http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/58749744b6f14643b22e14f11b1ccd4e.PDF ad2e7aa18e038ff8eef770060b023423 PDF Text Text In This Issue: Howard Guinier Dies; Veteran SlU Official Story On Page 2 SIU Offers Program For Balanced Fleet, Cites Soviet Buildup story Oh Page 3 Tanker Collides With Steel Maker Story On Page 2 * SlU Urges Democrats Adopt Maritime Plank Story On Page 3 Medicare Dill Hits Snag in Senate Story On Page 5 ' Foreign Flags Hauling Dulk Of U. S. Cargoes Collision starboard side of the SlU-manned Steel Maker • (Isthmian) when the vessel was involved recently in a collision with a tanker in the Delaware River is clearly visible in the photo above. No Seafarers were injured in the mis­ hap which occurred on August 7 and left the SIU vessel holed from the main deck to below the waterline, (For complete details on accident by an SIU crewmember who was aboard, see Page 2.) Story On Page 5 Seven More Seafarers Get SiU Pensions r Stories On Pages 7, 8, 9 Cochin-Port Of Call For SIU Crewmemhers !• t s • i:*,> Story On Page 13 * National Telecast Set For AFL-CIO Film • Story On Back Page ficerflfICOflOII. ^ *^® ^^^ttlme Advancement Program, finds Class No. 9 of the Stewards Training and Recertification Program lined up To!!''?® n"" certificates. In the photo are (front,1-r) Walter Newberg,, Orville Payne, QTTT v' Terrill York. At rear are instructor Tony Goncalves, Angel Seda, blU President Paul Hall, who presented the certificates, Juan Reinosa, Rex O'Connor, Frank J. Meggie and instructor Erie Kingwall. Brother William McNelly was not present when the photo was taken. (See Page 3.) ^ f �Two' I ?!' I i SEAFAREAS L^G Anti-Poverty Legislation Gets Congressional OK Atfiut SI. 1914 By Paul Hoi! Congress delivered to President Johnson a big first installment on legislation he requested to wage war on poverty. The package sent to the White House included the broad-ranging It has been very apparent for a long time that there is a lack of anti-poverty bill which had ^en sharply denounced by Sen. Barry Goldwater, GOP presi­ awareness on the policy making level of this nation of the vital role that the American merchant fleet plays in the welfare of this country. dential nominee. With it went This is important not only to the thousands of workers in maritime a food-stamp plan which will of Representatives Aug. 11. gram. In 1959, a permissive food enable needy families to buy Enactment marked the victori­ stamp provision was passed as part trades who are dependent for their livelihoods on U.S. shipping, but more with their food dollars. ous end of a long crusade by Rep. of a broad farm bill, but both the condition of th; industry is of tremendous concern from the The key anti-poverty bill, when Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), who Pres. Eisenhower and his Secre­ standpoint of the nation's defense and it's economic stability. We have tried to impress upon every group in a position to correct backed with appropriations still to for years had advocated a revival tary of Agriculture, Ezra Taft the indifference that has hampered the maintenance of a strong be voted, will provide $947.5 mil­ of the New Deal food-stamp pro­ (Continued on page 14) American merchant fleet. lion in federal funds for major new programs including: These were among the points that we stressed before the Democratic • Work training in conservation Platform Committee on Monday in Washington, when in behalf of the camps and home-town projects for Maritime Trades Department, I urged the committee to adopt a plank youngsters 16 through 21. that would aid this nation in developing a merchant fleet that a world • Federal granU to help local power such as this nation requires. communities mount their own pro­ As was pointed out to the committee no nation in world history grams to eradicate poverty. has long enjoyed the position of a world power unless it was a strong • Basic education in reading, maritime nation supported by a strong merchant fleet capable of writing and arithmetic for adults meeting it's commercial and military needs in war and peace. whose illiteracy has barred them Howard A. Guinier, a veteran Seafarer who was active as The dangers of overlooking the importance of the American merchant from both jobs and vocational training. an SIU official and member for more than a quarter of a fleet is evidenced each time this country meets a national crisis. In • Sudsidized part-time jobs to century, died suddenly of a heart attack on August 12 in the two World Wars and the Korean conflict it was demonstrated each time that this country's merchant fleet was short on the shipping help needy stud^ents finance their Brooklyn. He would have-*that was essential to the success of our military efforts. In each crisis college education. been 56 year? old next month. A* a* rank-and-file member of it was necessary to engage in a panic program of shipbuilding and • Expanded vocational training Born in Panama on Septem­ the Union, he served as a vol­ for unemployed fathers on welfare ber 14, 1908, Brother Guinier unteer organizer in a number of replacement. As soon as the crisis was over, U.S. shipping was allowed to founder. rolls. was an original member of the organizing campaigns and was ac­ Fortunately the high level of American technology and the skill • Loans to individuals and co­ SIU Atlantic & Gulf District, hav­ tive in all SIU strike actions. and determination of American workers has always enabled this operatives to help poor rural fami­ ing joined in November 1938 in In the SIU's general strike in nation to overcome this handicap. But to settle upon this as a policy is lies purchase farmland and equip­ the Port of New York, after the 1646, Brother Guinier was chair­ a dangerous way to meet a crisis or emergency, and equally it is ment, and federal help in providing man of the important food and shortsighted and uneconomic from the standpoint of economic stability health, housing and welfare pro­ housing committee in the port and growth. grams for migrant farm families. of New York. • Loans to establish small busi­ In explaining these facts to the platform committee, we pointed out The veteran Seafarer was several areas which would stimulate and promote the expansion of nesses or enable small businessmen elected as a union patrolman in the American merchant marine. We called for legislation to eliminate to provide work opportunities. for New York in 1946, and had been tax loopholes which encourage American-owned runaway-flag opera­ long-term unemployed. a successful candidate in all tions; full compliance with the Cargo Preference Law by the several • Creation of the Volunteers in Union elections since. Service to America, often described government agencies; a requirement that at least 25 percent of oil as a domestic peace corps, to work Brother Guinier also par­ imports into the United States be carried on American-flag tankers; in areas of social service need such ticipated in a range of trade union stimulation of bulk carrier construction to assure availability of the as mental hospitals, among migrant activities to which he had been type of vessels best suited to carry our foreign trade; and the granting families and in Indian reservations. assigned at various times by the of construction differential subsidies for the highly essential coastwise, President Johnson has already International. intercoastal and Great Lakes ship operations. announced that he will name Peace These are minimal steps if we are to have the kind of merchant A requiem Mass for Brother Corps Dir. Sargent Shriver to head Guinier was celebrated in St. marine America must have to maintain her position as a power in tlie new Office of Economic Op­ Johns R. C. church in Brooklyn the world. Obviously the United States cannot allow the indifference portunity which will direct the on August 17. Burial was in St. and apathy which have marked its attitude toward the American anti-poverty program. Raymond's cemetary in the Bronx. merchant marine to continue. The omnibus bill, the major new A large delegation of SIU mem­ Because of the aggressive position taken by our Union in concert' domestic measure advanced by bers and officials attended the with other trade unions and segments of the maritime industry, there Pres. Johnson, has passed the services. appears to be an awakening to the urgency of the situation in regard Senate easily, 61-34, despite a Brother Guinier is survived by to the role of U.S. shipping. And while the movement of the government Howard Guinier warning by Goldwater that the his wife Madeleine; his mother, to effect the necessary changes is often ponderous and confused, we youth program would further "the District was chartered by the In­ Maria; three brothers, Hemsley, have at least succeeded in focusing attention on the situation. erosion of the institution of the ternational. also a veteran member of the The objective of a strong merchant marine sought by the SIU and American family." At his death. Brother Guinier SIU, Roy, and Ewart; four sisters. other groups who also understand the need for an adequate merchant In the House, where the vote was serving as Headquarters Beryl Blondell, Marjorie, Muriel was expected to be hairsbreadth Joint Patrolman, the post to and Joyce; 'three children by a fleet, requires a continuing effort. Indifference can not (be countered with indifference. Our program for revitalizing American shipping to close, the President staked his per­ which he was elected in the last previous marriage, Carlos, Andre the degree that it meets our nations needs, is a positive one. We must sonal prestige in the search for union elections. and Serge, and two grandchildren. continue to push for its adoption. support—and won. The closest vote was the 225197 defeat of an amendment by All Hands Safe Rep. Howard W. Smith (D-Va.) which would have killed the bill by striking out its enacting clause. A watered-down GOP substitute was rejected, 295-117, and the bill then passed by a comfortable 226The SlU-manned cargo ship Steel Maker, bound for Phila­ 184 margin. delphia after a European run, was involved in a collision with The legislative momentum of the the tanker Texaco Wisconsin in the Delaware river, near anti-poverty victory carried to final Eagles Point, August 7. There ^ enactment the food-stamp bill, were no injuries. main deck. Immediately after the which authorizes $375 million for a three-year expansion of the pilot The Steel Maker suffered a collision, the Captain ordered out program launched by President 20-foot gash in the starboard side the firehoses in case a fire de­ Just forward of the midship house, veloped aboard the tanker. At the Kennedy in 1961 by executive or­ der. Kennedy started the program running from the main deck to time of the accident, the Texaco below the water line. Fear that the Wisconsin was outbound and run­ with a portion of customs revenue vessel would turn over brought ning light. available under an almost-forgot­ tugboats from the area running to Seafarer Mike Ard was one of the ten New Deal law allowing such hold the vessel upright until the men on the deck and saw the ap­ funds to be used to distribute sur­ -ship could take on ballast and proaching ship. "We didn't have plus farm commodities. Both Ken­ right herself. The tanker suffered much time after we saw we were nedy in 1963 and Johnson early a 10-foot gash in either s)de of the going to collide," he said. "But the this year asked Congress to au­ bow. crew was just great. The warning thorize an expanded program but the legislation had an uphill battle The tanker proceeded without was given, and when the firehoses in the House Agriculture Commit­ trouble to Eagles Point, just north were ordered out, the crew really tee which, at one stage, voted to oi the U.S. Naval Base, which is pitched in, even though the ship .t.nble the T)ill, apparently killing it. located on the river near Phila­ was listing to starboard so bad we It was revived as southerners delphia. The Steel Maker was though it would tip over. Even the sought northern Democratic sup­ grounded in the river just off the stewards were in there helping port for farm legislation and it base with the crew still aboard. out." passed the House 229-189 last April By the time the two ships col­ At the time of the accident, the Seafarer Mike Ard, who was aboard the SlU-manned Steel over almost-solid Republican op^ lided with each other, the warning Steel Maker was bound for Phil­ Maker (Isthmian) when she was involved in a collision re­ position. The Senate approved it had been given by the crewmen on adelphia with a cargo of jute, bur­ cently in the Delaware River, describes the events just prior June 30 by voice vote with minor the deck, and the entire crew was lap and hemp. There were also amendments accepted by the House to and following the collision to LOG reporter in New York. aft of the collision area and on the (Continued on page 14) Veteran SlU Official Howard Guinier Dies At 56 Steel Maker, Tanker Collide In Delaware �SEAFARERS AUffnkt Zl, U«4 LOG Paga Him Hall Bids Democrats SlU Vote Maritime Plank WASHINGTON—The Platform Committee of the Demo­ cratic National Convention was urged this week to adopt a maritime program "aimed at restoring the United Statea merchant fleet to a level worthy of a leading world tee to include a plank calling for a strong U. S. merchant fleet. Hall power." The recommendation was made by Paul Hall, president of the AFL-CiO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment composed of thirty national and international AFL-CIO unions who have memberships engaged in maritime and related crafts. Hall, who also heads the Seafar­ ers International Union of N. A., said that an adequate Merchant marine is vital to the national de­ fense and the nation's economic growth and stability. He pointed out that throughout history, no nation without a strong merchant fleet has been able to retain the position of a world power. Ho cited the experience of the United States wherein it has been necessary for this country to initiate a panic shipbuilding program to meet de­ fense needs in World War One, World War Two and the Korean crisis. No lesson was learned, he said, and in each case the merchant fleet was allowed to deteriorate as soon as the emergency passed. In urging the platform commit­ recommended the following: 1. That construction-differential subsidies be granted coastwise, intercoastal and Great. Lakes ship operation. 2. That action be taken to stimu­ late construction of bulk carriers so that this country will have the type of vessel best suited to carry our projected foreign trade. 3. That the Executive branch of the Government move to require that at least 25 percent of the oil imported into the United States be carried on U. S.-flag tankers. 4. That Government agencies be required to comply fully with car­ go preference laws to insure max­ imum participation by U. S.-flag vessels in the carriage of govern­ ment-sponsored cargoes. 5. That Congress enact legisla­ tion designed to remove tax havens under which U. S. ship operators register their vessels under foreign flags so as to avoid the payment of taxes to the United States Gov­ ernment. Urges Nation Adopt New Policy For Ship Buildup WASHINGTON, D. C.—^The Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica has called for a new national maritime policy to provide this nation with a balanced American-flag merchant marine which would carry at least half of this country's overseas cargoes, ^ Labor W. Willard Wirtz, and 17 while liner-type cargoes had de­ as do the national-flag non - Government representatives clined to 16.6%. fleets of the other major of labor, management and the Linsr-type vessels, despite the public. The SIU representative on assistance of the subsidy program, the Committee is President Paul now carry only about 5% of this Hall. nation's o^arseas trade, while unHall called upon the Committee subsidized dry cargo tramps, bulk to urge upon the President and carriers and Independent tankers the Congress the adoption of a between them carry less than 5%. new national maritime policy This means that the U. S. is based upon the following points: dependent on the- runaway-flag 1. Recognition of the altered ships of Liberia and Panama, as pattern of American foreign well as on other foreign vessels, commerce since enactinent of for 95% of the importation of the Merchant Marine Act pf such strategic raw materials as 1936, and enunciation of a mari­ iron ore, aluminum ore, tin and time policy committing this manganese, as well as oil. nation to the development and Fleet Diminishing maintenance of a balanced as As a result of past and present well as adequate U. S.-flag mer­ maritime policies, the SIU said, chant fleet. This would mean the American fleet — which con­ steps toward the promotion of sisted of over 2,300 oceangoing U. S.-flag dry cargo tramps and vessels after World War II — now bulk carriers, independent numbers only some 900. More­ tankers and domestic vessels, over, only the liner-type segment as well as the liners and gen­ eral cargo ships which are at of the American fleet, representing present the only beneflciaries of about one-third of the 900 U. S.flag deep sea vessels now afloat, the subsidy program. has prospered to any degree — 2. Reiteration and clarifica­ and even here it is problematical NEW YORK—The latest class in the Steward Department Recertification Program was tion of our cargo preference graduated last week, culminating a six-week refresher course in the latest methods of food laws to make clear the manda­ if these ships would have been able to do so without the carriage handling and service, at ceremonies attended by SIU officials, shipping representatives tory nature of the Congression­ of Government-aid and defense al dictum that at least half of cargoes. and government officials. refresher course was graduated in stewards which is maintained here all U. S. Government-generated Ten stewards were pre­ November 1962. Meanwhile, two-thirds of the cargoes must move in American in New York. fleet — dry cargo tramps and sented their certificates by vessels, and that the "at least Instruction in the school centers Job Preference bulk carriers, independent tank­ SIU President Paul Hall for having around the duties the steward per­ 50%" requirement of our pres­ ers and domestic vessels — faces completed the course, which was A ruling by the Seafarers Appeals ent legislation is a minimum originated foiur years ago as a re­ Board in June of this year made It forms aboard ship and includes and not a maximum. Up until only obsolescence and bankruptcy. sult of a rank and file committee possible for stewards who have re­ such subjects as preparation of now, the SIU pointed out, tlie The SIU noted in its presenta­ recommendation. The stewards that cently completed the course of in­ menus, food preservation, inven­ intent of Congress has often tion that Russia is building up its graduated from the class include struction to be covered by job tory maintenance, proper storage been flouted and the effective­ merchant armada with awesome Angel Seda, Rex O'Coimer, Juan preference under the shipping techniques, and over-all super­ ness of these laws has fre­ speed and urged that the United J. Reinosa, Frank J. Meggie, Wal­ rules. This means that stewards visory details in the cooking and quently been watered down by States do the same. ter Newberg, Orville Payne, Eloris who are registered at any Atlantic serving department that are part the manner in which they have "If we cannot compete with the Tart, Juan Oquendo, Jr., William or Gulf port will be given shipping of the chief steward's job. The been maladministered by the Russians on the high seas," the McNelly and Terrill York. preference in accordance with the course has a duration of 30 work­ Government agencies charged SIU said, "we had best forget The refresiier course features shipping rules. Under the ruling ing days. with the responsibility for their about competing with them in Since the class is held in New both classroom and field training stewards with Class A seniority in space, on the battlefields or any­ implementation. In an attempt to Improve the skills all the Gulf and Atlantic ports who York, the appeals board had pre­ where else." Cargo Promotion necessary for a chief stewards rat­ are registered in job group 1-S can viously ruled that this was the only During the course of the meet­ ing. The first class to complete the enroll in the school for SIU chief (Continued on page 10) 3. The formulation and im­ ing, a statement expressing the plementation of a vigorous car­ aims and purposes of the Comitgo promotion program — in tee was submitted by the labor which appropriate segments of representatives with a recom­ the Government, management, mendation for adoption by the labor and the public should entire committee. participate — looking to the The labor representatives atcarriage by U. S.-flag vessels of teding the meeting, in addition to at least half of this nation's Hall, were Joseph Curran, presi­ commercial as well as Govern­ dent of the National Maritime ment cargoes. The American- Union; Thomas W. (Teddy) Gleaflag fleet, the SIU asserted, son, president of the Internation.al should not only be capable of Longshoremen's Association, and carrying the major share of Russell K. Berg, president of the this country's total cargoes, (Continued on page 9) but should, in fact, carry it. The SIU noted that when the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 was passed, U. S.-flag ships were car­ Aug. 21,1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 17 rying about 30% of this country's cargoes and the intent of Con­ gress at that time was to boost this flgure to at least 50%. To­ PAUL HALL, President day, however, U. S.-flag ships are HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPTVACK, carrying only 9.5% of this coun­ Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art try's overseas cargoes — or just Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKViai. ARONSON, ROBERT HEATHabout the same percentage they ROBERT COCK, ALVIN SCOIT, Staff Writers. did prior to World War I. Moreover, the SIU noted that Published biweekly et the headquartere the Seafarers International Union, At­ when the Act of 1936 was passed, of lantic, Culf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, iTS Fourth Avenue, liner-type cargoes constituted 43% Brooklyn, AFL-CIO, NY, 11232. Tel. HYaclnth *.<*00. Graduate JiMll Relnosg receives congratulations from SIU President Paul Hall after com­ of U. S. foreign trade, while bulk Second class postaae paid at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act pletion of training under the Stewards Training and Recertification Program. Looking on is cargoes, dry and liquid, made up of Aug. M, 1»12. ClifF Wilson, director of the Maritime Advancement Program which conducts the steward 07%. By 1962 bulk cargoes made up 83.4% of our overseas trade. training courses. maritime nations of the world. Statement Issued The SIU call was issued in a 25,000-word Statement of Posi­ tion submitted to the members of the Maritime Advisory Committee which was created by Executive Order of President Johnson on June 17 to consider ways of strengthening the U.S. merchant marine. The committee held its first meeting here on Monday, August 10. The Committee consists of Sec­ retary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges, chairman; Secretary of SIU Stewards Complete Job Refresher Course SEAFARERS LOG �SK^AF^ABtl^S By Al Kerr, Secrefary-Treosurer S&A Benefit Program Reviewed rod f 1^ wtHf! AFL-CIO Raps Strata Move To Block Redistricting Order WASHINGTON—^The AFL-CIO called on the Senate to reject a new "compromise" pro­ posal which would block court enforcement of the Supreme Court's "one man, one vote" doctrine for redistricting of state legislatures. The original proposal was • advanced by Senate Repub­ change for modifications made to apportionment of state4egislaturea lican Leader Everett Mc- meet Justice Dept. objections, M before 1966 except in "highly un­ We thought it would be wise to review the Union's Sickness and Accident benefit program (S&A) in response to several questions which have been frequently brought up by our members. The S&A program is split up into two basic parts; In-patient benefits for SIU men who are hospitalized, and Out-patient benefits for members who are dis­ Kinley Dirksen (111.) as a "rider" won admittedly reluctant co-epon- usual circumstances." Courts also abled and receiving medical treatment. Majority Leader would be instructed to allow leg­ on the foreign aid bill. In ex- sorship from The Sickness and Accident program was originally adopted in 1962, Mike Mansfield (Mont.). islatures an undefined "reasonable and then amended to cover all disabilities which may have arisen on In a telegram to all senators, opportunity" to redistrict following or after August 1, 1963. AFL-CIO Legislative Director An­ a court judgment that legislative In-patient benefits are available to Seafarers who meet eligibility drew J. Biemiller charged that the districts violated the principles of requirements at the rate of $56 per week. These benefits are payable new proposal, like its predecessor. the Supreme Court decision. at the rate of $8 per day to a member who is an in-patient in any Dirksen had originally proposed Is a "revolutionary" measure which USPHS hospital, or a private hospital that has received official ap­ Is clearly "derogatory" to the con­ a flat bar on court reapportionment proval, in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands or Canada. stitutional separation of powers. orders for two sessions of a state The S&A in-patient benefit can be paid for a period of 39 weeks, and WASHINGTON—A fleet of U.S. It would bar court-ordered relegislature—a four-year delay in begins on the first day a member is hospitalized. vessels, haunted by Axis subma­ many states. This, he contended, Members receiving out-patient benefits also are paid $56 per week rines during convoy runs in the would allow Congress and the at the rate of $8 per day. To be eligible, a seaman must be disabled last World War and relegated to states to consider his proposed and receiving treatment within the United States, Puerto Rico, the the status of a "ghost fleet" after constitutional amendment allowing Virgin Islands or Canada. Should an eligible seaman elect to receive its services were no longer need­ one house of a legislature to be medical care from a private phy-'f ed, is rapidly vanishing—and be­ based "on factors other than pop­ sician, the welfare plan trustees gather with such payments shall ing reincarnated as modern cargo ulation." reserve the right to evaluate the equal $56 per week, but the eli­ liners and scrap metal. Fifteen prominent law school medical proof submitted to deter­ gible shall be entitled if such pay­ In 1957 the U.S. Government be­ deans and professors had warned mine the eligibility of the claim. ments terminate before a period gan to offer the mass-produced that the original Dirksen proposal If a member has become dis­ of 39 weeks to receive a total of Victory and Liberty ships that fer­ "dangerously threatens the integ­ abled as a result of his own will­ $56 per week up to a maximum of ried men, machines and supplies rity of our judicial process." They The recent outbreak of hostili­ said it would result in "drastic in­ ful misconduct, be will not be 39 weeks. However, if he may be in the Allied war effort for scrap eligible to receive the S&A out­ entitled to receive maintenance and to shipping lines in exchange ties between U.S. forces and North terference" with the "power and patient benefit. A member will and cure and has not yet received for older commercial vessels. Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin has duty" of courts to enforce the also be ineligible for this benefit same, he shall execute an assign­ Now, over 700 ships of the sur­ not reached the state where the Constitution. if he is getting out-patient treat­ ment of maintenance and cure plus fleet have been disposed of. Government is taking any special Biemiller wired senators that it The ships in the National De­ action in regards to commerical was "unthinkable that Congress ment outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, payments to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. fense Reserve Fleet, tied up in shipping. the Virgin Islands or Canada. Also, there is no indication the should deem a suspension of con­ General Rules, (a) Any disability eight fleets on boHi coasts, have A waiting period of seven days, stitutional rights to l>e in the starting with the first calendar occurring during a period of dis­ been bought by steanvship lines in Military Sea Transport Service public interest" and strongly pro­ will charter any commercial ves­ day a member is declared not fit ability, and before an eligible ob­ a swapping program by which the tested Senate consideration of the for duty, Is required for eligibility tains a fit-for-duty slip, is consid­ shipping industry acauires the sels, or put Into service any addi­ proposal "without any committee tional vessels from its own reserve to receive the benefit. If the dis­ ered to be the same disability. vessels and converts them in pri­ fleet. hearings whatsoever." ability continues after the seven- The maximum ol payments in such vate shipyards to modern cargo At its recent meeting in Chicago, MSTS has taken the standard day waiting period, payments can a case is 39 weeks, no matter how liners. However, the majority of measure of making a survey of the AFL-CIO Executive Council begin, retroactive to the fifth day distinct the disabilities happen to the old ships, mostly of the Lib­ commercial shipping available in called on Congress to "stand firm erty class, has been sold for scrap. from the initial date he was de­ be. the area and of looking to the for the principle of one man, on* (b) A recurrence of a previous The Maritime Administration re­ physical security of ships now vote" and to *reject all efforts to clared not fit for duty. ports that, in addition to the 700 Filing Requirement. Claims for disability shall be considered part Operating. These steps do not diminish or dilute the true proc­ the S&A benefit must be filed of the same disability period even already sold, 255 are scheduled to foretell any Intention to move in esses of democracy in this coun­ be scrapped. within 60 days after discharge though the eligible obtained a fittry." Most of the "ghost fleet" has a particular line of action. from a hospital or the beginning fw-duty certificate or accepted Also, there have been no warn­ Blocking court-ordered reappor­ been used as floating grain eleva­ of the disability period, if no hos­ employment. ings to commercial operators to tionment would enable rural-con­ tors for surplus wheat during re­ (c) Disability for unrelated pitalization is required. Each steer clear of the Gulf of Tonkin trolled state legislatures to stay In claimant is required to submit causes shall be considered a new cent years, at one point reaching as was the case in the Cuban power—and. If Congress approved a peak total of 22 million bushels medical proof oi his disability. period of disability provided the crisis when all vessels were warned a Constitution amendment, pre­ This proof will be evaluated by eligible has been pronounced fit- of grain. not to come near the Island or serve their control by ratifying It. These wartime-built merchant the key passages in the area. the trustees of the welfare plan for-duty from his original disabil­ The AFL-CIO telegram urged to determine eligibility for pay­ ity or has accepted employment. ships are tied up in New York at Work has been stepped up, senators to reject the foreign aid (d) An eligible cannot accept Jones Point, in Virginia and at however, on the passage of the bill rider and "exert every effort to ments. The trustees can also re­ quire further examination of the employment and be disabled Wilmington, N.C., Mobile, and presently before the senate to assure adequate hearings on this applicant by a doctor selected by simultaneously. Any applicant for Beaumont, Texas. On the West change the terms of present Gov-* highly important question." the welfare plan, or they may ask S&A benefits who accepts employ­ Coast, the surplus fleet is located emmenf war risk insurance to give "The most elementary consider­ for a more complete certification. ment at any time during the period in Suisun Bay, Calif., Astoria, subsidized operators the same ations of due process," the tele­ Oregon, and Olympia, Oregrni. compensation in case of loss of Once an initial claim has been for which he claims such benefits, The funds brought in from the their ships as nonsubsidized oper­ gram said, "require that interested shall be declared fit for duty with filed for a disability, it will not sale and trade of the ships to ators now recieve. At present, the citizens be granted an opportunity to present their views" at commit­ be necessary to file additional respect to that disability and shall Federal agencies has reached the amount of construction subsidy Is claims for weekly payments for be disqualified from receiving ben­ $45 million mark. Vessels pur­ deducted from such compensation. tee hearings. the same disability period. It efits for the cause of alleged dis­ chased by the American merchant In the general area of the South should be noted that a member is ability. Any claimant who received marine have been kept in a state China Sea and the Gulf of Tonkin, benefit payments after accepting required to submit medical proof of readiness in case of a national there are three essential trade of his continued disability, stating employment shall be required to emergency, permitting the trans­ routes on which seven U.S.