http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e206ff7e5a5eb9460590cc9c4d31fbf1.PDF 329986952d8ca50d6c01abbb2889e9b6 PDF Text Text Page Tkree r I Vol. XXVII } No> 1 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORQAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO In This Issue: N • MTD Pledges Action To Fight Proposed USPHS Hospital Closings -Story On Page 3 '*i . Indiana Scraps "Right-to-Work"Labor Readies 14(b) Repeal Drive -Story On Page 3 Seafarer oldtimer Andre Platis (left above) gets hearty con^atulations from SIU headquarters representative Steve Zubovich as he picks up a whopping $1,174 SIU vacation check. The check covers vacation benefits accumulated by Seafarer Plati^ during a period of sailing aboard the City of Alma (Waterman). Contract Negotiations Stall Longshore Strike Settlement -Story On Page 2 SIU Manned Research Ship Pays Off After 2-Year Indian Ocean Trip • Story On Pages 2, 24 SIU Pacific District Ship Wins MA "Gallant Ship" Award — Story On Page 4 Three More Seafarer Oldtimers Retire On Pension Benefits — The SlU-contracted research vessel Anton Bruun (Alpine Geophysical) returned to New York this week after a two-year expedition spent gathering scientific -data in the Indian Ocean. For the complete story see pages 2 and 24. SIU Great Lakes Tug & Dredge member James Howes bagged the 533 pound, 12 point bull elk shown at left during special elk season held recently in Michigan. Howes is employed by the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. as a deckhand. 1 KEY TO CONGRESS THE COMMITTEE 'i, IN THIS ISSUE Story On Page 5 Medicare Legislation Passage Seen Possible During Spring Seafarer Ports Of The WorldCosmopolitan Rio do Janeiro Various key committees m the House and Senate hold vast power in the passage of legislation of vital interest to American workers. A knowledge of these congressional committees and how they work is of growing importance to Seafarers. . . See Centerfold �iwe*lw SEAFARERS •age Tir# SlU Manned R/V Anton Bruun Pays Off After Two-Year Trip NEW YORK—The R/V Anton Bruun (Alpine Geophysical) returned here this week after spending two years conducting oceanographic research in the Indian Ocean. Five Seafarers who paid off the research ship had remained on board for the entire 24 month sci­ entific expedition. search voyages long after other potential will be available to these The Anton Bruun made vessels in the expedition had head­ countries. Scientists from U.S. private and nine major scientific cruises, ed for their home ports. covering remote and little known areas of the Indian Ocean as part of the International Indian Ocean Expedition (I.I.O.E.). This vast re­ search program into the biological and oceanographic mysteries of the region, called for the research ship to sail a total of 72,000 miles as she made long, systematic longi­ tudinal cruises in the western half of the ocean. (Pictures of the Anton Bruun's SIU crewmembers and the expedi­ tion appear on the back page of this issue.) Last Frontier The Indian Ocean is one of the last frontiers to the world's oceanographers. The lack of scieptific knowledge about the huge ocean has made it a research center of attraction for scientists all over the world. A small Beet of research vessels took part in the oceanographic re­ search program sponsored by the I.I.O.E. and the Anton Bruun's sci­ entists were so determined that their ship continued to conduct re- N.Y. Welfare Unions Vote To End Strike NEW YORK—More than 5,000 city Welfare Department Workers returned to their jobs February 1 after approving a four-point settle­ ment formula that ended their 28day strike. Members of the two striking unions—the Social iService Em­ ployees Union and Local 371 of the State County and Municipal Work­ ers Union AFL-CIO—voted on the peace plan in separate meetings the night before. Acceptance of the measure was overwhelming. Under the formula, the prob­ lems of wages and working condi­ tions are to be submitted to a five member fact-finding panel for settlement. The union and the city are each to appoint two members of the panel and the fifth is to be selected by mutual agreement of both sides. Settlement Points Other key points of the plan orovide that the city not oppose inion efforts to seek a stay of the )8nalties imposed by the CondonVadlin Act against the strikers, nd not act vindictively toward he returning employees. In addition, the city agreed not o stand in the way of a State Suireme Court application by the wo unions to free the 19 jailed trike leaders. Those leaders went o prison under the provision of he Condon-Wadlin Act and were eleased this week. All city labor bodies united beind the Welfare Department, pro;-iding what aid and assistance hey could. The SIU joined in this •ffort, and also supplied the •jhilled picketers with hot coffee |ind sandwiches. In addition, SIU ^members joined the picket lines International Effort The Anton Bruun's research has important significance for the hun­ gry populations that live in coun­ tries bordering the Indian Ocean. Scientists on the vessel have come to the conclusion that the ocean is a highly productive fishing area, since they observed large masses of dead fish in certain areas. When the huge quantity of scientific data the ship's researchers gathered is completely analyzed, vital knowl­ edge of the Indian Ocean's fishing government biological research laboratories as well as from 24 foreign countries participated in the research conducted aboard the Anton Bruun. The ship's scientific complement changed with each of the nine cruises as 25 new re­ searchers, including a few women scientists, would come on board to take advantage of the latest scien­ tific instruments on the vessel. Seafarers shipping on the Anton Bruun found that working on a re(Continued on page 23) Appalachia Aid Bill Cains Senate Okay WASHINGTON—The Administration's $1.1 billion bill to aid the depressed 11-state Appalachia region received over­ whelming approval from the U.S. Senate this week. Presi­ dent Johnson, who had placed the legislation at the top of uled for reclaiming this ruined his legislative "must" list, land under 4he act. hailed passage of the bill and predicted quick action when it comes up for House consideration. The Appalachia bill now is be­ fore the House, which failed to act on it last year. Urging final action on the bill by the House after the Senate passed the legis­ lation by a . 62-22 margin, the President said it would benefit "not only Appalachia, but the whole nation." Various Programs The legislation will provide $1.1 billion in various aid programs for the mountainous 165,000 square mile area which makes up Appa­ lachia. More than 15 million peo­ ple, many of them povertystricken, live in' the forgotten hamlets and villages that dot the narrow valleys in the region. The only major amendment to the bill would permit the inclusion of 13 counties in southern New York state which have similar economic and social conditions to those of Appalachia. The amend­ ment, which was submitted by Senator Robert' F. Kennedy (D.N.Y.), would include the 13 counties upon approval of the Appalachian Regional Commission and Governor Nelson A. Rocke­ feller. The largest single expenditure in the Appalachia bill is a $840 million authorization for road construction to make the area more accessible for new economic development. This money will be used to build 2,350 miles of high­ ways and 1,000 miles of access roads. Seventy percent of the cost of this construction will be borne by the U.S. and the remainder by states and localities. Matching Fund Grants The bill also provides major help to states qualify for Federal aid programs requiring local matching funds. Grants worth $ro million are set aside for this purpose. Another major project which the bill will accomplish is the authorization of funds for con­ servation work on the millions of acres of the region that have been ruined by abandoned strip mines. Other major expenditures au­ thorized by the bill include $41 million for hospital construction and $16 million for hospital main­ tenance, $5.5 million for research and development, $5 million for timber development, $6 million for sewage treatment facilities and $5 million for ' water resource studies. Eleven States The Appalachia area is com­ posed of 355 counties in West Virginia and parts of Pennsylva­ nia, Ohio, Maryland, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North Caro­ lina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. Proposed regional development programs that would include New England, the Upper Great Lakes area, the Ozarks and the' Great Plains were not included in the Appalachia bill after supporters of these plans came to an agree­ ment with the Administration. It has been reported that President Johnson will recommend these programs under the revised Area Development Administration legis­ lation that will be sent to Congress in the near future. SEAFARERS LOG Feb. 5, 1965 Vol. XXVIi, No. 3 Official Publication of the SIUNA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO . Executive Board PAUL HALL, President ' CAL TANNER EAHL SHEPARD Exec. Vice-Fret, Vice-President At KERR LINDSEY WittiAMS Sec.-Treas. Vice-President ROB. A. MATTHEWS At TANNER Vice-President Vice-President • HEHBEflT BHANO Director of Organizing and Publications Managing Editor; MKE POLLACK; Art Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN; Asst. Editor; NATHAN SKYER; Staff Writers: ROBERT ARONBON. Atvm SCOTT. PETE CARMEN. Published biweekly at tht haadquarters of the Seafarers International Union# At­ lantic, Cuif, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CiO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11232. Tel. HYacinth 9-6600. Second class postage paid at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. 120 - Febrmir SK 196& LOG I 1 By Paul Hall In recent weeks, the Indiana legislature repealed that state's unionbusting "righit-to-work" law. This action by the Indiana lawmakers signaled the beginning of the end for this piece of anti-labor, antiAmerican legislation. Today, 19 states, all of them with relatively small industrial labor forces, still carry such laws on their books. If the indications are correct, those states will not carry them for very much longer. In his State of the Union address, President Johnson called for the revision of Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act, which allowed the states to pass "right-to-work" laws in the first place. In that action, the AFL-CIO gave the President its full backing. The Congress, with many new members who are friends of labor, is expected to act favorably on the President's recommendation. As the people of Indiana learned through hard experience, "right-to-work" solved no problems and created many new ones. It dragged down the state's wages and working conditions and benefitted no one except the anti-labor ex­ treme right and those-employers who found quick profit in the open shop system. In the states where such laws still exist, union organization has been severely hampered and those working under the worst conditions and wages in our nation have been kept in economic bondage and prevented from securing their rights as working men and women by the laws. The partisans of "right-to-work," many of the same crowd who oppose social security, medicare and other social advances, appear to be on the verge of defeat in this instance. Needless to say, they will be back with new schemes to deny American working men and vwmien their rights. Only a strong and determined effort to move forward on all social fronts—^medicare, poverty, civil rights, etc.— will keep them from foisting their tricks on us again. The strike by 5000 New York Welfare D^artment workers ended February 1 after 28 days. Aside from the inajor issues of wages and working conditions for the employees of the Department, the strike also brought attention again to the state's viciously anti-labor CondonWadlin Act. This law provides that striking public employees may be' arrested, dismissed or fined for engaging in an activity entirely legal and proper for other citizens to take part in. In other words, it means that the public employee is a second-class citizen, denied, as he is, the only effective means of making his grievances toown. As part of tiie settlement, the unions involved in the strike will take the Condon-Wadlin Act before the State Supreme Court to test its constitutionality. This was neVer done before because dty administra­ tions had always, been leery of invc^ng the law since it was so universally hated. The labor movement in New York, united in its support of the Welfare workers, is also united in its opposition to Condon-Wadlin. As with 14(b), the sooner Condon-Wadlin is thrown out, the better for all New Yorkers. » • * One of the oldest and most valuable benefits for American seamen has been the United States Public Health Service chain of hospitals. Many thousands of Seafarers owe their lives and good health to the existance of these hospitals. Now, in a so-called "economy move," the government is proposing to close down seven of these hospitals In what could be the opening move to abandon the whole USPHS program. The SIU, imited with all of maritime labor and leading segments of the industry, does not propose to let this happen." These hospitals have proved as vital to the American merchant marine as any piece of legislation or contractual gain won in their interest. These hospitals must be kept open and operating at full efficiency. The SIU and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department will mobilize every effort to make sure that they are kept open. Negotiations Continue In Longshore Strike - ii NEW YORK—Locals of the International Longshoremen's Association in ports from Maine to Texas continued to strike this week as they waited for the completion of negotiations on new contracts in Philadel- " teed annual wage as we^I as a phia, Miami and Galveston. dispute over work rule revisions. SIU members in the Atlan­ The 1,600 hour guarantee was a tic and Gulf districts continue to key gain In the recently approved respect picket lines maqned by New York ILA contract. Contract talks in Miami cover, dockworkers in the strikebound that city as well as porta from ports. Morehead City, N.C. to Tampa. The Longshoremen have ap­ The chief Issue in the Miami talks proved new contract terras in the is the establishment of a mimiports of New York, Boston, Nor­ mum size for work gangs. folk, Mobile and New Orleans. Bargaining in Galveston, which ILA members are continuing their strike in all ports, following the covers ports from Lake Charles, official policy of the union that as La. west to Brownsville, Tex.^ is long as one port is striking for a also stalled over the gang size new contract, all ports will remain issue and the control of hiring, which has previously been done by out. the ILA. The hiring issue is Negotiations Stalled further complicated by the fact Negotiations in Philadelphia that Texas has a "right-to-work' have stalled over the Philadelphia law which could destroy the union Marine Trade Association's re- if it loses control of hiring, ac- 4\ �Febnuur 5. 196S SEAFARERS Indiana Lawmakers Scrap k-T-W Law INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana legislature voted over­ whelmingly to scrap the state's so-called "right-to-work" law at its opening session, returning the right to negotiate a un­ ion shop contract to the state's "right-to-work" to a man, and workers and employers. picked up the votes of three Re­ The Indiana "scab" law, in­ publicans. stituted in 1957 by a Republican legislature, was the first and only such law to be passed in an in­ dustrial state. The remaining 19 states with "right-to-work" laws are deep south or agriculture states with small industrial labor forces. The Indiana House, now in the hands of the Democrats, voted the law out of existence by a whop­ ping 74-to-21 margin. Earlier, the state Senate declared Itself against the law-by a vote of 38-to-12. House Democrats voted against MAC Meets February 8 WASHINGTON — The 17-man Maritime Advisory Committee, created by President Johnson last June 17, will hold its fourth meet­ ing here on Monday, February 8. The meeting will mark the first time that newly appointed Secre­ tary of Commerce John T. Connor will sit as chairman of the Com­ mittee. SIU President Paul Hall who is a committee member, will present the Union's position on the danger that runaway shipping represents to the U.S. merchant fleet. Commerce Secretary Connor was appointed as chief of the Commerce Department in Decem­ ber by President Johnson after former Secretary Luther H. Hodges resigned. Democratic Governor Roger D. Branigan signed the repeal bill on January 28 in a ceremony attended by the executive board of the Indiana AFL-CIO and other state iabor leaders. Governor Branigan said that in its short history the iaw had infiicted "rancor and con­ troversy" and that its repeal was "in the public interest." Passed First The chief executive noted, that the repeal bill was the first law passed by the legislature this year. Indiana Democrats had made a campaign pledge at election time to repeal the "right-to-work" stat­ ute. Whfen they won control of both houses of the legislature in the Democratic landslide which ac­ companied President Johnson's vic­ tory, passage of the repeal bill be­ came just a matter of time. So certain was the repeal - of "right-to-work" that only one Re­ publican legislator even bothered to speak against it. With almost no opposition, the Senate added a clause to the repealer making it effective right away. Usually laws wait several months after approval before goii^ into effect. Pare Three LOG MTD Pledges To Fight PHS Hospital Closings The "full resources" of maritime labor will be marshalled to prevent the announced closing of seven USPHS Hospitals by the Federal Government, SIU President Paul Hall declared in a wire to President Johnson and other government leaders protesting formed by the USPHS in the best life-giving services to thousands the closings. interests of American seamen. The of seamen is another example of current "ecomony" plan by the the kind of false economy which Sent in his capacity as government to reduce the number threatens the well-being of many president of the AFL-CIO Ma­ ritime Trades Department, Hall's strongly-worded tele­ gram represented the strong opposition to the closings of the entire labor movement as well as its maritime segment. In addition to the White House, copies of the wire were addressed to Department of Health, £du((ktion and Welfare Secretary, Anthony Celebrezze; U.S. Surgeon General Luther L. Terry, and eight Congressmen and Senators with legislative responsibility over the USPHS program. The wire said: "Am greatiy concerned by re­ cent reports indicating revival of attempts to close additional USPHS Hospitals. USPHS services already drastically curtailed by previous cuts. Further reductions would virtually destroy program of assistance which has been of inestimable value to merchant seamen and others since early days of our republic. "This is particularly distressing in view of" current Maritime Ad­ ministration efforts to restrict medical and welfare benefits which might be obtainable by merchant seamen through collec­ tive bargaining. Entitled By Law "Full resources of organization which I represent will be mobilized against this unwarranted and un­ just effort to make merchant sea­ men victims of government economy moves by depriving them of protective services to which they have historically and right­ fully been entitled by law." The SIU, with the rest ot marltime labor, has traditionally fought any and all i.ttempts to alter, modify or reduce the services per­ of hospitals which have performed to save a few pennies. SIU Tug And Dredgemen Start Balloting March 8th DETROIT—The Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region of the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union will hold elections during March for Regional Officers and during April for Port Presidents. Candidates for these offices and elective jobs were se­ of officials will be included in the lected during the nominations supplement. It contains a list of period, December 1, 1965 to December 15, 1965, in accordance with the Union constitution. The Regional Director's Report on Election Ballot and Instruc­ tions for Voting for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Officers, dated February 2, 1965, will be included in the Balloting Proced­ ures and Election Report Supple­ ment which will be mailed to all Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Re­ gion members at their last known address prior to the February meetings so that all members may become familar with the contents therein. This Report has been pre­ pared in accordance with Article X, Sec. 2(c) (1) of the constitution and will be {icted upon at the February meetings. Nominations Report The Regional Director's Report on Nominations for the 1965 Elec­ tion of Port Presidents for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region will also be included in the supplement mailed to members prior to the February meeting at which time this report on nomina: tions will be presented to the membership. The Regional Director's Report on Nominations for 1965 election SiUNA Oil Workers' "Don't Buy" Drive In Action A special SlU-IBU Great. Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Report covering balloting and election procedures for the upcoming Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region elections for Regional Officers in March and Port Presidents in April will be mailed to ail Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region members at their last known address prior to the February membership meetings so that all members may become fully acquainted with the pro­ cedures governing the elec­ tions. The voting for Regional Officers of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region will begin on March 8 and continue through March 20. The voting for Port Presidents will take place during the month of April. Pickets of the SlUNA-affiliated International Union of Petroleum Workers, and the Oil, Chemi­ cal & Atomic Workers, Local 1=561, carried their "Don't Buy Standard Oil of California Products" drive to the City Hall at Richmond, California and won a 7-0 vote from the city council switching Richmond's gasoline business from Standard Oil of California to low bidder, Shell Oil Co. Petroleum Workers started their drive after the company refused to grant em­ ployees the 4.|5 percent benefit package agreed to by other major companies in 1964. Dredge Region and was accepted by the membership. Voting Guide A Suggested Voting Guide for Polls Committees, explaining regular balloting procedures, is included in the suppiement. The supplement also contains a letter from Regional Director Robert T. Jones to all ports which contains information on mail ballots. The voting for Regional Officers of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region will begin on March 8, .1965 and continue through March 20, 1965. Hours of voting shall be 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., except on Saturdays when voting shall start at 9 A.M. and end at 12 P.M. The voting for Port Presidents will take place in April, 1965 dur­ ing the regular port membership meetings. Elections will be con­ ducted in the ports of Ashtabula, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; D u 1 u t h, Minnesota; Lorain, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wiscon­ sin; Saulte Ste. Marie, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. In Washington, AFL-CIO presi­ dent George Meany expressed labor's satisfaction with the repeal of the act. He said it was "good news" for Indiana and that it offered a "heartening portent of things to come" in the 19 others where union shop bans are on the books. Meany said he hoped that Congress would follow Indiana's example in short order, and strike down Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act, which enables Maritime Probiems Explored - states to pass "right^work" The Maritime Advisory Com­ laws. mittee was organized by a Presi­ The 1964 Democratic campaign dential executive order to find platform pledged the revision of solutions for the problems of the 14(b) and President Johnson also American maritime industry. In called for revision In his State of addition to Secretary of Commerce the Union message. Hodges, its membership includes Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz and 17 non-government members including representatives of maritime labor, the maritime industry and the general public. 