship had a clean payoff with no beefO and no SENICA (Marina Carriers), June 7 -Chairman, R. R. Meldonade; ftacro­ tary, P. A. McGrath. Everything go­ ing good so far. Washing machine keeps breaking down. GLOBE CARRIER (Marino Ovorsoas), Juna 30—Chairman, T. Dnawlcfcl; ftacratary, H. Mantatan. All repairs taken care of. Now washing macMn* Installed. SIU crews, who have been let­ ting their belts out recently, con­ tinue to make known their grati­ tude for fine chow and service from their steward departments. Ships whose steward departments are on this week's honor roll In­ clude the Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa); Northwestern Victory (Victory Carriers); Robin Hood (Robin Line); Transeastern (Transeastern); Oceanic Wave (American Oceanic); Ocean Evelyn (Mari­ time Overseas); Santa Emilia (Lib­ erty Navigation); Chatham and Aniinoua (Watn-man), and the Manipelier Victory (Victory Car­ riers). js » » The old hands on the Ocean Dinay (Maritime Overseas) are determined to put an end to the disturbances they have to put up LOG-A-RHYTHM: Gift Of Gab By C. Ange Some folks have a gift of gab. If you believe them. You've been had. You're no sport if you cut them short. To them, you're no friend— Just someone to gab with, now and then. To tell you~all their troubles And what they're going to do. Makes you wish they would go home Since you have your own trou­ bles too. If they don't talk about their own, You can bet your life your name Will be next on the phone. Let them have their lark As they lose their spark— In your eyes you can see a fake. tha ahip's delegate, makes sure that some fellewa quit slamming doors while tb^r fellow crewmembera are trying to log some sack time. * X X Seafarers aboard the Wilton (Marine Carriers) recently ex­ pressed their appreciation to the vessel's skipper for his cooperation in earing for a sick crewmember during the last voyage. A letter to the Leg from former 4 4 4 Seafarer Gully Silver In Savannah, Everyone got into the act en the Ga. contains news of several old Dei Aires (Delta) at a recent ship's meeting. After receiving a rousing vote of thanks from crewmembers, the steward responded by saying he was more than happy te sail with such a fine crew and thanked everyone for the excellent cooper­ ation he received during ttie voy­ age, writes W. H. Simmens, ship'a delegate. 4 4 4 SIU men on the Aldina (Harri­ son Traders) have found that it pays to play ball with the steward. Not only does it keep him happy, but it also can pay off in better food and service. Crewmembers in the 4-8 watch were recently singled out for special praise by the steward for leaving the mess hall in such a clean and orderly condition, according te L. P. Hagmanii, meeting chairman. SIU members gnd their friends. Silver is now operating a eombination poolroom-luncheonette called the "Q-Stik" en State Street, and Fletcher WiilianM new is the pro­ prietor of Fletcher's Bar on Price Street. Both men invite any SIU men passing through to drop in and say hello. A sad note from Silver is that Lois Porcher, known 4 4 4 to many an SIU man in Savannah, Sometimes a steward finds It's passed away in February after a almost impossible te satisfy the liver ailment. particular palate of a Seafarer. On the Seatraia Georgia iSeatrain) 4^4 As every ship's delegate knows. one crewmember has demanded It's easier to make beefs than work­ less salt and pepper be used in the ing to settle them. Jack Dalan, soup of the day, according to Rob­ ship's delegate oa the Antan Brunn ert Hannibal, meeting secretary. (Alpine), recently asked a certain 4 4 4 department which had made 36 The crew on the Sea Pioneer of the 37 beefs on the ship since jPioneer Tankers) had a real rough New Years, to put up a candidate for the delegate's job. Unfortu­ nately, he reports, he couldn't find any takers. 4 4 4 The crew aboard the National Defender (National Transport) was saddened recently by the death of George Zalensky who passed away in Poland. Crewmembers and offi­ cers collected $100 In his memory, half of which was spent on flowers, and the balance going to his rela­ tives. As a special gesture, the ship's flag that flew at half mast In his honor was sent to. his family as a memento from the crew. Ciomboli Ccwdm time when they sailed from Pert Arthur recently. According to Alfi-ed Hirsh, ship's delegate, the Pioneer broke down on the way out of the port and had to be And when they make a big mis­ 4 4 4 towed back. The crew was pretty take. It's been smooth sailing on the unhappy about the incident since The best thing to do Mt. Vernon Victory (Victory Car­ there weren't any lights, water or Is to tell them to "shoo" riers). J. P. Chambers, ship's dele­ heat until repairs were made. And stay out of your home. gate, writes that the skipper went 4 4 4 out of his way to thank the crew Crewmembers on tha Pan Unless you like to hear them sing for keeping a good ship. Oceanie Faith (Pan Oceanic) have the blues. come up with a suggestion de­ 4 4 4 Put a word in now and then; The onset of hot weather has signed to relieve the space prob­ And see it start all over again. brought a heat problem back aft lem on the shop. They have urged So if anyone talks about their own on the Fairport (Waterman). After that all unused topside rooms considerable discussion at a recent formerly occupied by passengers Just let them alone. ship's meeting, it turned out in­ be made available for members of And they might get smarter stead of the sun being the cause the crew, reports Jim (Batman) Than those biddies who roam of the trouble, there were Just too Batsen, ship's delegate. From home to home. WFU-.I'M SLAD you DiPN'Tsse iTsmsz-WHO tVOULDytgEUEtfeP USfl! �9B4r'ARERi < XO« hif* Twenty Del Sud Stewards Feed15,000 The story of the skillful efficiency and cooperation provided by the eteward departnent on the Del Sud (Delta) which helped insure the suoceH of her voyage ae a floating rade fair to Latin America was related in a recent letter to the LOO by Harold Crane, ihip's storekeeper. An account of the Del Sud's myage as United States Trade Sxhibit Conference ship appeared n the last issue of the LOG, and Crane's account gives additional letails of the gigantic effort In/olved in the project. An idea of the extensive de­ mands, met successfully by the Del Sud's steward department, can be seen from the more than 15,000 extra meals it served up to visiting Latin American digni­ taries who came to view the trade fair. A total ot 18,000 vlsitora oama aboard the Del Sud during tha trip. Crane has high praise for the SIU stewards wlio took on this huge culinary challenge so suc­ cessfully. "The perfection of all food and hors d' oeuvres served came under the direction of the chief steward, Clyde Lanier and his superb chef, Hans Spiegel, who did an excellent job In all phases of food preparation In all ports," Crane writes. Sam Mitchell, Delta Lines port steward, Icentorl congratu­ lates Hans Spiegel, chef (left) on tha Del Sud (Delta) and Domenick Di Giovanni, third cook (right), in front of one of the lavish buffets they prepared at Montevideo, Uruguay. "The second steward, Leslie Gulllot, and his staff of waiters did a magniflcent job of catering to the wishes of all the guests," he reports. At several of the Del Sud's ports of call, government