http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1a606b47afd760e40b406976abd5e0df.PDF 124282da014edae8c1830d67bbc0934c PDF Text Text • n SEAFARERSWLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Hall Testifies for SlU Congress Moves Ahead to Enact •« President's New Maritime Program Page 2 i--. .••' •V i,-. , • •" • •.¥'. •• ••'>." J'r;.- h ':• h ^v.r> i-fcVlr- ^ W: V V > Keitli Terpe, president of the SlU of Puerto Rico, tells delegates to the MTD Convention how the problem of non-contiguous areas affect Puerto Rico. Morris Weisberger, SlU vice president, discuss.ed the problems of the non-contiguous areas at the recent meeting of the Maritime Trades Department. MTD Executive Board Raps Lie Detector Tests on Workers... page s •I Conference to Seek Answers to Transport Problems of Non-Contiguous Areas •;! Page 3 Seniority and Membership How to Apply for New Membership Books Page 32 "1. Seafarers' Revised Surgical Schedule if' '(i I Iv?!! Pages 13-20 New Column Seafarers Action Line; Questions from Members II i*'" ij/'l* ' ' - Edward J. Carlough, director of organization for the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, spoke at the MTD Convention and condernned the use of lie detecfors in hiring. See -Page 7 . } t I �SEAFARERS Page Two March, 1970 LOG Congress Moves Swiftly on Maritime Program WASHINGTON—The 91st Congress is moving swiftly to im­ plement President Nixon's broad-ranging new maritime program that would sharply increase the level of new ship construction in U.S. yards, and that would extend the benefits of merchant marine assistance to the tramp, as well as the liner, segment of the fleet. The sense of urgency was apparent in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, chaired by Rep. Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), which wound up its public hearings by taking testimony pn the Administration's plans to extend operating subsidy to the rapidly growing bulk-carrier segment of the fleet, and on proposals to insure increasing cargoes for all American vessels. The same concern for prompt action on the pending legisla­ tion was demonstrated on the other side of Capitol Hill, where the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee, under the chairmanship of Sen. Russell Long (D-La.), held a three-day whirlwind public hearing on all facets of the Administration proposal. It appeared obvious that Congress felt that an ample record had been made in recent years for the need to rebuild and enlarge the U.S.-fiag fleet, and that what was necessary now was legisla­ tive action to put such a program on the statute books. As SIU President Paul Hall said in appearances before both the House and Senate Committees: "The time is long past for talking about the plight of the mari­ time industry; the need is to move forward on a program designed to revitalize the American merchant marine." Commenting on the ship operation aspects of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, Hall, who is also president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, expressed concern for "the devel­ opment of a program for ship operation that will generate expan­ sion of abjections of the U.S. fleet and will be fair and equitable to all classes of operators." "We would have preferred," he added, "that the benefits of this legislation could have been extended to the Great Lakes and fish­ ing fleets." "They are in urgent need of assistance," he told the Committee, and, "It is hoped that when this Committee has completed its" action on the pending legislation, it will immediately turn its attention to the problems of these fleets." Hall said that the new bill recognizes the need for increasing our bulk carrier capacity in light of the fact that eighty-five per­ cent of our commerce today is in the bulk cargo trade. "The extension of the operating subsidies to the bulk-carrier segment of the industry simply brings the 1936 Act up to date. It takes cognizance of the changed trade patterns. It puts the money where the trade is in 1970—not where it was in 1936," Hall said. However, he suggested that the bill should make clear the intent expressed by Maritime Administrator Gibson in response to a question asked during his appearance before the Committee; that intent being, in extending ODS to the bulk trades, to give priority to the operator who has been and is presently engaged in this trade. The MTD President said that once this intent is made clear, "This would prevent those companies presently receiving tax de­ ferment, construction differential subsidies and operating differ­ ential subsidies from using these benefits to enjoy a substantial ad­ vantage over those who have up to this point been operating without this assistance. In other words, the presently unsubsidized operators can catch up, can modernize their ships, and can become competitive: But they must be protected." The present provision in the pending legislation which denies a subsidy to operators who are involved in the ownership of foreign-flag ships is another important area which calls for amendment. Hall said. He continued: "I think we can all agree that, first and foremost, we want to encourage all operators to build ships in American yards and man them with American seamen under the U.S. flag. "However, we cannot increase the American-flag share of the bulk trade if we foreclose the benefits of the new legislation to those operators who presently have both U.S. and foreign-flag ships. Some method must be found to enable these operators to qualify under the new Act, short of requiring them to divest themselves of their foreign holdings. (Continued on Page 21) THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT iiig the Runaway Fkht ; . f J j I ! I I • 5 <!• On its face, the new maritime legislation proposed by the Nixon Administration appears to extend the benefits of merchant marine subsidies to a major portion of the American-merchant marine—to the two-thirds of this industry which operates in the increasingly important bulk-cargo field. For the first time since passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, there is public recognition by the government that the bulk-cargo carriers are just as much a part of the U.S. merchant marine as are the berth-line carriers—and that if we're sincere about wanting to develop this country's full maritime potential, then some consideration is going to have to be shown these operators. Frankly, it's about time. For 34 years, we've operated under a law that extended all of the merchant marine benefits exclusively to the berth-line trades. Fourteen select companies, which together account for less than one-third of the U.S.-fiag fieet, have reaped all of the benefits. The result is that the tramp operator has been forced to subsist on government cargo almost exclusively; he has been priced out of the commercial trade by the denial of any of the sub_sidies extended to the berth-line operator. Now the legislative proposals from the Adminis­ tration seek to remedy this situation, offering to the bulk-cargo trade the same sort of opportunity to compete for commercial cargo that the break-bulk, berthline trade has had for years. Unfortunately, it's not as simple as that. And the reason why it's not simple is that the new subsidy sys­ tem would be tied to an old concept in the maritime law—a provision that says that no operator of American-fiag vessels can qualify for government assistance if he also operates foreign-flag vessels. And it's a fact of life that most of the Americanflag tramp operators also have foreign-flag holdings. The government encouraged many of them to do this when it sold them surplus World War II ships in 1946; the government further encouraged many of these op­ erators to go foreign when it gave them a special tax break on their foreign-fiag earnings; and it forced a lot more into foreign-fiag operations when it Sys­ tematically denied them assistance similar to that en­ joyed by the berth-line operators. In the SIU, we have been consistently opposed to the "runaway-fiag" fieet that has built up over the past 25 years. We have opposed it because it has robbed our members of seafaring jobs, robbed our country of tax dollars, and robbed our nation of the necessary vessels to maintain a strong and adequate merchant marine. Now our members face even further job losses, un­ less the requirements against simultaneous Americanfiag and foreign-fiag operations are eased. If the pres­ ent requirement is allowed to stand, few—if any—of the tramp operators will be able to qualify for the new subsidies, because it's just not reasonable to expect that these operators will get rid of their foreign-fiag holdings in one fell swoop. by PAUL HALL During the course of the House hearings on the maritime program. Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.) proposed that the law be amended by writing in a "grandfather clause"—one that would freeze foreign holdings at their present levels, and that would then permit these operators to expand their American-flag operations by building new ships with government as­ sistance and operating them with government sub­ sidies. It's the kind of compromise that makes sense. It lets an operator know that he can take advantage of the new program, but only if he agrees to go no fur­ ther in terms of undercutting American maritime strength by operating foreign-fiag vessels. He can keep those ships which he now has operating foreign, but he can no longer enlarge that foreign-fiag fieet. What this will mean is that the tramp operators, in the years ahead, will have to give their primary at­ tention to strengthening their American-fiag fieet— and from the point of view of the Seafarer, that means that the growth of these companies will; from this time forward, be concentrated on American-fiag ship­ ping. For years we have looked for some way to bring these ships back under the American flag, so that we would be bringing jobs back to the American sea­ faring trade. This proposal won't accomplish that— but at least it could halt any further flight of our ships to foreign flags, and fjpMQately could lead to the expansion of American-fiag shipping, and with it the creation of new jobs for American seafarers. t .. -ii • if -t ^ ^ 'J i / •i » - '31 �March, 1970 SEAFARERS Page Three LOC ?i Sea-Land Begins Service On Three New Trade Runs The recent addition of three new routes served by SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service Inc. could offer new jobs for Seafarers. The com­ pany recently announced expansion of its operations to include ports-of-call in Jamaica, Korea and the Mediterranean. Sea-Land, based