50-50 Urged In Sale To Soviet SIU President Paul Hall has urged action by President Johnson to assure the trans­ portation of at least 50 per­ cent in American-flag ships of the 90,000 tons of soybeans which will be shipped to the Soviet Union under terms of a transaction arranged by the U.S. Government. The SIU position was placed before the President in a telegram after it was an­ nounced that the Commerce Department had issued an ex­ port license for the soybean sale. The wire said that ac­ tion by the President "to in­ sure a fair share of cargoes for American vessels would be evidence that your admin­ istration intends to take posi­ tive and affirmative steps in behalf of American ships and seamen." the nominees and other related information. This report was pre­ sented at the January meetings of the members of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region and was accepted by the membership. The Regional Director's Report and Instructions for election of Port Presidents, also included in the supplement, was presented at the January meeting of the mem­ bers of th» Great Lakes Tug and �Pare Prar SEAFARERS Gallantry Award Won By SlU Pacific District Ship WASHINGTON—The SIU Pacific District-contracted President Wilson (American President Lines) has been cited as a Gallant Ship by the Maritime Administration for the part she played in the rescue of crewman from a stricken Liberian-flag ship. In addition to the ship's ^ with skill and seamanship of the Chief Mate I.arkin; Bosun's Mates citation, 15 members of the highest order. Within an hour, 18 Leonard E. Sallinen and Charl^ President Wilson's crew were survivors were taken out of the Derkaks Jr.; ABs Joseph E. awarded the Merchant Marine sea and transferred safely to the Lathrop, Ledo U. Forasiepa, Alfred Meritorious Service Medal for President Wilson. Byoff, Rasmus K. Jensen, Robert their "heroic" efforts during the M. Heagney, Jacob O. Kjerbo, rescue operation. In announcing Medal Winners Earl D. Lawrence, John A. John­ the award, Maritime Administra­ The members of the crew ston, Henry W. Bovyer; Engine tor Nicholas Johnson said Amer­ Maintenance Man Lafayette John­ icans should "pause and give awarded the Meritorious Service son, and 3rd Asst. Engineer Jack Medals were Capt. Joseph D. Cox, thanks for the good ships and men O. Moldestad. who keep our Merchant Marine Master of the President Wilson; on the seas. The effort to save the crewmen of the foundering freighter Agia '' Erini L. began off the coast of Japan on February 2, 1964, when the President Wilson received a distress call from the Liberian ship. The President Wilson WASHINGTON—Closed door consideration of the Medi­ changed course for the disaster scene arriving there at 3 A.M. the care bill has begun before the House Ways & Means Com­ following morning. mittee, and legislation is expected to be ready for House Breaking Up action by mid-March. Dele­ By then, the Agia Erini L. was gates to the recent AFL-CIO substitute has yet emerged with breaking up in a gale force rain legislative conference heard an official GOP imprimatur. , storm. Other rescue vessels ar- Senator Clinton P. Anderson (DThe American Medical Associa­ , rived on the scene, and the Presi­ N.M.) predict that the bill was tion, which has bitterly opposed dent Wilson was designated as virtually certain of enactment dur­ all forms of social insurance health commander of the operation. At 6 ing this session of Congress. programs, is currently touting A.M., after trying unsuccessfully what It calls "eldercare." In effect Senator Anderson, co-author of to save their ship, the Agia Erini this would augment the present |. L.'s crew were ordered to abandon the King-Anderson Medicare bill, Kerr-Mills program by providing said Congress is "on the eve" of the vessel. deciding that "working people can federal and state funds to pur­ One lifeboat was launched with be permitted to take care of their chase private health insurance for four men aboard, but high seas old age health needs as a matter elderly persons who can prove prevented the launching of more of right." He said the Senate their financial need. The AMA's boats. The remaining crewmen "could move quite promptly once bill has been Introduced by Rep­ then took to the water in their the bill comes over from the resentative Thomas B. Curtis (Rlifejackets. House" and could reach the Pres­ Mo.) and A. Sydney Herlong (D-Fla.). With seas rising to twenty feet, ident's desk "by Easter." the President Wilson lowered a Liberal gains in the House in Over the objections of several lifeboat to pick up the men in the the November elections, coupled Republicans, the House water. Chief Mate Carl M. Larkin committee with expansion of the Ways & and a crew of 13 handled the task Committee agreed to skip public Means Committee to reflect the hearings in view of the extensive bigger Democratic majority, have hearings held last year. strongly boosted the prospects for Health, Education & Welfare hospital care legislation. Secretary Anthony J. Celebreeze met with committee members in executive session to discuss the bill and emerged to tell newsmen that SAN JUAN—Keith Terpe, it is optimistic about committee president of the SIU of Puerto approval. Rico, was elected president of the AFL-CIO Central "There are always amendments," Labor Council here for a twohe said, "but I don't, at this point, see any major changes." year term. Medicare Passage Seen This Spring Terpe Elected San Juan Labor Council Head Margot Preeee, vice presi­ dent of the Newspaper Guild of Puerto Rieo, was eleeted to the post of recording secre­ tary in the Council meeting held at the SIU Hall in Santurce. Thomas Martinez of the National Maritime Union was elected secretary - treasurer. Also elected were seven vice .presidents and five members of the council's advisory board. Installation of the new offi­ cers will take place later this month. Medicare Benefits The 1965 King Anderson bill would provide up to 60 days of hospital care for each illness for every person 65 or over, with a deductible equal to the average cost of one day's hospitalization. It would also provide up to 60 days of post-hospital skilled nurs­ ing home care, but-patient diagnos­ tic services and up to 240 home "health service visits a year. It would not pay doctors' bills. Some House Republicans have said they will propose an alterna­ tive plan based on need, but no Cash Benefits Paid — Hospital Benefits Death Benefits Pension-Disability Benefits Maternity Benefits Dependent Benefits ..... I Optical Benefits ' Out-Patient Benefits ..... Vacation Benefits TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION ^ BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... SlU-UIW Wins NLRB Vote At Chemical Co. PHILADELPHIA — Stepping up its organizing campaign here, the SlU-United Industrial Workers won an NLRB representation elec­ tion in the Powerhouse division of the Rohm and Haas Corporation on January 20. The company is a major chemical producer, with plants across the nation. In the New York area,- U.I.W. contracts at four companies— Highway Trailer, Wiser Smith Metal Products, Milo Components and Academy Heat Treating— were negotiated, with wage In­ creases and other gains going to SIU-UIW members in those com­ panies. Highway Trailer workers in Newark, N.J., won a new contract December, 1964 with wage increases and addition­ CLAIMS AMOUNT PAID al holidays. Wiser Smith em­ ployees in Brooklyn will get 7,699 $ 64,001.65 higher wages, more holidays and 17 44,727.00 premium pay for holiday work in 653 97,950.00 their new contract. The improved pact at Milo-Components in Val­ 52 10,399.70 ley Stream, L.I., is now awaiting 670 91,053.40 final approval by the member­ 191 3,495.84 ship in the plant. A U.I.W. contract just negotia­ 5,855 36,688.00 ted at Academy Heat Treating 1,774 574,387.04 and Plating in the Bronx will raise workers' wages, assure them of an additional holiday and provide 16,911. $922,702.63 other fringe benefits. SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans TOthmrr I. ItW LOC By Earl (Bulil Shepard. Vice-President. Atlantic N.Y. Welfare Strike Ends The strike by New York City's Welfare Department workers ended here February 1 when the membership of the two striking unions, Local 371 of the State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, and the Social Service Employees Union, voted to accept a peace formula put forth by a special committee. The agreement should pro­ tect the workers againrt any penalties under the vicious Condon-. Wadlin Act and give them a fair hearing on their wage and work load grievances. The New York HaU has been filled with Seafarers waiting out the end of the longshore beef. Among those down to meet old friends and tend to their Union responsibilities were Thomas Heggarty, last aboard the Robin Goodfellow and ready to sail again; Gordon Bell, who just left the marine hospital and is now looking for a north Europe run, and Jeff Davis, who plans to return to his black gang job on the Raphael Semmes. Otho Babb, who sails in the steward department, also reports that he will be ready for the first job on the board in the chief cook or n.c. baker classification. BOSTON The strike has dried up Boston shipping. As soon as it ends, how­ ever, the Steel Navigator is expected to crew up. Seen around the hall, Armond'^^ Ramos is fit for duty again after The SIU honored the line and the two years on the sidelines as a beef was settled satisfactorily result of an accident he suffered after only three hours. aboard the C S Miami. Clarence Cornelius, who sails Henry McCue, a 20-year SIU on deck, hated to leave his last man who likes to sail as a bosun, ship, the Eagle Traveler. But per­ had to pay off the Mount Wash­ sonal business in North Carolina ington because of illness. He says took him away from shipping for he misses the floating hotel, but awhile. He says he will be ready is happy that he's ready to ship to sail again soon, however. again. Kenneth Murphy, last aboard John Anderson, last aboard the the Bradford Island, is home cele­ Sea Pioneer as 2nd cook and brating the arrival of a new baby baker, will be ready to go again in the family. Elbert Hogge was as soon as the ILA beef clears up. taken off the Globe Traveler at Maurice "Whitey" Gendrun, who sea because of illness. He is fit last sailed the deck on the C S for duty again, however, and Norfolk, enjoyed the holidays with ready to sail. his family in New Hampshire and Clayton Bruce, who last sailed is ready to go to sea as soon as aboard the National Defender, the first job hits the board. just finished up at the stewards Philadelphia upgrading school in New York. The dock strike slowed shipping He had high praise for the training in Philadelphia, but there was program. Now he's ready to ship some activity among tankers and again, with more knowledge and coal ships not affected by the more confidence. beef. In the last period, there Puerto Rico were four payoffs, one sign-on and two ships serviced in transit. Shipping dropped sharply in Karl Chrisiensen, who sails in Puerto Rico during the last pe­ the black gang, is watching the riod, with only 11 ships serviced board for a coal run. Leonard through the port. Ocean trailer Kacabinas, sailing since 1943, is service between the west coast looking for a short trip this time and Puerto Rico will begin by this summer. The trailers will be out. Leon Drum would like to latch carried as deck.cargo aboard the onto a Europe-bound ship, and SIU Pacific District contracted Edmund Abualy, who sails as Rice Queen. The Santurce hall has been fill­ bosun or carpenter. Is also watch­ ing with Seafarers who are sit­ ing the shilling board here. ting out the ILA strike in the Baltimore Puerto Rican sun. Among those The dock strike cut down on batting the breeze around the hall activity here also, and the Bethex, are Phil Rubish, "Red" McVay, Beihflor, Afoundria, Kehmar and Billy Doran and Lester Miles. Azalea City are tied up without Humberto Ortiz and Willy Ortiz crews because of the walkout. dropped back in town when the There were three payoffs In the Aicoa Trader laid up in New York last period, two sign-ons and two and Valentin Acebo and Ed Cas­ ships serviced iii transit. Once tro returned from Mobile when the strike is over, shipping is ex­ the Alcoa Ranger laid up. A few pected to be active. of the local boys seen around the John Hail liked his last India hall were Steve Marrero, Nicky run aboard the Santore. He said Acosta, Johnny Rios and Ernesto both ship and shipmates were top- Martinez. notch. Ben Gary, last aboard the Alcoa Commander before the ship laid up in Mobile, plans to return to the same ship when the strike ends. He says she had a good crew and was a good feeder. Morion Kemgood got off the Aicoa Trader when she laid up. He would like a foreign run for his next trip. Morty has been sailing SIU for the last 14 years. Norfolk Though shipping slacked off in Norfolk during the strike, there were no ships tied up In the port because of the beef. The ILA, however, was forced to put up a picket line around the Bradford Island when the ship chandler usfd link labor .to load stores. »• / �WOmun S* iw SEAFARERS Tage |1T« LOG Last Year's Fire Damage Repaired 3 SIU Oldtimers Globe Explorer Launched Join Pensioners Following Reconstruction BALTIMORE—The Globe Explorer, which started life as a T-2 tanker and was later "launched" again as a bulk carrier, was "launched" once more last month—again as a bulk carrier—after completion of a reconstruction job that cost more than $1 million. The ex­ tensive reconstruction was made necessary by a flash was cut from the forebody. The Its midshiphouse was then moved fire which swept the ship last forebody, which had not been aft. The stern was severed from September off the Maryland coast. Towed into Newport News, the Explorer was surveyed and it was decided she needed a new stern section. At a Maryland drydock, she got a new stem from a T-2 tanker, the Appomattox, but it wasn't an easy job. First the badly burned out stern SIU oldtimer Jean R. Longhurst picks up his first $150 monthly pension check from SIU headquarters representee tive Steve Zubovich in Npw York. Longhurst plans to keep busy during his retirement, which he plans to spend some­ where in the New York area. He last sailed in the black gang aboard the Robin Gray (Robin Line). damaged by the fire and was in excellent condition was removed from drydock because, having no buoyancy, it would have sunk im­ mediately. ' Switcheroo Next the Appomattox, a T-2 tanker bought solely for use of its stern, was placed in drydock. Soviet Cargo Fleet Soon To Top U,S, WASHINGTON—The Soviet merchant fleet will surpass the American fleet in every way by 1972, Military Sea Trans­ port Service Commander Vice Admiral Glynn R. Donaho The Board of Trustees of the Welfare and Pension Plan warned in a speech here. have added three more names to the ever-growing ranks of "If existing trends con­ 1,150 ships; ours, 1,000 ships," he Seafarers receiving pensions. The three members, all sailing tinue, in just eight years—in said. Noting that the deadweight tonnage of the active U.S.-flag in the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ 1972—^the merchant fleet flying the merchant fleet is still twice that trict, are entitled to $150 1948 in the port of New York. He Hammer-and-Sickle will be larger, of the Soviet merchant marine, he monthly for the rest of their sailed in the steward department in every respect, than the one fly­ pointed out that "from 1954 to until his last trip, which was aboard the Colorado (Waterman). A native of Chicago, 111., he now makes his home in Seattle, Wash. Nunez, an oldtimer of the Union, began sailing with the SIU in 1939, with 16 years of experi­ ence. A native of Ponce, P.R., he intends to stay in his present loca­ tion in St. Petersburg, Fla. Longhurst joined the SIU in Nunez Davies New York in 1947, with 15 years The new pensioners are John J. of sailing experience in the engine Davies, 70; William G. Nunez, 62; department behind him. A native and Jean R. Longhurst, 69. of Paris France, he presently Davies firk Joined the Union in makes his home in New York City. lives. 1964 the deadweight tonnage of their merchant fleet increased 150 percent; ours decreased 6 per­ cent." Soviet Up—^U.S. Down Donaho noted that according to Fairplay Shipping Journal, the Soviets plan to add 673 new ships, totaling over 6 million tons, to their merchant fleet in the next six years. One of the significant aspects of this Russian -plan, he said, is the fact that 40 percent of this work is scheduled to be done in Russian yards. , "I suggest that this would pro­ vide the Soviet Union with a ship­ Waterways Spokesman Sees Danger building capacity which is ominous as far as long-term naval planning is concerned," he said. Congres­ sional and public support is nec­ essary in order for the U.S. to take measures to defend its maritime WASHI^^^TON—President Johnson's proposal to put a two-cents-a-gallon user tax on position, he added. fuel used by Inland tugs and barges has been attacked as "deleterious to the barge and "And the public offers its sup­ towing industry" and "highly inconsistent" with the President's expressed objective to pro­ port only to the degree it has ac­ mote inland waterways. quired the knowledge on which to ' portation. "User charges will mended, including eight for navi­ base its concern about the dangers "The President's advocacy destroy the basis for low-cost op­ gation. involved," he emphasized. of a system of user charges in erations and result in a return to the waterways seems to be at the shipping and consuming public variance with his enthusiasm over of less and less benefits from nav­ the advantages of inland water- igation ch§^nnels," he said. waj'S transportation in the past," Self Defeating Braxton B. Carr, head of the American Waterway Operators The user charge proposal Is in­ Association pointed out. consistent, Carr said, because He challenged one explanation President Johnson's recommenda­ of the President's budget message tions of a record $443.8 million for —that user charges would con­ navigation channels "recognizes tribute to more efficient transpor­ the need for inland waterways tation—by pointing out that water transportation." He pointed out carrier efficiency is linked to the that 50 new projects for water ability to provide low-cost • trans- resource development were recoming the Stars and Stripes," he pre­ dicted. Donaho noted the tremendous strides made by the Russian mer­ chant fleet in the last ten years. While the number of ships in the Soviet merchant marine has in­ creased by 77 percent in the last decade, the number of American vessels has declined nearly 23 per­ cent. "Last July 1, the end of the tenyear period I am referring to, the Soviet merchant fleet numbered Raps Inland Waters 'User' Tax the forebody—^which then became scrap and was removed from the drydock—leaving the drydock containing two stems, the burned out stern of the Globe Explorer and the stern from the Appomat­ tox. Then the forebody of the Ex- , plorer—which actually consists of the bow of the Caribbean Star (which was the name of the T-2 tanker which was converted into the bulk carrier Globe Explorer by adding a new midbody jn 1960) was moved into the drydock and was joined to the good stern of the Appomattox. Following extensive welding" to­ gether with other structural mod­ ifications for strength, it was moved to another pier for comple­ tion of other work, such as the in­ stallation of piping, wiring, etc. The entire project is expected to take about two months. Another Switch In the meantime, the burned out Globe Explorer stern is still in drydock, and to remove it the forebody of the scrapped Appo­ mattox must once again be moved into the drydock and joined to the damaged stern before removal so the stern will not sink. The stern could, of course, be scrapped in drydock, but the yard decided that the time required for the scrapping, during which the drydock would be out of service, would cost more than another moving and welding operation. In the original transformation of the T-2 tanker Caribbean Star into the bulk carrier Globe Ex­ plorer, the Star's midshiphouse, in­ cluding ail living quarters, was moved aft to conform to the ship­ building concept calling for a "clear deck" from the stem hous­ ing forward. The Star was then cut into three sections—stern, midbody and bow. _A completely new midbody was then inserted in place of the old midbody and the old stern and bow of the Star were joined to the new midbody, creating the bulk carrier Globe Explorer. 5IU Clinic Exams^AII Ports EXAMS THIS PERIOD: December 1 - December 31, 1964 Wives Children TOTAL Port Seamen 180 147 22 11 Baltimore 152 1 . . 140 11 Houston 88 3 3 82 Mobile 311 3 5 303 New Orleans.. . 541 37 24 . 480 New York 151 37 11 103 Philadelphia 10 28 16 2 *San Juan ... 1,257 TOTAL. *11/21/64 to 12/2Q/64 131 63 - 179 With her new stern section. installed, the Globe Explorer, which was damaged by fire jar, is presently, undergoing last year, ^ ^ installation of new piping and wiring. Completion of the extensive reconstruction job is expected to take a couple of months. �Loe {Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only in the SlU Atlantic Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District.) January 16 January 29 by the reduced number of job calls available. As in the • Although all ports of the East and Gulf coasts are still previous period, most jobs shipped were in the deck tied up by the Longshoremen's strike, Seafarers are con­ department. tinuing to ship on tankers, as well as vessels carrying Registration began to drop off slightly as the dockmilitary cargoes which are exempt from the walkout. Dur­ workers walkout went Into the fourth week. Total regis­ ing the last two weeks, 623 Seafarers shipped, compared trations were 1,152 compared with 1,225 during the prior with 888 during the previous period, which included one period. The number of Seafarers registered and on the week of pre-strike shipping. beach, however, increased again to 4,915, compared with 4,228 in the prior period as the strike began to make its Job calls in New York were lower than in the previous impact felt. period, as were calls in Boston and Baltimore. In Phila­ The seniority situation was unchanged from the pre­ delphia, Norfolk, and Jacksonville, shipping increased vious period. The ratio of A books comprised 55 percent slightly. In the Gulf, shipping dropped only slightly from of Seafarers shipping. B books comprised 34 percent of the previous period in New Orleans, while Houston job the total shipped and C cards were 11 percent of the total. calls took a sharp dip from their former high levels. Tampa and Mobile showed slight gains in the number of job calls Shipping activity was off slightly, with about one quar­ during this period over the prior two weeks. Shipping has ter of the SIU fleet laid up on the East and Gulf coasts. been brisk on the West Coast, with both Wilmington and There were 56 payoffs during the past two weeks, com­ Seattle showing good gains over the previous period. San pared with 51 in the prior period, 19 sign-ons, contrasted Francisco shipping dipped only slightly. with 23 in the period before, and 54 in transit visits, against 101 in the prior two weeks. I The shipping picture by department was changed only Ship Activity ««• h Offs SettoB .' Mow YoMk.*** miodolphla'.. Baltimoro .... Norfolk JoeksoRvillo .. Tompo Mobilo Now Orleoot.. Hoodoo Wlioiiogtoo .. Soo Frooclico. Sooftio Co* Troos. TOTAL 2 0 4 1 1 1 2 2 2 4 1 4 1 ' 4 1 ' 2 1 2 0 4" 3 i 2 7 4 4 2 10 7 3 2 1 0 4 4 14 2 1 4 TOTALS ... 84 19 84 4 17 f 7 10 4 7 7 9 10 13 10 12 129 '•.r DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Pol# Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 2 '0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 12 26 3 41 0 10 18 6 2 12 8 4 3 2 10 0 5 14 2 8 4 10 4 2 37 12 17 8 1 5 10 16 3 10 5 2 0 3 1 4 0 2 0 2 3 5 1 9 1 1 6 0 4 5 2 2 3 1 1 4 0 4 0 4 0 1 1 2, 0 6 7 1 13 18 6 37 1 6 3 6 4 11 3 0 31 25 7 62 2 18 24 27 44 14 11 2 20 24 48 4 4 8 16 5 10 4 4 1 6 15 1 7 2 1 3 5 11 5 3 19 3 4 2 10 2 7 9 2 5 3 1 4 10 13 1 7 18 24 1 6 14 4 _10 4 H4 148 40 1 302 12 ' 70 76 1 158 54 63 20 1 137,1 GROUP 1 2 0 0 3 6 0 0 0 1 3 1 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 9 0 5 0 1 0 0 7 1 8 35 Shipped CLASS C 3 ALL 0 0' 3 12 3 3 2 1 5 1 0 2 5 3 5 3 5 14 4 9 5 6 3 3 7 15 38 1 81 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 7 " TOTAL Shipped Registered 0 n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 0 5 11 0 2 18 0 6 1 5 1 1 12 12 25 130 195 44 369, 13 1 55 84 152 0 0 8 3 0 11 11 24 5 40 0 8 22 30 0 0 10 2 0 80 20 155 12 55 1 16 34 51 1 4 9 5 18 14 17 4 33 0 12 12 2 24 0 0 4 6 2 0 20 31' 4 13 13 9 2 30 3 7 1 5 3 15 8 12 2 22 0 1 4 5 0 0 6 5 0 11 49 55 16 120 4 38 9 25 0 0 27 14 0 41 89 104 24 217 j 5 45 83 133 0 0 10 0 - 19 81 9 89 23 193| 5 50 52 107 0 0 19 6 0 25 9 15 6 30 20 8 11 2 2 7 3 2 12 25 35 12 72 4 30 15 49 0 2 18 15 2 35 21 20 4 45 2 13 6 21 81 12 1 230 506 677 162 111345 39 261 366 1 666 5 1 12 137 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A fb 0 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 0 1 9 27 2 4 5 20 1 1 2 10 1 2 6 11 10 29 7 31 8 2 1 4 3 5 1 50 152 CLASS B Registered Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 0 1 1 1 0" 0 '0 0 40 2 4 8 8 18 1 15 7 0 1 14 2 5 4 10 2 27 0 6 10 2 4 4 2 4 0 3 4 1 1 2 1 13 1 3 3 7 0 1 0 3 0 0 2 5 2 0 18 0 1 6 15 1 7 9 5 44 3 17 13 33 6 18 1 39 2 14 17 2 5 1 2 12 2 7 3 2 2 2 7 4 6 10 1 5 2 0 2 10 1 7 1 4 9 4 23 1 225 16 75 56 1 147 22 73 Shipped CLASS B 3 ALL 0 0 16 0 8 1 1 7 4 1 0 1 0 5 0 8 0 24 0 7 1 5 2 8 0 8 6 1 101 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 11 8 1 2 8 0 4 4 0 2 4 2 2 0 1 1 1 3 1 1 5 0 3 2 5 0 2 3 0 10 6 4 4 1 2 1 6 4 2 0 0 1 2 1 10 5 1 4 8 31 31 j1 70 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL A C AIJ B 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 13 1 2 4 4 9 0 2 8 10 16 37 70 179 19 268 11 11 10 54 68 133 0 3 4 8 8 1 4 20 4 21 3 28 1 8 11 20 0 0 0 7 0 4 0 11 20 74 14 108 0 21 31 52 0 1 0 1 4 7 2 1 4 20 4 28 0 9 15 24 0 1 1 1 0 3 5 4 17 1 22' 2 1 5 16 9 0 0 1 5 1 5 11 1 1 10 0 11 0 -3 5 2 0 0 0 0 8 5 0 13 16 52 8 76 1 16 24 41 0 1 2 3 24 10 37 37 101 16 154 3 6 50 53 109 0 0 1 7 1 4 1 12 26 112 8 146 8 50 55 113 0 0 1 1 5 6 1 12 '9 44 14 67 4 12 11 27 1 0 0 1 8 2 1 11 6 15 5 26 5 9 5 19 1 3 5 8 10 5 23 6 19 1 5 30 0 6 10 4 8 18 1 28 101 2 70 28 1 199 206 672 99 1 977. 39 251 288 1 578 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A fb .A Port Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac Tarn Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS 1-s 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 2 11 8 1 2 3 34 DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRANDTOTAIS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 2 3 ALL 1-8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 4 6 5 8 21 2 0 0 1 2 3 1 3 2 8 1 17 1 14 5 6 10 22 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 5 0 1 0 3 4 0 5 2 5 12 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 2 5 0 1 10 11 0 6 5 8 21 0 31 3 5 24 61 2 12 8 30 2 3 6 11 2 7 28 8 5 0 0 2 1 2 2 7 2 2 3 1 0 2 2 1 7 14 3 3 12 2 0 9 2 4 12 3 54 45 84 1 217 12 13 78 1 103 10 Registered CLASS A GROUf 123 ALL 114 148 40 I 302 50 152 23 I 225 88 45 84 I 217 252 345 147 J 744 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 1 0 0 1 8 1 3 12 1 2 0 4 1 1 3 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 2 5 0 4 9 2 1 1 4 8 2 29 42 2 4 1 9 0 0 4 • 5 0 0 2 3 1 1 2 6 29 14 50 1 103 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 "0 0 1 3 5 1 0 2 5 7 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 4 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 4 2 0 12 14 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 . 2 14 1 1 12 6 4 51 1 61 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL A B "C ALL 1-8 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 0 • 0 1 1 7 3 0 6 3~ 0 0 4 4 12 30 54 81 223 5 4 21 58 9 8 52 69 0 0 6 6 4 5 10 7 6 7 12 17 34 1 2 7 10 0 0 0 0 5 33 18 28 0 7 16 2 95 1 2 3 39 44 0 0 2 4 5 2 1 2 7 4 7 20 0 4 1 12 13 0 0 2 6 2 2 2 3 2 2 •6 3 14 0 0 10 10 0 0 4 4 9 4 15 0 3 4 2 4 11 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 4 24 15 31 '4 85 ' 1 0 8 15 2 29 32 0 0 47 28 102 202 2 2 42 14 2 58 25 3 6 98 107 0 0 4 4 5 9 4 18 21 45 28 41 135 10 14 40 64 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 4 3 7 5 4 18 , 2 1 9 12 0 0 2 2 3 2 2 7 10 14 14 35 73 ' 0 3 14 17 3 0 1 4 6 14 2 8 4 24 4 11 25 5 _ 3 12 20 3 0 27 1 30 103 61 30 1 194 166 234 180 362 ) 942 36 43 328 1 407 1 SUMMARY Registered CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 12 70 16 75 12 13 40 158 SHIPPED CLASS A GROUP 123 ALL 76 | 158 54 63 56 | 147 22 73 78 | 103 39 14 210 ) 408 115 150 SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 20 | 137 8 " 6 | 101 8 50 | 103 6 76 ) 341 22 SHIPPED TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS C SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL ABC ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 0 '7 5 1 12 137 81 12 I 230, 506. 