http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/598f7bb89f39e6006ceabf78bc1ae18d.PDF c980f109a8b58e5d93be9a2ab1a0c4dd PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOC OmClAl OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ir - I» I fi i' |» h iif �fate Tw» SEAFARERS Janaary 7, 1M< LOG By Paul Hall The fireboat Deluge ifands alongside the SlU ship Neva West In the Mississippi River near Belle Chasse to aid In fighting a fire In the hold of the vessel where 137 tons of small arms ammunition were stored. The fire was extinguished and there were no serious Injuries, although several firemen suffered from smoke Inhalation. Neva West Safe After Fire Threatens Ammunition Cargo The new ye.ar of 1966 should have a considerable influence on the shaping of the future of the merchant marine. It might well be a year of decision for U.S. shipping a.s a new policy on the American mer­ chant marine may be set by the President of the United States in the months ahead. There are two sets of guidelines on which he can base his new policy. One is the report adopted by the President's Maritime Advisory Committee which represents a majority view and was adoi)ted by a majority of the M.AC. On the other hand he has the Bo\d repoid. which represents the view of all those Government agencies who have been intent on .smothering the U.S. maritime history. The past year was to some degree on the plus side to those who seek to preserve the American maritime industry. There was a con­ siderable amount of work done to crystallize the inrportance of a strong U.S. flag fleet. To a great extent the Pre'-ideni's .Maritime Advi.sory Committee performed a very vital and useful funclion in this area. 11 served as a vehicle on a national level for the exchange of ideas and informa­ tion and the development of positive point of view on upgrading the maritime industi-y. The committee accumulated considerable data on all facets of American shipping in the vital areas where assistance was needed— to which our own organization contributed. 1965 was important because it showed a great coaMtion of maritime labor and otheu- segments of the industry who jointly marshalled their forces to fight for the enactment of programs which would expand and upgrade the maritime industry. And at the end of the year a tremendous element of support came from the entire organized labor movement, when Uie AFL-CIO, meeting in convention in San Francisco, threw its full support into the fight for a strong U.S. merchant fleet. The Federation unanimously endorsed a 17-Foint program—^the most comprehensive maritime policy program ever adopted by the organized labor movement—aimed at the expan­ sion of American shipping. NEW ORLEANS — Seafarers and local firefighters successfully extinguished a fire aboard the Neva West (Bloomfield), which threatened a cargo of 137 tons of military small arms ammunition while the vessel was enroute to this port from Europe. There were no serious inju-'* So in the corruing year we face the struggle for a strong merchant ries during the firefighting op­ marine with considerable support not only from the labor movement eration, although several local but from many members of the legislature who have voiced concern about the present sorry plight of the U.S.-flag fleet. firemen suffered smoke inhalation. The fire was first noted early on December 27 as the 6,145-ton Neva West passed Port Sulfur on the way to New Orleans, when smoke was observed coming from the No. 3 hold, which contained a cargo of hop* in the lower hold and 127 tons of ammunition in the upper sections, along with furniture. When the fire was discovered, the ship's ventilators were turned off to keep air from getting to the blaze and nearly 5,600 pounds of carbon dioxide and foam were poured into the hold through the vessel's internal firefighting sys­ tem. A Coast Guard vessel and a fireboat sped to the scene, and the fire, which had been contained by sealing the No. 3 hold and pouring in carbon dioxide, blazed again when firemen opened the hatch in an attempt to get at the source of the fire. To finally extinguish the blaze. SEAFARERS LOG Jon. 7, '66 Vol. XXVIIf, No. 1 Official Publication of the SIUNA Aliantic, Gulf. Lakes & Inland Waten District. AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL. President CAL TANNFH EARL SnEFARft Vice-President Exec. Vice-Prea. LINDSEY WILLIAM! AL KIRR Sec.-Treas. Vice-President AL TANNER ROB. A. MATTHEWS Vice-President Vice-President HERBERT BRAND Director of Organizing and Publications Managing Editor: MIRE POLLACK; Asst Editor: NATHAN SKYER; Staff Writer: MELVIN PURVIS; Art Editor: BERNARD SEAMAN. Publlthed bIwMkly at tha haadquarter of tha Saafarars Intarnatlonal Union, At lantic, Oulfi Lakas and Inland Wateri Diitrlct, AFL-CIO, «75 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 1113J. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6400. Second class postage paid at tha Post Cffica In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act of Aug. 14, 1912. IM We must resolve as we have in the previous years, to not relent in the fight to obtain for Seafarers and other maritime workers the right to earn a living in a most vital and important industry. Meany Urges U.S. Continue Fighting Communism, Poverty Standing anxiously on a levee of the Mississippi River near Belle Chasse, La., wife and brothers of Seafarer Robert Sheffield wait for news while the fire Is being fought aboard the ammunltlon-bearing Neva West. From left to right, James Sheffield, Mrs. Sheffield and Jack Sheffield. the vessel was finally beached on the East Bank of the river about 30 miles from New Orleans and the No. 3 hold was flooded. After the water was pumped out and the hold reopened, the fire was found to be still smouldering so the pro­ cedure was repeated. The damaged cargo was later unloaded onto barges. Senior Citizens Urge Congress Ban Foreign-Flag Fire Traps WASHINGTON—Legislation by Congress aimed at pro­ tecting American citizens from the dangers of obsolete, un­ safe and poorly manned foreign-flag cruise ships like the ill-fated Yarmouth Castle, has* been called for by the Nation-' zens club, located at Pomipano al Council of Senior Citizens. Beach, Florida, all went to their "Mofiit of the 84 passengers who deaths wthen the oruise ship Yardied in the (Yarmouth Castle) hola- i mouith Castle, bound from Miami uaust or were otherwise reported to Nassau witli 550 persons on missing were elderly people," board, burned and sank on the President John W. Edclman of the morning of Saturday, November National Council of Senior Citizens 13, 1965. Sixty members of the noted in ca^lMng for Congres.sional j Pompwno Beach club had sailed on action, "and all the elderly people I t'he week-end cruise that ended in in our clubs across the nation have tragedy. a right to ask their lawmakers o ^ what steps Congress can take to Senior Citizens Council protect us from future di.saslers American mydime of this kind " unions have for years urged Con­ gress to adopt legislation to preAn article in Senior Citizen.'; vent forei'-'n fla-g cnii.ce ships from News, a publication of the Senior operating out nf U.S. port.s unle.ss Citizens Council, notes that 21'tiiey can comply fully with U.S. members ci just one senior ciii-|.salety regulations.- politicians and businessmen who seek to use the Viet Nam war as an excuse to cut down on funds to achieve the Johnson Administration's "Great So­ ciety goals were sharply buked by AFL-CIO George | to abandon progress in the name Meany m his annual New of war would subvert the camse Year's statempnt ! itself. itsnif cause Year's statement. While urging that the war in The United States must move Viet Nam be carried on to victory, forward. The unfinished business Meany declared that the United States is powerful enough to win must ever be attacked. For only as both the war against the Com­ America is true to itself can the munists abroad and the war cai«e of America prevail and the Id '""eedom shine out to the against poverty at home. "The last five years have proved Meany listed the "unfinished that economic expansion and social progress are natural part­ business that still faces the United ners, that investment in America States. He said: pays dividends to stockholders as "Full freedom of collective wel! as to those who are the direct bargaining must be made nationbeneficiaries," Meany said. "They tbe repeal of Section have proved that higher public 14'h). Ttie minimum wage must be investment .md lower tax rates substantially increased and the can add up to a better budgetary law's coverage broadened. The un­ balance confounding the book­ employment insurance system keeping pessimists of the pa.s-t." must be strengthened by a system "So let us proceed with this of federal minimum standards new confidence—this old confi­ Consumers must be better pro­ dence, newly restored, toward the tected against deception and year ahead," he continued. "Young usury. All this and much more Americans may be forced to fight mitft be done, and each year will in Viet Nam in 1966, and for years bring a new set of goals. The thereafter. They may be called to search for perfection in the chang­ duty on other fronts, now unfor- ing society is endlees." seen. It is tragic that such Commenting on the Viet Nam sacrifices should be asked, yet war and the sacrifices that it will they are essential to the survival entail, Meany said: of human freedom." "The American people did not But.,, Meany warned, it -is want this war and they do not equally essential to continue want it now. Yet the ovei-whelming progressing toward realization of majority of them share the conthe American ideal. viction of the AFL-CIO that the "Those who cry 'guns or butter' war must be fought until the Cornhave lost touch with reality," he munists cease and desist in their said. "Perhaps tJie twin obligations , attempts to dominate and control of war abroad and progress at 1 South Vict Nam and all the other home will cost more money;-but nations of Asia. f iW % rt-;' ,<A, �January 7. 19M SEAFARERS Pac« Tlir«« LOG SIU^ MEBA, D/sfricf 2 To Set Up Joint Program License Training Starts Feb. 1 Major Provisions Of Joint Training Program Provisions of the new training program being offered as a result of the reciprocal agreement between the SIU and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association District 2 include the following: • In order to qualify an applicant must be 19 years of age or |; over and have three years watch standing time. • The first class will start on February 1. Seafarer applicants ^ can enter on that day and any day thereafter. • Seafarers participating in the course of instruction will be |t provided with meals, hotel lodgings and subsistence payments g of $110 per week while in training and will be able to ship as I? engineer immediately upon obtaining a license. II • The period of instruction will range from 30 to 90 days and I will be determined by the member's individual ability and knowledge and the instructors satisfaction of his readiness to take I the exam. • Under the reciprocal agreement with MEBA District 2, pension benefits built up by Seafarers under the Seafarers J, Pension Plan will be fully credited and protected and SIU I pensions will be supplemented by the MEBA Pension Plan in |: approximately an equal amount. if • All welfare benefits will be covered and protected. |j • Seafarers who qualify for their engineers licenses and sail I abroad MEBA contracted ships, shall not be required to pay j the MEBA $1,000 initiation fee. It shall be waived in Its entirety. I • Seafarers will not be required to drop their SIU membership if they do not wish to do so. I • All SIU men who now possess engineer's licenses In any rating and who are not sailing on their licenses because they wish to protect their SIU Pension and Welfare Credits are eligible for immediate shipping on their licenses with full pro­ tection of their pension and welfare benefits, as well as protec­ tion of all other benefits and security provided in this program. All such Seafarers should contact SIU headquarters or the nearest SIU port. Full details and applications for the Engineers Training Pro­ gram can be obtained at any SIU hall or by writing directly to SIU headquarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Union To Assist Engine Men To Obtain Licenses; Pensions, Yf elf are Benefits Are Protected Engine department Seafarers now have an unprecedented opportunity to obtain an engineers license under a new training program being oflFered by the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in conjunction with District 2 of the Marine Engineers extending the program to Gt. $110 per week while in training. Beneficial Association. • The period of instruction will Lakes shipping. It is hoped that a program of this type for the Great range from 30 to 90 days and will The new training pro­ Lakes can soon be culminated. be determined by the member's gram, operated under a recip­ rocal agreement between the SIU and MEBA, District 2, represents the first of its type to be established in the mari­ time industry. The program will not only aid in meeting manpower shortages In key ratings, but will enable SIU men in the engine department to re­ ceive instructions that will enable them to sit for an engineers license. The program will begin on February 1 and applicants will be able to begin receiving instruc­ tions at anytime after that date. Over a period of time, the SIU discussed with all licensed officers unions, the possibilities of estab­ lishing a joint training program. The SIU's desire to accomplish this program has been intensified by the Vietnam War and the re­ sulting shortage of marine engineers. However, the new agreement between the SIU and MEBA, District 2 marks the first time that this type of training pro­ gram has become a reality. The SIU expressed the hope that the program could be extended to other licensed officers groups within the near future. In addi­ tion, the SIU and the MEBA wiU shortly enter dicussions aimed at Under the present agreement with MEBA, District 2, SIU men who participate in this program are eligible for the following: • Seafarers who participate in the course of instruction will be provided with meals, hotel lodg­ ings and subsistence payments of MSTU Granted Autonomy As Affiliate Of SlUNA SAN FRANCISCO — The Military Sea Transportation Union has been granted its full autonomy as an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The MSTU was notified of* its new status in a communi­ officers and members, Hall wel­ cation sent by SIUNA presi­ comed the MSTU "into our family dent Paul Hall to Joseph Leal, MSTU secretary-treasurer ". . . Ef­ fective January 1, 1966, the Mili­ tary Sea Transportation Union is a fully and completely autonomous affiliate of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, governed in accordance with the provisions of its own constitution," the SIUNA president's message said On behalf of the SIUNA and its Hall Paps Bid To Build U.S, Ships Abroad NEW YORK, N.Y.