in Eliza­ beth, New Jersey, special­ izes in containerships. The line's 47 vessels call at 34 ports worldwide. In addi­ tion to Gulf and coastal ports, the container ships carry cargo to North Atlan­ tic, British and Continental ports, Canada, The Medi­ terranean and the Far East. The new Mediterranean service will include stops in Cadiz and Genoa with freight feeder connections to Leghorn, Naples, Mar­ seilles and Barcelona. The Korean operation will visit Pusan, Kobe, and Yokahama, on the way to coastal ports and via the Panama Canal to the East Coast. The Jamaica runs will service Kingston, San Juan, Santa Domingo and the Virgin Islands. Conference Seeks to Resofve Many Problems of Non-Contiguous Areas BAL HARBOUR, Fla,— Top officials of labor, industry and government from Alaska, Puerto Rico and Hawaii will seek to resolve problems affect­ ing ocean borne transportation to the three non-contiguous areas at a conference, co-spon­ sored by the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department and the Transportation Institute, in Washington, D.C. next month. The MTD Executive Board took action here to improve and preserve American-flag ship­ ping to the non-contiguous areas without tampering with the Jones Act. This law provides that only American-flag ships can move cargo in the domestic tion of the fleet serving the non­ trades, which includes the non­ contiguous areas. contiguous areas. Both rights, the resolution The MTD Executive Board noted, are now provided ex­ adopted a resolution here call­ clusively to 14 companies en­ ing upon the federal govern­ gaged in foreign trade. The ment to: Nixon Administration's pro­ • Grant federal construction posed new maritime program differential subsidies for the would extend the grants to all building of vessels by operators shipping firms serving foreign who carry cargo to the non­ trade. "This right is needed equally contiguous areas. by that portion of the fleet serv­ • Grant the same operators ing the non-contiguous trade, the right to establish construc­ since it, too, is threatened by tion reserve funds, on which foreign commerce," the resolu­ federal taxes would be deferred, to encourage the maximum in­ tion asserted. Keith Terpe, president of the vestment of private capital in SIU of Puerto Rico, explained the expansion and modemizato the MTD Executive Board that island's problems as they affect American shipping. Terpe said Puerto Rico is dependent upon merchant marine trade from the main­ land "to meet essential needs of life, health and economic development. Foodstuffs, medi­ sition by Walter Kidde & Co., cines, fuel, raw materials and makers of fire alarms and fire other essentials of modem life extinguishers, of United States come to us principally by way Lines. Through a complicated of the sea." series of financial deals, Kidde He said that the potential completed the take over of savings that would be made United States Lines in 1969. available through construction "Events since then make it subsidies and tax deferments clear that the conglomerate did for shippers plying the non-connot swallow up United States tinguous routes would be Lines in order to provide the passed on to the consumer. public with ocean transport," He said that many American the study said. It showed that citizens of Puerto Rico work in October, 1969, United States in the American maritime in­ Lines—now owned by Kidde— dustry, and that growth in the announced it would lease 16 of industry would better their its vessels to Sea-Land, a con- Hves. tainerization firm. Morris Weisberger, an SIU vice-president, and secretaryBig 'U' Layup treasurer of the Sailors Union Just a month later, three of the Pacific, also spoke for more United States Lines ves­ the resolution. sels were sold to Farrell Lines. He said that while both This was followed by the can­ Hawaii and Alaska are heavily cellation of all recent scheduled dependent on ocean transporta­ voyages of the 1,000-passenger tion, both are "excluded from S.S. United States, flagship of the government's programs for the American liner fleet. promoting a modem, efficient, Kidde & Co. is now threaten­ competitive American merchant ing to permanently lay up the marine." "The people of Hawaii," he S.S. United States unless the said, "believe thev have a legit­ federal government pays $4 imate complaint in the fact that million to $5 million a year in their taxes go to pay the cost of subsidies beyond the current construction subsidies for the subsidy rate. American shipping industry, in "It is obvious that the con­ order to make it competitive in glomerate's acquision of U.S. foreign trade — yet the provi­ Lines has severely undermined sions of the present program that line's service to the public," bars them from getting any re­ CTT's Executive Board as­ turn on their taxes, because construction subsidies go only serted. to ships in the foreign trade, and Increasing Dangers not in the regular mainlandThe Conference warned of Hawaii trade." increasing dangers to the econ­ He said Alaska's citizens omy through mergers in the face the same dilemma. future, particularly in the trans­ Weisberger noted that the portation field. development of Alaska's oil re­ "For the transportation in­ serves, considered by some to dustry," the report said, "the be the greatest in the world, merger movement has probably "may hinge on low-cost means for transporting oil to the main­ just begun." land." He said that by aiding Future reports to be issued shippers through construction by the CTT will tell of the subsidies and construction re­ specific impact of merger ac­ serve funds, "we're going to in­ tivity on the trade union move­ crease our chances for full ment, the transportation indus­ development of the Alaska oil (Continued on Page 22) try and the general public. Compulsory Arbitration, Nat'i Emergency'Laws LabeleJ Infringement of Workers Basic Rights ! J BAL HARBOUR, FLA.— Elimination of all "national emergency" legislation and the rejection of compulsory arbitra­ tion and any other form of "forced labor" laws were de­ manded by the Executive Board of the Conference of Transpor­ tation Trades here. "National emergency" strikes, were termed a "myth" by the CTT leadership. This myth, they said in a resolution, has fostered attacks upon the doc­ trine of free collective bargain­ ing "through manipulating the federal government and the Presidency itself." The resolution predicted an attempt would be made by the Administration to broaden "na­ tional emergency" sections of the Taft-Hartley and National Railway Acts, as well as to in­ stitute some form of compulsory arbitration in labor-manage­ ment disputes involving the transportation industry. Would Inflame Unrest "Both propositions are wrongheaded," the resolution asserted. "Both would inflame unrest in labor-management relations, particularly in the transporta­ tion industry. "It is particularly appalling that these proposals spring from a Department of Labor whose Secretary, George P. Shultz, has long contended that strikes seldom create 'national emer­ gencies;' that collective bargain­ ing works best when govern­ ment interferes least," the Conference declared. CTTs' Executive Board called upon the AFL-CIO to work for elimination of all the "national emergency" sections of the TaftHartley and Railway Labor Acts and to oppose all proposals to impose compulsory arbitra­ tion upon free collective bar­ gaining. Compulsory arbitration and "national emergency" clauses were blasted bv«|||p Ex­ ecutive Board as bm^ "in­ fringements upon the funda­ mental rights of American workers and managements to reach just and equitable agree­ ments through free collective bargaining." Soon after the Conference sessions closed, the Administra­ tion announced it would seek Congressional approval of laws to lengthen "cooling off' periods and provide a form of compul­ sory arbitration. The measure, if adopted, would permit a Presidential panel to force workers to accept what the panel felt was the best last offer of either management or a union. Meany Assails Plan The Administration program is aimed exclusively at five transportation industries and their workers' unions — mari­ time, longshore, railroad, air­ line and trucking. AFL-CIO President George Meany immediately called for Congress to reject the proposal. "The AFL-CIO does not be­ lieve nor has it ever believed that the government should be permitted to set the terms of collective bargaining agreements in private industry," Meany as­ serted. "We do not think it is compatible with the principles of democracy to compel em­ ployes to work on terms which are imposed on them by the government." Meany stressed that the Fed­ eration has "always opposed and will continue to oppose any scheme of compulsory arbitra­ tion, no matter what Adminis­ tration proposes it and regard­ less of whether it is openly labeled as compulsory arbitra­ tion." Conglomerates Hit In another major piece of action, the Conference, which consists of 27 unions in the transportation industry, includ­ ing the SIU, rapped the "tidal wave" of corporate mergers into conglomerates. The merger activity, now eliminating companies at a rec­ ord pace, is suffocating the free enterprise system and seriously threatening the welfare of the American worker and consum­ er, the Conference reported. The warning against the threat involved in accelerated merger activity was issued in a report, "Conglomerates: Con­ centration, Collusion, Control." The 157-page document is the first in a series being developed by the CTT on the changing patterns of corporate America, according to C. L. Dennis, Con­ ference chairman and president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks. "The threat of conglomerates is real for all Americans," the study found. "It is particularly real, and particularly menacing, when it touches the transporta­ tion industry—a vital nerve cen­ ter in modern America." Merger mania, the report said, reached a peak in 1968, and was running 6 percent above that record rate during the first nine months of 1969. This has resulted in fewer and fewer corporations controlling an increasingly larger share of the nation's economy, the report said. Impact of Mergers Of America's nearly 300,000 corporations, 2,593 — or less than 1 percent—control 86 per­ cent of the assets and receive 88 percent of the net profits, the report revealed. Of the nation's 194,000 man­ ufacturing corporations, 87 held from 40 to 45 percent of all the country's corporate manu­ facturing assets in 1969. Profits of these same 87 industrial giants equaled the total profits of all other manufacturing com­ panies. Mergers