leaders came aboard to see the exhibits and sample the expert cooking of the ship's SIU steward department. For Instance, In Montevideo, Uru­ guay, President Giannattaslo and his nine-man ruling council at­ tended a handsome cold buffet with 140 other guests. President Illia of Argentina and leading members of the national congress took part in a special luncheon on the Del Sud when she docked in Buenos Aires. The Del Sud's floating trade fair was sponsored by the Mississippi Valley World Trade Conference. It featured 41 exhibits weighing over 20 tons and worth more than $100,000. The exhibits showed the latest developments In products ranging from agricultural ma­ chinery and television to drugs and paintings. Taking part in the project were the United States Department of Commerce, and the ports of Hous­ ton and New Orleans. A special feature of tha trade conference was a scale model of the new In­ ternational Trade Mart, now being built in New Orleans. A ceremony with special mean­ ing for the crew's men from the Gulf Area occurred when the ship reached Rio De Janeiro. A bottle full of Mississippi River water was cracked open and poured over tha side to symbolize Ol' Man River shaking hands with the waters of Guanabara Bay, according to Crane. noeiN KIRK (R*MN Linen, in. Ha try Jaynati iy it—Chtlrmin Thonii r, vvia e. Tnomai, Brothar A Tabjr waa alaotad to aarra I dalaj|ata. In ahlp'a fund. ware rtportad br dapartinaat deUiatee. iMfcuuioii hall " aid on drawa. E'.Sj^ZVasL OLOSi OARRIIR (Maritime Overaaaa), Juno 10—Chairman, T. Drxawlekt; Sacratary, H. Montaton. Naw waahlng machine waa inatallad. All rapalra were taken eara of. Motion made tp have talaphonaa brought aboard in Amari.oan porta. RAPHAiL 0IMMiS (foa • Land), Juno II—Chairman, Bob PUki Sacra- 11 ill worked an aama for four dajra. lawaaat now one. Motion naada to hat ^ot eook. nifht cook and bakor M aook In (allay. Chlof oook aakar doing a good Job. "3 HARRY L. PIHOLRY (Klntman Ma. rino). May IS—Chairman, Charlaa V. Rallardi facratary, Rdward A. Lorani. Brothar Kenneth W. Olaon waa alaot­ ad to aerva aa ahlp'a delagata. SS.SS waa oollacted for the ahlp'a fund. Deck delegate requeita vlHt by Roy Boudreau to hold meeting of orawmembera. No baefa reported by an­ gina and ateward delegataa. Cooka and portera are doing an axcellant Job. Notice waa posted on buUatln board requastlng aU members ot watch to attend meetings. Dlscuaaton on repairs. MADAKET (Watermen), Juna 9— Chairman, John R. McOrano; Soerotary, Nona. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to tha steward de­ partment. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), May 10—Chairman, James Gtorgs; Secretary, lllumlnsdo B. Llanos. No beefs were reported. Everything seems to be running O.K. tary, Guy Walter. Brother Bob Flak was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to retiring ship's delegate. (10.03 in ship's fund. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Citisi Service), July 1—Chairman, John W. Allststti Sscrstary, Anthony L. Polumbo. Discussion to be held with patrolman about having to work around the clock to gas-free the tanks before the ship enters into the shipyard in Virginia. Crew would like TV for recreation. PORTMAR (Cslmsr), June 16 — Cheirman, W. J. Smith; Secretary, N. Kondylas. Ship's delegate reported that everything is O.K. $7 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Motion made that the voting of Union officials be mada by voting machines and absentee bal­ lots by maU for the members at sea. RIOGEFIELO VICTORY (Columbia), April 10—Chairman, Cecil Olltz; Sec­ retary, E. Synan. Crew refrigerator not working although engineer PENN EXPORTER (Pann Shipping), May 10—Chairman, Oursll McCarnayi Secretary, Z. A. Markies. AU major repairs have been taken care of. Brother Pete Garza was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Disputed OT on delayed sailing. Ship needs to be fumigated for roaches. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate who resigned. Brother John Maher, for a Job weU done. OCEAN ANNA (Msritlma Overseas), June 19—Chairman, S. A. OlMaggloi Secretary, W. Cressman. Brother W. Fruba was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Motion made to caU Union halt for clariflcatlon on payoS at sea. No beefs reported by de­ partment deiegales. HENRY STEINBRENNER (Kinsman Transit), May 9—Chairman, Carl i. Stevens; Secretary, Charles Simpson. Brother BUI Dean was elected to serve as ship's treasurer. The chair­ man suggested 2Sc per man be do­ nated to ship's fund for calls, eta. Discussion on repairs. Drydocked Pair In India Assisted By SIU Crew A Seafarer who ends up in drydock is never exactly com­ fortable. However, if a Seafarer is stranded flat on his back in a foreign country far from anything that tastes, smells, sounds or smacks of anything American, he slowly begins to believe that he has been aban­ doned on another world. To an SIU member caught in these unfortunate circumstances, any contacts with his home, his Union brothers, or for that mat­ ter, any thing or person from his native land, develops into a rare moment to be treasured in his memory long after the actual In­ cident occurs. Two Seafarers who were laid up for some time In a hospital In a small town In southern India have written the LOG to express their gratitude for the kindness shown to them by another SIU crew. William Padgett and Kenneth R. McAvoy were patients at the Bava Memorial Hospital at Cochin in The Del Sud's galley crew line up before one of the sumptloui buffet spreads they prepared the state of Kerala, India after for more than 15,000 Latin American guests that visited the trade fair exhibits on the vessel. having been taken off the Oceanic Posing for the camera are (l-r, front row) Henry Gonzales, Domenick Di Giovanni, Clyde Tide (Oceanic Ore). Their long Lanier, chief steward; Sam Mitchell, Delta Lines official; Hans Spiegel, Mike Dueusin, Eddie stay in the hospital was pleasantly Viera, Leslie Blanchard and August Panepinto. In the rear are Richard Ramsberger and interrupted when a group of Sea­ farers from the Steel Apprentice Harold Crane. (Isthmian) came to their aid. Padgett and McAvoy begin their praise of the SIU men from the Steel Apprentice by paying trib­ ute to their homeland; "America Is known, as the 'land of the free and the home of the brave'. To this wo should like to add an adjec­ m: lis? tive or two." "For us, two stranded seamen at wiiPiiliPiiiPPiB Pliil the Bava Memorial Hospital in liii iilisigsMiiife Ernakularn-Cochin, America Is the ii :••• .S: mmm land of the kind, generous and considerate men. IP:® "After our ship, the Oceanic Tide, went on its way, we lay in the hospital, watching the days I - turn Into weeks, American ciga­ rettes soon gave way to Indian straw which is locally advertised Service was the by-word from the steward department on the Del Sud as thousands of guests as tobacco in this "Land of Ro­ were served when the vessel visited six major Latin American ports carrying, the floating mance and Mystery." Our diet of trade fair. Waiting for guests to arrive are (l-r) Clyde Lanier, chief steward; Milton Thlflsh and mutton, and then mutton bodeaux, Joo McCarty, Mike Lonergan, Leslie Guillot, second steward; Sam Mitchell, com­ and flsh went from