http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b3449007be9e231abcd057f5e557fc08.PDF 9ac122241958efde252a383bc62f73c7 PDF Text Text Vol. XXX No. 17 SEAFARERS • LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ANNUAL REPORT—Great lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund-Filed With N.Y. State Insurance bepartment 8 �1^-^' IK • ir<i Page Two 1 Despite $211 Million Authorization V' •: |.s • 16, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Funds for New Ships and Research Reduced to Original Budget Request WASHINGTON—^Despite passage last month by both Senate and House of an unprecedented maritime authorization bill calling for $200 million for new ship construction and $10.9 million toward research and development, both amounts were cut back to the Administration's original 1969 fiscal budget request in does not, however, contain any budget cutting eflforts of the Sen­ the omnibus appropriations bill provision to prevent the Appro­ ate Appropriations Committee as finally pushed through by econ­ priations Committees from cut­ well as the rush for the Appro­ omy-motivated senators for the ting or increasing the authorized priations bill to be pushed through Departments of State, Justice, amounts. before Congress recessed for the Commerce, the Judiciary and Republican and Democratic Na­ Earlier Syston Worse Related Agencies. The Maritime tional Conventions. Administration is part of the Previously, all requests for Until this measure was passed Commerce Department. funds Tor MARAD had to be Congress had been unable to act Sent to the White House for thrashed out in the Appropria­ on the omnibus Appropriations President Johnson's signature, the tions subcommittees of the Sen­ Bill. later bill (H.R. 17522) contains ate and House with the result that When the bill returned to the the exact amoimts—$119.8 mil­ the recommendations of the Mer­ Senate Appropriations Commit­ lion for shipbuilding and $6.7 chant Marine Committees were tee, Chairman John L. McClellan million for R and D recom­ often ignored entirely or slashed (D-Ark.) moved to amend it to mended by the Adminisfa-ation to such a point that the resulting include the figures for MARAD last January after the Budget amounts were inadequate to originally recommended by the Bureau slashed the Maritime Ad­ maintain, let alone upgrade, the Administration, rather than those ministration's budget requests. American-flag fleet. authorized by the Congress. The Signed this week by the Presi­ This procedure prompted the Senate then passed the amended dent, the authorization bill (H.R. Merchant Marine Committees to legislation. 15189), calling for the higher mar­ successfully press for the new law The House balked at accepting itime expenditures fought for by giving them a greater say over the lower amounts for the mer­ members of both House and Sen­ maritime programs and the al­ chant fleet, and a Senate-House ate Merchant Marine Committees, locations of funds for these Conference was arranged. does not make it mandatory for projects. At the conference, however, the the Government to spend the Passage this year of the first Senate and House conferees, with­ amounts specified. maritime authorization bill came out disclosing any details, worked All the new Maritime Au­ at an inopportune time to prove out a compromise whereby the thorization Law—passed in late to what extent the new law will Administration's figures would be 1967—provides is that maritime better serve our merchant fleet, accepted and recommended in a programs must be reviewed, and so badly in need of revitalization. report on H.R. 17522. the funds for these programs au­ The bill was approved as Con­ It is estimated that less than 10 thorized, by the Merchant Marine gress was being pressured to slash vessels can be constructed with Committees of both the Senate $6 billion from the federal budget the $119.8 million recommended and the House. Congress must as part of the agreement to pro­ for construction subsidies in fiscal then approve the- committees' au­ vide the Administration with its year. But even this may not be thorizations for MARAD before long-sought 10-percent federal in­ spent. The Administration has the funds can be included in the come tax surcharge. Consequent­ served notice that probably only Appropriation Bills. The law ly, it became caught up in the $19 million will be spent. Report of International President lyPMlIM In a few short weeks, when the last piece of confetti has been tossed aloft by an exuberant convention delegate, the nation must settle down to the task of selecting the man who will assume the ^wesome respon­ sibilities of the U. S. Presidency. Sound trucks will rumble indiscriminately through city street and country lane. Campaign posters bearing smiling portraits of the respec­ tive candidates will be emblazoned on billboards across the nation and our airwaves will become saturated with appeals to tii loyal. Out of all this din and hoopla will emerge the man w uo will be the next president of the United States. Perhaps at no other time in history has the office of the Presidency taken on the importance that it does today. We must not be taken in by opportunists, nor by sloganeers, nor by the demagogues who advocate brute force as the answer to all of our national problems. We need only look at our most populous state, California, to see how a candidate, Ronald Reagan, can be elected to public office when his only credentials are his reputation among moviegoers as the fastest gun in the West. His record as Governor of California has brought comfort to those industrialists who would still treat the working man as a bonded slave. The fact that a great number of Californians have become disen­ chanted with the Reagan record is indicated by the recall petition that is currently being circulated in the Golden State. This is an encouraging sign, but it appears that the Republican pri­ mary victory of senatorial candidate Max Rafftery has stoked the re­ actionary fire rather than quell it. Many political analysts have attempted to interpret the Reagan phe­ nomena as being coincidental with the great migration of senior citizens from midwestern states already under the conservative spell. It is far too easy to cast all of the blame on an unrepresentative group of senior citizens who may regard the age of Calvin Coolidge as the most distinguished in the nation's history. What the nation is experiencing today is a tendency by many citizens to seek easy solutions for the many complex problems that confront the nation. It is the President who must bear all of the responsibility for the policies of the nation and the resolution of the nation's problems will take more than some catch slogan dreamed up by campaign managers. Those persons who mouth the empty slogans of "withdrawal" or "invasion" do not bear the ultimate responsibility for these acts. The President does. It would be nice if all of the world's problems would yield to the mouthing of slogans. However, they will not, and those candidates who mount the rostrum armed only with slogans do a grave disservice to the American people. ' *• I I, 'r^l fd ;.jk -if • 'iT I jv '41 ik I GOP Seeks 'Moderate'Image With Nixan-Agnew Tkket MIAMI BEACH—A vigorous drive to recapture the White House was launched by the Republican Party here last week as it pulled itself together behind former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, its candidate for President The man who nominated Nixon, Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew, was picked by the candidate to be his vice presidential running mate. The choice bypassed a number of more prominent Republicans who might have added greater strength to the ticket in large city areas. But a key factor clearly was Agnew's "moderate" image and his acceptability to all factions and regions of the GOP. Nixon had told southern delegations, for example, that he woul4 not offend them in selecting a vice presidential candidate. The votes of these southern delegates coupled with those from the-"Nixon country" of the Midwest, pro­ vided the solid base on which the former vice president built his first ballot victory. He had little strength in the populous industrial states winning a majority of delegate votes in only two of the top seven—^Illinois and Texas. Nixon was chosen as the GOP nominee on the 'first convention ballot, overwhelming the challenges ^of New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller and California Governor Ronald Reagan. With 667 delegate votes needed for the nomination. Nixon received 692 against 277 for Rockefeller and 182 for Reagan before any changes in delegation votes. Despite the spirited contest for delegates' votes among the three leading contenders, the convention had at least a semblance of harnratmy. It was free of the deep ideological bitterness that sundered the GOP and brought on the Goldwater debacle of 1964. The contenders rq)resented the three wings of the GOP—^its liberal segment supporting Rockefeller, the uncompromising rightwing looking to Reagan, and the pragmatic conservatives rallying behind Nbcon. These ideological differences, however, were submerged in the interests of party unity. This was precisely the goal of Ray C. Bliss, the veteran political strategist who took over as Republican national chairman when the GOP moved to regroup following the 1964 defeat. Bliss, who headed the convention Committee on Arrangements, saw that all factions of the party were given recognition in the course of the four-day proceed­ ings, parading heroes of the conservatives, liberals and middle-roaders before the applauding delegates. Umbrella For All The platform, too, reflected the anxiety to avoid a split of any kind. It was drawn up by a committee headed by Senator Everett M. Dirksen (111.), who frankly acknowledged that it was designed to permit any can­ didate to run on it, no matter what his philosophy within the GOP. Set forth in Iwoad, general terms, the platform nevertheless is anchored to such old stand-bys of Republican dogma as opposition to federal spending for social programs, tax incentives for business and in­ dustry, and alarm over the strength of organized labor. The labor plank was too general for Michigan Gover­ nor George Romney, who complained it did not go for enough in calling for measures to curb "abuses of raw economic power." But Romney agreed not to upset the smooth, carefully staged agreements by offering an amendment and he urged the delegates to give the platform enthusiastic support. The nomination was a personal triumph and an im­ pressive comeback for Nixon, carrying him again to the leadership of his party. Once before, in 1960, after serving eight years as Vice President under former President Dwight D. Eisen­ hower, he was chosen as the Republican presidential candidate only to lose narrowly to the late President John F. Kennedy. Two years later, Nixon suffered a galling defeat when he challenged Edmund G. (Pat) Brown for the governorship of California. He vowed then never again to be a candidate for any office and bitterly bade farewell to the press, blaming the news media for his loss. What brought him back into party affair, he says, was the leadership vacuum left by the devastating Republican losses in the 1964 election. In 1966, he barnstormed the country on behalf of GOP congressional candidates, helping the party pick up 47 House seats and establishing himself among grass­ roots Republican organizations. He announced his candidacy for President last Feb­ ruary 1 and scored a solid string of primary victories, running up vote totals of 70 percent and higher against little or no opposition. This, plus a quiet but diligent drive to line up delegates in non-primary states, put him well out in front in the race for the Republican nomina­ tion as the convention opened here. For his opponents, it was largely a case of arriving too late. Rockefeller first disappointed his supporters last spring when he announced that he would not seek' the nom­ ination. Later when he decided to become a candidate after all, the primaries were all but settled and much of support was gone. The New York governor then <^ned an all-out public relations drive to influence the public opinion polls and persuade delegates that only he could win for the Republicans in November. He repeatedly depicted Nixon as a "loser." Reagan, the current favorite of the conservative wing of the party, never was in serious contention. Through­ out the primary campaign, he insisted he was a noncandidate although he permitted his name to remain on the ballot in a few states. He controlled the Califor­ nia convention delegation, and at its insistence, just two days before the nominations, he became a formal can­ didate. His main hope was that the delegates would turn to him in the event of a standoff between Nixon and Rockefeller. It didn't happen that way. A large part of the apparent harmony at the conven­ tion lay in the unanimity with which speaker after speaker condemned "the Johnscm-Humphrey Adminis­ tration," leaving no doubt who they think will be the Democratic candidate in November. 'V-i ' ft �Angast 16, 1968 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG At Urging of Maritime Labor and Industry SlU Credentials Committee Checks Candidates' Eligibility RepuUiian Platform Includes Pledge iW I 1' I' ^ .1 To Reverse US-Flag Fleet Decline MIAMI BEACH—Following urgent appeals by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and .other representatives of both maritime management and labor, the Republican National Convention last week adopted one of the most strongly-worded platforms ever recorded on behalf of the mari­ time industry. "Our merchant marine, too, primarily private capital." Similar industry presentations, « Insistence that government has been allowed to deteriorate. calling for vigorous action to subsidies be used only to help Now there are grave doubts that upgrade the U.S.-flag fleet, are American-flag ships "compete it is capable of adequate response also expected to be submitted for with cut-rate foreign shipping," to emergency security needs. "The United States has drifted inclusion by the Platform Com­ and not as "an instrument of un­ down from first place to sixth mittee of the upcoming Demo­ fair domestic competition." place in the world in the size of cratic convention in Chicago. • Development of a fleet "cap­ The nearly seven-million mem­ able of carrying at least 50 per­ its merchant fleet. By contrast, ber MTD, which includes the SIU cent of this nation's imports and the Russian fleet has been rapidly and 38 other affiliated national exports," noting that the balance- expanding and will attain a domi­ and international unions repre­ of-payments position "is eroded nant position by 1970. Deliveries senting workers involved in sea­ by excessive foreign-flag carriage of new ships are now eight to one in Russia's favor. going and shoreside occupations, of our waterbome commerce." "For reasons of security, as well shipbuilding and related indus­ • Granting of top priority to tries, had put before the GOP the "land-bridge" concept which as of economics, the decline of Platform Committee a six-point embodies the use of American our merchant marine must be re­ merchant marine program geared ships and American railroads "to versed. We therefore pledge a vigorous and realistic ship replace­ to the maximpm use of both pri­ shorten the supply line between ment program to meet the chang­ vate and public funds to rebuild Shown after their election at August 5 membership meeting, are mem­ the nation's sagging maritime Europe and the Far East." ing pattern of our foreign com­ Moody said such a program was merce. We will also expand in­ bers of Credentials Committee who have been busy making a prelimi­ posture. nary check of the qualifications of candidates running for office in the In submitting the Department's essential "to reverse the present dustry-Government maritime re­ search and development, empha­ up-coming SlU election. From left are: Charles Hamilton, Alvaro program, MTD administrator O. pattern of drift and decline." The AFL-CIO, in its presenta­ sizing nuclear propulsion, and Vega, Warren Cassidy, Neil Napolitano, Daniel Dean, Luis Ramirez. William Moody Jr., pointed out to the sub-committee on Private tion to the Platform Committee, simplify and revise construction NEW YORK, Aug. 12—A memberhip-elected Union Creden­ Enterprise and the Federal Gov­ urged "all necessary steps to re­ and operating subsidy proce­ tials Committee has begun checking the qualifications of candidates ernment that the U.S. merchant vive our merchant marine and dures." Speaking for the unsubsidized for the 45 elective posts which will be balloted on in this year's marine has been in a two-decade shipbuilding industries and to fos­ U.S.