are having a strong impact on the transportation in­ dustry, the CTT report showed. Nine conglomerates acquired 95 companies directly involved in transportation between 1961 and 1968, the study noted. The Conference report gave several detailed examples of the ruthlessness of a conglomerate toward a new acquisition. It showed the history of the acqui­ �SEAFARERS Page Four March, 1970 LOG Aboard the Merrimac Three More Seafarers Make It ,'4 Upgraded Engineer Total Hits 372 Three more Seafarers have been graduated from the School of Marine Engineering spon­ sored jointly by the SIU and MEBA-District 2. Following successful comple­ tion of the comprehensive train­ ing program offered by the school, and having passed their coast guard examinations, the three men became licensed en­ gineers. The total number of Seafarers who have been graduated from the School now stands at 372. Drury Clyde Kendrick, 34, joined the SIU in 1959 and sailed in the engine department as an FOWT before entering the School in October. He grad­ uated on March 2 with a Third Assistant Engineer's License. A native of Mobile, Alabama, Brother Kendrick served in the Marine Corps from 1953 until 1956. David Vernon Merriken, 21, received his Temporary Third Assistant Engineer's License on February 10. He joined the Union in the Port of New York in 1967 and in that same year graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He sailed as a wiper and FWT before entering the engineering school in October. James William Edson, 23, is a native of Virginia and now makes his home in Norfolk. He joined the SIU in 1965 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the engine department as a wiper. A graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brother Edson entered the engineering school the end of last year and received his Temporary Third Assistant Engineer's License on February 27. He served in the Marine Reserves from 1964 un­ til 1967. Kendrick Merriken Edson Leniency on Temporary Visas Opposed by Labor Federation WASHINGTON—The AFLCIO has voiced its opposition to proposals in Congress that would "weaken" the Immigra­ tion and Nationality Act's pro­ visions dealing with admittance of aliens on temporary visas. Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller testified against sections of two House bills that would remove a requirement that such aliens, defined as hav­ ing "no intention of abandon­ ing" their homelands, be ad­ mitted only for temporary jobs. In testimony presented by Legislative Representative Ken­ neth Meiklejohn to a House Judiciary subcommittee, Bie­ miller made it clear that his views were limited only to sec­ tions dealing with temporary visas in the bills being consid­ ered. These are the only sections on which the subcommittee is currently holding hearings. Should hearings be held pn other provisions in the bills, Biemiller noted, the AFL-CIO would also like to present further views. Biemiller cited previous tes­ timony in opposition to expand­ ing temporary visas given by Assistant Secretary of Labor Arnold Weber on behalf of the Administration. Weber opposed the sections of the bills on grounds they would "adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers" and "deny, often on a long-term basis, pro­ tection of the temporary alien both as a worker and potential citizen." Bernard Gabor, a 2nd Assistant Engineer aboard the Merrimac, takes a break on deck while the ship is in New York. Brother Gabor earned his license after training at the SlU-MEBA sponsored School of Marine Engineering. He passed Coast Guard exam with flying colors. Call on Congress to Act Now Bo/d Improvement of Soda!Security Held Essential for Nations Elderly "A cost of living mechanism ment that men who retire at 62 would be a good first step only must compute their average if it is clear public policy that earnings by including years up benefits will be adjusted upward to 65—a requirement that low­ periodically in addition to cost ers retirement benefits exces­ of living adjustments," the sively. council said. • Ending deductions from Its program also called for: assistance payments for recipi­ • Increasing the minimum ents whose incomes are so low benefit to $90 for a single per­ that their social security bene­ son and $135 for a couple with fits must be supplemented by a further increase in 1972 to public assistance, as well as $120 and $180 respectively. ending deductions for injured The present minimums are $64 workers receiving workmen's for a single person and $96 for compensation. a couple. • Financing the medical in­ • Improvements in widows' surance part of Medicare, now benefits; higher benefits for paid for partly by the retiree, those who retire before age 65; through contributions paid dur­ permitting a retiree's benefits to ing the beneficiary's working be based upon his highest 10 years, in the same way hospital years' earnings out of any 15 insurance is now financed. consecutive years after 1950. • Expansion of the present SIU WELFARE, PENSION & VACATION PLANS • Raising the amount of in­ insurance coverage under Medi­ come a person can earn and Cash Benefits Paid care to include the cost of pre­ still get full Social Security scription drugs, and expi^ ision benefits; increasing the lump­ Report Period January 1, 1970-January 31, 1970 of the entire program to in­ sum death payment from $225 clude persons under 65 who Number of Amount to $500; and improvements in are receiving disability benefits Benefits Paid disability benefits. through Social Security. SEAFARERS' WELFARE PLAN • Elimination of the require• Increasing the earnings 13 Scholarship $ 2,960.75 Cheering Them Up base on which Social Security 2,035 49,069.76 Hospital Benefits taxes are paid from its present 25 68,005.00 Death Benefits $7,800 level to $9,000 imme­ 145 578.00 Medicare Benefits .. 21 diately and $15,000 in 1972. 4,100.00 Maternity Benefits Medical Examination Increasing the general reve­ 1,186 35,592.64 Program nue contribution to Social Se­ 1,595 75,303.64 Dependent Benefits curity gradually until the federal (Average $472.12) government is paying one-third 645 9,444.36 Optical Benefits of the costs of the present em­ 682 6,823.35 Meal Book Benefits ployer-employee paid program. 4,017 31,664.00 Out-Patients Benefits The council expressed grati­ SUMMARY OF WELFARE fication that Congress enacted a 10,364 283,541.50 BENEFITS PAID 15 percent across-the-board in­ SEAFARERS' PENSION PLANcrease in Social Security bene­ 27 15,670.00 BENEFITS PAID fits last year, but emphasized SEAFARERS' VACATION PLANthat lawmakers recognized that 2,194 1,312,394.43 BENEFITS PAID much greater improvements (Average $598.17) were needed. TOTAL WELFARE, PENSION & "Enactment of the 15 percent VACATION BENEFITS PAID increase," • the statement con­ 12,585 1,611,605.93 Keiko Nakategawa, secretary at the SIU hall in Yokohama, brightens THIS PERIOD cluded, "must not be an end but up the day for Seafarers W. H. Rogers, A. H. Duggan, and I. Bouzin who are presently laid up at the new Bluff Hospital in Yokohama. oiily the beginning." BAL HARBOUR, Fla.— Congress must enact "bold re­ form and not patchwork" legis­ lation to provide the nation's elderly "with the dignified se­ cure retirement they deserve," the AFL-CIO declared. The federation's Executive Council urged quick action on "major improvements" in Social Security and Medicare proposed in bills introduced by Repre­ sentative Jacob H. Gilbert (DN.Y.) and Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr. (D-N.J.). On Social Security, a council statement called for an imme­ diate 20 percent across-theboard increase in benefits (in­ cluding the 15 percent enacted in late 1969) to be followed by an additional 20 percent in­ crease in two years. Thereafter, the council said, benefits should be adjusted in accordance with an appropriate measure of increases in wage levels "so beneficiaries can par­ ticipate in the increased stand­ ard of living they made possi­ ble." h it-^J �March, 1970 SEAFARERS Page Five High Seas Incidents Continue MTD Report Urges BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment is seeking federal leg­ islation to ban the use of all "liedetecting" devices, based on a comprehensive MTD study which revealed that growing numbers of American workers are being coerced into submit­ ting to polygraph tests. The MTD report, "The 'Lie Detector'—Guilty Until 'Pro­ ven' Innocent," showed that hundreds of thousands of peo­ ple are forced to take such tests by employers, prospective em­ ployers or law enforcement agencies. If they refuse to take the test, it is frequently interpreted as a sign of guilt. If the worker agrees to take the test, the re­ sults will be determined by many factors that have no relation­ ship to "truthfulness" or "lying. Use of the polygraph is in­ creasing despite a massive array of evidence that show it to be totally lacking in credibility. For example: • Polygraph results have al­ ways been excluded as evidence by criminal or civil courts throughout the land. • The National Labor Rela­ tions Board has consistently ruled against companies that have used "lie detector" coer­ cion against workers seeking to organize a union. • In known cases where an employee was disciplined or dis­ charged on the basis of poly­ graph results or refusal to sub­ mit to the test, arbitration has always resulted in a decision against the company. • Legislative opinions against the inherent invasion of privacy involved in such tests have brought laws prohibiting employers from using them in a dozen states and several cities. The use of the polygraph, the MTD study declared, "runs counter to Constitutional guar­ antees against illegal search and seizure, and is contrary to the Constitution's safeguard against self-incrimination." "The use of the 'lie detector' " the report asserted, "flaunts America's historic concept that the accused is innocent until proven guilty—in point of fact, the 'lie detector' presumes guilt unless and until the subject can 'clear' himself." The MTD board called for several interim steps pending federal prohibition of the poly­ graph. The board urged: • An all-out campaign in the 1970's for enactment of state laws prohibiting the use of "lie detecting" devices. Seven of the dozen states that have outlawed use of the polygraph have acted within the past five years, all with vigorous trade union sup­ port. Yet, 38 states and the Dis­ trict of Columbia, the seat of national government, still per­ mit their use. • A campaign to institute anti-polygraph clauses in col­ lective bargaining agreements. LOG Detectors I House Committee Will Open Hearings On Illegal Seizure of