677162 11345, 39 261 366T666 35 38 | 811 3l' 31 j 70 2 4 51 | 61j 3 70 120 ) 212 6 8 18 | 28 101 70 28 | 199 "206 *672 9M 977 ~39~ 251 288 i 578 O' 27 | 30 103 61 30"j" 194 400 180 362 | 942 "36~ 43 328 | 407 15 50 ) 70 341 212 70 ) 623 11121529 623 )3264 il4~555 982 )1651 t / �IMiwrr t, INI SEAFARERS Pig« Sem LOG Seafarers Rescue Downed Pilot By Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Guif Area Gulf Seafarers Support ILA The Robin Sherwood (Robin Lines) stopped on its journey across the Atlentic last Novem­ ber to pick up a pilot whose plane had crashed while on a flight from Recife, Brazil to Bechaunaland, Africa, as described in the LOG issue of Dec. ii, 1964. In these exclusive pictures, sent in by ship's delegate Otto Hoepner, crewmembers used their seamen's skills to raise one of the ship's lifeboats back to the deck (left) after picking up the pilot (arrow). The pilot spent more than 27 hours drifting in the shark-infested waters 150 miles .off Ascension Island before the Robin Sherwood came to his rescue. After retrieving the pilot, attempts were made to save his small airplane, which remained afloat, nose down. Shortly after this picture was taken, the craft broke up and sank. By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Fornen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes Seaway Tonnage Up in '64 We recently completed negotiations with the Canadian National Railroad Company, one of the oldest SlU-contracted companies on the Great Lakes. The C.N.R. operates the oarferrys Landsdowne and Huron, that shuttle railroad cars between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Canada. The Landsdowne was buUit iKXk in 1884 and is the oldest side-wheeler in the North American continent. The Landsdowne carries a crew of 13 men and makes several trips a day hauling ap­ proximately 14 railroad cars each trip. The Huron is an old fourstacker built in 1875 and is put into service for a few weeks each year when the Landsdowne lays up for repairs. The St. Lawrence Seaway Authority announced that tonnage on the Seaway increased by 27 per cent over 1963. In 1964 tonnage amounted to 39.3 million tons compared to 30.9 million in 19637^ Optimism is running high for the continuing growth and success of the Seaway and according to Joseph McCann, administrator, the tolls collected will eventually repay its debts and the Seaway will become a great eco­ nomic stimulus for the entire mid-continent. Great Lakes ports have reported the greats number of ocean ves­ sel sailings since the St. Lawrence Seaway opened in 1959. Milwaukee had a total of 439 deep sea vessels that accounted for the record amount of general cargo handled by its terminals. In addition, the port recorded the second highest vol­ vessels is becoming a joke among ume of season trade in its history. seamen who visit the Great Lakes. Ocean vessels calling at Duluth— We know for fact that the sailing Superior carried 3.2 million tons board on a Waterman ship in De­ in and out of the twin ports, also troit was changed 12 times in setting a new record. Cleveland, three days. Shipping remains at a standstill Chicago, and Tol^o reported new highs for tonnage and vessel calls. here and many of our GLD mem­ All of this sounds very prosperous bers who ship out on the Coast but it is for the foreign ship­ during the off-season have post­ owner. poned their yearly migration due to the Longshoremens' strike. Prospects for subsidizing Amer­ ican-flag ships servicing the Great Some of our members have been Lakes look very dim. A four-year kepr busy on shifting gangs in development program under Detroit and Toledo, while others which subsidized operators were have gained berths aboard the permitted to ifse the St. Lawrence winter boat, B. W. Calving. The Seaway has ended. The Maritime Calving will probably run until Administration has been holding the first week of February and hearings in New York on the gen­ will then lay up to prepare for eral cargo traffic potential of the fit-out sometime in March. Huron Portland Cement Com­ Great Lakes, and shipowners who testified stated their vessels pany has notified us they will showed no profit calling at Lakes operate the Schemm, a former T-2 ports. Several shipowners indi­ tanker^ in the cement business cated that the Lakes ports still this coming season. The Schemm must do a great di' i of engineer­ is presently drydocked in Chicago ing work in order"to induce Amer- undergoing extensive changes to ican-fia# vessels. One major ob­ adapt her for Lakes service. The stacle is the 25.5 foot drafts; an­ Schemm will carry approximately other is the costly, time-consum­ 47,000 barrels of cement each trip ing delays in loading cargoes. The and futiu-e plans call for more "sailing board" time posted on than 50,000 barrels, depending on the gangways of most American water levels. •i Blood Donors To Receive Union Citations NEW YORK—Seafarers who are regular dona tors to the Union blood bank will be presented with special Union citations in recogni­ tion of the valuable contributions they have made to the welfare of SIU members and their families. The citations will be presented to blood bank contributors in all SIU ports. The SIU blood bank system is maintained by the Union as a service which is available virtually free of charge to the membership. When an emergency arises. Sea­ farers know that they can take advantage of the supply of blood maintained by the Union for thems.elves or their families. A Seafarer who finds himself in need of blood for his personal use or for his family, can receive the necessary amount from the hospi­ tal in his local city. The service is available without deiay since the hospital dispenses the blood, and charges it against deposits built up in the SIU blood bank. Member's Responsibility To make the SlU blood bank a successful operation, it is the responsibility of Seafarers to give blood whenever they are physically able to do so. If the number of contributors to the Union bank are high, a large deposit can be built up which will be capable of taking care of any emergency. An SIU member between the age of 18 and 60 can give blood every eight weeks with no physical harm .to himseif. The SIU clinics maintain certain physical require­ ments based on standards of blood pressure, weight and past medical history for contributors to the blood bank. The SIU Brooklyn clinic \yill accept blood donations from Sea­ farers in the New York area. In other ports. Union members are asked to make arrangements through the port agent. The news here, as elsewhere, has to do mostly with the longshore­ men's strike. As this was written, the last hurdle to resumption of normal shipping was settlement of differences involved in negotiations in Texas ports. When agreement is finally reached, there will be great pressure to get ships moving as soon as possible. Seafarers should be prepared to report to SIU halls at once; ready to go back on the jobs for which they registered when they were laid off because of the strike, or to throw in for the many open Jobs expected to be posted on the board. To give you an idea of the problem that will face SIU dispatchers, 25 ships are laid up in the Houston-Galveston-Beaumont-Port Arthur area; more than a dozen in New Orleans and eight in Mobile. There will be a demand for rated men in all departments and everyone should do his part to discharge the Union's obligation to man and sail the ships pronnptly. Throughout the Gulf, Seafarers have supported the longshoremen to the fullest during this beef. Other unions affiliated with Maritime Trades Councils In the various ports also have done their part and the strike has been 100 per cent effective. In those ports where agreements were reached, officials of the In• • • ternational Longshoremen's Asso­ h ciation, AFL-CIO, have hailed the who recently got off the Achilles. new contracts as among the best He was bosun on the coastwise in ILA history. In New Orleans, tanker. Jnliiis Smytbe is taking ILA negotiators erased two cents it easy with his family in Mandeof a six-cents-an-hour differential ville. La., while waiting for the that has existed between rates strike to end. He was bosun on paid to Crescent City longshore­ the Kyska, which was laid up by men and Port of New York rates the ILA strike. for many years. Houston SIU Inland Boatoien's Union negotiations began bargaiirlng in Jesus Grando, who comes over Houston this week for a contract from Tampa to ship out of this covering the employees of Tide- Texas port, is sweating out settle­ land Marine Ser^dce, Inc., which ment of the strike. He was third operates crew boats to off-shore cook on the Midland when the oil drilling sites in the Gulf out ship was laid up here by the ILA from the West Louisiana and East beef after a trip to India. Louis Phil Hagmann Jr., who moved to Texas Coasts. Houston from Lake Charles, La., The management met with SIU- in 1959, got off the Pilot Rock IBU representatives in compliance on which he was steward on a with an order of the U.S. Fifth voyage to India. Circuit Court of Appeals direct­ Mobile ing the company to bargain in good faith and, among other things, to Manuel Saliva is waiting to claim reinstate four discharged em­ his deck nuaintenance job back on ployees with full back pay and the Monarch of the Seas when the with no loss of seniority or other ship recrewB. He lives in Puerto employment rights. Rico. James V. McCiantoo is taking it, easy ait his home in Foley, Ala., New Orleans whil« waiting to reclaim his job Among those on the beach in on the same ship. Taimadge Moss New Orleans and planning to en- got off the Council Grove to spend Joy the Carnival Season, which some time at home. He was chief ends with the celebration of Mardi pumpman on three trips that in­ Gras on March 2, is Stan Zeagler, cluded voyages to India and Egypt. OLD-TIMER suae TO SBCVRB ^iSSTAlO AMD PREVENT INFECTION OF ALL CUTS. �Paere Eirbt SEAFARERS End Anti-Labor Policies, Republicans Warn Party NEW YORK—The Republican Party must respect the ideals and adopt the policies of the American labor movement if it hopes to survive. Republican Senator Jacob K. Javits told union editors and labor leaders here. The senior senator from New York sounded this warning at a conference spon--*sored by the newly-estab­ American Political System and Its time of Samuel Gompers is one of lished Atlantic Labor Press Implications for Organized Labor" degree. Conference, an affiliate of the International Labor Press As­ sociation. Similar opinions were expressed by Governor Richard J. Hughes (D) of New Jersey and AFL-CIO President George Meany, who also addressed the conference. "The was the theme of the conference, which was co-sponsored by Cornell University's School of Industrial & Labor Relations. Union editors heard Meany point out that the only difference between labor's present participa­ tion in politics and its role in the By Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative SlU Coast Fishermen Hit Bricks The SlU-affiliated Seine Line Fishermen's Union in San Pedro and San Diego was forced to take strike action against several fishing boat operators when contract negotiations bogged down. Other SIU affiliates in the area are giving full support to the Seine Line Fisher­ men. Also in the fishing industry, the Bering Sea may be closed to fishing because of the drastically diminishing halibut catch. Fish stocks has been steadily declining in the huge fishery area that runs from San Francisco to Kamchotka, Alaska, 3,000 miles to the north. Russia and Japan have been doing extensive fishing in the, area and taking catches above the previously set limits. For years, the fishery was the traditional grounds for U.S. and Canadian fishermen. The SIU Pacific District contracted Lurline (Matson Navigation) had Its sailing scheduled sharply altered when it ran into engine trouble off Honolulu. The ship was 48 hours late on her return to San Fran­ cisco. After a stay in the Bethlehem Steel shipyard, the Lurline went back to sea, leaving out her regular Los Angeles stop to make up for the time lost. The Los Angeles stop will be resumed at the end of March. San Francisco Shipping has been fair in the Bay city. In the last period the Marine and the Longview Victory were in to payoff and the Young the California sunshine before America and the Fairport signed shipping again. on. Ships serviced in transit were Wilmington the Monticello Victory, Losmar, Steel Admiral, Alcoa Marketer, Shipping activity was generally Elizabethport, Marine, Yorkmar good in Wilmington in the last and the Columbia. Expected in the period. The Elizabethport, York­ coming period -s the Morning mar, Fairport, Steel Traveler, Light, a payoff. The Steel Travel­ Marine and Flomar passed through er, Flomar, Los Angeles and the in transit, and the Mount Vernon Antinous are due in transit, with Victory and the Ocean Anna paid the Robin Hood and Robin Kirk off. The outlook for the next possibly joining the list. period remains good with several Dave Barry, an SIU old timer. in transits expected shortly. Just arrived from Boston on the Mike Yurko, an SIU old timer, Steel Navigator. He plans to rest up on the beach awhile before has taken to the beach and is shipping again. Also off the Steel selling insurance in the Los Navigator was chief cook John Angeles area. He looks like he is Pastrano, who will spend some doing pretty good at bis new job. time home with the family until Mike stops in the hall regularly to keep up old friendships and watch the ship crews up again. the shipping activity. All the fel­ W. C. Sink, an old timer who lows here wish him- the best of sails in the steward department, luck in bis new job. signed on the Longview Victory for Wilmington Seafarers were a trip to Guam. He said it was not his favorite run but was ready to saddened by the death of Brother Robert "Lucky" Henninger, who adjust himself to any trip. was killed in an automobile acci­ James Temple just piled off dent in Long Beach on January Yorkmar, where he was chief 14. Lucky was well known and well cook. A Baltimore Seafarer, Jim regarded here. He was buried at says he will spend a little time in Arlington National Cemetary in Washington. Seattle Shipping In Seattle has been good and is expected to remain that way. In the last period, the Trustco, Rio Grande, Ames Victory and the Seattle paid off, and the Alamar, Overseas Joyce, Marymar, Seamar, Anchorage and Marine were serviced in transit. Paying off in this period will be the Robin Kirk. PHOTOS. ^ sTomes, Jack Stough, who sails as a bosun, has been taking some va­ cation time on the beach but is ready to sail again. Tony Lalli is watching the board for a chief Qopk^^s job^gn a Far,East run. rebnuuy 5, U«6 LOG "Organized labor has never made any alliance with a political group in this country, and as far as I'm concerned never will," Meany declared. Noting that unions have been closely identi­ fied with legislation all along, the AFL-CIO leader said that if organized labor were to establish a labor party, it would bring about a "class society." He pointed out that prior to 1947 organized labor's participa­ tion in politics was limited to giv­ ing endorsements to political candidates, and that until 1947, when the Taft-Hartley Act was passed, there was no such thing as political action. Millions of dol­ lars spent by big business groups between enactment of the Wagner Act in 1935 and passage of the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947 prevent­ ed working people from getting their rights, he asserted. i By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer Death Benefite Vary With Recipient Most Seafarers are well aware that they enjoy, along with their fam­ ilies, the broadest possible protection from the various benefit plans. Since there are so many, however, such as Welfare, Vacation and Pen­ sion that cover almost every conceivable type of benefit, there is oc­ casionally a need to explain one in particular to a member. In this case we received a question from a brother inquiring about the death benefit, and the answer would be interesting and informing to all Seafarers and their families. The brother asked: "Why, although the death benefit is $4,000, did the beneficiary of a deceased friend of mine receive a payment of only $500?" We told him this: In order for the beneficiary of a deceased member to receive the $4,000 death benefit the deceased member must have maintained eligibility prior to his death by having sailed 90 days in the calendar year, and also have had one day sea time within the previous six months abroad ships of companies that are a party of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Obviously, this is a very simple requirement for the professional seaman. For the sailor who does not meet the simple eligiblity requirement there is a protective feature in the Wel­ fare Plan by which his beneficiary is assured of a $500 death benefit, if the deceased SIU member has at least one day sea time in the year prior to his death. Remember, the payment of the benefits is a big and complicated job and the Union pays considerable attention to it. In this manner the membership can be more easily assisted in obtaining all the benefits to which they are due—as quickly and as simply as is possible. Each week hundred of applications are processed and benefits paid to members and their beneficiaries. This, as I have so often mentioned, is why our plans offer the broadest possible protection to members and their families. It is another reason why the Seafarers benefit plans are exceptional. Brothers and kin are reminded that questions are most welcome and that we will make every effort to see that any and all aspects of the benefit plans are clarified. Seafarers can be assured of a proper answer if it is within our power to do so. Non-Partisan Policy "I would hate to see a one-party system in this country today," Meany continued. "We must con­ tinue to have freedom of choice, and the best way labor can ensure this is to continue following a non­ partisan policy." "The threat to the American labor movement today is that of extremism," Javits told the edi­ tors. He held that until former Senator Barry Goldwater "showed how militant he could get, ex­ SAN FRANCISCO—The President Polk, first of three new tremists didn't have Jhe nerve to Master Mariner cargoliners being built by SIU Pacific Dis­ express their opinions." trict-contracted American President Lines, was launched "The real threat to American last month in San Diego. The >labor lies in the danger of our see­ new ships will replace older ing the emergence of an anti-labor vessels in the APL fleet. party, a party that would bring Delivery of the new President is enactment of a national 'right-toexpected in August, 1965 after work' law, or anti-trust legislation final phases, ^of construction and and a stiffer Landrum-Griffin outfitting are*" completed. The 23,Act," he warned. 000-ton cargoliner will enter the trans-Pacific service between San Francisco and West coast ports and The owner of the Philadelphia the Far East. football Eagles, an employer as The keel for the second new well as a sportsman, has taken the APL cargoliner, the President Har­ old company union trick play out rison, has already been laid, and of the bag and is trying to sell It to will be followed by the new Presi­ his grid stars. dent Monroe. The linemen and backs aren't The new APL ships will be buying, however. They admit that among the most modern afloat. owner Jerry Wolman has treated Seven cargo holds, four forward them fairly, but, like other union and three aft of the mid-ship deck men, they're more worried about house, will have a total capacity their bargaining power and their of 753,590 cubic feet of cargo. fringe benefits. Including 42,400 cubic feet of ref­ Lineman Dave Graham, for ex­ rigerated cargo. Two of the holds will accommodate 78 20-foot con­ ample, wanted to know what would tainers. Liquid cargoes will be happen to players sold or traded carried In a variety of sizes and to another team? "Right now," he said, "the players association has types of tanks. tremendous bargaining power and The vessels will have a fully it's good to know you have that loaded sustained cruising speed of power." 20.5 knots and an operating speed Quarterback King Hill, the play­ of over 23 knots at reduced drafts. Passengers will enjoy air-condi­ ers' representative, .is also opposed to the company union idea. Hill tioned cabins and public rooms. said there was a question of "ethics" and "integrity" Involved in the controversy. Ordell Braase of the Baltimore Colts, president of the players as­ For obvious reasons the LOG sociation, said the company union cannot print any letters or offer by the Eagles' owner would The SIU Pacific Disfrictother communications sent' in strengthen the association. "Acts contracted American Pres­ by Seafarers unless the author like this," he said, "insult the play­ signs his name. Unsigned ers' intellect." ident Lines' new Master anonymuus letters will only Mariner-type cargoliner Braase predicted that the Eagles wind up In the waste-basket. President Polk took to the If. circumstances justify, the would stay with the players asso­ water last month after LOG will withhold a signature ciation, which administers the wel­ launching ceremonies at fare and pension plan for NFL on request.. San Diego, California. grid stars.^,, ^ 11 ia I - i;- Afew APL Cargoliner Launched On Coast Grid Stars Vfon't Buy Co. Union Sign Name On LOG Letters I �Vabmnr B, INI MEAFAMiSkS rUf Nbi« EOC KOOKY CRAFT Of all tha new craft de­ signed to study the sea, Flip is one of the oddest. Flip stands for Floating Instrument Platform and is financed by the Navy and operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanog­ raphy. When water is pumped into stern section, craft stands on end but rides motionless in 30-foot waves, providing a stable platform for delicate measuring instruments. Called Star I, this one-man submarine (right) is de­ signed for deepwater re­ search and rescue work. The battery - powered, 2,500 pound, nine-foot craft .can operate at depths of 200 feet for up to four hours. It is light enough to be carried by plane. Exploration of the watery regions of the world for scientific, military and commercial purposes is increasing each year—^more than paralleling advances in the exploration of outer space. Oceanics, the name given to the 9tudy and exploitation of the world's oceans is felt to hold more potential benefits for man­ kind than can even be dreamed of at this time. Scientists have begun to think of the oceans of the future as vast suppliers of food, minerals and fuel, and as broad highways for the rapid world-wide transportation of goods. Many Seafarers have had first-hand experience with the latest techniques of oceanic exploration while sailing aboard SIUcontracted research vessels like the Anton Bruun (Alpine Geo­ physical) and the Robert D. Conrad (Maritime Operation). But the rapidly increasing pace of ocean research has led to the development of many strange, special-purpose craft. Designed to poke, prod and plumb the oceans for the secrets they hold, some of these craft are totally unlike vessels which have sailed the seas in the past. Some are constructed to with­ stand the terrible pressures of the ocean depths to seek out mineral and animal wealth to clothe, feed and warm the future population of the earth. Others are designed to study the top­ most layers of the oceans—currents, animal life, weather patterns. Still others are designed to test new methods of propul­ sion over the surface of the sea at speeds unheard of in the past. Some of these odd new craft are pictured on this page. They represent the latest phase of man's continuing exploration of the world in which he lives. Like many new things designed for un­ conventional purposes they may seem somewhat "kooky" to the casual viewer. Seafarers can expect to see more such craft in the future however, and may someday find themselves shipping on vessels like them. The GEM (ground effects machine) at left is a hybrid, capable of traveling on both land and sea on a cushion of air forced beneath the craft by large fans. It Is capable of 70 knots. The term "inner space" is used to refer to the unexplored depths of the world's oceans—and what the astronauts are doing for the exploration of outer .space, the Aluminaut (above) is expected to do for inner space. The 50-foot sub is designed to go down 15,000 feet with its three-man crew and travel at that depth for; 100 miles* . The mobility and versatility of the craft are ei^pected to be of value in^ many Terms of underwater work. Including general -ex-: ploration, salvage woi'k, underwater-mining ancF simitar'{obi which are expected to become increasingly important In The faturii. ^ ^ To increase the speed of vessels traveling over the surfacel of tlie sea, the hydrofoil technique is gaining increasing! interest. Vessels equipped with hydrofoils, like the experi-l mental naval craft above, use thin metal wing-like foils! beneath their hulls to raise the hull out of the water wheni the craft picks up speed. This reduces the drag of waterl on the hull and permits high speed with greatly raducedl fuel consumption. Many small nydrofoil craft are alreadyl ' operating in the-U.S. and overseas,, and naval applicatipnsl of the technique are under study for anti-submarine work. I �Pare Tea By Robert A. Matthews, Vice-President, Contracts. & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. Once again we are presenting beefs which were settled by the Joint Clarification Committee, which consists of representatives of the Con­ tracts Department, and representatives from the company to which the beef applied. One such beef was in relation to the supply of milk for the crew's consumption. In order to settle this much discussed dispute, it was agreed to change Article II., Section 40 of the Tanker Agreement. It was unanimously decided to delete the word "milk" from the second sentence of section (a) and to amend the remainder of the section as follows: (b) (1) Vessels making a foreign voyage shall store canned whole fresh milk at the rate of 1 pint per man per day for the duration of the voyage. SEAFARERS LOG Beefed Up 50-50 Bill Placed In House WASHINGTON—A bill designed to put a few more teeth into cargo preference laws and more government-financed cargoes into the holds of U.S.-flag ships has been placed before the House Merchant^ Marine Committee by Repre- such government-financed cargoes sentative Edward A. Garmatz to travel on U.S.