-flag operators before the ter the development and mainte­ period of "deterioration and de­ SIU AGLIWD election. that he is not prohibited from cay," during which time it has nance of an American-flag mer­ platform committee was Edward As required by the Union holding union office under the dropped from first to sixth place chant fleet capable of carrying at A. Terres, vice-president of States constitution, the six-man Cre­ in the size of the fleet and the least 50 percent, of all our export- Marine-Isthmian, and Edwin M. law. dentials Committee was elected at Hood, president of the Shipbuild­ To assist members interested in amount of its cargo, and from' import commerce." the regular headquafter's member­ ers Council of America, appeared first to 14th place among world The portion of the Republican ship meeting on August 5. Com­ filing for a place on the ballot, shipbuilding powers. in behalf of the shipbuilding in­ platform dealing specifically with mittee members, two from each Secretary-Treasurer A1 Kerr pre­ dustry. The MTD spokesman called on maritime, reads as follows: of the three shipboard depart­ pared printed copies of this state­ the GOP to support a program ments, are: Daniel Dean and Neil ment which are available in all that would include: Napolitano, deck department; Al­ SIU port offices. The printed • Greater federal investment varo Vega and Luis A. Ramirez, forms may also be obtained by in the building of new ships to engine department; and Warren contacting SIU Secretary-Treas­ compete with vessels built in lowCassidy and Charles Hamilton, urer A1 Kerr in Headquarters for cost foreign yards. steward department. a copy by phone, mail, telegram • Federal assistance to help or in person. Aid In Qualifying modernize American shipyards to NEW YORK—^The SIU this week presented its recommenda­ put them on a par with foreign tions regarding a U.S. maritime program at a meeting held by the The committee began process­ Sign Statement ing on August 6 the candidates' The Secretary-Treasurer advised interests, noting that the rebuild­ Democratic Congressional Platform Hearings Committee at the ing of war-ravaged shipyards credentials that had been received all interested members that it is abroad "was financed by some $1 Commodore Hotel here. capable of carrying at least 50 up to that time. Credentials of permissible for candidates to billion in U.S. tax dollars." In testimony on behalf of the percent of our imports and ex­ candidates received after that date • Encouragement of "greater Union, SIU Vice President Earl ports and pursuit of the new landare being processed as they are re­ write out the statement, as con­ ceived so that eligibility can be tained in Section 1 of Article XIII private investment in the unsub- Shepard outlined a series of af­ bridge concept which embodies determined as soon as possible. of the Constitution, in his own sidized segment of the merchant firmative steps at the national the use of American ships and Should a candidate lack eligibility handwriting, arid that it will be marine," through the use of tax level "to reverse the present pat­ railroads to shorten the supply under the requirements set forth accepted if signed by the candi­ incentives, priority on the carriage tern of drift and decline" which line and speed carriage of goods in the Union constitution, he will date and includes his booknumber of government cargoes, and the affects the U.S. maritime indus­ "between Europe and the Far East. Safeguards were urged for our be notified in the quickest possible and the date. granting of long-term government trydomestic fishing industry through way so that he can furnish any This year's balloting will begin charters so that the unsubsidized The SIU presentation urged needed documents or information on November 1 and will continue operators can plan "the orderly that the platform to be adopted upgrading of the fishing fleet and in time to qualify before the dead­ through December 31. replacement of their fleet using by the Democratic National Con­ legislation barring intmsion into line of midnight, August 15. vention in Chicago this month our fishing and spawning grounds give consideration to the needs of of foreign fishing fleets—such as Candidates are reminded that nominations and the necessary the merchant marine and the do­ the Soviet Union and Japan—^who mestic fishing industry so that it take more fish from our waters documents setting forth their qual­ can "develop its maximum poten­ than we do. ifications should be delivered in 'Down The Drain' person or by mail to the Creden­ tial and increase its value to our Shepard also urged the platform tials Committee, in care of the nation." Secretary-Treasurer, no later than panel to consider the need for a In order to reverse the deteri­ WASHINGTON — Former Republican Representative Fred midnight of August 15. oration and decay of the mer­ clearer Selective Service policy for Hartley is at it again seeking funds from gullible business execu­ chant marine, the SIU called for seamen since valuable manpower tives and corporations who are interested in saving the country Requirements a platform that would increase and training "goes down the by "breaking the power of unions. Any member may submit his federal investment in new ship drain" through lack of a coordi­ Hartley, who has made a career out of fighting labor since his name, or be nominated by others, construction, give federal assist­ nated draft board policy, partic­ defeat for Congress in 1948—after he had co-authored the Taftas a candidate for Union office. ance to our shipyards in modern­ ularly in inland and rural areas. Hartley Act—is now co-chairman of a Conference of American In order to qualify each candidate SIU maritime training facilities izing their facilities, encourage Small Business Organizations. must meet the following constitu­ and the job opportunities available greater private investment in the In that capacity, he has written letters soliciting "modest" con­ tional requirements: must have at in the merchant marine drew fa­ unsubsidized segment of the mer­ tributions, up to $100, to help promote "agitation" in the next least three years of seatime in an vorable comment from Represent­ chant marine—including tax in­ Congress to enact curbs on unions. The former Congressman unlicensed capacity, at least four ative Hugh L. Carey (D-N.Y.), centives comparable to those en­ from New Jersey also wants investigations of the National Labor months of which must be between joyed by the subsidized fleet—and who is on the House Education Relations Board, the Wage and Hour Division, and the courts January 1 of this year and the for "abetting" the unions. continuation of subsidies to the and Labor Committee and was time of nomination; must be a Hartley uses a novel, new pitch in his letter: He blames unions extent that they are necessary to a member of the Congressional full member of the Union in good Platform Committee panel. for riots in ghettos. His reasoning: They helped secure minimum help our fleet compete with cutstanding for three years prior to Carey said that "better support wage increases, which caused unemployment, which caused the rate foreign shipping. nomination; must be a United for the Merchant Marine" would uprisings. States citizen and have completed Also recommended was a na­ provide a means to alleviate the a statement attesting to the fact tional goal of a modem fleet nation's unemployment problem. SIU Presents Fleet Program To Democratic Platform Unit • Veteran Union-Buster Hartley Launches Anti-Labor Fund Lhive • �Page Four Aogiut 16, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG ( Magnuson Asks IndependentMARAD in Key Recommendation to Senate The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vlce-Pnsldent. Atlantic Coast Area WASHINGTON—The chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Warren G. Mag­ During the recent triennial convention of the International nuson (D-Wash.), has followed up his committee's approval of the bill to establish an independent Transport Workers Federation in Wiesbaden, Germany, I par­ Maritime Administration by senSing a strongly-worded report urging favorable consideration of the ticipated, as a member of the Seafarers Section Conference Com­ House-passed measure to the f" Commerce under the Merchant the U.S. Maritime Commission— mittee, in comprehensive talks touching on all phases of world full Senate. Marine Act of 1936 and other from 1936 to 1950. He traced transportation and its growing technologies as they relate to Sea­ "It has become increasingly laws and provisions of law enu­ various reorganization plans which farers. clear, and alarmingly certain, that merated in the bill would be transferred the commission to the The Seafarers Section Confer­ the present administration has not transferred and vested in the Ad­ Department of Commerce and ence agreed after its deliberations been able to come forth with a ministrator and in the Maritime how the powers of the commis­ on the "need to constantly guard reasonable and well-calculated Board as specifically provided for sion were gradually taken over by against the emergence of new flags proposal to revitalize the Ameri­ in the bill." the Secretary of Commerce. of convenience and to safeguard can merchant marine," Magnuson "It is the opinion of your com­ The senator also, spoke of the and improve the conditions under declared. "In the meantime, the mittee" Magnuson's report con­ hearings held by his committee which Seafarers sail and work." plight of our fleet has worsened, tinued, "that an independent on the legislation under consider­ Forward looking resolutions were the need for remedial action has agency as would be established ation and the results drawn from also adopted by the conference heightened, and the resolve of the by this bill would provide the mosi the sessions. He told the full Sen­ concerning the 40-hour work comr. ittee to establish an inde­ efficient mechanism to assure that week, vacations and annual leave ate: Sovich Puchalski pendent Maritime Administration our national maritime policy set and other matters of concern to "Your committee made an ex­ has solidified." forth in Section 101 of the Mer­ deck maintenance. He's in this haustive study of the subject mat­ us all. The committee chairman also chant Marine Act of 1936" and ter of this proposed legislation in Other important business of the port hunting for a Vietnam-bound emphasized there no longer was other basic provisions of law will convention was an amendment to ship. the first session of this Congress. be properly and effectively imple­ Robert Wroton is going to take any doubt about the wisdom of Hearings were held over some five the Federation's constitution add­ a vacation, then he'll be ready for establishing a maritime adminis­ mented through constructive and months on the issue of establish­ ing four members from the North a good ship. Bob has 24 years tration separate and distinct from ongoing programs. ment of an independent Maritime American Section to the General with the SIU. the E>epartment of Transportation Goal Unattalned Administration and other issues Council. Among those named were or any other department. One Lawson Evans, another old pro "This goal is not now being relating to the present state and SIU President Paul Hall and Ma­ member of the committee, lame with the Union is looking for a attained," asserted Magnuson. "At future of the U.S. merchant ma­ chinists Vice President Rudy duck Senator Frank J. Lausche job on the Cuba Vktory, if possi­ Faupl. the moment this country is con­ rine. (D-Ohio), dissented from the ble. Lawson was oiler on the New York Lesson Clear unit's action, Lausche, who was fronted with the fact that a large Fairisle, running to Vietnam. Tony Rogers just left for Sav­ defeated in his stage's primary on segment of the fleet is composed "The clear lesson gleaned from Puerto Rico of 25-year-old vessels which ur­ annah to catch an AB's job on the his reelection bid and will leave gently need replacement; that we our committee's study is beyond Bessemer Victory. Dick Grant is steward and the Senate at the end of the year, have had to withdraw World War dispute: The U.S. merchant fleet Ralph Murray is bosun on the After a 13-month shuttle run in continued his efforts to block is in a critical condition, its future II ships from the reserve fleet and Long Lines, running cable to the passage of this much-needed leg­ is in doubt, and remedial action Vietnam, Ward Wallace has com­ Virgin Islands and Santo Do­ recondition them in order to pleted a brief vacation. Now, it's islation and to have MARAD of a major nature is essential if shifted instead to the Department maintain our lifeline to Southeast the United States is to remain a time to sail again and he's back mingo. These are two old-timers Asia . . . and that in the event with the SIU. Also aboard are of Transportation, where it would leading seafaring nation. At the in the hall waiting for a bosun or such familiar names as Eddie be in the hands of Secretary Alan of trouble arising elsewhere in the conclusion of the hearings, al­ carpenter's job. Wilbur Tavlor caught an AB's Puchalski and Mike Sovich. S. Bovd. MARAD is presently world with which we might have though the majority of witnesses under the jurisdiction of the Com­ to cope, we would be unable-to argued for establishment of an job on the Charleston. Boston find, the ships necessary for our merce Department. Philadelphia Elmer Grose was BR on the independent Maritime ' Adminis­ supply lines. Oscar Ozer came in to register Cabins, last time out. "Blackie" tration, some doubt remained as "These problems must be met," Prime SIU Goal said the committee chairman. to the long-term wisdom of estab­ for another good job after sailing will spend some time with his The SIU, the AFL-CIO Mari­ "Restoration of the type of orga­ lishing a maritime entity separate as oiler on the ColumMa. On the familv before shipping again. time Trades Department, and nization that proved so effective and distinct from the Department same ship was James Robertson, William Stewaii, a 26-year man other representatives of maritime in the past appears to be the of Transportation. who sailed as electrician. James in the SIU, was aboard the Steel labor and management—as well proper path to take to eliminate "That doubt no longer exists," has been with the SIU since 1949. Apprentice. Bill sails in the en­ as concerned members of Con­ the danger to our commercial and Magnuson declared emphatically Jack Arellanes was on the gine room and is scanning the gress—have long advocated an in­ defense interests arising out of in urging that the bill be passed Transhuron, sailing in the deck boards for a good ship. dependent MARAD and are vig­ the present condition of the mer­ because of administration failure department. Jack, who joined the James Abeam is ready for an­ orously opposed to any plan chant marine." SIU in 1947, just came by the other Far East run after shipping to come forth with a proposal to which would put Boyd's depart­ as deck maintenance on the Magnuson referred to the prog­ revitalize the American merchant hall to register. ment in control of the Maritime ress made when the American marine despite the fact that the Robin Gopdfeliow. Norfolk Administration. Thus, the action merchant marine was adminis­ need for remedial action has Kenneth Wells was on the Baltimore of the Senate Commerce Commit­ tered by an independent agency— heightened. Transcolorado for two weeks as Martin Yager will take any run tee in adopting the independent after taking a short vacation, he MARAD bill—passed some nine told us after piling-off the Marymonths ago in the House by an Mississippi Salvage Operation mar. Martin has sailed on SIU overwhelming vote of 324 to 44— ships for 20 years. was considered a significant ad­ ' i" %' I .V ff- ^ • Another old pro, James Bergvance in efforts to upgrade the strom was recently steward aboard U.S.-fiag merchant fleet. the Baylor Victory on a Vietnam In his report, to the &nate. trip. He's waiting for another Chairman Magnuson outlined the long run. dire necessity for passage of the Ronald BUksvaer had to leave bill (H.R. 159) creating an inde­ the Seamar on the West Coast, pendent MARAD. UFFD. Ron is OK now and is "The purpose of the bill, he waiting round for another Intersaid, "is to create an independent coastal run. Federal Maritime Administration not under any other department, agency or instrumentality of the Government, or under the author­ ity of the head of any department, agency or instrumentality. The Administration so established United States and Canadian of­ would be headed by a Federal ficials of the St. Lawrence Sea­ Maritime Administrator appointed way hope to keep its shipping the President with the advice by lanes open this year until Decem­ and consent of the Senate. Within ber 15, "weather and ice condi­ the Federal Maritime Adminis­ tions permitting." tration there would be established Officially, the Seaway's naviga­ a Maritime Board composed of tion season has been extended to three members, one of whom December 10 and then the water­ would be the Federal Maritime way will operate on a day-to-day Administrator who would act as basis until December 15. The SlU-contracted tanker Transtexas is being used to salvage the Genevieve Lykes In the Mississippi chairman of the Boaird. It was estimated by Senator "All of the functions, powers, River. The vessel was battered by barges and sank during Hurricane Betsy In September, 1965. Still Philip Hart (D-Mich.) that the and duties of the Secretary of submerged beneath the Genevieve Is her sister ship, the Letltia Lykes. Both vessels were under con­ extension could swell total cargo Commerce ^d other ofiSces and struction at the Avondale Shipyard when they were torn loose from their moorings. Hudson Water- traffic by as much as two million <^cers of the Department of waos, owner of the Transtexas, bcfbght the two vessels. So far. It seems to be a good Investment. tons. Seaway Oftitiak Extead Season �Auguat 16, 1968 SEAFARERS Big Welcome for Vice-President More than 100 members of SlU and SlUNA affiliates were on hand to greet Vice-President Hubert Humphrey at San Francisco airport dur­ ing the Democratic presidential candidate's recent visit to that city. Humphrey addressed a group of Northern California labor unionists. The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Vice-President Hubert Humphrey received a hearty welcome to San Francisco by his supporters in organized labor when he arrived here for talks with Northern California labor leaders. The Democratic candidate for the Senate, Alan Cranston, sharply attacked Republican candidate Max Rafifertv as "a trigger-happy, shoot-from-the-hip" man, in re­ gard to the issue of crime and ening of job opportunities, edu­ violence. Cranston, who is as­ cation, and health care opportu­ sured of full labor support, was nities. Also needed, he added, is lead-off speaker before the labor leaders. Each of the 14 speakers was seeking the endorsement of ICOPE, Cranston claimed he would at­ tack the causes of crime—^rather than call for greater use of the police and military, which he said was Rafferty's way. We must, he told the labor unionists, have law and order, but we cannot have it without justice. Powers Fernandez If elected, Cranston said he would support the repeal of Sec­ the creation of corporations sub­ tion 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act, sidized by the Federal Govern­ which permits states to ban union ment to provide job training in shop provisions in labor contracts. city ghettoes, opening up of new He will work for further organi­ jobs, and financing new small zation of the farm workers, he business firms. declared, and called for a broadSeattle Shipping has been good during the last period with four payoffs, SEAFARERS^LOG three sign-ons and seven ships in transit. August 16, 1968 • Ve^l.XXX, No. 17 J. Fernandez will take a vaca­ Offleial Publication of the tion after sailing on the AnchwSeafarer* International Union age as AB. of North America, Lawrence Powers, chief cook Atlantic, Gulf, Lake* aboard the Coe Victory, will be and Inland Water* District, AFL-CIO looking around for a job soon. Sxwutip* Board Larry has over 20 years with the PAUL HALL, Prestdent SIU. EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNER Vice-President Sxee. Viee-Pret. Pete Drevas took an oiler's job LiNDSEv WILLIAMS AL KBRR' ' on the Enid Victory. Pete's been Vice-President See.