http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e7b23b81260ffc62908cfc24fa26825a.PDF 56f393bd768b0cd516f44ed8400d4d40 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO �Two SEAFARERS LOG Sbipbuildmg and Tax on 'Runaways' Cited as Solution to Payments Deficit WASHINGTON—An all-out shipbuilding program and the imposition of heavy duty charges on goods carried in "runaway-flag" ships by American companies was recently urged by Repre­ sentative James J. Howard (D-NJ.) as a sound two-way approach with which the Johnson Admin­ istration could combat this coun- ^ deficit at all." Groton also branded as a try's worsening balance of pay­ Howard also had sharp criti­ "whitewash" attempt a press re­ ments problem. cism for Transportation Secretary lease issued recently in which the Speaking at a meeting sponsored Alan S. Boyd whose stubborn in- chairman of the Federal Mari­ by the 6.5 million-member AFL- sistance that some American ships time Commission, Rear Admiral CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ be built in foreign shipyards, he John Harlee (Ret.), described ment here, Howard charged that said, had stalled possible action President Johnson as "one of the the "runaway-flag" operators have on a national maritime program staunchest supporters of the "contributed unconscionably to for many months. American merchant marine in the the worsening balance of pay­ Had the Boyd proposal not history of our nation." ments" by accounting for a deficit been defeated by maritime labor, It was apparent that the Harlee "in the neighborhood of a billion management and Congress, How­ statement had been prepared well dollars a year." ard concluded, "the White House in advance rather than in response These American firms, he said, would today be worrying about a to "press inquiries today" as have "built ships abroad, regis­ balance of payments deficit that claimed, Groton noted, in view of tered them under the flags of other would have been much larger than the bitter denunciation of the Ad­ nations, hired foreign nationals to the present one—and that would ministration's failure to support a crew these ships, and then stolen have grown steadily worse as the maritime program launched by our commerce away from ships full impact of the foreign-build­ leading Congressmen just the day flying the American flag." ing notion was felt." before. Howard told his audience of Representative Jacob Gilbert 'Whitewash' Attempt more than 100 representatives of (D-N.Y.) told a later MTD meet­ At an MTD seminar entitled ing that the solution to this coun­ maritime labor, management and government that he planned to "Maritime — a year in Review," try's balance of payments deficit introduce into the upcoming sec­ Page Groton, legislative director "rests, in considerable degree, on ond session of the 90th Congress of the Shipbuilders Council of the our merchant marine." legislation "that would have the International Boilermakers Union, Offers Program effect of bringing the 'runaway- accused the Administration of an flag' merchant ships back under attempt to "whitewash" this na­ Gilbert offered a possible pro­ American registry." His bill, he tion's maritime deficiencies and posal to improve the payments said, would impose a heavy duty endangering the security of the balance which would give "special on goods carried aboard these United States. tax credits to firms which ship ships, thus putting a permanent Groton told the seminar partic­ their goods abroad — provided plug in a sizeable portion of the ipants that the Maritime Admin­ they ship them, on American-flag balance of payments problem now istration, in a recent booklet on vessels"—and impose extra taxes facing the country. the Soviet merchant marine, put on any imports which are not the soft peddle on "the over­ carried on U.S.-flag ships. Crash Program Needed Gilbert, now on the House In addition, the New Jersey whelming danger of Russia gain­ Ways and Means Committee and Congressman called for support ing superiority of the seas . . ." a former member of the Mer­ How people who knew better by the Administration for legis­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ lation which would call for the could "in all good conscience . . . mittee, said U.S. "runaway-flag" annual construction of 50 to 60 downgrade the tremendous strides shipowners have helped to bring U.S.-flag merchant ships in do­ made by the Soviet Union in build­ on the dollar crisis and should mestic yards—a move which he ing a navy and a merchant marine now be made to help defend the asserted would eventually cut the to take over the seas of the world" dollar — by government edict if payments deficit by as much as was something, Groton said, he $3 billion a year. couldn't understand, and "that is necessary. Noting that the merchant ma­ exactly what they are trying to rine already contribtues $1 billion do." a year to the plus side of the bal­ He said that the Administra­ ance of payments by carrying only tion had tried to minimize what about seven percent of our ex­ "is a bigger threat to the United port-import cargo, he pointed ofit States today than anything else" that "if U.S. ships were carrying and added: "I think even using just half of our cargo . . . there their own facts will substantiate would be no balance of payments that statement." WASHINGTON—The "turbu­ lent waters of international poli­ tics" are being stirred by a rap­ idly expanding Soviet fleet, as Russian leaders "have begun to rely more openly on the use of the merchant fleet as an instru­ ment of national power," a recent NEW YORK—SIUNA Vice-President Earl Shepard recently Library of Congress report de­ challenged the government to investigate "what appears to be clares. The report dealing with manipulation of bidding and arrangements for the movement the Soviet merchant marine was of 300,000 tons of cement from Taiwan to South Vietnam" for prepared for the Senate Com­ the Agency for International Development. merce Committee at the request Shepard charged that foreign-flag shipping firms received the of Senator Warren G. Magnuson contract in a seemingly unscrupulous manner. He said that (D-Wash.). although Bates and Co., Inc., in behalf of the Whitehall Navi­ In a forward to the report, Mag­ gation and the SlU-contracted Pan American Tankers Corpora­ nuson remarked that the study tion, did bid successfully attempts are going on behind the scenes "most dramatically adds a new to "frustrate" Bates and Co. and put the shipment in the hands dimension to the arguments for of foreign vessels. revitalizing the U.S. merchant ma­ The Seafarers vice president pointed to President Johnson's rine." determinatiooito seek methods for reducing the U.S. balance of The report says that within the payments deficit. In view of this goal, Shepard said that "the last ten years the Soviet Union apparent manipulation regarding this shipment of cement is a has risen from obscurity in ship­ clear frustration of the national interest as well as the need and ping to the sixth leading maritime legal obligation to have American vessels and seamen engaged in nation in the world. During the such cargoes." 1961-65 period, the Russian mer­ In urging "immediate steps to halt and investigate these chant fleet doubled in tonnage and actions," Shepard called upon key federal administrators and is scheduled to expand by another several members of Congress to rectify this situation. He sent 50 percent—from 9.5 to 14-milindividual telegrams to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, admin­ lion deadweight, tons by 1970. istrators in the Agency for International Development and the Figures cited in the report show Maritime Administration, Senators Warren G. Magnuson and that the Soviet tanker fleet alone E. L. Bartlett, and Representative Edward A. Garmatz. increased from 92 vessels in 1958 to 321 vessels by the end of 1965. Soviet Fleet Rise Cited in Report By Senate Unit ShepardRaps Govt Manipalatioa la Bids on Viot-Bound Cement January 19, 1968 Report of International President y' . if by Paul Hall With much of the world in turmoil and international tensions caus­ ing increasing concern to peqple everywhere, the Johnson Adminis­ tration continues to minimize the importance to this nation of a totally independent and efficient merchant fleet and entrusts the bulk of our oceanborne commerce—both present and future—to the highly flexible loyalties of runaway-flag shipowners whose vessels the Navy Depart­ ment has once again publicly declared it has "under effective control." The Administration apparently feels there is no cause for alarm in figures recently published by the Maritime Administration which con­ firm that the United States is in the incredible position of having less merchant marine tonnage under its own flag, for use in the event of a national emergency, than it has in the runaway flag fleet over which it claims control. Such childish faith in the reliability of American companies who have deliberately turned their backs on the economic welfare, of America by creating the "runaway-flag" fleet for their own selfish gain, is difficult to reconcile with the harsh realities of a nation's responsibilities to itself and to the free world. To depend so heavily on such vessels to meet our military needs in the event of war or other serious emergency, is to put the entire security of the United States in jeopardy and makes no more sense than maintaining only half an army in the hope that the other half would be made up of expatriates rallying to the defense of the nation when needed. The uncertainty of counting on ships which fly the flags of other countries was indisputably illustrated a few years ago when Defense Secretary Robert McNamara desperately needed more ships to carry flag carriers to do the job. Had there been no tired old World War II men and supplies to Vietnam and was unable to charter enough foreignhulks to pull out of the mothball fleet during that emergency, the Defense Department, and the nation, would have been in serious trouble. Although the "effective control" scheme has been consistently sup­ ported by the Administration as one excuse for not building up the U.S.-flag fleet, it has never been put to the test in all the years it has been in effect. The idea is made up completely of unknown quantities. It cannot be said with any certainty that such theoretically controled vessels would actually be physically available. Under foreign flags and manned by foreign crews there is no assurance that shifting inter­ national loyalties wouldn't draw them directly into a hostile or neutral port at the very time they are needed. Guesswork on the part of the Administration is the only guide available as to what would actually happen with these ships in the event of a new wartime crisis and one wrong guess could spell total disaster. Without an independent merchant fleet of its own to meet the needs of any eventuality, it is not inconceivable that an effective shiping embargo could be set up against the United States which would deprive us of strategic imported materials and bring about an American defeat. To put real meaning in the term "effective control" the govern­ ment should take immediate steps to put a stop to runaway-flag shipping by American citizens and force the return of their ships to U.S. registry. Not only would this eliminate any doubts about their potential availability in event of future emergencies, it would also serve to ease the current balance of payments deficit by putting more import-export cargo in the botttoms of U.S.-flag vessels. American companies controlled by U.S. citizens have been allowed to reap enormous profits from their runaway operations for far too long. It is time they were forced to assume their fair share of responsibility to their own country and their own fellow citizens. Such action by the Administration against runaway operators, to­ gether with a sensible program of shipbuilding in U.S. yards, could serve the dual purpose of greatly alleviating the foreign exchange pay­ ments deficit and securing our position of independence in the world's sealanes. Checkup at New Chicago Clinic Seafarer Royal John Booker has just completed his annual examina­ tion at the new SlU clinic in Chicago. A nurse is shown tilling out his records. Brother Booker sails in the engine department. 9 ..7 4 �J y^anuary 19, 1968 Magnunson Cites Fleet As U.S. Payments Aid WASHINGTON—The value of the U.S. merchant marine in helping to offset our economy's troubled balance of payments has been overlooked by the Administration, Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) said in a recent letter to Commerce Secretary Alexander B. Trowbridge recently. Noting President Johnson's New Year's Day announcement of proposals to improve this nation's lagging balance of payments, the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee pointed out to Trowbridge the omission of any reference to the merchant marine and said he believed "that the present circumstances clarify the appropriateness" of increasing the share of U.S. trade shipped on American-flag vessels. With only seven percent of this country's total waterbome trade now being hauled by U.S.-flag operators, and with the ex­ pected increase in trade, Magnuson said, the balance of pay­ ments possibilities resting in the U.S. merchant fleet become "increasingly clear." Conserves $1 Billion Magnuson recalled that Johnson has acknowleged that "even at its present level," the U.S.-flag merchant fleet earns or conserves some $1 billion annually in hard currency and dollars. He suggested that the government, as the lar^^est single shipper in the world, could take the lead and "do much to encourage use of American-flag . . . ocean carriers, particularly through appropriate action by the Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, Agency for International Development and the Maritime Administration. . 5IU files Charges Against MfBA for Violating 'No-Raiding'Ciaase ' V. 0 J WASHINGTON—The SIU has filed charges against the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association for violating the "no-raiding" provisions of the AFL-CIO's Constitution. <8In a telegram to Federation of the labor movement's "no-raid­ President George Meany, the ing" machinery, the SIU waived SIU accused the engineers' the first step of mediation and . group of interfering with the es­ asked for "immediate appoint­ tablished relationships which the ment of an impartial umpire be­ SIU holds with contracted Ameri­ cause of the seriousness of can flag shipping companies. MEBA's conduct." Such interference is prohibited The invocation of AFL-CIO by the AFL-CIO constitution. procedure came on the heels of In calling for implementation a decision on January 1, by Judge Fred J. Cassibry in Federal Dis­ trict Court in New Orleans up­ holding the SIU's position that MEBA's attempt to put "appren­ tice engineers" aboard the ships was an invasion of SIU's contrac­ tual rights. Placed Aboard Ships The SIU struck Delta Steam­ WASHINGTON — In an un­ ship Line over this issue after the precedented move, the Maritime company had placed "apprentice Administration has cancelled per­ engineers" aboard some of its ves­ mission for Dominican Republic- sels. The seven-week stoppage flag ships to carry U.S. govern­ also affected five ships operated ment-financed cargoes to that by Moore-McCormick's Robin country because of "discrimina­ Line. tion against" American vessels in Judge Cassibry denied a request Dominican ports. by the National Labor Relations Acting Maritime Administrator Board for a temporary injunction James W. Gulick said the agency against the SIU in the Delta case. had rescinded waivers which would have permitted carriage on In rejecting the NLRB petition. Dominican vessels of some $10.4 Judge Cassibry ruled, that the million in United States govern­ MEBA had coerced the company ment-sponsored shipments. The into agreeing on the use of the waivers, which covered one-half "apprentice engineers" in direct of shipments to be made under violation of Delta's contract with Export-Import Bank credits, were the SIU. necessary because U.S. law re­ Although the Federal Court quires that without them, all such shipments must be carried on ruling leaves the SIU free to strike, the Union announced to­ American flag ships. day that as long as the status quo Gulick said the action was taken is maintained, it would sail all because MARAD was "not sat­ affected vessels while it sought im­ isfied" that "U.S.-flag ships have enjoyed parity of treatment with mediate prosecution of its case vessels of the Dominican Repub­ against MEBA through AFL-CIO lic, specifically with respect to port constitutional procedures. The dues assessed against vessels of SIU said that its decision would the United States but not against apply to all companies where the vessels of the Dominican Repub­ so-called "apprentice engineers" lic." issue is in dispute. MARAD Bars Dominican Ships From Aid Hauls SEAFARERS LOG Page Three MARAD Report Shows US Shipping Topped hy Wective Control'Fleet WASHINGTON—In the event of a national emergency, the United States Navy would be forced to rely more on foreign-flag merchant marine tonnage than on vessels flying the American flag, according to a report published last week by the Maritime Administration. Actually a statistical analysis ^ the Liberian flag with 317 ships trate the true size of the runa­ of mostly "runaway" fleets of 11.3 million deadweight tons. way fleet. which are owned by American Most of this—some 7.8 million As of January first a year ago, companies but sail under the flags tons—is made up of tankers while MARAD listed a total tonnage of of Liberia, Panama or Honduras, the balance is composed of ore some 16 million tons of U.S.the MARAD report shows that and bulk carriers. owned ships registered under the as of September 30, 1967, there In second place among the flags of 17 foreign nations. At that were 14.7 million deadweight tons runaways is Panama with 105 time only 163 of the total of 448 of such shipping which the Navy assorted vessels totalling 3,266 runaway ships was registered in Department continues to maintain deadweight tons, and the remain­ Liberia—or just a little over half it has under "effective control" ing nine under Honduran registry the 317 now listed. By a similar for use whenever needed in an comprise 38 tons. comparison, the number of ships emergency. As of the same date, Over the years, the Defense and registered in Panama for the "con­ the privately-owned U.S.