—Paul Hall, President of the Seafarers International Union of North America, asserted this week that permission for foreign-built vessels to operate under the American flag in all American trades, including the domestic trades, would bring about a further decline of the American merchant marine. Hall, who is a member of^ the Maritime Advisory Com­ penditures for maritime purposes eral manager of the marine de­ eral Government—although it is for a smaller merchant fleet partment of the Humble Oil spending $60 out of every $100 of mittee created by President and which would carry less of our Johnson a year and a half ago to study the problems of our dwin­ dling merchant, fleet, sef forth his views la a letter to Secretary of Commerce John T. Connor, the Advisory Committee chairman. Hall noted in his letter that an­ other Advisory Committee mem­ ber—H. Lee White, the president of Marine Transport Lines—had recently filed a statement with the Secretary of Commerce which generally supported the measures on foreign shipbuilding proposed by the Interagency Maritime Task Force, and which opposed a pro­ gram adopted by the Maritime Advisory Committee at its last meeting in Washington on Novem­ ber 30. The Interagency Task Force, composed of representatives of various Federal agencies con­ cerned with maritime policy, had some months ago issued a report which caused widespread conster­ nation in the maritime industry and which called essentially for a drastic reduction of Federal ex­ Company. foreign cargoes and provide fewer Humble Oil is the chief domestic jobs for workers in the maritime affiliate of Standard Oil of New industries. Jersey, which operates the biggest Among other things, the Inter­ fleet of runaway-flag vessels, agency report had proposed that while White's company is also a American shipowners be per­ major runaway-flag operator, op­ mitted to build or buy their ves­ erating some 26 foreign-flag ves­ sels abroad and operaite them in sels, primarily under the Liberian all trades, including the domestic flag. ones. Hall noted in his letter that White, in his dissent to the Ad­ The Maritime Advisory Com­ visory Committee report, had ad­ mittee, at its meeting on October vanced tliree basic arguments 7, had voted not to accept the —'that the subsidy proposals of the Interagency report and on Novem­ .Vdvisory Committee were too ber 30 had adopted an alternative costly, that the real answer to the report, prepared by the public problems of the merchant marine members of the committee, which is to permit American owners to called for a substantial expansion build abroad, and that this latter of the fleet and for the building solution would result in an ex­ of all vessels under the program panded merchant marine at no in American yards. This has been additional expense to the Ameri­ widely supported by management can taxpayer. and labor groups in the maritime industry. Taking the arguments one by one. Hall pointed out, first, that The adoption vote was 11-2, with the Advisory Committee proposals two members of the 15-man com­ are not costly. mittee absent and two dissenting —White and Joseph Androae, gen­ At present, he noted, the Fed­ individual ability and knowledge and the instructors satisfaction of his readiness to take the exam. • Pension benefits built up by Seafarers under the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan will be fully credited and protected and SIU pensions will be supplemented by the MEBA, Dis(Continued on page 4) the Federal budget for defense purposes—is allocating only 40c out of every $100 for Its fourth arm of defense, the meicliaiil marine. Moreover, assuming the Federal budget will continue to increase at no faster a rate than It has in the past 10 years, the allocation for the merchant marine, under the .Advisory Committee proposals, will remain constant at about 40c out of every $100, he pointed out. In terms of gross national prod­ uct, he noted, the .\merican people are now allocating about 6c out of every $100 of their national wealth to support their merchant marine, and assuming that our gross national pipduct will climb as predicted by leading econo­ mists, expenditures for the merchant marine will still remain at about 6c out of every $100. Second, Hall asserted that the proposal to allow foreign-built ahipa to enter the domestic trades would bring about a further de­ struction of this segment of the (Continued on page 6) . . . and looked forward to a most successful association with our or­ ganization and your members." In advising the MSTU of its autonomous status, the SIUNA president noted that all of the re­ quirements which had been laid down by the international at its twelfth biennial convention last May had been met. Procedures for the granting of autonomy to MSTU were recom­ mended by the SIUNA president and adopted by the convention delegates. The convention provided that the procedures should be de­ signed to effect autonomy for the MSTU no later than Dec. 31, 1965. Shortly after the convention machinery was set in motion to implement the procedures adopted by convention delegates. Accord­ ingly, an MSTU rank and file com­ mittee was elected to draft a permanent constitution, which was completed by late summer. Balloting was conducted on the proposed constitution in a secret referendum conducted from Sep­ tember 1 to September 30. The constitution was adopted by a 9 to 1 vote, and the first .MSTU elec­ tion under terms of its own con­ stitution got underway on Novem­ ber 8 and concluded on Decem­ ber 8. The election was the final step of the procedures " hich had been called for at the S1UN.\ conven­ tion which was preparatory to granting of autonomy. Elected secretary-treasurer was Joseph Leel and elected business agents were Darroll Dan Auker, Raleigh Minix and George Grier. International vice-president Frank Drozak, who had been assigned by Hall to carry out the directive of the convention, filed a report documenting the steps that had been taken in fulf.l'.meiit of the convention cell. It was at this point that M;e internaiioual president fornMlly granted the MSTU ita autonomy, effective aa of January 1, 1966. �Pace Four SEAFARERS 'The Anti-Leadership Vaccine' Poses A New National Problem (This column is excerpted from the nightly broadcasts of Edvoard P. Morgan, ABC com­ mentator sponsored by the AFL CIO over the ABC network Monday through Friday at 7 p.m., EST.) lunuT T, IfU LOO attitudes appropriate to their calling, pointedly specialized, perhaps, but damagingly detached from the broader needs of an increasingly complex society. "Very few of our most prominent people," his essay goes on, "take a really large view of A constant, continuing dilemma of the open the leadership assignment. Most of them are society is how to produce leaders of sufficient simply tending the machinery of that part of dynamism and breadth of vision to keep society society to which they belong. . . . (They) may open and not make it a diosed arena for their own tend it very well indeed, but they are not pur­ selfish ambitions. suing a vision of what the total society needs. ... In its recently released annual report on its "Yet it is doubtful that we can any longer afford philanthropic and educational activities, the Car­ negie Corp. published an essay entitled "The Anti- such widespread inattention to the largest questions leadership Vaccine" which was remarkable on two facing us. We achieved greatness in an era when counts. Its perceptive content and its authorship. changes came more slowly than now. The problems It was written by John W. Gardner before he took facing the society took shape at a stately pace. We leave of the firm's presidency to become Secretary could afford to be slow in recognizing them, slow of Health, Education & Welfare. His sensitive in coping with them. Today, problems of enormous import hit us swiftly. Great social changes emerge analysis of the problem deserves wide attention. with frightening speed. We can no longer afford to Our concept of and training for leadership, respond in a leisurely fashion." Gardner argues, must be enlarged. "The sad truth TO THOSE CRITICAL of "big government," is," he wrote, "that a great many of our organiza­ tions are badly managed or badly led." One reason: Gardner counsels that one of the vital ways to keep the reluctance to face the responsibility of making a problem from being passed on to Washington is tough decisions, the tendency, in an age of tech­ to make nongovernmental leadership groups more nology and specialization, to rely on polls, "elabor.ita capable of handling them on lower levels by creat­ statistical systems, cost;accounting systems, informa­ ing better channels of communication among them. tion-processing systems" and the like to provide the What is Gardner talking about? The cutting edge answer. of his advice seems clearly to be that no longer Not that facts are unimportant, but "rarely do the can specific segments of society shirk their larger facts provide unqualified guidance." To support the responsibilities to society as a whole. Nor is it poitit that more than data are necessary he cited enough simply for the businessman, the labor the case of the school girl who said she was going leader, the technician, the scientist to contribute to to draw a picture of God. "But, Mary," the teacher the Community Chest, attend PTA meetings and exclaimed, "no one knows what God looks like." vote in elections. And Mary replied, "They will when I get through." Industry, trade unions and others must eonslder their requirements and demands, their Gardner's picture of the ideal American policies and goals, in terms of their impact on leader Is neither a "Man of Destiny" nor a the community and the country- This is goinff "Nervous Nelly," but a citizen of balance. This to take some doing, some stretching of narrow commodity Is In short supply. This he blames preparations, some loosening of tight, seifish In part on the academic world, "which appears concepts. to he approaching a point at which everyone will want to educate the technical expert who "So much of our energy has been devoted to advises the leader, or the Intellectual who tending the machinery of our complex society," stands off and criticizes the leader, but no one Gardner reemphasizes in conclusion,' "that we have will want to educate the leader himself." neglected the (moral) element in leadership." By "moral" he referred to the "shared values that must He maintains that "we are in danger of falling under the leadership of men who lack the confi­ undergird any functioning society. . . . When leaders dence to lead. And we are in danger of destroying lose their credibility or their moral authority, then the effectiveness of those who have a natural gift the society begins to disintegrate." for leadership." How? Why? In American colleges It Is almost redundant to emphasize that citizens and universities, he argues, "the best students are with the leadership dimensions of John Gardner are carefully schooled to avoid leadership responsi­ scarce, but it is reassuring that both the private bilities." And the ones who go on to graduate and the public sectors of our society have been school are "powerfully Indoctrinated" in a set of given the benefits of his own wisdom and talents. By Eari (Bull) Shepard. Vice-President, Ariontic Shipping was good in the port of New York during the last period and the outlook for the future remains very good. "Dutch" Palmer who last shipped on the Steel Recorder was in drydock here for a few weeks, but now says that he Is feeling fine and ready to ship out again. Bob Anderson, who's also off the Steel Recorder, said that he plans to sitfor his 3rd engineers license vessel, the Marore had a break­ shortly. down at sea, had to unload cargo Bob O' Brien, who was in town and go to a shipyard in Gibraltar. with his family for the holidays, Tim has been a member of the was on the Steel Designer for nine SIU for the past 22 years. months and is now looking for an Gil Wolfe, who's last ve.ssel was electricians slot aboard any Isthmi­ the Bethflor, is registered here and an ship. ready to ship. Gil said that he prefers an intercoastal or coast­ Philadelphia wise run. Also registered and ready Shipping has been on the slow to go here is Ashley Harrison, bell here but is expected to pick whose last ship was the Chilore. up shortly. Ashley is a lifetime SIU member. Boston Pedro Arteaga who's been with the SIU for the past 21 years, is Shipping has been on the slow now ready to ship after enjoying bell in Boston recently, but is exthe holidays at home. He last sailed | pected to pickup shortly. John Fanon the Commander. icutt, who's been a member of the George Leach, SIU for the past twenty years, is who's been a waiting for the first coast hugger member of the i to hit the board. SIU for twelve Amos Buizelle, was glad to have years, is now on the opportunity to spend the holi­ the beach after day with his family and will grab getting off the the first job that is put on the Geneva. Another board. SIU oldtimer on Norfolk the beach here is Shipping was fair in Norfolk Gil Borge, who's during the last shipping period Leach been a member with a good outlook for the im­ of the union for the past 19 years mediate future. and who just got off the Command­ Norfolk had a large turnout for er after a six month run. John Kozar, a member of the SIU for the annual Christmas Dinner and the past 23 years, is also on the there were many favorable com­ ments about the fine meal and beach here. good fellowship. Baltimore Sam Warren, who spent the holi­ Shipping for the past two weeks days here, expects to ship out has been on the slow bell, but (Continued on page 8) things should start to pick up within the next shipping period. At the present time we have the Alamar laid up. During the past shipping period we signed on three ships, paid off three and had nine in transits. Tim Sullivan, who ships i;, the deck department, is waiting for a long trip to the Far East. His last 1 License Training (Continued from page 3) trict 2 Pension Plan In approxi­ mately an equal amount. • All welfare benefits will be covered and protected. • Seafarers qualifying for their engineer's licenses and sailing aboard MEBA contracted ships, shall not be required to pay the MEBA, District 2, $1,000 initiation fee. It shall be waived in its en­ tirety. • Seafarers will not be required to drop their SIU membership if they do not wish to do so. • SIU men who now possess en­ gineers licenses in any rating and who are not sailing on their li­ censes because they wish to pro­ tect their SIU pension and welfare credits, are eligible for immediate shipping on theli- licenses with Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address. SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address as­ sures speedy transmission on all messages and faster service for the men involved. s X ' ' full protection of their pension and welfare benefits, as well as protec­ tion of all other benefits and secur­ ity provided in the program. Here are the major requirements needed to qualify for the training course. • Applicant must be 19 years of age or over. • Applicant should have three years of watch standing time in the engine department (in many cases, credit will be given across the board, for non-watch standing ratings above wiper, and for serv­ ice in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard). In addition to unlicensed person­ nel seeking their original 3rd en­ gineers license, the School for Marine Engineers will provide in­ struction to enable licensed en­ gineers to upgrade their licenses. The instruction will be provided in the School for Marine Engineers operated by MEBA, District 2. The school is located opposite SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. The School for Marine Engineers is under the directorship of Roland R. Spencer, one of New Yoi k's most highly regarded instructors of ma­ rine engineering. Spencer is a licensed marine en­ gineer and a licensed teacher in (he states of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Union Hiring Hall Upheld By Court In R-T-W State SAN FRANCISCO—State "right to work" laws cannot be interpreted to prevent collective bargaining on subjects over which Congress did not give the states jurisdiction, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled here. A three-judge panel upheld a National Labor Relations Board finding that Tom Joyce Floors, Inc., of Reno, Nev., illegally re­ fused to bargain with Painters Local 567 on a non-discriminatory hiring hall arrangement proposed by the union in 1962 contract talks. Joyce's employes went on strike and were replaced by strike­ breakers. The NLRB, and the appeals court, found Joyce had forced the strike by refusing to bargain with the union, and ordered the firm to rehire the strikers and resume bargaining. Joyce refused, saying hiring halls are illegal under the Nevada "right to work" law and citing a Nevada state court decision. The 9th Circuit judges said the court, and the NLRB, are "bound by the construction which the courts of Nevada place upon the statutes of that state." They therefore accept the proposition that the hiring hall proposal is forbidden by the Nevada "right to work" laws, the judges continued. But Section H'b) of the Taft-Hartley Act does not protect a state law which is so broadly stated, they said, and the proposed hiring hall did not give the union exclusive right to its use. Therefore the provision is "not the type of agreement which was left to state regulation" under 14(bl, and the Nevada law is not controlling, the appeals court ruled. Section 14ib) allows states to prohibit agreements which re­ quire union membership as a condition of employment, the judges observed, adding "the extent to which Section 14'b) authorizes states to limit collective bargaining is a federal question." Philadelphia Expects New Cargo Record Phlladelpfcia, along with lie neighboring ports on the Delaware River are predicting that the 1965 volume totals of import-export shipping will top all other U.S. sea­ ports in foreign trade for the sixth consecutive year. A total of more than 54 million tons is indicated by preliminary statistical totals. Cargo moving through the Dela­ ware River porta exceeded 27 mil­ lion tons dnring the first six months oi the year, and with no slackening of the pace during the last six months, a cargo gain of about one million tons over the 1964 totals is expected. Projects For Future Several port area projects are planned for the future to main­ tain and expand llie Delaware ports' growth. Three hig non-mari­ time projects, a rapid transit sys­ tem and the construction of two bridges across the Delaware, are expected to cost over SToO.OOO over the next five yeais. Philadelphia itself i.s aiming at improvement projecl.s for the port area to increa.se it.s share of gen­ eral cargo trade in relation to Baltimore, New York, and other ports. These include a general car­ go pier con.sti'uction program, navigational impro\einent.s in the Delaware River and the Chesa­ peake and Delaware Canal, port highway improvements and im­ proved governments services such as cu.stoms and quartine facilitie.'i. �taamurj 1. INC SEAFARERS Pace Fire LOG Highlights Of Labor 1965 Organized labor chalked up more suc­ cesses in 1063 — although mixed with some frustrations—than for a long, long time. A review of the year from AFL-CIO News, shows that activity reached into many areas with these highlights; • Record welfare legislation passed by the first session of the 89th Congress in­ cluded medicare and education bills. But there was disappointment in failure to repeal Section 14(b) or to pass other labor-supported measures. • An atmosphere of unity accentuated in 10th year of AFL-CIO merger. • Union membership reversed trendnow on the upswing. • Increased economic gains scored at the collective bargaining tables. January In a New Year's message, AFL-CIO Pres. Ceorge Meany predicted "unpre­ cedented progress, both economic and social," in 1965 . . . AFL-CIO Legisla­ tive Director Andrew J. Biemiller says on the legislative front: "It'a been a long time since we have had the opportunities we now have" ... Pres. Johnson pledges to work for repeal of Section 14ibi . . . 