-Trco*. sailing on SIU ships for 20 years. ROBERT MATTHEWS -^Vice-President Director of Publications MIKE POLLACK Editor HARRY WITTSCHEN Assistant Editor TOM FINNEOAN Staff Writer PETER WEISS Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI Pskliihtt klwitkly St 810 Rksts lilsst Annss N.C.. Wsihlnitsn, D. C. 20018 ky tks Ssifsr•n Istirmtlonsl Unlsfl, Atlsntls. Gslt, IskM sst Islsnt WsUrs Dlitritt, AFL-CIO, 675 Fsirtk Aiinii, irsskly*. N.Y. 11212. Til. HYiilnIk 9-6600. Siisni sIsM OMtSH P*M at WsiklRitsn, D. C. POSTHASTErS ATTENTION; Fsn* 3579 itrOi ihsilt ks Mst t* Sisfinri Inltrnstlsnil Unltn, Atltstli, Csir. Iskti a*« InltnO Watsn Dlitrtit. AFL-CIO, 675 Fssrth Aysnsi, irssk­ ly*, N.Y. 11232. V Wilmington In the past two weeks we paidoff the Columbia Eagle, Seatrain Maryland, Seatrain Ohio and Seatrain Florida. We had three signons and eight vessels are in trans­ it. Shipping is active and the out­ look is bright. Richard Buie is making the rounds for a cook's job to the Far East. He recently sailed to the Mediterranean. Boh Statham is on the beach for a short rest after a couple of months on the Alaska run. He'll be looking for an AB's job soon. G. A. Allen was on the Seatrain Washington's last run to Vietnam. "Al" sailed as engine crane main­ tenance LOG Page Five World Shipbuilding Sets New Record As U.S.-Flag Fleet Declines Further WASHINGTON—The world's merchant fleet keeps growing at a rapid pace, with a record 10.9 million gross registered tons added in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, it was reported recently by the Maritime Transport Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. <$> — At almost the same time, a total of 1,104, according to contracted companies. These were further indication that the pri­ MARAD. the President Fillmore, American vately-owned U.S.-flag merchant At the same time, MARAD's President Lines; Delta Brasil, Del­ fleet—both its active and inactive inactive fleet was placed at 949 ta Steamship Co., and the Over­ segments—is declining rapidly ships after six were scrapped and seas Alice, Intercontinental Bulkwas borne out by the latest tabu­ a number transferred, exchanged tank Corp. All were built in lation of the U.S. Maritime Ad- or sold. American shipyards—the first two ' ministration which shows a total Among only four new privately- at the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. of only 976 vessels as of July 1, owned merchant ships delivered to facility at Pascagoula, Miss., and 1968, a decline of 34 from the U.S.-flag operators during May the third by Bethlehem Steel July 1, 1960 total. and June were three for SIU- Corp., at Sparrows Point, Md. The MARAD report includes 928 privately-owned active and 48 inactive vessels, an increase of just one since May, 1968—de­ spite the fact that four ships were delivered from construction and two more were acquired through exchange from MARAD reserve WASHINGTON—New procedures under a law signed last fleets. This was because three older month by Pres. Johnson provide that suppliers of Public Law vessels were sold for scrap, one 480 cargoes must now certify to the government that they are not was transferred to foreign flag trading, and have not traded in registry and one was lost. with North Vietnam either di­ On the world level, a prime the preceding six-month period rectly or through any branch, reason for the greatly increased with North Vietnam either di­ subsidiary, affiliate, or associated tonnage, the OECD report said, rectly or indirectly. The Agricul­ company . . ." Agriculture Department offi­ was a sharp rise in the construc­ ture Department has announced. The new law bill also extends cials said the new legislation, will tion of dry cargo vessels and bulk carriers of more than 50,000 P.L. 480—which is more formally effect nearly all suppliers of com­ known as the Agricultural Trade modities sent to foreign nations deadweight tons. Development and Assistance Act under Public Law 480. Since June, 1967, the demand —until December 31, 1970. Un­ for giant tankers capable of carry­ ing more than 200,000 tons has der this act the government 'is authorized to send cargoes of grown out of the closing of the food and other commodities to Suez Canal 14 months ago. Ship other nations in conjunction with operators want to carry as much U.S. foreign aid programs. The cargo as possible on the longer Cargo Preference Act, which trips around the Cape of Good stems from P.L. 480, provides Hope which now are necessary, that a minimum of 50 percent of the report noted. However, effects NEW YORK—A once proud all government-sponsored cargoes of the Suez closure following the Navy cruiser, that helped rush Arab-Israili War of last summer must be carried in American-flag American troops to England were not reflected in this report. vessels. and France in World War I be­ The Department of Agricul­ fore it was sunk 50 years ago last More To Come ture said the new procedure must month by a German mine in the OECD placed the world's mer­ be followed by all suppliers of Atlantic Ocean 50 miles from chant fleet, as of June 30, 1967, export sales commodities under here, will continue to serve as an at 178,700,000 gross tons and in­ Title one of the P.L. 40 program, "aquatic apartment house" for dicated it will swell to even more effective immediately. marine life to the delight of sport record proportions when the totals Statement Required fishermen. are computed for the year ending And as schools of cod, ling The restrictions require that June 30, 1968. It said that for the and sea bass dart in and out of each supplier must submit a entire year of 1967 the total ton­ the hulk of the cruiser San Diego nage of new vessels completed in statement to the USDA listing all —lying bottom up in more than of the executive officers of the the world's shipyards neared 15 100 feet of water some 10 miles branches, subsidiaries and asso­ million gross tons and that more south of Fire Island—it appears ciated companies, foreign and than 37 million tons were on or­ all efforts by the Navy to raise the domestic in which the supplier der. wreck have been completely aban­ has controlling interest and sim­ OECD noted that at the end of 1967 more than 60 percent of ilar information about all com­ doned. When the Navy canceled its the world's tankers under con­ panies with which, either directly or through subsidiaries or other­ salvage plan—first proposed in struction or on order were de­ wise, have a controlling interest 1963—the news elated ]^st Coast signed to haul more than 200,000 in the supplying company. fishermen who say 30 to 40 sea deadweight tons of cargo and that, No contracts between suppliers bass to a baited line can be of the 294 tankers currently on and importers can be approved brought up from the "aquatic order, 115 are in this range. unless the supplier has submitted apartment house." Japan led the way with 2,100,The Navy's decision to raise the 000 gross tons of the fiscal 1966- this statement of ownership and an additional certification about San Diego had angered fishermen 67 total and Norway was second not dealing with North Vietnam. and skindivers who decided to with 1,900,000 gross tons. raise funds enough to purchase This latter document states: Many of the vessels in the U.S. the wreck from the government "The undersigned hereby cer­ privately-owned fleet covered by since it was an A-one fishing park tifies that he (1) is not now engag­ MARA's report are overaged and in service only because of de­ ing in nor in the six months im­ and the hulk was no danver to mands made upon the govern­ mediately preceding this applica­ navagation. However, while the ment for delivery of essential car­ tion for financing has not engaged money was still being collected goes for the nation's war effort in in any sales, trade, or commerce the Navy withdrew the salvage South Vietnam. It has been esti­ with North Vietnam or with any idea. It was on July 19, 1918 that mated that many of these older resident thereof, (2) does not own the 502-foot long San Diego be­ or control any company or other ships will soon have to be scrapped and that the fleet will further de­ legal entity which is engaging in came the victim of a mine be­ cline until, by 1971 there will be or in such period has engaged in lieved sowed by a German U-boat only about 300 vessels less than any such sales, trade, or com­ alone the cbast of Long Island. 25 years old left in the reserve merce with North Vietnam, and Onlv six men were killed and six (3) is not owned or controlled by injured as more than 1.000 officers fleet. * . The active ocean-going U.S. any company or other legal en­ and men managed to escape the merchant fleet now consists of the tity which is engaging in or in sinkine ship—the only U.S. cruis­ 928 privately-owned vessels plus such period has engaged in any er sunk by the Germans in World 176 government owned ships for such sales, trades, or commerce War I. New P.L. 480 Procedure Bans All North Viet Traders WWI Cruiser Is Sunken Hotel For liHurine Life �SEAFARERS LOG Pace Six August 16, 1968 As Congress Recesses for Conventions Senate Passes Strong Poaltry Bill; Food Stamp Carbs Added by House WASfflNGTON—The Senate by a vote of 73 to 0, has passed a strong poultry inspection bill after stripping it of provisions that would have severely weakened the nation's federal poultry and meat inspection programs. The House expanded the food The 52-to-I9 vote rejecting the to the Sullivan substitute, by a stamp program for the poor but Holland amendment came after 150-134 teller (non-record) vote, included in it a ban on stamps Senator Joseph M. Montoya a ban on food stamps for strikers going to the families of workers warned that it would bring "adul­ and college students. The move, who are on strike and to students. terated intrastate meat and poultry by Representative Charles M. The two developments were in­ flowing to every dinner table in Teague (R-Calif.), was made over cluded among a number of actions the nation." Mrs. Sullivan's protests. as Congress rushed toward recess The AFL-CIO has stressed that Montoya also led a successful for the national political conven­ drive for changes in the bill to the test for eligibility for food tions. It will return after Labor broaden its provision for condem­ stamps is that recipients must be Day. nation of unfit poultry and require certified "needy" by local welfare The bill that passed the Senate that small plants must meet cer­ agencies—that stamps should not gives the states two years to set tain standards to be exempt from arbitrarily be denied workers who up strictly-enforced inspection the legislation's full coverage. The exercise their "lawful right" to programs for the 13 percent of bill now goes to a conference com­ strike. The House food stamp bill now poultry and poultry products that mittee. goes to a conference committee. does not cross state lines—about Food Stamps Extended The Senate previously passed the 1.6 billion pounds a year. The House, by a 227 to 172 single year, $245 million authori­ Poultry sold in interstate com­ vote, approved a proposal by zation, without the imposed ban merce is already covered by fed­ eral inspection and the Senate bill Representative Leonor K. Sul­ on stamps to strikers and students. In other developments: includes strengthening amend­ livan (D-Mo.) to extend the food • The House passed a $5 bil­ ments to the ten-year-old federal stamp plan through fiscal 1972 with an "open end" authorization lion, two-year program of federal program. for the four years. aid to higher education that went However, before passing the The Sullivan bill was a substi­ to conference with a Senate meas­ bill the Senate knocked out an amendment tacked on in the Sen­ tute for House Agriculture Com­ ure calling for $13 billion over ate Agriculture Committee by mittee legislation which provided four years. • The Senate passed a $1.95 Senator Spessard L. Holland (D- only a one-year food stamp pro­ Fla.) that would have permitted gram, for fiscal 1969, with an billion foreign aid authorization poultry and meat approved under authorization of $245 million, only bill and sent it to conference with a $1.99-billion House measure for state plans to be shipped in inter­ $20 million above last year. But the House also tacked on a working out of differences. state commerce. July 26 to August 8, 1968 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 0 2 59 41 13 6 23 13 14 8 9 8 6 2 23 12 35 25 37 41 23 19 30 . 37 20 16 292 230 All Grou] Class A Class B Qass C 4 1 2 35 45 23 4 5 4 9 14 11 7 7 8 6 6 12 3 2 0 21 5 2 42 "26 7 37 27 30 20 18 12 29 30 25 11 17 15 233 198 151 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa MobUe New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... SeatUe Totals Class A Class B 2 2 46 58 6 7 13 19 4 8 3 11 7 3 26 16 18 46 28 48 6 10 32 44 15 18 206 290 Class A Class B Class C 3 0 2 46 52 12 5 2 2 6 3 11 6 5 8 2 15 12 2 4 2 17 7 6 14 47 7 22 35 23 7 11 12 30 36 36 12 12 16 172 239 138 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groni Port Boston New 'York Philadeliffiia Baltimore ....... Norfolk JaeksonTille ..... Tampa MobUe Now Orleans . . Houston Wilmington ,San Francisco ... SeatUe Totals —5in;lA ClassB class'(! 