-flag reimburse the fund for all such its cause, before any subsequent benefits received after the first day formation to commercial use to subsidized lines have operating payments can be made. of employment during such period be made with less difficulty than rights. These cover trade routes Duration of Benefit. An eligible of alleged disability. the remainder of the mothball between the U.S. Atlantic, Gulf is entitled to a maximum of 39 and Pacific coasts and the Far East. (e) Hospital Expense Benefit— fleet. weeks of payments during any one An eligible who is not entitled to period of disability, including in- treatment at a USPHS facility and hospital and out-patient time. who is hospitalized during any Where there has been a waiting period for which he is entitled to period, the 39-week period starts receive the S&A benefit, shall also when benefits are payable. How­ be entitled to receive hospital Cash Benefits Paid—Moy, 1964 ever, an eligible shall not receive benefits according to the Schedule total benefit payments in excess of for Dependents' Benefits. CLAIMS AMOUNT PAID 39 weeks in any 12-month period, (!) In-Uospital Benefit — If an 8,389 and the 12-month period for the eligible is entitled to receive the Hospital Benefits $ 78,808.06 determination of the 39-week max­ in-hospital benefit, the Plan shall Death Benefits 32 85,030.51 imum payment begins on the first pay only an anmimt which together day an employee is eligible for with such payments shall equal $8 Pensian-Disabilily Benefits SCF 85,050.00 payment. per day. If an eligible is still con­ Maternity Benefits 46 8,658.10 If an eligible is receiving or is fined after having received the 930 119,960.50 entitled to receive maintenance S&A benefit payments for a maxi­ Dependent Benefits and cure payments, the Plan shall mum of 39 weeks, he is still en­ Optical Benefits There's a first time for 461 5,857.20 pay only an amount which to- titled to receive the in-hospital everything, and the August Out-Patient Benefits 6,687 43,600.00 benefit. membership meeting at (g) Failure ol an eligible em­ SUMMARY 17,112 426,964.37 SIU headquarters was the ployee to place himself under first for little Phillip Padilla Vacotion Benefits 1,488 514,928.79 treatment promptly or to comply who attended with dad with medical care or instructions ^sebio Pqdilla who sails will be deeined cause for disquali­ TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION in the deck department. BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 18,600 941,893.16 fication firom benefits. Reserve Fleet Numbers Drop See Hostilities In Vietnam No Ship Hazard First IMeeting SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans �AvfMl f1, IfM SEAFARERS Pag* Fiv* LOG^ Speaking Out By Eewl fBuli) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantie Foreign-Fl^s Hauling Bulk Of U.S. Cargoes WASHINGTON—Nine of the leading maritime powers that have so vociferously protested U.S. subsidies that enable the American shipping industry to begin to compete with low-cost foreign lines carried^ 47.5 percent of all United' petition on 96 percent of the total States commercial overseas United States trade, carry about N.Y. Shipping Sets Fast Pace Things have been pretty good here in New York, with the demand high for ratings in the engine department and for AB's. It looks 'like It's going to stay at the same brisk pace for a while, too. Ed Polise is ready to ship now after spending some time on the beach doing a real swell job on the Credentials Committee. Ed has been a cargo in 1962—while United States five times as much as this coun­ member of the Union since 1944 and sails in the Engine Department. flag ships carried less than 10 try's foreign trade. This trip he is looking for a run to Europe. percent. The nine merchant fleets in the Gene Flower has been In drydock for the last couple of weeks, and is now waiting for his fit for duty slip to ship out on an Far East trip. The countries, headed by Nor­ order of the carryings are Nor­ He was last sailing as Bosun on the Steel Admiral. Gene says he col­ way and Great Britain, are the wegian, British, Greek. Italian, lected his vacation mon^y and he is sure glad that its available when chief critics of American laws and West German, Netherlands, Jap­ it's needed. Gene sends his warmest regards to his many friends on regulations designed to bolster the anese, Swedish and Danish. Maintain Lobbies the West Coast. country's sagging merchant ma­ James J. McNeely was recently upgraded to a third mate after com­ rine, specifically Public Law 664 These leading countries main­ pletion of the Union Program bf training for licenses. Jim is a Union and Public Resolution 17 which tain a powerful lobby in the U.S. Seafarer Mike Regan, who man from 1945, married and has six children. "I am really appreciative require half of all aid cargoes to that seeks to influence the Depart­ fails in the deck depart­ to the Union for the chance it gave me to upgrade my position," Jim U.S. flag ships and 100 percent ment of State, Marad and other said. "And with six kids, believe me, I need it." of cargoes financed by the Export- Government agencies to issue ment, hit the deck during a The shipping outlook in the eity of Boston looks only fair for the Import Bank to move in American waivers and circumventions apply­ recent regular membership next period, but is expected to look up from the last period which has vessels. ing to the few preferences that meeting at SlU headquar­ been fairly slow. There were two 4According to figures released by the American merchant marine has ters in New York to give payoffs, with two ships in transit, expectations that it will stay the the Maritime Administration, the been able to gain after long, costly his views on a question and no sign-ons. A total of eight same for a while at least. Nine chief opponents of aid and sub­ battles. which arose during the dis­ men shipped from here during the ships paid off here during the last The Maritime Administration sidies to American shipping, who period. cussion of good and wel­ period, eleven signed oii" and 34 at the same time benefit from a has not turned a deaf ear to their Thomas Brennan is glad to be ships stopped intransit. A total of fare. U.S. policy permitting open com- pleas because that regulatory arm back with his folks after spending 341 men shipped out during the of the Commerce Department per­ a year sailing in the Far East. Tom, last period and there is no reason sists in a policy of granting who has been a Union member for for the trend to drop. "general waivers" of Public Reso­ 20 years, sailed as an AB in the lution 17 that has allowed foreign The SlU-United Industrial Work­ deck gang aboard the Orion ships to carry cargoes under the ers have two companies in contract Planter. terms of Export-Import loans. Another long-standing Union talks right now. General Window During 1962 the nations with and the Automotive Sales and member, with 25 years under his Service Co. We expect to complete which the U.S. competes for waterbelt, is John Rubery, last working trade carried 138.3 million negotiations soon and get the con­ WASHINGTON — The Senate will have to return here borne as Bosun aboard the Trustco. tract approved. Also, Adeil Plas­ tons on cargo, compared to the John has been working on the tics Company signed their first after the Democratic Convention to act upon President John­ United States share of 26.4 million son's program to provide health for the elderly. The Senate tons. Total exports and imports beach for the last while, but his contract on July II. Finance Committee recently • totalled 291.7 million tons; of itchy feet have put him in the hall The Inland Boatman's Union is which II.9 million tons was gov­ looking for a good long trip to gave the program a serious surance or increased benefit In presently in talks with Western ernment sponsored cargoes. wash the city air from his lungs. Maryland Railroad to negotiate the setback by failing to approve the form of more cash. This pro­ The remainder—96 percent of the King-Anderson bill, and by re­ posal was also soundly beaten by Joseph Disanto is another 25 next contract. The present one ex­ the total American trade—was left year Union man, who was sailing pires at the end of September. jecting a hospital insurance pro­ the Committee. Both proposals were attached open for bidding by these same as oiler in the Blank Gang of the The IBU also signed a contract posal. Mt. Washington, before it was laid with Wilson Lines of Washington, At the same time", the committee as riders to the House-passed complaining nations, which shared up. He was very sorry to see the D.C., recently, which includes unanimously passed a 5 percent Social Security bill which will in the actual total of almost 266 ship laid up. He is now sitting provision for hydrofoils. increase in social security benefits. increase benefit payments by $1.5 million tons of trade carried by all increase since foreign maritime nations. around the hall looking for an­ The Administration- and labor- billion—the first Although shipping in Norfolk Government sponsored cargoes 1959. other "hotel" like the Mt. Wash­ has been a little slow during the backed King-Anderson bill pro­ (not including Military Assistance Nelson H. Crulkshank, acting ington. vides for 45 days of hospital care, past couple of weeks, it is expected Program shipments) made up only Also off the Mt. Washington, and to pick up quite a bit in the next nursing-home payments, home as spokesman for the AFL-CIO, 6.9 percent of the total shipments looking for another ship is Wil­ little while with three ships due nurse visits and out-patient serv­ emphasized labor's backing of the medical care program, and sup­ carried by U.S.-fiag ships in for­ liam Biskas. Bill said he was sorry to payoff here. During the last ices. eign trade. to see the old girl laid up, but is period, two ships signed on, one Senator Abraham A. Ribicoff ported his statement by stating Of those nations that have led glad in a way, because it gives him paid off and there were four in- (D-Conn.) introduced a substitute that private insurance programs in opposing aid to the merchant a chance to visit with his folks transit. are almost totally inadequate for proposal which would allow those marine. Norway carried the most before he starts looking for an­ Joseph Wallace, a long-standing to receive social security the the aged, and called existing Fed­ "gift" tonnage, 46 million tons. other ship. He wants a coastwise Union member with 18 years, has choice of either hospitalization in- eral programs "charity." , vessel this time. Ribicoff, has not given up his paid off the Henry where he was The situation in Philadelphia is an AB in the deck gang. Before fight. He said before the riders about the same as it has been: very he ships out again he is going to were killed by the Committee, that good. And there doesn't seem to be do a little deep sea fishing. he would introduce the proposal any indications of a slowdown. on the Senate Floor if necessary. | Vernon Hopkins' last ship was There .were six payoffs during the the Globe Carrier. He sailed as AB last period, with nine intransits, until he was laid up in the hospital and one sign-on. A total of 78 men for 10 days. Out again, he is look­ shipped out of this port during the ing for a good Far Eastern trip. last two weeks. Last sailing aboard the Taddel Yaswanti Soman! is sitting on Victory, Eugene Core is now look­ The Deaprtment of Commerce oceanographic survey ship, Sur­ the beach for a spell looking to ing for a job as a pumpman. Eu­ WASHINGTON — Indications veyor, has been equipped with a new device which will allow sign on as a pumpman. He paid off gene has 12 years in the Union that the Defense Department is scientists to measure the ocean's depths and map the floor of the in New Orleans after sailing for a and has been sailing as oiler. becoming - more aware of U.S. seas with pinpoint accuracy. while aboard the Chatham. He says Alfred Hargis has been in dryThe Surveyor is one of the agency's major laboratory ships he was a little sorry to leave be­ dock, and can hardly wait for his shipping's role in national defense engaged in exploring the ocean floor. The device is expected to cause he thought the last trip was fit for duty slip to come through. were emphasized by a report that give a significantly more precise picture of the nature of the great and really "enjoyed sailing He last sailed the Columbia as a substantial number of merchant ships will be included for the first bottom than has been previously employed. The builder of the 1 with the crew. night cook and baker. He wants an­ device claims it will be able to map the ocean's contours and Augustine Caldron just got off the other good ship with the same type time in the Navy's next round of maneuvers. depths to the greatest'depths known to man. Alcoa Explorer and says the whole of job. Spokesmen for the merchant Scientists have been hampered to date by the very wide "sound- s trip was real fine and so was the During the last two weeks 22 ing" area of devices which have been in use previously. The sound i crew. As a matter of fact he is men shipped out of here, and dur­ marine industry expressed pleas­ cone leaving the ships has a beam measured at almost 60 degrees. waiting fur a chance to get back ing the month of July a total of ure and approval at the announce­ ment which came about after This means that a very large area of underwater surface is cov-| on as soon as possible, he enjoyed 114 men were shipped. conferences between maritime i ered at one time, and the resulting "echo" includes both valley -j: it so much. Charlie Carey, after a three floors and mountain heights, and giving the scientists only enough i; Robert Mills is an old timer wait­ months trip on the Steel Recorder, union leaders, steamship opera­ information to make a rough estimate of the depth. ing on the beach for another Cities is back in Puerto Rico where he tors and Military Sea TransportaThe device has a beam width of only slightly less than 3 degrees. Service ship or anything coastwise. always feels more at home. Charlie Hon Service officials. The number of commercial *1 At a depth of 12,000 feet, the 60 degree beam covers an area of He sailed last on the Miami, but says that several ports and cargoes was forced into drydock for a had to be cut out of the schedule vessels to be involved was not re­ I 25 million square feet. With the new device, only an area of 51,600 while with an illness. He's up now, during the last trip because of the leased at this time. The Depart­ I square feet is covered at a time, which also gives scientists a better ment of Defense is expected to and wanting to get back to s r. critical political situation in the release details about one month I picture of the water depths. i The manufacturing company claims the device can be used to Melville McKlnney; Jr., is on Far East right now. before the maneuvers begin this ^ a maximum depth of seven miles. This is the deepest at which the the beach for awhile "rootin' for Another old timer presently on fall. ^ ocean depths have ever been measured. At 24,000 square feet. the Phillies," he says and waiting the beach is Max Acosta, who is Only two fherchant vessels were for a chanc?. to sail a good ship as back after a fling at the Persian involved in the last SEATO ex­ I the s.vsteni is claimed to have an accuracy of one plus or minus one Bosun or dayman. He was last Gulf. Max has had enough of this ercises on June 4, involving a total I fathom, or six.feet. Electronic stabilization of the system allows aboard the Alcoa Trader. run for a while and says he will of 75 navaltships from the U.S., ^ fo'- compensation of the roll and pitch of the ship in providing preShipping in Baltimore has been settle in the country for a while New Zealand, Australia, France icise topographical information. very good, and there remains the for a rest. and the Philippines. Medicare Bill Hits Roadblock In Senate Navy Includes MerchantShips In Maneuvers New Sounding Device To Map Ocean Bottom �rw ». Mff SM^rAmEUS If ; ll 7 (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) August 1 - August 14 E^: After a good upturn during the previous period, shipping declined since the year's record high six weeks ago. The total number shipped during this period was 1,174 as compared with 1,441 during the previous period. The only ports which did not conform to the general downtrend were Jacksonville and Tampa. Jacksonville is still behind the average shipping level, but recovered considerably, while Tampa, which had dropped the previous period to a very low point, rebounded to normal levels again. New York shipping dropped again this week, after the near record number the previous period. New Orleans, Houston, and Mobile are all lower than the previous period, and San Francisco recorded a genuine slump. Registration, however, also continued its downward trend which started in early July. Total registrations were 1,308, compared with 1,401 during the last period. The number of men on the beach also showed a drop to 3,815 compared to the last period total of 3,914. The downward trend in the number of men in shipping was reflected in shipping activity (see right). Payoffs dropped during the two weeks, sign-ons were down from the previous period by almost half and intransits dropped only slightly. The seniority situation remained at the same level it has been for several months. Class A men totaled over half of the number shipped, with 54 percent, contrasting to 55 percent the previous period. The number of Class B men shipping slipped another point from the previous period to 32 percent, while Class C shipping remained the same with 12 percent of the total shipped being in this category. Ship Acfiviiy fmf SIga la Ofl> Oaf Traafl.TOTAi I 0 1 2 Naw York 16 3 24 43 niiiadalpbla.. 8 2 12 22 ialliaiara 3 3 12 18 Norfolk 1 1 8 10 JaehtoavHIa .. 8 0 9 9 Tam|M 8 1 9 16 Mobil* 4 4 9 17 Now OrlooM. .10 6 14 38 Hointoa 6 5 22 33 Wilmington ..1 0 4 5 Son Froncifco .3 3 6 12 Setrttle 1 1 5 7 TOTALS ... 54 29 135 >18 DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York.... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk .... Jacksonville . Tampa IVtobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington Fan Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS A GROUP 12 3 ALL 3 5 1 1 23 65 8 96 16 9 5 2 7 21 32 4 2 11 9 0 3 2 0 1 4 7 1 2 7 9 17 1 18 26 11 55 25 31 6 62 4 1 1 6 11 12 1 24 2 7 5 14 112 194 42 I 348 Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP ALL 123 ALL 1 2 2 3 6 0 1 0 1 1 40 14 59 39 17 21 6 2 14 6 17 10 1 0 4 10 13 5 17 5 2 0 8 24 2 6 0 3 1 2 0 4 2 0 1 1 2 0 5 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 1 8 7 11 5 11 3 19 1 3 22 32 10 40 8 1 13 18 15 21 37 22 70 40 1 8 5 0 0 0 2 2 2 3 10 16 7 1 11 4 20 3 3 2 0 7 2 9 1 0 8 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 1 0 0 1 1 16 12 29 0 11 2 9 16 2 8 6 1 2 0 0 4 1 2 3 3 1 6 5 2 7 13 3 13 241 8 0 1 1 2 1 3 0 4 0 0 2 2 87 97 I 192 75 160 35 I 270 14 J 62 63 I 139 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 123 ALL 0 0 0 0 0 20 6 14 1 5 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 10 11 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0" 1 TOTAL Shipped CLASS ABC ALL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 8 29 4 6 5 I 42 2 12 99 143 26 I 268 4 40 82 126 14 17 4 35 1 5 11 17 73 45 8 126 1 17 20 38 15 18 4 37 1 6 10 17 8 8 16 2 0 7 8 17 5 5 6 4 0 10 1 32 30 7 69 1 25 20 66 86 15 1671 1 19 77 97 42 84 19 155' 3 22 51 76 23 5 40 0 12 7 10 17 26 22 50 1 12 14 2 27 31 21 60 2 18 14 8 34 1 10 2 59 29 20 108 17 11 5 S3 24 16 1 41 3 3 0 6 15 0 6 8 8 1 17 19 12 0 31 40 22 2 64 70 24 11 105 5 2 0 7 20 4 3 27 3 2 0 5 24 18 I 43 570 139 43 | 452 409 463 103 |1075 20 162 327 | 509 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 0 4 20 54 10 84 1 13 4 18 14 23 5 4 2 2 4 0 1 4 3 0 0 1 2 3 3 9 14 2 26 36 5 5 11 21 36 4 1 2 2 5 7 4 5 161 3 15 0 181 57 170 38 11 2651 Registered Shipped Shipped CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 'o 2 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 34 11 38 13 14 2 51 1 12 9 22 9 2 0 7 2 20 3 25 0 5 6 11 17 4 0 6 n 9 0 13 1 2 8 11 2 2 0 4 1 2 1 4 0 1 1 2 1 2 0 1 0 3 3 0 0 3 0 3 2 0 0 2 0 6 0 6 0 1 3 4 8 12 3 11 17 0 0 4 3 13 16 3 4 26 10 40 6 27 2 35 3 18 12 33 1 21 12 34 9 23 38 3 14 14 6 31 0 0 1 1 4 2 2 8 1 3 1 5 2 7 2 11 3 8 3 14 0 2 5 7 1 3 7 13 1 5 9 3 3 2 0 3 16 100 62 1 178 46 156 26 1 2281 10 76 62 1 148 Shipped TOTAL Registered On The Beach 1 CLASS C Shipped CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL A C ALL 1 B 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 . 0 1 0 0 1 2 13 18 0 3 3 5 8 2 10 12 97 53 137 22 212 17 24 51 22 24 49 66 132 1 2 2 5i 25 1 5 41 2 17 24 0 5 9 3 12 0 4 "l 5 13 5 11 29 15 54 10 79 2 19 25 46 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 9 2 17 3 22 1 8 10 19 0 0 1 1 3 7 3 1 2 8 3 6 0 4 10 3 0 1 2 S 6 4 3 13 1 6 10 0 0 2 2 4 2 0 0 2 17 16 2 35 8 25 36 0 3 12 16 28 0 ' 0 8 35 33 0 68 22 0 75 10 107 3 44 44 91 0 0 1 1 38 70 25 31 1 92 4 61 6 32 28 64 0 0 1 1 8 5 1 14 9 11 2 22 3 14 3 8 0 0 2 2 14 7 23 8 2 34 2 44 4 12 7 23 0 0 1 1 13 17 7 3 1 28 3 38 0 9 5 1 14 3 20' 25 1 48 228 148 48 1 424 156 487 69 1 712 37 205 223 1 465 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port fios NY 'Phil Bal Nor...... Jac Tarn Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS Registered Registered CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1-s 1 2 2 3 ALL 7 0 0 1 3 3 0 0 0, 53 3 3 19 11 20 4 16 9 5 17 1 3 5 4 1 3 5 19 1 10 1 7 1 0 7 8 5 0 0 0 1 4 1 5 6 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 9 1 0 3 4i 33' 2 6 4 18 3 26 5 31 1 28 1 2 13 4 9 2 13 16 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 5 5 3 4 9 211 1 5 1 6 8 111 3 3 4 1 1 2 12 15 . 1 64 36 87 1 211 11 14 89 1 114 24 Shipped Shipped CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1-8 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 5 6 13 26 1 2 12 15 2 6 1 2 11 1 8 10 1 4 1 2 6 13 1 5 7 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 4 2 0 4 1 2 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 2 5 7 12 2 0 3 0 1 9 1 18 29 , 2 0 20 22 0 10 2 10 1 10 12 22 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 4 1 0 0 3 2 8 2 7 13 0 5 1 0 2 4 1 5 7 1 1 11 44 17 72 i 144 9 8 77 1 94 Shipped TOTAL 1 CLASS C Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1-8 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 0 20 21 26 15 21 62 33 0 0 6 6 11 10 6 27 4 0 0. 3 3 13 7 3 23 12 0, 0 1 1 3 3 7 5 1 0 0 1 1 2 4 7 1 1 3 2 4 9 4 0 13 1 9 0 2 0 2 12 5 2 19 8 1 0 2 3 29 22 3 54 20 0 0 11 11 22 12 11 45. 13 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 5' 5 0 0 2 2 13 7 2 22 11 0 0 0 0 - 7 4 0 11 6 5 4 51 1 60 144 94 60 1 298 120 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 5 4 8 18 .0 0 2 2 67 43 78 221 6 8 46 54 5 5 11 25 0 2 8 6 23 15 27 76 1 0 24 25 6 9 3 23 0 1 17 18 2 1 0 4 1 0 0 1 13 0 4 4 4 0 0 0 10 50 1 9 23 1 21 23 25 18 57 120 2 4 77 83 .33 16 27 89 5 2 28 35 3 3 8 19 3 1 9 13 19 4 24 58 0 2 12 14 7 5 6 24 5 5 28 38 212 1321276 1 740! 24 26 264 I 314 SUMMARY DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered Registered SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 87 97 192 75 160 35 I 27^ 14 112 194 42 I 348 8 62 63J 139 76 "62J' 148 57 170 38 I 265 16 100 62 178 46 156 26 1 228 10 14 89 114 55 17 72 1 144 9 8 77 ! 94 88 36 87 I 211 11 257 400 167 1 824 35 201 248 I 484 176 333 133 I 642 33 146 202 I 381 SHIPPED TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS C SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 123 ALL ABC ALL 123 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 24 18 I 43 270 139 43 452 409 563 103 11075 20. 162 327 I 509 • 20 25" 1 48 228 148 48 "424 156 487 69 I 712 37 205 i223 f 465 44 94 60" 298 332 132 276 1740 , 24 4 51 I 26 264 I 314 48 94 1 151 642 381 151 |1174 897 1182 448 |2527i 81 393 814 |>288 �tl, uu SEAFAMEMS Headquarters Visitor LOG r»t» 8«v«i Begin Channel Deepening For Calumet River^ Lake CHICAGO — The long-sought deepening project for the Calumet River and Calumet River Lake was begun here recently with ceremonies aboard the SIU Great Lakes Districtcontracted Merritt -Chapman and Scott dredge William Denny. The occasion was hailed by Chicago officials as thealong the river. "realization of a dream." neer District is similarly engaged The river dredging is the The initial contract for $1.7 in deepening the oute'r Calumet million has been awarded to Harbor and the river entrance Merrjtt-Chapman and Scott Con­ channel under contracts totalling struction Corp., with a deadline $8.^ million. A 27-foot channel set for Sept. 1965. extending deep into the river is Congress recently passed a $4.3 planned to be completed by June billion public works bill which 1965, permitting use by vessels included $2.5 million for the from Lake Michigan. Deptlrs of 29 deepening of Calumet Harbor, a feet in the approach channel from million dollars more than had Lake Michigan to .the outer harbor been asked for. The appropriation and of 28 feet in the harbor are was spurred by the fears that being provided, with contracts to Calumet would become a ghost be completed by June 1966. Standing by the map of the world in the research depart­ harbor unless the channel was Also, three railroad bridges that ment at SIU headquarters in New York, visitor from the deepened to the same depth as the obstruct the channel at the pres­ Philippines Rodolfo C. Solidum of the General Maritime St. Lawrence Waterway. ent time will be replaced to per­ and Stevedore's Union, shows headquarters representative Also planned in' the dredging mit more clearance for vessels. John Yarmola his home town of Manila on the map. project is a further deepening, Under the project, . two new south of the present work, into the vertical lift bridges wiil be con­ lake to provide a usable channel structed at a cost of $17.5 million which would Include d 3,000 foot which will have a clearance of extension of the channel within 200 feet between abutments and a Lake Calumet, at a width of 1,000 vertical clearance of 125 feet. feet. This project depends on Officials of the Chicago Re­ provision of further funds by gional Port District have hailed Congress. the dredging work as "the realiza­ By 1970, necessary widening and tion of a dream." straightening of the river and "The 27-foot depth for the NEW YORK—^Three veteran Seafarers, John B. Garrison, Chester Anti and Daniel Rose widening of turning basins Nos. 3 Calumet River channel will ex­ have ended their careers as active seamen and all have been placed on lifetime pensions and 5 should be completed. The pose all the major terminal eleva­ total federal cost for deepening tors in the Chicago area to deep by the joint Union-employer trustee panel and will receive a monthly $150 stipend. Calumet River is about $9.1 water for the first time fn his­ million. A total of 51 SIU veterans tory," asserted Maxim M. Cohen, In addition, the Chicago Engi­ general ntanager. voyage aboard Seati-ain New York. report that they are looking for­ in 1964 have been guaran­ Rose was born in North Carolina ward to those peaceful days of teed benefits from the Pen­ and will spend his retiring and lounging around, pursuing hob­ sion plan, per­ relaxing years in the Miami area bies and doing almost anything mitting the men with his wife Obra. they feel like with the Pension to retire without All of the retiring Seafarers plan benefits. fear of financial consequence. The checks com­ By Cat Tanner, Executive Vice-President ing in once each month for the rest of their lives will insure a life that is not It looks like the health of the U.S. shipping industry might take a MOBILE—A recent spurt in the economy of the state of turn Garrison for the better if the Government's prediction comes true about built around Alabama has included a large boost in the number of inland the successful settlement of the foreign nation freight rate making money worries. Garrison, 53, joined the Sea­ water ports, based mostly upon the increased need for hard­ problem. Our Government has long been dissatisfied with rate discrim­ ination which U.S. shippers have encountered when moving Americanfarers in New York and sailed to wood pulp in the naner--*^paper made goods to European nations and Japan. almost every port in the world making industry. 300 miles north to the highly In­ during a long and colorful sea In an effort to make sure that American shippers get a fair shake, The inland water operators dustrialized Birmingham area. career as a bosun working in the the Federal Maritime Commission had demanded certain information One of the important features' of and documents which deal with freight rate making from ten European deck department. His final voy­ will be moving a large share of age was aboard the Mobile (Sea- the transportation needs of the the river ports is that cargo can nations and Japan. This data is needed to enable Federal shipping land). Garrison plans to retire at over $100 million of industries be loaded directly from the river agencies to investigate and approve freight rates in U.S. trade. his home in Kissimmee, Florida, that have moved into the area in bank. The FMC's demand for data, which was made at the direction of The Tennessee River which Congress, has created a storm of controversy abroad. At the center of with his children and wife, Daisy. the last short while. Barges are SIU veteran Anti, 62, sailed needed to transport the hardwood joins the Ohio River gives north­ this heated opposition are a number of shipping conferences which are for many years aboard SIU ves­ pulp and other chemicals and sup­ ern Alabama a vital water con­ voluntary associations made up of foreign and U.S. steamship lines. nection to the navigable water These organizations are established by lines on the same trade routes sels after joining the Union in plies in and out of tlie area. Over the past few months, at ways of the nation's mid-continent. and who intend to impose identical freight rates and other shipping the Port of Baltimore. He sailed out of both the engine and stew­ least 10 ports have been developed On the Tennessee are three of practices. ard department before his recent north of Mobile, Alabama's only Alabama's major riyer ports, The shipping conferences have been repeatedly charged with dis­ retirement. A native of Boston, deepsea outlet. Huntsville, Florence, and Decatur. criminating against U.S. exports. It has been alleged that these organi­ Anti last sailed on the Wacosta Before the state's move to create zation charge higher rates for out-4-^— The new ports include Colum­ (Waterman). The oldtimer plans bia, Eufaula, and Phenix City on river ports in an effort to attract bound than inboard on similar to take liL; easy on his assured the Chattahoochee River, Demop- more industry into the area, Flor­ items. For instance. Sen. Paul H. the rate making data. It further required that these steamship com­ flSO monthly income. oliSi Tuscalusca, Cordova, Bir­ ence was the site of an impassable Douglas (D.