14point legislative program pushed by AFLCIO at legislative conference . . . February Building trades. Industry peace plan signed in White House ceremonies . . . LBJ, Meany hit treatment of Selma, Ala., Negroes . . . Philadelphia teachers vote for Teachers' Union in landmark election . . . New Mexico Senate rejects "right to work" proposal . . . Five rail unions win pacts to protect jobs . . . Frank Raftery elected president of Painters . . . March ^ Craft, industrial unions agree on situs picketing plan , . . AFL-CIO Executive Council pushes jobs, decent wages, $2 minimum; called vital to victory on pov­ erty . . . 32,000 Steelworkers strike two can firms . . . Montana legislature urges repeal of 14fb) . . . Appalachia, first "Great Society" measure, passes 80th Congress . . . Economist Galbraith backs union drive for $2 wage floor, shorter work week . . . Seima, Ala., Sheriff Jim Clark revealed as having first organized civilian posse to fight unions . . . LBJ's plan to end voting barriers backed by labor . , . Construction, factory jobs reach new levels . . . World entertainment un­ ions set up international body . . . Edward Keating, founding editor of Labor news­ paper, dies at 89 . . . Situs picketing bill introduced in Congress . . . Youngstown newspaper strike moves into eight month . . . 32,000 Glass Bottle Blowers strike . . . Sam Zagoria, former Washington News­ paper Guild president, named to NLRB . . . Unionists join civil rights marchers from Selma to Montgomery . . . After seven years, House Ways & Means Com­ mittee approves medicare, ups social se­ curity benefits . . . April Supreme Court rules lockout is okay as economic weapon . . . Humphrey says U.S. in debt to free labor movement . . . Glass Bottle Blowers win 11-day strike . . . Building trades legislative conference sets top goals as situs picketing, 14(b) re­ peal . . . Afro-Asian Institute makes big gains in free labor activity . . . Paul Jen­ nings elected to head lUE . . . Jobless rate drops to 4.7 percest; lowest since 1957 . . . Medicare passes by lop-sided count in House . . . AFL-CIO plans for equal job opportunity section of 1964 civil rights law effective July 2 . . . May Lie detector probe pushed by Congress . . . Labor strongly opposes Dirksen amendments to undercut Supreme Court's "one man, one vote" ruling . . . Labor joins campaign to defend consumer against electric power lobby . . . Johnson again presses for repeal of 14(b) , . June House hearings continue on 14(b) re­ peal; cross section of U.S. leaders urge repeal . . . AFL-CIO backs immigration bill . . . State appeals court knocks out ctiy "work" laws in Kentucky . , . Two key Supreme Court rulings expose unions to anti-trust laws . . . 89th Congress heads for record as more bills pass . . v Spokesmen for three religious groups give "ethical" basis for "work" law op­ position . . . House Labor Committee backs repeal of 14ib) . . . AFL-CIO af­ filiates offering $1 million in scholarships . . , Wirtz, Haggerty ask for action on situs picketing . . . Excise tax cuts open way to boom in purchasing power . , . House okays cabinet-level Urban Affairs Dept. . . . July NLRB orders employer to bargain with union he tried to run away from . . . Fair employment practices become law of the land with labor backing . . . Food price scare fizzles as move for braceros is derailed . . . Overwhelming vote in Senate assures medicare passage after conference with House . . . Voting rights bill wins Senate, House approval . . . Labor mourns death of Adlai Stevenson . . . Johnson praises AFL-CIO as advocate of people's interests . . . Medicare finallylaw; 20 million to benefit . . . August NLRB says 69 workers illegally fired by J. P. Stevens textile company . . . House votes repeal of 14(b) . . . Congress probes "inhuman" treatment of rail fire­ men . . . Building Trades Dept. and Red Cross launch major first aid program . . . ILGWU sets up home loan program for Negroes in intergrated areas . . . House unit passes $1.75 minimum wage extends coverage to 6.2 million more workers . . . Senate rejects Dirksen scheme to under­ cut "one man, one vote" . . . Johnson signs voting rights bill . . . Wirtz, Meany urge jobless pay modernization as House committee opens hearings . . . Pipe Fitters win new national contract . . . Senate Labor Committee approves 14(b) repeal September New steel strike deadline set as John­ son takes hand In bargaining , . . Urban Affairs Dept. passed by Congress . . . Dirksen plans to filibuster against 14(b) repeal . . . Guild strikes New York Times; other papers lock out employes . . .AFLCIO council calls atalling on minimum wage "abominable" . . . October Pre-filibuster against taking up 14(b) starts . . . New York Times strike settled . . . Meany makes strong appeal to Sen­ ate for 14'b) repeal . . . Senate rejects cloture on filibuster on taking up repeal of 14(b); Mansfield says repeal dropped for this session . . . Medicare architect, AFL-CIO's Nelson Cruikshank, and Serafino Romualdl, AIFLD director, retire . . . Final days of 89th Congress lose earlier glitter as labor bills get side­ tracked . . . November AFL-CIO Executive Council scores Dirksen for fighting against letting 14'b) come to a vote . . . NLRB decision points to need of situs picketing bill . . . Neigh­ borhood Youth Corps reports that it is preparing 370,000 for skilled jobs . . . AFL-CIO asks action to stop wage chisel­ ing . . . Unemployment continues to drop . . . Bircher's Welch admits that his society is fighting against repeal of 14'b) . . . Paul Hall says U.S. merchant fleet should be doubled . . . December Jobless rate hits lowest level since 1957 . . . Wirtz, at Building Trades Dept. con­ vention, warns against putting breaks on the economy . . . Federal Reserve in­ creases discount interest rate; Meany blasts action . . . Metal Trades Dept. hears report on spurt in organizing of federal emplbyes . . . AFL-CIO convention opens —Meany says federation on threshold of great growth . . . Humphrey credits AFLCIO with "historic" legislation role . . . Meany, Schnitzler re-elected; eight new vice presidents elected by AFL - CIO convention . . . AFL-CIO supports U.S. policy in Viet Nam ... Social Security Boost Gives Americans Increased Benefits That extra deduction in the pay envelopes of America's wage-earners this year will help pay for the biggest package of benefits ever added to the Social Security system. Shipping has remained good in the entire Gulf area and the out­ Matched by an increase in the Social Security tax paid by employers, the added look for the coming period is the same. The Dock Board announced recently, that the port of New Orleans revenue will finance. Bigger *will register a year's-end increase in cargo tonnage despite the retirement benefits for work­ and a moderate increase for those is how the payroll deductions af­ fect the worker making the aver­ damage and disruption of shipping caused by Hurricane Betsy. ers and their families and the in the higher brackets. age manufacturing wage of $109.30 By Lindsey Williams, Vice-President. Gulf Area The SlU-manned Del Sud loaded the Gemini 5 sfpace capsule in Houston recently for shipment to South America, where it will be shown at industrial fairs in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires For upgrading Louisiana's edu­ cational standards, Nash C. Rob­ erts, chairman of the Louisiana State Advisory Committee on Lite­ racy and of the Adult Instruction Membership Conunittee, was hon­ ored at the SIU hall on December 21 by the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. Roberts received the group's fourth annual Community Services Award. Todd Shipyard in New Orleans, which has been operating at about 50 percent of capacity since the loss of one of its floating drydocks during Hurricane Betsy expects to return to normal operation by the middle of January. Todd is mov­ ing a 12,000-ton, six-section drydock from its Houston yard to temporarily replace the one which capsized during Betsy. New Orleans Anthony Rodrlgnex expects to be on the beach here until after Carnival, which falls on Washing­ ton's Birthday, February 22, this year. After that Tony wants either a North Europe or South America run. George Annis has his fifd again after being laid up for about 10 months. Annis. whose last ship was the Del Santos, filled in for us as photog­ rapher and took the pictures for the Christmas party at the hall. After a long spell as second steward aboard the Del Mar, Bennle Gnarino got off to be home for the Holidays with his family. Houston Hugo B. Jeffcoat, whose last ship was the Transhudson, is re­ maining on the beach here for the holidays and expects to ship out again shortly after the new year. Berkey Shuler is hoping his broken leg heals quickly enough so he can Jeffcoat get his ffd and ship again in February. F. Szoblik (Continued on page 11) longer a worker pays, at the higher The increase is less than it ap­ rate, the bigger his pension on re­ pears at first glance because even tirement. without the changes, the rate was scheduled to go up in 1966 to pay The added" revenue will also pro­ for improvements made in previous vide for: years. • Higher insurance benefits for There will be further step-ups widows and children of workers until, by 1987, workers and em­ who die either before or after re­ ployers each pay 4.85 percent of tirement. the first $6,600 of earnings for • Payment for hospital and basic social security benefits and nursing home care for workers and eight-tenths of 1 percent for hos­ their families at age 65. And assur­ pital insurance. For 1966, the rate ance that younger families will be is 3.85 percent for social security free from the fear of budget-crush­ and 35 one-liundredtivs of 1 per­ ing medical bills resulting from the cent for hospital oare. illness of parents and other elderly More significant than the minor relatives. adjustment in the tax rale is Uie • A 7 percent increase in cash higlier amount of earnings subject benefits for persons on the Social to the social security tax. The im­ Security rolls—already in effect for mediate effect is a bigger bite out of current pay checks since the tax a year. will be computed on earnings up • Easier qualification for dis­ to $6,600 instead of $4,800. The ability benefits and liberalization of eventual effect will be social se­ many other provisions, including curity retirement incomes up to continuation of suvivorship bene­ $168 instead of $127 for an in­ fits to children over 18 who are in dividual and $252 in.stead of $190.50 or a couple with a maxi­ school. This year's increase in Social mum family survivorship benefits Security taxes amounts to only pen­ of $368 instead of $254. nies a week for lower-paid workers In dollars and cents terms, here a week—or $5,683.60 a year: In 1965, he paid $174 in social security taxes—^the amount paid by all workers earning more than $4,800 a year. During 1966, he will pay a total of $238.71. Of this, $19.89 will be the hospital insurance deduction. Retired workers with earnings from part-time or temporary work will gain by provisions of the new law which permit greater outside earnings than previously without loss of benefits. Everyone over 65 will be eligi­ ble for basic hospital insurance starting July 1, 1966. and for nurs­ ing home benefits starting Jan. 1, 1967. The payroll deduction for the program begins this month. There is no payroll deduction for tlie voluntary medicare pro­ gram. which covers doctor bills and most health expense not in­ cluded in the hospital insurance. That program goes into effect July 1. financed by $3-a-\month premiums paid by persons over 65 matched by an equal amount paid by the government. �Face Six SEAFARERS JuwiT T, INf LOG DISPATCHERS To Top Oceons^ Riches Wat«r« Di«trl«t December 18 to December 31 DECK DEPARTMENT U.S. Urged To Launch More Undersea Probes TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class A Class B Port 0 4 Boston 26 68 New York 3 12 Philadelphia 18 26 Baltimore NEW YORK—The moon race will someday give way to a Norfolk 7 3 5 Jacksonville 5 great race to the bottom of the sea in which nations will Tampa 0 5 rush to claim huge diuiiks of underwater territory rich in Mobile 3 12 37 New Orleans 54 food and minerals, a noted Houston 28 55 telligent and determined effort, he oceanographer has predicted. Wilmington 7 13 predicts. San Francisco .... 17 30 Such a race could change The U.S. has already taken pre- Seattle 22 8 the world's power structure, lim.inary steps toward working out Totals 155 313 oceanographer Dr. Wllbert Mc- the mechanics of living and work­ Leod Chapman said, and suggested ing beneath the sea with the recent that the United States should put Sealab II experiment in which "a few men down on one of the ! teams of aquanauts lived and higher spots of the Atlantic Ridge worked for two-week periods on for a while." That first station the U.S. continentai shelf, 205 feet could become a base for deeper benea'h the surface of the Pacific exploration where the riches will Ocean off La Jolla, California. be found, he said. Much more study and explora­ Food, Minerals tion is needed, according to Chap­ Those riches in the sea. Chapman man, before we can profitably said, could feed the world and pro- harvest the aea. He said the vide it with minerals for centuries I mechanics of producing food from to come. He notes that the U.S. the sea are not too well under­ produces only, a little more than stood, but noted that we already two million tons of fish a year but realize its enormous magnitude consumes six million tons, buying and can now tell in a general way the rest from foreign countries. which areas of the sea. are richly Our taeafood harvest could be in­ productive valley lands and which creased to 11 million tons with in- are the barren desert stretches. QUESTION: Was 1965 a good year for you and why? Whitney Martin, Jr.: The first part of last year was good for me, although I've run into a little bad luck during the last two or three months. Several very good trips came my way, and I got to see a good part of the world. Both of my kids received high marks in high school during 1965, and my oldest boy made the first string on the basketball team. I have great hopes for him during the coming year. ^ ^ Thomas Morton: I considered it good year for shipping, but otherwise things were rather ordi­ nary for me with nothing extra special happen­ ing. I did, though, make several interest­ ing trips to Northern Europe. I think the SIU did well in secur­ ing the new contract—a raise in pay is always welcome! Too, I con­ sider the lifeboat training I re­ ceived in 1965 to be very useful. Robert Russ: I'd call the year 1965 a pretty good season for my­ self and the SlU. It seems that the Union has proceeded along smoothly, and I had good luck In shipping out and ran into no major difficulties. In fact, I consider myself very lucky, since I was one of the crew on the Niagara when she began losing plates, and we made it home safely, while there was a chance of elnking. Richard Yareaower: Yes, It was definitely a good year for me, because I got married and a daughter, Lisa was born a few months ago. My family and my­ self settled down in Brooklyn last year. Also, I met several new peo­ ple and made lasting friend­ ships around the Union Hall. And to top it all off, I have started off the New Year with a berth on an SIU ship. ^ ^ Fazil Ali: I had a good 1965 with things going real well. Financially my family and I were stable, and I got to spend a good bit of time with my wife and kids. Too, I thought shipping was very good, and I never hurt for work. It sort of balanced the year having steady employment and some free time to spend with my family. ^ 4 ^ 4. i, 4. Bill White: I had a very good year, partially due to the fact that I got married and have a child on the way. It's good to be settled down. Also, ship­ ping was above average, and I held a steady Job, go things went well with me financially. My wife and I moved into an apartment in Brooklyn last year, and married life is running along very well TOTAL SHIPPED AU Gronps Class A Class B ClassC 0 1 4 15 23 45 10 5 10 1 15 14 0 3 5 2 4 2 0 1 1 1 1 13 0 19 44 27 38 50 1 11 7 13 27 11 6 7 22 134 81 244 NOW ON THE BEACH All Groups ClassA ClanB 14 1 £23 61 38 11 106 47 22 16 9 12 13 6 82 26 169 105 140 73 17 8 61 25 47 11 944 399 II ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTEP.ED All Groups Class A Class B 3 0 57 39 10 8 24 5 4 5 0 4 1 3 11 3 34 40 36 31 11 10 23 13 8 8 229 162 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 3 25 13 43 9 2 7 12 8 3 2 5 0 2 0 2 1 3 1 7 4 2 32 22 3 36 34 19 2 7 3 21 18 17 9 8 5 176 140 74 NOW ON THE BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 5 2 152 61 32 21 62 46 27 16 5 11 10 3 43 15 128 85 69 79 19 11 51 9 22 13 635 362 I: A 1* STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Port Class A Class B 2 0 Boston 57 New York 14 14 4 Philadelphia 9 Baltimore 18 Norfolk 1 3 Jacksonville 1 3 Tampa 1 0 Mobile 9 8 New Orleans 23 36 Houston 22 19 Wilmington ....... 