boring to mo­ pany official; Jack Burton, John Thrombino and Jerry Correlli. notonous, especially when they ilii Jnir txatct • Padgett McAvoy managed to serve us flsh twice on Sundays. "All of this took a decided change for the better with tha ar­ rival of the good ship, Steel Ap­ prentice. As soon as we heard she was in port, we got word to her skipper through the local agent. The response to our plea can only he described as magniflcent. Upon hearing of our plight from Cap­ tain Blandford, the steward de­ partment took quick and bountiful action in the best SIU tradition. "The ship's delegate, Bill Clegg, and his worthy Cximpanion, Joseph Fidalgo, filled a hunch of marketbags until they overflowed. Wa don't have to tell you how wel­ come all those goodies were to us. Losing no time at all, we dug into those groceries like food was going out of style the follow­ ing morning. "This, we believe, is all the evi­ dence that is needed of the rich traditions of our American Mer­ chant Marine and the SIU. We can only say 'God bless the men who sail the seas under the Stars and Stripes and the SIU banner.' In our book the Seafarers and Cap­ tain Blandford on the Steel Ap­ prentice are the greatest." Padgett, who has been a mem­ ber of the Union since 1948, sails In the engine department. McAvoy has been sailing with the SIU since 1958 as a member of tha engine department. �Page Twenty-OM"-'' « »• ^Charlie Noble ^ Snares Curiosity Of Crew By William Calefato C-9SC If a "Charlie Noble" could talk, the one on the Longview Victory (Victory Carriers) might pass the word that the average seaman pays more attention to the little mishaps that occur at sea than the big disasters that make headlines around the world. For those of our brothers^ who aren't acquainted with Noble, it turned out to be a lucky The big problem confronting the term, a "Charlie Noble" accident since many of the crew chief cook Bill Frezza was a strong Is the galley stove pipe on a ship. began to wonder why the galley gale that was blowing down the When a winter storm blew the vent stove pipe had such an outlandish ship's Charlie Noble, nearly killing his oil ilres. Not only did this re­ off the Longview Victory's Charlie nickname. lentless dovyn-draft affect the work of the galley staff, but it also spelled bad news for the crew. Since the cooks couldn't produce any hot meals, as long as the gale blew, it looked like the crew was going to have to make do with sandwiches. The accident also gave the crew a chance to see a chief cook in a role that could never be dupli­ cated in an ama­ teur theater. It was a scene that probably never had occurred be­ fore in the annals of modern mari­ Calefato time history. The frigid weather forced the chief cook to dress up in a cos­ tume that would make the theat­ Bill Frezxo, chief cook on the Longview Victory (Victory rical director with the wildest Carriers), goes into action as he begins to prepare lunch. imagination in the world turn Frezza startled Seafarers in the crew when he appeared for green with envy. work dressed up as if he were going on a polar expedition The news of Bill's predicament when the galley's "Charlie Noble" was disabled. Freddie came from a seasoned AB who Dovocol, third cook, is seen working in the background. couldn't restrain his laughter when The contented expressions on the faces of the Longview Victory crewmembers seen above is largely a tribute to chief cook Bill Frezzo's fine cooking. Seated (l-r) are A. Turlington, K. Allen and J. Szenthiralh. Ernesto Lopez is seen demonstrating the prompt service that the crew can count on. Chief cook Frezza made sure crewmembers got hot chow despite the fact that the galley range wasn't operating properly because of the troubles created by the "Charlie Noble." Welfare Help Is Appreciated To the Editor: I would like to thank the SIU for the $4,000 benefit cheek that I received following the death of my brother, George C. Hudson. I really have no words to express my gratitude for your very kind expressibns' about my brother which ap­ peared in the letter accompany­ ing the check.' I would also like to express my appreciation for the prompt manner in which the Union handled the payment of the benefit. Needless to say, it was, and' is a wonderful help to me in a very dire time of need. I suppose it seems like a strange Idea , but I do hope and believe that my brother knows that this amount has been paid to me, because after he knew heartfelt offer of assistance and words of sympathy. Edith Hudson i i Offers Tribute To Joe Voipian All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. he would be unable to ship again, he was very worried about the future. I would like to express my appreciation for the Union's To the Editor: I was deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Joe Voipian. I believe that every Seafarer who knew Joe loved him. Joe Voipian under­ stood the seamen with whom he dealt, and everyone of us knew it. I know that those who sailed away before Joe's unfortunate passing will all be out on deck to welcome him now. God bless Joe Volpinn. Jim Barrett Relaxing before the dinner hour begins on the Longview Vic­ tory, M. Orcine, galleyman (I), and Ernesto Lopez, crew messman Ir], pose for author's William Calefato's busy camera. According to Calefato, Orcine, who is in his late seventies, loves the sea so much that he won't consider retiring his card. he told us, "Thirty years of my upon for advice. Our old, genial life in this work, and I've never "boats," who had spent most of seen anything like this." After he his years at sea, could only an­ calmed down, he reported, "It's the swer, "Yeah, 1 wonder. Why is it chief cook. He's dressed like he called Charlie Noble?" The crew's curiosity grew and wants to climb the Alps—overcoat, ear muffs, and even long johns. grew, but it wasn't until we hit And there he stands, cooking for the States again that 1 managed to discover that the Charlie Noble a hot stove. This tops them all." As soon as they heard of this was named after—Charles Noble. improbable scene, crewmembers It turned out that he was a captain began to find excuses to walk past in the British Merchant Marine the galley to peep in and see the around 1840 who always insisted spectacle. Bill being a man of a that the copper stove pipe on his few words, didn't have much to ship had to have a brilliant polish. say. He just felt cold, but no mat­ Captain Noble's ship with its ter what, his job was to make sure gleaming stove pipe became fa­ that the crew got their hot meals. mous in every port of call it made. 