-III.) found that paper­ panies utilize contract terms it back books cost $39 a ton to be Rose, 52, sign'.-d SIU out of mingham on the Tombigbee River shoal where even navigation by shipped to England from the U.S., approved in making agreements rowboat was impossible. and Warrior River. while the rate for English books with shippers. Now, with the. completion of being imported into this country The latest company to move Into The development of determined die area, .Allied Paper Co., Is ex­ channel work, it Is estimated that is $28 per ton. opposition by foreign shipping pected to need considerable trans­ a million tons of water freight is Examples, such as these, point operators and their governments portation northbound from Jack­ moved through the channel month­ to the serious situation faced by has led to the postponeiq^nt of son, via the Tombigbee River, ly. A regular movement is bulk U.S. shippers and the whole Amer­ several deadlines set by the FMC Mississippi and Illinois Rivers and fertilizer trucked to the docks at. ican maritime industry. Not only for receipt of the data it de­ into the Midwest. The plant U Florence, then barged to its desti­ Is the foreign trade potential of manded. "The campaign of opposi­ the U.S. economy seriously en­ tion reached a climax recently presently contemplating a ship­ nation in the Midwest. ment of 3,000 tons of woodpulp In Decatur, upstream from Co­ dangered, but the discriminatory when Great Britain passed a bill to Canada which will be shipped lumbia, cast iron pipe is mJnufaa- freight rates mean that foreign authorizing British sliipowners to JtOM Aari via the Mobile port. tured, then sent by barge upstream shippers will use ships flying the ignore the FMC's contract require­ To meet the needs of the new as far as Minneapolis. Also, alumi­ flag of their home countries, thus ments. According to the British, Baltimore and held ddwn a bo­ the FMC- demand constituted an Allied plant, the Alabama State num ignots and coils arrive in cutting into American shipping infringement on their national sun's rating in the deck depart­ even further. ment during a long career span­ Docks is opening a dock at Jack­ Decatur regularly, destined for The 1916 Shipping Act requires sovereignty. ning the four corners of the son on the Tombigbee River, con­ the truck trailer manufacturing in­ the FMC to regulate the opera­ After making their reluctance of earth. He ended his days as an sisting of a 28-acre complex in­ dustry located in that area. tions of steamship conferences as complying with the U.S. demands Also on the Tennesse«River is well as the dual rate contracts known loud and clear, the Euro­ active, sea-going Seafarer with a cluding barge canal and dock. The Tombigbee - Warrior River Huntsville, just a stones, throw, which shippers sign, pledging to peans agreed to release the in­ system provides Jackson and tfie from the nation's largest miasle use' only the ships of a conference formation on- the inbound con­ other parts with a nine-foot nav­ center, IMstone Arsenal. Missiles member: In performing its legal ferences, but tacked on enough igable barge channel 100 ihiles of all sorts ,are shipped up and duties, the-FMG requestied alt for­ conditions to make the data virtu­ CAtlSIU HAU, / south of the Port of Mobile atid down the river by barge to and eign and American shipping com­ ally useless as far as the FMC's the Gulf Intereeastal Canal, and from the Arsenal. panies in the U.S. trade to submit purposes aro concerned. first part of a program which will ultimately provide a 27-foot channel for the entire length of the river and well Into the lake, providing at last a harbor in which Ships can load to full ocean draft, and which will boost the economy of the port area and the Great Lakes shipping. The project has had the full support of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department. This channel, which will retain its 300 foot width, will allow full draft ocean vessels to reach the terminals of the Regional Port District in Calumet Lake as well as port facilities of industries Three Veteran Seafarers OK'd For Lifetime Pensions Alabama Business Jump Aids Inland Wafer Ports iNve ^ Showdown Due On Foreign Rate Data �tUc Eftht By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representative S.F. Hosts Labor Convention SEAFARERS LOG Annul *1. 1N« 'Big Ditch' Celebrates its Golden Anniversary Since the time nearly 400 years ago, when bearded, steel-helmeted explorers under the San Francisco is once again playing its role as the convention city of the Golden State. This time we're playing host to the fifth biennial banner of the Queen of Spain fought through the poisonous jungles of the Isthmus of convention of the California Labor Federations, and it's obvious that Panama in search of the Pacific Ocean, the importance of a waterway connecting the a great deal of effort will be spent making plans to combatting the Atlantic and Pacific steadily campaign strategy laid down by the Republicans during their stay enough to handle ships that are through the canal are U.S.-flag has increased. here in July. ships and 70 percent of cargo ton­ The Biennial convention was kicked off on Monday at the Civic Au­ The 50th anniversary of the increasing in size. The primary political uproar has nage transiting the canal involves ditorium with more than 2,000 delegates, representing labor unions realization of a canal that joined from the entire state in attendance. One of the featured speakers at two oceans was observed last week been over the bounds of U.S. ter­ U.S. imports or exports. And the the opening session was to be Governor Pat Brown, whom California (August 15) by the world, espe­ ritory, 500 square miles ceded to present lock canal, with antici­ labor helped to elect in 1962. cially the maritime Industry, with America on a perpetual long-lease pated improvements, cannot serve efficiently too much longer. , The delegates to the convention have their work cut out for them an eye to the Panama Canal's treaty. Dissatisfaction arose when Pan­ Progress, the two-edged sword clearly. There are at least 17 ballot propositions that will be placed future strengths and weaknesses. ama claimed it was not receiving that it is, will continue to cut as before the Federations for approval. When a canal was actually built The Maritime Administration has passed the word that it is looking in 1914, after years of trial and a fair amount of money for the It did for Balboa, the leader of for five steward department members who played a heroic part in a error, death and hardship, the lease, and in January of 1964, that first band of conquistadores. rescue at sea. The five men were part of the crew of the Philippine world settled back to enjoy the riots flared up. Mail in March, 1963. Their bravery earned their vessel a citation as benefits that this new trade route ^ And at present there are 50 commercial ships in the world a "Gallant Ship." would provide. And, although the The five are Bibencia Palma, cook; John G. Diroe, messman; Frits Panama Canal has solved many of which are too large to use the Canal, and an additional 556 com-' Lang, messman; Andrew Nicker-4—— the problems of seagoing traffic, mercial vessels that cannot make eon, messman, and James Wil­ Seattle right now. The Young liams. MA officials want to per­ America p{iid off recently and the new dilemmas have arisen, per­ a transit fully loaded. Therefore, sonally present the citations to Delaware is expected to pay-off haps of the nature to make the the Canal is apparently headed NEW YORK—Jesse E. Brooks, existing canal inadequate. these men. Their friends are in the near future. for obsolescence. 66, is the latest in a long line of French Fall asked to have them contact the Among the oldtimers who have Defense veteran members of the SlU-InThe French, under the promo­ MA, 311 Alaska Building. 618 put in appearances in Seattle are Another factor is the nuclear Second Avenue, Seattle, Wash­ Demetios Calogeros, who holds a tion of deLesseps, who was also age. It has been said that two land Boatmen's Union anie to re­ tire in comfort ington. bosun's rating, who says he is instrumental in construction of sticks of dynamite could knock and security with Union members in Oregon were ready to hop the first good thing the Suez Canal, undertook the out the vital waterway for as long a regular $150 heartened by the failure of a that comes along. Clarence J. first steps to build a canal. But as two years (saboteurs might de­ per month pen­ campaign of a state "right to Baker, who sails as deck engi­ rock slides, floods and one small stroy Gatun Dam and it would sion for life. The work" law to get off the ground. neer, has just showed up. after insect caused so much havoc that take that long for repairs to be the project had to be terminated made and for the water level to joint Union-em­ Supporters of a state constitution­ signing off the Olga. ployer trustee after seven long years. al amendment to outlaw the union Wilmington Improves be built up again). A proposed panel recently shop could muster less than 1,000 The major villain was the mos­ sea-level canal to replace the ex­ voted to award signatures of the 46,000 required. "The job situation in Wilming­ quito anopheles, female of the spe­ isting lock-style canal would be ton has been fair in all depart­ the oldtime tugThe backers of the amendment cies. More than 5,500 lives were relatively safe from atomic attack, man a hardwere further hobbled by an Ore­ ments during the last few weeks. taken by yellow fever,"carried by Brooks in that a large explosion would earned and wellgon Supreme Court decision Jobs for FWTs and ABs have the deadly mosquitoes. Although deserved lifetime pension after a which barred the use of the been popping up almost as fast as yellow fever today has been al­ only make the channel larger. Since January's disturban|Ces. long career of dedicated service. phrase "right to work" on the pe­ they are filled, and the situation most completely wiped out, one tition. The decision branded the is very good for both ratings. The of the bays on the Atlantic Coast in Panama the U.S. Governm'ent Brooks joined the Union in phrase as "false . . . misleading outlook for the coming period of Panama stands as a tribute to has been spurred to action to Philadelphia and served for many search for an alternate canal. Two . . . and prejudicial description of continues to be fair years as an oiler in the engine During the past few weeks the the fear caused by the fever and routes have been given serious department before his retirement. a proposed measure which doesn't its host—Golfo de los Mosquitos. consideration—one in Northwest­ He was employed by the Delaware guarantee any employment for Robin Hood has paid off in Wil­ U.S. Takes Over ern Colombia and the other in Ferry Company. Born in Pennsyl­ mington and the Elizabethport, anyone." The U.S. took over the project, Panama. The shipping outlook in San Losmar, Montpelier Victory and vania, the senior tugman is an Nuclear excavation has received army veteran with a considerable Francisco is good right now and Tortmar have arrived in-transit. laid anopheles in her grave, and speculation, but number of years spent in the U.S. Edward C. Atkins has just reg­ completed the canal through 40 considerable looks like it will continue to make after spending nine miles of jungle and spanned the atomic scientists say that it will Armed Forces. steady progress. The Orion Plan­ istered years before et is getting ready to crew up months on the Massmar. Atkins Continental Divide. The twin- be at least five IBU pensioner Brooks expects to has many kind words for the help screw steamer Ancon officially enough experiments have been sometime next week to start on retire with his wife Louise to the the shuttle run. The Long Lines the Union gave him while he was opened the Canal August 15, 1914. conducted to make this process couple's Pennsgrove, N.J., hom€. in drydock during 1963. He was safe and reliable. Most of the problems that have is still in port, but presumably The U.S. has, like almost every will sign-on in the near future. injured while on board the Mon- plagued the canal since that date Future prospects look very bright ticello Victory in January, 1963 have been political rather than thing else in the world today, a with the Los Angeles, Young and couldn't ship for seven mechanical but the future outlook large stake in the Panama Canal. is that the canal Just isn't large Almost 25 percent of all voyages America, Wild Rainger, Loiigview months. Victory, Steel Recorder and Steel WASHINGTON — A three Admiral all coming in during the year extension of Public Law next week or so. 480 has been OK'd by the full Several old faces have passed House Agricultural Commit­ through the San Francisco hall tee and will soon be acted lately. Brother Woodell, who just upon on the floor of the recently paid off the Choctaw, House. Public Law 480 is the picked up an FWT job on the authority for overseas dis­ Northwestern Victory. C. A. posal of U.S. surplus farm C'hristensen has been telling the products. brothers around here all about The bill is expected to move the big changes that have taken quickly through thfe legisla­ place in cable laying operations ture and be passed before the since he shipped as- a Cable AB end of this sesion. It reduces 20 years ago. He recently signed the length of the extension on the Long Lines which recent­ from the five years asked by ly opened up a brand new transthe Administration to three Pacific cable link to the Orient. years and includes some other Brother M. Olenchik who sails minor changes, but is basi­ with « bosun's rating, piled off cally the legislation which'| the Keva Ideal and took off for the Administration had re­ Reno to learn about the laws of quested. chance the hard way. He's back Such goveiiiineiit-spousored in the hall now, sitting on a flat cargoes have gradually be­ wallet and waiting to ship out. come the mainstay of U.S. Gilbert Wilson, from down New oceanborne foreign trade. In Orleans way, got off the Eliza1962, American-flag ships bethport, but has run into some carried 11.9 million tons, or trouble in trying to convince the 59 percent of the 20 million " medics to give him a fit-for-duty tons of Government spon- ' slip. However, the doctors insist sored cargoes, excluding Posing for their pictures here at New York headquarters after passing all the retfuirethat he stay on the beach until Military Assistance Program the stitches along his eye come ments of the Coast Guard course arp the successful graduates of Lifeboat Class I 14. The cargoes. American-flag ships ' out. Clarence Oliver, who just new group of lifeboat ticket holders are (front, l-r) Neri Echevarria, Francisco Nodal; i however, carried only 14.1 •completed 20 months as chief second row, A. H. Oldham. Pedro Perex, Michael O'Brien, Tom Bohr, Julio Reyes, Clarence million tons, or 5.2 percent of| cook on the Northwestern Victory, Collins, Sandy Crawford; third row, instructor Dan Butts, VincenfTorregrosa, James the 271.1 million tons of total| passed through town headed for commercial cargoes in 1962. J Hayton, Thomas Nooico, Robert Bunch, Kennetfi Peden, S. Hommen; rear row. Warren a well-earned vacation. Builard, J. L. Gomes, Richard Sawyer, William S»do. Shipping is on the slow bell in, IBU Man On Pension House To Act On P.L. 480 Graduation Day For Lifeboat Class 114 �Mmtaaiih 1H4 SEAFARERS Bi By Robert A. Matthews, Viee>Prestdeiit. Contracts, & BiH Hall, Headquarters Rep. LOG Pu» NIM SlU-Contracted Sea Land Gets New Terminal Building PORT ELIZABETH—SlU-contracted Sea Land Service is operating out of a new, $22 million terminal building at Port Elizabeth, N.J. The modern new terminal was built for the company under the aegis of the New Pumpman O.T. Provisions Discussed Headquarters recently received two interesting questions from Ed­ York Port Authority and is^^ ward E. Lyie on the Transorleans. The first asked which department was part of an 11-building com­ responsible for painting the engineers quarters. The second concerned pound embodying many new concepts of harbor facility design. overtime in the event the chief pumpman transferred fuel oil. They are located on a 92-acre site Question No. 1: "Whose job is it to paint the Engineers' Quarters? at the port. The Chief Engineer and Chief Mate say that it is the Deck Department's Port Elizabeth is the heart of job. I've always had the impression that the Wipers were supposed to the company's operations which paint the Engineers' Quarters, and the Deck Department took care of ship trailer-containers between ports in the continental U.S. and the Mates and Stewards Department Quarters." Puerto Rico. Besides delivering Answer: This work is considered the customary duties of the Deck full package shipments, Sea-Land Department. When members of the Deck Department perform this assembles less than truckload shipments at the new facility and work, they are'entitled to overtime on or off watch. at 22 inland terminals. Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article III, Section 17. US­ At the new home office, each ING PAINT SPRAY GUNS. ". . . The licensed officers' quarters wash­ movement, all day long, is checked rooms and toilets, also messrooms, galley. Steward Department store­ and plotted to its destination by rooms, hospital, slop chest and all enclosed passageways on the Cap­ electronic computer which keeps tain's Deck when brush painted, shall be overtime for Deck Department track of the trucks and trailers which are constantly arriving and Unlicensed Personnel whether on or off watch leaving the port delivering and Question No. 2: "Is it overtime for the Chief Pumpman to transfer picking up cargo. Here is how it works: Arriving fuel oil? The Chief Engineer says it is not, for the simple reason that trailer trucks go at once to the the transfer pump is In the forward ^ truck operations building, a twopumFroom." pulled into Sasebo about story structure flanked by truckSlU-contracted Sea Land's new $22 million headquarters Answer: This is not considered P.M. The ship dropped the hook, and terminal at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Is seen here through a the duties of the Pumpman. This pratique was granted at 5:45 P.M. porthole of the Sea Land containership San Francisco. work is performed by The Engi­ Everyone not working was ashore neers. In the event the Pumpman by 6 P.M. So we put down 1700 Ing lanes equipped with electronic of the trucks, Sea-Land makes is required to perform this work, to 2000 port time and it was dis­ scales which weigh the cargo. each truck go through an inspec­ he shall receive overtime. puted. The ship was at safe an­ (Continued from page 3) Reference: Standard Tanker chorage awaiting to berth and pra­ International Brotherhood of Boil­ Pneumatic tubes at stations along tion before it ieaves the com­ the lanes transfers the pound. Agreement. Article II, Section 10: tique was granted. ermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, side truckers papers and other docu­ The cargo assembly building, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers. Question No. 2: "On Thanksgiv­ CUSTOMARY DUTIES. "Mem­ ments to the main office. where the company assembles less The fifth labor representative. bers of ail departments shall per­ ing Day 11/28/63, we pulled into Marine Operations than truckload lots into container form the necessary and customary Yokosuka about 5:30 P.M. The Lane Kirkland, executive assis­ size shipments, lies across a wide Immediately behind this build­ tant to AFL-CIO President ship was cleared, pratique was duties of that department. Each access highway from the main­ ing is the marine operations George Meany, was not present member of all departments shall granted at 6:30 P.M. It was o.t. tenance building. building, situated right on the because of illness. day but the next morning, Friday perform only the recognized and channel, overlooking the area in Other buildings in the complex At the conclusion of the meet­ customary duties of his particular 11/29/63 0400 to 0800 we put down which ships receive their cargo include one for marine storage, a ing, the Committee as a whole o.t. and it was disputed, another rating." from the trucks. car-carrier terminal, a long shore­ issued the following statement: case of the ship safely anchored We also received a good "The President has established Along side of these two buildings man's shelter, a teamster's and question from Jim Shortell on the awaiting berth and pratique this committee to 'consider such is a repair station for trucks, with longshoremen's cafeteria, a refrig­ granted the previous night. She Steel Recorder concerning which matters of policy and administra­ facilities to handle anything from erator truck terminal, a refrig­ section of the Standard Freight- shifted to a berth at 1300, Friday noon." tion of government programs af­ a broken headlight to a complete erator maintenance garage and ship Agreement covers cleaning Answer: in answer to your fecting the maritime industry as overhaul. And to insure the safety the main office building. tanks. it deems to be in the public in­ Question: Would the men in­ questions, this is not considered terest'. good overtime as port time pro­ volved in cleaning tanks be en­ "At this time with America's titled to the three hours that are visions do not apply until the ves­ commitments in the world so far specified in the last paragraph of sel has been awaiting a berth for reaching and the International a period in excess of 24 hours. Article III, Section 32(b). Reference: Standard Tanker situation so tense, as evidenced 32(b). today in Cyprus and Southeast Answer: The men Involved would Agreement, Article II, Section 33 Asia and other areas, the need be entitled to three hours over­ — Port Time. Commencement of for fulfillment of the purposes of time in addition to the overtime Port Time, (e) "Vessels lying at the 1936 Act is more pressing than NEW YORK—The list of SIU-Railway Marine Region oldactually worked. However, this is anchorage after obtaining quaran­ ever before. tine clearance shall be considered timers able to retire with an assured income for life was in­ payable only once. Public Interest Served awaiting berth and port time pro­ creased by three with the granting of pensions to Arthur C. Reference: Standard Freightship visions shall apply after the expira­ "This committee, therefore, de­ Nelson, John J. Moran and"*^' Agreement, Article III, Section tion of 24 hours except in cases clares that the public interest with ending his sailing days aboard the 32(b). (See quote above). respect to the Merchant Marine Thomas Logan. where the vessel is unable to pro­ Pittsburg, Moran headed out West Another question from Johnnie ceed to a dock or other anchorage requires the fullest practicable The joint Union-employer Hoggie on the Western Comet in- due to weather conditions or im­ development of an adequate .bal­ panel of the SIU pension plan has to spend his retiring years with his wife. anced American-flag Merchant quires about the overtime due a pediments to navigation." awarded lifetime Marine — American-owned, citi­ fireman and oiler on watch while Logan, 65, terminated his active We received an inquiry from pensions that will shipping career as a bridgemen zen-manned and American-built— discharging cargo at sea. Edward Cole, ship's delegate on pay $150 per aboard the tugs of the ErieQuestion: "Is it overtime for the Ocean Ulla, concerning work­ to serve as an auxiliary to our month to the armed forces in any emergency the 8 to 12 Fireman and Oiler ing hours in the Persian Gulf. veterans. The and to carry a substantial portion while on watch, discharging cargo Question: "Some of the men say grants raise at sea. This happened on this ship there is only one half of a day of our waterbome foreign com­ to 21 the num­ merce as intended by the Mer­ while we were at sea and discharg­ work while in the Persian Gulf. ber of RMR ing cargo to another ship which We would like for you to clear chant Marine Act of 1936. This vets placed on Committee will strive to cariy out is and was a navy tanker." that up for us." its responsibilities in this re­ pension in 1964 Answer: Overtime would be pay­ Answer: There is no provision spect." Logan brings the able only between the hours of in our Agreement to allow for half The Maritime Advisory Com­ number to 69 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. and only to those a day's work in any area or for mittee was named by the Presi­ since the plan came into being. men who are actually engaged in any reason. dent to "consider such matters of Nelson, 57, entered the Union the discharging of cargo. In submitting questions and policy and administration of Gov­ Moran Nelson Charles Croft'ord aboard the Jef­ work situations for clarification, ernment programs affecting the in New York and worked for many ferson City Victory had this ques­ delegates and crews are reminded maritime industry as it deems to years as a deckhand aboard local Lackawanna Railroad. He was em­ tion concerning the rate for clean­ once again to provide as much'de­ be in the public interest, includ­ railtugs until finishing his active ployed by the company since 1919. career. The Bush Railroad termi­ ing holds. tail as possible setting forth the ing policies and practices which nal Company was Nelson's em­ The oldtimer, born in Brooklyn, Question No. 1: "What is the rate circumstances of any dispute. Be­ may be followed by labor, man­ ployer for nearly 24 years. A na­ plans to continue his activity in for cleaning holds? The Mate con­ sides those mentioned, some mem- agement, or the Government for tive of Brooklyn the RMR veteran community life with his wife, tends it is .50c, and I believe it is bers who were sent clarifications strengthening the trade, national served in the Army Air Force. He Helen, in Brooklyn. on various subjects during the past defense, manpower and labor re.52c per hour. """ Answer: The correct hold clean­ few days include the following: ...jo^ progra™, „ .H. James La Ga^,Ponderosa; William industry." ing rate is .52c per hour. ; A deckhand with the Pennsyl­ H. Thompson, ship's delegate,! The next meeting of the MariTwo questions have arrived Ridgeficld Victory; Samuel Case, time Advisory Committee will be vania Railroad since 1924, Moran frbm Frank Gonzales on the Eagle Elemir; ship's delegate Jack Dolan, held here on Monday, September also signed with SIU-RMR but of Voyager concerning a dispute over Anton Bruun; Eric Joseph, Alice 21, starting at IQ A.M. The SIU the port of New York. "The Jersey poi-t time. j Browii; and Augusto P. Lopez, is presently preparing fbr this City-born rail tugman is a Navy Question: "On 8/29/63 we 1 Steel Artisan. meeting; veteran-of World War I. After Ship Policy Three HMR Men On Pension List �Par* Ten SEAFARERS Aornst tl, 1964 LOG Lakes Shippers Losses Rise As Water Level Falls By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes Expect Tonnage Record On Seaway CHICAGO — Losses to American operators on the Great Lakes as a result of continuing low Great Lakes water levels could reach as high as $13 million in the iron ore trade alone this season, according to the '• QUESTION! What type of Lake Carriers' Association. Is equivalent to the season carry­ readirrg material do you usually select from the Seafarers log The seriousness of the situ­ ing capacity of 15.4 ships. But the smaller cargo capacities Libraries which the Union puts Predictions that tonnage on the St. Lawrence Seaway wouid set rec­ ation was made clear recently by being brought on by the low water a spokesman of the association who ords in all categories were strongly supported when cargo surpassed 21 aboard all SlU-contracted million tons with the waterway only half-way through its season. Joseph pointed out that a deficiency of levels is not the only thing that ships? McCann, Administrator, calling it an "amazing season" for the route, one inch in the water levels means is giving the Lakes carriers head­ predicted that tonnage conceivably may even top the 40 million ton the loss of from 60 to ICQ tons of aches. With the water level drop­ mark, and . at least will be 7 to 9 million tons more than last season's cargo which can be carried, de­ ping, congestion at the deeper l^eter Thomson: As a rule, I try pending on the size of the ship. MacArthur Lock at the Soo is 30,900,000 tons. growing steadily because of the to read some of the material that Levels this year are eight inches The Senate has approved 12 million dollars in appropriations for Inability of many loaded ships to is of a wide and Chicago area harbor and waterway developments. Sen. Douglas (D.-Ill.) below what they were last year. use the other two locks In opera­ general interest. The season deficit for the entire announced. The appropriations are the same that were approved earlier I read some bio­ LCA fleet, estimated at 865,000 tion. by the House. Locking delays of from two to graphical novels tons per inch, comes to a whopping The largest single amount appropriated for a Chicago area project total of over 6.9 million tons. This nine hours are common. One com­ and historical is 5 million dollars for continued work on the Calumet-Sag Canal, pany reports delays totaling 85 biographies. I es­ which links the port of Chicago with the Mississippi River system. hours to 16 vessels, and another pecially enjoy 48 hours delays to 12 vessels total­ the books of The other funds earmarked for local projects include $2.5 million for ing 90 hours. The average cost orossword p u zdredging to a 27-foot depth the Calumet River and Lake Calumet Har­ of operating a lake ship are esti­ zles. Sometimes bor, $2.5 million for dredging a 29-foot outer harbor for the Calumet mated at $150 an hour. facility, $1.3 million for moving Calumet River bridges and $700,000 it is pretty difficult to get hold of (Continued from page 3) Lakes Erie and Ontario and the them because they seem to be so for construction of the Chicago Harbor breakwater off Navy pier. port where the job preference pro­ The following saltwater ships are due in the Detroit area within the vided for in the shipping rules St. Lawrence River have had bet­ popular with the crews. ter levels than the rest of the next week: Fairport, City of Alma'^ ^ Lakes area this season but this (boon of Waterman Steamship — and in many cases — assisted could be put into effect. The recertification program has has been a very little help to U.S.Company) and Alcoa Marketeer non-rated men in upgrading their Joe Riley: I. can get a fairly (Alcoa Steamship Company). tickets from entry ratings to rated recently been expanded to include flag Great Lakes shipping. Foreign- good selection of things that I Scheduled for the first week of endorsements. Book men, sitting larger groups and, besides the class flag and Canadian ships trading like from the September is the SS Yaka: and back in the gap and stalling, are just graduated, includes two other from foreign countries, or from books supplied groups of stewards presently in the lower St. Lawrence River into sometime after that, the Morning urged by Aubusson to get rated by the Seafarers Lake Erie, and as far as Detroit, Light. Both of these vessels are tickets and grab these rated jobs. training. Log Library. I have been able to carry full Sea­ For purposes of seniority, train­ owned by the Waterman Steam­ like a wide George Hopkins, oiler from the way draft of 25V^ feet. U.S.