7 8 San Francisco 11 2 Seattle 11 5 Totals 190 98 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 0 1 32 13 14 2 3 9 15 13 1 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 0 0 4 3 0 33 22 6 21 20 32 0 2 2 9 7 25 10 4 9 134 90 104 NOW ON THE BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB 5 2 130 25 28 9 70 35 14 21 4 7 12 0 57 27 145 86 52 21 20 13 35 5 18 11 590 262 if I u A »« 4 4 Raps Plan To Build Ships Abroad (Continued from page 3) industry by forcing American shipowners now operating vessels built in American j-ards to com­ pete against vessels built in foreign yards at lower costs. "Mr. White," Mr. Hall said in his letter, "already enjoys the privilege of building ships abroad and operatdng them in the foreign trades—at a very nice profit, ac­ cording to our understand/ing. And so there would seem to be no par­ ticular advantage to him or in­ centive for him to register his foreign-trading ships under the American flag and have to use American crews which he has fre­ quently claimed demand so much in wages as to make profitable operation virtually impossible. "That being the case, what Is the purpose of the suggestion Mr. White has made, that we legalize the use of foreign-built vessels in all trades? We can only conclude that Mr. White, not content with the profits he is making by using runaway flags in the overseas trades, now would like to increase these profits by invading the only protected stronghold we have and, in effect, bringing the runaway, flag Into the domestic trades." Because of this threat. Hall asserted, a number of banks and lending institutions in this country have already begun to show an in­ creasing reluctance to finance new shipping ventures by domesticallybuilt vessels. Finally, the SIU president took Issue with White's .statements con­ cerning the subsidy burden of the Advisory Committee proposals. "Mr. White's concern for the American taxpayer is touching of course," he said. "But the fact is that the privilege the United States Government now gives to Mr. White, to operate his vessels under runaway flags and thereby amass profits by evading the taxes, wages and other costs borne by American ship owners is just as much of a subsidy as the money given to American shipowners for the construction and operation of American vessels. "These runaway operators, as we have pointed out many times before, do not pay the same Federal taxes paid by American shipping companies and other American business enterprises. They do not employ American sea­ men who would pay personal in­ come taxes to the Government and who would spend their money with other Americans who, in turn, would pay taxes. They do not serv­ ice, store or repair their vessels In American yards or help to sup­ port American shipyard workers and others, who would also pay taxes. "Instead, by increasing Ameri­ can unemployment, by reducing American purchasing power, by contributing to our balance of pay­ ments deficit, and in many other ways, these runaway operators throw a heavy burden upon the American economy, the American Government and the American people. "Thus, each time an American shipowner operates a vessel under a runaway flag it costs the Ameri­ can taxpayer money—and we sub­ mit that this money, although a hidden subsidy, is as surely a sub­ sidy as the money we spend to build chips in American yards or operate them under the American flag. •H • H "We believe," Hall concluded, "that Mr. White's dissenting opinion has been motivated only by self-interest, and we believe that his proposals. If implemented, would result in a stili f^her decimation of the American-flag merchant fleet which the Mari­ time Advisory Committee is at­ tempting to preserve." 4 4 Atlantic Coast (Continued from page 4) shortly. Cecil Jennette, who last sailed aboard the Belfium Victory, is now fit for duty and ready to ship after a few stints in the hos­ pital. Alfred Sawyer, a member of the SIU for the past twenty-two years was home for the holidays and is ready to ship out again. Al's last ship, the Hastings, collided with a German ship in the English channel and was drydocked in a Ger­ man shipyard for 18 days. San Juan Democratic Senator Gayiord Nel­ son has been named chairman of a Senate Labor sub-committee scheduled ^ to hold hearings on pending minimum wage legislation in Puerto Rico from January 3-5. The Republican member will be Senator Javits of New York. Anibal Albe, after seven months on the Seatrain Georgia, dropped down here recently for a short va­ cation. Also dropping by the Hall here during the Alcoa Runner's last stay in San Juan was Prime Fernandez, if H -I 4 4 4 4 : •'•1 !** i4ii' •A" i �mi T. Total COPE Effort Urged By AFL-CIO SEAFARERS LOG "O Captain, My Captain .. Warnii^ againat tha resurgent political atrength of right wing and eonaervative forcea, tha recent AFL-CIO convention urged all unlona and union meiribera to total effort in behalf of liberala in tha 1966 congressional elections and full support of COPE. 'fi A convention resolution pointed out "history and tradition are not on our aide." It noted the party in control <rf the White House usually loses seats in off-year congressional elections. The average loss in tha past 60 years has been 37 House seats and five Senate seats. The resolution warned the special targets of rightist political action will be the 51 new liberal congressmen elected in 1964. Without them, the convention said, the flow of progressive legislation enacted in 1965 —medicare, aid to education, war on poverty, housing, social security increases, voting rights and other programs—would not have been possible. The resolution called on every AFL-CIO affiliate to "render all a-ssistance and support to the policies and programs" of COPE to help re-elect labor's friends in 1966. It spelled out these six points; M : A V. it u A 1. We hold it to be a primary obligation of each trade union member to be a registered voter, and of affiliated national and international unions, local unions and central bodies to encourage the achieve­ ment of this goal, we commend those national and international unions which have made a registrar or COPE chairman a constitutional officer for each local union and urge others to follow their example. Membership lists should be made available to the properly con­ stituted COPE organization for processing in reglstration-and-vote campaigns, particularly in those areas where pilot projects employing data processing equipment are underway. 2. We call upon all affiliated national and international unions to designate one or more full-time staff members to work with their local unions in buiiding effective COPE programs. 3. We urge each local union to appoint a COPE committee which will coordinate its program with the city or county COPE in its area to the end that every union member will be assisted in becoming eligible to vote and will have the opportunity to participate fully in all phases of the COPE program. 4. We commend affiliates which accept the responsibiiity of meet­ ing their financial obligations to COPE. We urge those which have not to do so. COPE cannot achieve its full potential without full support. We therefore urge all affiliates (a) to accept the obligation of meeting the COPE quota, and (b) to promote the voluntary dollar drive vigorously and resourcefully. 5. The lines of communication to allied groups outside the labor movement should be carefully tended and extended. A prerequisite to our political auccess is a united effort with thoaa who shara common goais, such as friendly farm organizations, senior citzens and minority groups. I 6. We urge tno continuation and extension of those endorsement | procedures which ensure broad participation by tha affiliates of state j •iMl local central bodies and careful selection of candidates based only, •a issues and ability. The U.S. merchant marine has often been called our fourth arm of defense—and rightly so. In peacetfme it carries the com­ merce which keeps our economy strong. In wartime and in emergency situations such as the present situation in Vietnam, the merchant marine carries the cargoes which keep our fighting men supplied in the farflung corners of the world. Under the U.S. Constitution, the President is the commander-in-chief of our armed The American Federation af Members of Anserleaa Bakery 4c Coafectioiiery Woi^ers Local 503, Teachers will award research forces. It is his duty and responsibility to who last Angrnt gave labor Its first grants of 3190 to 31.000 to profes­ see to it that our defenses remain strong at representation election victory in sors, teachers and advanced stu­ nearly 30 years in an anti-union dents for original studies or ar­ all times. However the Vietnam emergency stronghold, have won their first ticles in education, social or phy­ has shown beyond a doubt that the U.S. union contract after a tumultuous sical science, and labor-manage­ merchant marine, our vital fourth arm of one-week strike. The Wellon Can­ ment relations. dy Company of Dunn, South Caro­ The union Vrants research that, defense, is not strong. It is weak, riddled lina, the employer, forced the avoiding the "ivory tower" ap­ with decay. Our active merchant marine strike by persisting in the anti­ proach, will "help the classroom union tactics it used at the time of teacher, provoke the 'fat cats' in has proved too small to adequately handle the election. During the seven-day education and stir the layman to even such a relatively small emergency as walkout 27 strikers were arrested action," said Research Director Vietnam. and an injunction severely limited Pete Schnaufer. picketing. It is tim.-; for the President to act, before The AFT expects that more than t J. t it is too late. He is at the helm—placed The Electrical, Radio 4c Machine 100 researchers will be awarded Workers have begun a subscription grants during the first year of op­ there by the American people, who trusted campaign of 31 'per member in vol­ eration. A scanning committee in­ in his wisdom and determination to keep untary donations to establish a ref­ cludes AFT President Charles Cougee resettlement village in South gen, Vice President Alfred J. Tap- America strong. The fate of the merchant Vietnam. The union executive son and Schnaufer. A short marine can no longer be left in the hands board said it acted on appeals from summary of proposed articles, an of government agencies and administrators, President Johnson and others for idea as to approach and an indica­ increased participation by free tion of sources should be sent to who have consistently downgraded the mer­ world agencies in volunteer efforts Schnaufer at 716 N. Rush St., Chi­ chant marine and allowed the entire mar­ cago, 111. 60611. to help the Vietnamese people, itime industry to decline to the point where i" 4" 4" ilv ^ ^ Five hundred refugee families in its weakness endangers the entire nation. Albert J. Koban, former National South Viet Nam are having a hap­ Labor Relations Board attorney The President has the means at hand, in and field examiner and a former pier hoiiday season because the arbiter, has been named Boston AFL-CIO Building 8c Construction the President's Maritime Advisory Commit­ NLRB regional director, effective Trades Department didn't send out tee report, to take the steps necessary to put January 1. He succeeds Bernard departmental Christmas cards. the U.S. merchant marine back on the road L. Alpert, who died after 20 years Instead, BCTD President C. J. in the post. Hoban, 54, was for 12 Haggerty sent a check for $500 to to health and strength. He also has at hand, y^ars an a.s.sistant attorney general CARE and specified that it be used n the Interagency Task Force report, which of Rhode Island and served as an for .500 CARE packages "to be sent adviser to governors of that state to tiiose deserving" In South Viet advocates further undermining the merchant marine and in effect dealing a death blow Nam. ori labor matters. to our maritime industry, proof that the future of the merchant marine must be taken out of the hands of petty government bureaucrats. The President must act now to implement the recommendations of the Maritime Advi­ sory Committee report. The MAC already rejected the Interagency Task Force report, which proposed maintaining the U.S.