-flag fleet Navy Departments have main­ venience" of American companies totaled only about 14 million tons tained the myth that these ships at the beginning of 1967 was 16 and almost all of its 913 vessels flying the flags of foreign nations less than the 105 indicated by the are more than 20 years old. are under their "effective control," current figures. but this control has never actually Tax Evasion Also not included in the latest Of the 431 larger and more been tested. The Defense De­ report is the number of runaways modern foreign-flag ships listed, partment did, however, once at- flying the British-flag, but the last 350 are owned by companies con­ temnt to charter foreign-owned figure released was 89 and there trolled by U.S. citizens which use ships when added vessels were is every reason to believe that it, "runaway" flags in order to evade desperately needed to maintain too, has risen appreciably along U.S. taxes, construction costs, and the Vietnam sealift and was un­ with those under the flags of the wage and safety standards for successful. Some of our own old more-than-a-dozen other nations seamen. The 66 companies own­ World War II ships had to be by the U.S. companies maintain­ ing the other 81 vessels are owned quickly pulled out of the moth­ ing runaway-flag fleets. by non-U.S. citizens but these ball fleet to meet that emergency. Still accounting for the bulk of Among the foreign ships alleg­ runaway shipping are such big ships are also deemed effectively edly committed to this country U.S. oil firms as Standard Oil of under control because the firms are under "contractural obliga­ in case of emergency, as listed New Jersey, Standard of Cali­ tions" to the United States to in the report, are five tankers of fornia and Socony Mobil. At last make them available to the Navy 178 000 tons owned by Greek count the combined foreign-flag "in the event of war or national shipowner Stavros Niarchos. fleet of the three compaines was Because this particular report some 7.4 million tons. emergency." The report says that the Navy's only concerned the alleged "effec­ "effective control" fleet has in­ tive control" of the 350 runawaycreased by some four million tons flag shins registered by American over the last seven years and that owners in Liberia, Panama and the largest segment is still under Hondouras, it does not fully illus- Crew Plugs Holes When Mine Hits Russians Replace Red Chinese In Saigon Harbor As Leading N.Vietnam Traders The quick reaction of Seafarers aboard the Seatrain Texas (Seatrain), helped avert a disaster when she was at anchor in the Saigon River, Floyd Wyatt, ship's delegate, reported to the LOG. It was 2:12 a. m., Wyatt said, when "a terrific blast from a mine" hit the starboard side, at the cradle hatch. "Within minutes, everyone responded to the general alarm. Members from all three departments were down in the hold doing what they could to stop the leaks," reported Wyatt. The Seafarers used broom handles, sticks, rags and "what­ ever was available." Fortunately, no fire started from the leaking fuel oil tank. "It sure was a dirty mess though," Wyatt said. While the crew was at work plugging the leaks. Captain La Crox ma­ neuvered the ship into shallow water with the aid of two Army tugs. W.ASHINGTON—The Russians have replaced the Red Chinese as the leading traders in North Vietnamese ports, Representative Charles E. Chamberlain (R-Mich.) recently said in a telegram to President Johnson. Chamberlain and working through diplomatic also assailed the President for channels, the U.S. has managed having done too little to curb to diminish but not eliminate such non-Communist trade with North trade over the last four years. The Vietnam. major obstacle is the use of Brit­ The Michigan Congressman ish-flag ships in that trade, re­ cited Defense Department statis­ ported by the U.S. State Depart­ tics which he said were released ment to be owned or controlled at his "insistence." They showed by Communist Chinese interests that the Soviet Union led in ship­ based in Hong Kong. In 1967 ping to North Vietnam last year, these ships accounted for 67 of with 185 ships, while Communist the non-Communist vessels trad­ China followed with 93. In 1966, ing with North Vietnam. the Communist Chinese were State Department officials ex­ ahead with 138 vessels, and the plained that the Hong Korig trade Soviets trailed with 122. continued because the British Other figures for ships enter­ Government was limited by legal ing North Vietnamese ports last means from banning it, and addi­ year included 31 East European tionally was concerned over the and 78 non-Communist ships, possibility of Communist Chinese compared with the 1966 figures reprisals directed against the Brit­ of 45 East European and 74 nonish crown colony. Communist vessels. While these officials maintain The total number of ships en­ that all of the non-Communist tering North Vietnamese ports. trade with North Vietnam is car­ Chamberlain said, were 401 in Crew Congratulated 1964, 257 in 1965, 379 in 1966, ried in small ships and consti­ tutes only nonstrategic materials. Captain La Crox congratulated and 387 in 1967. Noting that there had been Chamberlain remarked that such the entire crew for the fine work "some progress" since 1964, he ships "in recent months are sus­ they turned in. Chief Mate Burns stressed the need to take "more pected of carrying strategic goods." added that the response and con­ effective action" to cut non-Com­ "The British are renting their duct of the men during the in­ munist shipping trade with that flag." he said, "for the benefit of a cident was "another example of Communist regime who.se policy a properly trained crew coming country. Though the administration has of terror and aggression has al­ through in an emergency". The been applying pressure on those ready cost the lives of 16.000 Chief Mate said, that it "seemed nations that do trade with North American soldiers dedicated to as though it was all rehearsed previously." Vietnam, by cutting foreign aid defending the free world." �t Page Fonr SEAFARERS The Atlantic Coast by Eari (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atiantic Coast Area LOG January 19, 1^4^! MARAD Polling US Companies On Long-Range Shipbuilding Plans WASHINGTON—Once again the Maritime Administration has asked operators of U.S.-flag ves­ The jobless rate hit an eight-month low in December, with 3.7 sels in the foreign trade—both subsidized and unsubsidized—to submit their long-range shipbuilding percent of the nation's job force on the unemployment lines. This plans to assist in the agency's decision on how best to spend construction subsidy funds and allocate is a good sign, but 2.7 million people remain jobless and when its limited mortgage insurance ^ A similar request by MARAD, man as only "coincidental" but dependents are taken into consideration this is still too high a authority. in 1965, for long-term construc­ maritime industry observers re­ figure. There is little likelihood, how­ tion plans through 1970, resulted called that a five billion dollarThe recovery by the automo-/®>ever, that presently unsubsidizec crash program for upgrading the bile industry from strikes is a tor Perez decided to take a rest. companies will be benefited by only in a continuation of the long­ U.S. merchant marine has already standing practice of using avail­ Angel Pedroza has taken over the major factor for the increase in the decision, any more than they been introduced in both House able subsidy funds for. the already jobs. A recovery was also noted job. and Senate and is still pending. have been in the past, unless Con­ favored liner compaines and the Dioscoro De La.Cruz, now on in manufacturing employment. Operators submitting their build­ replacement of their fleet. Then, gress passes a major expansion pension, likes to drop by the hall Let's hope the trend continues. ing plans for the period July 1, as they will now, all responses re­ program for increasing subsidies. to visit his many friends. Philadelphia 1968 through June 30, 1973, were mained MARAD's secret. Acting Maritime Administrator asked to include—by February 8 A1 Benzuk is registered and James W. Gulick made the request —data on proposed routes and will be ready to take the first coal on shipbuilding plans, MARAD services; the number of types and run that hits the boards. A1 sails said, with the understanding that ve.ssels to be built, or replaced by as FWT and oiler. if government aid is required, new construction; and estimates After an enjoyable holiday at formal application will have to be of speed, capacity and versatility home, Frank Cake is set for a made at the appropriate time and of new ships Additional information which Two more Seafarers have been added to the list of those men approval will hinge on future esti­ must be provided by April 8 in­ mates of national need and avail­ upgrading themselves to an engineer's license after completing a cluded the following; ability of funds. course of study at the school sponsored by the SIU and District The type of transportation sys­ Funds Withheld 2 of the MEBA. This brings to tem proposed, along with plans Establishment of the engineer 216 the number of Seafarers It should be noted, however, for interchange of cargoes be­ training program was spurred by that the Johnson Administration tween ships and other means of who have received an engineer's the growing shortage of licensed has not been spending all the transport at connecting points. license. marine engineers aboard AmerOne man is a new second as­ can-flag ships, particularly as a funds appropriated by Congress Commercial characteristics of Cake Green sistant engineer, the other has a result of the demands placed on for ship construction and still un­ proposed new tonnage with pro­ subsidized operators have not jections of operating expenses and good oiler's job, preferably to third assistant's license. American shipping by the conflict been granted desperately-needed revenues plus estimated manning Jasper Farr is a new second Holland. in Vietnam. relief. assistant, having sailed as FOWT. .scales and wage costs. George Barnes would like a The SIU-MEBA District 2 train­ Born in Lorain, Ohio, he lives in The fact that Gulick's invita­ An estimate of the minimum good job in the deck department. ing program is the first of its kind amount of construction aid, oper­ tion for operators' plans was is­ His last ship was the C^pe San in maritime history. It assists en­ ating aid and/or mortgage insur­ sued before the 90th Congress Diego. gine department seafarers to ob­ convenes for its second session was ance required from the govern­ tain instructions in preparation for V. Russo is waiting for a chiefdescribed ment by the respondent, if any. by a MARAD spokes­ cook's slot. their Third Assistant Engineer's license. Temporary Third Assist­ Baltimore ant Engineer's license, or Original Norman Peppier is registered Second Assistant Engineer's li­ for an AB's job. Norm would like cense in either steam or motor an Intercoastal run after sailing vessel classifications. In addition, Fair Olsen on the Calmar. MEBA District 2 members who Melvin Knickman was on the St. La Marque, Texas. Brother already possess engineer's licenses Portmar and would enjoy sailing Farr is 43 years old and joined may upgrade themselves to higher on that ship again when she comes the SIU in 1953 in Lake Charles, ratings. out of lay-up. Melvin sails in the La. The training school is operated Calogero (Charles) Taibi, Research Director for the Seafarers deck department. under a reciprocal agreement be­ International Union, died on January 4 at Doctors Hospital, Man­ Odd Olsen has a third assis­ Registered as a cpok. Berry Tip- tant's license after sailing as a tween the SIU and District 2 of hattan. He was 40 years old. programs, research methods and pings recently helped turn opt FOWT. He was born in Norway MEBA, SIU men who enroll in A veteran of the Trade Union planning, wages and terms of em­ the chow on the Whitehall. A 23- and makes his home in Brooklyn. the program are provided with year man, he's looking for a run The 45-year old Seafarer joined meals, hotel lodging and subsist­ Movement, he had been a spe­ ployment, and in many other cialist in the field of labor eco­ to the Far East. the union in 1964 in the port of ence payments of $110 per week nomics and research, in indus­ areas of trade union interest for many years. A member of the while in training. New York. Norfolk trial relations, collective bargain- American Economics Association Those who qualify and wish to Engine department Seafarers ng procedures and social welfare and the New York Chapter of the Marion Parker had a good trip are eligible to apply for any of enroll in the school can obtain to India and the Persian Gulf the upgrading programs if they additional information and apply programs. He had also served as Research Director for the AFLaboard the Transhuron. An AB, are 19 years of age or older and for the course at any SIU hall or CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ Marion is planning a short va­ have 18 months of Q.M.E.D. write directly to SIU headquarters cation before sailing again. ment for the past year. watch standing time in the engine at 675 Fourth Avenue in Brook­ Prior to his employment with Robert Sawyer is looking department, plus six months' ex­ lyn, New York, 11232. The tele­ the Seafarers International Union, around for a good coal run. He perience as a wiper or equivalent. phone number is Hyacinth 9-6600. le had been Program Consultant was oiler on a similar voyage to or the Middlesex County Eco­ Holland on the Globe Carrier. Joining the Pension Ranks nomic Opportunities Corporation, Larry Combs, AB, had two ''lew Brunswick, N. J., and Jiad trips to the Far East with the )een active in a number of trade Steel Designer. Larry said he's union posts in the New York looking for a tanker. metropolitan area. Boston Taibi had formerly been Ex­ ecutive Director for District Fred Ra^id is taking a shot at Council 37 of the American Fed­ hunting after a trip in the deck department on the Fort Hoskins. eration of State, County and Charles Taibi Fred's got 22 years in the union. Vlunicipal Employees, AFL-CIO, n New York City and had also Oskar Kala, known to his served as Research and Publica­ Industrial Relations Research As­ friends as "Rudy", piled off the tions Director for the United sociation, he had been an active Steel Flyer. Mter spending the 'urniture Workers of America, participant and consultant with Christmas holiday with his family, various other professional, trade AFL-CIO. Rudy is looking for an electrician's Taibi was born in New York union and community associations slot. City and educated in various New in the metropolitan area. Alvme Green sailed on the Surviving are his wife, Elaine; York City public and parochial Cantigny as crew mess. He's schools. He completed graduate 2 sons, Solomon, 11, and Anthony ready for a good trip now that the work in the New School For So­ 7; his mother, Mrs. Maria Santa holidays are over. cial Research, New York City, Taibi; and 2 brothers, Frank Tai­ Puerto Rico in 1966 and was a graduate of bi and Grant Taibi, all of New Bill Holland has flown in from iarvqrd University, A. B., 1949. York City. San Francisco for the chief elec­ Je received his Masters Degree Services were held on Monday, trician's job on the Young Amer­ rom Columbia University in January 8 at 10 A.M. at the Proica. New York Port Agent Leon Hall presents the first pension check 1952. venzano-Lanza Funeral Home, to Eugene Walson (center), while headquarters rep. Fred Stewart After a year of "good feeding" He had been a specialist in the in Manhattan. Burial was at Ever­ on the Detndt, chief steward Vic­ looks on. Brother Walson's last vessel was the Alcoa Explorer. development of social welfare green Cemetery, Brooklyn. if * P V I 0 \ 0 Two More Seafarers Upgrade To Engineer; Total Now 216 Charles Talbl Dead at 40, Was SIU Research Director J >v r .. r �/ 'January 19, 1968 The Great Lakes I'-i; by Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,Great Lakes !