-flag ship Company. range of books Fitzgerald, just returned from ing time is considered as seatime, Great Lakes shipping has only a A meeting date of September 3. vacation and Is back on the job. so there is no penalty for coming and other mate­ 1964, has been set with Ann Arbor George spent most of the time on ashore and remaining on the beach few vessels in this trade however. rials. Sometimes Railroad Company to resume con­ picnics with the kids and had a to attend the school. Satisfactory I read science tract negotiations. ball. Harold Murphy, deckhand, completion of the course is based fiction paperContract negotiations are still also off the Fitzgerald, returned to on standards of technical efficiency, backs such as Isaac Asimov, An­ conduct, sobriety, sea experience going on with Pringle Barge Line. the ship after a brief rest. thony Boucher and others. The The last meeting was held on Aubusson recently rode the and other qualifications. books in the Seafarers Log library ANNAPOLIS — One of the August 12, 1964 and the negotiat­ Milwaukee Clipper for the purpose Beside regular classroom instruc­ are very good for those off-duty nation's major forums for the ing committee reports that certain of voting the ship and settling tion from a handbook specially hours at sea. exposition and development of company counter-proposals will be beefs. The Clipper is having a top- prepared for that purpose, the class United States oceanographic referred to the membership. An­ notch passenger year. While riding work includes outside work in the » 4^ policy. The Governor's Con­ other meeting is tentatively set the Clipper, Aubusson reports, form of field trips to a meat pack­ Charlie Wilson: I feel that the ference on the National for the week of August 17. there were some 700 passengers, ing center and to a produce ware­ books in the Seafarers Log Li­ The City of Detroit will be including kids "by the droves." house to provide on-the-spot in­ i Oceanographic Program drew brary are a pret­ I delegates from a wide range honored by the presence of Presi­ Aubusson reports that "Lake struction on methods of storing, ty good assort­ of area at its initial meeting dent Johnson who will review all Michigan looks like the North ordering and grading of foods. The ment. But to be recently at the U.S. Naval labor unions participating in the stewards also learned the relative (Continued on page 18) truthful, I don't Labor Dav Parade on September Academy. nutritional values of different have much time 7. 1964. Ceremonies will be held Leading scientists and ma­ foods. to read them be­ at Tiger Stadium, Detroit: starting rine specialists discussed a The job preference ruling will go cause I like to time is set for 9:30 sharp in the variety of topics, including into effect Sept. 6, 1964 in all At­ listen to my rec­ Checks are being held in morning. All Seafarers are asked shipping; fish and minerals; lantic and Gulf ports, in accord­ ord player the Port of Detroit for the to participate, meeting at the hall pollution abatement; instrui ance with the shipping rules. aboard ship. I in River Rouge at 8 AM. following Great Lakes Seafar­ mentation and equipment im­ Steward department personnel like to listen to Jazz records—like ers. They are requested to The SIU-GLD, as a member of provement and the advancewho have at least three years of Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charlie the Central Labor Body of Detroit contact the Detroit Hall by .ment of basic sciences. seatime in a rating above third and Wayne County AFL-CIO, has Mingus and most of the rest. But mail or in person. Governor Millard Tawes of cook can obtain further details by been asked for political support by it is nice to know there are good Alf B e n s m a n, $24.48; Maryland was instrumental in contacting Earl Sheppard, chair­ various candidates running for books around, and occasionally I Charles Jones, $24.48; Gil­ establishing the conference, a man, Seafarers Appeals Board, office in the coming city and state will read a novel. bert Sergent, $24.48; Everett feat for which he received Suite 1930, 17 Battery Place, New elections. As in past elections, we Haugen, $21.36; Gilbert Cada, wide-spread praise. 4^ 4> York, New York. . will give assistance and support $21.30; M o B h e n Ahmed, -•fls to such candidates who are en­ Macario Caampued: Most of my $21,30; Bernard Branham, dorsed by the AFL-CIO. reading material comes from news­ $21.30; John Klinke, $7.46; Shipping still remains very good Lawrence Tremblay, $24.48; papers, m a'g ain Alpena, where the John W. Harvey Dinoff, $21.30; Wil­ zines and other Boardman, Huron Portland liam Bateman, $25,44; Royal news periodicals Cement Company, was fitted out. McClintock, $8.29; Edwin De of that nature. I Elmer Maskell, who was injured Tamble, $21.30; Roy Samuels, like to know on the Mckeesons this Spring, $25.44; Lawrence Meier, what is going on will soon return to work. Waiting $21.30; Robert Griebel, $21.30; in the world so in this port to ship, among others, Robert Bekier, $21.30; Edward I read the New are John Fletcher, Don Piper and Atkinson, $24.48; John T. El­ York Times, Frank Rajkovich. lison, $24.48; Richard Wright, Newsweek, Time A recent visitor in the port of $24.48; Anton Sandberg, and US News & World Report. Alpena is Herbert Jacobs, second $26,02; James Little, $21.30; Aboard ship when I want to relax cook on the Ishpeming. Herb Basil Taylor, $25.44; Harold a bit I pick up a novel or other stopped in for a visit while his Howell, $21.30; John Howard, light reading from the books the ship was in port loading clinkers $192; John Howard, $120; Union puts on tlie ship. for Duluth. We hope to see more John Howard, $56; Gerald of the straight-deckers here. Warner, $5; Messaid Elsabm, Harold Yon and other members $3.48; James Graham, Jr., Fete Mirabello: I have foimd of the Tug Goode, owned by Dun­ $100.61; Dewey Himes, $1.50; some pretty good books here in bar and Sullivan, are laying in Thomas Hanson, $3.83; Rob­ the SIU Union Alpena because of the weather. ert Tolsma, $9.70; Aleksandris hall. Right at They are on their way to Duluth Lasinski, $56; H. Michals, the moment I'm with two scows which they will $16.01; G. Budlnger, $1.52; interested drop off at the Soo. They will Robert Gauthier, $55.36; John in psychological bring the Dredge Niagara back to Hendry, $16.34; Floyd John­ novels, of the Lake Erie. Also cooking on the son, $2.99; Joseph Milula, "Catch 22" and tug are Joe Arnold and Harry $6.30; Ohristos Tryfanas, "Lord of the Following a complete checkup at the SlU clinic in New Buccilli. $13.90; W. Noon, $16.38; Flies" variety. I Chicago Port Agent Scottie York, little Jackeline^Cabain, six months old, gets in a little James. Farrell, $73.86; James do a lot of read­ Aubusson reports extremely good bouncing on dad's knee. Seafarer Rafael Cabain, who sails Farrell, $28.62; Fred Hanson, ing any tinie so I like to take full shipping in that port; and with in the engine department, and his wife Margarita stopped $5; William Barrett, $17.90; advantage of the Seafarers Log vacations still being taken, it is in at the SlU hall after visiting the clinic to show the baby Paul Onufer, $42.43. Library plan when I am at sea. expected to stay at a good and around. Mostly novels, I guess. steady pace. Aubusson has urged SlU Stewards Oceanographic Forum Meets Money Due Family Time $1 �'I Awwt n, IHt SEAFARERS Pace EleveB LOG "The Anfs At The Picnic" ASKS GOLDWATER DEFEAT—AFL-CIO Vice-President Lee W, Min­ ion, a Republican who helped on the labor committee for Rockefeller during the primaries, has commended those Republicans who fought against the party platform adopted in San Francisco, and has called for the lefeat of Senator Barry Goldwater in November. Minton declared that the Republican Party'has fallen into the hands of "extreme reac­ tionaries," and stated that the adopted platform is "tragic for America in the Space Age." Minton also said that from the lack of specific men­ tion of policies toward the stand of the trade union movement, he must assume that "the extremist position of the standard bearer (Barry Goldwater), who has advocated and introduced into Congress a national 'open shop' law, prevails." t t NAMED COPE DIRECTOR—Walter L. Davis, who led the coordinat­ ing organization in the fight against the so-called "right to work" amend­ ment in Ohio back in 1958, has been appointed director of the AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education for Area 2. Davis has been active during the last six years as education director of Retail Store Employees Local 880 in Cleveland, and for 15 years previously had been associate editor of the Cleveland Citizen, the nation's oldest labor newspaper. The area in which he will direct COPE activities consists of Ohio, Pennsyl­ vania, Maryland, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware and the District of Columbia. He will succeed Hugh J. MuUin, who retired after serving in the post since 1955. 4" 4" 4" HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM KILLED—The AFL-CIO has urged the Senate to add hospitalization insurance to the package of social se­ curity benefits passed by the House, terming hospital care as the "Num­ ber One problem of the aged." AFL-CIO Social Security, Director Nel­ son H. Cruikshank and Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiiler told the Senate Finance Committee that neither charity or private organiza­ tions or insurance can provide a substitute for a social security program which would provide hospital benefits without a means test. Cruikshank stated that labor is "deeply committed" to the social security hospital care approach, and went on to stress that the AFL-CIO was open-minded on the exact formula for incorporating the program into the social se­ curity bill. A proposal to offer hospital insurance as an option in pdace of cash increases in benefits might prove feasible, the AFL-CIO spokes­ man said, if the proper safeguards were incorporated. Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Celebrezze told the committee that the House passed bill provides for a 5 percent increase in benefits, but fails to meet the most critical need—hospital care for the aged. The Senate Committee later rejected the bill by an 11 to 6 vote. The Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers have reached a contract agreement with nearly all of the major oil firms on the basis of a 4.5 percent benefit package. The settlement provides a 2 percent wage increase, an additional week annual vacation and fringe bene­ fit improvements. Early this year, the OCAW launched a country­ wide drive to get an equivalent 5 percent increase in benefits. The first settlement concentrated on earlier retirement, but later settle­ ments included some wage in­ creases. The OCAW bargaining committee has approved a settle­ ment with Texaco, Inc., and simi­ lar agreements with Gulf, Conti­ nental, Atlanta, Skelly, Union Oil, Pure Oil, Mobil, Standard of Ohio, Shell, Marathon, American, Rich­ field, and other firms at key loca­ tions. erendum, grants a general increase in the base rate of 6 to 14 cents an hour for installers and $2.25 to $3.50 a week for clerks, for an overall average of 10 cents an hour. However, hikes in base re­ classification and wage structure changes will raise the average to 11.5 cents an hour with the equiv­ alent of another 3 cents going for such fringe benefits as pen­ sions and workman's compensa­ tion. 4' 4^ 4> The Meat Cutters and the Pack­ inghouse Workers have presented identical proposals for new master agreements to major meat packers in Chicago. The proposed agree­ ments call for substantial wage increases, protection against sud­ den plant closings, reduced work­ week, double time for overtime and other improvements in bene­ fits. Union negotiators contend 4> 4' that the meat industry's 90,000 Mansfield, Ohio Mayer Charles workers have been processing an H. Scott, a veteran member of increased output at a reduced cost Electrical, Radio & Machine Work­ during the past several years. ers Local 711, was killed in an i. X 4> airplane crash near Harriman, Union building trades workers N.Y. recently. Scott helped or­ ganize the Westinghouse plant. He saw their wage scales rise an left the plant when he won the average of 11 cents an hour, or mayoralty election in 1961, and 2.7 percent during the second still kept his lUE membership quarter of the year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statis­ card. tics, The rise was 9.1 cents or 2.3 4' 4' 4" percent in the corresponding quar­ An agreement reached between ter of 1963. Plumbers recorded the the Communications Workers and great gain, averaging 14 cents; the Western Electric Co. has guar­ next were bricklayers, 12.3 cents, anteed an average of 11.5 cents and the carpenters, 12 cents. The an hour wage Increase under con­ Bureau said the statistics are the tract provisions which allowed results of spring bargaining, as wage reopening. The agreement, well as deferred increases under subject, to approval by mail ref­ continuing contracts. Labor Day was inaugurated by the Knights of Labor in 1882, to honor the working man. It was made a national holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1894. This year, Labor Day falls on September 7. This year, as on past Labor Days, tributes will be paid throughout the nation to the men and women who built the American labor movement and to the men and women who keep it a strong and growing force to­ day. Speeches across the country will pay tribute to the great economic and social ad­ vances achieved by American workers through their trade union movement, which have so significantly strengthened and pro­ tected the welfare and security of American workers. • But the American worker must guard against being lulled by tributes and speeches into believing that the gains he has made in the past will now always be with him, auto­ matically, or into the belief that gains will come in the future as a matter of course. What the American worker has gotten, he has gotten by his own hard-fought struggle and his determination to make a better fu;ure for himself and his family. There are many forces abroad in the land ioday which woUld weaken the security and gains of American labor. There are those who, for the sake of greater profits, would automate the American working man out of lis job and destroy his hard-won security. There are those who, for the sake of greater irofits, would initiate so-called "Right-toWork" laws to destroy the vitality of the American labor movement and return Amer­ ican workers to the wage levels and workng conditions of the not so distant past. There are those who, for the sake of profits, would promote the passage of anti-union egislation to so shackle the labor movement that past gains could be gradually whittled away and the possibility of future gains destroyed. These forces must be fought and defeated by the working people of America, banded together into a strong labor movement. The problems of working men and women will change as time and conditions change. But the basic necessity for maintaining a strong union movement will remain—to continue the struggle to attain a more secure and better way of life for all American workers. Redistricting Urged A new "compromise" proposal which would block enforcement of the Supreme Court's "one man, one vote" doctrine for redistricting of state legislatures has been blasted by the AFL-CIO, which called on the Senate to reject the proposal. Advanced as a "rider" on the foreign aid bill, the proposal would bar court-ordered reapportionment of state legislatures before 1966 except in "highly unusual circum­ stances," and would allow legislatures an un­ defined "reasonable opportunity" to redistrict following court judgment that legisla­ tive districts violated the principles of the Supreme Court decision. It is unthinkable that Congress should even consider pa.ssing legislation which would so suspend constitutional rights, dangerously threaten the integrity of our judicial process and interfere with the power and duty of courts to enforce the constitution. Blocking court-ordered reapportionment would enable rural-controlled legislatures to stay in power—and, if Congress approved a constitutional amendment, preserve their control by ratifying it. Congress must stand firm for the principle of one man, one vote and reject all efforts to diminish or dilute the true process of democ­ racy in this country. �X SEAFARERS Pa** TweW* Old Slow-It oke Now a Speedster SlU Lakes Steamer Brought Up To Date SUPERIOR, Wise.—The SIU-Great Lakes contracted Dia­ mond Alkali, once an ordinary steamer plying the trade routes in the slow fashion of many an old inland waterways vessel, is now the pride the ship and greater efficiency of the Great Lakes. machinery operation. After undergoing a success­ Cargo carrying capacity was in­ ful conversion from steam to diesel, the Diamond Alkali (Amer­ ican Steamship Co.) now bears the distinction of being the most pow­ erful motor vessel in the U.S. flag Lakes fleet. Wiicreas 12 mph was tlie toj) speed before the old power machinery was removed, the ship's new 4,320 horsepower diesel engine enables it to operate at a speed of 16 mph in a light condition and 15 mpli fully loaded. New Engine Room The conversion operation on the 47-year-old ship took place here at the Fraser-Nelson shipyard.. The Diamond Alkali's engine room was arranged for the greatest de­ gree of centralized control yet found in a Great Lakes bulk car­ rier. It is now possible for the engi­ neer on watch to have complete surveillance of practically the en­ tire engineering plant from this one central station, resulting in economy savings in the number of engineering personnel needed on creased by about 400 tons per trip and turn around time in port has been greatly reduced because the bow thruster and more powerful engine response reduces the ship's dependence on harbor tugs. The added speed on runs is expected to bring an increase of 27 percent (or 23 trips) in efficiency during the season and may add as much as 300,000 tons to the Alkali's an­ nual capacity. The new power plant and ma­ chinery installed to bring about the upsurge in performance in­ cludes: a Nordberg 4,320 H.P. main propulsion diesel engine to­ gether with reduction gear, shaft­ ing, controllable pitch propeller and all necessary auxiliary equip­ ment and piping, control and mon­ itoring systems and three 350 K\9 450 volt A.C. diesel generators. After the former engine, boiler and coal bunker spaces were cleared out, two package boilers with all necessary piping and equipment were installed. Aiwoat tl, ItM LOG Village 'Hippies' Go Union NEW YORK — Militant trade-unionism is on the march In famous Greenwich Village here. While wide-eyed visitors from such "un-hip" places as Akron and Duluth take time-off from seeing the wonders of the Woi-ld's Fair to visit the fabulous Village, independent Local 212 Coffee House Employes Guild and Its members have taken their low-pay grievances to the New York State Labor Depart­ ment. Beards and accusations flew thick and fast. Disclosures by the Coffee House Employes union and its waitress members may precipitate a slate investiga­ tion of the employment prac­ tices of some Village coffee­ houses. The waitresses have charged that they were paid less than the minimum wage of 90 cents an hour plus tips. Spokesmen for the accused coffeehouses countered, how­ ever, that the waitresses had been paid $1 an hour, a dime over the minimum. Meanwhile, under the in­ credulous eyes of the un-hip out-of-towners — many of them sympathetic union-mem­ bers themselves — barefoot, long haired girls and sandaled, bearded boys car­ ried picket signs outside coffeeshops charging manage­ ment with refusing to negoti­ ate with their union. Manpower Training Act Makes New Fishermen GLOUCESTER — Thirty-seven unemployed worker* are now being trained here to become professional fishermen under provisions of the U.S. Labor Department's "Manpower Development Training" pro--*-^ ; — gram. started in Boston a year ago, a The workers, some of whom total of 18 unemployed workers formerly worked in factories and in construction, are being given on-the-job training aboard a num­ ber of boats in the Gloucester Ash­ ing fleet, testing their sea legs while learning the facets of their new occupation. The 16-week program will in­ clude four trips to sea on the Ash­ ing vessels, plus on-shore train­ ing in the twine loft, learning to splice wires and mend twine, while being Indoctrinated in the overall fundamentals of catching fish for a living. Fishermen Shortage James Ackert, president of, the SIU - affiliated Atlantic Fisher­ men's Union, said an acute short­ age now exists for experienced fishermen and the problem will grow worse once pending legis­ lation is approved In Washington. Ackert and others envision the need for more fishermen when a bill calling for 50 percent subsi­ dies from the government to con­ struct new fishing vessels wins approval. The legislation is con­ sidered vital by the fishing in­ dustry in order to rebuild the obsolescent fishing fleet in the U.S. The training of fishermen under the Manpower Redevelopment Act passing the training program and taking regular Jobs in fishing boats operating out of the Hub. During the 16-week training, the workers are subsidized by the Federal government while learn­ ing their new skills. "This program Is ideal for the dropout group, the fellows whose jobs have been eliminated by au­ tomation and who now need to be retrained for a new occupation,* said Ackert, who has received scores of letters from officials from throughout the country as to how the retraining program oper­ ates. Vacation Pay As a result of Instructions from an insurance represen­ tative covering the Union for possible theft or forgery of vacation payments to mem­ bers, a change in the method of payment of SIU vacation benefits has become neces­ sary. All payments will now have to be made at an office of the Union and proper iden­ tification must be given at the same time. The lack of rain in the Great Lakes Basin has shipowners, port officials, conservation workers, boaters, industries and water lovers looking at the skies these days. There has been a distinct shortage of water in the basin for the last three years, and the water levels of four of the five Great Lakes have dropped to an alarming low. Lakes Ontario, Erie, since records were first started water reduction may have on carries 14,000 tons of coal was raise the water level in Huron Michigan and Huron have in 1860. carrying 12,700 to 12,800 because and Michigan only one tenth of a the St. Lawrence Seaway. Lake Superior, however. Is of the low water situation. This foot. dropped between one and Many Problems year they are running 12,000 two feet. This may not at first seem alarming, but in many eases, a one foot drop nie;ms Ili.it pier.s and docks are isolated from the valer, ships carrying cargoes to deepwater ports iiave to lighten their loads considerably, and ildlife sanctu­ aries that never iiave been under more than one foot of water are dried up. the water life dying out. As a matter of fact, the situ:ition is so alarming that the Great I.akes area is putting pressure on the governments of Canada and the U. S. to begin a giant, muitibillion dollar project to control the erratic ups and downs of these huge bodies of water. Steady Drop The lakes have been de­ clining for tiic last three years. During the 39 months previous to Marcli of this year, rainfall has been seven Inches below normal on Lr.kes Superior, Huron and Ontario, and about II inches below normal on Lakes Michigan and Superior. Lake Ontario and Lake Erie levels are down 1.2 and 1.3 feet, respectively, from the ten-year average level. Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are both 2.3 feet below the average, which is the lowest level either lake has been about one inch above the average, due to the locks which control the eastern end of tlie lake at Sault Ste. Marie. No Help Seen And the forecast is no better tiian the past. Authorities expect tile levels to continue dropping at tlie same rate for at least six montlis. .\s far as relieving the situ­ ation. several suggestions have been made. The foremost effort is to raise enough mon­ ey in Canada amd the' U. S. to built a series of canals and locks which would not permit wild fluctuations in the water level. Only 12 years r^o, the lakes flooded, causing S61 million damage. Another so­ lution, which would give more immediate relief is to divert water from the Hudson Bay in northern Canada^ But no mat­ ter what plans are made, as one official said in Detroit, "More rain is the only answer we know of." But there has been a lack of rain to this area. Lakes Huron and Erie, which are the hardest hit, have received even less rain this year than last. And, ship operators, espe­ cially deep draft vessels, are worried about the effect the Most Authorities agree that To date, there seems to have tons." more must be done if the Great been no effect on the water sys­ Some experts say that a 20,000- Lakes are to be controlled satis­ tem; and income on the river is ton ship that trims draft by one factorily. 30 percent above last year. But foot loses $100,000 a year in reve­ The Great Lakes Commis­ if the water levels continue to nues, which would come out to sion and leaders in Ontario drop in the lakes, it may cause a about $3.8 million for the big and Quebec are pressing the reduction of shipping, as well as boats operating on the lakes this United States and Canada to reduce the amount of water avail­ season. have the joint commission able to the Waterway itself. Some undertake a study to see what This Is not only a problem officials have predicted that if could be done about con­ for ship operators, but also things continue the way they trolling the lakes fluctuations. for industrial companies that have, the cost of living in areas They favor, at the least, con­ operate their own ships. One that have in the past been serv­ struction of a lock and dam at such company said that their iced by the shipping industry may the northern end of the St. ships are carrying 950 tons be forced to, much higher levels Clair river to control levels per load less this year than due to the lack of shipping facil­ in Lake Huron and Michigan. last year. This means tiiey ities. The Corps of Engineers, which have to make five extra trips The total economic impact of Is studying this idea, estimates this year to carry the same the shrinking water supply is amount of cargo as last. this would cost "hundreds of not possible to forecast, but millions" of dollars and the Recreational facilities are also ship operators are alreaidy cost could approach $1 bil­ feeling the impact. Resort owners beginning to lose money. lion. For instance, the Chicago and and marinas are spending large A more visionary scheme would amounts of money to. provide ade­ Northwestern Railway has had involve developing power sources quate boating facilities. Many to lay out more than $1 million and water supplies for an antici­ in order to keep boats coming boat owners are moving their pated growth in Great Lakes area into its docks at Escanaba, on craft nearer to deep water. population while at the same time Lake Michigan. Stop-Gap controlling lake levels. Light Hauls The International Joint Com­ This calls for reversing the All over the-lakes, ships that mission, a U. S.-Canada agency Harrikanaw River, which now haul 175 million tons of dry cargo that controls Great Lakes affairs, flows North into the Hudson Bay, a year are being forced to re-' recently released 10,000 cubic and diverting it southward into duce their loads to avoid running I feet per second of additional' Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. aground. A member of the Brown j water from the Soo locks to help Authorities estimate the initial County Harbor Commission, j the situation, but said that if the portion of this project would cost Green Bay, Wis., reported that flow continued at same rate for $1 billion and take 30 to 40 years "last year, a vessel that normally i the next six months, it would to complete. �Aufut ti, im SEAFARERS LOG Pare TUrtees SEAFARERS PORTS OP THE WORLD , f ' ' f t rf/ / ff , ' ^ COCHIN SlU-manned Isthmian ships, like the Steel Rover (above) are regular callers at the exotic port of Co­ chin. A Seafarer who hits port armed with a camera, like the one pictured at left, soon finds that a little bit of bargaining will get enough cooperation from the natives to provide an album full of memorable snapshots. Cochin fishermen dip nets for sardines and shrimps. Such nets are widely used In the Kerala area. Above ere pictured some of the fleet of fishing craft which ply the nearby waters. ^ OCHIN, sometimes called the Venice of the East because of its ^ intricate system of canals that wind among stilted houses, lies sprawled along the Southwest Coast of India, a favorite port of call for Seafarers on the long run to the Orient through the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. This week the SlU-manned Steel Navigator arrives in the exotic port and the Steel Worker is scheduled to drop anchor a few days later. One of the three largest ports on the West Coast of India, Cochin is equipped with deep water wharves, transit sheds, warehouses and through railway connections. More than a million and a half tons of cargo is carried yearly to and from Cochin through the Arabian Sea. Ships ply up and down the Malabar Coast with cargoes of tea, peanuts and cocoanuts which are brought to the port of export. SlU-contracted lines and other world-wide shippers pick up the local products and drop off cargoes of machinery and allied industrial goods. T OCATED on a sandy tongue of land extending about 12 miles ^ into the Arabian Sea, Cochin is flanked by two sister cities, Ernakulam and Mattancheri. Cochin's large protected docks allow shipping even during the monsoon season when most of the Far East becomes one huge flood and quagmire. Rising on stilts amidst a labyrinth of canals and small lagoons can be seen many of the city's homes and places of business. The architecture is an interesting and unforgettable blend of styles that indicates some of the long and colorful history of this seaport town. Mingled haphazardly among Portuguese churches and mosques are Jewish synagogues, Dutch homes and Chinese fisheries. Just a few minutes away from Cochin are Hindu temples and palaces, including the palace of the maharaja where the famous "snake boats" with 32 rowers may be observed cutting through the backwaters as they have done for uncounted centuries. A slight distance further by taxi is a game sanctuary where elephants, tigers and water buffalo roam freely. Seafarers can take excellent photo­ graphs of the beasts because they come within very close range of the taxis that make the trip. Seafarers visiting Cochin sometimes ride the slow moving, narrowgauge railroad that passes through picturesque terrain near the city. Rickshaw rides are a favorite of SIU men in Ft. Cochin, which resembles an English country town with its village greens and colonial houses. Ft. Cochin is believed to be the oldest European settlement in India—the first settlers having arrived around 1500. All cities are proud of their history but Cochin has a past that borders on the unbelievable. The Jews came to Mattancheri, South­ west of the harbor, in the 4th Century B.C. and later in the 1st Century A.D. following persecutions by the Romans. An entire village, Anjuvannam, was dedicated to the early Jewish inhabitants "so long as the world and moon exist." The harbor of Cochin is dotted with tiny islands and small inlets and lagoons are everywhere. Motorboat tours of the harbor have been recommended by Seafarers that have visited the port. Other tips that might prove helpful; taxis are available at reasonable rates, and even though you should attginpt to ba;:gain, remember that you are considered Sahib and should pay more money than the very poor—but don't get fleeced. Seafarers report that among the best bargains of the town are Intricately carved ivory artifacts — from elephants to cigarette .cases. The main bazaars are in Ernakulam three miles away on the mainland, which is reached by a system of bridges. The people of Cochin and the surrounding areas are more un­ inhibited than their con:patriots in other parts of India, Seafarers report of this once mysterious seaport of the world. And like Bali, the inhabitants share with great pride an affection for all of womanhood. �SEAFARERS Pag* Fonrfeea SlUShipSeU South Sea Trip By Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area Gulf Shipping Picture Bright Shipping: is still booming: in New Orleans and Houston and b good in Mobile. This is the bright side of the picture. Anybody iHro wanta to go to work can do so on almost any Job call. The dark side b thai rated men in both the deck and engine department have been in short supply. Aagwl %1. im LOG SAN FRANCISCO—A cam­ era and a light meter will be standard equipment for pas­ sengers aboard the SIU Pacific District-contracted ship Mari­ posa when It leaves here on August SO for a six-week South Seas cruise. The cruise will mark the annual South Seas camera cruise of the 21,000 ton linnwhich calls at Bora Bora, Ta­ hiti, Rarotonga, New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, Fiji, Niuafo'rou, Samoa and Hawaii. Daily lessons in camera tech­ nique and picture-taking will be given free to all passengers on the cruise by Hollywood photographer, Vincent Pincetich. The photo course is of­ fered In addition to the reg­ ular cruise program at no extra cost. Will Hit Runawwi Tighter Safety Code Set For Next Year WASHINGTON—^An improved international code of mar­ itime safety will go into effect next May 26, the US Coast Guard has announced. The new regulations pro­ at Sea with the Intergovernmental vide stricter standards for Maritime Consultative Organiza­ sub-divisions, stability and tion In London. This raised the At August membership meetings in each of the key Gulf ports, Sea­ water-tightness. Are prevention number of acceptances to 15, the farers who have accumulated the required amount of sea time were and extinction. Also revised were minimum for the code to be put urged to immediately take the necessary steps to have their ratings requirements for life-saving gear, into effect. The United States de­ upgraded by the Coast Guard. Any ordinarj' seaman with one year of radio communications, the carriage posited Its acceptance on Aug. 2, sea time or wiper with six months' sea time is qualified to take the of certain bulk cargoes, the safety 1962. examination for certification as either a blue ticket A.B. or a firemanof navigation, the transportation .. Liberian and other "runaway oiler-watertender. If you have the required time, check with any of the of dangerous goods and the safety flag" ships have long been prime union halls and the Port Agent will be happy to assist you in preparing of nuclear-powered vessels. offenders when it came to poor for the Coast Guard oral and written examination. This is your chance safety standards and dangerous The service reported that last to increase your job opportunity and earnings potential. May 26, Liberia deposited her ac­ conditions aboard ship. Operating Volunteers are needed to replenish S.I.U. blood banks around the ceptance of the 1960 International without the watchful eye of sea­ coast. Available blood in the banks at Houston and Mobile Is at a low Convention for the Safety of Life men's unions to insure safe con­ ebb but the need is most critical in New Orleans. ditions and with the spur of greed To give you an idea of the importance of the blood bank to Seafarers to make them cut comers on man­ and their families (this includes Inland Boatmen), 14 pints of blood were ning and safety, the runaway oper­ required to save the life of thef ators often operated what amount­ wife of a member who underwent ment. Henry Gable who last sailed ed to floating death-traps. With major surgery recently in New as chief cook on the Lucille the Liberian government now be­ Orleans. hind the new safety code the run­ Bloomfield, says he is ready to Check with your Port Agent take the first Group 1 steward de­ WASHINGTON—^Union shopcraft employes on 147 U.S. away operators may have to pay a and he will make arrangements partment job that hits the board. railroads are entitled to better protection against the job- little more attention to the wel­ so you can donate to the blood fare of their ships and men. Paul Franco is making the job bank at the least possible incon­ calls in Houston after vacationing destroying effects of automation and technology, a special venience to yourseli And remem­ at his home In' Chicago. Frank emergency board has reber, the blood you give may save Blandino, who hails from Brook­ jorted to President Lyndon with the AFL-CIO Railroad Em­ ployes' Dept.