U.S. Tunaboats "Many times," their report continued, "collective bargain­ ing rights for workers repre­ sented by unions have paved the way for legislative rights for all Americans." • Vigorous prosecution, through grievance and arbitra­ tion procedures, of any cases involving the use of polygraphs or an employee's right to refuse to take such a test. "Courts, arbitrators and un­ employment compensation boards have used strong lan­ guage in denunciation of poly­ graphs and in defense of work­ ers who exercise their rights not to be compelled to the indignity of their use. If every such case is prosecuted to the maximum extent, management might even­ tually—if reluctantly—abandon the practice on the ground that it cannot win." In calling for all-inclusive leg­ islation by the Congress, the MTD leadership noted that such a statute would achieve sub­ stantially more than a multiplic­ ity of state laws by guarantee­ ing protection to ali Americans. "Federal legislation would offer safeguards to those un­ touched by state laws—particu­ larly public employees," the study noted. The executive board took harsh exception to the justifica­ tion of polygraph testing in the name of "national security," calling it, "a loophole through which the unscrupulous investi­ gator can squirm to enlarge the area of this activity." "Since the 'lie detector' is so clearly violative of Constitu­ tional rights—and since it is so clearly an unreliable device for the measuring of truth or decep­ tion—it has no place in Ameri­ ca, not even in government," the board report said. "It sim­ ply does not make sense to say that the polygraph is unconsti^ tutional and unreliable, but that 'national security' justifies its use, for it is just as unconstitu­ tional and unreliable in those circumstances as in any others." WASHINGTON, D. C.—• The Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has announced his intention to hold hearings on the recent illegal seizures of United States fishing vessels on the high seas by Latin Ameri­ can governments who claim a 200-mile offshore territorial jurisdiction. Congressman Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md) also said that he would introduce a bill de­ manding the return of all United States vessels on loan to nations that illegally seize American vessels. Garmatz made the announcements fol­ lowing the seizure of the tunaboat Day Island on February 25 by the Ecuadorian gunboat 25 De Julio in waters 25 miles off the coast of Ecuador. "This is the third American tunaboat illegally seized since February 14 of this year," Gar­ matz said, "and the Latin Amer­ ican nations responsible for these piratical acts have fined American owners a total of $64,722 in less than two weeks. We still don't know how much Ecuador will fine the Day Island owners." The Day Island was pre­ viously seized by Ecuador on December 10, 1968 and the owners were icquired to pay $81,975 for release of the vessel. "In addition to defying the rights of United States citizens on the high seas, this insulting and dangerous situation is com­ pounded by the fact that the 25 De Julio is a former United States naval vessel now on loan to Ecuador," Garmatz said. The chairman said the gunboat is the former U.S.S. Enright, a high speed personnel carrier on a destroyer hull. "Ironically enough," he added, "the 25 De Julio visited San Diego on a good will tour the week before the latest seizure." They Came to Meet Daddy -«a»- ^ " These two charming young ladies were waiting on the dock when the Transindiana tied up at the Seatrain dock in Weehauken, New Jersey. Their daddy. Luciano Ortiz, sails on the vessel as wiper. Enjoying ice cream in the galley are Lorraine Ortiz, 10, and sister Annie, 5. hearings, but the Committee most other maritime powers. The chairman said that—in addition three countries are all operating to considering the bill proposing former United States vessels on recall of American vessels—the a loan or lease basis. During hearings would consider other 1969, 14 American-owned forms of retaliatory action, such tunaboats were seized by Latin as economic sanctions, embar­ American nations and fined a goes against fishery imports of total of $96,000. offending nations, and possible "We have been tr>'ing for other actions. fifteen years," Garmatz said, "to The bill, introduced by Gar­ bring these Latin nations to the matz and co-sponsored by other conference table, so that this Republican and Democratic entire problem of fishing rights members of his committee, can be resolved. But these ef­ would require the President to forts have been futile. It is es­ recall those United States ves­ sential for the United States to sels being operated under ex­ bear down and get tough, in pired loans by any nation that , order to protect American fish­ illegally seizes an American ermen and to assert our nation's fishing vessel. It also proposes sovereign rights in international to require the Secretary of the waters." Navy to recall other United When the Garmatz Commitee States naval vessels now being threatened economic sanctions operated under valid loans by last year, Peru, Ecuador and anv offending nation. If the Chile did meet with the United legislation became law, the Sec­ States last August at Buenos retary of the Navy would be re­ Aires, Argentina. The prelim­ quired to terminate the ship inary talks brought no results loans by giving a 30-day notice and, Garmatz said, the three to the country involved. new seizures in February indi­ Although existing law pro­ cate a lack of sincerity. vides the Secretary of the Navy The three latest seizures were; discretionary authority to recall • February 14, 1969—Ecua­ such vessels, the Defense De­ dor seized the American tuna partment has not used that au­ thority—despite persistent re­ vessel. City of Panama, 17 miles quests from members _ of off the Ecuadorian coast. The Congress. The Garmatz bill owners paid $49,650 for release of the vessel. would force recall action. • February 23, 1969—Peru The United States claims a 3-mile offshore territorial juris­ seized an American tuna vessel. diction and a 12-mile exclusive Western King, 30 miles off the fishing zone. Peru, Chile and Peruvian coast. The owners Ecuador claim a 200-mile ex­ paid $15,072. • February 25, 1969—Ecua­ clusive fishing zone, not recog­ nized by the United States or dor seized the Day Island. Panama Says Control Over Ocean Extends 200-Mlles from Shores ROME—Panama, a favorite nation of runaway-flag ship op­ erators, claims territorial juris­ diction over an area of ocean more than nine times larger than its land area, according to figures released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Panama's land area measures only 29,201 square miles but the country claims that it has sovereign rights over an area of open sea in the Caribbean and Pacific that measures 274,390 square miles. The figures compiled by the United Nations were part of a new survey of territorial sea lim­ its and fishery zone claims made by 106 countries. Panama is one of eight South and Central American nations that claim sovereign territorial rights over sea zones stretching 200 nautical miles out from their shores. Claims Cause Friction The claims of these countries have been the cause of constant friction for more than 20 years between the U.S. Pacific Coast tuna fleet, which fishes in the area as part of the high seas recognized by the United States, and the Latin countries, who do not adhere to accepted interna­ tional law covering territorial seas. Recently, U.S. tunaboats fish­ ing in the area have been at­ tacked by the navies of these nations, and on several occa­ sions, American fishermen have been shot at and severely in­ jured. Other South and Central American states claiming a 200mile limit are Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicara­ gua, Uruguay and Peru. The United Nations survey shows that Communist China, along with the Soviet Union and 38 other countries, claims a 12mile territorial seas zone. The United States, along with Great Britain, France, Japan, Canada and 24 other countries, claims a three-mile limit. Tradition says that the United States, as did many other coun­ tries, arrived at the use of a three-mile limit because this was the effective range of shorebased cannon used during the17th Century. I /i �March, 1970 As Unemployment Mounts; Aboard the Robin Goodfellow AFL-CIO Executive Council Urges Boost in Nutions Sugging Economy BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—"A decisive change in national eco­ nomic policy" is needed to slow the rise in prices "without a growing army of unemployed," the AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ cil said. The council charged that the Administration's policy of "se­ vere economic restraint" isn't working. Tight money and high inter­ est rates have had a "devastat­ ing impact on homebuilding" but haven't halted the inflation­ ary expansion of business in­ vestment in new plants and ma­ chines, the council noted. "Skyrocketing interest rates ... in the guise of fighting in­ flation" have themselves been a major cause of higher prices. And after more than a year of the Administration's eco­ nomic medicine, "America is now confronted by both an eco­ nomic slump and rapidly rising prices." The council cited the mount­ ing evidence of an economic downturn — higher unemploy­ ment, cuts in working hours and weekly earnings, a lack of suffi­ cient job opportunities for a growing labor force. Warning Sounded It warned that the impact of rising unemployment falls hard­ est on the least skilled, the most recently hired and young peo­ ple. "The government's programs to encourage employment of the hard-core jobless, especially mi­ nority-group workers, are being undermined and threatened with destruction," the council stressed. Seafarer Hannibal Cited for Service Among the Young An SIU member of 27 years standing, Seafarer Roberto Han­ nibal has been awarded a spe­ cial citation for outstanding service rendered to the commu­ nity in which he lives. Brother Hannibal, who makes his home in the Borough of the Bronx, has been putting in a ^eat deal of time and effort— in between sailings—working for the Morrisania Youth and Community Service Center and the Morris Avenue Community Association, both of which are part of the Youth Program of the City of New York. The ef­ forts of public-minded citizens like HannibaL are responsible for providing wholesome out­ lets for youngsters and keeping them out of mischief. His work and dedication were recognized last month when he received a Citation of Honor, signed by Mayor John V. Lind­ say. The citation, dated