• A I ^ V V. Things are slow in the port of Chicago with only the tanker Detroit in operation. Work is being done on the Detroit Edison at the American shipyard here, but it is expected she will go back on her usual run when repairs are completed in the spring. Relative to the Chicago Port Council, a luncheon is scheduled for this port and a large turnout ^ is expected. Additional organiza­ maining crewmen on the S. T. tional work will be done prior to Crano (Huron Cement Co.). The Thunder Bay Labor Coun­ the spring fit-out. A meeting has been set up with cil in Alpena is starting a series of the local officers of the Coast classes designed to acquaint mem­ Guard regarding manpower for bers with the purpose of social the coming season. We think we service in the community. Among topics to be discussed are labor's will receive their cooperation. community service programs and Toledo the workmen's compensation law With the arrival of the Peter in Michigan. Reiss, the sailing season is ended Dulnth for 1967 and we will now begin Classes have started here for preparations for fit-out in 1968. MEBA District 2 Lakes Schools original licenses and upgrading, are in full swing with some 50 of conducted by MEBA District 2 our members in attendance. It and the AMO. The Duluth up­ looks like the rated manpower grading school has just helped shortage will increase and we are Fred Leske receive an oiler's en­ urging our members to take ad­ dorsement and Dan Brown an vantage of the upgrading pro­ FOW ticket. The CC West is laying at the gram for AB and FOW. Superior shipyard for repairs. Her Buffalo crew reports they can't wait to re­ Due to heavy ice conditions, turn home, especially since we've shifting jobs have been few and been hit by extremely low tem­ far between. In conjunction with the ice condition, various compa­ peratures. Recently, it was 30 de­ nies with ships laid up have re­ grees below zero. We heard recently from Dave quested a larger ice-breaker so the harbor can be opened up ear­ Brander who's recovering in the lier in the spring. New Orleans USPHS Hospital Little activity has gone on at where he was treated for a kidney the hall. Most men have gone ailment. Oldtimers Ncal Kunze, South for the winter or to the John Fabac and Dennis Kiley are coast to ship. among the CC West's crew. Broth­ er Kiley, second cook, would like Alpena Things are relatively slow, al­ a job that would let him get home though we have paid off the re­ to Alpena every now and then. President Signs Serial Security Bill; Forms Panel to Study Income Needs WASHINGTON—President Johnson called for a fresh approach to the nation's public welfare system and named a "commission of distinguished Americans" to explore "every plan, however, unconventional, which could promise a constructive advance in meeting the income needs of all the American people." opposed by labor, religious and grams. The President announced the social service groups are a tight The new social security bene­ creation of a Commission on In­ ceiling on the number of children fits are effective in February and come Maintenance Programs as who can be helped under the aid will be reflected in benefit checks he signed social security amend­ to families with dependent chil­ mailed out in early March. ments which will raise benefits for dren program and a free hand to Following are some of the main 24 million persons—but by a states to purge from the assistance provisions: smaller amount than Johnson had rolls mothers who are unable to Benefits: An across-the-board sought. increase of 13 percent to all bene­ work or take work training. He said the higher benefits will Meany urged the President to ficiaries under the old age, sur­ lift one million persons on social press in the new session of Con­ vivors and disability insurance security rolls "above the poverty gress for "swift and decisive ac­ program. The minimum benefit line." In dollar terms, he de­ tion to remedy the evils that have under these programs is raised to clared, it is the biggest single in­ been done to the principle and $55 for an individual and $82.50 crease ever enacted. for an elderly couple. Persons re­ practice of public assistance." 'Severe Restrictions He also termed Jhe benefit in­ tiring in the future will also re­ At the same time, the Presi­ crease—13 percent for most per- ceive higher benefits, with the ceil­ dent expressed regret at the "se­ •sons—"flagrantly inadequate" and ing rising gradually to $323 for vere restrictions" Congress im­ said the rise in the minimum bene­ a retired couple and a survivior's posed on public assistance in an­ fit from $44 to $55 a month was benefit of up to $434.40 for a other section of the legislation. in "shocking contrast" to the $70 widow with two or more depend­ Overall, Johnson said, "Frank­ minimum sought by the Adminis­ ent children. The special benefit payed to lin Roosevelt's vision of social in­ tration. persons 72 and over who had not surance has stood the test of the Johnson named Ben W. Heinemet social security work require­ changing times." But he added: man; board chairman of the Chi­ ments goes up from $35 to $40 "I wish I could say the same for cago & Northwestern Railroad, to for a single person and from our nation's welfare system." head the Commission on Income $52.50 to $60 a month for a Johnson said he has directed Maintenance. couple. Graduated cash benefits He appointed two AFL-CIO Health, Education & Welfare Sec­ are provided for disabled widows retary John W. Gardner "to work vice presidents to the Commission and widowers between 50 and 62 with state governments so that —David Sullivan, president of the year of age. compassionate safeguards are es­ Building Service Employes, and A. Taxes: The tax rate for 1968 tablished to protect deserving Philip Randolph, president of the remains 4.4 percent of covered Sleeping Car Porters and a noted mothers and needy children." wages paid by workers and em­ AFL-CIO President George civil rights leader. ployers. For persons making un­ Johnson completed the signing der $6,600 a year, there will be Meany., in a letter to the Presi­ dent, had termed the new restric­ of bills passed in the final days no change in payroll deductions. tions on public assistance "inde­ of the session and noted that Con­ The taxable wage base is in­ fensible." He said they "penalize gress "was not as productive as I creased to $7,800 a year, effec­ the poorest of the poor for their had urged it to be" but at any tive immediately, so persons mak­ rate had not turned the clock back ing that amount or more will be poverty." Among the provisions strongly by repealing Great Society pro- paying $53 a year more in social securitv taxes than they did in 1967. ' The taxable wage base will re­ main at $7,800 but the tax rate will gradually rise in future years —at close to the same rate it was scheduled to rise under the old law. In 1969, the tax rate goes "It is time that the principle of a link with a country should up to 4.8 percent—but under the be strictly applied," Ogden declared, adding that "if this were old law it had been scheduled to done the Liberian fleet would almost vanish overnight." He also go up to 4.9 percent. The rate challenged the Minister of State's contention that the majority includes both the basic social se­ of ships flying the Liberian and Panamanian flags of convenience curity and the medicare taxes. were safe because they were comparatively new. Many of the ships fall below the approved standards, Ogden said, and are a Earnings: The amount that a challenge to British shipping. retired worker or survivor may earn without losing part of his Adding a bi-partisan note in agreement with Ogden's stand. old age benefits is raised to $140 Conservative MP Simon 'Wingfield also noted that while Britain a month or $1,680 a year—up was one of the world's biggest importers, British shipping was from the previous $1,500 a year not carrying those imports, and called for encouragement to im­ porters to use British-flag vessels to the benefit of U.K. ship­ or $125 a month. As at present, there is no earnings limit for per­ owners. sons over 72. For others, the bill Parallel of U. S. Woes provides a $1 reduction in bene­ While vocal protests against runaway-flag shipping are only fits for each $2 of earnings be­ beginning in Parliament, similar exchanges have been heard in tween $1,680 and $2,880 and $1 the Congress of the United States for years. for each $1 earnings over that. Continuing efforts by concerned members of the House and Medicare: A patient whose Senate to upgrade the U.S. fleet, encourage U.S.-flag carriage doctor refuses to bill the medicare of more of our import-export cargoes and curb the practice program directly can now be re­ by American owners of avoiding U.S. wage scales and safety imbursed on the basis of an itemstandards by registering their vessels under foreign-flags, are ired bill from the doctor without still being stalled by the Administration's lack of interest in the having to pay the bill first. An­ other new feature gives each per­ merchant marine and refusal to institute a "sound maritime policy. son a "lifetime reserve" of 60 days As a result, unsubsidized U.S. ship-owners are forced to struggle of added hospital coverage to be with an outmoded fleet while foreign-flag ships carry the vast used whenever the 90-day hospi­ bulk of American cargoes. talization allowed for each "spell A statement made during the British debate by Conservative of illness" is exhausted. However, MP Edward Taylor might well have been made in our own the patient would pay $20 a day Congress. for each day of the "reserve" cov­ erage. "What I think should be done is to make it more attractive Medicaid: Limits are imposed for our own shipping companies to invest in providing more on federal grants to states which vessels," he said. "This could be done by providing the 'maxi­ have set up programs to provide mum' of incentives." free medical care for the "medi­ cally needy," regardless of age. 'Runaway-Flag'Ships Plague British Etoaoaiy if "Runaway-flag" ship operation, long a major contributor to the drastic decline in the American merchant marine, is also making its ill effects felt in Great Britain. In much the same way that U.S. Administration officials con­ sistently minimize the burden that these "flags of convenience" pose upon the largely unsubsidized section of the American fleet which sails under the U.S. flag, spokesmen for Prime Minister Harold Wilson's government claim that British owners are not being much hurt by the practice. At least one member of Parliament, however, has angrily described it a# the "nearest thing to piracy since the Jolly Roger." During a recent debate in the House of Commons on vessels owned by British firms but registered under the flags of Liberia, Panama and some other runaway-flag nations, the Minister of State at the Board of Trade, J. P. W. Mallalieu, declared United Kingdom shipowners were not suffering disadvantages from runaway-flag operations. In typical bureaucratic fashion, Mallalieu answered a call by some members of Parliament for action to curb the use of ships registered under foreign flags by citing what he considered "advantages" in using them. Aside from taxation considerations, he said, there were also benefits to be derived from the fact that there were no national agreements for seamen's wages and other benefits generally required by shipowners in traditional maritime countries. Termed A "Racket" Lashing back at this. Labor MP Eric Ogden said "more than one tenth of the world's shipping flies flags of convenience—the nearest thing to piracy since the Jolly Roger." He noted that few ships were genuinely linked with Liberia—listed by the latest figures in Lloyd's Register of Shipping as the world's largest runaway-flag fleet with a total of 20,603,301 gross tons—and said it was high time "something drastic was done about the flags of convenience racket, and it is only governments which can do it." Page Five SEAFARERS LOG I �Page Six SE'AFAREFS Up the Alley 10H January 19, 19^ LOG :14 :14 From Doc. 28, 1967 to Jan. 10, 1968 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmin^rton San Francisco ... Seattle Totafn All Groups Class A Class B 8 4 46 44 11 13 42 20 17 12 9 13 5 6 24 22 73 44 46 25 15 9 43 24 10 23 284 338 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Clasa A Class B Class C 2 4 2 39 24 8 4 3 1 17 15 6 17 6 14 6 10 10 18 1 7 9 2 19 11 2 19 17 9 2 6 7 27 74 43 13 13 18 173 200 123 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Grouiis Class A ClassB Class A CISSS 'B QassC 3 2 1 8 8 49 12 32 56 45 3 6 4 7 5 16 11 18 26 30 8 8 8 7 7 5 9 3 5 5 7 2 0 12 8 6 2 4 27 21 5 14 10 56 58 3 25 15 30 18 6 10 6 7 13 27 96 27 48 41 8 12 17 13 16 101 248 151 269 303 TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jackson'ville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San FYancisco ... Seattle STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Seafarer George Litchfield tries his skill at miniature bowling at the Baltimore SILTtiall. With Litchfield, a member of the SlU's Quarterly Financial Committee, is Brother Jougin O. Rifera, deck maintenance. J. P. Stevens Finally Complies With the Law; Rehires 69 f NEW YORK—A "major victory" for the rights of southern textile workers was marked here last month when J. P. Stevens and Company bowed to a court order and invited 69 illegallydismissed employees to return to work and began plans for is an equally significant victory for all other textile workers whose paying them back wages pliis desire for organization has been interest. Reinstatement of an ad­ frustrated by cynical and whole­ ditional 18 workers was ordered sale labor law violations in so by the court a day later. many southern textile plants." The giant textile firm, second No More Interference largest in the world, lost a fiveIt was also announced that year court battle in defense of Stevens had complied with an its anti-union activities when the NLRB ruling that it must post U.S. Supreme Court refused on notices at all of its SI plants in December 11 to review an order North and South Carolina that by the Second Circuit of the U.S. it will not interfere with future Court of Appeals here directing attempts to unionize. the rehiring—with full back pay Of the 71 workers involved in plus six percent interest—of 71 the first case, letters were sent employees fired in 1963 for ac­ by Stevens to 69. One of the other tivities in support of an organizing two is dead and one could not campaign in Stevens plants by the be located. AFL-CIO Textile Workers Un­ Neither the company nor the ion of America. NLRB could guess immediately In the subsequent order, the at how much Stevens will have same Circuit Court held that 13 to pay the rehired workers. How­ of the additional 18 employees ever, TWUA officials estimated had been wrongly dismissed for that it could run to more than union activities, four for union $1 million with some individuals activity and testifying against receiving as much as $30,000. In Stevens at a National Labor Rela­ addition to back pay, likely earn­ tions Board hearing, and one for ings the workers would have gain­ testimony only. ed from overtime and promotion When notified of the develop­ will also have to be determined ments in Washinglton, TWUA and they will be reimbursed for Presideot William Pollock issued any medical bills which otherwise the following statement; would have been covered by the company's hospital insurance. "At long last, justice is steadily catching up with J. P. Stevens The long court cases, and others and Cd. still pending, stemmed from "The latest decision, which adds findings by the NLRB that Stevens 18 workers to the list of 71 to had used harassment, intimida­ be reinstated with back pay in tion, and other terror tactics in the first case, is a major victory violation of federal law,, to - thwart for, all Stevens workers. But it ' unipnjzation of its plants Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 3 3 47 16 10 7 30 12 11 14 3 2 6 2 27 21 43 82 15 34 3 5 9 50 10 17 320 162 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groui>s Class A Class 1:rClass C 4 2 0 14 11 32 3 2 6 10 9 11 9 9 2 6 11 6 3 1 1 0 10 6 10 0 16 1 14 20 1 4 4 74 11 47 4 12 15 141 97 163 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 13 3 212 100 35 19 105 68 29 24 13 8 14 9 101 53 260 140 118 71 29 1 61 26 37 14 1,027 521 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB 9 4 144 177 18 13 75 45 20 16 7 7 8 9 67 72 139 153 104 56 21 0 39 21 24 11 686 573 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB 2 4 38 108 22 13 44 73 15 13 2 4 1 12 35 55 136 217 51 96 13 0 24 40 34 12 691 373 J , -4. i iV YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTt .c '} Seafarer's Guide to Better Buying Foreign Cars are not Timeless U. S. consumers who buy new foreign cars have no way of knowing whether they are actually getting this year's model or not. Unlike American-made cars, foreign-car distributors are permitted — apparently in all states—^to designate leftover last year's cars as this year's model. One wage-earner, Joseph Manella of Long Island, New York, bought a foreign^ car in 1965 and later discovered that it was really manufactured in 1964. He has carried on a two-year campaign not only to secure some redress for himself but to call public attention to this fact. As far as redress for himself is concerned, all he has gotten from various state and federal agencies is the bland brushoff that consumers with grievances often get. The New York Department of Motor Vehicles told him: "If the manufacturer certifies that a vehicle which has been manufactured in one year is of a model year of a later year, there is little choice for the Department but to accept the certification." The state and federal officials I talked to about this juggling of the model year all are aware of the practice. But they tend to excuse it on the grounds that it has been going on many years, and that foreign cars do not undergo the noticeable annual model changes of American cars. So, the defend­ ers of the practice say, the foreign cars do not suffer the same degree of loss in market value after the new model year that an American-made car does. But there are enough holes in that argu­ ment to drive one of those foreign cars through: For one, even if a new car has merely been sitting around and not used, age does deteriorate some of its components, such as the electrical wiring and body finish. Too, there is no way of knowing how many miles the so-called new car actually has been driven. The distributors disconnect the odometer cable while