—^Boilermakers, Rail­ the life of yourself or a member lyn, got oft the Steel Flyer in 3. Johnson. of your own family. The board, named by the Presi­ way Carmen, Intl. Brotherhood of Houston and is looking for a cook's (Continued from page 2) The monthly union meeting in job. Tony "Tony Nash" DlNlcola dent last March to make recom­ Electrical Workers, Machinists, New Orleans brought out Harry an old time New Orleans Delta mendations in a dispute between Firemen & Oilers, and Sheet some vans containing household Wolowitz who showed up suffer­ Lines stiff, has been making the the railroads and six shopcraft Metal Workers. goods for servicemen returning ing with the gout. We were always meetings in Houston where he unions representing some 150,000 Emergency Board No. 160, which from duty in Spain. under the impression that this registered. Bill Traser got off the workers, made 13 proposals for held a series of hearings on the The gash in the side of the ves­ was a rich man's disease resulting Mount Washington a coastwise cushioning the Impact of what It dispute last spring, included sel flooded the number three hold from an overabundance of rich supertanker, and after six days on called a "most shattering" drop in Chairman Saul Wallen, Boston and part of the cargo was lost. food and fine beverages. Wolo- the beach, is looking for a Euro­ rail jobs. arbitrator; Arthur M. Ross of the While the crew was busy hosing witz's condition speaks well for pean trip. Wimpy Hampton, who The parties have 30 days to University of California; and Jean down the tanker, there were some the fare on the Del Norte. Harry last sailed as chief pumpman on negotiate an agreement based on McKelvey of Cornell University, tense minutes aboard. Ard said, was on this ship when he became the Henry, a T-2, at last report the recommendations. After Labor arbitrator; Arthur M. Ross of the ill and had to be hospitalized in was ready to take any pumpman's Day the unions could strike or the the first woman member of an "The list was so bad, I was afraid a South American port and re­ job. H. P. Lopei, who last sailed employers could put work changes emergency board under the Rail­ it was going to turn over. We were all wearing life Jackets, of course, patriated on another Delta Lines as AB on the Transbay, is looking into effect. way Labor Act. It recommended but it still would have been ship. Another oldtimer at the for a job on the ''romance run" Involved are unions affiliated that: dangerous." meeting was Bert Manifold who to South America. L. W. Feurtado • Any employe adversely af­ quit the electrician's job on the got off the Steel Fabricator in An emergency called brought fected by work transfers, abandon­ tugboats to the aid of the stricken Chatham in Toledo, Ohio. Bert Houston and Is looking for any ment or consolidation of facilities said he had wanted to make a AB job. Harry Houston, chief stew­ ship. They lined up on the star­ or services, discontinuance of con­ (Continued from page 2) trip through the St. Lawrence ard on the Walter Rice, dropped tracts or other job cuts caused by board side and held the ship erect Waterway ever since it was open­ by the hall to attend the August Benson, refused to put it Into technological or operational until the engineers could pump effect and It expired In 1961. ed, but one was enough and he meeting In Houston. enough ballast to bring the ship Both houses of Congress put changes should get the benefits of to an even keel. By this time, the does not care to make another. partisanship aside to approve — the Washington Job Protection vessel had sunk Into the water so Some other familiar faces at the 416-0 In the House and 88-2 In the Agreement of 1936—dismissal pay, much, she grounded on the river New Orleans meeting included Senate—a resolution giving con­ fringe and relocation benefits and bottom. Polly Arena, Benny Lowderbach, gressional approval to "all neces­ other measures. Bemie Guarino and Charlie Pol­ Ard, who is an AB, described • The general chairman of the sary measures" that the President lard. J. L. Diosco got off the Del the whole accident this way: "We affected union shall be given a 90may take to repel any armed at­ Sud and registered in Group 1 tack" against U.S. forces and "to day notice containing a "full dis­ had just been called out to pre­ of the engine department. prevent further aggression" in closure" of all facts and circum­ pare for docking so the deck de­ In Mobile we saw F. M. Hazard southeast Asia. The resolution was stances bearing on the discontinu­ partment was already on the deck. who is registered in Group 2 of viewed as strengthening the Presi­ ance of a job for technological It was about 10:30 in the morning. the deck department. He has been WASHINGTON—A bill has We were going to collide and reasons. sailing out of the Gulf since 1938 been introduced into Congress to dent's hand in the Vietnam crisis. yelled the alarm. Somebody must Foreign Aid Cut • In any dispute over job and makes his home in Mobile provide unemployment coverage The foreign aid debate — even changes, the burden of proof as to have gone below and gave the with his wife and children. His for Great Lakes seamen during last ship was the Neva West, the winter months, with the call apart from the controversial rider the cause of the change shall be warning, because by the time the O.B.D. "Butterbean" Thompson to end this "severe discrimina­ offered by Sen. Everett McKinley on the employer, and unsettled two ships hit each other, the entire Dirksen (R-Ill.) to postpone the grievances shall go to an expedited crew was aft of the collision area got off the Walter Rice to spend tion" against the seamen. effective date of court decisions arbitration procedure. and on the main deck." It all took a vacation with his family in These benefits have been denied about a minute and a half." Mobile. He is registered for an to seamen under the Internal on legislative reapportionment — The board also proposed a clause brought a setback to the Adminis­ Ard described the impact of the AB job and says he is looking for Revenue Code which states that asserting that the railroad has a an air conditioned supertanker. tax credits of maritime employers tration as the Senate hacked right to introduce technological collision as "a jolt, very much like Thompson has been shipping out be withheld in states where the $216.7 million from the authoriza­ and operational changes "except an earthquake." Ard said the of the Gulf since the S.I.U. was state law docs not confonn to the tion bill reported by its Foreign where such changes are clearly captain called out the hoses and Relations Committee. This would chartered and is one of the real intent of federal regulation. everyone fell to. Even the stew­ bring the spending ceiling more barred" by existing rules or oldtimers in this area. E. H. Fain ards were helping out. The crew Backers of the bill claim that than $66 million below the amount agreements. checked in at Mobile to register many of the Great Lakes states It recommended that when an was like a very good team. It was the House actually appropriated, in Group 1 of the engine depart­ have changed their laws to the employe is transferred to another great." with the possibility of further ment after getting off the LaSalle, intent of the federal rules, but Senate cuts in the appropriation work location, his seniority shall It was while the crew was hos­ He said he was going home to that Ohio has not done so. Also, process. be dovetailed with the seniority of ing down the bow of the tanker Louisville, Ala., and intended to since the law to cover seamen The Senate turned down, 44-27, other workers at the new location. that the list developed. stay there long enough to cool does not have an enforcement pro­ an amendment strongly supported On contractlng-out of work, the "The engineers got to work as off from his last trip which he vision, there is no way to get by the AFL-CIO, Its government board proposed a procedure for soon as the list developed," Ard said was a hot one. Oscar Lee uniform treatment for seamen. employe affiliates and veterans' arbitrating disputes and said, the said. "And started pumping bal­ decided he had "had it" after The new bill introduced would organizations to eliminate a sec­ national interest "would be better sailing a couple of years in the amend the Internal Revenue code tion in the bill allowing the served by maintaining the capacity last. They really worked hard." The Steel Maker was raised black gang on the Transeastem. in the favor of seamen. Also, Agency for Intl. Development to of the railroad Industry to keep Its He Is trying his hand at operating backers of the bill report that the fire employes without regard to equipment in good working order from the river gottom and pro­ a service station while he builds same provision has been intro­ civif service procedure and appeal and to expand Its operations" as ceeded to the Sun Shipyard in Chester, Pennsylvania. She was some time on his Group 2 reg­ duced as an amendment to the rights. needed. scheduled to have repairs finished istration. J; M. Nelson is vaca­ Administration bill. However, they The board said that while tech­ Pensions for veterans, wtih re­ tioning at his home in Grand Bay, said they should act separately to lated eligibility requirements for nological change has affected all and at her berth in New York Ala. He was last on the Seatrain "remove this inequity which has those 63 or over, were liberalized classes of railroad workers, the Im­ yesterday. She Is presently sched­ New Jersey and is registered in resulted in great hardship for in a bill which passed the House, pact on shopcraft employment has uled to leave for a run to India on Aug. 27. Group 1-S of the steward depart­ Great Lakes seamen." 388-0. It now goes to the Senate. been the "most shattering." Rail Board Cites Need For Greater Job Security Steel Maker Anti-Poverty Bill Bill To Give G.L. Seamen Jobless Pay �SEAFARERS Aatttrt tl, 1964 Ear Lowering LOG Paee fifteen Divers Report On 7 0-Day, 192-Foot Dive Talked Like Donald Duck; Became Very, Very Sleepy BERMUDA—What happens to four men who spend 10 days 192 feet beneath the Atlantic Ocean? Well, for one thing they begin to talk like Donald Duck. Four Navy men who spent 10 days underwater near here •reported when they came up ing periods of work with Ite at­ The French underwater explorer compressed at the same Jacques Yves-Costeau established that at first they had great mosphere pressure as the sea outside—a difficulty 'in understanding each other. This odd quirk in their speech patterns was attributed mostly to the atmosphere which they were breathing underwater, a mixture of 80 percent helium, four percent oxygen and 16 percent nitrogen at 86 pounds pressure, the same pressure as the ocean depths out­ side. When Hutchinson, the oiler aboard the Orion Hunter The record dive amounted to (Colonial Tanker) decided It was time to get hit ears the longest men have lived at such lowered a bit before hitting port on a recent voyage, Bob depth and under such pressure. It Stevens, OS, was fust the man for the {ob. was accomplished near the Navy's oceanographic research tower Argus Island, 26 miles southwest of Bermuda at Plantagenet Bank. The Navy divers used scuba gear (self contained underwater breathing apparatus) for under­ water work and returned to their "home" to eat and rest. Home amounted to a three-quarter inch GENEVA, Switzerland—^Workers affected by automation steel structure called Sealab, a device 40 feet long by changes should be given as much protection as possible by cylindrical 9 feet in diameter. management, in the opinion of top international delegates to Living and working for long periods at such great depth and an automation conference held here under the auspices new—often more remunerative— pressure had other strange effects on their behavior in addition to of the International Labor posts." the guttural, high-pitched speech Lord Robens said that unions Organization. which they reported. For one Management must make a major should assist by organizing work­ thing, the men reported that they effort to help workers displaced ers' education courses to explain became very sleepy after meals by technological change, said Lord that only modernizing techniques and a nap after eating became a Robens, chairman of the United can insure constantly rising stand­ necessity. Kingdom National Coal Board. ards of living. Worked Slowly Governments, he said, sOiould This Includes providing them with They also reported that they suitable alternative employment Insure that management and labor through retraining and relocation are performing these Jobs ade­ worked much more slowly than as well as through understanding quately, while studying the prob­ normally and "did not like to be of their personal problems, such lems of better education for an rushed." The rapid heat transfer­ as moving and changing their age of advanced technology to ence properties of their high train unskilled workers "for whom helium content atmosphere re­ children's schools. there is no longer any place in a quired the use of electric heaters "This," he said, "is to win the to maintain the temperature in modern society." cooperation of workers by show­ Sealab at about 82 degrees. Jean Mori, secretary of the ing them that technological change The underwater test was just does not mean they are working Swiss Federation of Trade Unions, one of many undertaken by the themselves out of a Job but Into outlined the reasons for which Navy since the loss of the""nuclear workers attach great importance submarine Thresher, designed to to the problems arising from tech­ explore the ocean and to increase nological change. "Labor unions throughout the man's capability of doing useful world," he said, "are deeply con­ work at great depths. The original plan called for the cerned with the new situations men to stay at the 192 foot depth arising from automation. While unions understand the enormous for three full weeks. But a tropi­ opportunities opened up by scien­ cal storm that threatened to be­ tific and technological progress, it come a hurricane brought them is quite natural that they should up after only 10 days. The power WASHINGTON —The Interna­ insist on a gradual implementa­ for their steel capsule was sup­ tional Labor Press Association, tion of the new methods of pro­ plied from the surface by a spe­ composed of publications of AFL- duction and upon previous con­ cially equipped lighter moored di­ CIO unions, has renewed its Warn­ sultation with the labor unions." rectly above Sealab. ing to the nation's labor press The Navy sees great advantages "It is also quite understand­ about the activities of the Trade able," he added, "that they insist in establishing an undersea "base" Union Courier, a racket sheet that upon an equitable distribution of combining work quarters and liv­ has plagued the labor press for the new riches among all who ing quarters on the ocean floor for years. help to produce them, by means working underwater at great Latest pitch is a tie-in with of a reduction of prices to con­ depths. When working at great Labor Day, which the paper says sumers, improvements in the depths and pressures, very little coincides with its 30th anniversary. standard of living, and in social of a divers total dive time is actu­ To celebrate, it is issuing a holi­ benefits." ally spent in useful work. Most day commemorative edition and About 80 delegates from 20 of his time is spent instead in long soliciting greetings from unions, at countries attended the conference, sessions of decompression to pre­ prices ranging from $60 to $1,000 which was financed by the Amer­ vent the danger of the "bends," a page. ican and British Foundations on which occur when gas is absorbed into the bloodstream. An example of their current Automation and Employment. Mayor Robert F. Wagner of New Under normal diving conditions, soliciation is a letter to the direc­ tor of a union suggesting tliat iie York City was to have been guest each hour at the bottom at 200 prepare an article of about 300 of honor at a dinner given by ILO feet requires two hours of decom­ words, with a recent photo. The Director General David Morse, pression during which time the letter was signed by Burt Raddock, but was unable to attend because diver is hauled slowly to the sur­ who was fined $5,000 in 1960 for of the civil rights disorders in face dangling at the end of a line. criminal contempt for continued Harlem and Brooklyn, which called while the gradually diminishing pressure allows the high-pressure violation of a 1955 Federal Trade him home. gasses under which he.has been Commission order and a 1956 court working to find their way out of order to stop misrepresenting the his bloodstream. A rapid accent i paper as an official AFL-CIO would cause a painful and almost organ. At the same time Burt's certain death for the diver. brother. Maxwell, was fined $20,But if he has an underwater 000 and the Trade Union Courier base to which he can return duritself was fined $35,000. Automation Group Says Workers Need Protection Unions Get Warning On Fake Paper ^titi ro-MslOS' place where he could sleep, eat and rest underwater, he could get a great deal more done because he would have much more actual working time. HO would have to be decompressed only once, when he finally returned to the surface after one, two, three or even more weeks of work. This is not the first time that men have lived beneath the sur­ face of the sea for long periods. a shallow research station off Mar­ seilles. Later two men lived at a 90-foot depth under the Red Sea for a week. Another group stayed under the sea at a shallow depth for four weeks. In a U.S. attempt called Project Genesis, three men lived in a pressurized atmospheric laboratory in New London under 200 feet of pressure for 12 days. This was on land however, with the ocean depth merely simulated. By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Dispose Of Spray Cans With Care If you have an aerosol dispenser of any kind in your home, as you probably do, please take a few minutes to read this article. It may not only save you trouble but may save a life, according to "The Flame," as reported in the Navy Medical News Letter. All types of products are now put In aerosol dispensers, from paints and varnishes, to whipped cream. They Include bug and animal repel­ lents, hair sprays, cleaning fluids, shaving cream, toothpaste, deodor­ ants, polishes, air fresheners waxes, de-icers and ether car starters. You probably have at least one or more in your home. They are very useful and do a good job, but can be dangerous. The reason is because when a product is put into the container, a "propellant," usually liquified gas, is sealed in with it. Some of the liquid immediately vaporizes, filling the space inside the container, not occupied by the product. This vaporized gas builds a pressure inside the container, so that when the valve is opened, usually by pressing on a button, it forces the product out. As the product and some of the gas are dispersed, more gas vaporizes inside the can, keeping the pres­ sure up. Most home product aerosol spray cans are packed to generate 40 pounds at 70°F. The cans are tested to stand pressure three or four times this amount of pressure. Under normal conditions, these yg^d threw an abandoned can on containers are not dangerous, but his fire of burning leaves. It ex­ extreme heat may build up the ploded and a piece severed an pressures until the can can ex­ artery in his leg. He died before plode like a bomb. The great dan­ help could arrive. ger is in disposing of the can • At the apartment where I after the product is gone. There live, some one dropped a can into is always more propellant or gas the incinerator. The can exploded, put in the container than is re­ severely injuring the attendant quired to expel the product, so that there Is sufficient pressure in fireman; thus the danger of mis­ the can to get all the product out. handling these containers. Some of the products them­ That means that there Is usually selves are dangerous. Many con­ some of the gas left when all the tain oil or ingredients that are product is gone. flammable and may catch fire from Often, the supposedly empty an open flame or hot surface, can goes into the wastebasket and causing an explosion. Paints and eventually is dumped in the in­ lacquers, some oil type sprays, cinerator. When the can hits the and even some hair sprays are heat in the incinerator, the gas of this type. Some are toxic to expands, bursting the can. The breathe and others are toxic if can may take off like a rocket or ^j^^y ggj. yg^j, ^outh or on explode, spraying pieces of metal your skin. like shrapnel. There have been Most people do not take the many cases of injury and occa- ^ ^j^g instructions and sionally death from this cause. this can be their undoing. Read Just to keep positivistic think­ and heed all instructions on aero­ ing that "they can't be really sol containers. dangerous" in the proper prospec­ • Keep them away from exces­ tive, the author quotes a few ac­ sive heat as stoves or radiators. cidents. • Be careful where you spray A woman in Willow Grove, and what you spray on. • Never throw cans in wastePennsylvania, tossed an empty bug spray can on a wastepaper baskets, incinerators or trash cans, fire and turned back toward her without puncturing them. The author's ideal way is to kitchen. There was a dull thud and a piece of ragged metal struck bleed the container, then wrap it her in the neck, severing the i in a newspaper and place it in the jugular vein. She was dead fifteen! refrigerator overnight to cool. This lowers the pressure, if there minutes later, • A youngster spraying his is any. The next morning take the Christmas tree with liquid snow,' can, stiil wrapped in paper, turn heated the can in hot water to ^ the bottom of the can away from 'pep up" the propellant. He shook you, and puncture with a beer can the can and lost an eye and part ^ opener. That may seem like a lot of his lower jaw. of trouble, but it is the safest • A fellow cleaning up his i way. m 51 �Pn& sixteen SEAFARERS LOG Disputes Plan Success Score Continues High By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS Govt. Seizes Anti-Wrinkle Products The U.S. Food & Dniff Administration has moved swiftly and de­ CHICAGO—The disputes media­ cisively to seize several brands of anti-wrinkle creams recently broii«:ht tion machinery of the AFL-CIO out by cosmetics manufacturers with what the Government charges are constitution continues to function exaggerated claims. successfully, with 60 precent of all In rapid succession, the FDA already has seized shipments of "Helena complaints resolved by mutual Curtis Magic Secret Wrinkle Smoothing Skin Lotion" and also "Sud­ agreement without need for deter­ den Change," an "anti-wrinkle face lift" manufactured by the Lanolin Plus Laboratory of Hazel Bishop, Inc., and "Line Away Temporary mination by an Impartial umpire, Wrinkle Smoother," distributed by the Coty Division of Charles Pfizer the federation's Executive Council & Company. has reported. This energetic action has startled the 2V2. billion dollar cosmetics The Internal Disputes Plan— industry which has been enjoying its most profitable- era as the result known as Article XXI of the fed­ Charies Garreft of Yellow Unit 5, who leads the team with of television saturation advertising of lotions, deodorants, rinses, hair eration's constitution—was adopt­ a .400 batting average, slides safely into the plate after dressings and other products. Now other manufacturers who had been ed at the 1961 AFL-CIO con­ connecting with a long home run to centerfield. The blow planning to bring out similar "anti-wrinkle" products are reported to vention and went into effect Jan. 1, was the longest of the game. be delaying. 1962. The Government's action may have come just in time to protect the Since that time a total of 322 rest of us. Helene Curtis now is preparing to bring out a similar wrinkle Sponsored By SlU Taxi Workers new complaints, or claims of "jus­ cream for men, who up to now may not have been worried particularly tification" for action that would about wrinkles. otherwise violate Article XXI, As this department reported last January before the new lotions were filed with the office of Fed­ came on the market, most have as their supposedly amazing new in­ eration Pres. George Meany. gredient, a protein derived from the blood of cattle. The council reported at its meet­ The FDA acted because it considers the new lotions should be classi­ ing here that the case load was as fied as new drugs, not merely cosmetics, and as such, they "are not follows: 155 cases filed in 1962, generally recognized as safe and effective by qualified experts for pro­ CHICAGO—^Tha Seafarers baseball team, like another another 98 in 1963 and, for the longed, continued use for removal of wrinkles and no New Drug Ap­ Chicago product—the major league White Sox, is involved in first seven months of this year, plication has been approved," as required by law. The FDA also charges that the three products it seized are mis- a fierce battle for the pennant. Sponsored by DUOC Local an additional 71. branded because their labeling "is false and misleading when read by 777 of the SlU-affiliated t Of these 322 cases, 190 were the ordinary consumer." In the case of "Magic Secret," the FDA argues Transportation Services & in a very tough league, and I see resolved by mediation and another that the labeling gives middle-aged women the impression that "this is Allied Workers, the hard­ no reason why we can't go all the 14 are still in the process of a newly-discovered article produced after years of research which will hitting Seafarers lead the Stan way. We have speed, crafty pitch­ mediation. immediately and dramatically eliminate all her wrinkles . . . and that In 101 cases, impartial umpires Musial League and are battling ing and our boys can hit the long this improvement can be accomplished in minutes and will last for for a playoff spot in Chicago's ball with the best of them," White made determinations. In addition, hours especially if the drug is applied regularly for a week to ten the umpires submitted seven fact­ said. Park District "World Series." days . . Statistics bear witness to the finding reports to the council on Featuring an attack built around The FDA says that in actuality, the product has only a temporary sound pitching and a collection manager's observations: The Sea­ cases arising under Sections 4 and effect on wrinkles, and that regular applications do not provide any of powerful hitters, the Seafarers farers, composed mainly of cab 17 of Article XXI. Two cases are permanent benefits. end their regular 1964 schedule drivers, have at least four team pending before the umpires. The Government agency made similar complaints of exaggeration Of the 101 determinations by with a 4:30 PM game, August 23, members who are the tops in the against Hazel Bishop's "Sudden Change" and Pfizer's "Line Away." at Jane Addams Park. the umpires, violations of Article league. Tlie FDA said that the labeling on "Line Away" also suggests that the James (Long Distance) Carson XXI were found in 73 cases. In 28 Team Manager Carl White, a user will feel a 'tingling sensation' which is natural and indicates the driver out of Checker Unit 1, be­ terrifies opposing pitchers with his cases, the umpires found that the 'Line Away' is at work." lieves that his ball oluh has the long clouts and a .388 batting aver­ action involved in the complaint Helene Curtis also sells a similar lotion called "Soft Focus" through necessary combination to reach age and his teammate Charles did not violate Article XXI. its door-to-door subsidiary company. Studio Girl. One Studio Girl Garrett, a driver out of Yellow A subcommittee of the Executive the Park District City Finals. representative told us that the protein in this lotion "works with the "We've managed to get this far Unit 5, has hit some of the longest Council has received 32 appeals protein in the skin." She didn't explain how this takes place. homeruns In Stan Musial League from umpires' determinations with As this department previously reported, the price of these wrinkle history. Garrett also boasts an these results: Appeal denied, 28; lotions sold to worried women, and about to be sold to men who want impressive batting mark that has withdrawn, 1; referred to Execu­ to keep their skin smooth, is $5 for one-fifth-of-an-ounce, in the case tive Council, 2; pending, 1. hovered around .400 all season. of "Magic Secret." The reason given for this new world's record In A top-flight hit-and-run man, Twenty complaints of noncom­ lotion prices is that it takes 1,000 head of cattle to produce the protein James Bavaro maintains a .300 pliance with umpires' determina­ for 50,000 fifth-of-an-ounce-bottles. average and dazzles the opposi­ tions were received by the sub­ Helene Curtis argues that if its lotion is classified as a drug, it will tion with speed and timely hits. committee, which reported it took have to "expose its secret formula," while now, we explain that 'Magic Jimmy Johnson, a Checker Unit these actions: compliance acheived, Secret' is a pure natural protein lotion that works only on the surface 8 driver, drives in a good share 10; noncompliance found, 6; pend­ of the skin . . ." of RBIs and sports a .288 average. ing, 4. But Helene Curtis also is trying to attribute political motives to the SAN FRANCISCO — The SIUFDA action. Its president has charged that the agency is seeking to Pacific Coast - contracted ship, use this case to convince Congress of the need for new drug legislation. Java Mail (American Mail) and For consumers, the real significance of the FDA actions is the deter­ the Navy have worked out an mined effort FDA is making to check lavish claims which mislead con­ agreement by which an experi­ sumers about the effectiveness or uniqueness of such products. mental venture will be. made to It is a fact that heavy television advertising has increased family see if private shipping can help spending noticeably for not only skin lotions, hut a host of other sur­ in the Government's growing prisingly expensive products, often sold with high-pressure claims. program to explore the ocean. Teen-agers have been shown to be especially susceptible to TV pro­ Later this month or early in motion of such products. SAIGON—A program backed by the AFL-CIO in order September, the Java Mail will As a result of the increased spending, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, take on two scientists and the to strengthen free trade unionism in Vietnam will get under which used to allot a weigiit of 2 per cent of a typical moderate-income equivalent of a _trailer-truck load budget to personal care expenditures, which include such products, of special equipment, to see If, way soon in this strife-torn country. The movement has been rallying the Viets in popular gradually has raised the allotment to 2.75 per cent. while making a regular eastern support against the Vietcong. in which General Nguyen Khanh run, privately-owned vessels can Irving Brown, international took power, the Trade Union Fed­ collect any material of worth to representative for the Federation eration has been allowed to re­ oceanographic research. form and membership is now up Existence of the agreement said the organization was seeking to 50,000. support of the Vietnam Confedera­ and the forthcoming pilot test Anti-union employers continue to come up with wild and wooly ^ tion of Labor, from both the American diplomatic sources re­ - schemes to aid their union-busting activities. The latest in a long f was announced by Representative United States and Vietnam gov­ port a growing strong support of Herbert C. Boner (D.