Decem­ ber 14, 1969, was presented on behalf of the Volunteer Co-ordi­ nating Council of New York. A change in policy is needed "without delay," it declared. "Selective measures, aimed at restraining the specific causes of inflationary pressures, should be adopted. Homebuilding — par­ ticularly low- and middle-in­ come housing—should be pro­ vided with immediate federal assistance." Among specific measures, the Executive Council urged: • Direct restraints by the Federal Reserve System on in­ flationary business loans for new plant and equipment. • Federal curbs on business mergers which are concentrat­ ing economic power in "a nar­ rowing group of giant compa­ nies and banks." • A congressional review of monetary machinery and poli­ cies "to achieve much-needed reform." • Practical, selective steps to hold down sharply rising costs of physician fees, hospital charges, auto and property in­ surance and housing costs." The council stressed the need for "immediate assistance" to homebuilding, warning that high interest and mortgage rates have put decent housing "out of the reach of even middle-in- come working people" as well as intensifying the serious short­ age of low-income housing. To meet this crisis, the coun­ cil said: "The federal government should provide direct loans for the creation of low- and mod­ erate-income housing. "Congress should direct the Federal Reserve to buy up to $5 billion of government-guaran­ teed housing obligations. "A portion of the GI Life In­ surance Fund should be ear­ marked for veterans' mortgage loans at reasonable interest rates. "Congress should require that "a portion of bank trust ac­ counts, including pension funds, should be invested in govern­ ment-guaranteed mortgages to qualify for tax exemption." The council reiterated the AFL-CIO's position that, if the President determines that con­ trols are necessary, labor will cooperate "so long as such re­ straints are equitably placed on all costs and incomes—includ­ ing all prices, profits, dividends, rents and executive compensa­ tion, as well as employes' wages and salaries." These two graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point pose for a photo aboard the Robin Goodfellow after the vessel tied up in Bayonne, N.J., following a four-month trip to the Far East. Left to right are Anthony Keelen and Mike Ziobro. Both are wipers who plan to attend the SIU upgrading school for FOWT. V Rep. Carey Urges: U.S. Maritime Commitment Should Equal Space Dollars WASHINGTON—A New York Congressman urged that the United States spend more money to develop maritime in­ dustries needed to cope with rising population. Rep. Hugh L. Carey (D- N.Y.) called for an investment in maritime affairs "at least equal to our commitment in outer space." He said that such a program—to develop Ameri­ can potential in shipping, ship­ building, fishing and oceanog­ raphy—is vital to our future. Speaking at a luncheon spon­ Atlantic, Gulf A Inland Waters District sored by the 7.5-million-memFebruary 1, 1970 to February 28, 1970 ber AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Carey noted that DECK DEPARTMENT the federal government will / . TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED on BEACH spend $3.4 billion on the space > ^ . All Groups All Groups All Groups program and only $333 mil­ /•I Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B lion on the maritime program in Boston 0 6 1 1 0 2 1 fiscal 1971. New York 103 199 138 87 71 41 3 Philadelphia 12 135 71 16 8 7 0 "I wonder how many more Baltimore 37 72 135 21 23 7 12 manned space flights to the Norfolk 23 26 32 17 13 4 14 Jacksonville ..... 22 45 43 24 3 18 14 moon will be necessary," Carey Tampa 13 18 35 21 14 17 4 asked, "before the American Mobile 42 35 74 36 29 13 1 New Orleans 6 69 73 64 people wake up to the fact that 55 - 28 8 Houston 98 102 65 54 39 52 74 these feats . . . add little to our Wilmington 36 34 12 74 69 50 22 national wealth." San Francisco ... 89 90 101 100 17 82 55 Seattle 16 1 54 55 43 32 20 By comparison, he said, mar­ Totals 733 868 562 570 129 432 404 itime has a potential for bring­ ing raw materials to American ENGINE DEPARTMENT industries, carrying finished REGISTERED on BEACH products to consumers around TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED • All Groups All Groups All Groups the globe, strengthening U. S.' Port Class A Class B Class A Class B Class A ClaasB Class C defenses, improving the balance 6 . 0 Boston ...... 3 4 0 0 0 169 152 of payments and "sustaining life New York ... 13 106 62 72 113 29 19 Philadelphia . 2 9 13 4 5 on this planet." 56 70 Baltimore ... 4 21 49 21 37 25 37 The Congressman continued: Norfolk 2 17 7 11 23 18 48 Jacksonville . 19 1 8 13 39 "By the year 2000, just 30 10 16 Tampa 4 17 6 11 16 58 60 years from now, the world's Mobile 1 33 21 14 33 122 4 2 New Orleans 48 35 46 103 population will have doubled. 96 108 26 Houston .... 51 28 46 72 To serve that huge army of peo­ 11 22 17 37 Wilmingfton .. 25 46 20 96 62 41 85 San Francisco ple will require a doubling of 42 96 63 18 0 19 37 Seattle_^^^_;_^ 33 26 39 our industrial effort and the 764 548 135 Totals 434 439 626 283 doubling of our output of food and fiber—at least doubling and \RD DEPARTMENT possibly more, because we do REGISTERED on BEACH not yet provide adequate food TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups All Groups1 or clothing or shelter for the Class A CIMS B Port OaasC Class A Class B Class A Class B world's population. 0 2 6 Boston 1 0 1 0 95 153 9 39 New York 34 74 64 "This growth will be beyond 12 17 0 Philadelphia 5 8 10 9 anything our land resources, 70 118 6 9 Baltimore 14 44 14 43 alone, can support. We will 24 6 14 Norfolk 5 20 35 30 24 8 16 Jacksonville 8 5 16 have to turn to the oceans—for 7 13 4 11 8 Tampa 6 10 food, for medicines, for mineral 39 76 1 10 Mobile 29 17 16 64 40 5 19 wealth to replace the land-based 39 New Orleans .... 22 52 vi 37 116 31 37 35 63 Houston .... 34 resources which are already in­ 12 10 19 25 18 24 Wilmington 32 adequate to meet today's needs, 73 66 34 59 66 55 San Francisco ... 73 16 12 25 11 32 Seattle 42 13 and which are being depleted 496 673 153 254 Totals 408 273 368 at an alarming rate." DISPATCHERS REPORT I �March, 1970 SEAFARERS Nixon Plan Eases Assistance To Import-Injured Employees WASmNGTON—President Nixon has asked Congress to make it easier for workers and companies hurt by rising im­ ports to qualify for government assistance. Under the restrictive stand­ ards of the 1962 trade law, and the rigid interpretation of the U.S. Tariflf Commission, it was only this month that the first groups of workers were declared eligible for benefits to compen­ sate them for loss of jobs. The Administration proposed that the standards be relaxed somewhat by requiring only a showing that increased imports were a "substantial cause"— rather than the "primary cause" —of the hardship. And the in­ crease in imports would no longer have to be related to a prior tariff reduction. It also asked Congress to put the decision on whether to grant relief to workers or companies in the hands of the President rather than the Tariff Commis­ sion. The commission's role would be limited to furnishing "factual information" to the White House. At the same time, the Presi­ dent urged a continuation of the nation's policy of "freer world trade." He warned that greater curbs on imports would result in retaliation against American exports "and both sides would lose." In the area of easing require­ ments for relief from hardships resulting from freer trade, Nixon proposed a change in the "escape clause" of the 1962 law, which is supposed to bring about temporary tariff increases when an industry is adversely affected. The President acknowledged the growth in protectionist sen­ timent in the United States and expressed the hope that the pro­ posals for easing requirements for government help to workers and industries would overcome some objections to liberal trade. He termed the problem of textile imports "a special cir­ cumstance that requires special measures," adding: "We are now trying to per­ suade other countries to limit their textile shipments to the United States. In doing so, how­ ever, we are trying to work out with our trading partners a rea­ sonable solution which will al­ low both domestic and foreign producers to share equitably in the development of the U.S. market." Page Seven LOG Poor Mired in Poverty; Nixon Welfare Plan Critkhed; New Approath Soaght for Needy BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—The AFL-CIO called for a "bold new approach" to public welfare so that needy families "can live in decency." The federation's Executive Council took a critical look at the Nixon Administration's wel­ fare reform proposal, crediting it for good intentions but fault­ ing it for proposing "grossly in­ adequate" benefits and "unac­ ceptable" features that would subject the poor to exploitation and leave them mired in pov­ erty. Under the Administration's proposals, now being considered by the House Ways and Means Committee, a family of four with no wage earner would re­ ceive a federal payment of $1,600 a year and be eligible for food stamps. States would have the option of supplementing the federal payment. Families with very low earn­ ings would be able to keep the first $720 a year of earned in­ come without reduction of bene­ fits. Thereafter, the federal pay­ ment would be reduced 50 cents for each dollar earned. Able bodied adults, including mothers In addition to the grievances and contract questions which are settled by patrolmen at sign-offs and sigri-ons, and by the SlU Contract Enforcement Department, Headquarters in New York receives communications from Sea­ farers seeking contract interpretations. These communications cover the range of working conditions, pension and welfare questions and other related subjects affecting Seafarers. Because many of these questions would be of general interest to the membership. Headquarters has arranged to have the questions and answers published regularly in the LOG. The following question was received relating to the availability of heat and hot water aboard ship. Question; What does the union contract provide in the event that heat and/or hot water are not available aboard ship? of school-age children, would be ment stressed the need for a required to take jobs or job fully federal welfare program, training as determined by the "with adequate payments" based Labor Department. solely on need. This would replace the pres­ It said the proposed payment ent AFDC program — Aid to level of the Administration plan Families with Dependent Chil­ would provide higher payments dren. to less than 20 percent of fam­ Persons without minor chil­ ilies now receiving AFDC bene­ dren would be eligible for as­ fits. "Moreover," the council sistance only if they were old, noted, "since it fails to provide blind or disabled. In those for periodic updating, payments cases, the federal benefit would might be held at present subpoverty levels indefinitely while be $90 a month. The Executive Council state­ living costs continued to climb." Urge Medical Fee Controls To Curb Overcharging Abuses BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—The AFL-CIO has called for "im­ mediate, effective controls" on fees charged by doctors and nursing homes under Medicare and Medicaid programs in light of a recent government report. The report, prepared by the Senate Finance Committee's staff, showed that Blue Cross, Blue Shield and other medical insurance carriers have let doc­ tors charge the programs more for specific services than the companies pay doctors on be­ half of their own clients. The report listed thousands of doctors and doctors' groups who received more than $25,000 in payments from Medicare and Medicaid in 1968, including scores who received more than $100,000. The committee's staff, which also exposed other abuses of and defects in Medicare and Medi­ caid, said that reforms are ur­ gently needed to reduce costs because the "programs are in serious financial trouble." An AFL-CIO Executive Council statement said the re­ port shows "how many doctors and other health providers and insurance companies have ex­ ploited weaknesses in the Medi­ care and Medicaid law for ex­ orbitant financial gain." The council noted that Medi­ care and Medicaid were enacted with the strong support of labor "to provide urgently needed medical care for the elderly and the poor who could not afford to pay for it out of their meager incomes." The programs have enabled millions of Americans to obtain needed medical care and they have been "conscientiously ad­ ministered" by responsible gov­ ernment agencies. SEAFARERSmLOG March. 1970 • Vol. XXXil. No. 3 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL, Preeident EARL SHEFARD CAL TANNER Exec. Viee-Pree, Vice-Preeident LINDSEY WILLIAMS AL KERR Vice-President Sec.-Treai. ROBERT MATTHEWS AL TANNER Vice-Preeident Vice-Preeident Pabllihed monthly at 810 Rhode liland Artnne N.E., Washington, D. C. 20018 by the Seafar­ ers International Union, Atlantic, Golf, Label and Inland Waten District, AFL-CI8, 675 Fairth Avinee, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. HYaelnth 9-6600. Second elait yeitaie paid at Waihlnitoni, D. C. POSTIIASTER'S ATTENTION: Feral 3579 •ardi ihoild be tent to Seafareri International Union, Atlantle, Gait, Lahei and Inland Water. Dlitrlit, AFL-CIO, 675 Fairth Annai, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Answer: The answer to this question is contained in Section 43, Articles I and 2 of the NEW STANDARD FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT. This Section provides that room allowance, at the rate of $ 10.50 per day, shall be allowed when heat is not furnished in cold weather and when the outside temperature is 65° or lower for 8 consecutive hours. This same room allowance, $10.50 per day, will also be allowed when hot water is not available in the crew's quarters for twelve or more consecutive hours. In order to qualify for this allowance the following must be done on an individual basis by Seafarers claiming the allowance: • An immediate report must be made to the Department Delegate and the Chief Engineer. • Each Seafarer must maintain a written record of the beef which in­ cludes the date, time of day and the temperature. • All heat and hot water beefs should be submitted on an individual y- basis. ANVTIME-AMYWHERE ^ MEANS NOM0RESHIP6 �Page Ejght SEAFARERS March, 1970 LOG KiJiMJM k|Sreat hammerhead sharks like this one have been known to attack human beings. Though not so noticeable here, thd shark's head is shaped like a tWb-sided hai^^ HE DECK was slippery from the storm and in a sudden lurch of the ship, the deckhand fell into the sea. > He called for help but no one hehrd him. ^ ^me days later, after a long struggle, fisher­ men caught a white shark. I They slit him open and among the many ob­ jects in the shark's stomach was a human arm and M" leg. They-were the only remains of the seaman who fell overboard. ; It's a gory tale but although this particular one vis fictional, it is far from a fantastic tale. Sharks are ferocious creatures, perhaps the most fearsome alive, and they are from birth, fully equipped to be killers. Seafarers daily come into contact with elements presentifig a potential tragedy such as the one deascribed above. ft With this possibility in mind, they should %now the enemy they may encounter—his strucmire. habits, patterns of attack, and most of all, mdiat will drive him off. ' > An article in the National Observer reports. "experts say that more shark attacks occurred during World War II, when vessels were tor­ pedoed and their crews tossed into the ocean, than all the seashore incidents in history." Unfortunately, the shark is an unpredictable killer and much of the data on attack and protec­ tion must be taken with this unpredictable nature in mind. Historically, sharks are among the oldest crea­ tures alive today. They are prehistoric animals. Thomas Helm in his book "Shark," published in 1961, reports that some of the species date back as far as three hundred million years. At that time there were sharks so gigantic that the small­ est of their teeth was as big as a man's hand. These creatures were over one hundred feet long. The shark is not a bony fish but rather his skeleton is merely a cartilaginous structure which disintegrates soon after his death. Also, the shark, unlike most fishes, has no swimbladder. This means he cannot stay sus­ pended in water if he stops swimming. He must keep moving all the time if he does not want to sink to tfie bottom of the ocean, It seems then, that from the moment they enter the sea world until the day they die, many species of shark ]^t no sleep and little rest. Often, sharks have been known to circle their victims. This may be due to the shark's fins which allow him to turn but do not let him stop short. In Other >yords, he has no brakes. The skins of most sharks are very rough and can cause severe injuries if brushed against. Large pieces of flesh can be ripped right off by the sharp skin of the shark. It is interesting to note that, like mammals, most sharks giye birth to live young. But unlike mammals, they have ho motherly instincts. As soon as the young shark is born he must immediately go out on his own, something he is ablp to do since he is bom with a full set of teeth. In fact, he should get away from Mamma fast, since she may make a meal of him if she is hungTSome sharks lay eggs within their bodies which then hatch. One such species is the sand tiger shark and this creature presents the "only known case of intrauterine cannibalism in the animal world," according' to a 1968 article in the Na­ tional Geographic. The first baby to hatch inside the uterus pror ceeds to feed upon all the weaker sharks as they come out of their shells. The belief that a shark will eat anything when hungry seems all too true. This is especially borne out when sharks are in a so-called "feeding frenzy." i ^ vshen a number of sharks are to­ gether and thei;- appetites have been stimulated, perhaps by food or the smell of blood. The sharks become extremely savage in their eating and may even gobble up shark rej^lent thrown among the |QOd.:r„;" 7 But whether alone or in groupsi a shark's Jstomach seems to be a vast open space that can •take-in;, anything., As the balance of nahire in the ocean goes o srn-llsr fish becomes the meal of a bull shark. Mpsf sharks prefer a diet of fish to a man, but to a killer shark, humans at times become fair play, Even the slighest scent of blood seems to present a special attraction these'carnivorous fish. . 'r. vri the consequent opening of his stonSach to ViewTts coiuenis. He says: : "Alorra jLwsorted mafia of Oartlv Along with en an assortedj^^f partly d||j^edi| i �March, 1970 SEAFARERS Page Nine LOG 1 V " garbage and small fish, a total of twenty-seven different and completely indigestible articles spilled out on deck. In the collection we found , - two soft-drink bottles, an aluminum soup kettle with a broken handle, a carpenter's square, a plas. tic cigar box, a screw-top jar partly filled with nails, a two-celled flashlight, several yards of onequarter-inch nylon line, a rubber raincoat, and a worn-out tennis shoe. The largest and most im­ probable object was a three-foot wide roll of tar paper with about twenty-seven feet of the heavy black paper still wound on a spool." In other incidents—-less laughable—parts of hu^ '^man bodies have been found inside the stomach of " a shark. In fact, in one instance, a shark was found by fishermen as he was choking to death trying to swallow the body of a man whp was dead. TTiere afe some 300 sj^cies of sharks, and their W:'-size, killing power and will to kill vary a good deal. Some are only a foot in length while the largest shark-—the whale shark—can grow long as 60 feet and weigh over 17 tons. Yet the whale shark, whiclj is the largwt fish in the ocean, has only a few very small teeth and no will to harm man or for animal. He feeds on small marine organisms. A number of other, sharks are either harmless or exist iri places whe^ m seldom goes. Other sharks have the potential for being dangerous but have been rarely known to attack a man unless provoked. There are 12 species oi sh^, however^ that are known to be man-kiilers, according to Norinan in his book "History of Fishes." ^>7: ;• These species "belong to four families arid in,clude the White Shark, the Make, the Tiger Shark, the Lake Nicaragua Shhrk, the Sand Shark arid species of Fhuntrierhead sbaik^^ Of all these species,^B white shark, also called the man-eater, is the most fearsome and perilous. This shark is known to reach forty feet in length and is the largest of the dangerous sharks. The white shark also has more of an appetite for mammals than most sharks. He eats seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales, turtles', porpoises. The teeth of a white shark are triangular in shape and are also serrated. They are quite powerful as are the teeth of most sharks. Tests on the power of the shark's jaws have been measured, not in thousands of pounds, but ill tons. The dusky shark's biting pressure is 18 tons per square inch. A very interesting, but seemingly bazaar aspect of