the car is driven from the port of entry. There also is fre­ quent exchange of different models between dealers, which involves further driving. The car also may have been used as a demon­ strator. (This sometimes can happen in buy­ ing American cars too.) In this case, the "1965" model Manella had bought in late October, 1964, actually had arived in the U. S. the previous April, and no one knows when it was really manu­ factured. While the distributors claim the model year does not affect the value of a foreign car significantly, the dealer said Manella's car had to be considered a 1964 model, when he explored the possibility of trading it in. Finally, there may be significant mt^el changes some years. If state motor vehicle departments continue to permit foreign cars made in previous years to be designated as the current model, buyers may not know whether they are getting the latest improve­ ments. This is especially important to know now that additional safely features may be required from year to year. 7: ^1 * I �Jaiiiiai^ '19, 1968 SEAFARERS Senators Introduce Joint Bl To Block OH Shale Giveaway Page Seven LOG Equalizer! WASHINGTON—Identical bills aimed at the protection of vast government-owned oil shale deposits and blocking of a plan by In­ terior Secretary Steward Udall to lease 30,000 acres of the rich lands to private oil companies were recently introduced by Senator William Proxmire (D-Wis.) in the Senate and in the House by Repre­ sentative Phillip Burton (D-Calif.). The deposits involved cover some 16,000 square miles in Colo­ rado, Wyoming and Utah considered to be the largest oil reserve in the world with a value estimated at between $2.5 and $5 trillion. Eightly percent of the land is federally owned. At hearings last spring befoje the Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee, Udall's plan for the commercial leasing of a portion of the land was strongly opposed by the AFL-CIO which claimed these resources "should be developed for the public interest, not for private monopoly." Senator Phillip A. Hart (D-Mich.), chairman of the subcommittee, stated at the conclusion of the hearings that he was convinced that "the proposed program of the Department of the Interior may have had the effect of aiding in the monopolization of the oil shale deposits by the major oil companies." Although the Interior Department held off on the plan, it is expected to bring the matter up again after completion of a new study scheduled to wind up shortly. Against "Rushing Ahead" In presenting his legislation last month. Burton, a member of the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs which handles oil shale matters, stressed the importance of not permitting the In­ terior Department to "be pressured into rusing ahead with a de­ velopment program based on inadequate information. We must insure that when the development does take place it is conducted in the best interests of the public and not for the benefit of a few greedy oil companies." Pointing up the need for a "sensible, thoroughgoing development of one of the most valuable natural resource jackpots in the world," Proxmire told his Senate colleagues that his bill would insure such development "to the benefit of all 200 million of our constituents" and that "it is not only entirely appropriate, but a duty, for the Congress to speak out in behalf of the people by enacting (such) legislation." Opponents of the Udall proposal, including AFL-CIO Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller, maintain that there is nothing to prevent the oil industry from developing the 20 percent of the oil shale lands it already owns for extraction and processing. There is no necessity, they feel, for encouraging action by these companies with give-away opportunities to acquire federally-owned oil shale lands at public expense. Custodial workers in the Wash­ ington, D.C, area are acquiring new skills and better paying jobs through a highly successful train­ ing program conducted by Build­ ing Service Employes Local 82 and 536. Trainees in the project are disadvantaged, unemployed or underemployed workers, prefer­ ably heads of households. They receive $44 a week during train­ ing, plus five dollars for each dependent, up to six. The Man­ power Development & Training project is financed with funds from the Labor Department and the U.S. Office of Education. To date, 256 persons have graduated from one of the project's 13-week courses. » 'X • * A National Labor Relations Board trial examiner has found that the Goodyear Tire and Rub­ ber Co. is engaging in unfair labor practices in making benefit pro­ grams for 30 nurses available only if they stay out of the union. Trial Examiner Leo F. Lightner's rec­ ommended order submitted to the NLRB would haye the company stopped from disqualifying the nurses from retirement, annuity and pension plans. President Peter Bommarito of the Rubber Work­ ers, which brought the charges on behalf of the nurses, hailed the findings as "a giant step forward in bringing about fair and equit­ able treatment for whjte collar workers through organizaiio^."^''' The Chicago AFL-CIO, which owns and operates radio station WCFL, has been granted a con­ struction permit for WCFL-TV to operate on channel 38 of the ultra high frequency television band. The Federal Communica­ tion Commission's board of review ruled 2-1 in favor of the Chicago federation over one other appli­ cant. Channel 38 is the last avail­ able television channel in Chi­ cago. * * ilt Unemployment in most of the nation's industrial centers was higher in December than in the same month of 1966, the Labor Department reported. Of the 150 major labor areas surveyed, only 51 were in the "low unemploy­ ment" category of 1.5 to 2.9 per­ cent. In December of 1966, there were 66 centers with low unem­ ployment. The number of indus­ trial areas with "moderate" un­ employment of 3 to 5:9 percent was up from 76 to 90 over the year. Nine centers had "substan­ tial" unemployment of over 6 per­ cent, one more than in December 1966. There was little change from November to December, 1967. New Haven and Denver dropped from the low unemploy­ ment tothe moderate unemploy­ ment category, while Flint, Mich., moved the other way as auto em­ ployment spurted following model Renewed concern has been voiced by President Johnson in recent weeks over this country's ever-worsening balance of pay­ ments deficit but the most obvious means of remedying the situation, by stepping up U.S.-flag participation in ocean-borne com­ merce, is once again being overlooked by the Administration in favor of other meas­ ures. For a long time now, maritime labor, shipping industry and Congressional spokes­ men have been pointing up the fact that effective use of the U.S. merchant marine could substantially aid the balance of pay­ ments deficit which in the third quarter of 1967 was announced at a new high of $2.68 billion. However, the Administration has consistently turned a deaf ear to this easily workable solution. Although it might' arouse considerable displeasure in big business circles, the first and most logical step for the government to take is a firm crackdown on the "run­ away-flag" shipping which has been allowed to flourish unchecked for years to the benefit of giant U.S. corporations, greedy for greater profits at the expense of the citizens of their own country. The balance of payments deficit is a com­ mon problem to all segments of the Ameri­ can economy and its inherent dangers to our entire society have brought repeated warnings from the Administration that the outflow of U.S. gold reserves must be re­ versed. Yet the average taxpayer is expected to bear the brunt of the burden while some of the largest corporations in the nation actually add greatly to the minus side of the payments scale by operating their own vessels under the flags of other nations. At the present time, the aggregate ton­ nage of the runaway-flag fleet maintained by U.S. companies for what they call, with­ out conscience, their "convenience", is esti­ mated at some 10.4 million. This fleet, which is a daily drain on this country's for­ eign exchange, is now larger than the pri­ vately owned U.S.-flag fleet but the Admin­ istration does nothing whatever to curb its growth. As has been noted-by several Congres­ sional leaders, if action was taken by the government requiring that these "runaway" ships be brought under the American flag where they belong, about half of the U.S. balance of payments deficit could be erased in a comparatively short period of time. Faced with the continual rise of the pay­ ments deficit, and in view of its often de­ clared alarm over the situation, the Adminis­ tration has no valid excuse not to move against the "runaway-flag" racket. The claims of these American companies —which complacently disavow their share of responsibility to America—that they need their so-called "flags of convenience" in order to compete with foreign operators are largely a camouflage for their greed. The main objective of these outfits is to build ships cheaply overseas, avoid U.S. taxes by registering them in Liberia or other "run­ away-flag" havens, hire foreign crews at sub­ standard wages and gain an unfair competi­ tive edge over the flag ships of their own country. For too long successive Administrations have been well aware of the real motives of these companies and conveniently looked the other way. It now remains for the pres­ ent Administration to do away with the runaway-flag operators—and slice a billionodd dollars a year off the balance of pay­ ments deficit in so doing. �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG Striking farm workers disembark from bus after last lap of trip that brought them across country to urge support in struggle against California fruit grower. A N ANCIENT yellow bus carrying 47 travel weary striking farm workers from Delano, Cali­ fornia, pulled up in front of SIU headquarters well after dark last Thursday night to mark the beginning of an in-person nationwide campaign to boycott all products of the Giumarra Vineyard Corporation. The group — representing the AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Committee—^was greeted on arrival after their seven-day transcontinental trek by SIU representatives and a hot dinner was wait­ ing for the Californians who hit New York during a record-breaking spell of temperatures near Zero degrees. The SIU will host the farm workers, includ­ ing 11 women and a six-year-old boy, at its ^Brooklyn facilities during their stay. Arrangements have been made to house, feed and assist them in every way possible. As the nation's largest city and greatest potential distributing point for Giumarra products. New York was chosen by the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee as the focal point from which to combat the anti-union policies of the West Coast corporation, bring about recognition of their right to organize and also stop the importation from Mexico of "green card" holders for the purpose of illegally filling jobs in struck grape fields. Green cards are issued to Mexican nationals for the purpose of commuting daily or seasonably to the United States to seek employment, but they also entitle the holder to cross the border at will. Under this system, green card holders are not held in viola­ tion by the U.S. Department of Immigration and Naturalization Service as "foreign strikebreakers" unless they come into the United States specifically for the purpose of working in a struck field. Thus, "permanent resident" green card holders are being used as scab labor and any 'grower who is not being struck can legally import workers from Mexico for himself—under the lax stipulations of federal law— and then shift them into the fields of strikebound growers. This system, among other things, is one of the big­ gest factors that the Farm Workers Organizing Com­ mittee is trying to combat because Jt is the Ufeblood of growers, such as Giumarra, who hold out against the union and keep American farm workers at a level of subsistence which is tragically below the aver­ age earnings of other workers. They have no protec­ tion under the National Labor Relations Act, the mini­ mum wage laws, child labor laws, unemployment in­ surance laws—which are vital to these workers be­ cause of the often seasonal nature of their work—or even social security coverage. Their average yearly earnings are seldom over $1,500. "Some encouraging success has already been achieved in other areas by the boycotting of labels," said Mrs. Dolores Huerta, a vice president of the UFWOC who was in New York with the strikers' delegation, "but similar success in boycotting the fresh products of a grower, in this case Giumarra ; grapes handled in major national markets, is much more difficult. We intend to canvass brokers, dealers, jobbers and distributors here in the hope of persuad­ ing them not to handle Giumarra grapes. Whatever picketing we may do will be in the nature of con­ sumer education only. In any event, we mean to be successful — if it takes a month," the 37-year-old mother of seven said. The UFWOC began its long battle against union resistance by the growers several years , ago follow­ ing passage of the Anti-Bracero Act, in 1964, which made it illegal in most cases for growers to import droves of foreign laborers at peon wages and starve American workers out of their fields. Although this federal law is circumvented to a large degree by California growers with the unofficial blessing of the state administration of ultra-conservative Gov­ ernor Ronald Reagan, it does exist and provides the first legal foothold for efforts by farm workers to organize and force the hostile growers to recognize their demands. Successful organizing campaigns have already been conducted at nine sizeable California companies— seven of them wine companies—^with union contracts being signed. Most significant of these is the threeyear contract with the giant DiGiorgio Corporation which became effective last April after a long and bitter struggle. Employing as many as 2,700 on three January 19, 1968 ranches at harvest time, the DiGiorgio victory rep­ resents the'largest contract ever won by a farm union. The precedent-setting DiGiorgio pact provided a pay increase which put the basic minimum wage at $1.65 an hour and forced the company to reject its exemption under the state unemployment insur­ ance program. A few companies cooperated voluntarily with the farm workers—notable among them the Manischewitz and Tribuno wine makers—and signed union contracts without undue protest. The big Giumarra Vineyard Corporation—and the tremendously profitable business it transacts under some 90 different labels throughout the nation—is, however, perhaps the most difficult and potentially significant foe the UFWOC has taken on to date. This is because, while it is a comparatively uncom­ plicated matter to reach the general buying public with requests to boycott product labels and familiar brand names, it is entirely something else again to curtail the marketing of fresh produce such as the table grapes, shipped by Giumarra for distribution to grocers and supermarket chains throughout the country, and bulk wine shipped to unspecified name bottlers. Any housewife doing her weekly shopping, no matter how sympathetic she may be to the cause of labor, has no way pf telling where the fresh bunch of grapes she buys for her family came from. By the same token, wine which is prepared and shipped by Giumarra in bulk, may find its way to the table of the most militant labor supporter under the label of another wine company. The fact that Giumarra is shipping its products fraudulently under the labels of other, unstruck com­ panies, with no interference from the state govern­ ment, and also illegally obtaining "jjreen card" strikebreakers under the deliberately blind eyes of the Reagan Administration, is what prompted the farm workers organizing committee to take their case to the nation during the present transitional pruning season in the Giumarra fields. As explained by Mrs. Huerta and Fred Ross, director of organizing for the UFWOC, the time is now ripe because the grape picking season is over and only token pickets are required in Delano during the annual 16-stage pruning and preparation process underway at Giumarra between now and March. Picking of the next grape crop will not begin until next July and about 200 workers are required for the pruning. The necessity for the campaign, which is expected to fan out to Boston, Philadelphia and other major cities if sufficient success is realized in New York, is possibly best illustrated by the fact that if farm workers were not denied their rightful privileges under established law, there would have been no need for the campaign at all. Well before Giumarra was struck last August 3, the UFWOC had the majority of the company's work force organized—with some 1,000 signed authoriza­ tion cards seeking an NLRB representation election. However, the company refused to recognize this man­ date—^banking on fear of reprisal—and a strike be­ came necessary. iv 'f -•4., ; i IV . I \ "SJ ; ^7, �January 19, 1968 Page Nine SEAFARERS LOG t 9IISS"^ ' 'V '£M n •f SlU Pres. Paul Hall greets Dolores Hlierta of UFWOC at January membership meeting. Seated (from left) are SlU Rep. McCartney, Mrs. Huerta, SlU Vice Pres. Shepard and SlU Rep. Leon Hall. Mrs. Huerta and Ross described in some detail. the manner in which the work stoppage against Giumarra was achieved. Workers in the Giumarra fields were—as is usually the case in such situations—broken up into scattered work crews, each with a so-called "crew pusher" who was assigned by the company to pick up his crew in a truck and deliver the workers to the fields each day. The night before the strike was scheduled to be­ gin, the UFWOC called the workers together at a meeting and arranged for groups of five, six or seven workers to picket outside the homes of company crew pushers at 4 a.m.