-flag ships. The WAnurr t, IM pUESTIONi The famed landmark of New York harbor has been for many years the Statue of Liberty. ' As a Seafarer, which other world harbor land­ marks come to mind as famous? • Daniel Megias: There is the Morro Castle in San Juan, P. R, It is a huge stone castle that sits right on the channel into the harbor. This castle was built many centuries ago, and has be­ come quite a pop­ ular tourist at­ traction. Every sailor that goes into the San Juan Harbor knows this landmark. (R-Md). present law contains so many loopholes however, that govern­ The measure would limit the amount of government-financed ment agencies, notably the Agri­ cargoes and foreign-aid shipments culture and Defense Departments, carried by foreign-flag bottoms or have been able to thwart the pur­ third-flag ships (ships belonging to pose of the laws and the express countries other than the U.S. or will of Congress to place many of these cargoes aboard foreign-flag the recipient nation). ships and avoid giving U.S.-flag Under the proposed bill, excep­ vessels even the bare 50 percent (2) While a vessel is in continental U.S. ports, fresh milk from tions could be made only if Amer­ minimum called for under the local dairies is to be served three times a day. Prior to a vessel ican-flag ships were not available reasonable rates by geographic departing from any domestic ports going to another domestic port at reasonable rates or if a state areas. Nations receiving foreign aid and a foreign port, forty (40) gallons of local fresh milk must be of emergency is declared by the shipments would be allowed to placed on board. President. carry 50 percent of such cargoes, (3) After departure from the last continental U.S. port and the The SIU and other maritime but if they cannot furnish enough supply of fresh local milk has been consumed, canned whole fresh unions have called for a tightening of their own tonnage they could Hugh Wells: I think that the milk is to be served at break- -f of the enforcement of the present not use third-country ships, but most famous landmark of any fast only while at sea. would have to charter Americancargo preference laws, which allow ment in Puerto Rico. The vessel harbor is the for a minimum of 50 percent of flag vessels if they are available. again signed foreign articles but (4) While in a foreign port, Little Mermaid did not return to Puetro Rico and canned whole fresh milk is to in Denmark. This made another foreign voyage. be served three times a day as AFL-CIO Blasts Growers is a statue of a per agreement. Question: Under the circum­ mermaid that stances described above, are the stares out to sea (5) No purchase of milk seamen entitled to return trans­ from the end of shall be made in foreign ports portation from New York to their the huge break­ while canned whole fresh milk port of engagement in Puerto waters in Copen­ is available. Rico? hagen harbor. (c) If milk is provided for There is a very Answer: The Joint Clarification persons other than crewmeminteresting story behind the little Committee unanimously agreed bers, then additional milk WASHINGTON—Organized labor has charged at Senate mermaid, and she is loved by all that in the circumstances described must be supplied for such use. above the seamen are entitled to hearings that growers are deliberately sabotaging efforts to Danes. In order to clarify and reaffirm return transportation to their port recruit American farm workers in order to force the gov­ A! Sandino: In Rio de Janeiro the intention of the first paragraph of engagement in Puerto Rico. ernment to revive the Mexi--*there is the sugar loaf mountain. of Section 7 of the Freightship A beef which the Clarifications can "bracero" import pro­ conditions—^like paid transporta­ That is a huge agreement in regards to breaking tion and work guarantees—which Committee ruled on regarded a gram. wjtciiLi, . .J committee unani­ growers would have to offer U.S. granite rock that provision of the Freightships The AFL-CIO, the California job seekers before he would clear stands at the en­ mously agreed to delete the last sentence cf the first paragraph, Agreement covering the installa­ AFL-CIO, the Meat Cutters and the way for foreign workers under trance to the Rio harbor. It is used and between the first and second tion of engine castings on motor the Packinghouse Workers told the federal immigration laws. Senate Agriculture Committee as a harbor and paragraphs, and insert two new vessels. Senators Spessard L. Holland shore line mark­ paragraphs ?- follcws: A question on which pay rate that an abundance of manpower applies on the use of portable sand is available—at U.S. wages and (D-Fla.), George Murphy (R- er, as well as an "When the vessel arrives in Calif.) and Thomas Kuchel (R- airplane beacon, blasters, not covered in the collec­ working conditions. port and is to depart prior to Calif.), along with Ellender, put tive bargaining agreement, was California and Florida growers Wirtz under a crossfire of ques­ because it is so midnight of the following day, put before the Committee. • and their representatives packed tioning. The secretary held firm, high. Also in sea watches for those men Question: Various companies the committee chamber for the saying he was opposed on legal, Rio is the huge figure of Christ on who are to maintain donkey have considered the use of por­ hearing called suddenly by Chair­ economic and social grounds to another hill. watches shall not be broken. 4" t tables and blasters aboard their man Allen J. Ellender (D-La.). bringing in foreign workers while Ronald McDowell: The most "When the vessel arrives in vessels and in at least one instance Labor Sec. W. Willard Wirtz, the Americans were jobless. famous landmark I know of Is the port and is scheduled to depart have placed such machines in op­ chief witness, was raked over on Gateway to India after midnight of the follow­ Walter Simcich, member of the eration. The use of these machines the basis of grower complaints arch that stands ing day, sea watches for those California AFL-CIO's Research not being specifically covered in that domestic farm laborers could on the waterfront men who are to stand donkey Dept., testified for the AFL-CIO, the collective bargaining agree­ not be recruited, that they would in Bombay. The watches shall be broken at and Exec. Sec.-Treas. Thomas L. ment, the question arose as to not do the work, that Mexican na­ English consider midnight on day of arrival." what remuneration, if any, should tionals are urgently needed to pre­ Pitts of the California AFL-CIO Bombay the only Another question which was put be made to unlicensed personnel vent crop losses and that Wirtz's joined the testimony. entrance to the before the Committee requested required to operate the portable new wage and job standards are Simcich cited recent evidence of interior of India, clarification of transportation and sandblasters which require one costly and objectionable. "both the abundance of available so when Queen payoff procedures. The problem is man to keep the hopper supplied domestic manpower and the delib­ Victoria visited Wirtz said that with some 3.5 with grit and one man to operate described in this example: erate undercutting (by employers) Bombay, they million American unemployed, he , the unit at the nozzle end. The of the federal-state recruiting built this monument for her. could not believe that the needed "^1"® t^o men so employed normally ro­ efforts. tween continental United States tate between the two functions. farm labor could not be recruited. 4" J" 4" Adolf Strawinskl: I guess you He described one case in which Gulf Ports and Puerto Riro on I The Union pointed out that there He conceded there could indeed be could say that Mt. Fuji in Japan coastwise articles. During . . , ® i had been an exchange of letters a farm labor shortage—at the low the Imperial Valley Farmer Asso­ period several seamen joined the ^ between Isthmian Lines, Inc. and wage rates offered. He said im­ ciation on Dec. 31 cancelled a 3,- is the landmark the entire vessel in Puerto Rico and remained I the SIU. wherein it was under- ported labor had contributed sub­ day old order for 1,800 domestic of in the vessel's employ for three or .stood that when portable sand- stantially to keeping down farm workers which it had placed with country, but if federal-state recruiters, with work­ you come into four months following. During blasters were employed aboard wages. ers already enroute. He described the Tokyo harbor their employment, the vessel pro­ Isthmian vessels, overtime would The growers, many of whom op­ in the ceeded to New York where foreign be paid to both men as follows: erate on a piece-rate basis, at­ other situations in which growers' early articles were signed and the vessel regular overtime rate during tacked Wirtz's action in recently buses failed to show up and where morning, you can made a foreign voyage which ter­ straight time hours and overtime setting hourly ^inimums and other orders greatly exceeded workers see Mt. Fuji with the morning sun employed. minated in New York. Subject sea­ and one-half during overtime on it. It is a very men terminated service with the hours. Arnold Mayer, legislative repre­ impressive sight. vessel and requested return trans­ sentative of the Meat Cutters, Answer: The Committee unani­ 4" t 4" portation to their port of engagecharged that "the growers want mously agreed that the use of por­ Otho Babbs: The landmark of foreign workers because they do table sandblasters would be in­ fame in Houston is the Battleship not want to pay American wages." cluded under the provisions of Ar­ Texas. This ship Gilbert L. Simonson, director of Seafarers are reminded that ticle III, Section 25 (Using Paint was in Pearl Har­ UPWA District 4, and Kerry Nawhen they leave a ship after Spray Guns), and payment would bor when the puk, of the union's Research Dept., articles expire in a foreign be made under the provisions of Japanese b'ombed spoke up especially for packing port, the obligation to leave a that section only while the equip­ it. Now the ship shed workers whose jobs, they clean ship for the next crew ment is in use. Work incidental to sits, still com­ said, were "destroyed" by import­ is the same as in any Stateside the preparation, assembly, and missioned, in the ed Mexicans. , , port. Attention to details of disassembly of the equipment and channel to Hous­ housekeeping and efforts to cleaning up after its use are con­ Simonson strongly opposed any ton. They also leave quarters, messrooms and sidered to be routine duties of the import labor program and said the have the Texas other working spaces clean Deck Department and no overtime farm workers must be allowed to Tower there. You will be appreciated by the new shall be payable unless such work join industrial workers in being can see the five points of the star crew when It comes aboard. is performed during overtime given legal protection to organize on top from any direction of the hours. and bargain collectively. compass. Cites Sabotage Of Anti-Bracero Plan Foreign Payoff? Leave Clean Ship ) 1 - / �Mmtr a; INI SEAFARERS rm» Eienm LOG Jl n One Man's Meat... MAP COPE LEADERSHIP CLINICS—The AFL-CIG'e Committee on PoUtioal Education Mdll hold a seriee of leadership clinics this year for top officers of state and local ce.ntral bodies, Director A1 Barkan has annoimced. He said he hoped that the ciinics would lead to the holding of political workshops in each state geared to preparations for the 1966 elections. State, local and congressional district COPE organizations, he stressed, will have a major task to offset the drop in registration and voting that usually occurs in non-Presidential elections. Specific states, locations and groupings of states involved in the COPE clinics will be announced later, Barkan said, although the series is tentatively scheduled to begin Mar. 26. He said the normal pattern of larger COPE area conferences will be resumed in 1966. Barkan said the sessions, designed to perfect techniques and me­ chanics of COPE operations, will substitute this year for the annual COPE area conferences held for many years. The change in format was adopted by COPE's (grating Committee. 4 Iiil HAIL INDIANA WORK LAW REPEAL—The head of the National Council for Industrial Peace hailed the repeal of Indiana's so-called "right-to-work" law as the "beginning of the end of an ignoble experi­ ment in punitive anti-labor legislation." James Patton, chairman of the council and president of the National Farmers Union, said the action also represented "the opening battle" in the fight to win congressional repeal of Sec. 14b of the Taft-Hartley Act, which permits the states to outlaw union-shop agreements between labor and management. Patton congratulated Indiana Governor Roger D. Branigin (D) for carrying out his pledge to sign the repeal measure. "The action was morally right and politically right," he said. "Most important, it was econoniicaiiy right, for 'ri^t-to-work' is punitive, class legislation aimed at the workingman and woman. In -Indiana the proponents of 'right-to-work' legislation also sought to invoke it against farmers." In signing the repeal of the 8-year-oid law. Governor Branigin noted that Democratic candidates had pledged to give repeal first priority if they obtained a majority in the state legislature. "1 am signing in fuifiilment of that pledge" Branigin said. "This gives opportunity for free negotiations. It is in the public interest and the interest of the state of Indiana." State AFLr-CIO President Dallas Sells, at the signing ceremony, thanked the govermH- and the Democratic Party "on behalf of the working men and women" of the state. Repeal of "right-to-work," Sells said, "returns a measure of individual freedom to these working people." The union-busters who have gorged them­ tion. The renewed proposal for the levy selves so long on the low wage, open shop does not seem to fit in with the President's spoils gained from the so-called "right-to- promise of a "new policy" for our Merchant work" laws, seem finally to have bitten off Marine. more than they can chew. The American public has awakened to the fraud of "rightto-work," and it now appears that the Con­ gress will strike down Section 14(b) of the The new Senate got off to a fast start on Taft-Hartley Act, which allows such laws, in the road to President Johnson's Great this session, Indiana took the lead last month Society. They passed the Administration's by repealing its "right-to-work" law. water pollution bill and approved the $1.1 The battle is far from over, however, and billion Appalachia program, a key part of the union-busters can be counted upon to the war on poverty. With new and vigorous pull even more tricks from their bag. The lawmakers in the old chamber working on a labor movement must be ready to counter stepped-up timetable, this session of Con­ them on every turn, not only for itself but gress could become one of the most produc­ for the welfare of all Americans. tive in recent history. Let's hope that the new blood injected by the elections will not get that tired feeling as the session wears on. The "Great Society" A 112-day strike by members of the Meat Cutters Union at Texas Plastics, Inc., Elsa, Texas, was finally won with the help of the "Operation Bootstrap" program of the Lone Star State's AFL-CIO. "Bootstrap" is a three-year-old information and public relations program designed to get labor's views to the public. Texas Plastics workers gained "union security, decent wages and conditions and a no-discrimination clause." In ad­ dition, all striking workers were reinstated. Texas AFL-CIO Sec­ retary-treasurer Roy R. Evans said plans are afoot to expand the "Bootstrap" program during the coming year. this case occurred more than 15 years ago. A number of the con­ struction workers died while the case was pending and, where elig­ ible, their widows will obtain the back pay due their late husbands. 4^ 4 ^ William H. Burnell has been named to the top post of the Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers, succeeding John P. Burke, who re­ signed after 48 consecutive years as the Union's president-secretary. Burnell had been first vice-presi­ dent. Burke, was named president emeritus by the Union's Executive Board. Burnell has been acting president-secretary for the last 18 months. He is a charter member 4. t of Local 72 in Esponala, Ont., and The New York State Supreme was elected fourth vice-president Court has ruled that Eastern Air­ in 1929. He is now 72. lines must pay the striking Flight 4 4 4 Engineers Union $26,000 in union Detroit labor rallied behind the dues collected by the company under the checkoff provision of city's hotel workers to help them the contract. The money has been win a strike-lockout which tied up held by the company since the local hostelries. That help is union struck it in June 1962. The considered partly responsible for the contract gains made by the strike is still in progress. 2,500 members of the Hotel and 4» 4" 4" Restaurant Workers Union. The A score of construction workers new pact calls for a 33V^-eent victimized by an unfair labor wage increase over three years practice of an employer at the for non-tip workers and other Bull Shoals Dam in the Ozarks benefits. A fourth-year wage rewill receive back pay totaling opener will be based upon the more than $13,000 under a Na­ 1966-67 cost-of-living index. New tional Labor Relations Board rul­ top minimums were also put into ing. The unfair labor practice in effect for different job categories. Waterway User Tax The Administration has again proposed a waterway users tax that would place an added levy on the fuel used by the nation's inland water carriers. That this tax proposal keeps cropping up in each new budget is another indication of the Government's con­ tinued down-grading of water-borne com­ merce in relation to other forms of trans­ portation. Rather than adding to the burdens of the nation's inland and deep water carriers, the Administration should be plan­ ning programs to bring a healthy, vigorous status back to this vital form of transporta­ Gallant Ship The SlU Pacific District-contracted Presi­ dent Wilson has been cited as a "Gallant Ship" by the Maritime Administration for the part her crew played in the rescue of survivors from the wreck of a Liberian freighter. Last year, a similar honor was conferred on the crew of the ^lU-contracted Titan for an­ other heroic rescue at sea. The LOG joins with t^e nation in saluting these coure ^eous Seafarers, proud members all of the Brother­ hood of the Sea. �I Pase Ttrelre hi' SEAFARERS LOG Febnuiy f, Ulf I I Ki> KEY TO CONGRESS 1 IF] . I'j |i-f .I l'-' Fabnury i, im SEAFARERS rage Thirfcca LOG Major Congressional Committees Senate Following are members of congressional committees which will deal with legisla­ tion of special interest to labor. New members of the committees are identified with asterisks. Labor & Public Welfare Democrats Lister Hill (Ala.), chairman Pat McNamara (Mich.) Wayne Morse (Ore.) Ralph W. Yarborough (Tex.) Joseph S. Clark (Pa.) Jennings Randolph (W. Va.) ^Commerce Committee Harrison A. Williams, Jr. (N.J.) Claiborne Pell (R.I.) Democrats Warren G. Magnuson (Wash.) Edward M. Kennedy (Mass.) Gaylord Nelson (Wis.)* iihairman Robert F. Kennedy (N.Y.)* John O. Pastore (R.I.) Republicans A. S. Mike Monroney (Okla.) Jacob K. Javits IN.Y.) Frank J. Lausche (O.) E. L. Bartlett (Alaska) ' Winston L. Prouty (Vt.) Peter H. Dominick (Colo.)* Vance Hartke (Ind.) George Murphy (Calif.)* Gale W. McGee (Wyo.) Paul J. Fannin (Ariz.)* Philip A. Hart (Mich.) Howard W. Cannon (Nev.) Finance Daniel B. Brewster (Md.) Democrats Marine B. Neuberger (Ore.) Harry Flood Byrd (Va.) chairman Ross Bass (Tenn.) Russell B. Long (La.) ) Republicans George A. Smathers (Fla.) Norris H. Cotton (N.H.) Clinton P. Anderson (N.M.) Thruston B. Morton (Ky.) Paul H. Douglas (111.) Hugh Scott (Pa.) Albert Gore (Tenn.) Winston L. Prouty (Vt.) Herman E. Talmadge (Ga.) James B. Pearson (Kan.) Eugene J. McCarthy (Minn.) Peter H. Dominick (Colo) Vance Hartke (Ind.) J. W. Fulbright (Ark). Abraham A. Ribicoff (Conn.) Republicans John J. Williams (Del.) Frank Carlson (Kans.) Wallace F. Bennett (Utah) Carl T. Curtis (Neb.) Thruston B. Morton (Ky.) Everett McKinley Dirksen (111.) Banking & Currency Democrats A. Willis Robertson (Va.) chairman John J. Sparkman (Ala.) Paul H. Douglas (111.) William Proxmire (Wis.) Harrison A. Williams, Jr. (N.J.) Edmund S. Muskie (Me.) Edward V. Long (Mo.) Maurine B. Neuberger (Ore.) Thomas J. Mclntyre (N.H.) Walter F. Mondale (Minn.)* Republicans Wallace F. Bennett (Utah) John G. Tower (Tex.) Strom Thurmond (S.C.)* Bourke B. Hickenlooper (la.)* Clin D. Johnston (S.C.) John L. McClellan (Ark.) Sam J. Ervin, Jr., (N.C.) Thomas J. Dodd (Conn.) Philip A. Hart (Mich.) Edward V. Long (Mo.) Edward M. Kennedy (Mass.) Birch Bayh (Ind.) Quentin N. Burdick (N.D.) Joseph D. Tydings (Md.)* Republicans Everett McKinley Dirksen (111.) Roman L. Hruska (Neb.) .^Hiram L. Fong (Hawaii) Hugh Scott (Pa.) Jacob K. Javits (N.Y.)* Foreign Relations Democrats J. W. Fulbright (Ark), chairman John J. Sparkman (Ala.) Mike Mansfield (Mont.) Wayne Morse (Ore.) Russell B. Long (La.) Albert Gore (Tenn.) Frank J. Lausche (O.) Judiciary Frank Church (Ida.) Stuart Symington (Mo.) Democrats James O. Eastland (Miss.), chair­ Thomas J. Dodd (Conn.) George A. Smathers (Fla.) man Joseph S. Clark (Pa.)* Claiborne Pell (R.I.)* Republicans Bourke B. Hickenlooper (la.) George D. Aiken (Vt.) Frank Carlson (Kan.) John J. Williams (Del.) Karl E. Mundt (S.D.) Clifford P. Case (N.J.)* Public Works Democrats Pat McNamara (Mich.), chairman Jennings Randolph (W. Va.) Stephen M. Young (O.) Edmund S. Muskie (Me.) Ernest Gruening (Alaska) Frank E. Moss (Utah) Lee Metcalf (Mont.) B. Everett Jordan (N.C.) Daniel K. Inouye (Hawaii) Birch Bayh (Ind.) Fred R. Harris (Okla.)* Joseph M. Montoya (N.M.)* Republicans John Sherman Cooper (Ky.) Hiram L. Fong (Hawaii) J. Caleb Boggs (Del.) James B. Pearson (Kan.) George Murphy (Calif)* House Merchant Marine and Fisheries th oi aj w m 1,1' S£ It ai Pi Pi u li': Iv IS; be Cl! pa de So enormous is the number of hills which must be handled in each session of the Congress that it would be im­ possible for the legislative branch of the Federal Government to function with­ out committees. The members of Con­ gress must largely depend upon the work and recommendation of the com­ mittees. In effect, it is in the commit­ tees that laws are really made. In the last session of Congress—the SQth—a to­ tal of 16,079 bills was introduced in both houses: 12,829 in the House and 3,250 in the Senate. The hills were sent to the appropriate committees and of the orig­ inal 16,079, the Congress enacted 1,026 intd law. tw Gi CO. pe ve in foi th ce ' ar nii m: mi ve jo QEAFARERS, like all other American •^trade union workers, have an increasingly vital concern with the activities of the law­ making branch of the federal Government —the Congress of the United States. What the Congress does—and what it fails to do— almost invariably has a direct effect on the well-being of American workers. Because trade unions are determined to protect the interests of working men and women and to help make America a better place for all to live in, the organized labor movement is con­ stantly active on the legislative front, seek­ ing to obtain passage of beneficial legislation and the defeat of laws that are aganst the people's interest. Right now the AFL-CIO is pushing a vast legislative program, calling for Congression­ al action on a range of matters most vital to American workers and their families. These include a call for repeal of section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act, which allows states to enact right-to-work-laws; the passage of legislation to provide hospital care for the aged (medicare); laws to aid education and other essential legislative protection. The SIU is also working for enactment of various laws affecting the merchant marine that will be of direct benefit to Seafarers and other maritime and allied craft workers. •^ The Congress is the governmental branch . through which this vast effort must be ac­ complished. Because of the enormous amount of legislation that pours into each session of Congress, it is almost impossible for the Congress acting as a whole to give attention to all proposed legislation. The work of selecting bills to receive attention and recommending appropriate action on them is, therefore, done by committees. These committees are, in effect, the key to the Congress. When a bill is introduced in the Senate or House it is assigned to the ap­ propriate committee. The committee may call hearings in the course of its considera­ tions of the bill. It is the committee which can decide the fate of a proposed law. The committee may kill the bill, it may let it die or it may submit it to the entire body with recommendations for passage. So, it is in the committee that the first ef­ forts must be made. In the adjoining columns are listed the major congressional committees that deal with legislation affecting the well-being of Seafarers and other American trade union workers. From time to time in the coming year. Seafarers will be called on to assist in the Union's efforts to achieve labor s legislative goals by writing to mem­ bers of these committees in connection with specific legislation. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with these committees and to clip and save the page with the com­ mittee listing for future use. Sam M. Gibbons (Fla.) William D. Ford (Mich.)* William D. Hathaway (Me.)* Patsy T. Mink (Hawaii)* Democrats Herbert C. Bonner (N.C.), Chairman James H. Scheuer (N.Y.)* Edward A. Garmatz (Md.) Lloyd Meeds (Wash.)* Leonor K. Sullivan (Mo.) Republicans T. A. Thompson (La.) William HT Ayres (O.) Frank M. Clark (Pa.) Robert P. Griffin (Mich.) Thomas L. Ashley (O.) Albert H. Quie (Minn.) John D. Dingell (Mich.) Charles E. Goodell (N.Y.) Alton Lennon (N.C.) John M. Ashbrook (O.) Thbmas N. Downing (Va.) David T. Martin (Neb.) Bob Casey (Tex.) Alphonzo Bell (Calif.) Janes A. Byrne (Pa.) Paul Findley (111.) Harlan Hagen (Calif.) Ogden R. Reid (N.Y.)* Edith Green (Ore.) Glenn Andrews (Ala.)* Paul G. Rogers (Fla.) Ways & Means Frank A. Stubblefleld (Ky.) John M. Murphy (N.Y.) Democrats Jacob H. Gilbert (N.Y.) Wilbur D. Mills (Ark), chairman J. Russell Tuten (Ga.) Cecil R. King (Calif.) William L. St. Onge (Conn.) Hale Boggs (La.) John G. Dow (N.Y.) Eugehe J. Keogh (N.Y.) Raymond F. Clevenger (Mich.) Frank M. Karsten (Mo.) A. Sydney Herlong, Jr. (Fla.) Republicans John C. Watts (Ky.) WiUiam S. Mailliard (Calif.) Al Ullman (Ore.) Thomas M. Pelly (Wash.) James A. Burke (Mass.) Robert F. Ellsworth (Kan.) ' Clark W. Thompson (Texas) Stanley R. Tupper (Me.) Martha W. Griffiths (Mioh.) Charles A. Mosher (O.) W. Pat Jennings (Va.) James R. Grover, Jr. (N.Y.) George M. Rhodes (Pa.) Rogers C. B. Morton (Md.) Dan Rostenowski (111.) Hastings Keith (Mass.) Phil M. Landrum (Ga.)