the shark, is his ability to continue eating no matter what physical state he is in. This is especially true of blue sharks who can be practically split in two, can be cut from tail to head, or completely disemboweled and yet will continue eating, seemingly oblivious to the fact that they are dying. In fact, they have been seen eating their own hanging entrails. During World War II the U.S. government be­ came very interested in sharks because of the re­ ports of downed pilots and shipwrecked sailors who had been bothered or injured by sharks or had seen their buddies killed by the animals. Probably the most horrifying incident occurred -in 1945 when the USS Indianapolis was sunk by a the raft and if any sharks are around, no fishing for food should be done. The saying that in unity there is strength is very true when a shark approaches a group of people swimming in the ocean. "Form a tight circle and face outward," warns the Panel, and "if approached, hit the shark on the snout with any instrument at hand, preferably a heavy one; hit a shark with your bare hand only m as a last resort." Most of all, keep calm and quiet so that your energy will not be wasted. These recommendations come with a warning from the Chairman of the Panel, Dr. Perry Gilbert This iTiean looking animal does justice to his who said that the rules give too simplified a view features. He is called the tiger shark and his ; ^ of what the unpredictable shark might do. large jaw, will open to just about any object. The U.S. government has also developed cer­ tain mechanical devices to fight off sharks. They torpedo in the Pacific. It was estimated that about are all either not totally foolproof or are still in 90.0 of the 1,200 crewmen were floating alive in the experimental stage. One is called Shark Chaser, a chemical dye the water after the sinking. cloud, which contains properties repellent to Less, than an hour after the calamity, sharks sharks. One of these properties is a chemical re­ appeared, Helm recounts in his story of the sembling decaying shark meat, just about the only tragedy. By sundown, many sharks had gathered in the - thing that sharks seem to find repulsive. Unfortunately, if a shark is hungry enough, the ' area. Some injured men had died while others repellant may not work. Shark Chaser "lasts at were bleeding. effective concentration only three hours after it The men stayed in close groups and when a _ lark neared, they pounded the water. This "starts to dissolve in seawater," notes Jean Camp­ worked somewhat, but then a shark would finally bell Butler in her book "Danger—Sharks," pub­ lished in 1964. decide on his victim and one by one, men were Our astronauts are supplied with the repellent dragged beneath the water. for protection when space capsules ditch in the Various factors caused over lOO men to die sea.. At least one such splashdown attracted each day until rescue came, a little less than five sharks to the area. days after the sinking. Recounting the incident, Nathaniel T. Kenney Of the 900 men, only 300 were left. in a National Geographic article said, "A National What were the factors that attracted these Aeronautic and Space Administratioh spokesman sharks? It is not easy to say but in this disaster reported 'nothing happened except maybe the as in others, including downed planes, scientists frogmen who helped in the recovery worked faster feel the sharks were lured by the noises or vibra­ than usual. The sharks only circled and tions set off. watched.'" ' The creatures have come to associate such A newer deterrent that is still in the experi­ sounds with food. Also, the blood of the injured, mental stage is a survival sack. It is a long bag, even if only a trickle, attracts the killers. about six feet, whose color is innocuous to sharks. It should be noted here that there have been At it's top are three bright air-filled rings whose se» disasters where sharks never made an appear­ ance. And it seems they are more likely to come, > visibility is good for rescue purposes. These rings are also the mechanism holding up the sack. when such a disaster involves loud noises, such as . J. R. Norman points out a fact that it might be •M a torpedo hitting a ship. Or a plane crashing into Well to keep in mind. "Shark attacks are most the water. But it is still important tor Seafarers frequent in tropical and subtropical seas; most to be aware of the ways thought to be the best in '^take place when the water temperature is above handling the killers. 70° F. (but attacks have taken place when the The first thing to remember is not to attract a temperature was around 60° F.). ..." shark by acting Tike a wounded fish. In other Though concern and knowledge of sharks and words, if you have to swim, then do so with reg­ protection from sharks is important for each Sea­ ular strokes, "either strong or lazy, but keep them farer, he must also avoid unnecessary fear and rythmic," reads the recommendations of the Shark panic when in the water. After all, the shark is Research Panel of the American Institute of Bio­ not nearly as much of a threat to the life of a man logical Sciences in their advice to survivors of air as in the automobile. and sea disasters. A shark can hear or feel irreg­ Keep in mind Kenney's words in his article ular swimming vibrations from a good distance "Sharks, Wolves of the Sea." He said, "in the Do not remove your clothing, since this is your - overwhelming majority of meetings between these fearsome carnivores and humans who enter the only protection against a shark's fough skin. If sharks' domain, the sinister predators cruise on there is a life raft available, all injured should be the first to be placed inside since an injured per­ past." Also remember, however, his next sentence. son's blood readily draws sharks. Equally important; one must not count on it vLegs and arms should not be left dangling from �'IVn .S E AFARKR S L O (i Warrh, 1970 rrillK GALVESTON (Sea-Laml) had just X rfliiriied from Northern Europe and was I)reparin}j: for another run to Germany, the Nellierlands, Scotland and England. Four rceeiil graduates of the Harry Liindeherg School of Seamanship were aboard, and Engine Delegate C. Hemhy expressed the feel­ ings of the rest of the erew when he saiil: "Those young men were all good workers and good shipmates—the best!" FAST TURN-4R0UNP ON THE NORTH EUROPE RUN m The deck gang makes the stern jine fast as the Galveston ties up at the dock In Port Elizabeth, N.J. The crew included two recent HLSS graduates, I : Wayne Ard, right, and Paul Whitely. I^eorgo Weddell, right, who has been ; g ^oing to sea tor some 44 years, chafs ^ ^ith Fred Legg, who just recently . earned his full book through the Ad=^ ; yanced'Seamanship Training program^ ^ ; x Brother Weddell sails as oiler, and / ^ Brother Legg'"sails as able seaman. William Morris, FWT, is a veteran Seafarer who has been sailing for 19 years with the SlU, and he is the kind of crewmember who is willing to'share his knowl|;S^; \ I edge and experience with the new.rnen coming into the -".4 s profession/ like Joseph Heinrich, wiper, who attended the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Pinev Pti ' t:-8:^r^ i' lifil i J i . Arterni Kanits, who has been saillng'as FOWTTor HLSS graduate'D^d McGarrity Si^ris omfbt ltil many years, gets assistance in filling out his vaca-' , .: trip. Waiting to sign on are Colmerio Fernandez; FWT,.? » ; tion application from SlU Rep? "Red " Campbell. • 4? Brian Burns, wiper. McGarrity graduated from the ; Engine Delegate C. Hemby (in the photo at rigfifp. signs on for another trip as FWT Juan Diaz waitV^ wkfekiJurn. Shipping Cpnnmissipn^ i% Jan>esiT^ ? ?How sweet it is! that's wha:t;first-tripper^W^ Ard? ttNl feeems to be thinking es he-gets the "long green" from |^i^.paynT;aster?atjthe'ehdgtia to;North Europe, .'p i - s?.i •'h J.:.... '#•, ./• liPlSlP'' , " v'yi^-fAr'A n f? i icPii- 'S «si1 Ja?; IT?Was the first trip for David McGarritp- WhtiPlP , • is sailing as saloon mess, and he is happy to TUflf" SOrn© pfcp;. H m- •it?;',! ^\;,F3ut who just completed his first Hip.?^ ,, to sea lalks '.viih SlU R.&pr3i;er>_|ative- Lcon .Haj|^M /* j KS?{ • J.!X' �March, 1970 SEAFARERS Page Eleven LOG 18 More Seafarers Added to Growing SlU Pension Roster Retiring last month were 18 Seafarers who have worked many years at sea and can now enjoy some relaxation on their SIU pensions. Joseph A. Shea, 65, is a na­ tive of Pennsylvania and now makes his home in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife, Helen. He joined the Union in the Port of Philadelphia and sailed in the steward department as a chief steward. His last ship was the Bethflor. Alberto Atilio Arancibia, 61, is a native of Chile and now makes his home in the Bronx, New York with his daughter, Mary. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1942 and sailed in the steward department as a utility messman. In 1961 and 1962 he served picket duty. Arthur George Boyd, 65, joined the SIU in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the steward department as a messman. He last worked on board the Dei Oro. A native of New Orleans, Brother Boyd now lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Beulah. He was given a personal safety award for his part in help­ ing make the Del Valle an acci­ dent-free ship from May to De­ cember 1960. Jesse Lee Barton, 65, is a native of Missouri and is now spending his retirement in Hitchcock, Texas with his wife, Mary Alice. He joined the Un­ ion in the Port of Galveston and sailed in the deck department as a bos'n. lAntoni Bilyk, 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck de­ partment as a bos'n. A native of Poland, Brother Bilyk now makes his home in Brooklyn. His retirement ends a sailing Shea Arancibia Gear Being Held The Seafarers named i below are asked to con­ tact C. S. Ashdown or R. I P. Tasker at the Alcoa I I Steamship Company, Inc., 17 Battery Place, Newj York 10004, for the re-j turn of gear left aboard! ship. Matt M. Sizelove Lee Smith Jr. Antonio L. Colin James R. Curran John M. Griffin Barton BUyk Rana D |V - J Meguissoglou Nickerson Doupe Murphy Sercu career of 40 years. Karl Jensen Rana, 65, joined the Union in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the stew­ ard department as a messman. A native of Norway, Brother Rana now makes his home in New Orleans. James Lionel Morrison, 75, is a native of the British West Indies and now makes his home Russians to Build Atomic Icebreakers Opening Arctic Shipping Year-Round MOSCOW—The Soviet Un­ ion is planning to construct two more atomic-powered icebreak­ ers for use in clearing the ice blocked sea lanes off