—the time they left with their trucks to collect employees for the day's grapepicking. This strategy proved highly effective. "When the pushers came out of their houses be­ fore dawn and saw five or six pickets in evidence." Mrs. Huerta recalled, "they realized something was up and they thought twice." Discouraged by the pickets, some of the pushers stayed home with their trucks. Others who ventured out on their usual pick-up run were followed by members of the strike group, who talked members of the work force out of boarding the truck as it went from house to house. As a result of this union action, UFWOC Direc­ tor Cesar Chavez told a Senate subcommittee, which last fall held a hearing on the use of alien strike­ breakers, that "over 800 workers walked out of the Giumarra field after management refused to grant a representation election." Within four days, the regu­ lar work force of 1,000 was down to 50 and pickets were installed in the various fields. Had the National Labor Relations Act applied to the farmworkers, the Giumarra fields would be or­ ganized today. Unfortunately this was not the case. With the obvious full backing of the Reagan Ad­ ministration, legal machinations and intimidation procedures were brought to bear by Giumarra. The initial block thrown in front of the farm work­ ers after their success in virtually emptying»the fields, was a crippling injunction obtained by Hot meal was welcome to tired travelers. Only child among group was Tony Munoz, 6, eating here with his mother, Cuca, and father, Marcos. Giumarra in the Superior Court of Kern County (California). Next came harassment, direct violence encouraged by growers, and calculated evasion of the federal law controlling use of "green carders"— all conveniently overlooked by the Reagan estab­ lishment which was recently enjoined by a high court from using convict labor in other California fruit orchards which have been struck. Provisions of the injunction clearly showed the anti-labor feelings dominant in the state's corpora­ tions and government. It prohibited picketing in the front of pusher's houses and any contact with work­ ers—either in the fields or in their own homes—by union repreentatives. In line with this, the use of bull horns was also outlawed so that the voices of organ­ izers could not be heard in the fields and police were assigned to escort crew pushers' trucks. The UFWOC fought the ban on bull horns in the federal court and won after two weeks of litigation. The company's answer to this was to set employees to work in the middle of the vast fields—instead of at the edges as is the usual practice—so that many were unable to hear the bull horns. Any work­ ers who did quit the fields in response to union urg­ ing were quickly replaced by additional green card­ ers. The court injunction also limited the union to only six pickets per field and these were ordered to keep 50 yards between them. • Before the backing received from the courts, Giumarra also resorted to classical union-busting tactics. Out of "nowhere" came drunks, skid row characters and pool-hall hangers-on to beat up and intimidate the women, children and elderly men among the pickets. There were other incidents of violence at a Giumarra packing shed outside Bakersfield which included further beatings and in which picket signs were torn up. Fully endorsed and supported by the AFL-CIO and scores of affiliated labor groups all over the country, the UFWOC plans to hold out against Giumarra until victory is achieved. In the course of their. cross-country trip, Mrs. Huerta said, the farm workers were given encourging evidences of support by sympathetic groups and individuals who put them up at overnight stops in such cities as Phoenix, Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Chicago and Cleveland. When in Delano, Mrs. Huerta related, the several hundred families involved in the strike are supported entirely by voluntary contributions. A strike store has been set up to provide food, fresh milk and cloth­ ing, and each adult worker actually involved in the picketing is given $5 weekly spending money. Evicted from their homes on Giumarra property after the strike began, some of the workers moved in with other families and houses for others were rented with funds donated by other unions as well as sympathetic individuals. They have their own clinic which was originally set up by Peggy McGivern, a professional nurse, in one room of the strike committee's offices. Today the clinic is located in two house trailers linked together and has an additional nurse plus a doctor who joined the clinic just two weeks ago. "The whole city is against us — the mayor, the police, the town establishment," Mrs. Huerta said, "but we manage quite well." Typical of the obstacles that have to be overcome involved a dentist who came to Delano to offer his services to the strikers, she said. The mayor, who is a dentist himself and a member of the State Dental Board of Examiners, did what he could to discourage the volunteer dentist by having him thoroughly investigated. Asked how the prolonged strike affects the chil­ dren of the workers, Mrs. Huerta said that while it did work some hardship on them, their schooling continues uninterrupted and they learn self-reliance early. "We encourage them to participate in the cam­ paign actively," she said, "and through their per­ sonal involvement they gain a realistic knowledge of life and the problems we all must share. This, we think, can be valuable to their development as indi­ viduals." Catalina Tarlibon, one of I I women strikers in delegation, is happy to un­ pack in quarters furnished by the SlU. Fred Ross, UFWOC organizing direc­ tor, briefs visiting farm workers on ar­ rangements made for their stay in New York of two weeks to a month. SlU International Representatives Pete Drewes, right, and Irv Spivack, second from right, look on with Fred Ross of United Farm Workers as members of striking group sign up for meal books at SlU headquarters. All 47 migrant workers are being hosted by SlU during campaign. ( I- .a �Page Ten SIEAFARERS January 19, 1968 LOC Meany Urges Congressional Artion On Uaikfog'of Priority Legislation WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany called on the second session of the 90th Congress to act this year on a "shocking" backlog of unfinished business and unmet national needs. He appealed to union members and their families to make their voices heard on Capitol Hill "stronger than ever" so that their legislators support their Pres­ Shortly before adjournment. Congress will "do better" in this ident and their armed services in Majority Leader Mike Mansfield election year session than it did Vietnam and that our defense of made the pending order of busi­ last year. freedom in Vietnam is not used ness in the new session a bill mak­ "What the 90th Congress does as a false excuse for halting prog­ ing it a federal crime to injure, in its second session will be de­ ress at home." intimidate or interfere with a per­ terminated not by lobbyists or by Meany's comments were made son exercising specified rights, in­ official spokesmen," Meany said, in the preface to a new edition of cluding among others voting, at­ "but by constituents who make the pamphlet. Labor Looks at tending school, applying for a job, their voices heard." or making use of public accom­ Congress. He warned that a program of modations. 'Limited Progress' jobs for the hard core unem­ The bill passed the House and There was some "limited prog­ in somewhat improved form was ployed, "so urgent in this time of urban crisis, can no longer be de­ ress" in the first session, Meany approved by the Senate Judiciary noted, such as passage of a strong Committee. layed. meat inspection bill. But "the price Of equal urgency, he said, "is Civil rights supporters hope to enacted by the conservative coali­ amend it on the Senate floor to the need for a massive housing program for low and middle in­ tion for the survival of social prog­ add on other portions of the Ad­ ress was a drastic cut in the money ministration's civil rights program come citizens." He asked further steps "now" provided to achieve it," he —which had initially been broken to assure equal rights and equal stressed. up into several bills to speed ac­ "Appropriations were inade­ tion. opportunity—including open quate in every case and pitiful in housing. The other sections include an "Long overdue," Meany said, many. The obvious intent was to open housing proposal, strength­ is congressional action on bills to starve out programs which the ening of equal employment op­ give collective bargaining rights to conservatives could not, or did portunity enforcement, and a bar farm workers and restore picket­ not dare, repeal." on discrimination in selection of ing rights to construction workers. A replay of the budget battle is juries. The pending higher education obviously in store for the second A southern filibuster is virtu­ and vocational education bills session starting January 15. ally certain, and two years ago must be "strengthened, not weak­ The Senate will plunge immedi­ similar legislation was killed when ened," he declared. ately into one of its most contro­ Senate Republican Leader Everett "Above all," he said, "the peo­ versial legislative battles—on new McKinley Dirksen joined with the Dixie bloc to prevent the twople of America must insure that civil rights legislation. thirds vote needed to limit de­ bate. Committee action is likely to dofhinate the House side of the Capitol during the early weeks of the session. A bill of special importance to the AFL-CIO and the nation's farm workers will be the order of HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—The National Football League Players business when the Education and Association last week took formal action to register itself with the Labor Committee meets January U.S. Department of Labor as an independent "de facto union," 23. the group's legal counsel, Daniel S. Shulman, announced. End Exemption John Gordy, Detroit Lions guard, was elected president of The subcommittee-approved bill the association at its organizational meeting here and Shulman, would end the exemption of farm a Chicago labor attorney, was appointed as the new union's workers from the National Labor negotiator with the club owners as well as legal counsel. Relations Act. It would provide An early meeting with NFL President Arthur Modell was for union recognition and bar­ requested by the association for the purpose of presenting its gaining rights under the same pro­ demands. A top priority demand, Shulman said, would be pay­ cedures used in the construction ment of $500 to each player in all pre-season games "and/or industry, where the work force is a reduction in the number of those games." At present, players also temporary. get $10 a day from the start of the training period until regular Meany testified for the bill at salaries begin some nine weeks later. subcommittee hearings and a com­ No further demands were revealed officially but they are panion measure is being consid­ reported to include increased owner payments into the player ered by the Senate Migratory La­ pension fund beyond the present rate of about $ 1 million a year, bor subcommittee. an NFL-AFL all-star game with all proceeds turned over to the pension fund, and a stipulation that the association enter into licensing agreements for merchandising promotions and group endorsements instead of the league, as is presently the case. See "Stronger Role" Gordy said the unionization move was made because "the players wanted their association to be more forceful and to play a stronger role in collective bargaining with the owners." He emphasized, however, that "we are not interested in bargaining NEW YORK — Three major for individual player salaries" and "are not out to disrupt the names in drug manufacturing present player-owner relationships in any way." have been found guilty by a fed­ "All our demands will be negotiable as with any union," Gordy eral jury of conspiring to control declared. "However, the association will take a strong but rea­ the production and distribution sonable attitude to protect its members and to see that player of more than a billion dollars demands are met." worth of antibiotics. When the NFL Players Association was first founded 11 years American Cyanamid, Bristol ago, the league and then commissioner Bert Bell refused to rec­ Myers and Charles Pfizer &'Co. ognize it. However, a threat by the association in November, were convicted of violations of 1957, to sue the league for $4.2 million on federal antitrust charges brought not only quick recognition but establishment the Sherman Antitrust Act for of the pension fund which now is named after Bell, Who died price fixing activities between the in 1959. years 1953 to 1961. In a similar action, the, American Football League Players The companies, said the gov­ Association voted last week to apply to the National Labor Rela­ ernment, entered an agreement in tions Board for designation as official representative for its the mid-50s to produce and dis­ players. Because of its greater seniority, the NFL group did tribute certain antibiotics in a way not feel an NLRB application was necessary. that monopolized the market for the big manufacturers. NFL Players Set Goal On Union Recognition Court Hits Drug Compunies On Price fixing New Addition to SlU Pension Roster 'I Wilfred Chahman (right) gets his first SlU pension check from New York Headquarters Rep. E. B. McAuley. The veteran Seafarer last shipped on the Battle Creek. Brother Chahman lives in New York City. The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative The Reagan Administration has withdrawn it's threat to drop 160,000 poor people from the State's mental assistance program. Finance Director Gordon P. Smith took a second look at the financial picture and decided there is enough money to pay for the Medi-Cal program after all. This is a complete switch from ^ the previous position announced we have lots of jobs for rated by the Reagan Administration. men in all departments. A total Apparently, the Administration of 12 ships are in transit. has been swayed by the heavy Ruel Barr, chief cook on the public opposition to this callous Seatrain Savannah, is looking for treatment. a good run to the Far East. The June 4 Presidential Primary Richard Buie, who normally looks like a horse race, with Gov­ ships from the Gulf, is here look­ ernor George Wallace apparently ing for a cook's job running to Vietnam. a lU'l '^ Seattle Fitzgerald Bute qualifying as a candidate. He is running on the so-called Amer­ ican-Independent Party. Presi­ dent Johnson was endorsed by Labor and Governor Reagan is a favorite son candidate. Another possible addition may be the Peace and Freedom Party, if they get enough signatures to make the primary. San Francisco Shipping is still going strong here. We have paid-off and signed-on the following ships: Selma Yictory, Fairland, Iberville, Mankato Victory, Eagle Voyager, Transpacific, Bowling Green, Fanwood, Duke Victory, Wayne Vic­ tory, Halcyon Tiger, and San Juan. Carroll Quinna has an AB's job oh the St. Lawrence, while Jack Fitzgerald caught an FWT's slot on the same ship. J. A. McDougall is bosun on the Halcyon Tiger, heading for Vietnam. The St. Lawrence will, head for a year's run between the Persian Gulf and Far West. Wilmington Shipping has been excellent during the last period. The Achiles has called for a full crew; andi Wcs Christiansen, last off the Marore as AB, plans on taking a short vacation before going out again. Wes is a 20-year man. Ed Lessor was an AB on the Halcyon Tiger. After some per­ sonal business, he's ready to sail again. "Duke" Sampson plans on a short vacation after a run on the Cottonwood Creek as bosun. Sea-Land Fleet Continues Growth ELIZABETH, N. J.—SeaLand Service, Inc. currently 1 expanding its containership ; capacity by 30 percent, ex­ pects to have five more I containerships operating by spring. Two ships with space for I over 650 containers were re­ cently added to the company's service which last .year : in­ cluded 28 cities in America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Service to the rhilippines and four ports in Vietnam are now part of Sea-Land's regular siervice. The line operates seven vessels in Vietnam service, carrying about 10 percent of that nation's ocean-borne car­ goes. ii I V r \ �January >19, 1968 > SEAFA.RERS The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area '<7 ^ . /• V > I V I- I' .I t' Incomplete figures released here report that tonnage on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway registered a monumental increase of 17.4 percent for the first nine months of 1967. As a result. New Orleans towing firms have either increased their fleets, or are planning to do so. The port however, showed a decrease in the import and ex- ^ port tonnage figures. Export ton­ member of the deck department, nage was placed at 9,617,550 tons he's sailed in all ratings. William Gardner had a long and import tonnaee at 3,626,499, down nine and three percent re­ stay on the Del Rio running to South America. Bill, who sails in spectively. A number of reasons were the deck department, is catching given for the drop in figures. In up with some homelife in PasJuly, the Dock Board raised the cagoula, Miss. wharfage fee from 15 to 35 cents a ton. New Orleans Public Belt Railroad switching charges were increased by $4.95 per car. These moves resulted in a shift of cargo to ports where freight costs are lower than New Orleans. This port maintained its posi­ tion as the nation's largest grain exporting center, despite a drop of 12 percent. Bananas and coffee also declined; bananas by 28 per­ cent in tonnage and coffee by four percent in the number of bags. The loss of a major banana im­ porter to Gulfport, Miss., ac­ counted for the loss of banana tonnage. Nevertheless, there are some bright areas. Bulk imports increased by 15 percent and ex­ ports by 17 percent. Gains were reported in the handling of sug­ ar. cotton and molasses. Houston Shipping took an upswing in this port with the Manhattan picking up almost a full crew. The Yellowstone, Sacramento, Hudson, and Missouri are all heading for Brazil. Lester Peppett and George Atcherson are in hospital and we wish them a speedy recovery. 