-flag share of our own cargoes at about 8.6 jjercent and allowing foreign-flag and foreignbuilt ships in the U.S. trades. The MAC report recognizes that an ex­ panded and improved American-flag mer­ chant fleet is one of the nation's vital needs. It calls for an expansion of the fleet through stepped-up Government aid, to a point where it carries at least 30 percent of this country's foreign commerce. It calls for direct subsidy of American shipyards instead of allowing our capacity to build ships decay. It calls for faster replacement of obsolete vessels with modern ships and advocates paying increased attention to the vital bulk segment of our fleet. It endorses an oil import quota instead of leavi.ng this important trade to runaway-flag vessels and urges retention of U.S. passenger ships. It recognizes that seamen's jobs must not be further reduced but must be maintained through an overall expansion of the fleet. All these measures have been advocated before by the SIU and other American ma­ ritime unions. They have been repeated now by the President's own advisory com­ mittee. It is time now for the President himself to act. A new policy toward mari­ time must be formulated on the highest level. The public interest demands positive action now to rebuild the merchant fleet �k'-,;'' = - Juiurr T. INt It was family day at the New York SIU hall for Mrs. Irene Jedrzejewski end her children, from left to right, George, Mary, Victor, Creston and Catherine. Seafarers and families who enjoyed Christmas dinner at SiU hall in Now Orleans were greeted by brightly decorated Christmas tree. Seafarer Robbie J. Moos and his family gath­ ered around the well-set table at the New Orleans hall and enjoyed the festivities. Family and friends of Seafarer Lorenzo Corrasquillo were among the many who enjoyed big Christmas dinner at the New Orleans Hall. Seafarer David Blonstein, flanked by his wife and two sons, Noil and Charlie, was photo­ graphed by the LOG cameraman at the New York fiall on Christmas Day. The hall was crowded with Seafarers and families enjoying the traditional dinner with all the fixings. Jose Gonzales (far right), who sails it] the deck department, was on hand for Christmas dinner in New York with members of his family. Gonzales makes his home in New York. Carmen Bonefont (right), wife of Seafarer Juan Bonefont, attended Christmas dinner in the New York hall along with daughter Judith Bonefonte. Christmas is an especially big day for the children, who were o.n hand in force at the New Orleans hall on Christmes day. Here they gather on stairway for a group photo. Seafarer Henry Bailey and his family enjoyed SIU Christmas dinner with all the fixings at Frankfurt, Michigan. At Frankfort, Michigan, SIU Christmas dinner was served to a big turnout, in­ cluding Seafarer Fast and wife. Mrs. Robert Ullom of Frankfort and her children turned out for the Christmas festivities with other SIU families. iy>% No Christmas is complete without Santa Claus. Children of Seafarers include Donny and Dean Lanier, and Harold, Charlene and Dawn McClure, in New Orleans. The traditional SIU Christmas dinner saw a good turnout of Seafarers and families at the Philadelphia hall. Big fluffy fur hat at right drew favorable comments from all the Philadelphians present. IftiPlilSffrl On hand for Christmas dinner at Wilmington were (I-r) SIU United Industrial Workers mem­ bers Antonio Guerrero and Manuel Avlla; Seafarer Charies Kath and wifei SIU aoent Frank f.i I* I r" •oBMe.a • ' ^Miue muwrn Doyno isranaingji oeararer ca rnrcnara and wite. The serving lines were long at the Wilmington hall, but the food was delicious and well worth the short wait. Both SIU and SUP members and /emilies were on hand. Shortly efter this photo was taken. Seafarer oldtimer W. P. Andereon, shown above with his family at Christmas dinner In Houston, sailed aboard the Transhartford. Every half hour from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., SIU rep M. J. Blanton gave out presents to e different group of SIU kids during the Christmas dinner at the Houston hall. Although Seafarer J. L. Bass was at sea aboard the Penn Exporter, his family joined in the Christmas celebration with other Seafarers and families at ttie Houston hall. For families of Seafarers away from home. It was a chance to spend the day with SIU friends. Seafarer oldtimer Lenard Pretiaut (standing) was at the Houston hall with his whole family en Christmas day. Reports from all the SIU facilities in ell of the major ports show that the Christmas dinners were very well attended. �P»C« Tea SEAFdUEMS toe Jmuj T. INt Hard-Won tmisun TImo Fuf To Good Um Trade Unionists Donate Time, Leadership, To Aid Boy Scouts By Al Taanar, Vica PrasldMt oad Frad Fcrneii. Sdcratary-IrMstirar, Graot Lakra Tbe Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers have been successful in WASHINGTON—Increased leisure won in union contracts has helped strengthen labor's their 227 day strike against the Wyandotte Chemicals Corporation. long-standing partnership with the Boy Scouts, AFL-CIO Community Service Activities The OCAW recently sent a letter to the SIU Gt. Lakes District has reported. > thanking us for the support we gave them during the strike. Trades Council agreed to furnish fully performs for its sons, neigh­ We are proud to say that during this period not one SIU ship Current nationwide interest all the labor needed on the Scouts' bors, and the community. More of discharged any cargo at the Wyandotte Plants. The SIU Gt. Lakee in the children of the poor newly acquired San Isabel Scout our people are volunteering as District also gave Christmas baskets to needy families of the strikers, has accelerated the rapport Ranch. their union wins more leisure time some of whom had as many as eleven children. between the nation's largest labor In Waterloo, la., the Blackhawk for them at the collKtive bargain­ Pete Moore, the President of striking OCAW Local 7-627 recently center and its largest organization County AFL-CIO sponsors a Sea ing table." sent a letter to the SIU Gt. Lakes District thanking us for the support of boys, CSA Director Leo Perlis Scout ship and i^ a co-sponsor of that we gave them during the strike. told federation President George the annual Scout-O-Rama show. The letter read as follows: "Now that our strike against the Wyan­ Meany. Labor help In Philadelphia In­ dotte Chemicals Corporation is over, I would like to thank you and Labor union members provide your piembership for the wonderful support that your union gave some 25 percent of all scoutmasters cludes supplying meeting places— our Local during the seven month strike. and sponsor more than 230 Scout by the SIU and the Textile "If all of the other unions would have cooperated as yours did, troops. Cub Scout packs and Ex­ Workers Union of America; spon­ the strike might have been over a long time ago.^ Our membership plorer Scout units, Perlis said in soring scout uniita arid helping •msm and I will always remember the cooperation that your union gave mm summarizing a report prepared by raise funds—^Amalgamated Cloth­ O. W. Moody, Jr., AFL-CIO liaison ing Workers, International Ladies' us." SAN FRANCISCO—The Hawai­ DETROIT man with the Boy Scouts of Amej> Garment Workers and Electrical, ian Queen, second of two justRadio & Machine Workers; provid­ ica. During the years 1962-1964 we had several SIU Atlantic and Gulf ing music for the annual dinner completed combination container"Bill" Moody, who devoted 17 —^the American Federation of ships, automobile carriers and bulk contracted ships arrive here; however, in 1965 only two SIU A&G years to the Seafarers Internation­ Musioi»is, sugar freighters of SIU Pacific ships arrived on the Lakes (the Hastings (Waterman) and the Jofan C. al Union and the labor movement, (Atlantic Carriers). Five unions rronated their serv­ District-contracted Matson Naviga­ was appointed during 1964 as As­ CHICAGO tion Company, is scheduled to be­ sistant to the National director of ices to complete a rangers' resi­ gin regular service early in 1966. Shipping has finally coma to a standstill In this area with the last the Finance Service of the Boy dence and a Council ofbce at a vessel, the Henry Ptatt, of Gartland, laying up in Chicago on Christmas The jumboized C-4 vessel will Eve. The only thing operating in this area now is the Tanker Detroit. Scouts of America. In this post he Scout camp in the Paducah, Ky., enter the Los Angeles to Hawaii is responsible for liaison between area. Three members were hospitalized in Chicago at the Vets Research the Boy Scouts and the Commu­ At Ballston Spa., N.Y. members trade in which her sistership, the Hospital, and have since been discharged with the exception of one nity Services Department of the of Carpenters Local 1015 came to Hawaiian Monarch, has been op­ man, Joe Wljiecieoswkl, off the Harris Snyder, with bad back injuries. AFL-CIO. Camp Saratoga and gave a full erating since September. Con­ This has been a good year relative to shipping and Job opportunities, The range of cooperation be­ day of skilled labor toward the version of the two former troop­ ships for their specialized trade and next season looks brighter yet. We would like to say again tween labor and Scout groups ex­ erection of a camp lodge. that all members with sufficient time should take a few days to tends from sponsoring troops, serv­ Retail Clerks locals in Washing­ cost about $16.5 million. study and upgrade, thereby giving themselves the advantage of ing on Scouts boards and helping ton, D.C., have given money and Over 190 "live" automobiles, securing better paying jobs during the 1966 season. All Ports and secure financial aid to building leadership to encourage scouting camps with donated labor—$150,- in a low-income and high-delin­ with gas in tanks and batteries Agcmts will be available, giving complete assistance to those who connected, can be carried on eight wish to take advantage of the SIU Educational Program. 000 worth in one area. quency area. levels in the No. 1 hold. Containers FRANKFORT Said Perlis of other examples; of up to 12,800 tons of bulk sugar In Colorado, unions in the Pueb­ Tbe Ann Arbor Railroad Company is again hauling taconite from lo County Building & Construction 'This is a service that labor cheer­ can be_carried in holds 2, 3 and 4. Manistique to Frankfort in the carferries. Additional autos can be carried as All of the Ann Arbor fleet laid in for weather on Christmas Day, containerized cargo, but gas must giving many of the men a chance to to be with their families. be drained and batteries discon­ BUFFALO nected. With twenty ships laid up In this port with storage grain, the Addition of the Hawaiian Queen indication is that there will be a fair amount of shifting work during and Hawaiian Monarch allow Mat- the Winter months. son to abift the all-container The last ship in for lay up was the CMeege Trader, that arrived Hawaiian Citizen and Hawaiian early In the A.M. of December 24th, so at least some ef the men By Frank IhronA, West Ceasl RcprasMtotivn Merchant to service the Portland- made It home for Ciiristmas, Shipping continues to be good in San Francisco especially for entry Seattle-Honolulu and a m a 11e r Gus Wolf would like to extend his gratitude to ell the members ratings in all three departments. Tbe outlook for tbe rennunder of Hawaiian Island run. who remembered him with Christmas cards this year. January also looks very good. 4Ships paying off during the last to Alaska. Jack has been a mem­ shipping period were the Fairp<Ki, ber of the SIU foi 19 years. Yaka. Sio Grande and the TransBob Cossibbin, who had to get western ships. Signing on in­ off the T^;MI Topa to go into drycluded the Fairport, Yaka, and Rio dock for awhile is now fit for duty Grande. and waiting for the first job to Ships in transit were the Eagle hit the boards. Bob has been a Voyager, Steel Architect, York- member of the SIU for 24 years mar. Elizabethport, Choctaw, Steel and has participated in many of Flyer. Steel Apprentice, Portmar, the beefs that the union has had Transglobe, Marymar and the through the years. Longview Victory. Bjorne Granberg, who last sailed on the Ships due in for the next period Transpacific, is include the Rachel V. De Soto, FFD again now Fanwood, Young America, Santa and should be Emelia, Beloit Victory, Fairisle, ready to go again Panoceanic, Faith, Penmar and tbe in about a week San Francisco. or so. Bjorne has On the beach we have B. E. been a member Broderick, a real SIU oldtimer of the SIU for who piled off twenty years. the Express BufWe had a wonGranberg f a Io recently. d e r f u1 turnout Also on the beach is Juan for our annual Christmas -dinner Hopkins who re­ here and a good time was had by cently got off alL Wilmington the Elizabethport and said that Shipping for all ratings In the he's looking for port of Wilmington has been very a Far East good. During the past two week Hopkil run. period we had the Steel Flyer and Seattle the Choctaw payoff and also had Shipping has been good in Se­ seven ships in transit. attle for all ratings since the last Vic Egel blew into town after a period, and from all indications it 4-month trip on the San Francisco looks like it will continue for some as O.S. After a short vacation on time to come due to grain coming the beach he will be ready to go After successfully completing lifeboat training course at the Harry Lundeberg School of out of here and the situation in again. Seamanship, SIU Lifeboat Class No. 142 assembled for graduation picture. Newest batch Vietnam. We held our Christmas party in of lifeboat ticket holders are (l-r, bottom row): WiHiam Jenkins, Thomos Lyach. Middia On the beach here is Jack the hall on December 23 and bad row: Jim Brawn. Levi Chase, Charles Tucker. George Georgoussis, James Saluadore and Strouffb who got oif the Summit a good turnout of members and Fernanda Zaualo. Top row: George Chang. Jose A. AlBite. Henry Torres, Jr.. Manuel to spend the holida.va at home and their families. A good time was Moldonado and instructor Ami Bjornsson. is now waiting for a ship going had by alL 'iS '?r!| New Matson Containership Begins Service 'V Lifeboat Class No. 142 Graduates •A] �Juraary 1, MM SEAF ARERM to Bett^'iJll^j^ By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS January Buying Calendar Your family will have to cope with hlyher Hvlny oosU ayaln In 1966 after yolng: through, in 1965, the largest Increase In prices In this decade. At the beginning of the year we predicted a living-cost increase of about IV^ per cent. The actual increase in the past 12 months has been 1.8 per cent, despite the cut In excisp taxes on some goods. For 1966, we can expect another living-cost increase In the neigh­ borhood of 2 per cent. Any erosion this size in the buying power of the dollar qualifles as actual inflation, not merely the usual creeping inflation of 1 to per cent a year. The most serious problem you will have to deal with In 1966 is the high price of food. The Administration has been trying, with some success, to battle price increases on basic materials by releasing part of its own stockpiles of aluminum, copper, wheat, etc. But one retired worker told a recent consumer conference sponsored by Denver Labor Federation Community .Services: "The price increases I have to pay on food this year make the aluminum and copper increases look like pikers!" He proved it with examples, and got big applause. Tnere is some evidence that processors and distributors are in­ creasing prices of finished products more than hikes on raw materials warrant. Several food items have gone up more than abundant supplies seem to warrant. The big price increase in shoes is much larger than justified by prices of hides, farm representatives have written to this column. On January 1, 1966, several additional excise-tax reductions go into effect, and will help your family. The 10 per cent tax on phone service drops to 3. Some theater and sports admissions' taxes will be eliminated or reduced. The taxes on auto parts and accessories installed by dealers, and electric light bulbs, will be eliminated. The manufacturers' excise tax on cars, reduced from 10 to 7 per cent last summer, now drops to 6. Selective In Buying Bargain of the year is household appliances. Even after successive price cuts since the 1957-59 period, appliances have gone down another 5 per cent this year. Here are buying tips for 1966: FOOD: Meats especially are high. Some pork cuts already are 10 to 24 cents a pound higher than a year ago. Beef has not gone up as drastically, but most beefsteaks also co-st 10 cents a pound more. The price, hike on red meats has affected other foods. Even though turkey supplies are bigger, prices have been slightly higher. Eggs, too, cost more than last year. However, despite these Increases, your best buys in protein foods for 1966, to stretch costly meat, will be turkeys, eggs, broilers and other chicken, cheese and frozen fish. Broiler supplies will be heavy. In red meats, chuck with bone in, chopped beef, Boston butts and calls are your best buys. The butt and call (or picnic) are cut from the shoulder. The butt has more lean meat than the call, or any other pork cut. Even at its higher price, the butt is a better buy. CLOTHING: The real problem Is shoe prices, expected to go up another 50 cents to $1 on top of last fall's similar hike. Our advice is to shop the January shoe sales for current needs. You'll save two ways—on the sale price an1 by anticipating the forthcoming increase. Look for good buys in January clothing clearances. Including children's wear, expected to cost morp this spring. Especially take advantage of sales of "durable press" slacks and shirts foi^ men and boys. HOME EQUIPMENT: Among the outstanding values are the low prices available this year on vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dryers, ranges and refrigeratdrs. Gulf Coast Column (Continued from page 5* reports a .s^month voyage as chief cook aboard the Mount Washing­ ton. Louis P. Hagman, who got off the Merrimac to enjoy the holidays on the beach, says he would like nothing better than to be able to be able to get his chief steward slot back aboard the Merrimac again because he really likes that ship. Mobile F. Finch, who last sailed as bosun aboard the Producer on a trip to India is spending the holi­ days here with his wife. Finch has been shipping out of the Gulf since the Union's inception in va­ rious deck department ratings. F. Lta Miller is in drydock here with a knee injury he suffered back in September. His last ship was the Transhartford. Miller, who makes his home in Florida and has been shipping out of the Gulf area for the last twenty years or so, can hardly wait for his knee to get back in shape so he can grab a deck department slot on the first tiling smoking. Spending the holidays with his wife and family here, Joseph J. Logan last sailed on the bauxite run aboard the Alcoa Commander. An oiler's job going anywhere is his first resolution for the new year. Oldtimer Theodore R. Maples is enjoying the holiday seaseason by getting in some deer hunting. His last ship was the Montepeller Victory, on which he sailed as FWT. After a long spell as steward aboard the Halcyon Panthetr, Har­ old Westphall is on the beach, spending the