'Shoot Charlie Noble' It was for this reason that his opinions and reactions ended up Of course other sea phrases were coined many decades ago as his own secrets. Wind Is Villain and have remained part of our The cause of all his troubles, as language over the years. A re­ mentioned, was the smoke stack lated example is the command to on the galley stove, which has "shoot Charlie Noble.' Rather been called the Charlie Noble for than understanding this phrase to the past 100 years. Tbe principle mean taking a pot shot af^ ffie" behind its operation is that a draft captain, it is commonly translated enters the stove through the to "take a sight." Another way dampers and travels up the galley, the same phrase is used is to fire stack. In order to produce this a pistol through the stove pipe to effect, all doors leading to pas­ clean out the soot. All this speculation about the sageways and the galley were left open to make sure there would be care and feeding of Charlie Noble and its origins came about because a draft. When a high wind produced a the galley staff on the Longview down-draft through the stack, it Victory faced the disaster of being meant that the fires in the stove forced to serve sandwiches rather than hot meals. However, the tech­ couldn't burn. Veteran Seafarers like to pass nical proficiency of the chief en­ on an old joke which is _all too gineer, his first assistant and the true. One after another will tell chief electrician averted this This skillful trio you that a Victory ship was badly emergency. designed and that the first thing solved the problem quickly, quiet­ the builders slipped up on was ly and with astonishing efficiency. when they put the galley in the Nobody else on board knew that wrong place . . . and of course, the job had been done or the dif­ ficulties that had to be overcome, our old "friend," Charlie Noble. Since the skipper was forced to so their success was unknown and share his mastery of the Longview unrewarded. Victory with the hard, cold winter Quiet Tribute wind, the troubles in the galley When the news of their accom­ and the other so-called peculiari­ plishment finally leaked out, they, ties of the ship's design became in turn, never knew that they had more and more noticeable and the; won the respect and admiration of subject of much scorn. And so, the whole crew. For the tributes Charlie Noble became one of the that they received were the kind major subjects of conversation on that were passed on quietly at the long trip across the Pacific. coffee break time or during the Something To Ponder off-watch leisure hours. At first some of the less-knowl­ Pots and pans and a cookbook edgeable crewmembers thought are the only interests in the lives that Charlie Noble was the round- of certain cooks. Others, like Bill slotted rotating ventilator which Frezza who is a "natural" at his the gale had blown off the ship. job, maintain that things which However, they were quickly cor­ are too often taken for granted by everyone else have their own im­ rected. As more and more attention was portant aspects, especially for the devoted to the disabled stack, one people they affect directly. inspired seaman asked how it got The Charlie Noble on the Longits name. Since no one could shed view Victory was such an example. any definite light on the subject, For it showed that the little things the boatswain, who is supposed to on shipboard have their own vast be the expert on sealore as well importance that affect every crewas on a ship's rigging, was called member on the ship. �h ' Ptire Twfcnty-Tw» JnllKti: 1964 Proud Papa All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's namei 3Iary Sue Ross, born March 12, 1964, to tho Ernest J. Ross', Al­ pena, Mich. ^ ^ Donna Wrenn, born March 22, 1964, to the Ronald A. Wrenns, Jersey City, New Jersey. 4 Lisa Pryor, born November 12, 1963, to the Francis B. Pryors, Ogdensburg, New York, Camacho Fructuoso has good reason to be. proud of his two daughters, Josephine, who Is a high school senior (II, and Carmen, who has just graduated from Junior High School In Brooklyn (r). Fructuoso, who has been an SlU member since 1939, retired In 1961. irectorvISI UNION SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey WDIIami AI Tanner Robert Matthewi SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1218 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 278 State St. Ed Riley. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10223 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS .... 673 4th Ave.. Bklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. 2608 Pearl St.. SE.. Jax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent ... FRanklln 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louia Neira, Agent HLmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent Tel. 529-7548 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer. 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Colvis, Agent EL. 4-3616 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 7th St. Arthur Bendheim, Agent BUFFALO, NY ..J 735 Washington TL 3-9259 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. RAILWAY MARINE REGION So. Chicago, IlL SAginaw 1-0733 99 Montgomery St. CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. HE.4DQUARTERS HEnderson 3-0104 MAin 1-5450 Jersey City 2, NJ REGIONAL DIRECTOR DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. G. P. McGinty RAndolph 2-4110 ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. R. H. Avery Mail Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 E. B. Pulver HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. BALTIMORE....1218 B. Baltimore St. EAstern 7-4900 River Rouge 18, Mich. VInewood 3-4741 NORFOLK 113 Third St. 622-1092-3 Inland Boatmen's Union PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. DEwey 6-3818 NATIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Matthews GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR United Industrial Workers Pat Fiiinerty BALTIMORE .. 1218 E. Baltimore St. BALTIMORE ....1216 E. Baltimore St EAstern 7-4900 .EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. BOSTON 276 State St Richmond 2-0140 .Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 673 4th Ave., Brooklyn HEADQUARTERS 673 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HYacinth 9-6600 5804 Canal St. HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. HOUSTON WAlnut 8-3207 WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE . 2608 Pearl St. SE JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE. Jax ELgin 3-0087 ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI ..,.744 W. Flagler St. MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. FRanklln 7-3564 FRanklin 7-3584 1 S. Lawrence St. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St MOBILE HEmlock 2-1754 HEmlock 2-1754 NEW-ORLEANa 630 Jackson Ave NEW ORLEANS . ....830 Jackson Ave. Phone 529-7546 Tel 529-7546 115 Third St. NORFOLK 113 Third St. NORFOLK Phone 622-1892-3 Tel. 622 1892 3 2604 S. 4th St. PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4th St PHILADELPHIA . DEwey 6-3818 DEwey 6-3828 TAMPA ..,.312 Harrison St. TAMPA 812 Harrison St. Phone 229-2788 Tel. 229-3783 Shonda Jemlson, born January 7, 1964, to tho William P, Jemlsons, Mobile, Ala. $ Beth Byrne, born March 31, 1964, to the John P. Byrnes, Chi­ cago, III. ^ ^ Chadwick Turner, born Febru­ ary 16, 1964, to the Paul R. Tur­ ners, New Orleans, La. ^ Steven A. Hebert, born Febru­ ary 29, 1964, to the Vincent A. Heberte, Carriers, Miss. t> i!> Linda Farreli, bom May 3, 1964, to the Edward F. Farrells, Clif­ ford, N. J. Brian Keith Baker, April 21, February 8, 1904, to the Harry E. 1964, to the Keith O, Bakers, Bear Christians, Tenafly, N. J. Lake, Mich. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Michael Joseph Babln, bora Laura Vazaguea, born May 11, March 29, 1964, to the AMn M. 1964, to the Juan Vazgueas, Balti­ Bablns, Jr., Plaquemine, La. more, Md. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Arlle Jay Brown, born April 19, Harvey Brown, born May 1, 1964, to tho Arlle J. Browns, 1964, to the Harry L. Browns, Houma, La. Ocean Drive, S. C. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Bonlta Ann Pitre, born April 3, Elizabeth Bryant, born Decem­ 1964, to the Ladlls W. Pitres, Obber 17, 1963, to the James T. Bry­ erlln. La. ants, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Llndell Bennett, bom April 28, Jose Perez, Jr„ born May 29, 1964, to tho Garland M. Bennetts, 1984, to the Jose D. Pereas, New Jesup, Ga. York, New York. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Dwayne Davis, born March 18, Danelle Marie Dnbose, born 1964, to the DonneU M, Davis', May 19, 1964, to the Vincent A. Freeport, Fla., Tivldads, New Orleans, La, Cherle Walsh, bora AjHril 12, 1964, to the John J. Walshs, Cleve4 4 4 Kyle Jones, born October 27, land.Iand, Ohio. 1963, to the Willie K. Jones', Boga4 4 4 lusa. La. Robert Thomas Willis, born Feb­ 4 4 4 ruary 20, 1964, to tho Thomas Peter Lewis Christian, bora Wills', Wlnnsbore, Texas. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment Ronald O'TooIe Jr., born May of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary 6, 1964, to the Ronald O'TooIes, card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Wyandotte, Mich. Floyd S. Ackerman, 46: Brother John Henry Hannay, 58: Brother t it if Lisa Utiey, born May 9, 1964, Ackerman died of heart failure on Hannay died of pneumonia on January 6, 1964, to the Richard P. Utieys, Galves­ F e b r u a ry 17, 1964, In St. Fran­ In Baltimore ton, Texas. USPHS Hospital. cis Hospital, Esit canaba, Mich. Ho He had been a Robert Stacker, born February Joined the SIU member of the 19, 1964, to the Vaughn E. Stack­ In 1960 and SIU since 1948 ers, Detroit, Mich. and in the stew­ sailed as a mem­ t> ber of the engine ard department. Paul Joseph Williams, boim department. Sur­ He is survived May 1, 1964, to the Walter H. Wil­ vivors include by his wife Ruth liams', Gretna, La. his wife, Helen, Hannay of Balti­ of Gladstone, Michigan. Acker­ more. Place of burial was not re­ it 4" 4" Carla Jean Lopeparo, born man was buried In the Garden of ported, April 14, 1964, to the Carlo Lo- Rest Cemetery, Wells, Michigan. 4 4 4 peparos, Chicago, III. 4 4 4 Benjamin J. Martin, 65: Brother Nils Harry Lnndqulst, 58: Martin was the victim of an acci­ 3^ 4" 4" dental death on Christine Ellen Wright, bora Brother Lundquist died of natural causes on Janu­ September 29, March 30, 1964, to the Richard ary 12, 1964, at 1963, in Houston, Wrights, Alpena, Mich, the Staten Island Texas. He joined 4 4" 4' USPHS Hospital, the Union In 1952 Charles Peck, born February 19, A member of the and sailed as a 1964, to the Harvey W. Pecks, Al­ deck department, member of the pena, Mich. he joined the engine depart­ 4 4" 4 Union In 1941. ment. Burial was Walter King, born November 4, Burial was at in Arlington Na­ 1963, to the Paul Kings, Houston, tho Greenwood tional Cemetery, Texas. Cemetery, Brook­ Arlington, Va. No survivors were Shelly Brenda Powell, born May lyn. There were no surylvors. listed. 20, 1964, to the William H. Pow­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 ells. Philadelphia, Pa. Monroe C. Gaddy, 58: Heart John Zohill, 67: Brother Zohill i t 4 4 4 Sabrlna Bergstrom, born April failure was fatal to Brother Gaddy 17, 1964, to the James F. Berg- in Houston, Texas, on Janu­ stroms, Houston, Texas. ary 22, 1964. H« 4 4 4 joined the Sea­ Roman Harper, born March 21, farers In 19 5 2 1964, to the Roman Harpers, Ja­ and sailed In the maica, L. I., N. Y. steward depart­ 4 4 4 ment. Gaddy is Quillian Forrester, bom April survived by his 29, 1964, to tho Marvin S. Forrest­ wife, Frances, of ers, Savannah, Ga. Tampa, Florida. 4 4 4 Burial was In the Garden of James Riley, bora May 2, 1964, Memories Cemetery, Tampa. to the James F. Rlleys, Ashland, 4 4 4 Wise. Carney Q. Daw, 68: A heart at­ tack took the life of Brother Daw on February 23, 19 6 4, at his home In Norfolk, Va. Ha sailed as a member of the engine depart­ ment and had joined the Union in 1961. He was placed on pen­ sion In 19 6 3. Surviving is his wife, Florence, of Norfolk. Burial was at the Rose­ wood Mertiorial Park Cemetery, Virginia Beach, Va. died of pneumonia In Yugoslavia, Dec. 24, 1963. Ha became a mem­ ber of the Union In 1953 starting In the deck de­ partment and later transferring to the steward department. A native of Austria, Brother Zohill was placed on pension In 1962. He Is survived by a son, Joseph, of Philadelphia. Place of burial was not reported, 4 4 4 Humella Fluence, 50: Brother Fluence died of natural causes on February 29, 1964, in Staten Island USPHS Hospital.^A mem­ ber of trio Union a 1 n c e 1952, he sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Ho Is sur­ vived by his wife, EIVIe, and five childen In Los Angeles. Burial was In Rural Cemetery, Los Angeles. �SRAF'AH^S All hospitalized Seafarers would f^preciate mail and visits wlienever possible. The following is die latest available list of SlU men in the hospital: USPHfl HOSPITAL BTATEN ISLAND. NEVP YORK •ramo Arroyo Walter Lester John Boanday A. Hazzariello George Meltzer Raoul Cabrara Banry Callahan Amstey Minors Clifford CampbaU Haakon Mourn Antonio Corral Harold Nelson Sdward Cleary S. Paczkowakl Jolut ColUnion Nick Palantzoglou Hamilton DaUey Santiago Pena John Fanning Feotonlo Pereira FhlUlp Frank Eugene Plahn William GlUespla Stanley Stevens Sanford Gregory Walter StovaU Charles Haymond A. Stracciolinl Erwin Jennings Paul Switch Walter Kowalczyk Anthony' Toker Ralph KnowU John Wltted Joe Laffredo Gilbert Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS John Alstatt Roscoe Martin Walter Cutter John Rawza James DUlion BiUy RusseU Alphan Fruge Hamilton Sebum John Shamel Howard Gray Patrick Stevens Hugh Grave Julius Swykert Milbura Hatlcy Robert L. Helper Claude Walker E. L. Lawson Ranson Wilson Daily Vzena Charles Martin USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Ernest Anderson Claude Lomess George Armstrong Harry Long Dewey Bell Henry J. Maas, Jr. WUbert Burke Mont McNabb. Jr. Tiorge. Burleson Claude McNorton Oscar Cino Hugh Meachan Salvatore Detrio PhiUip Mendoza John Flinn Robert Merritt Audley Foster Cteon Mixon John Gersey Clyde Mudd Ceasar Guerra George Neyrey Waiter Johnson Troy Pardue George Keneday Francis Pastlano James Lala Leon Penton Jeaii Latapie Theodore Phelps John Fow«r JuUus Thompioa Carloi Baavedra Olav 'rhoraen Ray Strength Howard Watera USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND James Mitchell Roaooe AUord W. C. Murphy, Jr. Carl Beard Carl Biaeup James Roach William Sawyer Walter Boxmair Henry Schwartz Groover Cobbler Robert Sheffield Joaeph Feak Charles Torgerson Frledof Fondlla Crittenden Foater Robert Twlgg Skinner Waff Charles Hippard MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND Hector Duarte USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON John Kennedy Richard Shaffner Henry McCuUough Harry Silverstein Henry Piszatovikl CU.el WlaUck Edwar l Sager Wm. L. WilUama USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA WilUam Barber Raymond Miller Frank Buck Jessie Painter James Deibl Lloyd Roberson Robert Gregory Julian Wilson John McLemore USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA N. Blanchard William Padgett Goorget Chance Arthur WiUert Patrick Grennan USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Edgar Andcraon Harold Robinson Alfred Duggna USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA WHUam Lovett Gordon Mkrbury Pastor Ablln Nicholas Peters Hoinard Fowler Richard Zaragoza Charlie Gedra USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICHIGAN Reuben Bach Barney Majjesle Edward Carlson Frank May Charles Comstock Joseph Mrkua Kenneth Glass Walter Petere B. Gogolewski Sichard Pedersen Robert Green Frederick Prlmeau Clarence Lenhart Gillis Smith USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Thomas Lehay Charlee Coburn George McKnew Arthur Collett Benjamin Deibler Samuel HiUs Raymon Ruppert Abe Gordon Willie A. Young Burl Haire USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Joeeph Berger James McGea SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isakseh Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny Edwin Harriman PINE CREST HAVEN NURSING HOME COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, DC William Thomson Paul StovaU Schedule of Membership Meetings SlU-AGllWD Meetings A. Da Costa and O. Babb Antonio Da Coota and Otho Babb are asked to contact Hayt & Hayt, attornieys-at-law, 99 Wall Street, New York, New York, 10005. 4: 4. Floyd R. Johnson Anyone, knowing the whereBboiits of the above-named is asked to get in touch with Alice E. Johnson, 1122 Garfield Avenue, Marinette, Wis. 1. Emmitt A. Connell You are asked to contact your attorney, Herman N. Rabson. 15 Park Row, Hew York 38, N.Y., telephone WO 2-5250. $ 4^ 4^ Jim Davis Norma has the information you requested about Jeff. She died June 28 and was buried July 1. Norma will give you further de­ tails when she hears from you.. % t, % Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 FM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to he excused should request permission by tele­ gram (he sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York August 3 Detroit August 7 Philadelphia August 4 Houston August 10 Baltimore August 5 New Orleans August 11 MobUe August 12 4 4 4 West Coast SlU-AGLtWD Meetings STU headquarters has issued the following schedule through August, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord 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 FM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Augusit 17 August 19 August 21 September 21 September 23 September 25 t 4 4 Great Lakes SIU Meetings Norman Cbstell* Regular membership meetings You are asked to get in touch with Robert Bennett, 347- 20th on the Great I,akes are held on the first and third Mondays of Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. each month in all ports at 7 FM 3^ 4" local time, except at Detroit, Riohard Feddern The above-named, now on the where meetings are heia at 2 FM. San Francisco, is asked to contact The next meetings will be: Detroit August 3—2 FM Daniel Finnegan about an urgent Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago^ matter before leaving New York. Cleveland. Dulutta, Frankfort, 3* 4> 4> August 3—t PM John Liberato You are asked to contact J. G. 4 4 4 Green, c/o General Delivery, Highlands, Texas. Lynd is very SIU Inlond Bootmen's Union Regular membership meetings sick and needs an operation. i for IBU members are scheduled 4> 3^ 3> each month in various ports. The Bill Hutohinson You are asked to telephone next meetings will be: Philadelphia .. Aug. 4>-5 PM Penny McGarty, person-to-pereon Baltimore (licensed and uncollect 81*^03 1-3217, Inglewood, lioensed).... Aug. 5—5 FM Calif., If you haven't already an­ Houston .. August 10—5 PM swered her notice. She would Norfolk . .August 6—7 FM appreciate hearing from you as N'Orleans . . Aug. 11—5 FM quickly as possible. Mobile . ..mgust 12—5 PM 3< 4> 3!> 4 4 4 Friends of Robmt Bnrdick RAILWAY MARINE REGION Bob Burdick is temporarily out Regular membership meetings •of circulation. His current address is P.M.B. 59025 - Pine 4, Angola, for Railway Marine Region-IBU La. Any shipmates owing him members are scheduled each money are asked to forward it to month in the various ports at 10 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings him at this address. ' will be: 3« 3)i 4 ' Raymond Tilley Jersey City August 10 . The above-named is asked to Pblladelphia August 11 write Tom Sullivan, P.O. Box 185, Baltimore August 12 *Norfolk ........ .Apgust 13 Ludingtpn, Micb. 6RBAT LAKES TUO AND REGION ISare Twenty-ThVM VaG DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU memlers are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 FM. The next meetings will be: Detroit August 10 Milwaukee August 10 Chicago . August 11 Buffalo August 12 fSauIt Ste. Marie. .August 13 Duluth August 14 Lorain :. .August 14 (For meeting place, contaci Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky, Ohio). r Cleveland August 14 Toledo August 14 Ashtabula :. .August 14 (For meeting place, contact John Mgro, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ tabula, Oliio). 4 4 4 United Industrial Workers Regular membership meetings: for UIW members are scheduled each month at 7 PM in various ports. The next meetings will be: New York.. August 3 Baltimore August .5 Philadelphia August 4 tHonston August 10 • Mobile . .i.. . .August 12 New 'Orleaiis . . . . - August 11 • Meatingi hald at Latibr Tampia, Nawport Naws. t Maating held at Labor Temple. Sault: Sta. Maria, Mich. t Maating held at Galveston wharvoa. Descr/fre Hard Life In Depressed Areas WASHINGTON—"No one has a job. The man lives with his family in a completely dilapidated shack. They have no central heating, plumbing or lighting, and, of course, no one ever heard of a telephtShe.-*— The' road there is, in most War on Poverty program will aid Appalachia, the region also needs cases,"just a foot path. Even special programs. Before industry a jeep can make It only part of the way. The family usually has a small potato patch; potatoes are their major staple of diet to carry them through the winter." Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., Un­ der Secretary of Commerce and cbainnan' of the President's Ap­ palachian Regional Commission, thus began his description of s typical part of the 10-state ares that comprises Appalachia. Interviewed on Washington Re­ ports to the People, AFL-CIO public service program carried on 700 radio stations, Roosevelt said that most of the people in the area "live on food surplus com­ modities and sometimes a relief check. They are miles from any hospital. Children are often with­ out shoes and cannot walk the miles to school in the winter, and that school is often a one-room shack with a leaky roof and draughty walls." Roosevelt said that although the and business will come in, he said, roads must be built, sewerage plants and other facilities in­ stalled. He recommended replen­ ishment of the once plentiful timberlands, development of the vast recreational facilities of the scenic areas, and aid to agriculture. Roosevelt declared that Appa­ lachia should be a concern of all Americans for humanitarian rea­ sons and also because the im­ provement of the area and aiding the people to get jobs will make it more productive. "If we can up-grade the standard of living, the purchasing power, then they will foe able to buy more dresses made on Seventh Avenue in New York, more cars made in Detroit, and other goods made all ov«- the nation," he asserted. At present, said Roosevelt, un­ employment in Appalachia is dou­ ble that in the rest of the nation, and the per capita income is far below the national average. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Watera District makes specific provision for safeguarding the ^mbership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed p»A audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. GuH, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shaU consist equaUy of imion and management representatives and their alternates. AU expenditures and disbursements of - trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AU trust fund financial records are avaUable at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union haUs. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union Md the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified maU, return receipt requested. The proper address for this Is: Earl Shepard. Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are avaUable to you at aU times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Anpeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of aU SIU contracts are avaUable in aU SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and Uve aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as weU as your obUgations, such as filing for OT on the proper abeets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union oSicial, in your opinion, fails to protect vour contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from pubUshlng any article serving the poUtical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pubUshing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its coUective membership. This esUbiished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responslbUity for LOG poUcy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this cesponsibUity. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt ts given for game. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt, or If a member is required to make a payment and li given an official receipt, hut feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAF.4RERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. AU members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to famiUarize themselves with Its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials.,etc., as weU as aU other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including atlenduneo at mciubcrship meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in ail rank-ond-filc functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership bos reaffirmed the long-standing Union 'policy of aUowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in emplojmient and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal riglits to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve These ohiectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds' through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union'records or information, he should.immediately notify SIU President Paul Nail at haadquartars by certified mall, return receipt requested. �Vol. XXVI No. 15 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Sen. Douglas Hits British Defiance Of (/S Ship Law WASHINGTON—Sen. Paul H, Douglas (D.-Ill.) has called "extraordinary" and "un­ precedented" a move by the British government to oppose what it called U.S. attempts to apply American regulations to British shipping. The senator, chairman of "*" the Senate-House Joint Eco­ ing direct action, it has sought sta­ extraordinary event in interna­ nomic Committee declared tistical information and documents tional law also is obvious." Sen. Douglas called for a clear that the British action "may oblige from steamship carriers and con­ the United States to abolish the ferences carrying American com­ understanding that the U.S. Ship­ conference system of ocean trans­ merce ... to make doubly certain ping Act is" sound and necessary portation and rigorously control that no real justification exists legislation and that the proceed­ from this discrimination against ings of the FMC under it have ocean freight rates." throughout its history been mod­ His statements were prompted the U.S." He further said that the action erate and indulgent, to say the by the introduction in the British Detroit's Local 10, SlU Transportation Services and Allied House of Commons a bill which, of the British government indicates least. Concessions Made in effect, would authorize British that it is willing to order its lines Workers was saddened recently by the passing of George shipowners to ignore the Federal to defy American law rather than He pointed out that "conces­ Battel, president pro tem. Battel Ir) is seen as he appeared Maritime Commission's contract produce the information requested sions have been made in the pres­ with John Weaver, secretary-treasurer pro tem, to tell the , requirements. According to the by the FMC. ent controversy at the request of story of Local 10 on UAW radio program during the success­ British lines, h? added, are so bill, the British regard any such the same government that now ful drive to organize the Checker Cab Company. Checker orders as an infringement upon frightened by the consequences re­ seems about to challenge our ele­ sulting from the revelation of ad'- mentary jurisdiction over our. own drivers voted for representation by SlU-TS&AW by a 3-2 British jurisdiction. ditional facts that they have lob­ margin on June 8-9. The British action was sparked bied the British government to take commerce." These concessions by efforts of the FMC, under or­ this unheard of action against its compromise the efficient adminis­ tration of the law, he added, and ders from Congress, to obtain most friendly ally. even these have not been deemed documents from foreign shippers Ccller Speaks Up sufficient, he said. concerning freight rates in trade Speaking even more strongly, To go further would be injurious with the U.S. The documents are needed to enable Federal shipping Chairman Emanuel Celler (D.