'JJ Mobile Jack Trosclair is back after a run on the Alcoa Explorer. A SEAFARERS^LOG Jon. 19, 1968 f 1 Vol. XXX, No. 2 Official Publication of the Seafarers International" Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL, President EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNER Vice-President Exec. Vice-Prea. AL KERR Sec.-Treas. LINDSEY WILLIAMS Vice-President ROBERT MATTHEWS Vice-President Editor MIKE POLLACK Staff Writers PETER WEISS HARRY WITTSCHEN STEVE STEINBERG Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI Pibllihid biweekly it 810 Rhsde lelind Avenie N.E., Wuhlniton, D. C. 20018 by the Seifaren Intematlonil Union, Atlantic, Gilt, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Focrth Avenac, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Second class postayc paid at Washington, 0. C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 cards shoald be unt to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Galf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth Avenac, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11232. Page Eleven- LOG Nine Additional Seafarer Veterans Added to Growing SlU Pension List Swiszczowskl Mason Watson Westphall Morse The names of nine Seafarers have been added to the growing list of men retiring on an SIU pension. The new additions to the pension ranks include Raymond Callis, Harold Westphall, Adam Swiszczowski, John Flynn, Eldred B^tes, William Franquiz, Eugene Watson, William Morse and William Mason. ^ William Mason sailed as deck Denmark. He lives with his wife. Raymond Callis joined the Myrtle, In Satsuma, Ala. engineer, machinist and pump­ Union in the port of Norfolk. Adam Swiszczowski was born in man. Born in Boston, Mason now He was born in Poland and lives in Toledo, Ohio. lives in Baltimore. He joined the Virginia and lives He sailed as AB and joined the Union in Philadelphia and sailed in Mathews, Va., Union in Baltimore in 1943. His for over 20 years. His last ship with his wife, was the Norina. last ship was the Oakland. Margaret. Callis John Flynn was born in New William Franquiz sailed as AB was employed by York and lives in Woodside, N.Y. and bosun. Joining the union in the M. Lee HudHe sailed as a FOWT, and his last Tampa, he is a resident of that gins Towing Co. vessel was the Panama. Flynn city with his wife, Grace. Fran­ Trosclair A member of joined the Union in the port of quiz last ship was the City of J. T. Myers had a long stay as the steward de­ New York and sailed 23 years. Callis Alma. He was born in the state steward on the Cottonwood Creek. partment, Harold of Florida. He is currently in drydock and Westphall's last ship was the Eugene Watson was a member hopes to be ready to ship in a American Son. He joined the of the steward department and SIU in Mobile and is a native of short time. joined the SIU in New York. A native of Portsmouth, Va., he lives in New York with his wife, Mabel. Sailing for 29 years, his last vessel was the Alcoa Explorer. Flynn Bates William Morse is a native of Alabama and joined the SIU in A native of Mississippi, Eldred Bates lives in New Orleans with Mobile. He sailed as chief steward WASHINGTON—Many social studies textbooks still in use in high his wife, Mabel. He sailed as and his last ship was the Neva schools are strongly slanted against unions, collective bargaining and steward and joined the SIU in West. Morse resides in Mobile social welfare programs, though the newer texts are improving, a Cali­ Mobile. His last vessel was the with his wife, Mildred. He sailed fornia history teacher has charged. with the SIU almost 30 years. Southwestern Victory. Will Scoggins, a faculty member in the Department of History at El Camino College, discussed the problem in an article titled "The Anti-Labor Bias in Schoolbooks," appearing in the December issue of The American Federationist. Scoggins pointed out that 1.5 million new workers enter the labor force each year, most of them with at least a high school education. What, he asks, have these young people been taught in school about WASHINGTON—President Johnson's order curtailing private what it means to be a member of the U.S. working force. investment by U. S. corporations abroad to reduce the nation's Scoggins drew mainly from his own detailed study of the 46 high school districts in Los Angeles County. He said the diversity of these balance of payments deficit has the "complete support and endorse­ schools, plus the findings of other teachers who studied the problem, ment" of the AFL-CIO," Fed- ^ more foreign visitors and invest­ indicate that an abundance of anti-labor bias exists in books used eration President George Meany ment. across the nation. declared recently. The President stressed that the It has long been the view of balance of payments problem is of There are excellent high school texts, Scoggins observed, but then there are others "of extreme innocence and simplicity." He said he the AFL-CIO, Meany said in a "vital concern to the economic found "an overwhelming emphasis'- on the theme that labor has been statement, "that such regulation health and well-being of this na­ is essential." He pointed to a tion and the free world." The na­ responsible for many strikes "and much violence and death." Scoggins said one U.S. history text presented a picture "of threaten­ resolution adopted by the recent tion, he noted has had payments ing demonstrators" to illustrate the Republic Steel strike of 1937. The AFL-CIO convention which said: deficits for 17 of the last 18 years "Until the balance of payments and for a time those deficits were book said police advanced on 2,000 strike demonstrators at Republic's problem improves, there should needed to help the world "recover South Chicago plant, noted flatly that 10 people were killed and said be direct restric^ons on U. S. from the ravages of World War the bloodshed "caused the public to turn against the CIO temporarily." investment in developed coun­ II." "The truth," Scoggins wrote, "is that there were only about 300 tries." The deficit, now estimated at pickets in the area and that, as every union man over 40 knows, the Meany voiced support also for between $3.5 to $4 billion for 10 dead men were all killed by police bullets." the "thrust of the President's gen­ 1967, can no longer be tolerated, eral recommendations" for other he said, and action is needed to Scoggins said Foster Rhea Dulles, a well-known historian, pointed steps to strengthen the dollar and bring the balance into equilibrium out that the "Memorial Day Massacre" of 1937 at Republic Steel cut the payments deficit but said or close to it in 1968. developed wide public sympathy for the strikers. the federation would present its He stressed that on the domestic Scoggins discovered the most popular textbook on U.S. government detailed views as each item is front "no business before the re­ proclaiming "The economic gap between workers and owners has presented for "legislative or ad­ turning Congress will be more narrowed almost to the point of extinction." The second most popu­ ministrative action." urgent" than enactment of the 10 lar U.S. history text in Los Angeles reported that the "lower classes" The President, in a New Year's in America have been "virtually" eliminated, conceding "there were Day statement on the balance percent surtax, proposed by the still poor Americans in the 1950s, but sociologists had to look hard of payments problem, proposed a Administration last year. He called also for restraint in to find segments of impoverished people. . . ." seven-point program topped by wage-price decisions. his executive order curtailing Related to such views, Scoggins said, was an absence of critical On curtailment of U. S. cor­ questioning on social welfare issues and seldom any description of U. S. corporate investment over­ porate investment, the President seas. the collective action of people to achieve reforms and extensions of said his order would cut the pay­ Other proposals include a con­ liberty. traction in bank' lending to for­ ments deficit by $1 billion below Yet, he concluded, while textbooks are not what they should be, eigners, curbs on tourist travel the 1967 level. This includes a "they are definitely getting better." On all the issues he analyzed, Scog­ abroad, spurs to return foreign moratorium on all new direct gins added, the books published since 1960 are noticeably better than profits to the U. S., more financial investment outflows to continental older books and those published since 1964 are "better still." aid for exporters, more purchase western Europe except Greece and Scoggins attributed the improvements to the insistence of organized of defense goods and U. S. se­ limits on investment in other de­ labor that it be given credit for its contributions to the growth of the curities by American allies, re­ veloped countries at a level of nation, the extension of human rights and the winning of dignity ducing civilian government em­ 65 percent of a company's average ployment abroad and attracting investment in 1965-66. through collective action. Study Reveals Anti-Unionism In High School Textbooks AFL-CIO Gives Full Support To Overseas Spending Cut �Page Twelve SEAFARERS LOG Rev. Oliver Reealls Seafaring Career And Carly Days of Labor Organizing The life of a Protestant clergyman in Union, New Jersey, might seem quiet to former Seafarer Reece B. Oliver, but he can look back on a long career, not only a a Seafarer, but in labor and public affairs, as well. Reverend Oliver is a "stand­ called "The man had seven chil­ head of the New York City Cen­ by" clergyman, filling in when dren. It was a very long strike tral Labor Council. needed, he told the LOG. "At and of course, at that time the Brother Oliver's own job was my age, 61, they're not about to union was weak. From then on, I electrical maintenance. In 1944, give me a church of my own." was involved in many strikes, in­ he joined the SIU, shipping with He is Chaplain for Union's VFW cluding the SIU's strike against the union until the late 1950's. "I Post Michael A. Kelly 3. Still very the U. S. Steel - Isthmian line." remember my last ship was the much interested in the SIU, Rev­ Seafarer Oliver •said he was Robin Tuxford," Reverend Oliver erend Oliver, who sailed as a chief called "Deacon" in those days and recalled. electrician, calls on retired Sea­ throughout his seagoing career. When Eastern Airlines flight farers at Snug Harbor and visits He considers the seamen's unions engineers went on strike. Rever­ responsible for "rejuvenating" end Oliver arranged for them "to veterans hospitals. For many years. many other labor unions. "They hold meetings in my home and Reverend Oliver got the hall rolling for other un­ find additional meeting places." In fact. Reverend Oliver himself was deeply in­ ions," he emphasized. holds a pilot's license. "I have a Having served in the Navy volved in the la­ Luscombe, a type of aircraft you -from 1921 to 1925, he was not bor movement. "I don't see much anymore," he unfamiliar with the sea when he studied for the said. The plane is 85 horsepower turned to the merchant marine. ministry in 1927 with upper wings and "built like He was sailing when World and when the de­ War II started and found himself a Mack-truck." The plane has pression came, I in the war zone at the outbreak about 12,000 miles on it. I use the needed a job," he OHver plane to travel around the area recalled. R. J. of hostilities. in my work. It beats driving, I "The neutrality act had been Goerke, head of the Newark decan stay longer and I get in some changed, so seamen couldn't take parment store, sponsored him for 150 flying hours a year. Once I summer training to work with part until the U. S. was officially made a crash landing. They started involved," he said. "I went to -youngsters in the area. to call me "the flying Chaplain" work in the Federal Shipyards in Oliver had to put off becoming Kearney, N. J." Before long. after that. a full-time minister during the de­ Brother Oliver was appointed a Reverend Oliver enjoys hearing pression. In the early thirties, he general labor organizer in the from his old seafaring buddies. went hack to his home in Bel­ yards. He recently received a camel saddle, bought in the Mid-East, mont, N. C., to help take part in "I helped get a lot of workers from Bob Black, who had been a textile strike. Brother Oliver has into organized labor. In fact, I his assistant electrician. vivid memories of that period. just met two carpenters 1 had Reverend Oliver, who has a "Practically my whole family was brought into a union during the involved; I directed a big part of war," Brother Oliver related. married son and daughter, makes the strike from a rooftop. It was Among the union officials he met his home in Union with his wife too dangerous on the street he- was Harry Van Arsdale, today Elfriede. cause the National Guard was called in to break it up and they used hayonettes." "I will never forget one man I saw hayonetted to death," he re- Seafarers Urged to Sign-Up For Supplementary Medicare TAMARA GUILDEN fTransport Commercial), December 8—Chairman, W. G. Bigby; Secretary, J. W. White. %2.SSi in ship's fund and $117.10 in movie fund. Brother Ed Rogg was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. A8BURV VICTORY (Bulk Transport), December 17—Chairman, A. Paige; Secre­ tary, Leon J. Webb. Brother Clark was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Good crew aboard. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), December 29—Chairman, Jose Ross; Secretary, Pate. Motion was made to contact patrol­ man at New York regarding pension plan. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Brother B. Hanback was elected to serve as ship's delegate. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), January 8—Chairman, Ernest W. Pierce; Secretary, . Leroy Gulley. Sbme disputed OT in engine department to be taken up with patrolman. Ship's delegate to contact Yokohama Hall regarding payoff. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), January 7—Chairman, FVancis McGary ; Secretary, John D. Pennell. $3.34 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT reported by each department delegate. Motion was made that the U.S. Coast Guard at Guam be notified about the Arc Welding job that is now going on. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers) 8. De­ cember 24—Chairman, John Shannon. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of thanks was extended to the staward departmant for a job wall dona. WASHINGTON—A one-dollar boost in the monthly premium for Medicare's voluntary or supplementary insurance program has been announced by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, raising the premium to $4.00 beginning April 1, 1968. The SIU will fully reimbuse Seafarers for the cost of the supplementary program. The Seafarers Welfare Plan, in addition, will provide greater bene­ fits to Seafarers over 65 who sign up for the Medicare voluntary insurance program (Plan B) than to those who do not. Such benefits will include the extended financing of hospitalization, doctor bills, and other medical expenses, now only partially covered by Medicare. The largest single item going into the premium increase is higher doctors' fees, v^iich have gone up sharply since Medicare's inception and are expected to continue rising at the approximate rate of five percent per year. Part of the cost will also finance added benefits provided in the Medicare provisions of the new Social Security amendments. There will be fewer exclusions under the new law. For instance, the insurance will pay the full charge for X-ray and pathology services to hospital patients and cover more physical therapy services. Enroll for Benefits Seafarers approaching the age of 65 are advised to sign up several months beforehand, in order to be eligible for benefits. Application for the voluntary insurance program of Medicare may be made by contacting the nearest Social Security office. However, the SIU Social Security Department points out that Sea­ farers must sign up for Plan B, in order to receive the benefits that it offers. If thev do not, the Seafarers Welfare Plan will not compensate them for the coverage that Plan B would have provided. Therefore, those Seafarers who do not take advantage of Plan B will have to finance about 90 percent of their medical expenses by themselves. Seafarers must also advise the SIU of their supplementary Medicare coverage in order to be reimbursed for the $4.00 premium. This can be done by contacting the SIU Social Security Department, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. All that is required-is the I.D. card that will be given to you by Medicare when you sign up for Plan B, or a copy of the card. The SIU Social Security Department .will return the card to you after enrolling you in the &afarer8 Wel­ fare Plan. January 19, 1968 British Seamen Thank Duval Crew To The Editon We would like to extend our gratitude to the crew of the Duval, especially to steward John Tilley, for the great re­ ception they gave us in East Pakistan. We are two English guys who had the misfortune to join one of those runaway flag ships and were almost starving. In fact, we went to the Duval to ask if we could eat on board. With the reception they gave us, anyone would have thought we were President of the United States. So once again, you guys, many thanks and to you John, if we ever meet up with you again," you can be our guest for a night on the town. Good sailing, Tony and Paul Seafarer Boosts The LOG To The Editon Seafarers may rightly take pride in their LOG of late. The quality of articles, cartoons and photography has improved noticeably. We have seen expert pictures reproduced on better paper stock that results in a print al­ most as good as a glossy snap- LETTERS To The Editor shot. As noted in the latest LOG, the cartoons have been winners of awards. A special praise goes to the articles on subjects of general interest- to seamen, such as foreign ship­ building, oceanographic survey findings, electronic fishing and the laying-up of the Queen Mary. Each is well reported, informtive and educational, combining to make absorbing reading. We have reports of unusual talents of Seafarers, which include photograohy, writing, playing and writing music, poetry, and to some lucky shipmates, creative craftsmen in the culinary arts.. Coupled together with cur­ rent news items pertaining to the industry, old standbys about the milestones of SIU members, reports and notices, the LOG gives members a newspaper that stands tall among the trade union publications. Thank you for upgrading it. Sincerely, D. W. Prindle, AB P.31743 Wishes the Best To Good Ship SIU To The Editon During the last twenty years, the Seafaring vocation has been making steady progress, and the SIU has always had the best agreements and living condi­ tions in the seafaring industry. Thanks and three cheers to our past and present aggressive and progressive elected officials and militant rank and file mem­ bers of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America. I am proud to have played a small part in it. We pensioners are thankful for the welfare and pension plan set-up and all con­ nected with it. Now we do not have to be afraid to end our days on skid row and be found in some dark alley, then carted away next morning to Potter's Field by city trash collectors. May the good ship SIUNA always have a fair wind in her sails and first class pilot at her helm and our Patron Saint Elmo light and show the way to Valhalla safe harbor. Happy landing and happy new year to all Seafarers belonging to the brotherhood of the sea. John Taurin T48 Baltimore -I , ( •1 Wants FDL Plan Buried With 1967 To The Editor: Here I was, just starting a brand new year and making the usual New Year's resolutions to try to do everything a little bit better and a little bit more wise­ ly in the coming 12 months, when I read of the Military Sea Transport Service's intention to start all over again with that ridiculous business of the Fast Deployment Logistics ships and got discouraged. I'm sure others must have felt the same way I did. When in­ dividual citizens make up their minds to make a little more effort toward common sense and the correction of past er­ rors, their government kicks off 1968 by dragging out one of the most senseless mistakes Con­ gress saved it from making last year and dusts it off for another go-around. Of course the idea of the FDLs doesn't make any more sense this year than it did last, but just the thought that the Administration is still willing to Dour two billion-odd dollars into these otherwise useless "floating military warehouses" while our merchant marine con­ tinues to lie ignored and in a state of near decay, is frightenins;. They talk about the stag­ gering federal budget and the fact that the government must cut down on its spending but they seriously advocate spend­ ing $5 million each on FDLs, which almost everyone else in Washington long ago decided could only be a wasteful and unsuccessful experiment. This instead of supporting construction of American-flaq merchant vessels which could not only do everything the Navy Department claims the FDL-s would be used for, but could chop many millions of dollars off the outflow to foreign coun­ tries of U.S. money as well. A good New Year's resolu­ tion for the Administration to make would be to stop being penny wise and pound foolish where the U.S. merchant ma­ rine is concerned. It is time to recapture some of our lost for­ eign exchange revenues by get­ ting international cargoes back in the holds of American ships and stop dickering over build­ ing expensive toys which the Defense Department is likely to tire of after a year or two and then discard in favor of some new whim. Charles Thonpioa At '••it. I V J »v /I •V - /I �Page Thirteen SEAFARERS LOG January 19, 1968 FINAL DEPARTURES William Burnett, 51: Heart dis­ ease claimed the life of Seafarer ... Burnett on No­ vember 21, at his home in Norfolk. He was born in Lewiston, N. C. Joining t h e SIU in New York, he sailed in the ste­ ward department. Brother Burnett's last ship was the Alcoa Trader. He is survived by a sister, Leah Hunter, of Norfolk. The burial was held at the Hampton Na­ tional Cemetery, Hampton, Va. Vernon Ratcring, 39: Brother Ratering died October 9, in the sinking of his ship, Panoceanic Faith. He was a member of the steward depart­ ment. Brother Ratering joined the Union in the port of Houston. Born in Holland, Mich., he had resided in Danforth. 111. Brother Ratering had previously sailed in the Great Lakes. Surviving is a brother, Norman Ratering of Aplington, Iowa. .1. Juan Garza, 24: An automobile accident claimed the life of Broth­ er Garza on No­ vember 15, in Houston, Texas. Brother Garza was born in Hous­ ton and resided in that city. He joined the Union in that port and sailed as messman. His last vessel was the Del Campo. Surviving is his wife, Maria. Burial was held in the Gar­ den of Gethemani, Houston. VIrginius Morgan, 65: A heart ailment claimed the life of Brother Morgan, October 18, in Santo Do­ mingo, Domini­ can Republic. He was born in Moi bile and made his home in that city. Brother Morgan sailed as a cook. He joined the SIU in Philadelphia and sailed 20 years. His last ship was the Alcoa Roamer. He is survived by his wife, Vermel. The body was returned to Mobile for burial. 1' L Joseph Blank, 49: Broncho­ pneumonia claimed the life of Brother Blank, December 17, at the USPHS Hos­ pital, New Or­ leans. At the time of death, he was on an SIU pen­ sion. A native of Baltimore, he had lived in Pritchard, Ala. He sailed in all three departments and joined the union in Mobile. Brother Blank's Jast ship was the Del Alba. He served in the Army from 1938 to 1942. Surviving is his wife, Omie. Bur­ ial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Ala. James Francis, 61: A heart at­ tack claimed the life of Brother Francis, Novem­ ber 26, at Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. He sailed on the Great Lakes and joined the Union in the port of Buffalo. He was born in ' that city and was a lifetime resident. Brother Fran­ cis-sailed as tugman and was em­ ployed by the Great Lakes Tow­ ing Co. He is survived by his wife, Margaret. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Buffalo. Anthony Bender, 39: A hemor­ rhage claimed the life of Seafarer Bender while sailing on the Seatrain Texas. Death occurred in Saigon on Au­ gust 26. Brother Bender was a member of the deck department and qualified to sail as bosun. He was born in Pennsylvania and made his home in Edensburg, Pa. Brother Bender joined the Union in 1945 in Bos­ ton. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Marcella Bender of Edens­ burg. The body was returned to that town for burial. William Murphy, 54: Brother Murphy died on November 21, at the USPHS Hospital in Bal­ timore. Brother Murphy was born in Virginia and lived in Balti­ more. He joined the Union in New York City. A chief steward, his last ship was the Kenmar. Brother Murphy is survived by his wife, Josefa, of Baltimore. The burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Balti­ more. Pick Up Seamen's Papers Seamen's documents for the following Harry Lundeberg School graduates are being held by the U. S. Coast Guard in New York. Individuals may pick up papers at the New York office or apply at their nearest Coast Guard office asking that documents be transferred there for pickup: Robert C. Brainard, James C. Coggins, George Concepcion, Randall E. Comwell, Toby A. Dawson, A. Flores, Reginald Glover, Carl Groth, Barry Keil, Leo H. J. Lehtonen, Scoff T. Lowe, C. C. Miller, William McCarron, Mi­ chael A. McGovem, Hurley Nicholas, Leroy Parks, Roger E. Scoff, Hugh A. Se~p|, Carl J. Spencer, Edward M. Taylor, Donald E. Thomas, John J. Wiesel, Ronald Wylie. 'jii IL 11! Jii Ship's delegate Robert Callahan reports from the Del Sol (Delta) that they have "a lot of SIU old-timers aboard the ship and we are having a good trip." Crewmembers enjoyed "a nice fresh lobster dinner prepared by chief steward R. E. Stuugli, Jr." "Big Eddie" received the praise of his shipmates, as did the f Joe Spirifo, meeting chairman Seafarers on the Globe Ex­ whole steward department. on the Duval (Suwanee) reported plorer (Maritime Overseas) are Meeting Clerk Leon Franklin trying to set up that Bob Thomas reported that the more arrival pools flew home for lobsters were "so the crew can treatment of an bough with part have enough injured foot. He of the safety money for a had been serving award money for movie projector," as steward dele­ the ship having a writes meeting gate and was reperfect record secretary Frank I placed by William during the year. Radzvila. Clar­ Seafarers agreed "Fisher. Frank ence Jacks, meet­ Radzvila Franklin that since they Mason was elect­ ing chairman, re­ S'piiifo wouldn t make it ed ships delegate ported that Frank Schufz, ship's home for Christmas, "it is nice to delegate, has received a vote of be on a smooth running ship". and reports that "no beefs appear thanks for his good job. Jack The ship is scheduled for a New to be pending." John Tilley, meet­ wrote that crewmembers were re­ Orleans payoff. ing secretary, wrote that "it looks minded to "take care of them­ like a four-month trip to East Pak­ selves while we stop in the Azores for bunkers." istan, going around the Cape." Meeting secretary and treasurer Paul Lopez reported from the Steel Apprentice (Isthmian) that the crew and of­ ficers will vote on the possibility of acquiring movies for shipboard ^•7^ screening. If the ii^lcrew agrees, an application will Lopez be mailed to mo­ tion picture studios. The ship's fund currently has $20, Lopez re­ ported. B. C. Nolan has assumed the duties of ship's delegate, re­ placing Aubrey Wafers, hospi­ talized in Portland. Brother Nolan told the crew that "there are no beefs and everything is fine." Meeting Chairman R. F. Fedderan wrote that the ship visited Kwajalein and Guam. After a San Francisco payoff, she will head for Vietnam. <1> Seafarer Reaches Milestone in SlU's Engineer Upgrading PlRSONALS G. W. Henry Please get in touch with W. H. Truesdell at 1728 son Road, Jacksonville, 32214. Telephone number 3126. Call collect. Mrs. LawFla., 724- ^ Income Tax Refunds Income tax refund checks are being held for the SIU members listed below by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif., 94105. Margarlfo Borja, Leroy Gulley, Andrew Krueger, Jock On Lee and Gentry Moore. Kenneth Singh (left) is congratulated by Ronald Spencer, director of SIU MEBA District 2 engineer's school, upon receiving his license as first assistant engineer. Brother Singh is the first Seafarer to achieve this without foreign seatime and entirely through school. "With the school and the SIU backing you up, I don't see how anyone can fail to get a license," Kenneth Singh, a new permanent first assistant engineer, said recently. Brother Singh has become the first Seafarer to gjyes him security in addiachieve a first assistant engi­ tion to economic gain. neer's license without benefit of Singh gives Ronald Spencer, foreign seatime and entirely director of the SIU-MEBA Dis­ through the jointly operated SIU trict 2 school, a great deal of and MEBA District 2 engineer's credit for his success. "Honestly upgrading school. speaking. Spencer made it possi­ Anthony Maben, A. L. Fricks Brother Singh, a 41-year-old ble for me to be a first engineer. and Joe Braun are requested to native of British Guiana, stressed Some things, like math, scared me pick-up their gear at the Sea-Land the value of study. "The instruc­ but he took that out of me." office in Port Elizabeth, N. J. Ask tors in the school know how to The entire teaching staff also teach and they want to help the for Nick Fabian. came in for his praise. "They give men," Singh stated. But the stu­ you more help than some parents dent has to study and want to help give their children. However, the himself. "You get what you put Arnold Kunnapas potential engineer has to have the into it," he added. desire to better jiimself. You can't Please contact your wife at 91 One of the first seven SIU men come here and expect the instruc­ Hamilton Road, Teaneck, N. J. get a license after engineer's 07666, as soon as you can. tors to do it all or just look for upgrading, Singh sailed as a sec­ a meal ticket," he pointed out. ond assistant engineer. Brother The native of British Guiana Singh hopes to upgrade to a chief's is a New York resident now. He Conrad B. Taylor license in another year. recalled his first voyage for the Singh emphasized that "a man Your papers were found in San SIU was on an Alcoa ship in Francisco and forwarded to your should never think he can't do 1944. "I enjoy sailing with the etter. I wanted to go higher than home. Your mother is anxious to SIU and I've made a lot of hear from you. Please contact her chief electrician," he pointed out. The new license, Singh pointed friends," he said. or the Maritime Defense League. <I> t i » w s. - �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS Seafarer Plans to Publish Book Of 60 Poems He Has Written While hospitalized for a leg injury sustained in a recent fall. Seafarer Dave Tuck spent his time writing poetry, most of which was on the Vietnam war. Although Tuck's poetry is meant as an outcry against war. Tuck is not the "peacenik" type of protestor played up in the newspapers. gun. Brother Tuck feels that "I have a duty and my place is on a ship." He has made a num­ ber of trips to Vietnam and hopes to return to that country as soon as he can. While aboard ship, he scans the battle area, makes some notes and forms his ideas for poetry. Tuck hopes to publish a volume of some 60 poems, mostly about the war. -He has selected what he feels are the best of some 400 poems he has written. In addi­ tion, he has drawn Tuck 22 illustrations to accompany the war verse. Tuck, a member of the engine department, has proved that he is not a man to shirk his duty. On a recent trip to Vietnam, aboard the Margarett Brown, he per­ formed an act of heroism that has earned him the Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Award. Tuck, who sailed as fireman, was in the mess hall when the ship was rocked by an explosion in one of the freighter's boilers. Explosion Claims Life Brother Tuck and Chief En­ gineer Ambrose White ran through an escape hatch into smoke and fumes to shut off the fuel pump and turbine generator before a second boiler could blow. The ex­ plosion claimed the life of the ship's first engineer. In emphasizing the importance of their act, Margarett Brown Captain Harold Small stated "there was enough steam down there to blow up the whole engine room if the oil had kept pumping. Another five minutes and the whole ship would have blown." Tuck was born in Philadelphia but has resided in Baltimore for most of his life. He left school DEL ORG (Delta), December 31— Chairman, W. H. Simmons; Secretary, Oscar M. Raynor. $31.08 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Very good trip with all hands on their good behavior. Ship's delegate thanked the crew for their cooperation. Steward also thanked the crew for making this a fine trip. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. Motion made that the present out­ moded disability retirement plan be changed to read as follows: "Retirement after 20 years of seatime in SIU." ' in 1944 a, ,he' age of 17 ,o join the merchant marine. Mindful of the value of an education, this "mostly self-educated" man ob­ tained his high school diploma through correspondence courses. Tuck's recent hospitalization in Baltimore's USPHS* Hospital, c^e about after a ten-foot fall that almost resulted in the loss of a leg sinc^ doctor's were unaware that he had osteomyelitis, an inflamatory bone disease which he contracted some 20 years ago. While in Vietnam, he developec a great admiration for the doctors and nurses there. They are highly dedicated and deserve a great deal of credit for risking their lives, he said. War is not the only subject for the Seafarer-poet. He is fas­ cinated by the fact that no two snowflakes are alike and man has been unable to simulate the opal. This was once the subject for one of his poems. Michael Whittlesey, born Oc­ tober 20, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francis L. Whittlesey, Beau­ mont, Texas. KImberly Ann and Kerry Ann Boyer, born October 5, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Stanley D. Boyer, Chester, Pennsylvania. Tanya Grover, born November 6, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Warren Grover, Houston, Texas. Jenny Pappas, born November 24, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel Pappas, Mobile, Alabama. January 19, 1968 LOG hyoff in Baltimore The Robin ioclcs/ey ('Moore-McCormwk) reeenfly paid off in Brooklyn, after a trip to South America, She car­ ried general cargo. Seafarers abroad the ship reported a smooth voyage in real SIU style. After a brief lay-up, the Robin Locksley is expected to sail for Africa, 4 f'l Rafael F. Brown Jr., born November 24, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rafael F. Brown, Playa Ponce, Puerto Rico. #• • • • • • • • • • Larry Johns Jr., born Septem­ ber 28, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Larry D. Johns, Chickasaw, Alabama. <I> Albert Hlldebrand, born Sep­ tember 27, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert Hildebrand, New Orleans, Louisiana. Donald MInchew, born Octo­ ber 19„ 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald Minchew, Bay Minette, Alabama. <I> Jacqueline Keenum, born No­ vember 22, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bobby E. Keenum, Mill Valley, California. Sharon and Karen Laurenty, born November 22, 1967, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Richard Laurenty, Mentor, Ohio. .1 w Jimmle Smith, born November 23, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jimmy Smith, Pasadena, Texas. Lisa Marie Mann, born No­ vember 28, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald C. Mann, Redondo, California. The Robin Locksley clocks in Brooklyn while the crew waits for the pay-off. The ship is I 100 deadweight tons and 450 feet long. The Robin Locksley is a C-2, built in 1941. > A. ' if it Victoria Scholes, born Novem­ ber 21, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Scholes, New Orleans, Louisiana. Tina Velllon, born September 9, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Herman Veillon, Camden, Ar­ kansas. Kenneth Southard, bom No­ vember 15, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. William Southard, Phil­ adelphia, Pennsylvania. Second electrician Brad Finder checks engine room while ship is in port. A Baltimore native, he joined union in N.Y.C. Oiler Fred Lambert always finds something to do in an engine room, even in port. A native of Germany, he lives in N. Y. 1 • Editor, • SEAFARERS LOG, • 675 Fourth Ave., • Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 OBERLIN VICTORY (Steamship Serv­ ice), December 26—Chairman Ed Delaney; Secretary T. J. Forsberg. Motion was made that any member with 20 years in the Union and" 12 years or more sea time should be able to retire regard­ less of his age. Motion made that any watch stood between 5 P.M. and 8 A.M. in Port, should be made OT. Patrolman will be contacted regarding putting out draws in Vietnam ports in American dollars; also regarding slop chest aboard .ship. SPITFIRE (American Bulk), December 17—Chairman, Bennie Guarino; Secre­ tary, Calvin McGahagin. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for the wonderful Christmas dinner. S I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my • name on your mailing list, (print information) NAME .fki STREET ADDRESS CiTY STATE ZIP TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subtcriber and have a change of eddreit, please give your former address below: • ADDRESS • QTY .... HATE ZIP. Patrolman Mike Sacco (left) and E. B. McAuley, head­ quarters representative, discuss voyage with O. Hoepner (lower right), AB," "find R. De LaPaz, steward dept. �January 19, 1968 Page Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG UNFAIR TO LABOR DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) vt^ Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) i Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) \I> White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) — f I, k R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) rV* |iS > Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Hi ) ps, li PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he stiould not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEIAFAREIRS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as ail other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETTIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which tbe Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which ^ is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or in­ formation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. <I> Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's-Shoes ... Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) •f FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the 8IU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeffuarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file audltinit committee elected by tbe membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund asreements. Ali these agreements specify that the trustees in ctorge of these funds shali equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun^ are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. Ali trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in tbe contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Api>eals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The IX)G has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purjioses of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Sep^mber, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division fStove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans . Feb. 13—2:30 p.m. Mobile ..... Feb. 14—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . . Feb. 19—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Feb. 21—2:00 p.m. Seattle Feb. 23—2:00 p.m. New York . . . Feb. 5—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 6—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . . . Feb. 7—2:30 p.m. Detroit Feb. 9—2:30 p.m. Houston .... Feb. 12—2:30 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Feb. 5—2:00 p.m. Alpena Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Chicago .... Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Cleveland . . . Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Duluth Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ...Feb. 5—7:00p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago Feb. 13—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Feb. 15—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Feb. 14—7:30 p.m. Duluth Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. . Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Toledo Feb. 16—7:30 p.m. Detroit Feb. 12—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . .Feb. 12—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans .Feb. 13—5:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 14—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 6—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Feb. 7—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Feb. 8—5:00 p.m. Houston . . . .Feb. 12—5:00 p.m. DiraiCTORYof UNION HALLS United Industrial Workers New Orleans . Feb. 13—T7:00 p.m. Mobile Feb. 14—7:00 p.m. New York .. .Feb. 5—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia . Feb. 6—7:00 p.m. Baltimore .. .Feb. 7—7:00 p.m. ^Houston .; .Feb. 12—7:00 p.m. SEATRAIN OHIO (Hudson Water­ ways), December 17—Chairman, E. C. Andei^n; Secretary, James Temple. Brother E. C. Anderson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion was made for retirement plan after 20 years, and every six months sea time to count as one year. Motion to get paid on day by day basis and not based on 30 day month, losing seven days pay every year. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), De­ cember 16—Chairman, Richard Frank Fedderan; Secretary, Paul P. Lopez. Brother B. C. Nolan was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $20.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. TRANSORLEANS (Hudson Water­ ways). December 24—klhairman. Jack Stough; Secretary, Donald Forrest. Brother F. J. Jarvis was re-elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), December 16— Chairman, Vicante A. Lawsin: Secretary, Grover C. Turner. No beefs and no di^ puted OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. It wjas requested that a new passage way be made to laundry room while ship is in shipyard. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers DUVAL (Suwannee), September 10— Chairman, Joe Spirito; Secretary, John R. Tilley. Brother Frank Mason was elected to serve as ship's Delegate. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner mOEST of SIU VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williami Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ALPENA. Mich BALTIMORE, Md BOSTON, Mass BUFFALO, N.Y CHICAGO, III CLEVELAND, Ohio DETROIT, Mich 475 4th Ave^ Bk^ MEETINGS 127 River St cL 4<'36l6 ALCOA COMMANDER (Alcoa), De­ cember 20—Chairman, Q. P. Bailey; Sec­ 177 State St retary, Claude Holing, Jr. Ship's delegate Rl 2-0140 s: report^ that everything is running 735 Washington St. smoothly. Motion made that members SIU TL 3-725? f with 20 years in the Union -and 12 years IBU TL 3-725? sea time be allowed to retire. . 7383 Ewing Ave. SIU SA 1-0733 IBU ES 5-7S70 GLOBE TRAVELLER (Maritime Over­ seas), December 8—Cbairmaiii A. Ander­ son; Secretary, E. Davis. One man in deck department missed ship in Norfolk. Vote of thanks was extended to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. 1420 W. 25th St. MA 1-5450 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-4741 TRANSNORTHBRN (Hudson Water­ 312 W. 2nd St. i ways). December 28-—Chairman, Hoiace RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Bo* 287 fc -dclegate reported that everything is run415 Main St. I ning smoothly. $67.10 in ship's fund. No EL 7-2441 ? beefs were reported by department dele­ gates, Motion was made that the pension 5804 Canal St. WA 8-3207 i plan be brought up to the standards of HOUSTON, Tex s Mobley; Secretary, S. A. Solomon. Ship's •; other unions. JACKSONVILLE, Fla MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La NORFOLK, Va PHILADELPHIA, Pa PORT ARTHUR, Tax 2408 Pearl St. EL 3-0787 77 Montgomery St. • HE 3-0104 I South Lawrence St. HE 2-1754 430 Jackson Ave. Tel. 527-7544 115 3rd St. Tel. 422-1872 F RICE VICTORY (Isthmian). December 17—Chairman, Alva W. McCulIum; Sec: retary, C. P. Moy. Brother J. Bennett was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Motion was made that the SIU ships be equipped with automatic washi ing machines and dryers, and TV in rec­ reation room, regardless of the run. Also ;Lthat the ship be fumigated upon arrival J •in.'port., .• 2404 S. 4th St. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman). DE 4-3818 1348 Seventh St. S December 17—Chairman, Stanley Gonzar; i Secretary, Tcrrance Kilber. Several hours SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Freemont St. " disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ DO 2-4401 ments to be taken up with boarding SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandex Juncos - patrolman. Stop 20 Tel. 724-2848 S COSMOS MARINER (Cosmos Naviga­ SEATTLE, Wash ST. LOUIS, Mo tion), December 18—Chairman, Robert Spencer ; Secretary, Charles J. Poulson. i; Brother William F. Phillips resigned as 805 Del Mar S ship's delegate but was re-elected to CE 1-1434 t serve and was given a vote.of thanks. 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 227-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. .. 505 N. Marine Ave, 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan . Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 204771 Ext. 2BI CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), September 7—Chairman, Arthur O. Finnell; Secretary, Vernon L. Goodale, Jr. Everything is running smoothly. No disputed OT. DEL ALBA (Delta), October 17— Chairman, C. Chandler; Secretary, J. Williams. Brother C. Chandler was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $12.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Motions made that Headquarters draft a decent pension plan. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Hudson Waterways), December 3 — Chairman Daniel O'Rourke; Secretary, L. C. Meianson. Brother L. C. Melanson was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Delayed sailing disputed in engine department, otherwise everything is running smoothly. DEL SOL (Delta). November 19— Chairman, H. E. Stough, Jr.: Secretary, Robert Callahan. Brother Robert Calla­ han was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. New department delegates were elected and a vote of thanks -svas ex­ tended to the outgoing delegates. Vote of thanks was also extended to the stew­ ard and his entire department for the fine food and service. $18.80 in ship's fund. 1214 E. Baltimore St. EA 7-4900 DULUTH, Minn JERSEY CITY, N.J Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Feb. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Feb. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Feb. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Feb. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. SAGAMORE HILL (Victory Carriers), December 17—Chairman, John S. Burke; Secretary-, W. EL Harper. Brother G. EL Vinson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion made that our Union officials shooild keep up with the cost of living, and see that all members get a raise in pay in accordance with the standards of living. No disputed OT or beefs reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. , DEL SUD (Delta). December 24.I Chaitman. B. Gofm ; Secretary, D. Owen. No beefs were r<^rted by department delegates. $166.71 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the stewarj for the fine job '-'he,did- this'trip(;. STEEL HOVER (Isthmian), December 17—Chairman Reidus Lambert; Secre­ tary, Brown Huszar. Motion was made that any Union member with 15 years of sea time with the SIU can retire with full benefits regardless of age. This to be brought up at membership meetings and voted upon. $34.89 In ship's fund. DEL ALBA (Delta), January 1—Chair­ man, Leon Curry: Secretary. John F. Williams. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. $12.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. COLUBtBIA (Oriental Hlxporters), Jan­ uary 7—Chairman, P. L. Shauger; Sec­ retary, C. Demers. Brother Brussard was elect^ to'serve as ship's delegate- No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates, OCEAN ANNA (Maritime Overseas);' January 1, 1968—Chairman, Elmer W. Rushing; Secretary, Pete TriantafillosNo beefs and no disputed OT- Brother Henry M. Connell was elected to serve as ship's delegate. — BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), December 28—Chairman. George Alexander ; Secre*, etary. Mrivin W. Place. Brother Place was elected to serve as ship's delegateNo beefs were reported. ^ CARROLL VICTORY (Delfc), January * 8—-Chairman, D. Dominicis; Secretary, Wm. A. 'Walsh. Brother Richard Mart was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beets \9ete delegates. STEEL. CHEMIST (Isthmian), Decem­ ber 81—Chairman, Sidney Segan; Secret i tarn William J. Powers. Ship's delegate reported that everything is ronning smoothly. All repairs will be taken care of before arrival in Newark for payo^> 115.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be: taken up with boarding patrolman. YotOv of thanks to the steward and his fenUrji^ fel»rtment jh>r a very good holiday �SEAFARERSiLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO -I r , .1 . SlU Pensioner Charles Ka+h and wife are pictured in Wilmington hall with daughter-in-law Maureen.- p\lJRIISG the recent holidays, a large number of Seafarers and their families attended Christmas dinner as guests of the SW either at the union hall or a local restaurant, SW mem­ bers at sea weren't forgotten either, with steward departments on every ship preparing an out­ standing menu and winning \he praise of crew and officers alike for the very fine job they turned in. Pictured on this page are SW members fortunate enough to have Christmas dinner ashore with their families and friends. Shown in Seattle are, left to right: guest, Al Sotero, George Padilla, Anastacio Barroga. 'V ?. •- > J iv 'U ; - -J J, yi Pictured at Seattle's El Matador Restau­ rant are Thor Lovaas (right) and his son, Richard. Both men are sailing with union. i V • o • J- John, Jerry, Nancy, Doris, Frank and Mrs. Maurice Olson at+ended the dinner at Hotel Essex, Boston. In New Orleans, Phil Surpash and wife, guest Betty Michelle (far right) and a happy group of kids. Enjoying a good dinner in New Orleans was family of Jean Latapier Children were Jean Jr., Cindy Marie and Lois. C" f• i. Partaking of the bill of fare In Norfolk are Butch Scruggs, Mr. and Mrs. Scruggs and Dave Burger. Dining at the Lincoln Hotel in Duluth was Great Lakes Seafarer and Mrs. Ted Kappy with children. The Duluth dinner at the Lincoln Hotel was attended by large group, including family of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pazuchanics. , , •i � 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 19, 1968 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SHIPBUILDING AND TAX ON RUNAWAYS CITED AS SOLUTION TO PAYMENTS DEFICIT MARAD REPORT SHOWS US SHIPPING TOPPED BY EFFECTIVE CONTROL FLEET MARAD POLLING US COMPANIES ON LONG RANGE SHIPBUILDING PLANS CHARLES TAIBI DEAD AT 40, WAS SIU RESEARCH DIRECTOR PRESIDENT SIGNS SOCIAL SECURITY BILL; FORMS PANEL TO STUDY INCOME NEEDS SENATORS INTRODUCE JOINT BILL TO BLOCKOIL SHAKE GIVEAWAY MEANY URGES CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON BACKLOG OF PRIORITY LEGISLATION REV. OLIVER RECALLS SEAFARING CAREER AND EARLY DAYS OF LABOR ORGANIZING 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 01/19/1968 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. XXX, No. 2  1968 Periodicals Seafarers Log