-N.C.,), line of employer ploys to stop union activity is contained in a re- 1 ernments to assure a "key labor the union In urban areas and the port from Grand Junction, Colorado, of a boss who thought he |chairman of the House Merchant movement in the national countryside. Marine Committee. The Commit­ ' could avoid reaching an agreement with a union by quoting I tee has been interested in ocean­ struggle." Brown said the confederation f scripture. g Brown also said the Federation was "one of the rare examples In ographic research for some time i In this instance, the halLowner of a meat packing plant quoted 1 Bonner referred to the use of would help the imionist movement South Vietnam of a mass organiza­ I several verses from the Sixth Chapter of II Corinthians: Pl commercial vessels to be used In by supplying financial assistance tion which can command loyalty P "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: | addition to the growing and ex­ to the Confederation and might in the'country side." Getting any § "For what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? |pensive fieet of special oceano­ station a delegate here to help out popular support from the people, "And what communion hath light with darkness? I graphic vessels as "ships of op­ as a trade union-consultant. in their fight against communist "And what concord hath Christ with Belial? s portunity." The Confederation of Labor infiltrators, has been a continuing "Or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?" ^ Bonner also praised the mer­ claims a membership of more than problem in this country. The members of Amalgamated Meat Cutters Local 634 were repchant marine for its help and 300,000.' This is despite that fact The AFL-CIO reported it has resented by negotiators who consider themselves just as good said what was being done to aid that the Trade Federation of chtirchgoers as their employer. But it suited his position to de- : ocean studies "adds important Peasants with a strength of 300,- received pledges of cooperation with union organizers from I Scribe them as "unbelievers," "unrighteous," and as "infidels." emphasis to the.function of the 000 was ordered to disband by the Premier Kahn, American' Am­ The trial examiner of the National Labor Relations Board found i American merchant marine as an government during the regime of bassador Maxwell D. Taylor, and thd firm guilty of an unfair labor practice." ' indispensable ingredient in our Ngo Dinh Diem. However, since the United States aid director, national seapower. the coup d'etat earlier this year James Killen. 51U Baseball Team Fights For 'Pennant' SlU Vessel To Undertake Scientific Role AFL-CIO Program To Aid Vietnam Trade Unionists Bible-Quoting Union Buster Hit By Quotes From NLRB | ^ �tl, 1N« SEAFARERS Page SeTenfeoi LOG Soviet Trawler Invesfigafion Demanded By SIU Fish Union By Fred Stewart & Ed^ Moeney Heodquorters Representatives BOSTON—The SIU Atlantic Fishermen's Union is pressing investigation of the appear­ ance of Soviet fishing fleets near the American Coast and reports that the Russians are using suction pumps to fill their holds. How To Conduct A Mooting (Part 11) James Ackert, president of As an Important part of the functioning of the SIU, regular meetings the union, is again demand­ attract schools of fish. When the by the Russians In the Gorges of the membership, both at sea and ashore, should be handled in an ing the application of a 200- fish get near the light, the pump bank area, off Cape Cod, showed discharges an electric shock and they caught between SOiOOO and efficient, businesslike manner. As an aid to the membership, most of whom at one time or another will serve as ship's delegate, we are printing here the proper methods of conducting such a meeting in a fair and equitable manner, to achieve the most useful airing of opinions and the most complete information on which to base decisions. This is the second part of a series which began in this column in the last issue of the LOG. When it is completed it will supply a com­ plete outline of the do's and don'ts of conducting a meeting. In the last issue we dealt with the rules of order, the quorum, meetings on ship, time of meeting, masters at arms, the agenda and election of officers. We begin now with: The Right to Speak — The chairman is the conductor and regulator of the meeting. Every member has a right to speak but no member has the right to infringe upon the rights of any other members. For that reason no one should speak until he has been recognized by the chair. He may obtain this recognition by holding up his hand or by rising, as the chair shall direct. Making A Motion — The method of bringing anything to the attention of the member­ ship or crew for action is to make a motion. This is an orderly way of initiating action by a proposal, written or verbal. If everyone started flipping lids and sounding off at once every time a report was made, nothing would ever be accomplished. The making of a motion is the way to initiate discussion on any giver point of the agenda or any issue that arises. Discussion can only take place after a motion 1ms been made and seconded, except in that part of the agenda entitled good and welfare. A motion is "in order" when it has something to do with the fixed order of business, such as motions "to accept" or "to reject" a report. The same holds for resolutions which should be acted upon with motions "to concur" or "to non-concur." If you are in doubt as to the content of any report you are always in order to make the motion. "1 move to refer this matter to new business." The object of such a motion is to permit the regular business of the meeting to continue according to the agenda or order of business, and then later to discuss the issue. No motion is valid until it has been "seconded." The procedure is to be recognized by the chair and then to rise and say, "I second the motion." Chair's Authority — It is the chairman's duty at all meetings to decide whether or not a motion is in order. It is well to remember, however, that a chair­ man may be wrong and therefore the voting member always has a right to appeal the decision of the chair. If any member disagrees with the decision of the chairman all he has to do is to rise and state, "I appeal the decision of the chair." After this motion is made and seconded, the chairman turns the gavel over to the recording secretary. No discussion is permitted ex­ cept by the maker of the appeal and the chairman, who are allowed to explain their points. The recording secretary then takes a vote a.-; temporary chairman by asking, "Shall the decision of the chair be sustained?" The vote is taken by "ayes" and "noes" and if the chair is sustained by an "aye" vote majority, the appeal is lost and the meeting continues under the decision of the chairman. Discussion — A motion is open to discussion only after it has been seconded and entered in the minutes by the recording secretary. Before any discussion takes place the chairman requests the record­ ing secretary to read the motion as entered and then opens the floor for discussion. Discussion should continue only so long as the pro and opposite viewpoints are clearly expressed by the member­ ship and then a motion "to close discussion" should be acted upon. Discussion on the motion can also be closed by any member being recognized and saying, "I call for the question," meaning that it's his wish that the motion be acted upon by the membership at the meeting. Generally, motions are acted upon by those in favor answering with "ayes" when called upon, and those opposing answering with "noes." In close counts where the voice is uncertain, a show of Union books can be called for at the discretion of the chair. The chair determines the result by announcing that "The ayes have it—the motion is carried," or if the motion is lost, "The noes have it—the motion is lost." Amendments — A motion may sound good but it may be weak because It does not clearly express its intent. In this event an amendment to the motion is in order. No amendment is in order, however, if it destroys the meaning or the force of the motion. In other words the amendment must in no way replace or change the priginal intent of the motion as the vote on the amendment carries the motion automatically. In addition there can always be an "amendment to the amendment" which is limited simply to clarifying the wording, to add clarity or to broadening the scope so as to lend force to the original motion and amendment. Substitutions — Often a motion will be made, seconded, amended and the amend­ ment will be amended. This creates general confusion and can be eliminated by some member taking the floor and incorporating the whole thing into a single motion not conflicting with the original motion or amendments. The vote is taken on the substitute and if it ia carried it becomes the regular motion, replacing the regular mo-, tion offered at first. (Continued In Future LOG Issue) mile territorial limit to protect U. S. fishing industries. The investigation which was spurred recently by the appear­ ance of 65 Russian fishing ships about 100 off the coast of Cape Cod, has been intensified by re­ ports from a Gloucester fisherman that a Soviet trawler near the north end of Georges bank had a pipe about 12 inches in diameter extending over the side and into the waters a considerable distance away. Doubled In Size The Coast Guard in Boston re­ ported that the Soviet fleet had doubled in size over the last short while and now numbered 125 or more trawlers and large fishprocessing ships. Ackert said the Soviet build-up in recent weeks had been gradual, but "There is no question they in­ tend to fish as close to our coast as the government will let them." The union president reported that the U. S. fishing industry hopes Congress will pass a bill extending the U. S. territorial waters to a 12-mile limit. "But for the good of the fishing in­ dustry in New England, we need a 2fi0-mile limit. If things keep going like they have, we won't have an industry in another five years." John A. Skerry of the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, the fed­ eral agency investigating the in­ trusion, said, "The Russians were experimenting with suction-pump fishing of sardine-sized fish in European waters last year. We have to presume they are still ex­ perimenting with this over here now." Ackert reiterated his demand for a territorial water extension say­ ing that the "banks only produce so much fish in a season and with those big Russian trawlers catch­ ing everything in sight, the Amer­ ican catch is bound to go down." Explaining the type of " pump probably being used, Ackert said a light is placed in the water to the catch is sucked up into the 95,000 tons of whiting, but a re­ vessels. vised report now ups the catch to First reports of last years catch between 160,000 and 170,000 tons. To Facilitate Hydrofoil Operations Baltimore Harbor Raises Speed Limit A change in the speed limit regulations in Baltimore's inner harbor has paved the way for the operation of a hydro­ foil tour service after more than a month of delay. The Maryland Port Au-+" thority Commission, at a spe­ also could be an enforcement cial meeting, has repealed the agency. old seven-mile—an-hour speed lim­ it and replaced it with a law which states boats should be op­ erated in a "safe and prudent" manner according to conditions which exist at the time. The change has opened the way for a Baltimore real estate man and restaurateur to operate his 32-foot hydrofoil in the harbor area, from noon to 8:30 p.m. seven days a week. He will operate from the foot of York Street every half hour. The old speed regulation was adopted by the Port Authority at its creation in 1956, when it ac­ cepted municipal regulation which existed at the time. The old speed law has been on the books since 1909. The hydrofoil arrived in the Bal­ timore harbor near the end of June and was scheduled to go into operation on July 2. Then the owner discovered the restrictive speed law and was forced to post­ pone operations. Law Limited The new regulations contain no provisions for enforcement or pun­ ishment for violations, but the Port Authority pointed out that the Police Department could enforce the law and that the Coast Guard Solid Support SIU Chicago port agent Frank "Scottie" Aubusson (right! takes time out from hitting the bricks to discuss progress of the strike by Local 192, Automobile Salesmen and Miscel­ laneous Workers Union, against Johnson Ford, one of the biggest automobile dealers in the Chicago area. Local 192 set up picketlines when the auto dealer fired five salesmen who had signed , union pledge cards. The strike drew the full support of the Chicago Maritime Trades Department Port Council. The State agency had originally planned only to change the law by adding a provision which would have granted hydrofoils permission to operate in the Harbor, but would not have changed the speed limit. However, at the last minute, the authority decided to repeal the speed limit and abandon the idea of issuing permits for operation. The new regulation states that no boat may be "moved recklessly, or so as to endanger the property or limb or life of any person, or at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard to the conditions thefi existing . . ." Shipbuilding Gains SlightlyU.S. Ranks 7th LONDON — New, comparatively heavy orders for nine ships has brought the United States ahead of two nations on the registry of ranking world shipbuilding powers. The U.S. moved from ninth to seventh place in Lloyd's Register of Shipping, surpassing Spain and Norway. The new orders received during the April-June period—totalling 131,081 gross tons—boosted - the American total of 57 ships under construction to 487.082 tons, the yardstick used by Lloyd's in de­ termining ranking. Japan continues to hold down the number one rating, with 147 ships of 2.3 million gross tons under construction. The figure represents a decline from the 160 ships the maritime giant had on March 31, but an upsurge in the tonnage. Second-ranked Great Britain and Northern Ireland (rated together) had the greatest number of ships, 171, under construction but trailed Japan in gross, tonnage with 1.5 million tons. According to the quarterly re­ port by the international classifi­ cation society, 4.3 million gross tons of the world's total of 1,454 ships of 9.6 million tons are being built in nations other than the country of registry. The Soviet Union, China and East Germany are not included in Lloyd's figures, which show Sweden, West Germany, France. Italy, the United States, Norway, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands. Yugoslavia, Finland and Denmark following in that order behind the two leaders. �faea ElsMeea SEAFARERS Social Security Benefits Top $35 Billion Mark WASHINGTON—More than $35^ bimon In monthly So­ cial Security benefits has been paid out to wage earner's dependents and survivors during the past 25 years, Anthony J. Celebrezze, Secretary of^ Health, Education, and Wel­ family security instead of only in­ fare, said today on the 25th dividual old-age security to the anniversary of the amendments to workers in insured occupations. In the the Social Security Law adding addition to the worker himself, protection for the families of millions of widows and orphans workers. will now be afforded some degree Tlie original Social Security of protection In the event of his Law, enacted in 1935^ provided death whether before or after his only retirement benefits for work­ retirement." ers with only a lump sum payable The 1939 amendments also pro­ to the worker's estate in case of vided benefits for the wives and his death. children of retired workers and Following up on recommenda­ for the aged dependent parents of tions of the Committee on Eco­ deceased workers. Further, the date nomic Security, appointed by for the first payment of monthly President Roosevelt in 1934, and benefits to retired workers and to taking note of the experience the newly added categories of sur­ gained in administering the retire­ vivors and dependents was moved ment benefit program, the Con­ ahead two years—^from 1942 to gress. in the summer of 1939, en­ 1940. larged the scope of the Nation's Since 1939, more than $13.5 bil­ social security program, making it lion has been paid out to young a program for the whole family. widows and children. "These bene­ Signing the legislation on August fit payments," , Secretary Cele­ 10, 1939, President Roosevelt de­ brezze said, "meant food on the scribed it as "Another tremendous table, shoes and school supplies, step forward in providing greater and a chance for the children to security for the people of this live at home instead of in the country." The expanded program, county'orphan asylum or scattered he said, would now give "Lifetime among relatives." AFL-aO Tells High Court Landrum-Criffin Rulings Need Realistic Approach WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO has asked the Supreme Court to give a "common sense" reading to the LandrumGriffin Act and overturn a lower court decision invalidating a dues increase voted by the^1963 convention of the Mu­ "provide guidance" to lower courts on whether the Landrum-Grtffin sicians. Most international unions and the AFL-CIO itself use a conven­ tion rollcall system similar to that of the Musicians, with the voting strength of delegates based on the number of members they repre­ sent. Two lower courts, although con­ ceding that such, voting methods are thoroughly democratic, found the procedure a teclmical violation of a Landrum-Griffin Act require­ ment that a dues increase be approved by "a majority vote of the delegates." This, the courts held, means that each delegate is entitled to one vote, whether he represents a local of 50 or 10,000 members. If this decision were permitted to stand, AFL-CIO attorneys con­ tended in a "friend of the court" brief, it wouid "wreck havoc upon established union precedures with­ out promoting any knov/n con­ gressional purpose." In a broader area, the AFL-CIO said, a Supreme Court ruling will Act should be Interpreted in a "narrow and artificial" context or be given "a sensible and realistic reading that will assure every individual union man his proper membership rights without inter­ fering with the practices and usages freely adopted by his organization." Although the AFM re-enacted the contested $6-a-year dues in­ crease at the 1964 convention, union attorneys are pressing the appeal as a matter of principle and beoau.se of its potential im­ pact on other unions. The AFL-CIO brief pointed out that the alternative to a system of weighted voting for many unions wouid be "a convention so large" as to be "overly cumbersome and expensive." In the case of the AFM, a con­ vention of 14,000 delegates would be needed if proportional repre­ sentation of locals were to be achieved through increasing the number of delegates instead of a weighted voting system. HM lOQ P0ac« Asks Guarantees For Volunteers WASHINGTON—Th« Peace Corps has asked unions and management to negotiate agreements guaranteeing re­ employment, with seniority and pension rights, and ap­ prenticeship credit to work­ ers who take two years off their Jobs to serve in the Peace Corps. The guarantees are needed for a stepped-up program of recruiting volunteers qualified to teach on-the-job skills to workers In developing na­ tions, Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver said. Shriver, in a memorandum to the President's Advisory Committee on Labor-Manage­ ment Policy, asked "the as­ sistance of both management and labor to help the Peace Corps establish a new pro­ gram so that thousands of American blue collar workers can serve their country as volunteers." Sea Level Canal Gets House Boost WASHINGTON — A study that could lead to a sea-level replacement for the present Panama Cdnal has come a step closer to reality in recent action by the House Merchant Ma­ rine Committee ordering re-4 — ported a bill directing the changes in the bill as It was passed President to name a five-man by the Senate. The Senate bill commission to begin considering the most satisfactory route. The commission would be made up of five persons "from private life," authorized to spend up to $17.3 million for the study, which could be completed no later than June 30, 1968. The House committee made Tanker Score: U.S. Is Down, Soviets Are Up called for a seven-man commis­ sion named by the President and including the Secretaries of State and Army and the head of the Atomic Energy Commission. It also called for completion of the study by 19661 A geographic restriction in the original bill which would have confined the study to routes across the Central Aiherican Isthmus has been dropped because subsequent testimony brought out certain problems involving use of atomic energy to blast the needed pas­ sages in view of the limited atomic test ban treaty and other political considerations. In other action recently, the House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee cleared legislation to give SIU Pacific District-contracted Amerlcan-JHawaiian Steamship until Dec. 31, 1965 to begin new construction with money it has in a ship con­ struction tax free reserve fund. American-Hawaiian is still waiting for a decision on its application for a Government-insured mort­ gage on three high speed intercoastal containerships. The Merchant Marine Commit­ tee also cleared for consideration by the House a measure to allow subsidized operators to receive government war risk insurance re­ imbursement for the loss of ships built with construction subsidy to the extent of the full value of their vessels without subtracting the amount of the subsidy. ;. WASHINGTON—While the U.S. tanker fleet continues to decline, the Soviet Union tanker fleet has shown the fastest growing capacity of any country in the world, mov­ ing from the "all others" category to 12th In the world, within ten years. The Sun Oil Company, In its Action In the marketplace offers 22d annual analysis of the world a method for trade unionists to as­ tankship fleet, reported that the Soviet Union has, throughout the sist each other In their campaign last decade, shown the "fastest for decent wages and better con­ growing carry capacity" relative to the size of its fleet. The coun­ ditions. Seafarers and their families are try was reported to have averaged urged to support a consumer boy­ an annual rate of increase of 29.1 cott by trade unionists against percent since 1953. The authoritative analysis, pro­ various companies whose products are produced under non-union duced under the direction of tiie conditions, or which are "unfair manager of Sun Oil Co.'s eco­ to labor." (This listing carries the nomics department, said that the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ outlook, as far as the U.S. tankervolved, and will be amended from fleet is concerned, for the U.S. to regain the position of leadership time to time.) (Continued from page 10) it held until 1957, is very "bleak." "Lee" brand tires Atlantic" and, along with most The Soviet tanker fleet added (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum as many as 29 tankers of T-2 of the passengers, had trouble keeping his sea legs. 8c Plastic Workers) equivalents during 1963, while the The shipping boom which carrying capacity of the United started in Cleveland nearly a t it States during the same period of month ago is still going strong. Eastern Aft Lines time declined by six T-2 equiva­ Book men wanting to ship make (Flight Engineers) lents. it out anywhere from one to three The 16,765-deadweight ton T-2 days after registering. 3) it tanker, which has a cruising speed After being out for the past H. I, Siegel of 14.5 knots, is used by the indus­ couple of months on the Boland "HIS" brand men's clothes try as a common denominator for ships, Joe Michalowski is back in (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) comparison of the widely divergent this port for an extended stay. ship sizes, weights, carrying capa­ -Another who has been niaking ^ ^ cities, and speeds. Cleveland his stamping grounds "Judy Bond" Blouses The Soviet tanker fleet, however, is Andrew Tresehak, who just got (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) still ranks under the United States into town to visit friends and rela­ in total carrying capacity. The tives before shipping out again. $ it Russians have, in terms of absolute And last but not least, we got a Sears, Roebuck Company tonnage, 2.1 million deadweight report that J. J. Foley Is heading tons compared with the U.S. which this way to try his luck in making Retail stores & products ranks fourth in the world with 8.9 a good ship out of this port after (Retail Clerks) million deadweight tons. he rests up a little. 3> 3) The study also demonstrated Shipping has been extremely that United States-flag vessels un­ good in Detroit over the last two Stitzel-Weller Distilleries' der construction or on order at the weeks here. Rated jobs have heen "Did Fitzgeraid," "Old Eik" end of 1963 totaled just five ships, available to all members. Registra­ "Cabin StiU," "W. L. Weller" for a total of 189,000 tons, while tion and shipping figures indicate Bourbon whiskeys the Soviet Union's total of 51 ships that a considerable number of men under construction or on order have taken advantage of -their (Distillery Workers) aggregated 1.2 million tons. vacation clause in the contract, 3» 3» t The study also showed the especially engine room personnel United States tankers were the during the hot days of this past J. R. Simplot Potato Co. oldest in the world with an average .Iiiiy. The shipping outlook for Frozen potato produote age of 13 years seven months. The the remainder of the season Is (Cirain Millers) country with the newest ships was very good.. Japan with an average age of four 3^ 3i 3> Shipping in Duiuth is very good years 11 months, followed by the for all rated men. We have quite Klngsport Press Netherlands with five years; six a few men registered on deck; "World Book." "Childcraft" months, the Soviet Union with five only a few members in the engine (Printing Pressmen) years, nine months, and Great department and also a few mem­ Britain with five years, eleven bers in the steward's department. (Typographers, Bookbinders) months. The SIU. Inland Boatmen's Un­ (Machinists, Stereotypers) At the end of 1963 the world ion, Operating Engineers Local 25 t>. 3) 3) tank-ship fleet numbered 8,279 and the. Ashbach • Construction vessels with a total of 76.2 million Company reached an agreement. Jamestown Sterling Corpi deadweight tons,, the report said. The I Ashbach , Construction Com­ Spnthern Furniture Mfg. Co. This represents an increase of, 5.8 pany agreed to employ members of Furniture and ttedding. percent over the previous: years the.'IBU and Local 25 dn the Ar^na (United Furniture Workers) figures^: . . -V ' Auditorium work in Duiuth. • Gt. Lakes Report �n, MM corroNwooo SEAPAREMS CRnic (Orimtai •ayerfart), Juna 14—Chairman, R. M. Kaliy> Sacrafary, J. f. AIMNH. SUp'a delegate reported that all haa gooe well with tus beela. There were no foul up# this trip and the erew was right an the ball. Discuaalon held on dirty and rusty drinking and wash­ ing water. It was suggested to let the oiler explain to the patrolman how bad this Mitdatlon Is. Also, something should be done about the Ice machine as when the ship rolls it won't make Ice. Ship had no ice for about ten days. OMNIUM PRHIOHTIR (guwannee), June II—Chairman, M. Phelps; Seeretary, R. Hodges. Motion made to have ship's delegate contact agent on arrival about Ineome tax rates. Mo­ tion to have boarding patrolman In­ spect crew hospital for sanitation pur­ poses on arrival in Galveston. Some disputed OT In each department. ARIZPA (Waterman), July S—Chair­ man, Clyde L. Van Epps; Secretary, Walter Brawn. Ship's delegate re­ ported that slop chest prices will be brought up to date..Ship has a real good crew. Few hours disputed OT in PUERTO RICO (Motarshlps of Puerto engine department to be brought to Rica), June 13—Chairman, C. Tall- attention of boarding patrolman. man; Secretary, A. Aragones. S4.75 In ship's fund. Major repairs were taken care of. rew hours dis^ puted OT In deck department. Xarger electric fans should beeplaced In gal­ ley. Exhaust in galley barely pulling heat. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Scalrain), June 21—Chairman,'J. Soto; Secretary, A. Sanchez. Deck department beef was settled in San Juan. Chief en­ gineer agreed to fix the air condi- . OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Over­ seas), July 12—Chairman, J. L. Mor­ ris; Secretary, Maurice Culp. Some disputed OT was reported in engine department. Motion made that the Union be notified of the robbery of the ship's safe in Saigon. It was sug­ gested that aii investigation be made to find out if there is some way pos­ sible for the brothers who suffered the loss to be reimbursed at payoff. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a good job. TRANSHATTERAS (Hudson Water­ way-), July 13—Chairman. John J. Flanagan; Secretary, M. E. Creenwald. $4.7.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. X.