- to the national Interest and to in­ agencies to review and pass on N.Y.) of the House Judiciary ternational principles of fair com­ Committee called the British ac­ petition, Douglas declared. freight rates in U.S. trade. tion an attempt to encourage Some of the instances of dis­ Rates Discriminatory defiancy of U.S. shipping laws crimination cited by the senator DETROIT—Members and officers of Local 10, SIU-TransSenator Douglas, who in the and urged the FMC to "resist to involved paperback books which past year has led a probe aimed the fullest" any attempt by the cost $39 a ton to go to England portation Services and Allied Workers, paid tribute this week at ferreting out freight rate prac­ British or other steamship lines from the U.S., while it cost $28 a to George Battel, president pro tem, who died on July 13, tices that discriminate against U.S. to violate American law. ton to ship English books to this 1964. exports, said the irrefutable evi­ He also said that the British country. Battel,- who assumed the Labor Relations Board announced dence presented to his committee action is "fraught with a great To ship American electrical ma­ presidency of Local 10 in there were 312 challenged votes indicates that on 65 to 80 per'cent deal of danger to American for­ chinery to England costs $57.25 a made mostly by its own staff, the of American exports, ocean freight eign commerce and to the Amer­ ton, compared to $33.11 a ton to January, was fatally injured in an Teamsters and the company. The automobile accident on July .11 rates are substantially higher than ican Merchant Marine." ship English electrical machinery and passed away in St Mary's Board has still not made final on comparable Japanese or Euro­ Sen. Douglas termed "extraordi­ to the U.S. Hospital, Livonia, Mich. He is determination of the chalienges. pean exports to this country. nary" the British government's survived by his wife, Mildred, Company Tactics While discrimination is more willingness to risk "an interna­ and three children. Although the Teamsters have a acute in the Japanese-U.S. trade tional crisis" rather than reveal in­ Employed as & driver for the taxi driver local in Detroit, they than in the European-U.S. trade, formation concerning rates charged Detroit Checker Cab Company never had made an attempt to the senator said that in all trades by British carriers on the trans­ for 15 years. Battel played a start an organizing campaign the U.S. is at a competitive dis­ portation of American commerce. prominent role in organizing his among Checker employees. advantage. "I am not prepared at the mo­ fellow-employees during the last Throughout the years in which "After many years of inaction, ment to develop in full the implica­ three years. The organizing cam­ the TS&AW representatives la­ the FMC finally has taken steps tions of such defiance," he said. paign was successfully climaxed bored to organize the company, to alleviate freight rate discrimi­ "That they may be grave is when Checker drivers voted by a nation," he sJid, "but prior to tak­ obvious. That this constitutes an DETROIT— The SIU Great decisive 3-2 margin for the SIU- management resorted to every maneuver in the book to prevent Lakes District Credential Commit­ TS&AW on June 8-9. an election. At one point, the tee's report on nominations for the Despite determined opposition company claimed multi-ownership 1964 union elections was con­ from the Teamsters and the com­ of the cabs was a bar to a bar­ curred in at all regular member­ pany, Local 10 organizers were gaining election. The Supreme ship meetings of July 20. The re­ able to roll up their impressive Court turned down this claim, port was submitted in compliance majority. However, inunediately and the NLRB then ordered an with the • Secretary - Treasurer's after the election the National election. Pre - Balloting Report and the Union constitution. Credential Committee members were John Poliwka (Book No. WASHINGTON—The House Merchant Marine Committee 3525), Chairman; Frank Szopko has begun hearings in Washington to determine whether the (Book No. 12671) and Jack Wiley act sponsored by Representative Herbert C. Bonner (D.-N.C.) (Book No. 9966). three years ago on regula-"*The committee's report showed tings steamship conferences Also scheduled to appear are G. that of those nominated for the should be changed. Griffiths Johnson, Assistant Sec­ posts to be filled, three were dis­ Steamship conferences have retary of State for Economic Af­ qualified for failing to meet the condemned the legislation as un­ fairs, as well as the chairmen of constitutional requirement that candidates must be in good stand­ workable and dangerous to the the various conferences. conference system of rate setting. A spokesman from the House ing in the six months period prior Britain and Holland have made Merchant Marine Committee said to nomination. One candidate was laws which prohibits their com­ that rumors of dissatisfaction with disqualified for failing to submit panies from obeying certain por­ the law had been heard and the the necessary credentials as called tions of the Bonner Act. hearing was called to discuss the for in the constitution. All other The first person to appear be­ bill. The hearings were sched­ nominees were qualified. fore tbe committee was "Admiral uled three years after the law was In addition to having been sub­ John Harllee, chairman of the enacted to give industry time to mitted and approved at the mem­ Maritime Commission, the agency adjust to it, the spokesman said. bership meetings, the Credentials responsible for enforcing the act, The most criticized section of Committee report has been posted who yesterday urged continuation the law has been the part that re­ in all Great Lakes District Union of the Bonner Act. He testified quires all conference records to halls, in accordance with Article that the U.S. must regulate rates be made available to the Maritime XIII, Section 2 of the constitution. Inspecting qualifications of candidates for the 1964 SIU to protect its private shipping. Commission for checking, whether In determining the eligibility of Great Lakes District union elections are credential commit­ Senator Paul Douglas (D.-Ill.), the records are kept in the U.S. all candidates, the Credentials tee members (l-r) Jack Wiley, John Poliwka and Frank whose committee is presently in­ or in a foreign country. Other Committee checked the seniority Szopko. The committee's report has already received ap­ vestigating differences in ocean countries claim the provision is shipping records and the welfare proval at all regular July membership meetings held In the freight rates, has also asked to an invasion of their country's plan records, as well as the union Jurisdiction. appear. Great Lakes District. records. George Battel Dies; SlU Taxi Local Head Gt. Lakes District Okays Credential Committee Report Bonner Committee Opens Hearings On Rate Regulations Checking Out Candidates � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 24, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BEST WISHES FOR PENSIONERS SIUNA STEPS UP POLITICAL ACTION, MAPS STATE, REGIONAL POGRAMS SIU URGES GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE ACTION ON US SHIPPING BEEFS NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTIVE UNION OFFICES CLOSE AUG. 15 SEN. DOUGLAS HITS BRITISH DEFIANCE OF US EFFORT TO REGULATE SHIP RATES GOLDWATER NOMINATIONS MARKS POWER SHIFT FOR REPUBLICATIONS SIU’S SS TRANSGLOBE, GERMAN SHIP COLLIDE JAPANESE, AFL-CIO SIGN PACT TO UPGRADE JOB STANDARDS WATER CARRIERS CHARGE RAIL RATE DISCRIMINATION AID TO SHIPBUILDING OK’D BY PRESIDENT SIU CABLE SHIP PROVIDES NEW ORIENT PHONE LINK SUBMERGED ATOM REACTOR RUNS NAVIGATION DEVICES ALASKAN DAM PROJECT SEEN DANGEROUS TO FISH INDUSTRY ‘JINXED’ TEXAS TOWERS VANISHING INTO HISTORY THE OCEAN OF TOMORROW – OPERATION: DEEPSCAN SEATRAIN CHALLENGES RAIL RATE REDUCTION KERR-MILLS MEDICAL PLAN NEGLECTS NEEDS OF AGED NEW MARINE ENGINE PRODUCED BY BRITISH COPE NEEDS FOOT SOLDIERS TO ACHIEVE ELECTION SUCCESS GEORGE BATTEL DIES; SIU TAXI LOCAL HEAD 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 07/24/1964 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. XXVI, No. 15 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log