holidays at home with his wife and family in nearby Satsuma, Alabama. Home for the holidays for the first time in a long while is LaFrance Smith, who last sailed in the steward depart­ ment aboard the Producer. Before that he sailed aboard the John B. Wateirman. rat* KICTW LOG Great Lakes States Oppose Seaway, Inland Waterway Tolls CLEVELAND—Opposition to all proposed waterway tolls and charges, including the tolls on the St. Lawrence Seaway, has been voted unanimously by the Great Lakes Commission, representing all eight states bordering on the Lakes. Chairman of the Commis­ to tolls in Canadian shipping cir­ In addition, a "user" tax on the sion's Commerce and Naviga­ cles. fuel used by U.S. inland water car­ tion Committee, Louis C. Pur- In spite of constantly rising car­ riers has been proposed for the A dey, declared that any toll or charge at all, on any waterway, was a form of discrimination against a mode of transport. Tolls or user charges on Inland water­ ways are contrary to all treaties and precedents, in which U.S. pol­ icy has always been to oppose any form of restriction on access to in­ land waters, he said. He left no doubt that the com­ mittee's recommended motion to the full committee was intended to apply to the St. Lawrence Seaway in addition to domestic inland wa­ terways. Tolls Opposed Under an agreement between the U.S. and Canada, the cost of the St. Lawrence Seaway is to be amortized with revenue from tolls over a 50-year period. Next year an International Joint Commission is to make recommendations con­ cerning the level of Seaway tolls. However, there is strong opposition goes and revenues, the Seaway has been running in the red, meeting its operating costs and more in the Lake Ontario-Montreal section but not having enough to cover its de­ ferred interest charges. past several years. U.S. inland wa­ ter carriers have strongly opposed such a user tax as discriminatory against one mode of transport and has thus far had the support of Congress in this view. Canada Eyes Plan To Break Worst Seaway Bottlenecks OTTAWA—Two St. Lawrence Seaway canal improvement projects designed to eliminate the worst bottlenecks in the Seaway system, will be considered by the Canadian Cabinet, according to Minister of^ Transport John W h i t n e y of the Seaway system's worst bottlenecks. The bypass would be Pickersgill. considerably wider than the channel. The second proposal is for the construction of additional locks at Beauharnois, a two-lock system which studies of traffic increases predict will become the next major Seaway bottleneck unless action is taken. A project has already been start­ ed to twin all 'Welland locks to allow shipping to flow in both di­ rections at the same time. Coupled with the proposed bypass, this WASHINGTON—A "negative income tax" and the crea­ would dramatically reduce the time tion of socially useful jobs f9r the unskilled have been required for vessels to transit the 27-mile link between Lakes Erie proposed as part of a comprehensive, five-year attack on and Ontario. poverty by R. Sargent Although the bypass projects, Shriver, director of the Office Creation of these jobs for the which would cost an estimated unskilled would relieve the highly "hundreds of millions of dollars" of Economic Opportunity. skilled workers of necessary duties have not yet been approved or The negative income tax would in which their skills are not even considered by the Canadian use the Government's income tax utilized, much as the parking Cabinet, preparatory steps have machinery to supplement the in­ meter maids relieve trained police­ been taken by expropriation of the necessary land for these projects come of the poor by allowing ^n men for more important duties. to prevent land speculation, .\bout individual or family with an in­ Many such jobs remain un­ come below the tax-paying level created, Shriver says, because 4,000 acres east of Welland has to claim a payment based on the local governments and institutions been acquired for the proposed unused portion of his current do not have adequate funds. Under Welland Canal bypass plus 275 acres beside the Beauharnois Ca­ exemptions. his plan, the Federal Government nal, near Montreal, for additional A family of four, for example would put up 90 percent of the locks. with no income would get a pay­ cost, which would amount to $1 ment from the Government of billion or $2 billion a year. $420, or 14 percent (the lowest tax The negative income tax pro­ rate) of $3,000, the level at which' posal is designed to help close the the family's income becomes tax- so-called "poverty gap" of about SH table. $12 billion, which is the amount The second proposal would necessary to remove everybody create jobs for the unskilled in from the definition of poverty. A areas where the poor are con­ city family of four with less than centrated. These socially useful $3,150 yearly income is presently WASHINGTON—Two ships have jobs would be in the nature of considered poor. This program been added to the U.S. Govern­ hospital orderlies, nurses aides or would cost the Government an ment blacklist of ships which have billion a year under been to Cuba since January 1, 1963, maintenance and custodial workers estimated in public institutions and parks. present projections. bringing the number of ships in­ eligible to haul U.S. Governmentgenerated cargoes to 244. The vessels added during the two-week period ended December 13 were the 7,134 gross ton British CASH BENEFITS PAID; Sept. 1-Sept. 30, 1965 flag "Elicos," and the 7,245 gross ton Cypriot flag ".Alexandros," AMOUNT PAID the Maritime Administration an­ CUIMS nounced. $ 70,285.01 7,518 Hospital Benefits Although vessels may be re­ 39,885.50 moved from the blacklist on prom­ 18 Death Benefits 115,350.00 ise of their owners to keep them 769 Pension-Disability Benefits and all other ships under the same 7,726.70 control out of the Cuban trade, 39 Maternity Benefits 97,089.13 no ships were removed from the 817 Dependent Benefits list during the latest reporting 7,571,21 556 period. Optical Benefits British-flag ships still lead all 35,954.50 4,502 Out-Potient Benefits others on the list with 74 in the 430,569.55 Cuban trade< With the addition of 1,303 Vacation Benefits the Alexandres, there are now 12 Cypriot ships on the blacklist. TOTAL WELFARE. VACATION The total of 244 ships listed come to a total of 1,709,743 gross tons. $804,431.60 15,522 BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... The project proposals call for an 81^-mile bypass to straighten the canal and take it around the city of Welland, where five city bridges now cause periodic slow­ downs and which is considered one Negative Income Tax Would Aid The Poor Two Ships Added To Cuba Blacklist SlU Welfare, Vacation Plans �Pac« Twelv* SEAFARERS SlU Pensioner Recalls Youth During Tour Of The Far West By FRED HARVEY It being to my mind a nice time to go traveling, I decided to take a trip to the Pacific Northwest, so I just bought a ticket on the next day's train out of New York and left the city on the afternoon of Au-> gust the 16th. Arriving in left me sitting on the ground. It Chicago the following day, I didn't hurt much at the moment, Jammarr T. INt LOO trip to Boavbay, India, end h>> vited the whole erew to aw wedding. In the true fiUU spiril and tradition of the Brother^ To tbo Editori I wish to expreae my heart­ hood of the Sea all my ship­ felt appreciation to tho Sea­ mates turned out to help me in farers International Union of various ways. Bosun Wallace Simpson was North America, which has helped me at all times and considerate enough to arrange especially in the last four for my time off in port, other years, as I have been under the AB's and Ordinaries stood constant care of doctors since I my watches, and second cook was placed on the disability and baker Frank Constagno list. Everyone has gone out served as my best man. Then to his way to be helpful. Also, I wish to say that it is a privilege to be a member of such a wonderful union ae the SIU. The SIU has set up programs T lk E d i t Qi! to ease the member's burdens when they are going to sea, as well as lo<^ng after them and their needs when they are not All letters to the Editor lor able te continue their life as a publication in the SEAFARERS seaman. It is a plan that looks into the future to make life LOG must be signed by the more secure and worthwhile for writer. Names unll be withheld them when help is most need­ upon request. ed. Trouble comes very often when it is least expected, and top it ali off, Charles Johnson medical problems are among the of the steward department most expansive. The aid from took up a eolleotion for a my Union was most appreciated. wedding present from the crew. Frsternallr yours, All these things I will never Lawrence O. Russell forget, and It makes me proud to be a member of a union that % % %. lives up to its standards. It was a time when a Seafarer needs his Brothers to prove their kindness through action, and deeds, and not merely words. To the Editor: I just wanit to publicly ac­ Fellows, a vols of thanks from knowledge and again thank my Marlens and myself to all of fellow crewmembers aboard the you. Fraternally, Steel Fabricator. I was married on our last Fidel De DIos Welfare Benefits Draw Thanks hurried on out to Crystal Lake to so I Just climbed back aboard; but visit with my brother and his fam­ on dismounting back at the fair­ ily. He is 84 years old and still grounds, found my knee aching going strong. Myself, I'm only 79. and swollen. Old fashioned remedies are the After a round of visits here and there and seeing many places from best cures for things like sprained my very early childhood and meet­ ankles and their like. I found a ing some of the old settlers, my bottle of liniment and holed up in nephew took me up to the tip of my room for two days. the Kewounee Penninsular in About that time I decided I'd Wisconsin to visit my younger had enough of Montana and fibrother's place at Yill's Rock. We gured it was better to move on stayed there a whole week, riding further west. It was aibout four in around and looking over the coun­ the afternoon of September 2, try. On one of our rides we when I left Miles City, and got to stopped by a wooden statue of Butte, Montana by dark. That is Pensioner Fred Harvey Chief Oskosih of the Menominee quite a stretch of country, where rests for a moment in Egg Tribe that was posed by his grand- you go down the hills to Butte, Harbor, Wisconsin, under «on, who is now chief of the tribe. which seems to lay as If it were in the statue of Chief Oskosh. The next leg of my journey, a bowl. I surely admired the skill of the bus driver, maneuvering with stopovers here and there, rarian A1 Harmon. We just sat took me to Miles City, Montana, down those twisting roads. They around talking about whaleships where I had passed through many are crackerjack drivers. and sailing boats in general, with We got into Missoula, Montana the conversation being taped. I years before. It seems that for a couple of blocks in town, there and the Idaho panhandle is of the had several pictures taken »id got was a saloon and gambling house wildest sort—mountain ranges cov­ myself on television for thirty every other block, where pictures ered with acre after acre of white minutes. of days gone by adorn the walls. pine, rocky trails and cool clear Also, I went down to the SIU In the mornings I visited the fair- streams. Hall and eaw my old friend Paul groundfi and stockyards and San Francisco was one of the Yonso, who was just getting ready would sit in on a few hands of highlights of my journey. They to ship a bunch of .Seafarers out to poker in the afternoon at tl^ really believe in free enterprise Saigon. If I had wanted in, I "Range Riders' ^loon." there, with the saloons swinging probably could have been shang­ Then, in order to see the "Lit­ their doors open at six in the morn­ haied out of San Francisco, even tle Big Horn country," I hired a ing, even on Sunday. But my though I am pushing eighty. car to take a trip in that direction, favorite of course was the Mari­ Just before I pulled out of passing herds of buffalo and time Museum, which I make a Frisco, I stopped by the Barbary horses all along the way. I also point of visiting every time I'm Coast and Chinatown and tried to took a four-day tour (rf Yellow­ in Frisco. I took a much needed remember where the old dance rest following the 24-hour ride on hall used to be, places such as the stone National Park. When I got back to Miles City, I the bus, then went over to the Thalia and the Hippodrome. I Charles H. Juntikka, 45: Ac­ decided to try my luck on a horse, museum and aboard the "Bale- found out that sixty years makes cidental causes claimed the life of which I hadn't been aboard in over lutha," the full-rigged ship belong­ a lot of difference. Nearly all of Brother Junten years. After galloping over ing to the museum. my old hangouts had been gone tikka, when he the prairie for about an hour, the The next day I met with the for quite a while. was overcome by pony stepped in a gopher hole and director, Karl Kartum, and LibOn the way to Salt Lake City carbon monoxide early in the morning it began to during a housesnow, and when we got to Rock fire. Last serving Springs, Wyoming, the country with the Kinsman was covered by a white blanket. Marine Transit After being delayed for two hours Company, he was due to a traffic jam ,we started up a member of the the hill toward Rawlings, Wyo­ deck department. ming. We were traveling along Juntikku Is survived by his broth­ what was called the "Bear Moun­ er, John, and burial took place in tain Road, about 8,000 feet above the Atlantic Mine Cemetery In sea level. Everything rolled along Houghton County, Michigan. smoothly for a while, but just be­ 4" 4" 4" fore reaching the summit, the bus Arthur John Queary, 39: Brother was stopped by another roadblock. Queary succumbed to a heart The way to Cheyenne was liter­ attack while at ally teeming with wildlife. The sea near Edgegraceful antelopes and deer had water, New Jer­ been driven from the woods by sey. A :nember of the blizzard and the consequent tlie deck depart­ lack of food, and they were all ment, he last ser­ grazing in the snow. ved aboard the I fell In bed at the hotel in Seatrain Texas. Cheyenne a.nd woke up feeling Queary was a Seventy-nine year old Fred Harvey made it back from his that I'd had just about enough. native of Brook­ trip to the far West in time for Christmas dinner at the New After a good night's sleep, I packed lyn, New York, York'SIU Hall. He is shown with his wife and a guest, Maria up the old suitca>se and bought a and lists his grandmother, Mrs. F. Da Rosa, whom the Harveys sponsored for citizenship. ticket for Chicago and New York. Nergler, as his beneficiary. Brothers Rally For SIU Marriage Final Departures Edward John Cichorek, 52: A heart attack proved fatal to Brother Cichorek. Last shipping out aboard the Keva Ideal, he was a member of the engine de­ partment. Cicho­ rek listed his last address as 618 Pike Street in Seattle, Washing­ ton, and was buried in the Holyrood Cemetery, King County, Washington. 