2 38 7 12 14 4 5 26 24 43 12 25 23 235 0 26 6 11 12 13 1 17 14 30 13 48 7 208 0 31 3 7 9 5 3 11 19 26 6 22 13 154 0 23 2 12 9 8 2 6 15 17 7 50 9 160 0 23 4 8 19 20 2 6 8 21 5 24 3 142 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 6 8 187 117 13 17 84 18 16 36 32 22 11 18 78 53 130 74 120 89 29 0 53 2 47 6 832 434 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A Class B 3 2 98 111 14 12 50 37 23 17 17 16 4 10 62 21 78 91 77 92 14 0 32 2 31 11 503 422 The Great Lakes by Frod FanMn,8ocrttafy-Tr««sur«r,OrMt Lakas The 1968 biennial election of officers for the Great Lakes Dis­ trict got underway on August 1. Port Agents from Buffalo, Toledo, Chicago, Frankfort and Duluth were assigned to cover all SIUcontracted vessels plying the St. Clair and Detroit rivers between Algonac and Detroit. It is expected that the bulk of ^ patched to other Gartland vessels the votes will be cast in this area. for the present. SIU agents and patrolmen will We have had a heat wave in the take the ballot boxes aboard ship high 90's, so some of our old salts and while the vessels are under­ are hanging around the beach. way will vote each crew member. Joe Veno, Charlie Hankal, Perry If all goes well. Seafarers aboard Spiide and Walter Anderson are some 60 vessels will cast their waiting for the weather to cool ballots in the Rivers. off. Joe Yokes, subject of a re­ Negotiations with the Great cent LOG story about his farm, Lakes Association of Marine Op­ has brought in some of his home erators will resume now that the grown produce for the daily stew United Steelworkers have reached pot. an agreement. Serious bargaining Duluth will take place shortly and we feel Not much activity in this port an agreement will be reached during the last period. Shipping without resorting to a strike. The remains about the same as last present agreement was extended month, with rated men able to 30 days—to September 1, for this find a ship as soon as they register. purpose. The steel strike didn't material­ A Great Lakes conference of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades ize but shipping is slow for un­ Department will be held in De­ rated men. Our agent is in De­ troit, October 23. The MTD- troit riding the river for the elec­ Great Lakes conference will be tion of GLD officials. There has been more action re­ held at the Whittier Hotel at 10 garding the MEBA purchase of a.m. At 7 p.m., the annual MTD St. Clements School, according to dinner-dance will be held at the Ray Kern, MEBA representative. Latin Quarter. We expect a great turnout for this important event. Members of the Duluth Planning The Lake Superior Board of Commission are holding a hearing Control opened eight additional to discuss the re-zoning change. If gates in the Control Dam at the the Commission recommends this Soo, increasing water levels in the change, the City Council will vote St. Mary's River by nine inches. on it at its meeting. Chester Hoff, wheelsman on the This allows lake freighters in the Henry Steinbrenner, is recuperat­ ore trade to carry in excess of ing in St. Mary's Hospital in Su­ 30,000 tons of ore. perior with a foot injury sustained The increase in the water levels aboard ship. He told us he is feel­ allows a large ship to carry an ing better every day and hopes to additional 230 net tons of iron ore be back aboard the Henry when for every inch of deeper wa*er. she arrives back here. The St. Mary's is the controlling point in the lakes for draft. Buffalo Shipping is still holding its own Chicago in this port with regular shipping, With the election of Great plus the vacation relief jobs. No Lakes District officials now taking rated men have hung around very place, our agent has been assigned long. to the vessels with the Algonac The M. V. Day Peckinpaugh River boats in Detroit. laid-up for minor repairs in the The W. E. Fitzgerald, a 60-year ship-yard at Port Weller, Ontario. old ship, is laid-up in Milwaukee. However, the crew had a short­ This "double-handed bomber of lived vacation. Two days later, the Gartland Steamship Com­ they were re-called and their ship pany" had its entire crew dis­ is back on her regular run. •A" Glued to the Tube •i REGISTERED on BEACH AU Groups 4 136 20 49 12 12 7 64 105 95 20 48 43 615 2 49 12 32 5 16 8 30 61 42 0 20 9 286 i.'" V a'v Seafarers Walt Kubiak (left) and Tom Holmes watch TV at SIU hall in Philadelphia while waiting tor shipping call. Kubiak last shipped on the Petrochem and Holmes recently sailed aboard the Steel Surveyor. i Mt' �Augoft 16, 1968 SEAFARERS Delay on Fortas Ncmmatlon Viewed as Boon to Bfrchers . ' Page Seven LOG A Good Prescription WASHINGTON—^The biggest beneficiary of the Senate hearings intp President Johnson's Supreme Court nominations is the John Birch Society, says Memo from COPE. More than the personalities involved, that's the real story in the hearings: that the JBS 10-year campaign to discredit the Supreme Court has been elevated to respectability in the halls and hearing rooms of the Senate. What the Birchers themselves have tried to carry oflf has been sub­ stantially advanced for them by Senators James Eastland (D-Miss.) and Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.), the publication of the AFL-CIO Com­ mittee on Political Education declares. True, Earl Warren hasn't been impeached. But, then, his impeach­ ment never really was the target , of the Birchers and their satellite extremist groups. Warren, rather, was used as the focus of the Birch Society's attempt to discredit the entire court. This was made clear in the founding meeting of the Birch Society in December, 1958, when JBS chieftain Robert Welch told 12 businessmen assembled in Indianapolis the antiWarren campaign would bare the court's "unchecked seizure of power at the expense of our legislative bodies." So, the John Birch Society campaign has made it to the big time. When it was first unveiled 10 years ago, it seemed ludicrous. Today, it is painfully serious. It is unlikely, for example, that without the 10 years of steady attacks on the court, Thurmond would have played the role of a bully-ragging Grand Inquisitor to the first nominee for Chief Justice ever summoned to his own confirmation hearing. Thurmond could only know Justice Fortas would be obliged to decline answers to many of his questions. So he used the hearings as a forum, for a headline-grabbing attack on the court and a whole series of its decisions, many of them handed down long before Fortas came to the court. Behind the whole business are Eastland's and Thurmond's objections to Warren court decisions on a wide range of racial and civil liberties issues. Few were raising hob with the Supreme Court before its 1954 school desegregation decision and subsequent civil rights rulings. Few, for that matter, were ultra-critical of the court before the Birch Society got into the act in 1958. Ten years after it did, pillorying the court has become a great American game, and two of its chief prac­ titioners are Eastland and Thurmond. To be kept in mind through the present hassle is the fact that the Warren court has been a bastion protecting civil rights and liberties. To swallow the phony charges that Supreme Court decisions are re­ sponsible for civil disorders or high crime rates is to be hooked by racists and rightists and to abandon the field to the Eastlands, Thurmonds and Birchers. W. H. Montague, Sr., president of the Georgia AFL-CIO since 1958, died in Atlanta at 62 of a heart attack, and was buried after services in Decatur, Ga. AFLCIO President George Meany said in a message of sympaUty to Mrs. Montague and their two sons that his years of service to labor will "stand as a monument to his memory." Montague was a long­ time member of Auto Workers Local 34 at the Chevrolet plants in Atlanta and worked several year^as an organizer for the State, County and Municipal Employ­ ees. His duties as president have been taken over by M. J. Counihan, business manager of the Sa­ vannah, Ga., International Broth­ erhood of Electrical Workers former executive vice president of the state body. V V V for 1968. The Crusade raises funds for about 900 human care services affiliated with the com­ munity fund in a five-county Chi­ cago area. • * • An AFL-CIO union has won bargaining rights for 800 employ­ ees of the University of Massa­ chusetts at Amherst in a repre­ sentation election conducted by the state Labor Relations Board. The State, County and Municipal Employees defeated an unaffiliated union in the service maintenance, agricultural college, manual, and security units. Organizing staffs of the StaterCounty union and the AFL-CIO worked together on the campaign. * * * Albert Shanker has been re­ elected in New York as president of. the United Teachers Federation —^largest local of the American Federation of Teachers there— easily defeating two other candi­ dates. Shanker polled 20,254 votes in the final count to win his third consecutive two-year term. Can­ didate Sol Jaffee garnered 2,273 and Keith E. Baird 2,101. Cesar Chavez, director of the AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Committee, has been chosen for a Rural Service Award of the Office of Economic Oppor­ tunity, the agency announced. The award is for "making a significant contribution to alleviating poverty in rural America." Also named » • t> for an OEO award was Fay Ben­ President Johnson has named nett, executive director of the Na­ Victor Bussie, president of the tional Sharecroppers Fund. Louisiana State AFL-CIO, to the * * * President's Committee on Mental Thomas J. Nayder, secretary- Retardation. Bussie sueceeds Pres­ treasurer of the Chicago and Cook ident Joseph A. Beime of the County Building and Construc­ Communications Workers on the tion Trades Council, has been ap­ President's eommittee. The presi­ pointed vice chairman of the dent reappointed four others to Metropolitan Crusade of Mercy the committee. The Republican Convention has ended and the Democratic conclave will open shortly in Chicago. Charges and countercharges will fill the air in the next few weeks as the respective candidates vie for election to public office. The right to vote freely and without coer­ cion is taken for granted by many Ameri­ cans. Ever since our independence was won, Americans have been going to the polls and registering their vote for the candidate of their choice. ^ This is a right that is, unfortimately, not granted to all citizens of the world. In many nations, Communist dictatorships offer their citizens a choice of one on election day. No one can claim that our nation is per­ fect, but we do have an instrument at our disposal that can make it a lot closer to per­ fection. That instrument is the right to vote. Some U.S. citizens rant at real and imag­ ined demons that afflict the country, and then, when election day arrives, their sole involvement with the democratic process is to watch the returns come rolling in— courtesy of the television networks. Then when it is announced that an unfavorite son has been elected to fill the post of Senator or Congressmen, the nation is condemned as "hopeless" There is an old adage that reads "He Who Hopes is Hopeless." Those who only hope that the nation can do be'tter but then do not trouble to register their vote for progress bear out this adage. Some of those who do not vote are not even qualified to vote because of their failure to register. For others, it is too much of an effort to go to the polling place to vote. At this point in history, the nation needs the involvement of all of its citizens to over­ come what appear problems. Inadequate housing and schools for the underprivileged will not disappear if we do not register our vote against the racist and reactionary forces who are indifferent to their perpetuation. Water and air pollution will continue un­ abated if we fail to vote out of office those candidates who embrace the big business philosophy of profits at any cost. The labor-baiters, who would like the na­ tion to return to the labor policies of the nineteenth century, will continue in their efforts to undermine the gains won by organ­ ized labor if we do not care enough to vote and defeat them at the polls. And those whose only purpose is to fan the flames of hatred and suspicion will con­ tinue their grisly work if we do not care enough to oust them from public office. All of these forces serve as impediments to the future growth of this nation and they feed on the indifference of the electorate. As witnessed by the recent watering-down of the Gun-Control Bill, special interest groups can mount high-powered letter cam­ paigns to counteract a strong desire by the general public to have an adequate gun con­ trol measure placed on the books. However, the American public possesses the ultimate weapon against those factions which disregard the general welfare in order to gain favor with special interest groups. That weapon is the vote. With our votes we can rout out the racists, extremists, re­ actionaries and special-interest coddlers who use the halls of Congress to perpetuate a philosphy that is alien to the American people. Be sure to register and be sure to vote. Your nation is depending on you. �ANNUAL REPORT 3. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1968 GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance De­ partment, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE 1. Contributions: (a) Employer $123,796.53 (b) Employee 82,806.61 (c) Other (Specify) —o— $ 206,603.14 (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 27,113.77 (b) Dividends 22,078.45 (c) Rents —o— (d) Other (Specify) —o— 49,192.22 (e) Total Income from Investments 42,758.46 4. Profit on .disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of investments — 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions -o-o- 298,553.81 7. Total Additions DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Pajmtients to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants 11. Pasrments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) ... 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Schedule attached (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset, values of investments 16. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) (b) : (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions 4. 5. 6. 7. 67,222.64 692,646.12 8. Total Assets 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. $1,227,376.99 LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) Reserve for Future Benefits —o— 31,662.58 1,227,376.99 Year ended March 31, 1968 Deductions from Fund Balance Item 12(h)—Other Administrative Expenses Stationery, supplies and printing .' Postage, express and freight Telephone and telegraph Equipment rental Employee benefits Miscellaneous .* Repairs and maintenance Tabulating service % Microfilming Dues and subscriptions Miscellaneous Trustees' meetings expense 11,786.77 1,927.86 501.23 7,724.37 1,110.53 141.73 1,014.00 7,677<86 $1,227,376.99 GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION FUND ATTACHMENT TO THE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 31,884.35 27,027.43 '. $1,792.77 17.00 311.33 668.98 697.90 822.05 201.72 2,939.17 91.90 49.78 85.26 $7,677.86 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Great Lakes Tug and Dredae Pension Fund in HI New York STATE or Kings COUNTT OP 90,574.36 1,019,397.54 298,553.81 90,574.36 207,979.45 1,227,376.99 $19,633.60 } and. Trustees of the Fund and PenalOes of perjury that the contents of'UiU'XniiiaV Report'ire'trae'and hcre^^ subscribe thereto. Employee STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASSETS Item 1. Cash ' 2. Receivables: (a) Conlributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify (b) Dividends or experience rating refunds (c) Other (Specify) Accrued interest paid on 52,290.71 494,616.^ 15. Total Liabilities and Reserves r 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of . Assets and liabilities) 967.72 bonds purchased •• Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations: , (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Govemment Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (See Instructions) (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this Plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % Real Estate Loans and Mortgages Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE •'i' August 16, 1968 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight Others. (Indicate titles): •J �Augnst 16, 1968 SEAFARERS Strikers at Kayser-Roth Gain Nationwide Support UNION OF AMERICA A delegation of Seafarers, including John Smith, AB, joined striking Kayser-Roth employees who came from Dayton, Tenn., to picket New York department stores and urge a boycott of the company's prod­ ucts. SlU coffee wagon (at left) provided refreshments for pickets. DAYTON, Tenn.—Seldom in its time has the small Tennessee hamlet of'Dayton made history. In fact the last time it did so was in 1925—when the famous Scopes "monkey trial" was held there. After that, Dayton disaipThe Dayton story is typical of peared from the national news. the feudalistic policies and low But today another storm, of wages of anti-union textile em­ a different nature, is brewing in ployers in the South, where 500,that once sleepy town. Its 6,000 000 such workers are still unor­ residents have come alive to watch ganized. and support 500 members of the The Kayser-Roth record speaks Textile Workers Union of Amer­ ica take up a battle against the for itself. Its Dayton factory is Kayser-Roth Company, a multi- one of a total of 117 plants. Only 17 of them are organized. The million dollar textile firm—and take it up in the spirit of the east company employs about 26,500 workers in its plants. The firm just Tennessee miners unions. TWUA members in Dayton hit sales above $390 million and won an election at the plant here racked up a net profit—after taxes in November 1964 only to have —of more than $12 million in company challenge the ballots and 1967. It recently became part of hold up National Labor Relations the giant Penn-Central conglom­ Board certification of TWUA as erate which includes the old New bareaining agent until September York Central and Pennsylvania 1967. Along the way; since then, railroads. Kayser-Roth has been found guilty However, the wages of the by the NLRB of committing un­ workers at the Dayton plant re­ fair labor practices and of dis­ main substandard, with some be­ charging employees for union ac­ ing paid little more than the bare tivity. federal minimum wage of $1.60. Last October the company fi­ Even with its net profits of $12 nally agreed to bargain for a con­ million, the company steadfastly tract. But the company's agree­ refuses decent wages and reason­ ment was no more than lip service. able fringe benefits to the workers After nearly two dozen meetings without whom those profits would and fruitless attempts to win a be impossible. decent contract, TWUA went on The Dayton strikers are not strike on May 6. Manaeement's alone in their struggle. A massive, repeated refusals to grant union nationwide boycott of Kaysersecurity—and its insistence on a clause which would deny arbitra­ Roth products is currently under­ tion and restrict the workers' rieht way. It is geared to show the to strike—is what caused the walk­ American public the deplorable out. The Dayton workers had for working conditions in Kayser-Roth three long tedious years fought plants and the sweatshop wages for a union and then were faced it pays its employees. with a management-proposed con­ The boycott is aimed at major tract which would have virtually retail, wholesale and department destroyed the union in their plant. stores which handle Kayser-Roth products and includes an all-out Injunctions Sought "Don't Buy" drive against Kay­ Two days after the strike started ser-Roth brands By the AFL-CIO Kayser-Roth sought, and was in major distribution centers granted, a court injunction against throughout the nation. the TWUA pickets which limited When the strike and the boycott the number of strikers allowed on the picketline. Company-re­ against Kayser-Roth are success­ cruited scabs started using their ful, Dayton, Tenn., might again cars to run down the strikers, the find itself in the history books— union went to court to get an this time as the home of 500 tex­ injunction to stop the company tile workers who took on an anti­ and its agents from harassing