«tter to be sent to headquarters re contract pertaining to grain ships. Vote of thanks to the steward and his entire department for doing an excellent job even though shorthanded. TRANSHARTFORD (Hudson Water­ tioner as soon as ship airives in New ways), June 28—Chairman, E. Ander­ sen; Secretary, R. McCuHoeh. Brother York. J. R. Boiling was elected to serve as THETIS (Admanthoi Shipping), June ship's delegate. No beefs reported b.v 26—Chairman, Sidney Segrec; Secre­ department delegates. Motion made tary, Donald Gore. No beefs reported to have larger bunks and mattresses by department delegates. Brother installed on this vessel. Joseph Snyder was elected to serve as ship's delegate. PENN EXPORTER (Pcnn Shipping), July 5—Chairman, Charles Scott; Sec­ LONCVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ retary, Z. A. Markis. All repairs have riers), June 27—Chairman, F. Ot|as; been taken care of. It was requested Secretary, Robert W. Ferrandlz. Aside that the ship's delegate see the cap­ from minor beefs, (he trip has l>een tain or the chief engineer about very good. Some disputed OT in deck cleaning tanks as drinking water Is very rusty. Everything running and engine departments. smoothly in all departments. BANGOR (Burmuda Shipping), June 14—Chairman, John Dietsch; Secre­ tary, C. R. Wenczkowskl. A sugges­ tion was made by various crewmembers that a safety committee consist­ ing of officers and crewmembers should be arranged. Some disputed OT in deck department. INGER (Reynolds Metal), June 20— Chairman, Pete Scroggins; Secretary, J. R. Prestwood. $24.95 in ship's fund. Pete Scroggins was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward and entire department for-job well done. Special thanks to the cook and the baker for tasty food. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), July 7— Chairman, E. Caudill; Secretary, J. Coyle. Brother E. Caudill resigned as ship's delegate and Brother H. G. Jones was elected to serve. Discus­ sion regarding transportation to and from airport in Elizabeth, N.J. Request was made for telephone booth in office for ship's personnel in San Juan. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. Ship's delegate and department delegates also received a vote of thanks for doing a fine job. HASTINGS (Waterman), June 28— Chairman, Edward Cantoral; Secretary Leo Bruce. Ship's delegate reported that most of the repairs have been completed, the rest will be done in port, as material is needed to com­ plete the work. One men in steward department was hospitalized in Port F.iid and later rcpalrialed to the States. Vote of thanks- extended to ROBIN TRENT (Robin), June 13— the steward department and to all Chairman, W. Kohut; Secretary, C. delegates for doing a good job and Trosclair. Ship's delegate reported keeping the ship running smoothly. that he will have the patrolman clarify the contract. Disputed OT in all de­ MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ partments will also be taken up at man), July 12—Chairman, L. J. Pate; payoff. $9.50 in ship's fund. Secretary, Brown Hutzar. Brother CITY OR ALMA (Waterman), June Carl Limeberry was elected to serve •—Chairman, Louis Cayton; Secretary, as new ship's delegate. No beefs re­ L. Durarber. Brother Jack Bates was ported by department delegates. All elected to serve as ship's delegate. All hands requested to help keep messbeefs were squared away. Everything room clean. running smoothly. DEL ALBA (Mississippi), May 2— Chairman, Ted Jernlgan; Secretary, H. Weslphall. $5.86 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. r=)mooth trip. Food Is excellent. Brother Oliver Lee was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. ST. CHRISTOPHER (Destiny Car­ STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), riers), June 28—Chairman, Robert K. June 29—Chairman, A. Carpenlcr; Holt; Secretary, James J. McLlnden. Secretary, R. Hutchlns. $12.00 in One man missed ship in Rotterdam. ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and No. beefs reported by department del­ engine departments , to be taken up egates. Ship's fund to be' started. with boarding patrolman. Vote of Vote of thanks to the steward de­ thanks to the steward department for partment for good feeding and a well good food and service. run department. STEEL DIRECTOR— (Isthmian), July HASTINGS (Waterman), May 3— S—Chairman, R. M. Niclson; Secre­ Chairman, Ed Contoral; Secretary, J. tary, Edward Dale. Brother James L. Wells. $3.80 In ship's fund. Motion Grant was elected to serve as ship's was made to send letter to headquar­ delegate. No beefs or disputed OT ters regarding water condition aboard reported. ship. Discussion held about rationing water. Vote of thanks to the steward DEL AIRES (Delta), June department. Brother Oan^oral was Chairman, Anthony Ducote; Secretary, elected ship's delegate. Ralph Collier. Everything running smoothly in the three departments. ALCOA MARKETER (Alcoa), Juno Brother Basil (Tiny) Polazzo was 28—Chairman, Donald Dickson Secre­ elected to serve as ship's delegate. tary, R. E. McNaH. Check for SllO.Vote of thanks \o the steward depart­ 000, ship's fund, to be deposited with Captain for safekeeping. ment for doing a fine job. -fag* Wmataam LOG Bible-quoting seafarers are not exactly commonplace aboard SlU-manned ships, but when one appears, just mentioning references, -without explaining what they are, they completely mystify the crew. Crewmembers aboard the off the ship and out of the crews (Sea-Land), according to H. R. Steel Recorder are bewild­ quarters and messhall. The prob­ Nathey, meeting chairman. It ered, because Jim Shorfell, lem is especially serious in the seems that somebody hasn't been deck maintenance man and ship's Near East where the Arabs infil­ delegate, looks In the icebox trate.. Aboard the Midland (Clear everyni^t, takes one look at the Water), the crew has asked the patrolman about a way to keep the Arabs out of the messhall, at least. "They overrun the whole ship," says R. H. Simpson, meet­ ing secretary. ti Alexander Shorten night lunch and starts to exclaim "Hebrews, Chapter 13, Verse 8." According to William Davies, when Shorten is asked what it means, he Just answers, "Look it up in the Bible," ii Edward Cantoral, ship's dele­ gate aboard the - Hastings (Water­ man) reports nothing hut smooth sailing. He says it is all due to the excellent cooperation he has been getting from all the depart­ ment delegates and was backed up by the rest of the crew when he asked for a vote of thanks for them. The crew also mentioned the stewards in the kitchen for their fine performance. turning the machine off after using it. There have also been com­ plaints that the agitator has been tearing clothes. Some members of the crew feel the agitator should be replaced. St St St Some of the members of the crew aboard the Del Alba iDelta) are walking around slightly groggy during the day. It seems that too much steam has been piped to the pantry sink and the racket it makes when used is echo­ ing all the way through the ship, according to meeting • secretary Harold Wespball. Stewards have been asked to use it a little more slowly. St St S- Hard luck hit a crewmember on Speaking of happy ships, the the Orion Comet (Western Tank­ Crewmembers aboard the Kent crewmen of the Commander (Ma­ ers) when he learned that a mem­ (American Bulk Carriers) must rine Carriers) have a password of ber of his family died, causing him to payoff the ship in Guam to have been on their best behavior get home in time for the funeral. when their ship made a call in The crew extended their sympathy Egypt to unload cargo. Captain and voted to donate .$33 from the Tedesco applauded the crew's be­ ship's fund according to Johnnie havior during their stay at Alex­ Hoggle, meeting chairman. andria at the ships meeting called shortly after leaving the port, ac­ St St s. cording to A. G. Alexander, meet­ ing chairman. At a recent safety meeting aboard the City of Alma (Water­ man), crew members were re­ The galley gang aboard the minded that every man on board Westplrali Cantoral Nova West (Bloomheld) has the must remember the old saying, engine department mesmerized with good service they have been "Get Along Together." They must "One hand for the ship, one hand providing. In fact, the black gang be taking this slogan to heart be­ for himself." In other words, it has given the messmen a special cause ship's delegate Julian Dedi- was explained, every man must be vote of thanks. The entire erew catorla reports that the ship is on the lookout for a dangerous followed it up with a rousing running smoothly. "The vessel is situation and take the necessary precautions for himself. The warn­ cheer for the entire steward de­ ship-shape," he says. ing was made after one deckhand iSSt partment, writes ship's delegate reported that a crewmember had Another ship that reports Vern T. Gibson. slipped and hurt himself on a smooth sailing and a happy crew ^ freshly oiled deck. It was recom­ Toilet papter was the subject of is the San Juan (Sea-Land). Sea­ mended that safe pathways be left farers there recently gave a vote much discussion on the Monticello for walking on deck, or that sand Victory (Victory Carriers) reports of thanks to the steward depart­ be spread immediately after oiling. ment for the fine feeding job and meeting chairman Chester McKugh. During the good and wel­ excellent service they received, fare section ot a recent ship's writes E. C. Caudill, ship's dele­ meeting, a complaint was raised gate. ^ about stocking some soft toilet Speaking of fine food and paper aboard, and the steward The SIU Welfare Services De­ promptly replied that soft paper service. Seafarers are still quick to had been in stock all the time. acknowledge their thanks for that partment reports that it has had difficulty locating seamen's special touch that signifies that a Both parties went away happy. families because the seamen's steward department is operating 4) 4 enrollment or beneficiary cards The erew of the Transerie in the best SIU tradition. have not been kept up to date. Ships whose steward depart­ (Hudson) are amazed that food had Some death benefit payments been served at all, since they ments have received special votes have been delayed for some learned from the steward depart­ of thanks recently are the Keva time until the Seafarer's bene­ ment that the hot water heater, Ideal (Keva), Steel Surveyor ficiaries could be located. To the icemaking machine and the (Isthmian), Elizabethport (Sea- avoid delays in payments of welplate on the galley range were Land), Penn Vanguard (Penn fare benefits. Seafarers are ad­ not working. R. W. Simpkins, Shipping), Cities Service Balti­ vised to notify the Union im­ meeting secretary reported that more (Cities Service), San Fran­ mediately of any changes in ad­ ship's delegate John J. Quinter cisco (Sea-Land), Yaka (Water­ dress, changes in the names of promised he would get them fixed man), Eagle Traveler (United beneficiaries or additional de­ Maritime), Coe Victory (Victory pendents by filling out new en­ right away. Carriers) and La Salle (Water­ rollment and beneficiary cards. ^ t. The cards should be witnessed One of the age-old problems of man). as a means of verifying signa­ t 4^ 4 crewmembers while the ship is Washing Machine troubles have tures. unloading, cargo in a foreign port is to keep the native longshoremen cropped up on the San Francisco t. $1 $1 Notify Welfare Of Changes SO W^4VAlf4'r Jr4l^J'r^ C:>CXX> PIFB! J �'Pal* l^e'nity' tV SEA'F'ARER'^ LOG AOMM ti; MM SIU Man 'Rides' Toy Horse Bearing Message Of Peace Joseph Moody has just finished "riding" a horse over the coastal run from Houston to New York. While this may seem to be a strange feat for a seaman, Moody's shipmates aboard the Steel Seafarer (Isthmian) were very impressed with his accomplishment. The cause of their respect wasn't t had picked up during his wander­ Brother Moody's riding style, the way to Oklahoma City in ings. series of four jumps that took but the message of peace and place in a two-week period. Five months later, Roddy was good will that his steed, "Gold Moody found that Gold Dust V ready to send Gold Dust II out Dust," carried. caused quite a stir on board the Into the world carrying his mes­ "Gold Dust" wasn't the kind of sage, "My business Is to make horseflesh that some of Moody's Steel Seafarer. He reports that friends." Gold Dust II jumped both the captain and his wife ex­ brothers are apt to place a small from continent to continent, going wager on when they are waiting pressed their admiration of 12- from the capitals of Europe all the year-old Roddy's efforts. He said for a ship shoreside. Moody's way to Japan. It became quite a mount, in this case, was a hand­ that the toy horse was the center celebrity, appearing on radio and of interest in each of the ports of made stick horse which carries a TV, and the subject of several plastic env.elope containing a call his ship made on its voyage newspaper features around the to New York. "World Friendship Wreath." "Everyone on broad thought world. Honors Heritage Somewhere between Sidney, Aus­ Gold Dust was a great Idea," The card attached to the wreath Moody declared. "No one took It as tralia, and Rome, Gold Dust II says that (ts missio.i is to honor a joke. I was really surprised how vanished from sight, and Roddy all men who have contributed un- impressed all the Seafarers were wrote the LOG for help after hear­ ing a merchant seaman refer to .selfishly to our great American with it." heritage. Prospective riders of When one of Roddy's toy horses his globe-traveling steed via the Gold Dust are asked to "Take me is returned to him, he can trace grapevine. with you as you in your imagina­ its travels by checking its log book. Although faced with this dis­ tion ride down memory trails re­ Gold Dust I came back from Jo­ appointment, Roddy keeps hoping membering that this great coun­ hannesburg, South Africa, in that someone will take a member try that we enjoy was bought by March, 1961 after a five-continent of his Gold Dust family to Russia "blood, sweat and tears" of men trip loaded down with souvenirs, and get it an audience with who dare to fight for what they be­ clippings and various honors he Khrushchev. It is his hope that the Soviet premier will heed Gold lieved. The message concludes: Dust's plea that he work for peace "This one request: after a brief for the boys and girls of Russia visit with me, pass me on to an­ LOG-A.RHYTHM: and the rest .of the world. other who can be touched with my magic." Moody hoped that he could set the wheels In motion to make Gold Dust is the creation of 12Roddy's wish come true. He was year-old Roddy Reynolds of Put­ looking for a Seafarer who was nam, Texas, who designed the headed for Northern Europe, horse to celebrate the 100th anni­ where Gold Dust hadn't put in an versary of the Pony Express and appearance up to that point. .By Charles W. Gothran. build friendship and good will Gold Dust's new rider would throughout the U.S. and the world. Oh, that I was what I could be? have to be someone who was de­ The story of Roddy's project ap­ Then what I am. you'd never pendable and would heed the mes­ peared in the March 6th issue of see. the LOG which carried an appeal But, what I'm not, I'll be some­ sage Roddy's steed of good will carried, according to its last SIU to Seafarers from Roddy's father day. rider. asking for help in discovering Gold Because I will create a way. . "The most important thing is Dust II who was last seen in Sid­ that the next rider has to promise ney, Australia. The will to win in any game to pass it on to another rider," Moody made his first acquaint­ From the word "incentive" Moody declared as he started for ance with Gold Dust when he was came; standing on the deck of the Steel For without a cause or reason the New York hiring hall to find a Seafarer who would guide Gold Seafarer when a stranger ap­ nigh Dust to his next transoceanic proached him with a paper bag. There'd be no goal for which station. The stranger handed the astounded to try. SIU man a paper bag containing Gold Dust and asked him to "ride Without a "try" I'd never gain— it a while and then pass it on to A goal in life would be in vain; somebody else." So fight I shall with brain and When Moody opened Gold Dust's might— saddle bags, he learned all about Eventually. I'll win the fight. young Roddy's globe-trotting coy YOUCM'XSFBAyi. horses from the news clippings And when the fight is won, I'll be UP IP yOU'RE HOtTHERIa pasted in Gold Dust's log book. He The master of my destiny. found that he was in possession Then words like these someday of Gold Dust V that had traveled I'll say; MfHTMdS FgRMARLr! from Roddy's home in Putnam all "What I would be, T am today." My Destiny's .Master ArreNo YOOR wiion Praises Union For Assistance To the Editor: I am sending you this letter to let all my SIU brothers know how great the Union welfare plan and the hospital benefits are, and how they helped me out when I needed it the mo.st, I wish to express my deepe.st thanks to the Union for this timely assistance. God only know.s what I would have done if there wasn't such a thing as the SIU Welfare plan to lean on when trouble hits. The bene­ fits really came in handy in keeping my wife and child go­ ing while I was laid up in the hospital and until I got back to work. I know that I will never be able to pay back the Union the amount of the benefits I re­ ceived with such things as mere dues. However, I do know that from this point on I can and will give my Union my fullest support in every way and ask all my brother members to do the same. I also want to put in a good word for the fine work that the welfare plan representatives for the kind attention they gave me when I needed it the most. Harold (Jimmle) Nelson 3. 4. 1. Welfare Benefits Aid SIU Widow To the Editor: I wish to express my heart­ felt thanks for the check that I received from the Seafaiers Welfare Plan Fund. The kind letter that accompanied it meant so much to me after the death of my husband. Otto E, Skomrock. I am grateful, also, to know that I have the Union death benefit to help in meetmy financial obligations. I can only tell you of my deep feeling of admiration and gratitude toward the SIU and what it has meant to me and the late Mr. Skomrock. I am so happy to know my husband was a member of such a fine organization. Mrs. Otto E. Skomrock piiigiiBiiMliilli All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. 'Perry Mason' Fan Hits Deck To the Editor: All the crew menobers aboard M/V Floridian certainly enjoy reading the many books that are sent to the ship through the SIU Library Plan from the Brooklyn office. Some of the gang on the ship are great fans of Perry Mason, the detective of TV and paper­ Gold Dust V is tho center of attraction of two SIU men from Steel Seafarer (Isthmian). Bosun Enrico Torelli (1) examines the "World Friendship Wreath" attached to his harness while Joseph Moody, night cook and baker, steadies the globe trotting pony. Gold Dust is the creation of Texas schoolboy Roddy Reynolds who has sent a herd of the toy horses around the world bearing messages of peace and goodwill. STIIU ARCHITICT (Itthmlan), July II—Chilrman, Roy R. Thomair Saeratary, Bruca Wright. S17.B0 in ahip'a fund. No beefa reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the fine holi­ day menus. STEIL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), July It—Chairman, Barnard J. Shultzi Secretary, Thomas Johnson. S13.9S In ship'a fund. Engine delegate to lea patrolman about sub.sl8tenfa for chipping around crew's quarters. WHITEHALL (Whitehall Naviga­ tion), Juno It—Chairman, Pate Marclanta; Secretary, Jim Davis. $3.99 In ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Some dis­ puted OT In deck department. PLORIDIAN (South Atlantic), July It—Chairman, Waldo Banks; Sacrotary Tony Aronlca. Brother Nick Sabin resigned as ship's delegate and Brother Guy Hughes was elected to serve in his place. Brother Sabin was extended a vote of thanks by the crew, for a Job well done. No beefs were reported. Everything running SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), June 30— Chairman, Jonas) Secretary, J. Coylo. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. Discussion held on new lockers. Crew refuse to accept lockers without legs—must bo raised from deck. ST of C~ WILTON (Marino Carriers), May 31 —Chairman, Starland; Sacretary, Quln- tayo. One man was hospitaUzed in Port Said, Egypt, and one man in Bombay. India. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. Officers and crew extended a vote of thanks to the chief cook and 3rd cool^ for good Job and cooking. Captain very cooperative in all matters. : STEEL AGE (Isthmian), May 30— Chairman, Egbert Coulding; Secre­ tary, Cleophas Gray. No major beefs reported by department delegates. ' Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas), July 9—Chairman, E. P. Leon­ ard; Secretary, John W. Plcou, Brother O. Samdall was elected to serve as ship's delegate. AU is well in the three departments. VENORE (Venore), June 21—Chair­ man, Pate Blanco; Socrotary, James Brock. Brother Stanley Sek was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beef and no disputed OT. ALCOA TRADER (Alcoa), July 20— Chairman, John Chapllnsky; Secre­ tary, Jimmy Jones. No beefs and no disputed OT. Discu.ssion on milk being issued. Suggestion made to contact patrolman in Puerto Rico for clarifieation. back fame. If it is at all pos­ sible, we would like to see more "Perry Masons" in the book parcels that are sent to the ships. I'm sure that all the crew members, including myself, will enjoy reading both Perry Mason and the rest of the fine selections from the SIU library. Nick Sabin 4« 4" 4. Wilton Reports Smooth Sailing To the Editor: , We are writing this note to let the whole Union know that the crew of the Wilton has just completed about as pleasant a trip as any Seafarer could ever ask for. We were really impressed with the treatment we got from the captain, Frank Orton and the chief engineer, Wesley Basford. The crew gave them a big vote of thanks it our last ship'a , smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for serving a balanced diet and also for good food and service. ROBIN GOOOFELLOW (Robin Lines), July 2S — Chairman, R. F. Vaughan; Secretary, Oresto Vela. $9.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the ship's delegate. SEAFARER (Isthmian), July 29— Chairman, Frank Panette; Secretary, Fox Lewis, Jr. Ship's delegate,. Joe Wagner, reported that all is in order. S3.50 in ship's fund. It was requested that the messhall he locked in port to prevent its n.se by long­ shore gangs in foreign ports. ALOINA (Wall Street Traders), July 19—Chairman, L. Hargeshalmer; Sec­ retary, B. A. Homlett. One man hos­ pitalized in Greece. Ice box has been out of commission for 10 days. Ship could use a new one, .Some disputed OT in deck department. meeting for the wonderful way they operated throughout the whole voyage. No one on board ever was heard to have a single beef about the chow on the Wilton which was served up in the highest of SIU traditions. While we could only give the steward department a vote of thanks, we want everyone in the Union to know that chief cook Toni Lopez and baker Frank Judak are the best galley team sailing anywhere. ^ There have been no beefs and no disputed overtime, so we can really say that this has been a great trip. Everything on board Is going well. We're scheduled to unload in Korea and then head for Japan where we'll hop a plane for the States. The story around here is that Marine Carriers is having three more ships outfitted and that they will be r^ady to starj; sail­ ing in the near future. William Van Dyke �Aamit M, MM* SBJrP A timR'9 STKL ARCHITECT (bthmlan), July 4—Chairman, Roy Thomas; Saeratary, Bruce Wright. $17.80 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delecates. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to the steward department. DEL NORTE (Delta), June 21 — Chairman, Francis E. Calne; Secre­ tary, Bill Kaiser. The resolution for new working rules for the steward department with 42 signatures has been turned in to Union hall to be acted upon by membership at next meeting. Information on absentee voting for SlU oflFiclals for the next election has been posted. Brother Peter Gonzalez was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $123.17 in ship's fund and $90.90 in movie fund. No beefs reported. MAYFLOWER (Mayflower), July 2S —Chairman, M. J. Danzay; Secretary, Tom Maher. Brother Earl Kinman was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Motion made to check on transportation for men that boarded ship on West Coast. Few hours dis­ puted or in engine department. FAIRPORT (Waterman), July H— Chairman, Anthony J. KuberskI; Secrstary, Clifton J. Oullatt. Brother was oldcted to gate. One man Arthur and one in Port Arthur. serve as aUp** dolemlsaed ahi^ in Port man was hospitalized No beefs reported. DEL CAMPO (Delta), July IF — Chairman, H. Knowleu Secretary, R. Habort. Brother Joe Zeloy resigned as ship's delegate and was extended a vote of thanks for doing a fine Job. Brother McFaul was elected to serve in his place. No beefs were reported by department delegates. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), July 17—Chairman, Joseph Catalanotto; Secretary, Michael S. CIsutat. Broth­ er Earl A. Fancher was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $10.46 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. ANN ARBOR NO. S (Ann Arbor), July 21—Chairman, Floyd Hammer; Secretary, Al Bailey. Brother William Cerke was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion was made that a patrolman be appointed in the Fort of Frankfort, due to the fact that the Agent is working out of town so much. HENRY LA LIBERTB (Buckeye), July 20—Chairman, Larry Johnson; Secretary, Robert Vanderventer. $2.40 in ship's fund. Motion made to have a man at the rails to signal when the rail controls are in operation. DIAMOND ALKALI (Boland A Cor­ nelius), July 14—Chairman, Jack Young; Secretary, Gerald Martin. S28.80 in ship's fund. Discussion in the deck department regarding the duties of the watch on the forward end. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. T'fjnvjiri F. Foster was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $4.85 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. COMMANDER (Marine Carriers), July 23—Chairman, Chester Makuch; $ecretary, Chester Makuch.. $8.70 in ahlp's fund. No disputed OT and no beefs reported. Everjrthing running smoothly. New ship's delegate elected. JO$EFINA (Liberty Navtgatlen), July 2fr—Chairman, Ernest J. $auls# $r.) gecretary. None. No disputed OT and no beefs reported. Every­ thing is running smoothly. Ship needs to be fumigated. A2ALEA CITY (Sea-Land), July 21 —Chairman, Leu Cevette; Secretary, Leon Ryzop. Crew requested to turn In all books at payoff. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment. SPITFIRE (Oeneral Cargo), July 24 —Chairman, J. Oilier; Secretary, R. Salem. Repairs being taken care of except for a few items which will be brought to attention of the patrol­ man. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. DEL NORTE (Delta), July 24—Chair­ man, Francis E. Calne; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Some disputed OT in deck department. $98.6$ in ship's fund and $416.90 in movie fund. Mo­ tion made that the New Orleans agent for Delta have their agent In Rio De Janeiro make better arrange­ ments fey the feeding of crewmembers who come out of the hospital there. Brother Mike Gatto thanked the crew for their radiogram of con­ dolence to his family at the death of his father. Joe Qatto. COTTONWOOD CREEK (Oriental), June 28—Chairman, C. James; Jecratary, J. F. Austin. Brother Helly was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Held general discussion regarding re­ pairs. No beefs were reported by department delegates. ALDINA (Wall Street Traders), July 18—Chairman, T. Dantley; Secretary, N. Evans. Brother E. N. Cartwright BEN W. CALVIN (Boland A Cor­ nelius), July 5—Chairman, M. Levinson; Secretary, L. Enke. $4.S0 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department deiegates. FLOMAR (Calmer), July 14—Chair­ man, S. Barnett; Secretary, H. Callcki. Few beefs topside to be brought to attention of patrolman in Baltimore. Crew requested to donate to ship's fund for TV repairs. Fresh water tanks need cleaning. MASSMAR (Calmer), July 11 — Chairman, B. Abualy; Secretary, Sher^ man Wright. Deck and engine depart­ ments extended an exceptional vote of thanks to the steward department for the good feeding and service. BBTHTEX (Bethlehem), July SO— Chairman, A. Dams; Secretary, C. CHI. $13 in ship's fund. Brother J. J. Perera was elected to serve as ship's delegate. All hands requested to keep pantry clean. It was requested that each man donate $1 each to­ wards TV repair. Vote of thanks to the steward department. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), July 14—Chairman, 6. Delgado; Sec­ retary, D. M. Woods. Disputed OT In deck and engine departments. Mo­ tion made to have patrolman talk with captain and the chief mate about the deck gang working over the side of tbe ship while the ship Is loading and unloading cargo. Also to ask the captain why he will not put out an advancement upon arrival in the first American port. CHATHAM (Waterman), July Chairman, Tom Lller; Secretary, John Drewes. $8 In ship's fund. Disputed OT in steward department for re­ striction to the ship. Vote of thanks to the steward department. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), July 24—-Chairman, Frederick Blankenberg; Secretary, llumlnade R. Llanos. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly in all departments. Some overtime to be cleared by patrolman upon ship's asrival In New Orleans. Crew re­ quested to dump garbage back aft and not to throw it over the aide midship. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a good Job. Pace T^eia^oe; bO G Seafarer Watched Our Navy Sink 'Lucky' WW // Ship Many a Seafarer can tell adventure filled stories of their thrilling voyages during World War II, and of the hardships they endured during their perilous passages. But Seafarer Anthony Nix tells another story, one with an ironic twist. Nix sailed aboard the Alcoa" Leader between the U.S. and England, with daiiy bombings, her, and the Alcoa Leader set sail England, when it successfully barrage balloons over the English for St. Laurent, one of the hottest avoided the fierce wolf packs and bombing attacks, only to wind up being sunk on purpose at the beachead at St. Laurent. Nix was sailing an old Sun Oil tanker at the age of 20, when a torpedo hit, and the young sea­ farer found himself on the beach again, with an "allergy" to tankers. So he went to Baltimore, where Paul Hall, was dispatcher at the time, and was shipped out aboard the Alcoa Leader, a Hog Islander type, built in 1918. Happy to be sailing, and not aboard a tanker. Nix did not find out for five days what kind of cargo the Leader was carrying. "It was like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire," he said. "The old girl was carrying depth charges and 5-inch sheila, bound for the Naval base that the U.S. had at the time in London­ derry, North Ireland." But Nix did not worry about the possibility of disaster, "be­ cause if she took a torpedo or a Stuka dropped one on us," he re­ called, "there would have only been a wisp of smoke left." But the Alcoa Leader made that trip and many more, successfully plodding back and forth across the Atlantic to ports all around the British Isles. And Nix was very pleased to be sailing her. "This old girl, even in the, treacherous Atlantic never faltered," he said. "The Liberties and Victories, which were new at that time, couldn't keep up speed when faced with a large head sea, but the Alcoa Leader never had any trouble. She just maintained a steady ten knots." Convoys were hard hit at the time. Nix reported, by the wolf packs of German submarines, which sought out Jind sunk as much Aliied shipping as they could aim their torpedoes at. The Alcoa Leader emerged as one of the lucky ones of the Battle of the Atlantic. Nix remembers the days in Rigging Hose For Rainwater * fe. • Crewmembers aboard the Ponderosa, formerly owned by the SlU-contracted America-Asia Line, made sure that there wera'Sio leaks in the hose used to collect rainwater when the ship visited Bombay recently. Checking hose fittings (left photo) are Howard Aiberson (I) and Brother Kanogios. After the job was successfully completed, Aiberson (I) received congratulations from deck engineer Frank Holland (right photo). • harbors, Christmas tree lights in English pubs, commodores, escorts and convoys. On one convoy. Nix recalls watching one German U-Boat being destroyed by a Canadian Corvette. "It was during Sept. 1943," he said, "and the Corvette located a sub, and forced it up by using depth charges against it Once it was on the surface, the Corvette rammed the U-Boat until it sunk." The Alcoa Leader made a trip to Oraii, Casablanca, during the early months of 1944, surviving a "terrific" bombing, and was re­ turned to the Atlantic run evad­ ing enemy Stukas and outwitting the U-boats. Bombing Attacks "The bombing attacks were an everyday pccurrance in London, Hull, and Liverpool," he said, "and nobody really paid to much atten­ tion to them. Then the buzz bombs started coming over. You could never tell where tiiey were going to hit. They just kept coming until they ran out of fuel, then dropped suddenly." The day after D-Day, the Alcoa Leader was laying at anchor at Loch Eve, Scotland, a gathering center for a convoy going to Mur­ mansk, Russia, when the ship was diverted to Plymouth, England. There the Navy boarded her and stripped off everything of value. A skeleton crew was kept aboard of the invasion sites, and was placed in line with other ships that were already there. It was here that Nix learned the ship was going to be sunk as a block ship. Block ships were used to keep enemy vessels from sneaking up behind the Allied forces, by nar­ rowing a channel to the width of only one or two ships, a position easy to defend. "The remainder of the crew was taken off the ship in a laundry boat," Nix tells, "and a Navy demolition team boarded her, placed the charges, and while we watched in dread fascination, pressed them home." The ship was scuttled in such a way that she maintained an even keel, until she rested on the bot­ tom with her decks awash with three feet of water. 