4 4 4 Theodore E. Shu pick, 61: Brother Shupick died of a liver ailment in tha St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, Wis­ consin. A mem­ ber of tho deck department, h e last sailed with the American Steanvshlp Com­ pany. Brother Shupick is sur­ vived by a friend, Liney Randolph, and was buried In the Forest Lawn Cemetery In Detroit, Michigan. V �Jnivarr T, IfM SEAFARERS Seamar Crewmen Praised For Rescue On High Seas LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sea Spirit By Fanl Rnfflii, AB The skill and readiness with which Seafarers cope with emergencies at sea figured prominently on the Seamar in the rescue of an imidentlfied man floundering in the water. The incident took place off the west coast of Mexico nearly 100 miles from land! On an afternoon in middiligently in launching the boaA other things. He also noted that December the SIU ship was and getting away from the side of the man was Incoherent from the smoothly cruising along on the ship," according to Ship's length of his exposure In the Barren teat and causes tragic And dreams of those we left behind With hopes that white and moving water Will soon erase them from our mind. Winter'* chills and summer's heat. The strain of schedules day by day, A startled ship shedding memories. Plodding the ocean's unmarked way. her course when the officer on the bridge heard a cry from the water and saw a man there. He immediately threw a ring life buoy overboard and gave the order "hard right" to the helms­ man, Seafarer Clifford B. J. Brown. Stairs of whitecaps, not of wood Rolling bedposts far from land, A ceiling that is mostly sky, A harbor that is mostly sand. Delegate S. Furtado. "They should be commended for doing such a fine Job when help was needed on such short notice. The total elapsed time from the original sighting until the man was taken aboard the rescue boat was under nineteen minutes!" It was clearly a time for quick The ship's delegate went on to thinking and fast action. describe the man as being about The ship veered hard to the starboard as Brother Brown began 28-years-old, a native of Amster­ to execute the Williamson Turn, dam and sailing as an AB, among a standard maneuver in all cases of "man overboard." The turn war ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), November 28—Chairman, H. W. Miller) Secretary, expertly completed, and the man A. a. Nail. No t)«ets reported by de­ was found to be only a half ship's partment delegates. Motion made length away. that cleaning cargo holds to be reg­ ular OT rate. But Brother Brown was not the only Seafarer swinging Into ATLAS (A. L Burbank), November action. •—Chairman, P. Rubith; Secretary, M. Quran. Brother Bob Fletcher was While the turn was being com­ ciacted to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Disputed OT tn Port of Chrispleted, the number two lifeboat tobal. Canal Zone. Motion made that was being readied for launching all ships t>e air-conditioned. Repair list to be brought up to date and sub­ —the tarpaulin was stripped away, mitted to the captain. Need new oars and oarlocks and other equip­ washing machine badly. ment thoroughly checked, and the block and tackle made ready. SEAMAR (Celmar Steamship), Dec. II—Chairman, Robert Raid; Secre­ Soon the lifeboat was launched in tary, R. K. Holt Ship's delegate re­ good order and proceeding toward ported that a letter was received from Earl Shepard regarding the the survivor. conditions aboard this vessel. More of a variety is requested on menu. "The Seafarers acted very No beefs reported by department The sea has called us and we came By choice and by chance combined. The ocean's call we all have answered, A clarion harsh but not unkind. The day has changed but not the call. The work but not the breed. And the ship's that sail the ocean's loastes Are bound by an ageless creed. A creed that dictates, "You shall sail. While others on land remain. A pitching deck shall be your home With wind and stars and rain. "Wind and stars That whispers And stops when Where foreign Face TfcirtecB LOG and a loneliness through the soul docked at foreign ports things are sold." delegates. Ship's delegate was re­ imbursed for phone calls. Collec­ tion taken up for man rescued from sea. Job well dona to all hands In rescue opertion. Special attention will be made by N.Y. patrolman re­ garding the food. Stranye streets like withered flowers Have an odor all their own. Dark ahd twisting alleyioays That never lead toward home. DONOTBiuY A seamen's club in Napoli Beckons the sailor in, A park, a bench and a crooked tree Stares at the stranded men. LONG LINES (Isthmian), Nov. S— Chairman, H. Libby; Secretary, Dick Grant. Ship's delegate reported let­ ter was forwarded to New York headquarters regarding disputed OT. Washing machines need repairs to see Chief engineer. 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, "Lee" brand tires (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic Workers) Softly, softly murmuring In tones one scarce can hear. Water passes under pilings Tidal currents under piers. Weary hours of waiting. Straining ears to hear the horn. The sound that signals anchors weighing. The sailing ship's returning tone. OCEANIC SPRAY (Transworld Ma­ rine), Dec. 12 — Chairman, Frank Natale; Secretary, H. Kennedy. Ship's delegate reported that every­ thing running smoothly. One man was sick but since has returned to work. Vote of thanks to the Steward department. No beefs reported by department delegates. Steward de­ partment requests that crew take a little more time and bring back all dirty linens and cups that they use. SEastern Alt Lines (Flight Engineers) 4" And yet when ship and turning screws Have brought the seaman home. Still he strains to hear the water. Still he listens for the horn. t !• H. I. Siege! "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) tit Bears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) For the sea has called him. Answering, he came. He now awaits the hour When the sea shall call again. Making The Bread > H>W > \ X " /. Stitzel-WeUer Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin StlU," "W. L. Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) water. The man was later identified as a Dutch crewman named Hahn van Felder off the German freighter Constantia. The crew on the rescue boat consisted of Seafarers Furtado, J. R. Mattox, M. R. Kniclcman, John P. Schaefer, B. R. Hireen, B. R. OJeda and 2nd Officer Royal Hightower, a former SIU brother. in letters to be received. There Is shortage of porthole screens. When In India and other foreign ports keep doors locked. Captain will obtain more keys and locks In Bombay. Recreation room needs cleaning up regularly. Some disputed OT in deck department. Crew is asked to please keep their feet off the chairs and tables in the messroom. Bosun states that when ship Is not |as free, absolutely no smoking outside of authorized spaces end no transis­ tor radios on lookout watch. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian Lines), Deo. 18—Chairman, Michael J. Anzalonc; Secretary, A. Laitar. vy- -if- • • Discussion about having patrolman In San Francisco to straighten out beats. $120 In ship's fund. No t>eefs reported by department delegates. Brother O'Connel was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Motion made to have better launch service in Manila. Motion made to buy new wall clock. Everyone cooperated In keeping heads clean. Repair list to t>e made up as soon as possible. Or­ ganize detail to clean laundry and library. Kays should ba mada for showers and toilets, also paint crew quarters and pantry. FANWOOD (Waterman), Nov. Chairman, D. Missimer; Secretaryr S. Heinfling. Brother Seymour Helnfling was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), Dec. 14—Chairman, Jamas 0. Bruso; Secretary, Jamts M. Nelson. New contracts have not been received by crew. Ship's delegate reported that everything Is running smoothly. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Ship's delegate sug­ gested that all brothers put In for 10 nights lodging white In shipyard due to excessive noise and no hot water. OCEANIC TIDE (Transworld Ma­ rine)), Nov. 21—Chairman, John F. Dickerson; Secretary, J. D. Williams. Ship's delegate reported that Cap­ tain said there will be no money draws on overtime. No t>eefs re­ ported by department delegates. Crew is requested to please keep the natives out of the fosc'les In Port Said. Vote of thanks to the Steward department. TRUSTCO (Marme Carriers), Dec. 12—Chairman, Juan Oquendo, Jr-i Secretary, Robert Moody. Ship's delegate reported that at Bombay, crew can draw 50c of base pay less one months allotment in currency next draw to t>e in travelers checks. All crew members to advise corre­ spondents to Include name of ship GENEVA (U.S. Steel), Deo. 18 — Chairman, Richard Heffley; Secre­ tary, Larry Mundy. Ship's delegate reported 1 oiler missed ship in Morrisville. Some disputed OT in deck department. Negotiations underway to allow all hands time off as per SIU freightship agreement. Sugges­ tion to repair air conditioners In messhall and recreation room. til' J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) if if 4 Pepsi Cola Company (Soft Drink Workers, Local 812) Baker Pedro Notes adds a touch of yeast to the mixer aboard the Robin Locksley before he switches on the machine. Due to the impossibility of carrying fresh bread on a long voyage, it is baked aboard ship. 4 4 .. ' M S^AfAMRS LOG, if Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, StereotjT)ers) Empire State Bedding Co. "Sealy Mattresses" (Textile Workers) t •• 4 Jamestown Sterling Corp. Furnitnre and Bedding White Furniture Co. United Furniture Workers BfooMyn 32,, NYf 9 to melve I 9 put my ttome on your ' z;--'" « K I (PriRt lnforPS0t0Ai | t I8 NAM! 5 smEETADDR^ I CITY . ; •• 4 -:4>:'-.. n ZONE....,. STATE... .1 • J TO AVOin PM«tlCATlOi^! ffyoo sr. w ! :of stJrffW ptessa qfvrf your former - z" v• J ' z-Z ^ ^ J ] •' -'6' �Fas« FoartcM SEAF ARERS Janotty 1, ItM LOG Deck, Engine, Steward Depots At Werk Aiieard Dei Santos AB John W. Allstat hosei down fhe ship as a part of his routin* duties on deck. Seafarer Louis Gdusko takes a turn at the wheei while the ship is underway on an overseas run. Oiler Roiiort L. Thomphint per< forms one of the essential chores down in the engine room. After the meal is finished, Chief Steward Alton R. Booth, the "Strawberry Man," takes a break. Although Christmas has long been passed and remains in our mind only as a holiday last year, reports by delayed overseas mail continue to indicate that Seafarers all over the world enjoyed quite a meal aboard their respective ships. Brother Manuel Silva, ship's delegate aboard the Montpelier Vic--t tory, sends a favorable report Meeting chairman David Pash- turned in by the steward depart­ of the Yuletide celebration on koff aboard the Hercules Victory ment," he continues. "The chow his vessel. "Our Christmas menu would have done justice to the hnest restaurant," he said. "Tur­ key, Virginia Ham, roast Long Island Duckling and prime ribs of beef were only a few of the tasty items our steward dcpa rtment, headed by Broth­ er W. T. Langford, served up Longford for the crew. This ship is on a real dream run, in ad­ dition to the splendid work by the boys in the galley—two coastwise and one intercoastal trips—and the rumor is that we will be on this one for a year." (Wall Street Traders Inc.) reports favorably on Ship's Delegate Albert Paige. It seems that both the deck delegate and several of the members agreed .that he was doing a good job, and everyone hopes that he Pnshkeff keeps the posi­ tion. "He does the job like it should be done," Pashkoff noted. i t 4. Crew members aboard the Del Norte (Delta Steamship Lines) again demon­ strated that Sea­ % K. farers are always ready to come to The ship's meeting aboard the the aid of a Thetis (Rye Marine) began with Brother in dis­ a discussion about unionism and tress. They unani­ Its practices. All mously voted to crew members use a portion of agreed that, since the ship's funds the SIU has stuck for a radiogram Donnelly by their rank and and floral wreath hie, the members to the family of Sankey Edwards should also make whose sister recently died. They a point to be loy­ also sent a radiogram to Seafarer al to the Union. Albert Stout on the death of his Brother J. E. Mother, according to Galley Dele­ Cline was re­ gate Henry B. Donnelly. Borry elected as ships delegate and also given a solid vote 4> 41 41 of confidence, according to Meeting Chairman Dave Barry. Both the Ship's delegate Charlie Mazur delegate and the steward depart­ ment were awarded vote of thanks. of the Columbia Victory (Columbia Steamship) reports that the crew is having an exceptionally good 4" 4" trip aboard a fine vessel. "Every­ thing is just great," he says, A discussion on the crew-fi­ "especially the steward depart­ nanced movie projector and film ment. Those guys are doing a really was an important topic at the meet­ wonderful job. They've truly ing aboard the earned the vote of thanks that the Brigham Victory crew gave them." (Bloo m field Steamship Com­ 4 4^^ pany), according to Meeting Chair­ According to ship's delegate man Albert Bourgot. Each broth­ Wesley Leanard, things j u a t er tossed in $17 couldn't be going any better than which added up they are aboard the Cabins (Texas to a grand total City Refinery.). "It's a good trip, of $300 to be used a clean ship, and a wonderful crew for new reels. The film will be with everyone pitching In and collected when the ship bits Long working together," he reports. "An •specially outstanding Job is being Beach, California. and service are tops. The run is being made according to the high­ est SIU standards of work and behavior." 4 4 4 Seafarers aboard the Del Mar (Delta Lines) awarded a vote of thanks to the ship's movie director who did a fine job of obtaining films and keeping the equipment functioning in A-1 shape. "We saw some terrific films this time out," says ship's meeting secretary Joseph V. Whaler Jr. "An SIU crew always appreciates a job well done." 4 4 4 Joseph P. Adams, 3rd cook, and Redoriek Kepf. chief cook, busy themselves in the galley with the preparing of the day's meal. LOG-A-RHYTHM: A Stairway By Linda Mustakaa A special menu and a special dinner highlighted Thanksgiving Day on the Fanwood (Waterman), according to Ship's Delegate Seymour Heinfling. The theme of the festive oc­ casion was Kip­ ling's "Ballad of East and West," and each item on Heinfling the menu was followed by an apropos quotation from such writers as Jfouvenal, Vol­ taire, Cervantes and Shakespeare. A special vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for a Job excellently done. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Oct. 31—Chairman, K. A. Helleman; Secretary, D. M. Woods. No beefs reported. Some disputed OT In en­ gine and steward departments. Vote of thanks extended to the ship's delegate, deck, engine and steward delegates. Every stairway must begin Though each must end as well, A life may be compared as such— In fact, a parallel. Each step a lesson to be learned, A challenge, if you may. An invitation to succeed Through knowledge, day by day. The path is long and straight before. And time is not to waste; For never shall the clocks reverse. Nor shall mistakes erase. Thus time well spent and fortitude, As every step you weigh. Attain the goal for which you strive— Let nothing bar your way. Secretary, W. T. Langford. Discus­ sion on mattresses which were to t)e ordered and so far nothing has been done about same. Ship's delegate reported that ship will pay off in Delaware City and for replacement list to be turned In as early as pos- HERCULES VICTORY (Wall Street Traders), Nov. 22—Chairman, David Pashkoff; Secretary, I. M. Pcacoch. $10 In ship's fund. Disputed OT In deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks extended to Brother Paige for doing a good job as ship's dele­ gate. One man hospitalized in Naha. drew Hemphill. Ship's delegate re­ ported vote of thanks to cro'W for cooperation. Soma disputed OT In deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to baker and steward d» partment Vote of thanks to ship's delegate Brother Bennie Lowderback. FAIRISLE (Pan Oceanic), Aug. 12— Chairman, J. Wolanski; Secretary, V. Douglas. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Brother Q. Litchfield was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Fans are to be obtained In Long Beech. Also see about fixing crew's showers. MERRIMAC (Merrimac Transport), Nov. 21—Chairman, S. Homko; Sec­ retary, L. P. Hagamann. Ship's dele­ gate reported everything running smoothly. Repair list submitted thie trip will t>e handled as soon as pos­ sible. Some disputed OT in engine department sible. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Motion made that no crew member pay off until all beefs sre settled satisfactorily. Washing machine to be repaired. MONTPILim VICTORY (Victory Oarriors), Boo. S—Chairman. J. Lowis; VINORI (Vonero), Nov. Si—Chair, man, iamee Hsrmsni Sooretary, An- STKIL ROVM (Isthmian), Dee. IS ^hsirman, Oresta Vslst SsereUry, T. Psulknar. $20.2S In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Oresta Vole waa olacted to serve as now ship's dele­ gate. Water tanks used for drinking water needs cleaning. Craw Is rC quested te keep library clean. �7. IMf SEAFARERS Pace Ptnces LOG mmmmmmm. Know Your Kights i u s"> m I FINANCIAL RIPORTI. The conitltuUon of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakee end Inland Watera District makes specific provision for safegnardinf the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are avaUable at SIU headquartera In Brooklyn. TRUfT FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of vaiious trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equaUy of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPIND RIOHTt. Tour shipping rights and seniority are protectea exclusively by the oontracts between the Union and the shipowner*. Get to know your shipping rlghta. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able In all Union halls, if you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained In ti\e contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeal.s Board by certified mall, return receipt requested. The proper address for this Is; Earl Shepard. Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930. New York 4, N.T. Full copies of contracts as 'eferred to are available to you at all tlrats, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Anpeala Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are availabte In all SIU halla. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under wtilcb you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as yotir obllgatkma. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and In the proper aaanner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union ofHelaL la yotir oplalou, falls to proSecl vnur contract rights properly, contact the tiearesl SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOO, The LOG has tradltlonaUy refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or Its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at th* September, 1960, meetings In all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy Is vested In an editorial board which consists of the Executlva Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, x>na individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies ara to bo paid to anyone In any oWctal capacity tn the SIU imless an official Uideh receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless be Is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or If a member is required to make a payment and Is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTfTUTfONAl RI«NTt AND OBLIOATIONS, The SIU publishee every six months In the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of Its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies ara available In all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all ether detalla. then the aiemher so affected ahould immediately notify headquarter*. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-tlrae SIU members drawing disability-pension tienefits have always been encouraged to continue their onion activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU membtrs 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. EDUAL RIGHTS. AU Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights la employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set fOrth In the SIU constitution and In the contracts which the Utdon has negotiated with the employer*. Conaequently, no Seafarer may be dlacriminated against because "t race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he Is denied the equal rights to which he Is entitled, he should notify headquarters. t 4" 4> Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Jan. 17—2 Alpena Jan. 17—7 Buffalo Jan. 17—7 Chicago Jan, 17—7 Cleveland ....... Jan. 17—7 Doluth Jan. 17—7 Frankfurt Jan. 17—7 4> 4> P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. 4* tREAT LAKES TUG AND REGION DREDGE Detroit Jan. 10—7:30 Milwaukee ...Jan. 10—7:30 Chicago Jan. 11—7:30 Buffalo Jan. 12—7:30 tSa't Ste. Marie Jan. 18—7:30 Duluth Jan. 14—7:30 aeveland ... Jan. 14—7:30 Toledo Jan. 14—7:30 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. 4. ^ » SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Philadelphia .. .. Feb. 8—5 P.M. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Feb. 9—5 P.M. Houston Jan. 10—5 P.M. Norfolk Feb. 10—5 P.M. New Orleans Jan. 11—5 P.M. Mablle Jan. 12—5 P.M. ^ 4) 4) RAILWAY MARINE REGION Jersey City Jan. 10—10 Hilladeiphia Jan. 11—10 Baltimore Jan. 12—10 •Norfolk Jan. 13—10 » ^ A.M. A S P.M. A.M. ft 8 P.M. A.M. ft 8 P.M. A.M. ft 8 P.M. » United.Industriar Workers New York ....... Frt. 7—7 P.M. BalUmore Feb. 9—7 P.M. PMladelphia ...... Feb. 8—7 P.M. Dlrectery Of UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal -Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Al Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ... 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. Tel. 724-2848 ST. LOUIS, Ma TAMPA, Eto. ..,..312 WILMINGTON. Calif. . 505 N. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Novembtr 23—Chairman, E. Riley; Sec­ retary, Henry Bilde. Motion made to accept new contracts. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), No­ vember 18—Chairman, Wm. Hand; Secretary, Steve Kolina. Two men missed ship in Spain. No launch service in two ports. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Pa­ trolman to be contacted regarding painting of steward departrnent rooms. Steward thanks his men for working together. Best ho had in years. SEAFARER! POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the baste rights If at any thwe a Soafsrer feols that any of the above rights havs boon violated, or fhaf be bat bnsn dtniad hit constitutional right of accost fn Union records or Infermatloo, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at twodqaorters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Warren Scott Ellis, bom October 5, 1965, to the Fin« A. Ellis, Kreole, Miss. 4 4. Yzaniar Velcr, born June 23. 1965, to the Portlrio Velezs, Rio Piedras, P.R. 4 4 4' John Robert Smith, born November 14, 1965, to the Robert L. Smiths, Manlstlque, Mich. 4 4 4 Dorothy Carey, t>om April 23, 1965, to the Thomas E. Careys, Brooklyn, New York. 4 4 4 Katherine Skendelas, born September 18, 1965, to the Gus Skendelas, Seattle, Wash. Friends of Russell Lund Russell Lund would like very much to keep in touch with his old Seafarering buddies Oscar Sorenson, Thad DeLoach, Oscar Blain and Robert Riveria. He requests they send their addresses to him as soon as possible at 931 Cecelia Drive, Glen Ellen, California. Randsfl M. Cone, tx>m October 16, 1965, to the William M. Cones, Genoa, Ohio. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Deiwrah Mercer, born October 3, 1965, to the James F. Mercers, Glen Ellyn, Ills Sharon Denise Mallery, t>om October 22, 1965, to the Grady Mallorys, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Petar. Jay Olson, born November 18, 1965, to the Floyd D. Olsons, Duluth, Minn. 4 4 4 Sandra Joy Bixtsr, born October 30, 1965, to the Bradley A. Baxters, New Orleans, La. 4 4 THETIS (Rye Marine), November 14 —Chairman, Dave Barry; Secretary, R. L. Morrow. Brother J. E. Cline was re-elected to servo as ship'^ delegate. He was givon a vole of thanks for a Job well dona Vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), Novtmber T—Chainnan, A. Anderson; Socretary, P. Cofonm. $29 in ship's fund. No boofs roported by depart­ ment delegates. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), November 2t—Cnairman, H. Serrano; Sacratary, F. Aponte. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for the well-served Thanks giving Day dinner. STEEL RECORDER (Isthinian), No­ vember 3—Chairman, William Home; Secretary, Angel Seda. $250 In ship's fund. Everything is running smooth­ ly. Everybody is happy. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), November •—Chairman, J. Chiancse; Secretary, Nona. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Jesse Metcalf was elected to serve as ship's delegate. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land). No­ vember 8—Chairman, None; Secre­ tary, Nona. Brother Evens was elect­ ed to serve as new ship's delegate. $20.74 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported. Epifanio Rodriguez Your current address is being sought by the Selective Service System, Local Board Number 1, 346 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10013. 4 4 4 Friends of Laurence Roy Edwards Would anyone knowing the whereabouts of Laurence Edwards 4 4 4 William "Bill" Shea please contact Mrs. Violet Your Mother woold like very Edwards, 12483 Cedar Road, Apt. HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich. . 127 River SL much to hear from you at 65 Frady C, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, ^ EL 4-3616 Apt. 175, East Boston, Massa­ 4 4 4 BALTIMORE, Md. ...1216 E. Baltimore St. Julio Valentin EA 7-4900 chusetts. BOSTON, Mass. 177 State St It is very important that you con­ 4 4 4 Rl 2-0140 John Wesley Smith S-1119 tact Juan Sanchez, D-28 Los BUFFALO, N.Y. 735 Washington SL TL 3-9259 Your Mother, Mrs. Alta M. Angeles, Loiza Station, Saiiluice, CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. Smith of 35 Station Road, Salem, Puerto Rico. SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio ..... 1420 W. 25th St. Massachusetts, would like you to 4 4 4 MA 1-5450 Vincent Stankiewicz contact her. DETROIT, Mich. . 102?5 W. Jefferson^V(L Please get in touch with Mrs. 4 4 4 DULUTH, Minn. 312 W^^2n^St Edward P. Marsh PB-30657 Virginia Duld at Route 1, Box 92, Mrs. M. T. Judge of 207 Ryland Meadows of Dan, Virginia, 24120. FRANKFORT, Mich. P-O-.Box ^7 415 Mam St. Lane, Mobile, Alabama, 36607, is 4 4 4 EL 7-2441 Tax Refund Checks seeking your whereabouts. HOUSTON, Te*. 5804^nal SL WA B-3ZU7 Income tax refund checks are 4 4 4 JACKSONVILLE, Ra 2608 Peai" St. being held- for the following SIU Philip K<N«1 K-456 EL 3-0987 Would you contact your sister, members by Jack Lynch, Room JERSEY CITY, NJ. .99 Mrs. Marie DeCarlo, at 1371 East 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison MIAMI. Fla 744 W. 15th Street, Brooklyn, New York Street, San Francisco 5, California: Alexander Ansaldo, Oria' S. MOBILE. Ala. ... 1 South '••*{;®^247M 11230. Bushold, Hans J. L. Pedersen (2) 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS, La. ... BSC JKKSOT A^. TW. 5Z9-7540 and Potenciano Paculba. Philip Rubish It has been requested that you 4 4 4 Tel!®6^1^2 John F. Williams PHILADELPHfA,-Penna. ^ St- contact Mr. William H. Engelman, DE 6-3olo Your address has been re­ attorney for James C. Mitchell, at PORT ARTHUR. Tex. 1348 Seventh St. 1845 . Maryland National Bank quested by Louis G. Neumann, SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Building, Baltimore, Maryland i 1111 San Jacinto Building, Orleans SANTURCE, P.R. 1313 Fernandez Juncbs at Fannin, Beaumont, Texas. Stop 20 21202. SEATTLE, wash. .....2505 WARM SPRINGS (Columbia), No­ vember 19—Chairman, L. M. Kelly; Secretary; Alfred Bertrand. No tieefs reported by department delegates. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments, to be taken up with patrolman. of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve tlie best interests of themselves, their fassilics and their Union, To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute th* funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. SIU Arrivals ^Houston Jan. 10—7 P.M. SlU-AGLIWO Meetings Mobile .. Jan. 12—7 P.M. New York Tek. 7—2:3# PJB. New Orleans . Jan. 11—7. P.M. Philadelphia ... Feb. 8—2:30 pjn, * Mesting htid at Labor Temple, New News. Baltimore Feb, 9—2:30 p.m. pert t Meeting held at Labpt Temple, Spull Detroit Jan, 14—2:30 p.nu Sta. Marie, Mich. t Meeting held at Galveston srharves. Honston Jan. 17—2:30 P.M. New Orleans . .Jan. 18—2:30 P.M. Mobile Jan, 19—2:30 P.M. Wilmington Jan. 17—2 P.M. San Francisca ....Jan. 19—2 P.M. Seattle Jan. 21—2 P.M. Qglchgr 31—CtMinnan, Hwtaft P. KMWlts; Secretary, Paul L Whitlow. Somo dlsp:ite<t OT in deck depart­ ment. othtrwise all is running smoothly. Iloorty vote of tfumks to the steward department for a job well done. Crew is very well satis­ fied. Motion made that the outports be supplied with sufficient OT sheets and agreements, so that the ship leaving the ports will be suf­ ficiently supplied. 4 4 4 Herman W. Girard Jose M. Gomez Bertha B. Griffin, your sister, Your address is being sought by your wife, Mrs. Olga L. Gomez, 19 would like to hear from you at 136 Windwardside, Saba, The Nether­ East Avenue 41, Los Angeles, California. 90031. lands Antilles. BRIGHAM VICTORY (Bloomfield), November •—Chairman, Albsrt Bourgot; Secretary, Stephen H. Fulford. $20 in ship's fund to be used for movie projector parts. Some disputed OT in each department. A few beefs discussed. DELAWARE (Bulk Transport). Octo­ ber 31—Chairman, Roland A. Wiman; Secretary, H. F. Munzert Brother A. Roy was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Company to be contacted regarding awnings for aft poop. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. DEL MONTE (DelU), December •— Chairman, Howard Mtnz; Secretary, Albert G. Espeneda No beefs report­ ed by department delegates. $2.90 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT In engine department. Special vote of thanks to the steward department for their fine Thanksgiving dinner. FAIRPORT (Waterman), November 12—Chairman, John Citiecki; Secre­ tary, Joseph N. Rioux. All repairs taken care of. No beefs reported by department delegates. $10 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job welt done. FAIRISLE (Panoceanic), November 28—Chairman, Joseph Walanski; Sec­ retary, George Litchfiald. Ship's dele­ gate thanked crew for their coopera­ tion. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Motion made to have SIU representative in Far East. Vote of tahnks to the stew­ ard department and to the ship's del­ egate. DEL NORTE (Delta), November 28 —Chairman, Robtrt Callahan; Secre­ tary, Bill Kaiser. $28 in ship's fund and $394 in movie fund. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by de­ partment delegates. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian). No­ vember 29—Chairman, Edward Riley; Secretary, Roy R. Thomas. Motion made to accept new contracts. KYSKA (Waterman), November 28 —Chairman, Mann; Secretary, Rerger. Few hours disputed OT in en­ gine department. Crew requested to keep pantry and messroom clean. Steward department wee extended a vote of thanks for thp Thanksgiving dinner, and the regular meals. �SEAFARERS^LOG IfM OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTiRNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • APL-CrO FOR SEAFARERS IN ENGINE DEPARTMENT Upgrading to Engineer's License Seafarers sailing in the engine department— hers is your chance to get your engineers license. If you are nineteen years of age or over and have three years of engine department watch standing time, you can qualify immediately to train for an engineer's license at no cost under a program (rffered by the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The first class will get undenvay on February 1st. Applicants will be able to begin receiving Instruction at any time after that date. You Will be provided with meals, hotel lodging and subsistence payments of $110 per week while you are in training and will be able to ship as en^neer immediately upon obtaining your license. The period of instruction will range from 30 to 90 days and will be determined by the mem­ bers' individual ability and knowledge and tha Instructors satisfaction of his readiness to take the exam. As a result of a reciprocal agreement with Ma­ rine Engineers Beneficial Association, District 2, you will receive full credit and complete protec­ tion for all of your pensiqn benefits that you have built up under the Seafarers Pension Plan. In addition, your SIU pension will be supplemented by the MEBA, District 2 Pension Plan in ap­ proximately an equal amount while you are sailing as an engineer. Your welfare benefits will also be completely covered. Seafarers who sail aboard MEBA District 2 contracted ships, upon obtaining their licenses, shall not be required to pay the MEBA $1,000 initiation fee, and they will not be required to drop their SIU mendMrship if they do not wish to do so. All SIU men who now posseat engineer'i licenses in any rating and who are not aaiUng on their licenses because they wish to protect their SIU pension and welfare benefits, are eligible for immdiate shipping on their licensee with full protection of pension and welfare benefits, as well as protection of all other benefits and security provided in this program. Training will be provided in the School of Marine Engineering operated by MEBA District 2 for the purpose of training qualified unlicensed personnel and to enable licensed engineers tO upgrade their present licenses. The training school is located opposite SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Get details and applications at any SIU hall or by writing to SIU headquarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 112.32. Make your application now. news* Maine: Book No.' Address: D.«J61neaSlU.. • »»•••••** 2 * m 1 « -A Ratings: APPLY NOW! � 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 January 7, 1966 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEVA WEST SAFE AFTER FIRE THREATENS AMMUNITION CARGO LICENSE TRAINING STARTS FEB. 1 MSTS GRANTED AUTONOMY AS AFFILIATE OF SIUNA ‘THE ANTI-LEADERSHIP VACCINE’ POSES A NEW NATIONAL PROBLEM HIGHLIGHTS OF LABOR 1965 U.S. URGED TO LAUNCH MORE UNDERSEA PROBES TRADE UNIONISTS DONATE TIME, LEADERSHIP, TO AID BOT SCOUTS GREAT LAKES STATES OPPOSE SEAWAY, INLAND WATERWAY TOLLS UPGRADING TO ENGINEER’S LICENSE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/07/1966 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. XXVIII, No. 1 1966 Periodicals Seafarers Log