the union giant and brought it to its strikers. The entire community of knees on behalf of 500,000 illDayton rose up in defense of the paid, ill-treated workers through­ out the South. pickets. LOG Page Nine AFL-CIOPresident Meany Reaffirms Labors Opposition to Separatism NEW ORLEANS—Labor is opposed to separatism in American society, AFL-CIO President George Meany told the National Urban League as it opened its national conference here recently. "We are dedicated to the achievement of a society which is built upon the firm bedrock of equality of opportunity," Meany said in Young, in his keynote address only take place among equals." a letter to Whitney M. Young, at the conference, said the League Young explained that the Jr., executive director of the specifically rejects violence be­ League is now stressing a plan to league. cause too many people believe strengthen political and economic "We are opposed to separatism they can shout, sing or shoot their institutions and develop commu­ of any kind, to segregation in any way into power and the result is nity pride and solidarity in black disguise, to discrimination against only that black people are being communities. anyone, white or black. Christian killed and black communities de­ He called on members of the or Jew, rich or poor," Meany at­ stroyed. black middle class to aid their tested. brothers in the slums, but "we are On separatism, he said: The majority of Negroes sur­ not calling for separatism." "When the Urban League veyed by the National Advisory Meany continued his letter by Commission on Civil Disorders builds into the ghettos of Amer­ citing the cooperation between la­ ica the community and economic still desire integration and con­ bor and the Urban League in re­ institutions needed to bring about ciliation with whites, although a cruiting, training and placing in change, it helps prepare the way substantial minority seems to have skilled jobs scores of disadvan­ for the realization of a truly open lost faith in the American system taged youths. society, for real integration can and prefers the establishment of a separate "black state," a new study disclosed. The aims of labor and the league are the same—"the com­ mon pursuit of dignity for all mankind," Meany said. "Never in its 56-year history has the National Urban League Three additional Seafarers have obtained a third assistant engi­ met at a time when the nation neer's license after passing their Coast Guard examinations. The more deeply needed its knowl­ edge, its will and its historic com­ men attended the marine engineering school sponsored jointly by the SIU and District 2, MEBA. mon sense than it does today." This brings to 265, the number course at any SIU hall, or they Mutual Cooperation can write directly to SIU head­ of Seafarers who have upgraded He cited the cooperation be­ through the school. The three new quarters at 675 Fourth Avenue in tween labor and the league in assistant engineers are Leslie Brooklyn, New York 11232. The striving for common achieve­ Soper, Joe Weems and Francis telephone number is 212-Hyacinth 9-6600. ments. Staples. "We have managed to break down each successive legal and Leslie Soper has been a Sea­ emotional barrier but we are still farer since 1959, short of our common goals and when he joined we still face dangerous adversar­ the SIU in the ies." Port of Balti­ He pointed to bitter poverty, more. Brother needless unemployment and in­ Soper is 33 years adequate schools. These are old and lives in WASHINGTON—The United things "that fail to prepare our Severna Park, States Government — rather than children for the challenges of Maryland. A naprivate underwriters—^is now pro­ manhood," Meany asserted. tive of Baltimore, viding its own second seamen's "Rotting housing, infested by he previously war risk insurance for crews of vermin and inviting disease; yes, sailed as FOWT. more than 200 American-flag even crippling malnutrition in a Joe Weems is a former oiler. merchant vessels while they are in bountiful land—these too are A veteran of the Marines, he Vietnam waters under charter to enemies. "The fact that the majority of joined the SIU in New Orleans the Military Sea Transportation Americans now recognize and are in 1962. The 34-year-old Sea­ Service, the Maritime Adminis­ horrified by these conditions is in farer was born in Winnfield, Loui­ tration has announced. Up until recently, such addi­ itself a mark of the success of the siana and makes his home in that tional insurance coverage was National Urban League and its town. handled by domestic and British friends." Before receiving his third assis­ insurance underwriters, but the But making the country aware of the extent of the problems is tant's license, Francis Staples government decided to act as selfnot enough, Meany asserted. sailed as FOWT. A native of insurer in an effort to save over "Working together, we must make Philadelphia, the 21-year-old Sea­ $1.5 million in added premiums America determined to eradicate farer makes his home in that city. per year. MARAD will handle all the conditions that have created He joined the Union in the Port losses while the ships are in "addi­ tional premium areas," principally the urban crisis." of New York in 1963. Vietnam, and will be reimbursed Meany. however, warned of op­ Engine department Seafarers by MSTS, under the arrangement position from reactionaries who fight any changes—no matter are eligible to apply for any of the which went into effect July 15. upgrading programs if they are at 1968. how worthy. least 19 years of age and have 18 "They will be aided by those While the ships were in Viet­ who can only see the cost of a months of Q.M.E.D. watchstand- nam waters, the private compa­ nroject, not its value; those .who nies had been imposing premium f^il to understand that what we surcharges — which ranged from nropose is an investment in Amer­ a minimum of $1,000 per ship ica—an investment that will be for the first seven days up to $250 more than amply repaid, both in a day after about 30 days—over dollars-and-cents and in the wellthe regular premiums charged for being of America's citizens. the remainder of the voyage. "Perhaps the toughest opposi­ The private underwriters will tion of all comes from those who continue to write the regular in­ would abandon the democratic, surance while the vessels are in Staples law-abiding search for justice in peaceful waters and suspend the favor of the tools of tyranny— ing time in the engine department, policies only while they are in riots, fire, looting," he said. plus six months experience as high risk waters. Here, the U.S. Government's second seamen's These forces, he warned, wiper or the equivalent. war risk insurance will be in effect "woidd substitute anarchy and its Those who qualify and wish to until the vesse' is out of the dan­ inevitable handTmaiden, dictatorenroll in the ScHdql of Marine ger zone. .shio. and thus sacrifice the most important asset of an American Engineering can obtain additional MARAD said that 200-odd information and apply for the vessels will be covered. —his personal freedom." Three More Seafarers Qualify As Engineers; Total Now 265 War lone Risks Of U.S. Seamen Insured! by Gov't �""J- ' '' Page Ten SEAFARERS Ancnst 16, 1968 LOG The Idahb Meets The Mississippi The Gulf Coast by Undsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Aree The SlU Pacific District-contracted Idaho slides into Mississippi River at Ayondale Shipyards. The largest ship ever built in Louisiana, the Idaho is the third of five new cargo ships for States Steamship Co. of San Francisco. The 579-foot giant and her sjster ships are the first in the Pacific Ocean with anti-roll, gyrocontrolled stabilizers. She can attain speeds of 23 knots, has an 82-foot beam and weights 14,000 tons. American Labor Praised for Efforts On Housing for Argentine Workers BUENOS AIRES—One of Argentina's most prominent trade union leaders has praised the role of the AFL-CIO in housing programs for Latin American workers as a great contribution to the solidarity between organized labor in North and South America. Juan Jose Taccone, secretary general of the big Buenos Aires local of the Light and Power Mayer, AFL-CIO counsel; Jesse that we are among the first iVorkers union, lauded the AFL- Friedman, AIFLD regional direc­ group." Another speaker, Covey T. CIO and the American Institute tor; Charles R. Wheeler, Jr., for Free Labor Development for AIFLD director for Argentina, Oliver, coordinator of the Alli­ making it possible for Argentine and Gene Meakins, AIFLD edu­ ance for Progress as U. S. Assist­ ant Secretary of State for Interworkers to acquire their own cation director for Argentina. American Affairs, emphasized modern homes. Doherty, addressing the group that the homes were not gifts— He spoke during the inaugura­ in Spanish, pointed out that that the wage earners would pay tion here of the first group of two AIFLD is dedicated to a con­ and three-bedroom apartments in structive role in its relationship back the loan over 25 years. Oli­ the $13-million-housing program with the Latin American trade ver noted that AFL-CIO President George Meany had often pointed sponsored by AIFLD for four union movements. out that the concern of the mil­ trade unions representing light "There are two types of peo­ lions of members of the U. S. la­ and power, municipal, railroad ple," he said, "those who love and bor movement for the dignity of and communication and postal build and those who hate and de­ the working man was not limited wcirkers in Argentina. stroy: With this project we are by the borders of the United Under the program, AIFLD inaugurating today we are certain States. helped the unions obtain the 6.5%, 25-year loan from two U. S. insurance companies—Con­ necticut General and Connecticut Mutual — that will construct homes for 1,667 families of union members during the next two years. The loan is guaranteed by Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, has given a strong per­ the Agency for International De­ sonal endorsement to the boycott of California grapes launched velopment under the Alliance for by striking farm workers and supported by the nation's labor Progress, and the union families movement. have each saved up 10% of the have dedicated their lives. loan as required down payment. He also pledged "to redouble "I want to wish you success with my efforts" to get Congress to your national boycott effort," High Interest Rates Because interest rates to work­ pass legislation extending collec­ Humphrey wrote Chavez. "As ers in Latin America are so pro­ tive bargaining rights under the more people know that the boy­ National Labor Relations Act to cott is almost your only effective hibitive, most families have little agricultural workers. organizing device, more and more hope of ever buying their own "To exclude them from any will support it." homes. Through the AIFLD Humphrey also pledged assist­ housing program with the AID protective legislation just does not guarantee, organized labor in make sense," Humphrey said in ance to the farm workers in efforts these countries is being given the a letter to Cesar Chavez, director to prevent loopholes and lax en­ opportunity, for the first time, to of the AFL-CIO United Farm forcement in immigration laws from furnishing growers with a acquire homes under a system Workers Organizing Committee. similar to the FHA and GIHumphrey met with Chavez cheap—and often strikebreaking insured loan program in the and other leaders of the farm —alien labor force. United States. workers in California and he "This must be changed," Hum­ Taccone said at the inaugura­ spelled out his support of their phrey said, through tightened en­ tion of the first 561 apartments in objectives in a letter which termed forcement and, if necessary, Argentina under the AIFLD pro­ the farm workers' effort to bring changes in national administrative gram that the homes were the re­ employers to the bargaining table policy. sult of the "imion-to-union rela­ "national problems" which "de­ He agreed with the UFWOC tionship that contributies to the serve national attention." position, Humphrey stressed, that solidarity that transcends the fron­ The Vice President noted that "no reasonable degree of fairness tiers of countries." he has repeatedly spoken out on in recognizing the rights of farm Among those from the U. S. behalf of the right of farm work­ workers, on a comparable basis trade union moveihent in attend- ers and he invited Chavez to use with other American workers, can 'ance at the ceremony were: his endorsement of the boycott occur without substantive change Andrew C. McLellan, AFL-CIO or any other portion of the letter in enforcement of immigration inter-American representative; "in any way ypu feel will best procedures to accompany the ex­ William C. Doherty, Jr., executive serve 'La Causa'"—the "cause" tension of the NLRA to farm director of AIFLD; Robert to which the farm worker leaders workers." Vice Pres. Humphrey Backs UFWOC; Vows Action on Fall NLRB Rights Seafarers in the New Orleans area are reminded that a Demo­ cratic Primary is coming up and that United States Representative Hale Boggs is seeking reelection to Congress from the Second District. This District includes uptown New Orleans, Jefferson and St. Charles Parishes. The SIU hall is located in this district. All Seafarers are urged to work and vote for Hale Boggs in the primary and in the General Elec­ tion, November 5. In addition to Boggs, members in Jefferson Parish are encouraged to support and vote for school board candi­ dates endorsed by labor in Jeffer­ son Parish. The following have been endorsed by the Greater rhmh Sesdon New Orleans AFL-CIO and COPE: Melvin Smith is waiting for a Alvin E. Bertaut and George group one deck job. He prefers Gibson for East Bank, at large; a carpenter's slot if possible. Melfour-year term: two to be elected; yin's last ship was the Del Rio. Gerald Patrick Webre for East He joined the Union in 1957 in Bank, at large. This is an unex­ the port of New Orleans. pired term with two years remain­ Houstim ing. Labor is also backing EverShipping has been good and ette F. Gauthreaux and Burnett J. Tappel for West Bank, at large, steady in this port. Among the men registering dur­ for four-year term. Two will be ing this period was T. L. Sustaire, elected. The Dock Board has approved recently AB on the Cabins. Broth­ expenditure of $100,000 for pre­ er Sustaire is waiting for a Coast­ liminary plans on construction of wise trip. R. N. Sessirms would like a long a container terminal on the Indus­ trial Canal. Approval of the run after sailing on the Newark. initial outlay, under the capital He's a member of the steward improvements program of the port department. After a well-earned vacation, of New Orleans, will save five to six months time in completion of M. P. Bennett will take a good the project according to the Presi­ ship, going anywhere. dent of the Board. New Orleans MobOe is presently very much in need of Registered for a deck job ii a container terminal, and is in veteran Seafarer B. E. Dunn, who competition with other Gulf ports has shipped out of the Gulf area for the container trade. for over 15 years. He last sailed Galveston also recently an­ as bosun on the Cape Junction. nounced plans to develop a con­ tainer terminal and "hopes to be­ B. E. had to leave that ship due to appendicitis, but is now FFD come the principal container port again and ready to ship. for the West Gulf." The port of Aulwey Kennedy had a fast trip Gulfport has invested about $10 million in new facilities in the past as oiler on the Albion Victory, two years and is planning a spe­ running to Vietnam* After a short cialized container terminal and a rest, he intends to attend the bulk handling system. They are Union's upgrading school for his looking forward to becoming a engineer's license. Troy Savage made a couple of major East Gulf container station. trips to Vietnam in the Andrew New Orleans Jackson's steward department. William Tank is looking for­ Troy has been in the Union some ward to an FWT job shortly. He 20 years. A member since the SIU's in­ is currently UFFD, but says he is feeling pretty good and should be ception, Leroy GuBey just finished a voyage aboard the Yalta as chief ready for a job soon. Fred Fagan had to leave the cook. Leroy frequently sails as Santore, where he held dovni a steward. Shipping is good and we have slot in the engine room, for a stay in the USPHS Hospital. Fred is a small beach here. No ships are looking forwai^d to an oiler's job laid-up and the prospects for the in the very near future. next period are fair. The Eyes Have It Seafarer Wayne Linnette takes an eye test at the SIU's clinic in New York City. Brother Linnette is going for his FOWT's endorse­ ment. A native of Norfolk, he joined the Union in Port of New York s. h- c �August 16, 1968 Giving Alice The Line Tom Peregny, OS, is colling the ropes aboard the Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) while AB Raul Lawrence (at rear) helps. Law­ rence just finished cutting the ropes loose from the stanchion. Vessel was in Baltimore, prior to sailing on her maiden voyage. Rise Seen in Barge Traffic, Inland Waterway Construction WASHINGTON—Separate reports recently issued by the ^erican Waterways Operators, Inc., indicate that U.S. industry is moving more and more of its commercial tonnage in barges and selecting a greater number of ^ inland waterway sites for new AWO's highest total for any single previous period was 166 in plant construction. One report showed there was the third quarter of 1966. a four percent increase in the na­ The most recent figures com­ tion's barge traffic in the first half pared with 71 facilities built or of 1968 according to statistics announced in the first quarter of gathered at 12 representative 1968 by industrial corporations, locks on major waterways. AWO Carr said, stressing that the avail­ said it considers the sample re­ ability of water transportation and ports a reliable indication' of the its effect on the general rate general trend of traffic. structure was a factor in locating A comparison of the latest fig­ plants on waterfront sites even ures with those for the first quar­ though all companies may not im­ ter of 1967 shows an increase in mediately use commercial barge traffic of 18.6 percent for the service. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Of the 122 corporations an­ and 11.5 percent for the Gulf In­ nouncing plans during the quarter, tracoastal Waterway. 96 of them reported a total of These increases raised nation­ $963.8 million would be invested. wide barge traffic by four percent Figures for the remaining 26 were despite small declines on the Alle­ not revealed. gheny and Monongahela Rivers The breakdown of the new fa­ and a sharp 37.3-percent drop on cilities and the respective indus­ the Columbia River at Bonneville Lock. The Bonneville slump was tries involved are: 30 chemical, due to temporary closing to raise 27 metals, 18 general manufac­ the water level in the pool above turing; 16 terminals, six paper, the John Day Dam, however, and six grain, five petroleum, four not to a drop in demand for barge rubber, two fertilizer, two glass, two lumber, two shipard addi­ transportation, the AWO said. tions, one cement plant and one The second report showed a power unit. total of 122 new industrial plants were either built or about to be Twenty-two companies chose on sites aloneside waterways dur­ the banks of the Mississippi and ing the second quarter of 1968. the Columbia River and. the Hous­ It was the second hiehest quarter ton Ship Channel and the Ten­ ever recorded by the association nessee River were each selected and confirms industry's increased by seven. Others include: Gulf desire to take advantage of the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake low-cost baree transportation Erie, six each, Arkansas-Verdi­ rates on bulk-loadine commod­ gris River System, five, and San ities, accordins to AWO President Francisco Bay and the Deleware and Missoiu-i Rivers, four each. Braxton B. Carr. SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Independent MARAD, Mid-body Bill Vital to IIS Maritime, MTD Told WASHINGTON—Prompt and favorable Senate action on the so-called Mid-body bill and on legislation creating an independent Maritime Administration was called for here this month at separate meetings sponsored by the nearly seven-million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment. Both bills have al- ^ AFL-CIO unions to obtain pas­ maritime planks," adding that the ready passed the House. sage of H.R. 163, referred to as test would come on the Senate Page Groton, administrative the "Mid-body Bill," Groton said vote on maritime independence. director of the Boilermakers, Iron that "a lot more than just the He expressed optimism about Shipbuilders Council said that American shipyards and the ship­ the bill's prospects in the Senate, failure to enact legislation pro­ yard workers is involved." declaring that the measure "is not tecting domestic shipbuilding and "If H.R. 163 is not enacted," a partisan issue, it's an American shipping in this session of Con­ he said, "it means not only that gress would be "a bonanza for shipyard workers will lose their issue." He noted that when the the foreign shipyard workers and jobs, but that our steelworkers, House passed the measure last would imperil the jobs of work­ our machinists, and all other year, "members on both sides of ers in a number of American in­ American labor whose products the aisle stood up and wCTe count­ ed in favor of this bill." dustries." contribute to the building or re­ The Pennsylvania Democrat Urging approval for an inde­ building of these ships similarly said that the nation's "best hope pendent MARAD was Represent­ will suffer." for regaining our supremacy on ative James A. Byrne (D-Pa.). Legislation reconstituting the the high seas" rested on passage Groton declared that if "the Maritime Administration as an in­ American shipyard workers are dependent agency was passed by of the independent agency bill. removed from the maritime pic­ the House on October 17, 1967, He said the need was great for a ture, through failure to enact by a vote of 326-44. Last month, Maritime Administration "con­ necessary legislation to prevent the Senate Commerce Committee cerned solely with the develop­ American-flag shipbuilding from unanimously cleared the bill for ment and promotion of a fullgoing to foreign shipyards, then floor action. At present, the Mar­ scale merchant marine, freed from all of us have lost, and another itime Administration is a part of the veto power of another federal pillar of the American merchant the Department of Commerce. In agency, and endowed with a voice marine structure will have been 1966, Congress refused to trans­ of its own." Noting that Congress this year eliminated." fer the agency to the new Depart­ has considered many proposals He added that "too many jobs ment of Transportation. have been eliminated in recent Byrne noting that during the for improving the nation's lagging years to permit further reduction August Congressional recess both merchant marine, Byrne declared: in the American shipyard work political parties could be expected "With an independent agency, force." to "adopt strongly worded planks there is a chance for our merchant Groton urged passage of H.R. about the need for regaining our fleet; without it, there is very seri­ 163, which would close the "loop­ maritime strength," declared that, ous doubt that we can move fast holes" in existing laws which have when Congress reconvenes in Sep­ enough or far enough in the utili­ permitted Maritime Administra­ tember "we'll have an opportu­ zation of public and private re­ tion interpretations giving to for­ nity to test the sincerity of those sources to get the job done." eign-built^, ships certain benefits— including preference in carrying government-generated cargoes— previously reserved for U.S.-constructed vessels. The bill passed the House several weeks ago, by a vote of 370 to 30, and is sched­ WASHINGTON—Striking members of the Insurance Workers uled for hearings by the Senate have voted in a nationwide referendum to accept a revised contract Commerce Committee after the offer and a return-to-work agreement at 500 district offices of Congressional recess. Metropolitan Life Insurance ^ Two-Thirds Unsubsidized Robert L. Ponsi attributed the Company. satisfactory settlement to the de­ Groton said that while he fa­ The contract package contains termination and militancy of the vored an increase in construction "some improvements," the union membership and the support of subsidy appropriations to assist said, over an offer recommended other AFL-CIO unions. subsidized companies in their ship in May by union negotiators but replacement programs, "we must rejected later by Met agents. It not lose sight of the fact that twocalled for pay increases averaging thirds of the American-flag ocean $13.75 a week over a 32-month ships are unsubsidized." -period; improved fringe benefits, Groton added that "within the and a maintenance of membership past several years, the unsubsi­ clause. dized companies have spent more The return-to-work agreement of their own funds ..in American shipyards to build and rebuild was a compromise aimed at set­ U.S.-flag ships than have all of tling a dispute over the future SAN FRANCISCO—The SIUthe subsidized shipping compan­ status of 38 agents the company Pacific District-contracted Presi­ wanted to "discipline." It was dent Van Buren has established a ies put together." The shipyard union representa­ agreed that company charges new record—eight days flat at an tive added: "These unsubsidized against nine of the 38 will be average speed of 24.72 knots— shipping companies now contem­ submitted to an arbiter for im­ for a trans-Pacific crossing from plate additional large new build­ partial review; the other 29 San Francisco to Yokohama, Ja­ ing and rebuilding programs charges will not be pressed. pan, the ship's owners, American which are presently being held up The strike started May 20 after President Lines, announced re­ because of the fear that foreign- locals representing 6,500 members cently. built ships will be able to come rejected the first Met offer. Ne­ The same vessel, a Seamaster into American registry to compete gotiations were resumed at the cargoliner, also holds the record with them. request of the Federal Mediation "Obviously, if this is permitted, and Conciliation Service but for eastbound trans-Pacific cross­ the American-built ships, con­ broke down again when Metro­ ings, seven days and 10 hours, structed at costs over twice that politan demanded the right to made on a previous round-trip of the foreign ships built with discipline "an undisclosed number voyage.. cheap foreign labor, cannot com­ of strikers for undisclosed rea­ The Van Buren is one of five pete. Seamasters built for APL by the sons." "Until H.R. 163 is passed and The compromise was worked Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of the threat of foreign-built compe­ Litton Industries at Pascagoula, tition is thus eliminated, these pro­ out after an appeal by FM and CS Miss., at a cost of $64 million. Director William E. Simkin for grams cannot go forward. The net The vessels are of 21,000 twis another effort to settle the dispute. result is that shipyard workers and displacement and were the first The vote to return to work others associated with the mari­ to be constructed of a hightime industry are losing jobs at a ended a consumer "don't buy" time when these jobs are needed." campaign launched against Metro­ strength, low-alloy steel that con­ In calling for the support of all politan. IWIU Vice President serves weight. Metropolitan Life Strike EnJs As ittsuranee Workers OK Pact Pres. Van Buren Sets New Record On Pacific Voyage �SEAFARERS Page Twelve LOG Auguft 16, 1968 ••• SIU LHeboat Class No. 201 Casts Off Meeting Chairman Alva McCulIuin reports from the Overseas Horace (Maritime Overseas) that crewmembers think "it would be a good idea to mail some LOGS to the Majestic Hotel in Saigon." SIU ships call at that port and would be able "to get a little Union news." Receiving mail is "very chancy," Brother McCullum f pointed out. Meeting Secretary should be checked by department Seattle. Treasurer Paul Lopez re­ ports that a television set has been Jess Dyer reported that the ves­ heads. Perry wrote. bought by the crew. The set cost sel called at Thailand and Hawaii $60, leaving the ship's fund with and should pay-off around Sep­ Ship's Delegate Robert Calla­ a total of $30, Brother Lopez said. tember 1. No han reported a "good crew and a beefs reported good trip" on the and all repairs Del Sol (Delta). During a meeting aboard the finished, Dyer Brother Callahan John B. Waterman (Waterman) writes. The trip complimented the Meeting Chair­ has been a good Seafarers for man and Ship's one so far, he their fine work Delegate Ted said. A request and attitude dur­ Treddin reported was made for a ing the voyage. new toaster. that there was a R. E. Stougb, Jr., McCullum Ship's delegate payoff and dis­ meeting secretary Bill Prip reported that all hands Callahan charging and reports that $5.50 agreed on a donation of $2 per loading on the was spent for television repair man in order to have the televi­ East Coast. The and $8.32 was used to send a sion set fixed in Honolulu. The next voyage will Sullivan cable, leaving $13.82 in the Steward department received a be to Rotterdam. ship's fund. The safety award Bremerhaven, Southampton, and vote of thanks for the fine job and money fund totals $20. The back to the Gulf. The Baker got the steward, in turn, thanked all steward department received a off sick in Bremerhaven. The re­ hands for their fine co-operation. vote of thanks for "good food pair list was to be turned in before The steward also requested a and a job well done," Stougb arrival. Treddin also declared that larger ice maker, Prip added. wrote. The vessel is paying-off in the ship had a good crew, and Beaumont, Texas. thanked the men for making his "A vote of thanks for the fine job as delegate easy. Deck Dele­ . co-operation during this voyage," gate M. D. Gillikin, Engine Del­ Ship's delegate Frank Wranik egate John Calamia, and Stew­ Avrites ship's dele­ gate Eugene Hay­ told the Seafarers on the Sea^rain ard's Delegate F. B. Sullivan all Georgia (Hudson reported smooth sailing with no den from the Steel Waterways) that beefs. Age (Isthmian). "no American Brother Hayden It was suggested that garbage money can be wrote that the should be put in garbage cans, taken ashore in steward depart­ not on the dock and lines. More of Vietnam. Crewment has received variety of cold drinks and a members must or­ a fine perform­ a better night lunch were called der piastres from ance from all Hayden for. The ship's next stop, accord­ the Captain. Half hands. Meeting .A.ing to its itinerary, was to be New of the draw will Secretary Robert Robicbaux wrote Wranik York. be on base pay, that one of the oilers was flown back to the states for an opera­ half on overtime," Brother Wranik tion. A few repairs were taken explained. Wesley Leonard, meet­ Nelson Steadman was elected care of and a few more remain ing chairman, writes that depart­ on the list, he writes. Warren ment delegates reported no dis­ ship's delegate on the Beatrice Victory (Victory Gammons, meeting chairman, re­ puted overtime or beefs. Accord­ Carriers), accord­ ports that the ship's treasury con­ ing to Meeting Secretary W. Mes­ ing to word re­ tained $6.05 at the start of the senger, a request was made to ceived from Meet­ trip. Some of the Seafarers have have a new library brought aboard ing C h a i r m a n donated $1 each. Gammons wrote, the ship at the payoff. Claud Webb. bringing the amount of cash to Brother Steadman $15.05. Brother Hayden used $5 reported that all to send a telegram to headquar­ Ernest Tatro, newly elected departments had ters. Members of the black gang ship's delegate on the Steel Ap­ requested "a meeting with the some disputed prentice (Isth­ Cavallo patrolman to discuss supplies for overtime. TTiis in­ mian), reported the engine room." that "everything is cludes some port time in Long running smoothly Beach, restriction to ship and in all three de­ delayed sailing. Meeting Secre­ A mofion was made by Brother partments and en­ tary P. J. Cavallo wrote that all Burton Owens on the Eaele Trav­ couraged every­ officers and crewmembers ex­ eler (Maritime body to keep it tended a hearty vote of thanks Overseas) that a Tatro that way for the to the steward department for a new television set whole trip." Sev­ job well done. The pay-off will and antenna eral crewmembers making their be in Savannah, Ga., Brother should be in­ first trip with the SIU were briefed Cavallo wrote. stalled as soon as on the necessity of always doing possible. In addi­ their "jobs properly" and of the tion, a new awn­ importance of "being a good union "We have a pleasant crew with ing could be used man." Charles Chandler, meeting lots of overtime and it has been a on the poop deck. chairman, reported that the pay­ Owens good trip so far," Both motions off will be in San Francisco after Meeting Chair­ were seconded by Brother Henry calling on Guam, Vietnam and man C. Benoit re­ Connell, who is serving as ship's ported from the delegate. Brother Connell reported RIcbwood (Richthat repair work on the TV is wood Steamship). being done by the radio operator. J. G. Lakwyk, A company representative will be Income tax refund checks meeting secretary, in port and it may be possible to are being held for the Seafar­ wrote that all de­ have the awning installed when ers listed below by Jack partment dele­ Lakwyk the ship goes into the yard, ac­ Lynch, Room 201, SUP gates must turn in cording to Connell. Meeting Building, 450 Harrison Street. a repair list for the return trip. Chairman W. E. Coutant reported San Francisco. Calif. 94105: The port of pay-off has not yet that the men who wish to request Iverson Bums; Joseph J. been determined. The Richwood a limited draw, should see the : Catalak; Winfred S. Daniel; called on Durban and Madras. Captain and tell him the specific Brother Benoit was .elected to Andre W. Deriger; Robert amount required. Raymond Perry, serve as ship's delegate. No beefs W. Feirandiz (two refund meeting secretary, writes that a were reported and mail and LOGS checks); Grover C. Turner request was made for larger coffee are arriving on time, Lakwyk (three refund checks). cups. All keys to the foc'sle wrote. • i» fl f <1> 1^ .1, Tax Refunds Held These Seafarers passed the Coast Guard examination for their life­ boat tickets after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg school in New York on July 24. In front row re (l-r): B. Parker, D. Hendrix, M. Ducey, D. Taylor and D. Flecher. In the back (l-r): Chief Instructor P. McGaharn, W. Sharp, S. Horace, W. Laird, D., Price. SIU ARRIVALS Barbara Douglass, born May 25, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cornelius E. Douglass, Jr., Balti­ more, Md. George Daniel Ballesteros, born April 23, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cosme Ballesteros, New Or­ leans, La. <I> Paul Curtis Kennedy, born June 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Franklin D. Kennedy, Providence, R.l. Peggy Muikey, born April 2, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cur­ tis E. Muikey, Fort Worth, Texas. Gretcben Long, born July 1, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Long, Brooklyn, N.Y. Victor Padilla, born November 25, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raphael Padilla, Bay St. Louis, Miss. Keitb Dwain Miller, born June 19, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Preston D. Miller, Eight Mile, Ala. Charies E. Brown, Jr., born May 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles E. Brown, Daphne, Ala. . —4/— Anita Marie Francis, born July 18, 1967, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sidney Francis, New Orleans, La. George Bishop, born May 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. George A. Bishop, Fairhope, Ala­ bama. Edward Cideman, born April 1, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward L. Coleman, Theodore, Ala. Susanne Matthews, bom March 26, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raymond Matthews, Hagerstown, Maryland. Penny Marie Franklin, born May 13, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin, New Orleans, La. Tammy Lynn Henry, born June 24, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. George M. Henry, Vidor, Texas. Scott Quillen, born May 20, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Virgil Quillen, Philadelphia, Pennsylva­ nia. —\3>— Kathleen Joyce, bom June 8, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. John J. Joyce, Philadelphia, Pennsyl­ vania. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 ! would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Mnt information) NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old tubacribar and have a cbanga of addreai, plaaae give your former addren below: ADOKESS aiY .... CMIE ZIP. �Angast 16T 1968 SEAFARERS Page Thirteen LOG I FINAL DEPARTURES > - f:-: h Lawrence Russell, 58: Brother Russell passed away on June 3rd at the Bay St. Louis Hospital in Mississippi of heart failure. He was a member of the engine department and last sailed aboard the Waterman ship Warrior in early 1962. He joined the SIU in De­ cember 1938, served with the Army during 1942 and 1943, and after honorable discharge sailed again with the SIU until March 1962. A native of Mobile, Ala­ bama, Brother Russell is survived by his sister, Mrs. Katherine R. Brannon, also a native of that city. The burial was held at Pine .Crest Cemetery in Mobile. Eugene B. Sanders, 60: On April 26, 1968, a heart attack took the life of Brother Sanders, while sailing in the Ca­ nal Zone area on the Antinous. His bodv was returned to his home in New Orleans, Louisiana, for burial in Metarie, Louisiana. Bom in Kentucky in 1907, Brother Sanders sailed in the deck deoartment as an AB. He served in the U. S. Navy from April 1942 to November 1945, when he received an honorable -discharge. Brother Sanders had been sailing on U. S.-flaq ships since 1929. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Clara Belle Aime and Mrs. Rubv Margaret Tuiague, and a brother, Richard Sanders. Eugene Auer, 57: Brother Auer passed away on May 27, at the Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans after a lone illness. At the time of his death, he had been on an SIU pension. Brother Auer had been a Seafarer for 23 years. He joined the union in the Port of Noifolk. 9 He was a native r & of St. Paul Minn., and resided in New Orleans. A cook and steward. Brother Auer last shipped on the John B. Water­ man. Prior to joining the Union, he served in the Navy from 1928 to 1943. Surviving is his widow, Ellen Lorraine. The burial was in the St. Bernard Memorial Gar­ dens, St. Bernard, JLa. ^ Louis Farkas, 55: Brother Par­ kas died of cancer on June 12, 1968, at the USPHS Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where he had been hos­ pitalized since April 25. He was buried in Balti­ more National Cemetery. Broth­ er Farkas was born in Hungary in 1912. He came to the United States at an early age and became a U. S. citizen. He served with the Army from 1942 to 1944. Brother Farkas joined the Union in 1947. Joseph Scimio, 33: Brother Scimio died on May 1, in Farmington. New Mex­ ico. He was bom in Pennsylvania and lived in Leetsdale. Pa. Brother Scimio joined the Union in the Port of New York. Sailing as AB, he last shipped on the Linfield Victory. He served a total of seven years in Navy and Air Force. Surviving is his widow, Emmalu. The burial was held in Fair Oaks Cemetery, Bell Acres, Pa. ^ Will Beasley, 43: Brother Beasley died on July 21, at'Chesa­ peake, Virginia. He was a native of North Carolina and made his home in Chesa­ peake. A mem­ ber of the deck department, he was certified to ship, as bosun. Brother Beasley joined the Union in 1958 in the Port of Norfolk. His Idst vessel was the Citadel Victory. .Surviving is a son. Will Beasley, Jr. of Chesapeake. The burial was in Hampton Cemetery, Waterlily, N.C. Thomas McGuigan, 67: Brother McGuigan died of cancer on October 25, 1967, at West Jersey Hospital, Cam­ den, N.J. He had sailed in the en­ gine department and had a lireman's rating. He joined the SIU in the port of Phila­ delphia. Brother McGuigan was born in Orchard MineSj, Illinois, and lived most of his life in Cam­ den. He is survived by his wife, Anna, three children and seven grandchildren. Burial was in the Baltimore National Cemetery. Frank Vlllacorte, 65: A heart attack claimed the life of Seafarer Villacorte on July 8. Brother Villa­ corte was born in Manila, Philip­ pine Islands, and resided in Queens Village, New York. He joined the Union in the Port of New York and sailed with the SIU for 21 years. A member of the stewward department, his last vessel was the Elizabethport. Surviving is a brother, Patrocinio Villacorte, of Manila. The burial was held in Rizal Cemetery, Manila. WRITE JJQ-T.H.E Newly-LieensedSeafarerHuJdleston Finds Aition Aplenty on Viet Voyage A freak gunshot wound in Saigon, and later participation in the rescue of four shipwrecked Jap­ anese hshermen, gave Seafarer Mitchell Huddleston an eventful first trip as a second assistant engi­ neer after his graduation from the school operated by the SIU and District 2, MEBA. Brother Huddleston, who keeps a full book in both unions, told of his the hospital, although while I was sunk quickly, possibly from over­ experience in a telephone inter­ there we had a blackout and B- loading," Huddleston said. "The view with a LOG reporter from 52's were bombing in the area. crewmen, who were 6old and hun­ We could feel the vibrations in gry after spending 12 hours in the his home in Opelousas, La. rah, scrambled up the Jacobs lad­ the hospital." Huddleston was sailing aboard Since returning to the states. der to the deck of the Steel Chem­ the Steel Chemist (Isthmian) and Brother Huddleston has received ist. They were not injured and the vessel was docked in New­ treatment at the USPHS Hospital needed no aid in boarding the port. While offin New Orleans. "They may de­ ship," he added. "Steward Sidney duty, the 44-yearcide to take out the remaining Segree supervised a special meal old Seafarer had bullet fragment," he said. "It that the four Japanese heartily en­ gone into Saigon might not be known who did the joyed." to visit a jewelry shooting, but I know I got shot as After one of the Japanese point­ store and buy a I still have the fragment in me to ed out Tokachi Ko on the Island birthday present prove it" of Hokkaido as their home port for his wife, Yoon a map, the ship headed there Before the Steel Chemist left landa. "I was in to land the survivors. Tokachi was Saigon, "the ship was also fired Huddleston a taxicab and it on while in port, but we weren't about 50 miles North of the posi­ was about 6:45 p.m., June 22," he recalled. "We hit. Once, the South Vietnamese tion where the men were rescued. were going back to the ship when dropped a flare while looking for With visibility failing and the the cab stopped for a checkpoint VC and it landed on the dock. It weather deteriorating, the Steel approximately one mile from the startled some of the men who had Chemist established a rendezvous with the Patrol Boat Hidaka of not seen one before." Steel Chemist." the Japanese Coast Guard, Hud­ "In some areas, Saigon has At that point, the shooting be­ dleston said. gan. A bullet struck Brother Hud­ been heavily damaged by rocket The Japanese fishermen were fire and there are sandbags and dleston "in the center of the back, then safely transferred to the pa­ machine guns all over town," he toward the lower left hand cor­ trol boat which carried them safe­ said. "Some areas, like Chulon, ner," he said. ly home. are sealed off and heavily guard­ It was never determined, he As soon as Huddleston is FFD, said, exactly where the shots ed. In Newport, there is a seven p.m. curfew at the docks." he is anxious to ship again, but came from. "I knew I wasn't thinks he'll be hard pressed to find Shortly after the Steel Chemist paralyzed and I left the cab and a trip as eventful as this one. left Saigon, en route to Coos Bay, started to look for someone who Oregon, "a smoke distress signal "I also hope to go back to could speak English, preferably an American, since the Vietnam­ was sighted from the bridge by school for my first engineer's li­ ese don't speak it that well. The John Hourigan, AB, who was cense soon," he added. "This cab driver and I were both pretty serving as wheelsman," Huddles­ school offers a man the chance to ton recalled. "The ship altered better himself and if he really upset^" Huddleston said. course and headed for the signal, tries he can do it. The school is Looked For Help which had come from the raft of a perfect opportunity for those "We spent about an hour and a Japanese fishing vessel of some men who were unable to get forty minutes looking for someone 400 tons. We got to them just as a much education or lacked the and finally encountered some heavy fog was starting to set in," money to do so." MP's who took me to an Army he said. "The raft was some two Formerlv an FOWT, pumoman miles away from the Steel Chem­ and machinist, Brother Huddle­ Field Hospital in Saigon." Huddleston was taken to the ist when spotted." ston is a native of New Orleans The date of the rescue was July and joined the Union there in emergency room and X-ray's "showed that the bullet had split 3, and the ship was in a choppy 1964. He has three children, two into two pieces. It was decided sea, east of Tsugara Strait. steo-children and a grandchild. to leave one of the pieces in. I "We understood the fishing During World War II. he served received very good treatment in boat, called Koyo No. 8, had in the Navv as third class watertender. Serving in the amphibious force and sailing "on an LST, he saw action in such rough cam­ paigns as Okinawa, the liberation of the Philippines, and Tarawa. All Former Cape San Diego Crewmembers All Seafarers who were aboard the Cape San Diego in November of 1967, when the British vessel Lucellium was found at sea are requested to please contact Mr. J. M. Fenton, Claims Department, Penn Shipping Company, 405 Park Avenue, New York, N. Y. All crewmembers involved must sign a form so that the company may process its claim for salvage rights through the courts. Julian Vista Juan M. Penir would like you to contact him. His address is 1245 North Alden Street, Phila­ delphia, Pa. 19131. W. E. Wollman Please contact Robert N. Mahone as soon as possible. His address is 402 Winchester Drive, Hampton, Va. 23366. Frank H. Foster Please get in touch with Francis J. Solvin, at 211 Sutter Street, 8th Floor, San Francisco, Calif., as soon as possible. The phone num­ ber is area code 415—392-1166. Webfooted Friend ^ Antolin Perez Please contact Mike Levinson at 402 Jersey Street, Buffalo, N.Y., regarding an important matter. The telephone number is (716) 885-0771. <i> Clarence Cou^ns Brother Cousins is hospitalized in USPHS Hospital, Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, and would ap­ preciate hearing from his old friends and shipmates. Amado Diaz Please call your wife, Doris, in Mobile. The number is 342-6098. It is urgent that she get in touch with you. Crewmen on the Steel Appren­ tice (Isthmian) had a little mascot when this duck accompanied them to San Francisco from Thailand. Watching is baker Julius Bocala. �Page Fourteen SEAFARERS Eight More Seafarer Veterans Join Growing SlU Pension Roster im,' F |*\ ^• 'i " h'M.' Borrego Duncan Pawlowich Stodolsid Walsh The names of eight Seafarers have been added to the SIU's ever-growing pension roster. The latest Brothers to draw their retirement benefits are: Walter Hugate, Ernesto Borrego, Thomas Dunean, John Pawlowich, Joseph Stodolski, Sylvester Walsh, Albert Yumul and Pantaleon De Los Santos. Walter Hugate joined the Union in 1939 in Mobile. A na­ Union in Norfolk and sailed as tive of Pennsylvania, he lives in deck hand. A native of Glouces­ Beaver Falls, Pa. Brother Walsh ter, Mass., he makes his home in sailed as AB and his last ship was Mathews, Virginia. Brother Hu­ the San Francisco. gate was employed by the Penn­ Albert Yumul was born in the sylvania Railroad. Philippine Islands and lives in Ernesto Borrego was a member New Jersey. A meniber of the engine department, he last sailed on the Potomac., Brother Yumul Yumul De Los Santos joined the SIU in Philadelphia. Pantaleon De Los Santos sailed of the steward department and Joined the Union in the port of as cook and steward. He was Miami. He was born in Florida bom in the Philippine Islands*and and lives in Miami with his wife. resides in Miami, Florida. A Carmen. His last ship was the member of the Union since 1947, he joined the SIU in the Port of Bradford Isle. New Orleans. His last ship was Thomas Duncan joined the SIU the Del Sud. in New York City. He sailed as an AB and was last aboard the ChairmTOi> K ' WmUow » i». Fairland. Brother Duncan was Sudnicki. No heefa weio repoited by born in Jamaica, N. Y., and lives department deletrat^ in ship's in Valley Stream, Long Island, fand. . N. Y. He served in the Navy CONNECTICUT (Oriental EstKSrtI during World War Two. ers), Jtiihe 80—Chairman. Thomas 0. To facilitate the handling Ballard; Secretary. None. Vote thanks of welfare claims Seafarers was extended to the steward department John Pawlowich lives in Verfor a job well done. No beefs and no are reminded of the following planck, N. Y.' A native of Czech­ disputed'or.'' ''V, rules regarding payment: oslovakia, he sailed as iiremanSBUWrA VICTOBT (Atlantic & Carlbi To insure against loss, and bean), July 21—Cbairman. Lawrence St. watertender. He joined the Union 1 to expedite payment of claims, Lacbspell; Secretary, Harrington - H;- in 1947 in New»York City and Alexander. Ship's delegate reported that an up-to-date record of em­ there were no problems aboard shiiii' his last vessel was the Ashbury Department dele^ies reported no beeft; Victory. Brother Pawlowich ployment is necessary. As and no disputed OT. ' . vM soon as possible after the pay­ served in the Army from 1942 to off, forward a copy of your i CmES SBBVICE BAtTIMOBB (Citle 1946. Service), duly 26--TChairra8n, J. Hanners discharge to the plan for re­ Secretary, J. Barker. $11,78 in shijo' Joseph Stodolski was an AB. fund. No 'beefc and' no disputed OT; cording on the IBM system. He joined the Union in the Port ; This insures ready reference ENID VICTOEY (Columbia), duly 2 of New York. A native of Con­ and safety. ^.^Cbairman, KenneUi Boberts: SeCretars necticut, he resides in New York Walter T, dones. Disputed OT In dec Except for emergency and engine departments^ Vote of than! City. His last ship was the Penn was extended to the steward depar! cases, in which the USPHS for * job wcU done.' : ; Sailer. Brother Stodolski served must be notified within 48 in the Navy from 1920 to 1923 hours of confinement, all DELGIVM,. YlCTOBY:''^"(yfctory:;Ca and in the Coast Guard from 1926 riers); duly ^—Chairman, d- Car eligibles must utilize USPHS Secretory, R. Tliciss. Hepair Ifet to 1929. in. Some disputed OT'ln deck depar facilities. to be token up wlA patr^ Sylvester Walsh joined the jiffl# held Tegarding_ no' mail beinE ; M mGES'T of Jfieep Informed On Welfare Rules ceived this trip.. Vote of thanks ; extended to tim steward . department • a job well done. Double Welcome For New Pensioner (Victory Ca di»)»,'.daIyvlS#Ubairn»n,'Ci:sWe^ mtary. d. Cavallo. Sdmd dispat Enc each department.. All:.:the:'dflac^;' the crew extended a vote of thanks'! the entire steward department for a jot —il done. Brother Steadman waa x cted to serve as ship's ^legate. dAMES (Oriental EbtpcUt)) duly 1?^ PhairmUn, S; d. SerigUo f Secretat JlsM: Gr«^ No beefe and no; dispwt 3T ; reported; by department delegate. Brother 0, d. : Compan was electedy icrve aa new ship's delegate. DbTHWBSTBBN'VICWIcr''jb^^ 't >28^Chairman, damesi Vf, Barn'Ottl _,jetdry,: di^ft;<}. .Katsos; .Br<>ther;di "Wj Bamett "waaJselected' i'.