* Jack Edwards (Ala.) Charles A. Vanik (O.)* G. Robert Watkins (Pa.) Richard H. Fulton (Tenn.)* Education & Labor Republicans John W. Byrnes (Wis.) Democrats Adbm Clayton Powell, Jr. (N. Y.), Thomas B. Curtis (Mo.) James B. Utt (Calif.) ^ chairman Jackson E. Betts (O.) Carl D. Perkins (Ky). Herman T. Schneebeli (Pa.) Edith Green (Ore.) Harold R. Collier (111.) James Roosevelt (Calif.) Joel T. BroyhiU (Va.) Frank Thompson, Jr. (N. J.) James F. Battin (Mont.)* Elmer J. Holland (Pa.) John H. Dent (Pa.) Banking & Currency Roman C. Pucinski (111.) Dopinick V. Daniels (N. J.) Democrats John Brademas (Ind.) Wright Patman (Tex.), chairman Abraham J. Multer (N.Y.) James G. O'Hara (Mich.) William A. Barrett (Pa.) Raa>h J. Scott (N.C.) ' Leonor K. Sullivan (Mo.) Hu|h L. Carey (N.Y.) Henry S. Reuss (Wis.) Augustus F. Hawkins (Calif.) Thomas L. Ashley (O.) Carlton R. Sickles (Md.) William S. Moorhead (Pa.) Robert G. Stephens, Jr. (Gal) Fernand J. St. Germain (R.I.) Henry B. Gonzalez (Tex,) Joseph G. Minish (N.J.) Charles L. Weltner (Ga.) Richard T. Hanna (Calif.) Bernard F. Grabowski (Conn.) Compton I. White, Jr. (Ida.) Thomas S. Gettys (S.C.)* Paul H. Todd, Jr. (Mich.)* Richard L. Ottinger (N.Y.)* Earle Cabell (Tex.)* Thomas C. McGrath (N.J.)* John R. Hansen (la.)* Frank Annunzio (111.)* Republicans William M. McCulloch (O.) Richard H. Poff (Va.) William C. Cramer (Fla.) Arch A. Moore, Jr. (W. Va.) John V. Lindsay (N.Y.) William T. Cahill (N.J.) Clark MacGregor (Minn.) Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. (Md.) Carleton J. King (N.Y.) Edward Hutchinson (Mich.)* Robert McClory (111.)* William M. Colmer (Miss.) Ray J. Madden (Ind.) James J. Delaney (N.Y.) James W. Trimble (Ark.) Richard Boiling (Mo.) Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (Mass.) B. F. Sisk (Calif.) John Young (Tex.) Claude Pepper (Fla.)* Republicans Clarence J. Browm (O.) H. Allen Smith (Calif.) Foreign Affairs John B. Anderson (111.) David T. Martin (Neb.) Democrats Thomas E. Morgan (Pa.), chairman James H. Quillen (Tenn.)* Clement J. Zablocki (Wis.) Republicans Omar Burleson (Tex.) Public Works William B. Widnall (N.J.) Edna F. Kelly (N.Y.) Paul A. Fino (N.Y.) Democrats Wayne L. Hays (O.) Florence P. Dwyer (N.J. George H. Fallon (Md.), chairman Armistead I. Selden, Jr. (Ala.) Seymour Halpern (N.Y.) John A. Blatnik (Minn.) Barratt O'Hara (111.) James Harvey (Mich.) Robert E. Jones (Ala.) L. H. Fountain (N.C.) William E. Brock III (Tenn.) John C. Kluczynski (111.) Dante B. Fascell (Fla.) Burt L. Talcott (Calif.) T. A. Thompson (La.) Leonard Farbstein (N.Y.) Del Clawson (Calif.) James C. Wright (Texas) Charles C. Diggs, Jr. (Mich.) Albert W. Johnson (Pa.)* Kenneth J. Gray (111.) Lindley Beckworth (Tex.) J. William Stanton (O.)* Frank M. Clark (Pa.) Harris B. McDowell, Jr. (Del.) Chester L. Mize (Kan.)* Ed Edmondson (Okla.) William T. Murphy (111.) Harold T. Johnson (Calif.) Cornelius E. Gallagher (N.J.) Judiciary W. J. Bryan Dorn (S.C.) Robert N. C. Nix (Pa.) Democrats David N. Henderson (N.C.) John S. Monagan (Conn.) Emanuel Celler (N.Y.), chairman Donald M. Eraser (Minn.) Arnold Olsen (Mont.) Michael A. Feighan (O.) J. Russell Tuten (Ga.) Ronald Brooks Cameron (Calif.) Frank Chelf (Ky.) Ralph J. Rivers (Alaska) Benjamin S. Rosenthal (N.Y.)* Edwin E. Willis (La.) Ray Roberts (Tex.) Edward R. Roybal (Calif.)* Peter W, Rodino, Jr. (N.J.) Robert A. Everett (Tenn.)* John C. Culver (la.)* Byron G. Rogers (Colo.) . Richard p. McCarthy (N.Y.)* Lee H. Hamilton (Ind.)* Harold D. Donohue (Mass.) James Kee (W.V.) * Roy H. McVicker (Colo.)* Jack Brooks (Texas) John R. Schmidhauser (la.)* Republicans William M. Tuck (Va.) Robert E. Sweeney (O.)* Frances P. Bolton (O.) Robert T. Ashmore (S.C.) James J. Howard (N.J.)* E. Ross Adair (Ind.) John Dowdy (Tex.) Kenneth W. Dyal (Calif.)* William S. Mailliard (Calif.) Basil L. Whitener (N.C.) Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr. (N.J.) Republicans Herman Toll (Pa.) William S. Broomfield (Mich.) Robert W. Kastenmeier (Wis.) William C. Cramer (Fla.) J. Irving Whalley (Pa.) Jacob H. Gilbert (N.Y.) John F. Baldwin (Calif.) H. R. Gross (la.) James C. Corman (Calif.) William H. Harsha, Jr. (O.) E. Y. Berry (S.D.) William L. St. Onge (Conn.) John C. Kunkel (Pa.) Edward J. Derwinski (111.) George F. Senner, Jr. (Ariz.) James R. Grover, Jr. (N.Y.) F. Bradford Morse (Mass.) W. Donlon Edwards (Calif.) James C. Cleveland (N.H.) Vernon W. Thonwon (Wis.) William L. Hungate (Mo.)* Don H. Clausen (Calif.) James G. Fulton (Pa.)* Herbert Tenzer (N.Y.)* Charles A. Halleck (Ind.)* Rules John Conyers, Jr. (Mich.)* Charlotte T. Reid (111.)* George W. Grider (Tenn.)* Robert C. McEwen (N.Y.)* Democrats Andrew Jacobs, Jr. (Ind.)* Howard W. Smith (Va.), chairman James D. Martin (Ala.)* �Page Foarteem SMAFAREMt tOQ Mnurr MM AMA Admits It—British By Fred Stewart & Ed Mooney Headquarters Representatives Emergency Signals And Procedures The subject »f emergency signals and procedures is always timely, but it comes to mind especially at this time because misunderstood signals and commands have been in the news recently In connection with sea mishaps. There can be unnecessary loss of life If both officers and men do not have a thorough understanding of the emergency signals and their meanings. Doctors Favor Medicare WASHINGTON—Tha American Medical Association, which has been fighting tooth and claw to beat back the inevitable passage of Medicare legislation by Congress, has final­ ly admitted that British doctors are, by contrast, quite enthusiastic about the British version of Medicare, which has been in operation for Medicare has already proved a 1963 was $23.92. The figure in­ sweeping success in the only place cludes administration as well as many years. An article published in the in North America where it has actual medical costs. For Hiat AMA Journal, written by a U.S. been tried—the Canadian province modest sum, the Saskatchewan government was able to maintain We ali have to be remiinded of this from time to time—both old- doctor who spent many yean in of Saskatchewan. and insure tha good health of all t'mere and the younger brothers going aboard ships for the first time. England, reports most Britons— Canadian Medicare the people, and not just those After you check in with your delegate, and report to the department including doctors—are sold m The same Saskatchewan doctors who were able to pay high medi­ Ijead giving them the two halves of your Union assignment card, and Britain's Medicare system. who staged a bitter 23-day strike cal and hospital costs. when you have your gear stowed and are otherwise squared away, "The British doctor, while dis­ In 1962 in an effort to block Medi­ then take the time to check your emergency stations. Your number In Britain, where the national on the Station Bill usually corresponds with your number on the satisfied with his income, in gen­ care have learned to accept it, health plan has already been in Articles or Crew List. In addition to the Station Bill, maritime law eral believes that the health and even, in many cases, to active­ effect for 15 years, medicare is requires the Old Man to have a station card given to all crewmembers service has been a good thing for ly support it. One leading accepted in the same way Ameri­ before leaving on a voyage. However these cards are usually in a medical care in Britain'," the Canadian doctor said that if the cans accept Social Security. permanent frame over the man's bunk. article says. "The overwhelming provincial physicians were allowed Despite Britain's limited re­ majority of British citizens like to vote on Medicare' today, more sources, the Medicare plan has You would do well to follow this up by actually locating your fire station and finding out which boat you belong in and what your job and are grateful for the security than 80 percent would vote for It. been able to improve the nation's is. Emergencies don't always wait until you have had your first drill. the National Health Service offers Gone are the predictions of health. Take the fire and boat drills seriously, even if it means extra work. . . . The average citizen approves disaster and gloom spread by the The other nations of western Eemember that the lifeboats and other lifesaving gear are not there of the National Health Service Canadian Medical Association— Europe all provide free health because the shipowner wants them, but because the law requires him and, despite its faults, has no the same prophesies still being care for their people in one iform to have it for your protection—so take good care of all emergency desire to see it abolished." sent out by the American Medical or another. The whole idea of a equipment and know how to use it. Association. Thte only complaints government backing health service Some Problems coming from Saskatchewan doctors for its people is regarded as being Signals For Abandoning Ship The article goes on to point out now are positive ones. Doctors The abandon ship stations signal is: Seven or more short and one that there are still some problems are protesting the fact that the as normal and necessary as police long blast on the ship's whistle, followed by the same signal on the to be solved in the British Medi­ government can cut off free treat­ protection, fire prevention or sani­ general alarm system—meaning seven or more short and one long care system, in spite of its fine ment should the plan get into tation service is here. ring. Note here that you have two sources of power, steam and elec­ record to date. British patients money troubles. The United States, which has tric, just in case one should fail. The reason for the signal being often face long waiting lists to get led the world in so many fields, is The plan has been doing quite this long and complicated is so that you will not confuse it with into a hospital and waiting lists now on the threshhold of catching other signals, such as meeting or crossing, etc. This signal is used for doctor's appointments, accord­ well financially, however. Even up to the world in the field of in drills and in actual emergencies, and it means that you report to ing to the article. Normally high more impressive, it is fulfilling its health care for all its people. The your abandon ship station, suitably clothed and wearing a life pre­ British taxes have risen to help main job of protecting the health Medicare bill, expected to be server. After mustering at your assigned station you follow further pay for British Medicare, much of the province's people. In 1963 passed by Congress within the orders and instructions by the officer in charge. red tape is involved in the pro­ alone, more than two-thirds of year, but still being bitterly fought gram, and doctor's salaries are Saskatchewan's 940,000 inhabitants by the more selfish interests in Other Signals Used During Abandon Ship Drills And Operations not as high as they might other­ took advantage of the Medicare the American Medical Association, One Blast On The Whistle means: Lower boats when ready. This wise be, the article says. But all plan. will mark America's arrival on signal can be called the actual abandon ship signal if no orders to in all, it seems everyone is pretty The average cost per person in that threshhold. , the contrary are gfven. well satisfied. Two Blasts means: Stop lowering boats. During drills this signal Although it apparently does not usually means that you start hoisting the boat back up and swing it signal any change in the AMA's in. However there is another seldom-used boat recall signal which we staunch anti-Medicare position, will go into in a later column. the article is one of the most Three Blasts means: Dismiss from emergency stations. As a rule favorable ever to appear in the this is not given until you have secured all the emergency gear AMA Journal about British Medi­ covered the boats, etc. care. By Cal Tanner, Executive Vice-President Lifeboat Class 126 Graduates Successful graduates of Lifeboat Class 126 pose proudly after passing their tests for their Coast Guard lifeboat tickets with flying colors. The latest SlU lifeboat ticket holders are (front, l-r) Efrain Pagain, Manual Gonzalez; (middle) Dominiek Fois, Hecter Mendez, Eddy Cevasco, Robert O'Siriilvan: (rear) Jim Faust, Joseph Petrusewicz, Rod Poole and instructor Arne Bjornsson. , Inland Waters User Tax Proposed President Lyndon Johnson is once again trying to interest Congress in a waterway user tax which is designed to put the inland barge and towing industry at a competitive disadvantage with the nation's railroads. The SIU and inland water operators have long contended that this levy could easily force the barge industry out of business, leaving Uie inland freight business entirely in the hands of the rail­ roads. The President's user tax proposal marks the second time the Ad­ ministration has asked Congress for this type of levy. Last year Sec­ retary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon urged Congressmen to impose a two cent per gallon gasoline tax on the inland water vessels having a maximum draft of 15 feet or less. Congress, however, heeded the protests of the SIU and other interested parties and ignored the request. This year the President has resubmitted the waterway user propc^l as part of a tax package which is expected to yield about $300 million to the costs of truck, airline and waterway users. In putting forth his proposal, the President said the new levy would foster com­ petition on "more equitable and efficient terms" between different modes of transportation. Inland water carriers know that rather than "fostering competition," the new user tax could end up being their death knell. The operators have charged time and time again that a two-cent fuel tax could in­ crease their gasoline costs by as much as 20 percent. This type of hefty increase in operating costs could mean the difference between solvency and economic disaster. The Administration's unrealisic reasoning about the effects of the waterway user tax also came under harsh attack by a spokesman for the inland waterways industry this week. Challenging the contention that the tax would increage efficiency, Braxton W. Carr, president of the American Waterway Operators, pointed out that water carrier effieiency is inseparably entwined with the low costs charged to ship­ pers. The new user tax would eUminate this important advantage, and the shipping and consuming publiq would reap less of the bene­ fits that have been derived from this relatively Inexpensive form of transportation. ' The inland water carriers have also pointed^out that a tax on their industry is Onl.' the first sign of injurious legislation that they predict will plague the shipping industry in years to come. There is nothing to stop Congress from extending the user tax principle first to harbor craft and coastal shipping, and then to deep sea shipping itself. Should such an eventuality come to pass, it would be another major draw­ back in the U.S. fleqfs lon^ paipful struggle foi; supr^va|. �Kbruiy S, 1965 SEAFARERS LOG PaU rWeea SEAFARERS PORTS OF THE WORLD JANEIRO Famous Sugar Loaf Mountain stands high above the harbor in Rio De Janeiro overlooking the City. The 1,200-foot granite cone can be reached by cable car and offers a spectacu­ lar view. A similar mountain, Corcovado, is crowned by a statue of Christ. Seafarers enjoy going through the many fine shops and stores in Rio. Best buys for souvenirs are topazes, amethysts, alligator bags, wood carvings. There are some 200 churches in Rio. Nossa Senhora Da Penha, above, has 365 steps. The people of Rio enjoy watching the crowds go by v.'hile they sit and sip a cool drink at one of the many canbpy-shaded cafes that dot the city. Rio's Copacabana, with its mosaic walk is one of the world's most famous beaches. Rio De Janeiro, the cultural and spiriiual capital and chief port of Brazil is a sightseer's paradise. From famed Sugar Loaf Mountain, to some of the finest museums in the world, to the Copacabana and other fine beaches—-a few days ashore in Rio won't be dull for any Seafarer, Founded by the Portuguese on March 1, 1565, Rio is this year celebrating its 400th anniversary. From now until Christmas Day, each month will see a carnival or festival underway. Rio's Carnival, like the French Mardi Gras and the English Shrove Tuesday, is the pre-Lenten festival, bid­ ding farewell to meat. It is a wild, four-day spree wc)l worth seeing and participating in from February 27 to March 2. Rio and its four-million people have a reputation for being fun-loving, and ,the day and night life of Rio offer diversions of every port. As the song says, "What do you do on a rainy night in Rio?" West of Avenida Rio Branco, which is the city's main thoroughfafe running through t' e center of the city, near Largo Sao Francisco Square, and Praca (square) Tiradentes. are two theatres, movies, cafes, and several night spots. Further up the Avenida Rio Branco, near the southern waterfront, is the Municipal Theatre, a haven for music lovers from June to September. During the day, visitors to Rio should not miss the beaches. Avenida Beira Mar skirts the bay and runs for 2y2 miles along some of Rio's finest beaches — Lapa (with many cafes, cabarets and night-clubs), Gloria, Calete, Laranjeiras, Botafogo, Leme, and the famous Copacabana with its serpentine mosaic walk. Sugar Loaf Mountain, a massive granite, cone 1,200 feet high, can be reached by cable car and offers a spectacular view. The same is true of Corcovado (Hunchback Moun­ tain), crowned by the famous statue of Christ, which stands 2,000 feet above the city. Rio's many museums include the Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum (containing a zoo and aquarium) and the Museum of the Indian, showing the life of the Brazilian Indians. Rio also has one of the finest botanical gardens in the world. Like any large, metropolitan city, Rio has many shops and stores. The best buys in Rio for Seafarers seeking sou­ venirs are topazes, amethysts, aquamarine, tourmalines, al­ ligator bags and wood carvings. The best ways to get around town in Rio are by the color­ ful boudes (trolley-cars), and the lotacaos (private cars or station wagons) which run on regular routes at a fixed rate of 4 or 5 cruzeiros (less than a U.S. penny right now) and will pick up or drop off passengers anywhere along the route. HflJ SlU-manned Delta Line ships, like the Del Rio (above) make regular stops at Rio De Janeiro. The Touring Club of Brazil provides complete tourist information. �rue Sixteen SEAfARERS rebroii^iIMS LOG Senate Probers Condemn Doctor-Owned Drugstores All ButtonMi Up WASHINGTON—^The American Medical Association, which has been feverishly fight­ ing Government-sponsored medical insurance for the elderly, has seen fit to take care of its own by sanctioning the questionable practice of doctor-owned drugstores. Senate investigators have"^ been devoting a great deal of Senator Hart's committee has in a small town. Faced with a choice of stores to critical attention to the prac­ already condemned the rapid narrower patronize, the typical patient often tice of doctor-owned pharmacies in recent months. A U.S. Senate subcommittee has charged that drugstore ownership by physicians constitutes a "conflict of interest." In addition, Senator Philip A. Hart, the subcommittee chairman, has raised the possibility that doctors engaged in this type of financial enterprise may be violat­ ing antitrust laws. The subcommittee chairman has already forwarded evidence gained at these hearings to both the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department for pos­ sible prosecution under anti-trust laws. If prosecution isn't feasible. Hart has declared his willingness to submit new legislation to put an end to this all-too-common practice. growth of doctor-owned drug­ stores, and in some cases, doctorowned pharmaceutical companies have come under the scrutiny of the committee. Far from heeding this criticism, physicians have gone right on opening up their own drugstores. Captive Patients An idea of the shocking growth of this dubious practice comes from one newspaper account that found that there were 2,200 drug stores owned by doctors in 1960, as compared to 1,200 that existed previously. This figure didn't in­ clude pharmacies owned by wives, brothers, sisters and other rela­ tions of the doctor. A doctor-owned drugstore is an especially lucrative business deal Soviet Wheat Shipments Make New Orleans Top Grain Port NEW ORLEANS—Russia's crying need for wheat last year helped this Gulf port to lay claim to the title of the nation's No. 1 export grain and soybean port for 1964. As a result of the heavy export movement to the Soviet, grain shipments at New Orleans climbed 21 percent higher last year than in 1963. Four area elevators showed an export total for 1964 of 455,434,463 bushels, compared with 374,458,000 In 1963. Port offi­ cials estimated last year's movement through New Orleans at one third of the total U.S. grain export. New Orleans also topped the $2 billion mark In general cargo foreign commerce for the first time in history. Lake Charles also had a big year in 1964. Lake Charles moved about 600,000 tons of bagged -rice, for instance, marking a new high for the Louisiana port. Lake Charles* big grain export movement is rice, unlike New Orleans which handles many grades of grain. The Increase in export rice handling was more than 100,000 tons last year over 1963 at Lake Charles, with a further Increase expected this year. has no choice but to get his prescription filled at his physician's pharmacy. The loudest complaints about this doctor-pharmacy relationship are being raised by, first and fore­ most, legitimate drugstore owners who feel it violates every rule of the free enterprise system. If the legitimate druggist feels that he can get somewhere by appealing to the American Medical Associa­ tion for a fair deal, he had better look elsewhere. After showing hit son Jeff, 4, around Union headquarters No Wrongdoing? for the first time, Seafarer Jock Summers makes sure he is The AMA claims that the only well buttoned up against Brooklyn's frigid winter winds for time a drugstore-owning doctor their trip home. Summers, who ships in the engine depart­ can be called unethical, is when ment, last sailed on the Woeesta (Waterman). it can be shown that they have definitely steered a prescription to their own pharmacy. Disscussing this cozy doctor- Lower Wages Mean Less Profits druggist arrangement. Senator Hart said. "Apparently there are doctors who use monopoly pre­ scription power to exploit the patient, damage independent busi­ nessmen and enrich their own bank balance." The Senate Investigators also had sharp criticism for physicians Manufacturers who move their plants to the South to avoid who have sizeable interests in drug paying decent wages don't save any money, a recent study manufacturing companies. Al­ though the AMA got around to by an apparel industry economist has shown. In fact, the calling this practice illegal two runaway manufacturer may ^ years ago, the Senate probers actually lose money and yearn manufacturer to go South," the found about 5,000 doctors who for the good old days when study shows. "Total costs are not owned shares in drug firms. he had well trained, conscientious, likely to be reduced." Commenting on this equally and well paid union workers man­ The generally held belief that unethical practice, Senator Hart ning his machines. the combination of less unioniza­ declared, "a doctor's participation The research study denounces tion and lower wages in the South in the ownership and profits of results in higher profits for man­ . drug companies In his area as a fallacy the idea that compa­ agement is wrong, according to nies can save money by moving puts a financial decision in front the study. Runaway manufactur­ of him when he picks up a pen to their plants to the South. "There ers, it says, are dissatisfied with is no net advantage for an apparel write a prescription." their expansion in the South, and "You Get What You Pay For" Runaway Manufacturers Find By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS for which you pay 29 cents. If he gave the corn to the food nvanufacturers free, you still would pay 28 cents (provided they passed on Some enterprising food manufacturers have found ways to sell us the saving to you). The farmer at least gets a little greater return— air, especiaily in breakfast cereals and in "balloon" bread. Unlike your 17 per cent—from the price you pay for rolled oats to cook yourself. He gets about 4 cents from that 25-cenit box. local service station, the food manufacturers charge for air. Families who do need the small time-saving of ready-to-eat cereals, Among the leading products which sell you air are the various at least can save by buying the plainest type, without added-sweetening; ready-to-eat breakfast cereals in puffed form. In general, people are the largest box (individual servings cost about twice as much) and eating more of these and other ready-to-eat cereals and less of the the private brands of the consumer co-ops and supermarkets. For cooked cereals like oatmeal. But they are paying a high price for a example, co-op stores sell their own brand of wheat shreds for only little convenience, and in fact, often may short-change their families 30 cents for 24 ounces compared to 27 cents for 12 ounces of similar on nutrition. cereals under advertised brand names (in fact nvade by the same manu­ In recent years, the average family has increased its use of dry facturer). cereals by 36 per cent but has reduced use of hot cereals by 35 per The Balloon Bread Illusion cent, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department. Another optical illusion contrived by the fodd manufacturers is "bal­ What we need to realize is the high price charged for what may loon bread." This is a one-pound loaf baked in a IVi pound pan so it seem to be a large package of dry cereal, and the rapid rate at which expands to a larger volume. The additional volume, of course, is simply manufacturers have been increasing prices of these products. Just in air. We asked a bakery-industry representative why the industry wps the past several years, the price of a 12-ounce box of com flakes has pushing this type of bread. He explained that many mothers today gone up from 25 cents to 29. Prices of such products have risen about don't care whether bread is firm or soft, as is the balloon bread, but three times as fast as foods in general. simply want something to spread a filling on, for kids' sandwiches. In contrast, an 18-ounce box of rolled oats which you cook yourself, But it makes a difference in nutrition. Kids don't grow on air. Many costs 25 cents. It also is more nutritious. A 12-ounce box of ready-to- mothers may not realize that what seems like a large loaf or a large eat cornflakes for 29 cents gives you 1,300 calories of food energy and slice contains one-third less nutritional value. 