'Some of the crew had been aboard for as much as two years, and not many eyes were dry," Nix recalls, "as they watched the Navy send their 'lucky' ship to her watery grave." "I don't know what kind of service she performed during the first World War," Nix admits, "but I know that during World War II, she carried over a million tons of cargo for the armed services, and I am proud to say that if she were still afloat today, that as old as she would be, I would still be rid­ ing her." Your Gear... tor ship . •. tor shore Whatever you need, in work or dress gear, your SlU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coafa Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras Luggage SEACHEST �SEAFARERS' LOG STC7 ARRrVAXsS and DEPAXlTXm&S UNION SiU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey WilUama A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE . 1216 E. Baltimore St. Ri'x Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St, Ed Riley. Agent .. Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS . 673 4th Ave., Bklyn HVacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2600 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris. Agent ' ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI . 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales. Agent . FRankiin 7-3564 MOBILE . 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neir.T, .Agent . . HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS ... 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent TeL 529-7546 NEW YORK . 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 113 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA . . 2604 S. 4th St. Frank Drozak. Agent . DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchik. Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. Mc.Auley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. .. . Phone 724-2843 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Babkowski, Agent . MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2788 WIL.MINGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne. Agent TErminal 4-2328 Great Lakes Ailcusl »1. 1964 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 name: - GREAT LAKES TUG S DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredge Workers Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon Mary Ann Stuart, born March Sharron Lee Buxton, horn Janu­ Joseph Krynicki, born May 10, 12, 1964, to the David B. Stuarts, ary 14,1964, to the Vernon Bux- 1964, to the John J. Krynicki's, Frankfort, Mich. tons, Starks, La. Jersey City, New Jersey. BUFFALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Arthur Miller, Agent TR 5-1536 CHICAGO 2300 N. KimbaU 'Trygve Varden, Agent ALbany 2-1154 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. Tom Gerrity, Agent 621-5450 DETROIT 1570 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, Mich. Ernest Demerse, Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Jolicoeur, Agent RAndoiph 7-6222 SAULT STE. MARIE Address mail to Brimley, Mich. Wayne Weston, Agent.. BRimley 14-R 8 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7781 Tug Firemen, Linemen, Oilers A Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns ASHTABULA, 0 1644 W. Third St. John Mero, Agent WOodman 4-8532 BUFFALO 18 Portland St. Tom Burns, Agent TA 3-7098 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing, S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent ESsex 5-0570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. W. Hearns, Pro-Tem Agent MA 1-5450 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Tobin, Agent Southgate, Mich. AVenue 4-0071 DULUTH Box No. 66 South Range. Wis. Ray Thomson, Agent EXport 8-3024 LORAIN, O .....118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Harold Ruthsatz, Agent MAin 6-4573 MILWAUKEE ... 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph Miller, Agent ..SHerman 4-6645 SAULT STE. MARIE ....1086 Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey, Agent ..MElrose 2-8847 SECRETARY-TREASURER Fred J. Farnen ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Rivers Section Roy Boudreau ST. LOUIS, MO 805 Del Mar ALPENA 127 River St. L. J. Colvis, Agent CE 1-1434 EL. 4-3616 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 7th St. BUFFALO, NY 735 Washington Arthur Bendheim, Agent TL 3-9259 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. RAILWAY MARINE REGION So. Chieago, 111. SAginaw 1-0733 CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. HEADQUARTERS ... 99 Montgomery St. HEnderson 3-0104 MAin 1-5450 Jersey City 2, NJ REGIONAL DIRECTOR DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. G. P. McGinty RAndoiph 2-4110 ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. R. H. Avery MaU Address; P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 E. B. Pulver HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. BALTIMORE....1216 E. Baitlmore St EAstern 7-4900 River Rouge 18, Mich. VInewood 3-4741 NORFOLK 118 Third St. 622-1892-3 Inland Boatmen's Union PHILADELPHIA 2804 S 4th St. DEwey 6-3818 NATIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Matthews GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR United Industrial Workers Pat FInnerty BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. BALTIMORE ....1216 E. Baltimore St, EAstern 7-4900 .EAstern 7-430O BOSTON 276 State St. BOSTON 276 State St Richmond 2-0140 .Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 678 4th Ave., Brooklyn HEADQUARTERS 678 4tli Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HYacinth 9-6600 5804 Canal St. HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. HOUSTON WAInut 8-3207 WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St. SE JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE, Jax ELgin 3-0987 • ELgin 3-0987 744 W. Flagler St. MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St MIAMI FRankiin 7-3564 FRankiin 7-3564 1 S. Lawrence St. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. MOBILE HEmlock 2-1754 .HEmlock 2-1754 630 Jackson Ave. NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. NEW ORLEANS Phono 529-7546 Tel 529-7546 115 Third St. NORFOLK 115 Third St. NORFOLK _ Tel. 622-1892-3 Phone 622-1892-3 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. DEwey 6-3828 DEwey 6-3818 TAMPA 312 Harrison St TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 Phone 229-2788 EVERY MONTHS If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contacf any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY t t 4 4 4 4" 4" i 4 4 4 4 4 4 Michael Lee Frary, horn January Julia Elizabeth RItter, born Rebecca Freeman, horn May 21, 4, 1964, to the Michael Lee Frarys, April 22, 1964, to the Chester L. 1964, to the Richard F. Freeman's, Mio, Mich. Ritter's, Farmington, Mo. Cottageville, South Carolina. 4 4 4 Katherine Klein, born April 18, Michael Carmlchael, born May Robert Kellyt^ horn May 6, 1964, 1964, to the Clair R. Kleins, Hub­ 3, 1964, to the Francis M. Carto the Floyd I. Kelly's, Houston, michael's, Ridgewood, N.Y. bard Lake, Mich. Texas. 4 4 4> 4 4 4 4 4 4 Richard Rodriguez, born June 9, Charles Wadswoirtb, Jr., horn Marta Bonilla, horn May 18, March 29, 1964, to the Charles E. 1964, to the Richard Rodriguez's, 1964, to the Jose A. Bonilla's, BayHouston, Texas. Wadsworth's, Gretna, La. amon, Puerto Rico. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Wayne Wekwert, born May 24, Ronald Kelly, born May 21, 1964, 4 4 4 to the Ronald B. Kelly's, Toledo, 1964, to the Roy M. Wekwert's, Denise Delia Bradley, born Alpena, Michigan. Ohio. March 12, 1964, to the Monte M. Bradley's, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Steven Stachniewicz, horn May Wesley James Stevens, born Oc­ 4 4 4 8, 1964, to the Norman Stachnie- tober 14, 1963, to the William R. Linda Marie Verdon, born wicz's, Bayonne, New Jersey, Stevens', Berwick, La. March 30, 1964, to the Alvin J. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Verdon's, New Orleans, La. Denise Marie Marks, horn Feb­ Loretta Lynn Clark, horn March 4 4 4 ruary 27, 1964, to the Albert 14, 1964, to the Marcel L. Clark's, Randall Bryan, born May 16, Marks', Toledo, Ohio. Port Neches, Texas. 1964, to the Tilghman F. Bryan's, 4 4 4. 4 4 4 Glen Burnle, Md. Evelyn Mary Corden, horn May James Hyde, horn April 23, 1964, 4 4 4 8, 1964, to the Charles Corden's, to the Michael C. Hyde's, Cresskill, Terr! Marie Savoie, horn May Bayonne, New Jersey. New Jersey. 13, 1964, to the Thomas J. Savole's, Sr., Westwego, La. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported 4 4 4 to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment William Hale, horn February 25, of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary 1964, to the William C. Hale's, Slidell, La. card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates) t William Joseph M o I s e, 54: Brother Moise died April 2, 1964 of heart disease at his home in Metairie, La. He Joined the Union inl941 and was a member of the steward depart­ ment until placed on pension in 1962. He is sur­ vived by his mother Ernestine Moise. Burial was in St. Joseph No. 1 Cemetery, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Elmer Hansen, 65: Brother Han­ sen died May 27, 1964 in Weehawken, N.J. of heart disease. He sailed in tha steward depart­ ment after join­ ing the SIU in 1939. He is sur­ vived by his stepdaughter, Mrs. Earl Martin Buck. Burial place is not known . John Phoenix Williamson, 61: Brother Williamson died of a lung cancer on De­ cember 24, 1963, at the Coral Ga­ bles VA Hospital in Florida. Sail­ ing In the stew­ ard department, he has been a member of the Union since 1943. He is survived by his sister Dorothy Elizabeth Launius. Burial was In Arlington Na­ tional Cemetery, Arlington, Va. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Randy Belland, horn May 19, 1964, to the William Belland's, Al­ pena, Michigan. Charles Boone, horn April 29, 1964, to the Charles P. Boone's, Pasadena, Texas. Maurice M. Henry, horn April II, 1964, lu the Donald J. Henry's, Northhoro, Mass. John Chris Vidrine, horn May Frank W. Soileau, 28: Brother 29, 1964, to the John E. Vidrine's, Soileau died of injuries received OpelousRs, La. in a car oollision 4 4 4 Cheryl Ann SherpinskI, horn on September 22, April 28, 1964, to the Charles 1968 in Lake Sherplnski's, Poughkeepsle, New Charles, La. Sail­ York. ing In the stew­ ard department, 4 4 4 Robin Lynn Bradshaw, horn No­ he had been a vember 11, 1963, to the Howard member of the G. Bradshaws, Portsmouth, Va. SIU since 1955. He is survived by 4 4 4 Brian Dean Haken, horn Feb­ his wife, Geraldine Soileau. Burial was in Mamou ruary 24, 1964, to the Dean E. Hakens, Alpena, Mich. Cemetery, Mamou, La. 4 4 4 Victor Julius Paetznick, 39: 4 4 4 Brother Paetznick died of fatal Durwood D. Story, 63: Brother heart disease at Story died of heart disease at his the Harbor Emer­ home in New Or­ gency Hospital, leans, La., on De­ San Francisco, cember 16, 1963. Cal. Sailing in An SIU member the engine de­ since 1938, he partment, he sailed in the deck joined the Union department until in 1956. He is placed on pen­ W survived by his sion in 1954. He mother Mrs. Lata is survived by a iiiSiiiii Paetznick. Burial was in Fort Sam friend, Mrs. Ma­ Houston National Cemetery, San vis Clark. BurlaLwas in Metairie Antonio, Texas. Cemetery, Metairie, La. 4 4 Lillian Janetta Ortez, horn June I, 1964, to the Oliver V. Ortez's, Wayagues, Puerto Rico. 4 4 4 John Ally, 67; Brother Ally died Edward J. Szaryihe, 43: Heart of natural causes on March 17, disease was fatal to Brother 1963 at the Kings Szarythe on County Hospital, March 21, 1964 Brooklyn, N.Y. while he was Sailing in the aboard the Our deck department, Lady of Peace he had been a rWaterman). Join­ member of the ing the Union In Union since 1941. 1939, he sailed In Burial was in the the engine de­ Heavenly Rest partment. Surviv­ Cemetery, Han­ ing is his sister, over, N.J. Surviving is his wife Florence Heaberlin. His place of Trina Ally. burial Is not known. John Charlaris, born March 4, 1964, to the Evangelos Charlaris' Phila., Pa. Christopher Hughes, born Feb­ ruary 4, 1964, to the William M. Hughes', New York City, N.Y, Ursula Spiers, horn January 28, 1964, to the Billy Spiers, New Orleans, La. John Farelli, born January 20, 1964, to the Angelo C. FarelUs, San Pablo, Calif. Jeffrey Hartford, horn March 6, 1964, to the Richard Hartfords, Oregon, Ohio. Sandra Ann Benenate, born Feb­ ruary 19, 1964, to the Nathan Benenates, New Orleans, La. Kelt Jo Sequin, born January 29, 1964, to the Thomas J. Sequins, Alpena, Mich. Teresa Henry, born January 19, 1964, to the Jesse Henrys, Sulphur, La. �AiM tl, 1M4 Tag* Twentr-TbrM SEAFARERS'IOC Seheaiile oi All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Hendley Heaven Herbert Kreuti Edgar Benaon Carl McDanlel Jamea MitcheU John Breen G. BuscegUa Roland Muir William Murphy Robert S. Doyle Frederick Edgett George C. Reglater Freldof FondiU Robert Sheffield John French Edgar Smith W. Gontarski Andrew Suech Charles Torgeraon George Graham Charlea Hippard D. R. Underwood Skinner Wolff Larry Jonea USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO. ILLINdkS Olaf Bjerken John A. Schmidt B. A. Rehbeln Walter Frederick USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Arthur A. Furst Frederick Rex John E. Kennedy Edward F. Sagen Charlea F. Rles Wm. L. Willlami USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Vernon Hopkins F. H. Bowan Frank Buck Joseph Howell Raymond Delhi L. F. Hudgina Raymond Leonard H. M. Fentreaa Clyde Fields Raymond Miller J. W. Forrest Lloyd P. Roberson Frederick Hansen Carle C. Harris Paul D. Harris R. H. Hufford Justin P. Hughes WUllam A. Klrby C. D. McMuUln Mont McNabb. Jr. Henry J. Maas. Jr. Hugh L. Meacham PhlUip C. Mendoza Troy Pardue Jose J. Vigo Edward V. Webb Earl K. WhaUey Wm. J. Woolaey. Sr. James J. Redden Ciaude O. Stroud J. C. Thompson Roy C. Washburn USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Salvatore Alpedo Anthony Leo E. Bishop Gus Lopez Myles Bowen . F. McKenney Elvyne Busaell A. R. MeUln A. Caligiura Frank Myatt Henry Callahan H. Nelson Clifford Campbell A. Pavon Thomas E. Carey T. Perelra M. Coffey M. Reyes Thomas Connell R. Reyes R. Danlelson Harvey Rhoden John Fanning E. Rublo H. Faulkiner A. Santoro G. Fleseland Kuno Schopfen E. B. Flowers M. Sharps Woodrow Fuller J. Shlben Victor Garcia S. Stevens A. Gylland J. V. Wulllvan C. Haymond P. A. Switch R. Henderson E. Temes Julio Hernandez V. Torregrosia J. Hundley Julio Valentin J. Kershner Ray Wagner Ralph Knowles Franklin Warner W. Kowalczyk George Warren ( Cecil Leader USPHS HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS Willie O. Adcock Arthur McCalg Mark W. Conrad John J. Miller Edwin C. Cooper Wliliam G. Moody Edward L. Collier John Rauza John J. Croswell Alfonso Sandlno Otis Gllles M. J. Stevens Hugh P. Grove Patrick J. Stevens Willie P. Gulllott J. F. Wunderllch Mllburn L. Hatley USPHS HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE. FLORIDA P. B. Bland W. T. Shlerling L. E. GlUaln A. C. Sproul S. P. Morris USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Luclen H. AUalne H. S. Chrlatensen Thomas W. Bernsee A. Fabrlcant Gregory J. Bruno Wm. H. Filling USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA W. M. Glover Hubert I. Pousson A. E. Johansson Norman D. Tober Nicholas R. Peters Richard Zaragoza Know Your Rights USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASSACHUSBFTa Edgar Anderson Daniel Murphy Eugena Dakln USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT. MICHIGAN George Axtewlcz Wm. HoUla A. Chrlatensen Clarence Lenhart Ulyn Crider Gordon McLarin Cecil Crowder Barney Majjisie Konrad Frovag R. L. Nedea Leon Furman James Nessinger E. 0. George Albert Pfisterer John Grant F. M. Prlmeau Robert R. Green Glllis Smith Charles Hankel Charles Stone Waliaca Harden USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Charles Cobnm George HcKnew Arthur Collett Samuel Mills B. Deibler Raymond Ruppert Abe Gordon James Webb Burl Hal re Willie Young Thomas Lehay SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen A. Gutierrez William Kenny Edwin Harriman USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE Clifford Umfleet Jamea McGee PINE CREST HAVEN NURSING HOME COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON. MASS. Maurice Roberts VA HOSPITAL MARTINEZ. CALIFORNIA Arthur Slgler US SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL WASHINGTON. DC William Thomson Paul Stovall Ist Communion FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. AU Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All Uiese agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contract g between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these eontracts are posted and avail­ able In all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified malL 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 available to you at all times. •Ither by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Anpeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in aU SIU balls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. Th.a LOO has traditionaUy refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The re.sponslbility for LOG policy 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 responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. 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 be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and Is given an official receipt, but 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 SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of Its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available In all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, then the morabcr so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing dlsablilty-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights In employment •nd 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 -tbat he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers Is the ri^t to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best Interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, 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 Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Fatima Hernandez, daugh­ ter of Seafarer Emilio (Baby Miller) Hernandez, U seen celebrating her first communion. Fatima, who Is seven years old, lives in Tampa. Fla. British, French Split Costs Of Tunnel Survey LONDON—The British govern­ ment and French railroads will split 50-50 an estimated $3.5 mil­ lion on a geological survey this summer for the proposed railroad tunnel under the English Channel. Ernest Marples, British Trans­ port Minister, announced to the House of Commons that the sur­ vey will be to determine whether the tunnel should be bored through rock or placed on the floor of the sea as a huge tube. A study^roup has been formed, consisting of four companies. The French Tunnel Company, Techni».'al Studies, Inc., of New York, Britain's Channel Company and the Compagnie Financiere de Suez will work under the general super­ vision of the British and French governments. SlU-AGLIWD Meetings 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 PM In the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York September 8 Detroit September 11 Philadelphia .September 8 Houston September 14 Baltimore Septembers New Orleans ..September 15 Mobile September 16 i 3. West Coast SlU-AGLIWD Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through August, 1064 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 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: WUmington San Francisco Seattle September 14 September 16 September 18 October 23 October 19 October 31 A) Great Lakes SIU Meetings Regular membership meetings on the Great I.akes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where meetings are heia at 2 PM. The next meetings will be: Detroit.. .September 8—2 PM Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Dnluth, Frankfort, September 8—7 PM 4 ^Houston MobUe New Orleans Sept. 14 Sept. 16 Sept. 15 * Meetings held er Lanor Temple. Newpert News. t Meeting held at Labor Temple. Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. Eduardo Bernard Dovila The above named is requested to 4" 4" get in touch with his grandmother, America R. Arce at Lapez SIU Inland Baatmen's Unian Mrs. Landron 1552, Santurce, Puerto Regular membership meetings Rico on a very important matter for IBU members are scheduled before returning to New York. each month in various ports. The 4' 4« 4» next meetings will be: Joe Wagner Philadelphia .. Sept. 8—5 PM Your daughter is very ill in Montivideo, Uruguay, and you are Baltimore (licensed and unlicsnsed) ... Sept. 9—5 PM asked to get in touch with her or Houston Sept. 14—5 PM your wife right away. Norfolk .... Sept. 10—7 PM 3^ 3^ N'Orleans ...Sept. 15—5 PM John Carter Levack Mobile Sept. 16—5 PM You are requested to let your sister, Mrs. John Dunlop, Sheguian4« J4« dahj Ontario, Canada, know where RAILWAY MARINE REGION you are. Regular membership meetings 3j' 4" 4« for Railway Marine Region-IBU Arthur A. Bianchette members are scheduled each Contact Ted Phillips, c/o Rico's month in the various ports at 10 Tavern, 150 Richmond St., Boston, AM and 8 PM. The next meetings Mass. will be: 4" 4" 4JI Jersey City Sept. 14 Rudolph R. Cefaratti Philadelphia Sept. 15 Your sister Rita says your gov­ Baltimore Sept. 16 ernment refund check, payable to •Norfolk Sept, 17 you, is at home and wants you to GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE pick it up or else contact your REGION mother and let her know what to Regular membership meet­ do with it. ings for Great Lakes Tug and 4" 4« 4' Dredge Region IBU memlers are Leslie (Squench) Briiihart scheduled each month in the vari­ You are requested to contact ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next Carl MeCranie, at 840-14th Street, meetings will be: Apt. 3, Beaumont, Texas, phone Detroit Sept. 14 TW 2-4022. Milwaukee Sept. 14 4« 4» 4" Chicago Sept. 15 "Rocky" Buffalo Sept. 16 Maxie L. wants you to call her tSauIt Ste. Marie Sept. 17 at TE 4-3674 collect or write 929 Duluth Sept. 18 N. Lakme, Wilmington, Calif., as Lorain Sept. 18 soon as possible on a very im­ (For meeting place, contaci Har­ portant matter. old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky, Ohio). Cleveland Sept. 18 Toledo Sept. 18 Ashtabula Sept. 18 A reminder from SIU head­ (For meeting place, contaci John Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact tabula, Ohio). the hall in ample time to allow 4^ 4> 4^ the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ United Industrial Workers Regular membership meetings fore paying off may cause a de­ for UIW members are scheduled layed sailing, force the ship to each month at 7 PM in various sail short of the manning re­ ports. The next meetings will be: quirements and needlessly make New York September 8.. the work tougher for your ship­ mates. Baltimore ....' September. 9 Philadelphia .. September 8 ' Quitting Ship? Notify Union �SEAFARERS^LOG ug. B] Aufl. tl 1944 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS INtfRNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO When the Day's Work is Done" The AFL-CIO produces documentcHy film en Labor's role in U.S. com- munities life for showing nationally on television. r The AFL-CIO documentary film "When the Day's Work is Done," dealing with the way in which American trade unions and their members participate in action programs in their communities, is being featured on many local television stations throughout the country in conjunction with Labor Day. The community service activities of the Seafarers International Union and its affiliates will he among the highlights in the new motion picture produced by the AFL-CIO for showing over tele­ vision on Labor Day. "When the Day's Work is Done" is a half-hour film honoring unions and union members who devote leisure time to programs of community betterment. Leisure time until a generation ago was a privilege enjoyed by only a fortunate few in America. But in recent years, trade unions have succeeded in winning shorter hours for American workers, giving them more and more time away from jobs that once consumed their whole life. What are we doing with this leisure time? The film illustrates the worthwhile use union members are making of their after-work hours. It shows how American workers and their unions are meet­ ing their responsibilities as citizens and neighbors. The SlU, as a member union of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, is cited for providing the means of loading and shipping drugs and medicines to Cuba as ransom for the Bay of Figs prisoners. The SIU's New Bedford Fishermen's Union is featured for its participation in the urban renewal program of New Bedford, Massa­ chusetts, where a former SIU official, Howard Nickerson, is a member of the city's urban renewal committee working with other civic leaders on a slum clearance project. Many other union-sponsored activities are highlighted in the film, including Boy Scout troops, construction of community health facilities, concerts, recreation programs, senior citizen and youth programs. The documentary also relates the cultural and humanitarian achievements realized from the millions of dollars unien members have contributed to united fund and community cheet campaigns. The interest of unions and their members in community life is broad. Not only does labor donate its manpower to a host of social welfare agencies, but it hacks this up with dollars. Union funds go toward college scholarships, cooperative housing projects, retirement centers, special projects, etc. But important as they are, dollars are only one measure of labor's citizenship role. For instance, the film highlights: * The rebuilding of hurricane-shattered communities with donated free labor. * The contribution of more than half-a-million manhours of free labor to build hospitals and health clinics just on Long Island. * A special program to train teenagers in social welfare service, helping to build a bridge between the world of the child and the world of the adult. * Labor-sponsored programs of mass inoculation against polio. * Labor-management cooperation to furnish mobile health clinics to provide medical checkups in isolated Pennsylvania com­ munities. Seafarers and their families are urged to watch for the showing of this AFL-CIO documentary film when it is presented in their area. When And Where To See AFL-CIO Film The following if the laletl available lilting of the televiiion itationi throughout the. nation whith are teheduled to tarry "When the Day's Work li Done." Seafarerg are advited to theek their local listing! for addition! to thu Iht prior to labor Day, State & City ALABAMA Birmingham Birmingham Florence Montgomery ARIZONA Tucson CALIFORNIA Sacramento San Francisco COLORADO Denver CONNECTICUT Hartford FLORIDA Jacksonville Tampa ILLINOIS Moline INDIANA Evansville South Bend IOWA DCS Moines KENTUCKY Louisville LOUSIANA Alexandria MARYLAND Baltimore Salisbury MASSACHUSETTS Boston Worcester MICHIGAN Cheboygan Kalamazoo Saginaw MINNESOTA Alexandria Duluth St. Paul MISSOURI St. Louis St. Louis NEBRASKA Lincoln NEW MEXICO Albuquerque NEW YORK Albany Binghamton New York Utica-Rome NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte OHIO Akron ' Cleveland Dayton PENNSYLVANIA Harrisburg Pittsburgh SOUTH CAROLINA Greenville TENNESSEE Chattanooga TEXAS Houston VIRGINIA Harrisonburg WASHINGTON Seattle WISCONSIN Milwaukee Station Date Time WBRC WBIQ WOWL WAIQ (6) (10) (15) (26) Sun.. Sept. 6 10:30 a.m. Check Local Listing Check Local Listing Check Local Listing KVOA (4) Check Local Listing KVIE (6) KQED (9) Mon., Sept. 7 Mon., Sept. 7 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. KLZ (7) Sun., Sept. 6 2:30 p.m. WTIC (3) Check Local Listing WJCT (7) WEDU (3) Tues., Sept. 8 8:30 p.m. Check Local Listing WQAD (8) WFIE (14) WSBT (22) WHO (13) WHAS (11) KALB (5) WBAL (11) WBOC (16) WHDH (5) WJZB (14) "WTOM (4) WKZO (3) WKNX (57) Sat., Sept. 5 & Sun., Sept. 6 6:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Sun., Sept. 6 1:00 p.m. Check Local Listing Sun., Sept. 6 1:00 p.m. Check Local Listing Sun., Sept. 6 10:15 a.m. Check Local Listing Check Local Listing Sun., Sept. 6 Wed., Sept. 2 12:00 noon 10:30 p.m. Check Local Listing Check Local Listing Check Local Listing KCMT (7) KDAL (3) KTCA (2) Sun., Sept. 6 Mon., Sept, 7 Mon., Sept. 7 12:00 noon 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. KET'C (9) KSD (5) Fri., Sept. 4 Sun., Sept. 6 9:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. KUGN (12) ^ Wed., Sept. 2 & Tues., Sept. 8 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. ' KOAT (7) Check Local Listing WAST WNBF WOR WKTV (13) (12) (9) (2) , Sun., Sept. 6 4:30 p.m. Check Local Listing Check Local Listing Check Local Listing WSOC (9) WAKR (49) Sun., Sept. 6 SOO p.m. WEWS (5) WHIG (7) Sat., Sept. 5 & Sun., Sept. 6 Sat., Sept. 5 Sun., Sept. 6 WTPA (27) WHO (11) Sun., Sept. 6 Sun., Sept. 6 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. WFBC (4) Sun., Sept. 6 4:00 p.m. WTVC (9) Sun., Sept. 6 2:00 p.m. KPRC (2) 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Check Time Check Local Listing WSVA (3) Mon., Sept. 7 7:00 p.m. KCTS (9) Fri., Sept. 4 8:00 p.m. WISN (12) Tues., Sept. 8 6:30 p.m.*" ~l � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource August 21, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU OFFERS PROGRAM FOR BALANCED FLEET, CITES SOVIET BUILDUP HOWARD GUINIER DIES; VETERAN SIU OFFICIAL TANKER COLLIDES WITH STEEL MAKER SIU URGES DEMOCRATS ADOPT MARITIME PLANK MEDICARE BILL HITS SNAG IN SENATE FOREIGN FLAGS HAULING BULK OF U.S. CARGOES SEVEN MORE SEAFARERS GET SIU PENSIONS COCHIN – PORT OF CALL FOR SIU CREWMEMBERS NATIONAL TELECAST SET FOR SFL-CIO FILM ANTI-POVERTY LEGISLATION GETS CONGRESSIONAL OK STELL MAKER, TANKER COLLIDE IN DELAWARE SIU STEWARDS COMPLETE JOB REFRESHER COURSE AFL-CIO RAPS SEPARATE MOVE TO BLOCK REDISTRCTING ORDER BEGIN CHANNEL DEEPENING FOR CALUMET RIVER, LAKE SIU-CONTRACTED SEA LAND GETS NEW TERMINAL BUILDING SIU LAKES STEAMER BROUGHT UP TO DATE TIGHTER SAFETY CODE SET FOR NEXT YEAR BALTIMORE HARBOR RAISES SPEED LIMIT SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TOP $35 BILLION MARK Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/21/1964 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. 17 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log