-to serve - as' ship'i, delegate. No beefs and no disputed QT| Toledo Official Hails LOG Feature To the Editor: The July 19, 1968, edition of the Seafarers LOG carried an article entitled "The Great Lakes Disaster." Thank you for such a marvelous breakdown of the true problems that face our Great Lakes. We here in Toledo have set our course to prevent this dis­ aster If copies of this article are available, I would appreciate having a few to pass on to our interested citizens' groups. Thank you. Very truly yours, Carol A. Pletrykowski Member of City Council Toledo, Ohio SIU Thanked for Aid to Farm Workers To the Editor: Just these few lines to tell you how much I enjoy your paper. Keep up the good work on the Delano Grape Strike. Enclosed, you will find a letter that I wrote to the Union for the great hospitality they ex­ tended to the farm workers dur­ ing their stay in New York. I would like for you to print it to let the world know how much we, the farm workers, appreciate how much the SIU has done for us. I wish to take this opportu­ nity to thank you all for the many wonderful ways in which you have helped us during the months we were in New York and for your continuing sup­ port. It is hard for me to find the words to express my grati­ tude to you. It is good to believe that in this world we live in today, there are still people like you and to know, especially in the great labor movement, that when a small union like us is struggling to win recognition by the giant money-making coroorations, a big strong unipn like the SIU lends us a helping hand. I hope in the future our un­ ion can he big and strong like yours and, when we defeat Giumarra, we will know that without your help we never could have gained victory. I know that I speak for the rest of the Delano strikers. Viva la causa! Sincerely, Helen Serda Organi/er, United Farm Workers AFL-CIO Building Trades Plan Praised STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), dul 18—Chairman, Jack Nelson, Jr.: Secret tary, F. S. Omega. Brother Andrew 0| ^NicklB',; jva»"'eie«fed. .to serve' as.. ship'd delegate.' ,'$18^28.. la -shlp's - fond;,'No .beef^ 'aUd;,..nu;uiispatod-vbT^U'ere.,.repprted:;' ' department delegates. STEEL VENDOB (Isthmian), July IJ a«.Kfii5rma», Fred Shslaf Secretary, doho B- Mareimo. ' I. Hotion was made tO to *1havd all draws in'foreign ports made in Amer-J ican money, $17.60 in ship's fund. Everyi thing is running smoothly. Booms ii ; are being painted. June August 16, 1968 LOG George Wass (center) is welcomed to the SIU's pension roster by Bob Burton (left) and SIU Welfare Director Al Bernstein. Brother Wass sailed as chief electrican and joined the Union in 1945. His last ship was the Steel Fabricator. Brother Burton, a long­ time pensioner, recently returned from a Mexican vacation. To The Editor: An excellent plan for the re­ furbishment of the cities has been put forth by the Building Trad^es unions and this is a start toward making cities of the fu­ ture a fit place in which to live, it may take a year or more, but everything must have a begin­ ning and this is a short time to spend on getting a project un­ derway if it successfully fulfills the dual function of providing better cities and more jobs. It has, of course, taken much too long ti> get around to the task of solving this problem and indeed the problem will not he solved overnight. But at least we have a start and a goal. Of course, an added significance is that a source of potentially skilled workers will be used in areas where they are most needed. Residents of slum areas will he able to find the proper train­ ing necessary to secure a decent job and a living wage. Slum residents will he able to take a real and personal part in the re-. hahilitation of their own neighhorhoods. It will give the un­ employed worker a chance to become a productive wage earn­ er and gain a sense of pride in accomplishment as well. Already, some 2,000 workers have been added to the ranks of labor in over 40 cities across the nation. Another interesting aspect of the new program is the train­ ing the workers will receive and the way in which they will re­ ceive it. The men who need it will have their work week di­ vided between on-site work and specified classroom instruction. This is an ideal approach for those with little or no practical experience hut who, possess basic ability and a willingness to perform a job. The Building Trades have taken a giant step forward and they fully deserve the hearty support of all of us in the or­ ganized labor movement as the program gains momentum the social and economic climate of our nation will improve as well. •4> J A young man will he able to go to school and then work his way up according to his ability. The trade union movement is in a unique position to offer op­ portunities to men seeking em­ ployment. This not only builds useful citizens hut at the same time assures the unions of con­ tinuing new blood in their ranks. More power to the Build­ ing Trades for their splendid efforts. Sincerely, Roy Cfrflingwood •. m •i,, •py Asks Union Support For Food Stamp Bill To The Editm': I see where the House has at last forced itself to pass Rep. Leonor Sullivan's food stamp hill, extending the stamp pro­ gram an additional four years. Not enough has been done for the nation's hungry, hut at least the food stamps make their few food dollars go fur­ ther. On this problem that con­ cerns all thinking people in the nation, Mrs. Sullivan, who has been a friend of the working man and the underprivileged, has sponsored and fought for a bill that is far superior to the Senate-approved measure. I think all labor unions should do all they can to get the Senate to pass the House hill. The day has long since passed when there should he massive hunger anywhere in the world, much less in the United States. Ion Weiner *• V 4 - W' • > « n<r! I fr ''i - m. �Aucuat 16, 1968 t KfioUtro. ^4 An? one with beefs rocjucetcil f:i®ro«jrh proper channels. Everj?f inininsr smocithiy, reports ahlp's |J 1.00 In ship's fund. Kenny j^Ieeted shin's, dolegate by acclamaliph thstf ailMed ship In Llmw .JTAW MAINE (JHuifaon WaAer. f,S Jittie SO'^httimtua, H. Br«««f V&arretsry. 3. McDonald. jCantaiti ••;..lfeat draws mugt-;; ha due to lack of tl!aB „t' or dbpnted ICAMJTO (Site ,S!dwl»\8i :J ' da:;c<8b^tBW, .iSPfiJioiitSt" A wfll tidk S(h>^ :«?«». i»*a olneted' toship'* .... jata-'for ihl«:'yoy;«te.in nsied 'avoryone to :he}». vloiH!» ,nut•^ef-'isiw.' -AtisrtORt,:trhi.!*' hf potts. ;(Aled*)iv,oni»nn^A®U- , .;.-ptdnftman"!'BoerwtMy,:d.. :'3U ;no- heefd 'driliRe; Disensaloti was held • neaalty • catjto, - , IWma&Hi: .yiCTOBT {Hudson V/aleT. yrSysK; Jdne Sr-dihs&Kiaa, Brother .Rsw(Ms; eearewiry. Broker Brinn. No beefs •nt disputed oenctiijie, reixirts ship's delc«ste. Bosun gave lecture on the foundintt of the 8Iu to new tnembets and the bshielitji. 'ere ham today.. ^•^OVBRSBAS:. , (Maritbne umtBeaik June IG—Ohalrwan, Ivair An­ derson t J&cmtsry, "W. Glejrg. Two hum reported Injured, one will have ankle X-rayed when ship pulls into PhUadeli phiii where the: two will be paid off. Kormal pay-off is .in New York. 8ee& to be taken up with patrolman in Philly. Time off to be discussed. In Good and Welfare. suKsrestion was .made that wash^ ing machine be kept clean. FIN/NCIAL REPORTS. The eonatltutlon of the 8IU AtUntie, OuH, Lake* and Inland Waters District makes speeifle provision for safeguarding the membenhip's money and Union flnanees. The constitution requires s detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and ftle auditing emnmittee elected by the membership. All Union records are avaUable at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlsntle, GuH, Lakes and InUnd Waters District are administered in aeeordsnee with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the tnistecs in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. AU expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AU trust fund flnaneial records are avaUable at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts betsreen the Unhm and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Cm>ies of these contracts are posted and svsilsble in all Union halls. If you fed there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as conUined in the contrscta between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified maU. return receipt requested. The pnmer address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 19»0, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, dtber by arriting directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are svaUsble in aU SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboaid ship. Know your contract rigkts, 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 you? contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has trsditionaUy refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes 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 September, 1960, meetings in dl consti^tkmal ports. Ths fssponsibUiW for LOG policy is vested in an edHotlal board wh^ eonstats of the Bxseuthre Board of the Union. The Executiye Bosard miqr ddagate, from among Us ranks, one indiTidual to carry out this rasponsiblHtp. MAIDEN CIlEEjil^ulf Puertd Rico>f May 28.-^Cha{rman, Wi J. Barnes; Secre-i tory; Ov J, Nail. Ship's Delegate, G. «. S Bawell, reports everything okay, no beefs. I In discussion on good and welfare, sug- f SKstions were made about port time. ? Also suggested that ship's delegate see ? mate about washing down the ship, which | hasn't been acnibbed clean since it cai% { ided a cargo. .of--oattle;:;?c;-.:::'- s^..A:\'!r::-'0Svi!ii:' SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers iAtCOA Chairman, M-' P. .Cox; .Setactany.^G.'.l^ii Baere. Ship's Delegate reports therm were no bmfs. There: was a vote of thanks fof bis good work. Since he wm leaving office, : add WilHam it ONewsom was elected^ ® hew Ship's Delate. The steward, dej^rtlhient: received m vote of thanks for: the; good- chow that was alwaya ifeady id brighten up the day. Heading for NeW Orleans, the ship had smooth sailtni^'ltm Ser trip from Rotterdam to Bremci " toNewY5)i1{,.:: / HOHSTON fSea-Land). July lS---<aiair man, R, :E«rebee : Secretary, G. Walter Pew houfj disputed OT in deck depa went. ;DfacuBsion held regarding fs^ Vbte, of thwiks was extended to ;. th| steward department for a job well do TAMARA iSUILDBN (Transport Coffil wercial), June 30—.fJhairman Emie Kol mousky; ^retary. Andrew ,1. Berrj 114.6s in ship's fond. Department del< rates Reported no beefs and no disputeq )T, Brother Eddie Rogg was elected td grve as ship's delate. : i DEL NORTE (Delta). July 14--Chair nan, William B- Ekins; Secretary, Bil faiser. Disputed OT in deck and engim iepartments to be.taken.jUP with board «jg patrolman. $62.80 in ship's fund an 1I24.OO in movie fund. 11 EUIORADO (JVfanagement A Ship>ing) July 21--Chairman. A. Oquendo >ecrefary, Hendrey Ri-ehi. Some dispatec JT in deck department. Matter oi aunoh service to be taken up witl latrolman. . BTONTICEBLO VICTORY (Vlctdrj jftiTiCtfl) MAV 80-~~ChAii'niAn, X Ci'ews ecrctary, Geo. A. O'Berry. Brother C. later . was elected to serve as ship's ei«fate. He report^ that there were no eem and no disputed OT. Very good crew n board and everyone seems very haopy mn though they are on twelve months rticles. - Vote of thanks was extended to enth-e steward department for a )b well done. . ' '" (Bulk Garrlers), July l8-.-0ha!ri iBkiiv W. R.^ThomP-'on; Secretary, Ralph .-Hayes, Borne disputed OT in steward fpartment otbeiwlse no beefe were reby depaftment delegates. Jill VENDOR (Isthmian), June 24 Fred Shaia; Secretary. John Iparcimo. $21.60 in ship's fund, .toiher Anthony S. Ferrara was elected J servB as ship's (fciegate. Motion mode lii' J Aimvc all draws in foreign- pdrm-m ^putdd'oT* G^MOS TRADER (Admahthoa). July A,:G-.iAronicaSeidtotiicKr -"Hb!s;;deicgatd--msm4M ' • ,,Jl.:;::.8sdthgr.;.Balph-3 i: ';mmiseted id' serve -• as Page Fifteen SEAFARERS LOG PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindisy Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS 475 4th Ave., Bklyn. (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich BALTIMORE, Md. 127 River St. (517) EL 4-3616 1216 E. Baltimore St. (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. .. 177 State St. (617) Rl 2-0140 BUFFALO, N.Y. ... 735 Washlnqton St. SIU (716 TL 3-9259 IBU (716 TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewing Ave. SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. - (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. DULUTH, Minn 312 W. 2nd St. (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box 287 415 Main St. (616) EL 7-244! (313) VI 3-4741 HOUSTON, Tex JACKSONVILLE, Fla JERSEY CITY, N.J. MOBILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La NORFOLK, Va. 5804 Canal St. (713) WA 8-3207 2608 Pearl St. (904) EL 3-0987 .. 99 Montgomery St. (201) HE 5-9424 I. South Lawrence St. (205) HE 2-1754 630 Jackson Ave. (504) 529-7546 115 3rd St. (703) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Freemont St. (415) DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Dal Mar (314) CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. (813) 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. .. SOS N. Marine Ave. (213) 834-2528 YOKOHAMA, Japan..Iseye BIdg., Room 101 1-2 Kelgen-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Sept. 10—2:30 p.m. Mohile . . . .Sept 11—2:30 p.m. Wilmington Sept 16—2:00 p.m. San Francisco Sept 18—2:00 p.m. Seattle Sept 20—2:00 p.m. New York .. Sept. 3 2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Sept 3—2:30 p.m. Baltimore . .Sept 4—2:30 p.m. Detroit .... Sept 13—^2:30 p.m. •Houston . .. Sept 9—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans Sept. 10—7:00 p.m. Mobile ... .Sept. 11—7:00 p.m. New York .. Sept. 3—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept. 9—7:00 p.m. Baltimm-e .. Sept 4—7:00 p.m. iiHouston ..Sept. 9—7:00p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit .... Sept. 3—2:00 p.m. Alpena Sept. 3—7:00 p.m. Buffalo . . . .Sept 3—7:00 p.m. Chicago . .. .Sept 3—7:00 p.m. Duluth . . . .Sept 3—7:00 p.m. Frankfort ..Sept 3—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Chicago .. .Sept 10—7:30 p.m. tSault St. Marie Sept 12—7:30 p.m. Buffalo . . . .Sept. 11—7:30 p.m. Duluth .... Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Cleveland ..Sept 13—7:30p.m. Toledo .... Sept. 13—7:30 p.m. Detroit .... Sept. 9—^7:30 p.m. .Milwaukee .Sept. 9—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Sept. 10—5:00 p.m. Mobile .... Sept 11—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Sept. 3—5:00 p.m. Baltimore O'censed and un­ licensed) Sept. 4—5:00 P.m. Norfolk .... Sept. 12—5:00 p.m. Houston . . . Sept. 9—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Regidn Philadelphia Sept. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Sept. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •^Norfolk Sept. 12—10 a.m. & 8'p.m. Jersey City Sept. 9—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies ore to be paid to anyone in any official ' capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumetancee 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 s receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publUbes every six months in the SBAFAREXS LOG s verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members shcnld obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarise themselves with its contents. Any time yon fed any member or officer is sttonpting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods arch as J^ing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RBTIRBD SEAFARERS, Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension beneinion activities, including attendfits have always been encouraged to continue their unk 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 oldtimos cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the kmg-standing Union pffiicy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in emidoyment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. 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 ihe equal rights to which be is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFAEEES POLITICAL ACTIVITT DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the beat interests of themselves, their families and tbeir Unkm. 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 violstcd, sr that he has been denied his eonstitational right of access to Union rscords or in­ formation. he sboold immediatoly notify SIU President Ponl HaU at headquarters by certified msU. retnm receipt roqoested. Kayser-Roth Hosiery Co. Inc. Women's Hosiery Schiapareli, Kayser, Phoenix, Mojud, Supp-hose, Sapphire, Bachelor Girl, Fascination. Men's Hosiery & Underwear Esquire Socks, Bachelors' Friends, Supp-hose, Supp-hose Underwear, Slendo Children's Products Kayser, Fruit of the Loom Mojud. Slippers Jiffies, Mercury (Textile Workers Union of America) ' Brothers and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) ^ White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Gypsum Wallboard, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) <t> Stitzel-Weller DistiUcries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) <1>Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) <I> "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richman (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) ^J> Pioneer Flour MIU (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas Giumarra Grapes (United Farm Workers) Peavy Paper Mill Products (United Papermakers and Paperworkers Union) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) ^1$ Tennessee PackCTs Reelfoot Packing Frosty Mom Valleydale Packers (Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butches Workmen of North America) � 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 August 16, 1968 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FUNDS FOR NEW SHIPS AND RESEARCH REDUCED TO ORIGINAL BUDGET REQUEST GOP SEEKS MODERATE IMAGE WITH NIXON-AGNEW TICKET REPUBLICAN PLATFORMS INCLUDES PLEDGE TO REVERSE US FLAG FLEET DECLINE MAGNUSON ASKS INDEPENDENT MARAD IN KET RECOMMENDATION TO SENATE WORLD SHIPBUILDING SETS NEW RECORD AS US FLAG FLEET DECLINES FURTHER SENATE PASSES STRONG POULTRY BILL; FOOD STAMP CURBS ADDED BY HOUSE AMERICAN LABOR PRAISED FOR EFFORTS ON HOUSING FOR ARGENTINE WORKERS INDEPENDENT MARAD, MIDBODY BILL VITAL TO US MARITIME NEWLY-LICENSED SEAFARER HUDDLESTON FINDS ACTION APLENTY ON VIET VOYAGE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/16/1968 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. 17 1968 Periodicals Seafarers Log