27 grams of protein. An 18-ounce box of rolled oats gives you about Balloon bread may be satisfactory for your purposes if you buy it 2,000 calries of food energy, and 72 grams of protein. Thus, the protein knowingly, pay no more for it per ounce, and make up the nutritional in cornflakes costs about three times as much as that in oatmeal. difference in other ways. All bread is labeled with the actual weight, Worst buy of all, financially and nutritionally, are ready-to-cat and this is what counts, not the seeming size or volume. At least two cereals already coated with sugar. Sugar-coated puffed oats give you states—Oregon and Arizona—now require that balloon bread be labeled only 1.9 grams of protein per ounce, and sugar-coated cornflakes conspiculously as such, and California's alert State Consumer Counsel, only 1.25. This compares with 3.4 grams from plain puffed oats; 2t4 Mrs. Helen Nelson, is making a determined fight to have that atate from an ounce of plain cornflakes, and 4 from oatmeal. You can nvake require similar conspicuous labeling. money simply by having your kids sprinkle their own sugar on cereal, Take a look at some of the bread weights in the stores. You may be and they'll also have more protein from a bowl of cereal. in for a suiprlse. Not only can you be deceived by apparent aize but Not the least of the losers from the increasing use of ready-io-eat also by ci^nges in weight if a baker institutes a hidden price rise. For cereals is the farmer. While-the retail price of cornflakes rose about example, U.S. Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Ewan ClagUe, reports 54 per cent in the past IS yean, tfae faimer's share dropped from. 9: to 4 that in> one city, bakers recently'did not raise prices but changed the percent. He actually gets about 1;2 cents for the com in the cornflakes weight of a loaf fr<mi Ifi to 14 ounces.'- ' *a. '• • » ' • • t. ^. .. K . , The High Cost Of Air have -found that their profit mar­ gins are lower than they were in the northeast, even though they are paying their employees less. Everything Halved "Nothing will be gained by opening a factory in a low-wage region and paying the new group of workers half the wages of the old group if the new group pro­ duces only half as much as ^<1 old group did," the study asserts. "No matter how enticing the wage rate differentials appear to an entre­ preneur, a plant location in a lowwage area will make sense only if the competitive advantage derived from paying lower rates will not be wiped out by lower labor pro­ ductivity." Although wage rates in the South are about 19 percent lower than in the North in the apparel industry, the lower productivity of the lowipaid non-union workers more than makes up for the lower wage costs. In addition, manage­ rial skills are not as high, which leads to lower productivity, and capital, in the form of loans is also more expensive. Apparel manufacturers are slow­ ly learning that "you gets what you pays for," as the purchasers of their garments learned long ago. cMimuu.L J �Fcbnury t. INB SEAFARERS rag9 Berenleem LOG Health Group Blames Congressional 'Foot Dragging' Jobless Rate Declines^ Now Af 4.9 Percenf The key leafionally adjueted JoMess raita declined to 4.0 percent In December, toe Labor Department has reported, doeing 1964 witb a sHigbt but sustained half-year improvement In toe Job picture. The December jobleea rate marked only the third time in more than seven years that this key index had dipped under 0 peoxent. It rose to 5.1 percent In November 1957 as the nation slid into the 1958 recession, hitting a peek of 7.5 percent in July of that year. It was brought down to 4.9 percent only in February 1960 and in July 1964. The summary job figures, based on census surveys, showed 8.5 million unemployed. This was up by about 100,000, as expected. At 4.9 percent, the rate was down from November's 5 percent and on toe low side of the 4.9-to-5.2 percent range of the past half-year. In December 1963, the adjusted rate was 5.5 percent and 3.8 million were jobless. On the job side of the picture, a seasonally adjusted gain of 300,000 to an all-time high of 66.3 million in non-farm employment was recorded. On the basis of past seasonal movements, little change had been expected. In contrast, farm jobs fell by 750,000 to a total of 3.8 million as cold weather caused sharp cutbacks and a greater than seasonal decline. Teenage Rate Near 15% The^unemployment rate for adiflt women, down to 4.6 percent from 5.0 percent in November, was at its lowest point in nearly five years, the report said. The rate for adult men was unchanged at 3.5 percent, as low as in any other month since the summer of 1957, the Labor Department added. The rate for married men was 2.7 percent; it has ranged between 2.5 and 2.9 percent for the last 10 months, toe report said. The long-term unemployed—^those jobless 15 weeks or longer— totaled 800,000 in December, about 100,000 below the year-earlier total. Half of this group had been jobless six months or longer, the so-called very long-term jobless. 300,000 Deaths Yearly Attributed To Cigarettes WASHINGTON—^At least 125,000 Americans will die this year from the effects of cigarette smoking, and the new Congress will surely "avert its glance" from this shocking fact just as the last Congress did, imless there is a public clamor for action. Senator Maurine B. Neuberger (D.-Ore.) *ported, after a broad review of the groups which hold health impor­ has warned. evidence, that cigarette smoking tant, have the facts, and under­ The annual death rate from seriously imperiled health and stand the health implications of the side effects of smoking mi^t be as high as 300,000 Americans, it was disclosed here at a meeting of the National Interagency Coun­ cil on Smoking and Health. These figures represent "a national catas­ trophe," listeners were told. "Cigarettes kill people. And they kill people in very large numbers," Council members were heard. The interagency council is an alliance of 17 Federal agencies and non­ governmental associations con­ cerned with public health prob­ lems. "The United States Public Health Service knows this. The American Cancer Society knows this. The National Tuberculosis Association knows this. The Royal College of Physicians knows this. Physicians all over the world know this." But, Council head Emerson Foote and others tol4 members at the meeting, the limited propa­ ganda effort against smoking had been overwhelmed by the more than $200 million spent yearly on cigarette advertising. Tobacco State Congressmen By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Human Time Clock Plays Tricks It has long been known that a biological rhythm seems to control the activities of animals. We accept hibernation, migration, moulting, and other long-term phenomena as just the way animals behave. Recent studies of the animal world, including man, have uncovered some evi­ dences, however, of a daily rhythm which affects temperature, circu­ lation, and many other functions of the body. Perhaps the most familiar argument along these lines is that of the farmer who complained that his cows and chickens didn't read the papers or the clocks and couldn't tell when Daylight Saving Time began and ended. Daylight Saving did him no good, he said, because the animals went right on with their daily performance on "sun time" and he had to follow their desires rather than his. During World War II those who had to adjust to night or evening shifts complained about the time it took to get used to toe changed hours of sleeping and working. Nurses and others subject to differing houns complain of the same problem. Even mothers with small Infants have trouble adjusting to the biological clocks of their babies. Now comes a study from the Federal Aviation Agency which throws some new light on the matter. The problem arises from the speed and regularity with which we now cross two, three, or even four time zones in a single flight. Dr. James E. Orane, quoted in a recent issue of Medical World News, reports that jet pilots on east-west runs show many symptoms of fatigue, irritability, sleeplessness, appetite changes, and emotional instability. His study seems to relate these symptoms more to time changes than to any other aspect of the new air age. He reports also that many pilots prefer to fly the north-south routes because they have to make no adjustments to time. For most of us, these rapid and extreme adjustments do not take place often enough to cause much bother, but we do run into them occasionally. When we do, it is wise to allow enough time after reach­ ing the destination to permit our biological clocks to make at least some adjustment to the new environment. For those who no not like flying, this offers a good excuse to go by some other means of trans­ portation. In many situations on the home front we are called upon to make lesseer adjustments which many produce milder or more insidious changes. Illnesses, studying for exams, sleeplessness from whatever cause, changes in working hours, or a prolonged period of pressure all alter our daily routines and may lead to some diminution of effectiveness. * * * Most of us like to think that we are too tough to be thrown off stride by the loss of a little sleep. Dr. Carey's findings suggest that it may not be a matter of toughness at all, but rather .that we are as much at the mercy of our biological clocks as we are bound by toe ticking off of the seconds and minutes of the more familiar timepieces. All is not tost, however, for there, is substantial evidence that a little extra rest ^11 allow our biological timepieces to adapt to the conventional ones—if we will biit let them, according to Dr. William A^ MacGoU in MD Column, Group Health Association of America, Inc, Senator Neuberger also asserted that the tobacco industry had suc­ ceeded in frustrating attempts to discourage smoking. Because of the influence of "tobacco state Congressimen," she said, the last Congress did not provide the money requested by Surgeon Gen­ eral Luther Terry for the National Clearinghouse for Information on Smoking and Health. "Thus," she said, "one year from the delivery of the Surgeon Gen­ eral's imequivocal verdict against tihe cigarette. Congress has pro­ vided no funds for smoking edu­ cation, no regulations to warn the smoker or i>otential smoker of the hazards of smoking, no laws to in­ hibit cigarette advertising cam­ paigns, nothing, in short, but a di­ rective to the F.T.C. (Federal Trade Comrnission) to undo the steps which it had forcefully taken to fulfill its mandate to pro­ tect the consuming public." One year ago this month the Surgeon General's Advisory Com­ mittee on Smoking and Health re­ life expectancy. There was a sharp dip in cigarette sales following the report, but sales are now al­ most back to where they were a year ago. Some Quit However The per capita rate of cigarette consumption has gone down how­ ever, because, although sales are back to their former level, the U.S. population has jumped by some 3 million since that time. A recent survey of smoking habits which was sponsored by the National Interagency Council in­ dicates a 7 percent drop in cigar­ ette smoking by males over the last few years. Almost one in four smokers had apparently given up the habit in the last 10 years, and nonsmoking males now almost equal the smokers. There also ap­ pears to be a decline in the rate of women smokers of about 2 or 3 percent. The survey shows that even cigarette smokers favor a compul­ sory warning on cigarette pack­ ages and in advertising about the health dangers of cigarettes. Nine out of 10 want more education of adults and children on the health hazards of smoking. A sampling of medical stydents shows that 44 percent quit smok­ ing during a given period. "This," Dr. Terry said, "suggests that in the facts, the cigarette habit is reversible." Time For Education The time has come to start a national effort to persuade smokers to quit the habit, Dr. Ter­ ry told the group. Public Health officials believe the hazards of smoking must be recognized be­ fore smokers can muster the de­ termination to quit. The situation is considered similar to the prob­ lem of a doctor who must be hon­ est enough with a heart patient about his condition to encour.'i^e prudent behavior without scaring him to death. The council, chairman FoOte said, does not want a ban on ci­ garette advertising. It does believe, however, that legislation may be needed to require that warning be included im the ads. Pipe and cigar smoking seem to be so much less harmful, he continued, that they are not prime targets of the group. After cigarette ads were banned in Italy, the annual rate of sales increases fell from 6 percent to 1.5 percent, Foote added, so even a total ban on advertising would not produce radical changes in our economy. Such a modest effect as occured in Italy would cushion the blow to areas of the economy that lean heavily on cigarette making. Salty 'Pot' Found Under Red Sea A sort of underwater tea-kettle exists at the bottom of the Red Sea, scientists aboard a British research ship report. The milewide pool of hot water is also excessively salty, they say. The heat required to raise the water temperature in this under­ sea samovar is thought to be coming straight from the center of the earth. For thousands of years, they suggest, the depression has been trapping heat escaping from the earth's core. Vast earth movements a half million years ago supposedly split open part of the Red Sea floor exposing huge beds of salt. This dissolved salt acts as a blanket or heat baffle which holds in the heat that usually escapes from the center of the earth in the form of upward and outward convection currents. The temperature of the underwater pool is 111 degrees Fahren­ heit and eight times more salty than usual. The pool lies midway between Jidda, Arabia and Port Sudan at a depth of 7,200 feet. First 19J65 Lifeboat Class Mans Oars Snow and cold weather in the N.Y. area didn't stop the first SlU Lifeboat Class of 1965 from getting in a little "seatime" at Brooklyn's Mill Basin, new training center of the SlU Lifeboat and Upgrading School. Manning the: sweep ;oar. is Seafarer classmenf>ber Phil Frank. �PaKC Ei^teea SEAFAKERS Huge Business Profits Cited As Danger To U.S. Economy AEC Chairman Tells Congress Test Ban May Delay Nuclear-Built Canal WASfflNGTON—Before the U.S. can legally use atomic charges to dig a Panama Canal replacement renegotiation of the nuclear test ban treaty will be necessary according to the chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Also, a a practical charge, he said. great deal more testing and Whether even these test blasts Vcftrafeff 1^ iNf LOG Action In the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ ditions. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) "Lee" brand tires (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic Workers) WASHINGTON—The myth of the "profit squeeze" has been destroyed by the record-breaking net earnings ol the current business expansion but the "employment squeeze" is still a grim reality, accord--^ ing to AFL-CIO economists. which have been so eased that econombb sometimes find com­ For the first three quarters parisons between past and current of 1964 profits exceeded those in performances "extremely mbleadthe comparable period of 1963 by ing." a "whopping 21 percent, reaching "Higher and higher profits an all-time high of $32 billion for development will have to be done will prove permissible under the the third quarter," the AFL-CIO achieved through higher prices of first, he said. present test ban treaty is still In Department of Research points out special government favor are not It will take the US another five doubt. The treaty, ratified by more in a study entitled, "The Profits what America. needs today. The years to perfect and mass-produce than 100 nations so far, forbids existence of unused capacity cries Glut of Big Business." enough nuclear explosive to blast any blast likely to propel radio­ out not for more funds for those Depressing Effect a new sea-level canal between the active wastes across international who are likely to save or invest in Atlantic and Pacific oceans, AEC boundaries. "In fact," they add, "there b a future capacity, but for more in­ chairman Glenn T, Seaborg told growing fear that excessively come for those who will buy the New Treaty Needed the Joint Congressional Commit­ rapid Increases in profits will have things we are already capable of "Despite the progress in the tee on Atomic Energy. At least a depressing effect upon the econ­ producing . . . ," the article said. 3; $ four and maybe seven more test development of clean cratering omy, resulting, in time, in further Eastern All Lines blasts will be needed to perfect techniques," Seaborg said, "every unemployment and ultimately in (Flight Engineers) nuclear cratering detonation win declining profits." $> it release some radioactive material H. I. Siege! Profits usually reach a peak four to the atmosphere." Therefore, "HIS" brand men's clothes to six quarters after the start of a "large nuclear excavation projects, (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) general economic upturn, the ar­ particularly those near territorial ticle notes, but they were still boundaries, such as a new seaSears, Roebuck Company moving upward in the third quar­ level, trans-isthmian canal, would Retail stores St products ter of last year, "14 quarters after require an agreement with other (RetaU Clerks) ' the current expansion began." parties to the treaty." 3^ t t Stitzel-Weller DistiUeries Corporations—-or at least some Nuclear explosives detonated Seafarers sailing the North Sea "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Eik" of them—are so laden with cash underground form either craters between the Britbh Isles, Norway "Cabin StUI," "W. L. Weller" that even after boosting dividends CHICAGO—The past year was a or underground caverns, depend­ Bourbon whiskeys to record highs, retiring stock and and the Netherlands will be seeing good one for the port of Chicago. ing on the depth of the blast. Ex­ (Distillery Workers) bonds, sinking huge sums in new more and more strange activity The percentage growth in tonnage plosions designed to create a ditch plants and equipment, and buying going on there—^low flying aircraft 3^ 3i 3» and dollar value of shipments han­ for a canal could not be entirely J. R. Simplot Potato Co. other companies, they have -been trailing magnetic devices on long dled through the 1964 shipping contained underground however, Frozen potato products forced to turn to foreign markets cables, helicopters hovering close season was well above the rise reg­ but would vent radioactive debris (Grain Millers) for investment opportunities, the to the surface, and dynamite blasts istered by the combined Great into the atmosphere through so$ 3> 3) study in the January issue of the on the surface resembling depth Lakes ports, according to the Chi­ called "chimney" holes. Kingsport Press AFL-CIO American Federationist charges used against submarines. cago Association of Commerce and Undersea oil b the object. "World Book," "Childcraft" says. Need Big Blasts Industry. (Printing Pressmen) Cionded Picture Geologists have decided that the It was made clear that if nuclear Total tonnage handled through (Tjrpographers, Bookbinders) the port through August was 4.9 and not chemical explosives are And the profit figures would be North Sea's bottom is composed of (Machinists, Stereotypers) million tons, almost 90 percent used for a canal project to uproot even greater, the article declares, sedimentary, oil bearing rock, so 3^ 3^ 3^ above that of 1963's 2.6 miif the ground rules for determin­ the hunt b on all over the 220,000hills straddling likely routes, ex­ Jamestown Sterling Corp. tons for the same period. Ship­ tremely powerful nuclear devices ing them were unchanged from a square-mile area. Deep " water Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. ments were valued at $317 million would be required—devices with a few years back—particularly those drilling b scheduled to begin this Furniture and Bedding for 1964, up 24 percent from the yield of 23 to 30 megatons. governing depreciation allowances. year. (United Furniture Workers) $234 million in 1963. Finding oil beneath the sea b an involved process. Converted bomb­ During the same periods, ton­ ers are carrying magnetometers— nage handled by all Great Lake instruments for measuring mag­ ports rose from 26 million to 30 netic forces—at low leveb across million tons with a rise in dollar WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reject an em­ the sea's surface. Helicopters are value from $880 million to $1 ployer argument that the lockout be considered the employer's legal equivalent of the doing the same closer to shore. billion. worker's right to strike. "Shooting boats" are setting off Imports Up Arming the employer with The American Shipbuilding Co. Further, says the AFL-CIO brief, explosive blasts at three-minute Chicago registered its greatest of Chicago is the petitioner in the NLRB doctrine on the kinds and intervab so instrumenb on sebmic gain in imports, handling 2.1 mil­ the lockout as a legal offen­ case, which goes back to its db- extent of self-help available to survey ships can pick up and re­ lion tons through August, 64 com­ sive weapon in collective bar­ pute with Boilermakers' Local 374. employers has balanced conflicting cord data on the subsurface rock pared with 945,000 tons during the gaining, warned the AFL-CIO, In that dispute the National La­ interests. If Indeed it does not by studying how the sound and same months last year. Dollar would further strengthen the em­ bor Relations Board decided the favor employers. shock waves bounce around. value rose from $107 million to ployer against the union and in­ company violated the law in using $149 million. Import tonnage for crease shutdowns and industrial the lockout "as an offensive .all Great Lake ports for the same strife. weapon intended to force the aban­ periods rose from 10 million tons Locked Out Worker donment of the union's contract to 12 million, and dollar value The issue the Court has agreed demands and the acceptance of the climbed from $361 million to $424 to consider on its merits is, as employer's." million. stated in an employer petition, The NLRB found that the em­ In export totals, Chicago lagged whether a specific provision of the ployer could not reasonably have slightly in growth behind the Taft-Hartley Act should be con­ feared a union intention to strike other Lakes ports with a rise of strued as meaning that "an em­ and so its lockout was not legally 3 percent in tonnage and 14 per­ ployer lockout is a corollary of permissible as a defensive measure cent in dollar value. All other the employees' statutory right to to prevent customers' ships from portu combined rose 10.3 percent strike." The AFL-CIO offered its being tied up in its shipyard. in tonnage and 20 percent in dol­ views through an amicus curiae or Not The Same lar value on exports. "friend-of-the-court" brief. "We submit," declared the AFLCIO brief, "that the employer lock­ out b not in any sense the corol­ lary of the employees' statutory Tight to strike." Thb is so, said the AFL-CIO, whether viewed from the standpoint of the collec­ tive bargaining process or from the language and intent of the Taft-Hartley Act. '*••• With respect to bargaining power, the AFL-CIO adds, the right to strike is indispensable to the workers whereas the employer has many other powerful weapons SIU oldtimer Percy Foster (left) picki up hit first regular aside from the lockout. The em­ monthly $150 pension check at New York headquarters ployer can reject union demands, from SIU Rep. Ed Mooney. An SIU member since 1941, he can replace strikers with per­ Foster last sailed as chief cook aboard the Los Angeles manent replacements (scabs), he (Sea Land). A native of North Carolina he will spend his can unilaterally put into effect pro­ posals the union has rejected in retirement at his home in Schenectedy, N.Y. with his wife case of impasse. Emma. Undersea Oil Seekers Roam North Atlantic Shipping Up In Chicago During '64 AFL-CIO Seeks 'Lockout' Ruling First Pension Check �M, im SEAFARERS TMg9 Nteefeea tOQ Qoody Makers Lucky Piitchett, ship's delegate aboard the Halcyon Panther (Halcyon) believes that the ship was in the worst possible place in the world this past Christmas. "We were in the Per­ sian Gulf," he said, "and I can't thing of any place in the world I'd rather not be during Christmas. But," he went onto. say, "the steward depart­ di^s. At the same time, Mike gave Feyrl W. Ammons was recently ment, with a little help from special recognition to the chief reminiscing about his days of sail­ Th« bread, rolls and other pastry goodies are so delicious on the Halcyon Panther (Hal . that ship's delegate Lucky Pritcfcett was on hand to snap this picture when Night Cook and Baker Charles Locke (rear) set his latest batch out to cool. Chief Cook Les Burnett stands ready to make sure that he'll be the first one in line to sample Locke's latest efforts. TRUSTCO (Cemmodlty Tran(p«rta. tlon), Nov. SI—Chairman, John A. Zlarala; Socratary. Robort A. Banta. Brother Joe Martin elected to aervo as ship's deleeate and was extended a vote of thanks for a job well done. Two men quit one hour before aailinf In Galveston. Texas. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. AU bands requested to keep naUves out of crew's area. Vote of thanks to the steward department. J. L. REISS (Retss), Nov. IS-Chalrman, T. R. Irown; Secretary, Nona. R. Anderson. $9.90 In Miip's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment.. Medicine chest should be cheeked tor the outdated medioina aboard. Vote of thanks to tha Cap­ tain for the (Christmas cheers he sent. ST. LAWRENCE (St. Lawrence Car­ riers), Jan. S—Chairman, B. C. BrownInsi Secretary, H. Poderson. Ship'a delegate to see the Captain about poor mail service. Discussion on tire and boat drills. Discussion regarding food, menu and preparation of food. Vote of thanks to tha messman and pantryman for good service. DUVAL (Suwannee), Dec. 97—Chair­ man, Troy Savage; Secretary, S. E. Walsh. Brother Leslie B. Bryant Jr. was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a real good Christmas Dinner. Discussion on having sanitary water cooler faucet on forward end of ship. Need more water pressvue on lines. SULLIVAN BROTHERS (Gartland), Nov. 16—Chairman, Al Martlnsx; Sec­ retary, Merlin T. May. S9.50 in treas­ ury. No beefs reported. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Jan. I—Chairman, R. Hutchlns; Secretary, Star Walls. $30 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Jan. 1 —Chairman, Jake Levin; Secretary, ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Dec. 97— Chairman, James W. Barnett; Secre­ tary, C. E. Turner. No beefs and no OT disputes. Everything is running O.K. All hands would like to know from headquarters what if anything is being done about a new contract. They also would like to know about retirement plan and welfare and va­ cation Increases. Brother Peavy ex­ pressed his thanks for the flowers sent for his sister's funeral. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. OCEANIC WAVE (American Oce­ anic), Oct."" 11 — Chairman, Jamas Stewart; Secretary, Ira Brown. Dis­ cussion on repairs that have to be completed. Brother Clarence Pryor was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Don't Delay On Heat Beefs Now thflt the cold weather is here. Seafarers are reminded that heating and lodging beefs in the shipyard can be easily bandied if the ship's delegate promptly notifies the captain or chief engineer and shows them the temperature reading at the time. Crewmernbers who beef to themselves about the lack of heating but wait three or four days before making the problem known to a respon­ sible ship's officer are only making things tougher for themselves. The same applies when shipyard workers are busy around living quarters. Make sure you know where and when the work was done so that the SIU patrolman has the facts available in order to'make a determination. mate. "This guy really worries over a man if be gets sick in any way. He goes out of his way to make him comfortable and see that he gets the proper medical attention. Another vote of thanks to the chief mate." ^ ^ $ The crew aboard the passenger liner Del Norte (Delta) recently had a chance to view the film "Carnival in Rio de Janeiro." One of the passengers showed the film to the other pas­ sengers. Then the ship's delegate, Peter Gonzalez, if the crew Gomalei asked could also view the film and it was gladly loaned out. While on the subject of films, one of the crew members asked why they weren't seeing ' the movies provided for the passengers anymore. "We used to see all the movies they showed toprade," the crewman said, "but we havent seen any for several months." The 4 4 general consensus of the crew is, In other news from the ships at "We sure do miss those movies.' sea, Brother George Mike, ship's delegate aboard t. S. the Jefferson The ships delegate aboard the City Victory Our Lady of Peace (Liberty Navi­ (Victory Car­ gation) recently received some riers) says the praise from his shipmates. The crew expressed crew voted him a special thanks their thanks to for the fine Job he has done for the captain - for them, reports William S. Budd, being fair, pa­ meeting chairman. tient and tolerant when the ship Mike was laid over in The crew recently made a mo­ Fortaleza, Braiul, and stayed 21 tion aboard the Detroit (Sea-Land) days instead of the expected six to have ship's delegate Luis Her­ nandez see the chief engineer about the washing machine. It seems that LOC-A-RHYTHM: the wringer is not working prop­ erly, so the crew wants it repaired and the remainder of the machine checked over to see that it will continue to give good service with­ out breakdowns. the weather, cooperated nicely to make the day a very memorable occasion. Thanks to our wonderful gang In the galley, Pritchett (daimed, "we had a wonderful dinner. Steward Frank Kustura, chief cook Les Burnett, night cook and baker Charles Locke, third cook Charles Thrope and galleyman Edwin Simmons really put a lot of effort into making the Christmas dinner worthy of a meal to crow about. And on top of that," Lucky said, "tt actually rained all Christ­ mas Day." Any­ one that knows anything at all about the Pensian Gulf wm tell you, that Is Pritchett really Bomething to talk about, Luc^ and the entire crew on the Halcyon Panther Joined in the wish that all their union brothers had as nice a Christmas as they did, and extended to their brothers the very best for the new year. LivingAmong The Toilers i t ing during the war. He says he was aboard a ship in convoy when it collided with another vessel. The convoy was headed for Oran, North Africa, when the collision occured. Neither ship was badly damaged, he remembers, and both made it in to port with no trouble. Aboard the Hanover (Pan Amer­ ican Tankers), a hearty vote of thanks was given to 2d Engineer Amos for his ef­ forts in providing a Christmas Tree for the ship. The tree helped each man aboard to remember the Christmas sea­ son, and fill McCarthy him with the true sense of -Christmas, says ship's delegate J. J. McCarthy. Crews from ships that are happy to have hard working galley gangs aboard and have voted a special thanks to these brothers are aboard the Peon Transporter (Penn Navigation); Ridgefield Victory (Columbia); Chatham (Waterman); Seatrain Louisiana (Seatrain); Re­ becca (Maritime Overseas); Geneva (U.S. Steel Corp); Eagle Voyager (United Maritime); Floridian (South American & Carib.); John B. Waterman (Waterman); Fairport (Waterman); Producer (Marine Carriers); Los Angeles (Sea-Land); and Alcoa Runner (Alcoa). Lakes Fireman 4 During the ship's delegate re­ By Henri Percikow port to the crew in a recent meet­ live among workers ing aboard ship, the delegate of Where life ebbs in shadows the Globe Progress (Maritime And see waning petals Overseas) passed along the word In the depths of childrens' eyes. from the captain that he was very happy with the crew for the co­ operation and seamanship they all I share the conveyor belt— displayed, according to a report And feel the iron wheel from James McLinden, meeting Ride my bones, thundering The defiance of my brothers. secretary. I hear the cry Of the cheated And add my first. Accusing. My vision clear, I sing Of a chromed tomorrow Held in my calloused palm. WHAT l$IT? t Steve Theyet, ship's delegate aboard the Antinous (Waterman) praised the crew for their help in bringing in a clean.ship. "We have no beefs at all," he said. When the crew accepted the report, they also threw in a vote of thanks to Theyet for his fine work in repre­ senting them. Mike Fitxgerald, a member of the SIU Great Lakes District, poses for fellowcrewmember Fred Shan­ non's camera while stok­ ing a furnace on the steamer Henry R. Piatt (Gartland). �Page Twentx SEAFARERS Febnuij i. IMC LOG SlU Pacific Boatman Lauds Progress Achieved By Union 'Sea Daze' by Jim MOIM A tribute to the progress the SIU had made in winning a square deal for the American seaman and eliminating the inhuman conditions that prevailed on U.Si-flag ships less than 30 years ago was made in a recent letter to the LOG from William Wallis, a mem­ ber of the SIU Inland Boat-^ man's Union of the Pacific. the Great Lakes In the 1920's I would have never thought It "Everything we have today," he humanly possible to win the con­ Wallis has played his part says, "we owe to our Union. We ditions we have now, especially In the union movement's bitter struggle to secure better pay and working conditions for the U.S. seaman since he started sailing on MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Jan. 8—Chairman, J. Carrol; Secretary, E. Newhall. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Special vote of thanks extended to the entire galley force for a Job well done. Food and pastries are far above shipboard standards. First Assistant Engineer had cooperated 100% with the crew for aU minor and necessary repairs throughout the entire voyage. DEL CAMPO (Delta), Dec. 27 — Chairman, Pete Piasclk; Secretary, D. Robinson. Brother J. Skinner was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), Jan. 7— Chairman, Esteban Cruz; Secretary, Leo Bruce. S6.5S In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for a Job well done. KENMAR (Calmar), Dec. 20—Chair­ man, Edward Cantaral; Secretary, V. Douglas. $5.30 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Brother T. A. McNea was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crewmembers asked to donate $1 each at payoff to Captain to reim­ burse him for TV repairs. Vote of thanks extended to Brother M. Knickman, former ship's delegate. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Jan. 3—Chairman, John F. Wiillams; Sec­ retary, J. G. Lakwyk. One man hos­ pitalized in Rio de Janeiro. No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. DEL NORTE (Delta), Dec. 20 — Chairman, James L. Tucker; Secre­ tary, Bill Kaiser. Department dele­ gates reported that everything is run­ ning smoothiy. $165.25 in ship's fund and $30.02 in movie fund. Brother Joseph N. Powers was elected to serve as ship's deiegate. DEL VALLE (Delta), Dec. 27 — Chairman, Joseph M. McLaren; Sec­ retary, Ramon Irlzarry. No beefs and no disputed OT reporter by depart­ ment delegates. AU hands were re­ quested to keep all doors locked in passageways, and to keep the natives out of living quarters. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Christmas Dinner. PANOCEANIC FAITH (Panoceanic Tankers) December 15 — Chairman, Harry Scholes; Secretary, Kenneth Collins. Ship's deiegate resigned and Brother C. T. Feary was elected to serve in his piace. $11.65 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. should always remember our on deep sea ships. We have also brothers who gave their lives in gained considerable progress on the bitter fight that won us our inland water shipping. We've come a long way, but we did it all our­ present conditions." The Pacific IBU veteran, who selves. The shipowners never gave has been sailing in the steward us a thing." department for most of his 40 years as a seaman, thinks the Union's younger members should have better knowledge of what conditions were like on board ships before the SIU got its start. Back in those days, Wallis re­ members, a seaman had to make up the time he took for his coffee It looks like the sea is proving break. This meant that he had to work an extra hour every day in to be an irresistible attraction to addition to his regular watch. To­ the family of Seafarer Marium H. day, Wallis declares, everyone Del Prado. After sailing for years takes the coffee break for granted. as a veteran member of the en­ Another one of Wallis' memories gine department, Del Prado re­ revolves around "field day," a cently watched with pride as his practice which no SIU oldtimer 18-year old daughter Margaret will ever forget. Every Friday, all started her own career in the maritime service. the seamen on board, regardless While Margaret won't actually of their ratings, turned to for a .sougeeing and holystoning session. be sailing, she will be busy with To holystone, a seaman got down maritime matters as one of the on his hands and knees to clean newest members of the Spars, the the wooden decks with a mixture distaff service of the U.S. Coast of sandstone, water and elbow Guard. Her swearing-in was a note-worthy oc(>asion since she grease. will be number 21 on the Spar Seamen of that period had to roster. endure living conditions which During World War II the Coast seem completely intolerable in the Guard recruited over 8,000 Spars light of the standards fixed in to­ to help with clerical and other ad­ day's SIU contracts. Wallis recalls ministrative tasks. With the comhow the coffee and milk laid out for night lunch was more often than not, cut with water. "About the ony think we didn't have to put up with at that time was the custom of bringing your own 'Donkey's Breakfast' (mat­ tress) when you signed on board ship," he says. Other typical hard­ ships that yesterday's seamen en­ dured were the old blue sheet and the cheese cloth towels that were Margaret Marius next to worthless and twice as Dei Prado Dei Prado irritating. One of the worst evils that ing of peace. the tanks of the plagued seamen during those days Coast Guard's feminine service was the old crimp system, Wallis declined until they were practi­ remembers. Once you ended up in cally at the vanishing point this a crimp's hands, you could never year when 19 women answered count on seeing any of your earn­ the Spar roll call. In an effort to revive the glam­ ings. or arm of the service, the Coast Wallis thinks that the best con­ Guard has decided to triple its ditions he ever found during that membership and has decided to period were on the vessels under enlist 40 new recruits. Miss Del the jurisdiction of the old Ship­ Prado, who has been a secretary, ping Board. Today, however, the had the honor of being one of the progress made by the SIU even first new members. Sworn in as makes those vessels look like a yeoman storekeeper, she will be hard-time ships. assigned to a clerical post in New Looking back on the amazing London, Conn, after boot training achievements gained by the SIU at Bainbridge, Md. in the relatively short time it has The name Spans was coined been in existence, Wallis says, from the Coast Guard motto "When I remember the old days. Semper Paratus ("Always Ready"). Seafarer Sees Daughter Take Oath As Spar Notify Union On LOG Mail BELOIT VICTORY (Marine Man­ agers), Dec. 20—Chairman, A. Ellingsen; Secretary, Z. Y. Ching. Some disputed OT in deck department. Mo­ tion to have headquarters check on the matter of ship being overloaded with cargo, making it unsafe for the crew. ROBIN COOOFELLOW (Robin Lines), Jan 3—Chairman, W. Wal­ lace; Secretary, E. Conrad. Ships treas­ urer reported that there is $3.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Mo-, tion made not to pay off until a meet­ ing is held with the patrolman and food representative. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Special thanks to the baker. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate for a Job weU done. As Seafarers know, copies of each issue ot the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers congriigate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, four copies of the LOG, and minutes forms are then air­ mailed to the agent in the next port. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various (quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. ^ always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing li.sts "Well sweetheart, to tell you the truth, I'm not exactly in full command of the ship .. who were so helpful while I was laid up. My wife and sons also ap­ preciate everyone's kindness To Tha Editor: and extend their thanks. The Welfare check which I James T. Regan Wife Grateful For SIU Benefit received from the SIU after the t 3^ 4. death of my husband, Charles Adams, was a great help and comfort to me and my family. Pensioner, Wife I don't know how to express my Grateful To SIU personal thanks to the SIU and To The Editor: especially the representatives As a pensioner, it is indeed in Baltimore. They gave im- wonderful to see how much a union does for its members 1 that have retired. We just re­ ceived a $25 Christmas bonus and feel that it is not just any union that will do this for its e Editor members. The regular pension checks have been arriving reg­ - ^ ularly, and we are very happy All letters to the editor for to have this Income when both publication in the SEAFARERS of us are too old to work. We both wish you all the very best LOG must be signed by the and a happy New Year. writer. Names will be withheld Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Johnson upon request. 4" 4" 4" measurable help to me during my husband's illness and dur­ ing the time of my grief. I would have written this let­ ter much sooner, but I find it still hard to believe Charles is dead. I thank the SIU for its generous assistance in addition to all it' has already done for me, and my husband, in the past. Marie Adams 4" 4" 4" Illness Benefit Draws Praises To The Editor: I would like to express my deep appreciation and gratitude to all the members and officials of our union for their efforts to help me during my periods of illness. My only wish is that my next 25 years in the SIU will be as good as the past 25 years. To one and all I extend my best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. John H. Hunt ft Flowers, Note Bring Thanks To The Editor: I would like to thank the crew and officers of the Transerie for their kindness in send­ ing flowers and a message upon the death of my mother, Mrs. Juana' Rivera. Their kindness is greatly appreciated. G. Troche 4» t 4« Tours Europe On SIU Pension To The Editor: I would like to thank the SIU for all it has done for me since I retired as a member of the Raiiway Marine Region. I have been able to see Europe, which would not have been possible if it weren't for the pension plan. 1 am having a wonderful time touring Germany. My thanks to a fine union. Charles J.' Grant 4) 4" 4" Union Praised As Good Host To The Editor: My family and I wish to ex­ tend our most sincere thanks to the SIU for the wonderful dinner we received and enjoyed To The Editor: on Christmas Day in Tampa, I would like to thank the Fla, Our thanks also to the crewmembers and officers who Union for being a most gener­ played an important part in sav­ ous host. ing my life when I had a seri­ Steve Sawchuck, Sr. ous accident aboard the Del Monte. In addition, I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the WRIIKtO Strangers Hospital in Rio for the excellent treatment I re­ ceived while a patient there, as well as the SIU representatives Seafarer Lauds Del Monte Crew imlas �•# B, im SEAFARERS LOG-A-RHYTHM: With AU My Heart By Robert L. Swords The foUowing Log-A-Rhythm waa writtetn by Seafarer Robert L. Sword who aaUa in the deck department. My heart belongs to you because you are so dear to me. And I am happy darling, in your loving company. I like to listen to your voice, and gaze into your eyes. And every card or letter is another sweet surprise. 1 like to walk with you at night when stars are all around. And share my fondest thoughts with you, without the slightest sound. You are the inspiration for whatever good 1 do, And every worthwhile deed is one I dedicate to you. And when the days are dreary and we have to be apart. Your loving faith and trust provide the sunshine in my heart. OCEAN DINNY (Maritime Overseai), Jan. ll^Chairman, Aiphensa Piontek; Secretarc, Thomas Uiisse. Ail repairs were completed. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. OUR LADY OF PEACE (Liberty Navigation), Dec. 27—Chairman, C. J. Quinnt; Secretary, J. W, McDonaid. Sime disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Brother C. J. Quinnt to retain ship's delegate job. Vote of thanks was given to the entire steward de­ partment for their efforts to put out one of the finest Christmas day din­ ners that could match that of any SIU ship afloat. HENRY (Progressive), Jan. 3 — Chairman, J. Deweil; Secretary, V. Swanson. No beefs and no disputed OT. Everything is running smoothly. Patrolman to be contacted about having the ship fumigated. Vote of thanks to the steward departent for the excellent Thanksgiving Dinner and Christmas Dinner. Perkins; Secretary, Robert Creel. Ship's delegate reported that every­ thing is running O.K. tl9.03 in ship's fund. Brother Robert Creel was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good food and very good service. RiDCEFlELD VICTORY (Columbia), Jan. 10—Chairman, T. W. Hinson; Secretary, L. A. Bahm. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Mo­ tion made that if water tanks are not cleaned in Calcutta, old crewmembers and new crewmembers will not sign on. Vote of thanks to the steward department. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), Jan. 14—Chairman, Felix J. Van Looyi Secretary, Joe Reghetti. S2 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT I •i reported. Ship should be fumigated for roaches. COLORADO (Waterman), Dec. Chairman, T. Buckley; Secretary, D. W. Libby. No beefs reported by department delegates. New mixer was supposed to be put on board but this hasn't been done. ALCOA EXPLORER (Aicoa), Dec. 30—Chairman, J. S. McRae; Secretary, Y. E. Padraza Jr. No disputed OT and no beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the wonder­ ful meals, especially Christmas and New Years. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Jan. -12—Chairman, J. J. McCarthy; Secre­ tary, J. O. Lakwyk. Brother Henry P. Lopez was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. LUCILLE Bald), Jan. MARINE (U.S. Shipping), Jan. 3— Chairman, E. L. Johnson; Secretary, BLOOMFIELD (Bloom4—Chairman, Woodrow Faff* tireatf-OM African Elephants Impress Adventure-Loving Seafarer The exotic and mysterious sights that abovmd In the interior of Africa have never been able to lure many Seafarers into the back-country areas of the danger-filled "dark con­ tinent." After hearing tales of rampaging wildlife, set against the background jof some of the wildest jungle and bush"* country in the world, the often encouniters thrills and ex- been set down In front of the average SIU man quickly periencee that he will remember group by some unseen power concludes that the safest thing is to keep within an hoiu:'« travel of where his ship is moored. However, the adventurous Sea­ farer, who doesn't mind taking his chances against the unknown. F. J. "Whitey" Johnson. Most repairs have been taken care of. One man hospitalized at Midway. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine de­ partments. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Jan. 10—Chairman, M. M. Cross; Secretary, H. Connolly. Ship's delegate reported that all is O.K. There is some disputed OT in the en­ gine department. Motion made for in­ crease in pay and OT rates on ail tankers. Overtime to be paid for work done below floor plates in the engine room. SACRAMkNTO (Oriental Exporters), Jan. 1—Chairman, C. P. Diitz; Secre­ tary, Wm. H. Thompson. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Discussion about ordering a new washing machine. MAYFLOWER (Mayflower), Jan. 10 —Chairman, R. Williams; Secretary, R. Sanchez. $12.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Crew would like clarifica­ tion on articles pertaining to SIU contract. Patrolman to check on launch service. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Jan. 3 — Chairman; D. Dean; Secretary, J. L. Morgan. 36 in ship's fund. $10 in movie fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. Brother Daniel Dean was elected to serve as ship's delegate. LA SALLE (Waterman), Jan. 11— Chairman, J. L. Hodges; Secretary, I. C. Bridges. Ship's delAate reported that everything is running smoothly. Motion made that officials negotiate for a substantial wage increase. Dis­ cussion about dirty water. LOG SPITFIRE (American Bulk), Dec. 28 —Chairman, Robert Rutherford; Sec­ retary, Arthur Schuy. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job weU done. ALCOA MARINER (Aicoa), Dec. 13 —Chairman, C. E. James; Secretary, Raymond Prayer. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Bill Sharp was elected to serve as ship's delegate. WARRIOR (Waterman), Dec. 13— Chairman, Waiter Sibley; Secretary, M. B. Elliott. One man was sent to hospital In Port Said then was re­ patriated and sent back to the States. Some disputed O'T in deck and engine departments. Motion to have AB's paint quarters Listead of the wipers. painting them. Lald-Up Seafarers Get Benefits A Drydocked Seafarers in the Galveston USPHS hospital always look forward to the weekly visit of the SIU Welfare plan rep, not only for the benefit payments and cigarettes whicn he always brings, but also for the extra help that makes a laid-up Seafarer's stay 1n the hospital more endurable. In the photo above, Seafarer Estuardo Cuenca, (seated right) helps Welfare rep Phil Reyes distribute benefits to SIU patients ^l-r) Thomas F. Allen, Jr., GUbeit Delgado, Jocob Linseomb and Frank A. Cuellar. for years. George Scott is an SIU member who fits into this last category. A member of the stew­ ard departmeiit, Scott actually Jumped at the chance to see some of Africa's ftiost fabulous wildlife in its native environment, and re­ turned with unforgett able memories of his trip. Although he made the trip without injury, Scott reports his unusual sight­ seeing excursion had its uncom­ Scott fortable moments when the threat of danger from the surrounding bush coun­ try came uncomfortably close. But, as a result of his trip into one of South Africa's famous wildlife reserves, he is probably one of a very few Seafarers who has ever seen African elephants roaming wild in all their majestic splendor. Scott was jnvited to join the trip to a game reserve by a group of friends he had met in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Travel­ ing in two rented cars, the party made its way inland to the wild­ life reserve in the Aldo area. Last Refuge The South African government has, established these reserve areas to preserve the country's wildlife in a peaceful, undis­ turbed setting, similar to that which existed before the arrival of modern clviliziation. The re­ serves were created to protect the fast disappearing herds of ele­ phants, lions, giraffes, etc. which once flourished before the mod­ ern cities and farms began to spread across the countryside. When Scott and his party ar­ rived at the Aldo reserve, they were directed to the area where the elephants were known to feed every evening. To Insure the ap­ pearance of the mammoth beasts, game wardens from the reserve laid out a healthy supply of oranges which the elephants rel­ ished as a delicacy. Since the only thing a tourist can legally shoot in a game re­ serve is a camera, special observa­ tion platforms have been erected for their use. Scott's party .was guided to a large concrete plat­ form behind a high fence con­ structed from poles. The people In the party mounted the plat­ form which overlooked the feed­ ing area, and a game warden ad­ vised them on which areas to keep a sharp eye peeled. The party settled down to wait, but after a few hours the sun began to go down and still noth­ ing had happened. As Scott began to grow more and more dubious about the existence of the ele­ phants, the game warden kept telling the group, "keep looking, keep looking." Since there was nothing else to do, they could only follow his advice. Out of The Gloom After a long period of inactiv­ ity, ScotJt was con.pletely startled to suddenly see a gigantic buli elephant suddenly materialize out of the gloom. Its huge mass stand­ ing out against the darkening sky, the giant animal seemed to have without a sound. This eerie scene soon assumed normal proportions as other ele­ phants began to move into the area and started to gobble up the oranges. About 18 of the beasts Joined the herd. Scott recalls that there were several bulls, but one well-scarred veteran was the leader since he kept herding the rest around the area. According to Scott, the African elephant is much bigger than the ones Seafarers commonly see in India. They have much bigger ears and coarse black hair covers most of their bodies. When they appear out of the night almost without a sound, there isn't any­ body who could fail to be im­ pressed, Scott declares. The party \/atched the ele­ phants breathlessly until it be­ came pitch black. At that point, special lights were turned on, but the big beasts kept right on feed­ ing on the oranges. Finally, the game warden announced that it was time to go. Scott remembers that the group was so fascinated by the sight of the herd that everybody insisted on staying to watch some more. The warden, however, firmly insisted they leave immediately. Playful Beast When pressed for an explana­ tion, the reserve official told the group that the big battle-scarred bull that led the herd had the habit of leaving the dinner session and circling around in the dark­ ness to the little road that led into the reserve. Once he arrived at the road, he liked to play a joke on unwary motorists, by catching their vehicles with his tusks, and using his trunk^for added leverage, tip them over. The game warden war.ied them, that if they didn't leave with him, it was entirely possible that they might end up spending the night being terrorized by the "playful" mastadon. Scott's party took this advice to heart and left immediately. How­ ever, while they were traveling down the road leading away from the reserve, the car he was in got a flat. The'adventurous Seafarer admits that at this point be began to worry, and started wondering if the giant bull's diet included human beings as well as oranges. A passing Boer farmer helped fix the flat, and the frightened party broke several speed records in leaving the reserve area. Al­ though he had another opportu­ nity to take a second trip back to the reserve, Scott's memories of that endless wait in the disabled car with a huge elephant roaming nearby was enought to keep him within close distance of his ship. Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill or injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying illness or In­ jury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by law. �Page Twenty-Tw* SEAFARERS A • wmjk. nF fcg ^^ All of the following SlU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $?5 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Kenneth Oakley, born November Kenneth Lee Murphy, Jr., born Ima Colls, born December 5, 1964, to the Jose R. Colls, Lares, November 17, 1964, to the Kenneth 29, 1964, to the Richard B. Oakleys, Elberta, Mich. Lee Murphys, Norfolk, Va. Puerto Rico. 4" 4" !• 4 4 4 4. 4 4 Ira Irick, born December 12, Karen Yates, born December 13, William Capo, born December 27, 1964, to the Edward H. Yates, 1964, to the Ira Irleks, Wyandotte, 1964, to the Jose E. Capos, Ponce, Michigan. Groesbeck, Texas. Puerto Rico. 4" 4 i 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Jacquelynn Daniel, born Decem­ . April Ingram, born December 21, Paula Cronan, born September 21, 1964, to the Williiam P. Cro- ber 5, 1964, to the Jackie E. Dani­ 1964, to the Robert Ingrams, Los els, Houston, Texas. nans, Philadelphia, Pa. Angeles, Calif. 4 4 4 The deathb of the following Seafarers have been reported Donald Filarski, born December to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary 20, 1964, to the Donald Filarskis, Posen, Mich. card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Wilmer Gene Black, 36: Brother Black died August 11, 1964, in the John Sealy Hos­ pital, Galveston, Texas, of acci­ dental causes. A member of the steward depart­ ment, he joined the SIU in 1946. He is survived by his w i f e, Mrs. Betty Joyce Black. Burial was in the Fort Parker State Park Cemetery, Groesbeck, Texas. 4 4 4 Roy Robert Richardson, 51: Heart disease proved fatal to Brother Richard­ son on August 13, 1964 on Poydras Wharf, New Orleans. A mem­ ber of the SIU since 1942, he sailed in the deck department. He is survived by his sister. Bertha Dean Richardson. Burial was in the Ponchatoula Cemetery, Ponchatoula, La. 4 4 4 Daniel Joseph Sheehan, 41: Brother Sheehan succumbed to Injuries received in a fall at the Duval Medical Center, Jackson­ ville, Fla., on Sept. 2, 1964. A member of the Union since 1942, he sailed in the deck de­ partment. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Avis J. Sheehan. Burial was in the Groton Cemetery, Groton, Mass. 4 4 4 Charles Edward Ackerman, 52: Brother Ackerman succumbed to heart disease on Sept. 9, 1964, aboard the Steel Advocate while docked in Baltim 0 r e, Md. A member of the deck depart­ ment, he joined the SIU in 1948. Doris Sherby was named administratrix of his estate. Burial was in the Redeem­ er Cemetery, Baltimore', Md. 4 4 4 William Rhett Bates, 44: Brother Antonio J. Diocson, 52: Brother Bates died July 30, 1964, In the Diocson succumber to heart failure South Carolina in the Cherry State Hospital of Hill Hospital, a liver ailment. N.J., on Aug. 15, A member of the 1964. A member engine depart­ of the SIU In­ ment, he joined land Boatmen's the Union in Union since 1960, 1946. He is sur­ he sailed as cook. vived by his He is survived mother, Mrs. by his wife, Mrs. Anna Bates. His Ida Diocson. His place of burial is not known. place of burial is not known. 4 4 4 Luis Moreno, 66: Brother Mor­ eno died Aug. 29, 1964, in Greenpoint Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y., of natural causes. A mem­ ber of the deck department until he retired in 1956, he joined the union in 1938. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Mrs. Luisa Moreno. Burial was in the Mount Olivet Ceme­ tery, Queens, N.Y. 4 4 4 Clarence Everitt Tobias, 44: Brother Tobias died Sept. 15, 1964, in Bremen, Germany, of natural causes. A member of the deck depart­ ment, he joined the SIU in 1944 in Norfolk, Va. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Beatrice Pontiac. He was buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Cheboygan, Micfi. FebnuuT 9, U6f LOG David Irvine, born January 3, 1965, to the David M. Irvines, Staten Island, N.Y. 4 4 4 Frederick Myers, born Septem­ ber 29, 1964, to the Frederick V. Myers, Ypsilanti, Mich. 4 4 4 Jeanne Teeple, born October 20, 1964, to the Lehman J. Teeples, Brimsley, Mich. 4 4 4 Betty McGowan, born December 7, 1964, to the Blanton L. McGowans, McCool, Miss. 4 4 4 Le Ann Guillory, born October 17, 1964, to the Willie B. Guillorys, Lake Charles, La. • 4 4 4 Pamela De Vogel, born October 28, 1964, to the Joseph De Vogels, Superior, Wis. 4 4 4 Daniel Francis Jockum, born April 19, 1964, to the Daniel Jockums, Secaucus, N.J. 4 4 4 Susan Mary Ciagio, born No­ vember 29, 1964, to the Marion Ciaglos, Newark, Calif. 4 4 4 Ramon Anthony Reyes, born No­ vember 19, 1964, to the Ramon Reyes, Bronx, New York. 4 4 All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits wheitever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Charles Hankel John Mador Paul Lacy ' Carl West USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK E. Avery S. McMlUan Wlllard Blumea Benito Mendez S. DlBella S. Mylollopoulos W. Davis A. W. Nelson Robert Dillon Stanley F. Ostrom M. Flngerhut James Pardue George Pltoun Domlnlek Foise W. Renny S. Friedman A. Reyes Kenneth Galney T. Prezeveteb A. Gomes Raymond Ruppert J. Gonzalez V. Sanabrla B. T. Hamback Gerald R. Schartel Al. Haboll Louis F. Smith C. Johnson Julius Swykert Eric Johnson A. Vecchione A. Karczewskl S. Vecchione Juan Lelba G. Warren Fox Lewis, Jr. R. Waters Thomas Lowe C. Wayne Frank Mazet M. E. Makatazy USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Norwood Barbour Jay W. Short Robert E. Brush Joseph E. Townsehd Eddie S. Game Harvey Trower Joseph Scovel WlUlam A. WlUlams USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Glen O. Powell J. T. Cochran Joseph Richards Ray E. Curtis Malcolm Stevens Israel Farhl Frank Tostl L. Grlbbon C. F. Tallman Ludolf Gailis Walter Sprinkle W. D. Jefferson Frederik Ouweneel Hugh C. Grove J. P. Pettus 4 Robert E. Miller You are asked to in touch 4 4 4 with your famiiy. They are anxious James Sutton, born January 3, to hear from you. Anyone knowing 1965, to the Russell E. Suttons, his whereabouts is also asked to get in touch with him. Fairchance, Pa. 4 Harold Thllhom . Gerald Wax USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Henry D. Adams Luke LeBlanc ' Howard A. Bergine Howard J. Knox Daniel H. Bishop Charles M. Lambert PhUlip E. Broodus Lawyer McGrew Joseph G. Carr William J. McKay John R. Chatrow George L. Lemore USPHS HOSPITAL C. E. Cummlngs Phillip C. Mendozo BALTIMORE. MARYLAND Celestine DeSouza Gerdld H. Navare Antonio DiNlcola Leon J. Penton Gene Adklns Edward C. May Oliver S. Flynn J. H. Prudhomrae Willie Albert Walter M. Mitchell MarshaU Foster James J. Redden Claude Bibb Tony M. Nerosa Leonard J. GardenalFloro^Reynoldo Arthur Boturo Dorsey Paugh Antonio Carrano Joseph Pozzeroll James G. Gautreau William C. Roach William P. Cronan Ashby H. Southers Cesar A. Guerra Donald R. Sanders Claude Sturgis Stanlon L. Gulce Freidof FondUa Luke B. Scariano Samuel Tate Gorman Glaze Otis J. Harden Hamilton Seburn Edgar L. Gore Garldencio Plflis Carle C. Harris Chester J. Seymour Paige C. Toomey Martin L. Havey Roy A. Hood Daniel Summers Servanda P. Trujlllo Benjamin Huggins H. F. Van Natter Arthur F. Hlers Kelly L. Walburn Nolan Hurtt Harold L. Justice Carlie W. White Clyde Ward BJmer Koch Irvy P. Keller Otto Williams Julio M. Lazle Roberto Lopez USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA BRIGHTON. MASSACHUSETTS V. Chamberlain Claude Valladares Ruel G. Barr Edwin Glaze Leo O. Benison Wm. H. MacArthur John Harty Mervil H. Black Mlkade Olenchik VA HOSPITAL Angela. Clfarelll Augustus P. Power LONG BEACH. CALIFORNIA Bolesiau J. Dzelak H. E. Thompson Raymond Arsenault Robert G. Farrar Paul L. Whitlow George C. Foley Calvin J. Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL Emll J. Glaser FORT WORTH. TEXAS Benjamin Debler Max Olson USPHS HOSPITAL Abe Gordon . Charles Young JACKSONVILLE. FLORIDA Thomas Lehay J. C. Laseter P. C. Lee SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR R. B. Pardo H. L. Grizzard STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK O. M. Ames G. C. Maddox Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen USPHS HOSPITAL Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Edward Harriman M. Dikun N. D. Sllversteln PINE' CREST HAVEN NURSING HOME T. C. Plas COVINGTON. LOUISIANA USPHS HOSPITAL Frank Martin DETROIT. MICHIGAN U.S. SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL LeRoy Axline John Jamleson WASHINGTON. D.C. Shelton Berlanger George Kohler William Thomson Charles Cochran Clarence Lenhart Ruben Davis William Long EAST LOUISIANA HOSPITAL John Goethals Pettrlna Novak JACKSON. LOUISIANA Kenneth L. JohnsonAhmed Oudelf Donald Sander Paul MacArthur, born January 6, 1965, to the John J. MacArthurs, Taylor, Mich. 4 Donald Rltcey John Santry John Smith 4 4 4 4 Kent Barton, born September Carl D. Lesley $1 4 4 29, 1964, to the Rodney B. Bartons, Your sister, Helen Hunt, is Eugene Clifton Williams, 24: Houston, Texas. anxious to hear from you and Brother Williams died Sept. 16, 4 4 4 would like to know your where­ 1964, in Brook­ Annette Doughty, born Decem­ abouts. lyn, N.Y., of nat­ ber 6, 1964, to the Micl^ael R. 4 4 4 ural causes. A Doughtys, Westlake, La. member of the Albert Paige SIU since he Your mother is failing in health joined in 1962 in and Mrs. Ann Waselchuck is Houston, he anxious to know your whereabouts. sailed in the en­ Write to her at 135 Lawton Ave., gine department. Headquarters wishes to re­ Lynn, Mass. He is survived mind Seafarers that men who by his mother, 4 4 4 are choosy about working cer­ Mrs. Frances Williams. Burial was Gordon S. Moore in the Emas Grove Cemetery, tain overtime cannot expect an equal number of OT hours with Stanley Raubas would like you Asheville, N.C. the rest of their department. In to contact him as soon as possible 4 4 4 some crews men have been on a very important matter. Write Joseph Foster Juneau, 50: turning down unpleasant OT .to 27 Fairview Avenue, Great Brother Juneau died Sept. 17, jobs and then demanding to Neck, N.Y. 1964, in New "op-e up with equal rvertime 4 4 4 Orleans USPHS when the easier jobs come lo Ollie Fentress Hospital of a This practice is unfair to Sea­ Your sister passed away. You stomach dis­ farers who take OT job'^ as they are asked to contact Mr. & Mrs. order. A mem­ come. The general objective is to Herbert Raper, 4937 Shaefer ber of the Union since 1956, he • .jalize OT as much as possible Street, Norfolk, Va. sailed in the en­ but if a man refuses disagree­ 4 4 4 gine department. able jobs there is no require­ Edwin C. Craddock He is survived ment that when an easier job by his daughter, comes along he can m"'- up the Mrs. J. R. Dunn would like you Patsy Jean Ehrhard, Burial was overtime he turned down before. to contact her at 311 South School in New Orleans, La. Street, Fairhope, Alabama. Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On $$ George E. Willey Your brother Azel A. Willey would like you to get in touch with him immediately at Charity Hospital, Ward 1113, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 Robert Marrero Your father is anxious to get in touch with you and would like you to contact him, in care of George Brugen, 77 West 68th Street, Apt. 2S, New York, N.Y. 4 4ip 4 Johnny Jason Your sister, Angela Futardo, would like you to contact her at 1504 South Claremont Street, San Mateo, Calif., phone collect 345-2090. 4 4 4 George E. Pickels Your wife, Sarah, would like you to contact her at once, at HO 3-8567. 4 4 4 Thomas J. Heggarty Your wife would like to hear from you. 4 4 4 James W. Higglns You are asked to contact Mr. James Howley, Station Road, Ballisdare, County Sligo, Ireland. �rebruiy 8. MM SEAFARERS Far* Twimtf^ThnB LOG Anton Bruun Soiiedule of mON ELA.LLS SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters I I\ PRESIDSNT Paul HaU BDBCtmVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williami AI Tanner Robert Matthawi SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BUI HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Re* Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-49(» BOCTpN 177 State St. Ed Riley. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROn 10223 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTiatS ....679 4th Ave.. Bklyn HYaclnth 0-6600 HOUSTON S804 Canal St. Paul Drczak, Agent WAlnut 6-3207 JACKSONVILLE. 2608 Pearl St., SE.. Jax William Morris. Agent ELgin 3-0067 MIAMI .744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales. Agent ... FRankUn 7-3964 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira. Agent HEmiock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS .630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel. 920-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaointb 0-6600 NORFOLK 119 3rd St. Cordon Spencer. Acting Agent ..622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. • -^hn Fay. Acting Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANasCO 350 Freemont St. Paul Gonsorchik. Agent ."OOugias 2-4401 Frank Drozak. West Coast Rep. EANTURCE PR . 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop' 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep Phone 723-8594 SEATTLE ..2505 1st Ave. Ted Babkowski. Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff GUlette, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif 909 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne, Agent TErminal 4-2928 TAMPA 812 Harnson St TeL 2282768 OREAT UKES TUO « DREDGE REGION REGIONAL MRECTOB Robert Jones Dredge Workers Secrien ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO .04 Henrietta Ave. Arthur MiUer. Agent TR 9-1936 CHICAGO '..,.2300 N. KimbaU Trygve Varden. Agent ALbany 2-1194 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 29th St. Tom Gerrity. Agent 621-9490 DETTROIT 1970 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, Mich. Ernest Demerse. Agent DU 87694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Jolicoeur. Agent RAndolph 7-6222 SAULT STE. MARIE Address maU to Brimley. Mich. Wayne Weston. Agent. .BRimley 14-R 9 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7751 Tug Firemen, Unemen, Oilers & 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 3-7099 CHICAGO 0383 Ewing, S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent ESsex 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. W. Heams, 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. 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky. Ohio Harold Rutlisatz. Agent MAin 6-4573 BULWAUKEB ... 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph MiUer. Agent ..SHerman 4-6649 Great Lokes SAULT STE. MARIE ....1086 Maple St. Win. J. Lackey, Agent ..ME3rose 2-8847 SECRETARY-TREASURER Rivers Section Fred J. Farnen 809 Del Mar ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER ST.- LOUIS. HO L. J. Colvis, Agent CE 1-1434 Roy Boudreau PORT ARTHUR, Te* 1348 7th St. ALPENA 127 River St. Arthur Bendheim. Agent EL. 4-3616 BUFFALO, NY 739 Washington RAILWAY MARINE REGION TL 3-9259 CHICAGO 0383 Ewing AVe. HEADQUARTERS ....99 Montgomery St. HEnderson 3-0104 So. Chicago, iU. SAginaw 1-0733 Jersey City 2, NJ. CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. REGIONAL DIRECTOR MAin 1-5450 G. P. McGinty DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS RAndolph 2-4110 E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery FRANKFORT. Mich 415 Main St. Baltimore St. MaU Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 BALTIMORE,..,1216 E. EAstern 7-4OO0 HEADQUARTERS 10229 W. Jefferson Av. NORFOLK 119 Third St. River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 622-1892-3 PHILADEXPHIA 2604 S 4th St DEwey 6-3818 Inland Boatmen's Union NATIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Matthews GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Pat Finnerty BALTXMORE ....1216 E. Baltimore St. .EAstern 7-4000 BOSTON 276 State St. -Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 679 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclntb 0-6600 HOUSTON 9804 Canal St. WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE, Jax .ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. ^ FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. HEmiock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK 119 Third St. „ „ TeL 622-1892-3 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4th St DEwey 83638 United Industrial Workers BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. EAstern 7-4900 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 679 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLB 2608 Pearl St. SB ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI ...744 W. Flagler St. FRanklin 7-3564 HOBILB S S. Lawrence St. HEmiock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Phone 529-7546 NORFOLK 115 Third St Phone 622-1892-3 PHILADELPmA 2d04 S. 4th St. DEwey 6-3818 TAMPA 312 Harrison St Phone 2282788 BOSTON EVERY MONTHS If eny SlU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SlU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY (Continued from page 2) •earcb .Bhlp has Its definite advan­ tages. When voyages were made to conduct research at the exotic islands In the western Indian Ocean, SIU crewmembers found they had a rare opportunity to get a first hand look at places far off the paths of normal shipping traf­ fic. They report that they always had, plenty of shore leave to Inves­ tigate tfapse off-beat places to their heart's conteint. Once, when the Anton Bruun arrived In Africa, the crew organized a safari to look for wild game in the Interior. The five Seafarers who sailed on the full two-year cruise were Donald Leight, Rafael Toro, Don­ ald McMillan, Fred Woodard and Eight Moon (Eddie) Wong. "Sakl" Jack Dolan, ship's dele­ gate and chief steward, said the crew also got an unexpected divi­ dend from the research that was being done on Indian Ocean ma­ rine life. After the scientists were through with the fish they caught, the gallery crew took over, and provided Seafarers on hoard with many a delicious, although unusual seafood meaL 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 (he sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York February 8 Detroit February 12 Philadelphia ....February 9 Houston February 15 Baltimore February 10 New Orleana ... February 16 MobUe Febmairy 17 West Coast SiU-AGUWD Meetings SlU headquarters has issued the following schedule for the monthly informational meetings to he held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. Ail Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meet­ ings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. Wilmington Seattle San Francisco February 15 February 26 February 24 March 26 March 24 March 22 where meetings are heia at 2 PM. The next meetings will be; Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Feb. 15—2 PM Regular membership meetings Alpena, Buiralo, Chlcagib on the Great I.akes are held on February 15—7 PM the first and third Mondays of 3) a. t each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution ot the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lake* and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detaUed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District ai-e administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equaUy of union and management representatives and their alternates. AU expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AU trust fund financial records are avaUable at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in aU 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 maU, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Ear] 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 aU times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Anpeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of aU SIU contracts are avaUable In aU SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as weU as your ohUgations, such as fiUng 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. The LOG has traditionaUy refrained from publishing any article serving the poUtical 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 coUective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edilorial 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 OP 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 It given an official receipt, but feela that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU pubUshes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbaOm copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in aU Union haUs. 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 willi cliarges, trials, elc., as well as ail other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disabiUty-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. AU Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. ConsequenUy, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If aiiy member feels that 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 right to pursue legislative and poiiticai objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Poiiticai 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 tima 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 cartifiad mall, return receipt requested. Regular membership meetings for IBU members are scheduled each month in various ports. The next meetings will be: Philadelphia .. .Feb. 9—5 PM Baltimore (licensed and un(Lieensed Feb. 10—5 PM Houston Feb. 15—5 PM Norfolk Feb. 11—7 PM N'Orleans . Feb. 16—5 PM Mobile . Feb. 17—5 PM RAILWAY MARINE REGION Regular membership meetings for Railway Marine Region-IBU members are scheduled each month in the various ports at 10 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings will be: Jersey City Feb. 15 Philadelphia Feb. 16 Baltimore Feb. 17 *Norfolk Feb. 18 GREAT LAKES TUO AND REGION DREDCB Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU memters are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next meetings will Le: Detroit Feb. 15 Milwaukee Feb. 15 Chicago Feb. 16 Buffalo Feb. 18 tSault Ste. Marie .... Feb. 17 Duluth Feb. 19 Lorain Feb. 19 (For meeting place, contaci Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 Ease Parish. Sandusky, Ohio). Cleveland Feb. 19 Toledo Feb. 19 Ashtabnla Feb. 19 (For meeting place, contact John Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ tabula, Ohio). 4) 4 United Industrial Workers Regular membership meetings for UIW members are scheduled each montk at 7 PM in various ports. The next meetings will be: New York February 8 Baltimoc-e February 10 Philadelphia ...February 9 tHonston Feb. 15 Mobile Feb. 17 New Orleans Feb. 16 • Meeilngt hold at Laoor Temple, New­ port News. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. �SEAFARERS^LOG r«b. f 1969 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Scientist hauls in net with biological samples. SlU-contracted research vessel Anton Bruun was formerly the Presidential yacht "Wil­ liamsburg." She is presently at Staten Island, N.Y. undergoing overhaul. Wiper Corf Wilkerson was aboard for over a year. TWO YEAR TRIP Erie Chittenden, OS (left), had his whole family come down to meet him when the ship docked at Staten Island. Baker Donqld Mc­ Millan. Dayman Joe Miller enjoyed the voyage. The SlU-manned research vessel Anton Bruun returned to New York this week after a two-year expedition in the Indian Ocean, during which she made nine major scientific cruises, traveling some 72,000 miles. Seafarers aboard got a chance to see some of the least known areas of the world's seas as the Anton Bruun crisscrossed the Indian Ocean collecting biological, physical, chemi­ cal and meteorological data, visiting a large number of remote and exotic island groups— largely unstudied and unknown up to now. According to ship's delegate "Saki" Jack Dolan, everyone aboard enjoyed the voyage but were glad to be home again after such a long trip. He reports that there was not a single beef of any kind on board during the whole time. Denizens of the deep filled the Anton Bruun's freezer, including swordfish, hammerhead shark, and 14-foot Mako shark. Seafarer Eight Moon Wong. Ship's delegate "Saki" Jack Dolan. fp / '. David Maffio, electrician, took care of the wiring. Seafarers Rophel Evans (left) and Rafael Toro. / / � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 5, 1965 Description An account of the resource February 5, 1965 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 02/05/1965 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. XXVII, No. 3 1965 Periodicals Seafarers Log