the north Qoast of Siberia, to ultimately make possible year-round ship­ ping in the area. The two new icebreakers, which will be twice as power­ ful as the first atomic icebreaker built by the Russians, the Lenin, will be completed by 1975. Soviet maritime officials hope that the icebreakers, to be built in the port city of Leningrad, will help extend the shipping Boyd Borjer Gardner Smigielski A i Harden in New Orleans. He is an old- his wife, Mary Catherine. He timer in the Union having joined joined the SIU in the Port of in 1938 in the Port of Boston. Mobile in 1939 and sailed in Brother Morrison sailed in the the deck department as a bos'n. steward department. He is an His last vessel was the Mobile. Army veteran of World War I From 1924 until 1928, Brother and he is retiring after spend­ Gardner served in the Navy and ing 55 years at sea. from 1928 until 1934 he served Michel Meguissoglou, 59, in the Coast Guard. Teofil Smigielski, 65, joined joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the the Union in the Port of New steward department. A native York in 1943 and served in the of Greece, Brother Meguissog­ deck department as a bos'n. His lou now makes his home in New last ship was the Avenger. A native of Massachusetts, Broth­ York City. er Smigielski now makes his Beirly Ashby Bodden, 70, is a home in Korona, Florida. Sea­ native of Grand Cayman Island farer Smigielski had been sailing in Jamaica and now makes his home in Tamapa, Florida. He for 37 years when he retired. joined the SIU in the Port of Otis Harden, Jr., 55, is a na­ Tampa and sailed in the deck tive of Florida and is spending department. his retirement in Tampa. He Richard Benjamin Doupe, joined the SIU in the Port of 65, is a native of New York and New York and sailed in the en­ now makes his home in the gine department as an FWT. Bronx. He joined the SIU in Brother Harden is a Naval vet­ the Port of New York in 1944 eran of World War II. and served in the deck depart­ Clifford L. Nickerson, 65, ment. joined the Union in the Port of Alfred Borjer, 62, joined the New Orleans and sailed in the Union in the Port of Norfolk in steward department. His last 1943 and served in the deck de­ ship was the Steel Artisan. A partment as a bos'n. A native native of Louisiana, Brother of Estonia, he is now spending Nickerson makes his home in his retirement in Manhattan. In New Orleans. 1961 and 1962 he was issued Teodoro Murphy, 56, is a na­ picket duty cards. tive of Fajardo, Puerto Rico and William T. Gardner, 64, is a now lives in Rio Piedras, Puerto native of Georgia and now lives Rico. He joined the Union in in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with 1939 in Puerto Rico and sailed Morrison Bodden in the engine department as an FOWT. In 1961 he served an eight hour watch in the Greater New York harbor strike. John Ray Sercu, 61, joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1944 and sailed in the engine department. A native of Brighton, New York he now makes his home in LaCombe, Louisiana. Edward Warren McNamar, 61, is a native of Baltimore and is spending his retirement there. He joined the Union in Phila­ delphia in 1939 and sailed in the deck department as a bos'n. Brother McNamar had been sailing 42 years when he re­ tired. missmmmmmmmm ^ Pension Credit Inasmuch as the Board of Trustees have approved periods 'of Sickness and I Accident Benefits, and pe­ riods of Maintenance and Cure, as qualifying time for benefits under the Welfare and Pension Plans, Seafarers are urged to file proof of all such ^ periods with the Plan in­ cident to receipt of pay­ ment while such is imme­ diately available to pro­ tect their interest. Although the plan has a ! record of all S&A Benefits paid, with the exception I of a report from the indi­ vidual, it has no way of I knowing or crediting perI iods of M&C received for I future welfare or pension I purposes. season off the coast of Siberia by nearly two months. The hpavily ice blocked Arctic sea lane, known as the Northern Sea Route, is used by Russian ships to supply northern military Four More Happy Pensioners outposts and mining centers and, if ice conditions permit, to carry cargoes from northern European Russia to the Pacific. The only other links between these two distant points of the Soviet Union are the overland Trans-Siberian Railroad and the southern sea route around Africa and Asia, which makes for an extremely long and cost­ ly- voyage. If the sea lanes off the north coast of Siberia can be kept open by the atomic icebreakers, convoys of Russian freighters will be able to travel through Arctic waters on a year-round basis. According to Izvestia, the Soviet Government newspaper, the atomic reactors designed for the new icebreakers will enable the vessels to remain at sea for 5 years without a re­ charge of uranium. The atomicpowered icebreaker Lenin must Four more veteran Seafarers have closed out long sailing careers, and were presented with their first have its reactor refueled every pension checks at the March membership meeting at the New York hall. Left to right are Tony Bilyk, two years. Charles Grell, Frank Prezalar and Alfred Borjer. Vice President Earl Shepard makes presentation. �Page Twelve SEAFARERS LOG March, 1970 7o Tell The Truth ^This Thing Don't Work' LABOR AND AMERICAN POLITICS edited by Charles Rhemus & Doris McLaughlin (Univ. Michigan Press—-450 pages, $5.25) In 1878, Uriah Stephens, founder of the Noble Order of the Knights of Labor, had this to say about labor and politics: "All the evils that labor rests under are matters of law and (are) to be removed by legislation. ... Is the 8 hour law, or prison labor, or universal education, or child and female labor, or the machinery question, or land and the landless . . . political questions (?)" Stephens and the Knights of Labor have long passed into his­ tory, but his words, with few changes, are just as timely today. This book is a collection of readings devoted entirely to labor's participation in politics. In a sense, this is a history of labor, for such a history cannot be written without the inclusion of politics. Much of this will be old hat to the average union member. Reprinted are articles and editorials from labor publications, speeches by union officials, political education pamphlets, etc. The reader will find much criticism and objectivity as well as pro-union material. The opponents of labor often distort its political power. A classic example is the now famous, "Clear it with Sidney," state­ ment made by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. A simple state­ ment of political fact concerning a single issue was purposely distorted until finally, the image of a Roosevelt puppet in the hands of labor bosses was projected into the minds of many voters. Labor's participation in public affairs L often viewed with alarm by the community. This point is brought out by the authors of one article. In discussing labor representation on public boards and committees, they find businessmen are regarded as " 'symbols of civic legitimacy,'" while labor leaders must always carry the stigma of representing a special interest group. In the final article. Jack Barbash sums up the role of labor in politics: "The wholesale effect of the labor movement in politics has been to strengthen democracy in two ways: (1) by diffusing political power but not polarizing it, and (2) by challenging our economic svstem to share its favors broadly," A report by a special committee of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has described the alarming abuses by com­ panies and government in the use of "lie detectors." Appropriately titled, "The 'Lie Detector' —Guilty Until 'Proven' Innocent," the re-, port points out that polygraph testing is de­ signed to intimidate workers by raising a doubt of their honesty. More importantly, the study maintains that the use of polygraph testing is an in­ herent denial of the American principle that any individual is jnnocent until proven guilty, a principle that is the keystone to our entire concept of freedom. The MTD calls for federal legislation to prohibit the use of "lie detectors" in the United States. A dozen states and several cities have, to their credit, outlawed the use of the mechanical intimidator. And for good reason. The MTD report showed that "lie detector" results are inadmissable in both civil and criminal courts; that arbitrators have invariably ruled against companies in disputes involving the use of the polygraph, and that the National Labor Relations Board has consistently found against companies that have inflicted workers with the coercion tactics inherent in the polygraph. The judge­ ment of our most respected impartial bodies is—universally—that validity and credibility in polygraph testing is non-existent. The MTD Board advocated'a three-fold program to blockade the use of the "lie de­ tector" against workers until federal legisla­ tion can be achieved: • Enactment of more state laws to end polygraph testing. • Negotiation of anti-polygraph clauses in collective bargaining agreements. • Diligence in resisting "lie detector" testing through grievance proceedings. To guarantee protection for all Ameri-cans to be free of thisr illegitimate monster, the Congress of the United States must pro­ vide a total ban on its use—forever. It's Time To Regain the Lead It is an appropriate time for Congress to than are planned for construction in Ameri­ be holding hearings on a comprehensive can shipyards. program to revitalize the U.S. maritime in­ Other figures show that American-flag dustry, in light of recently released figures ships now carry only five percent of our attesting to the decline of American ship­ iihports and exports, compared to nearly ping and fishing fleets and the upsurge of 50 percent in 1945, and that 20 American the maritime industry in the Soviet Union. shipyards, once a thriving industry, have The figures show that the United States closed down for lack of work. has dropped from first to sixth-place—be­ At the same time, national defense com­ hind the Soviet Union—during the past 20 mitments of the U.S. required over-aged years. Russia moved from 21st in world vessels to be pulled out of "moth balls" to maritime standings to No. 5 during this meet the demands of the Vietnam conflict. same period—spending four-times more on In light of this it seems the time is long shipbuilding each year than we have spent. overdue to reverse the trend and start our This year the U.S.S.R. has nine-times as maritime industry back on the road to the many ships on order or under construction top. LEARNING THRU DISCUSSION by Wm. Fawcett Hill (Sage— $1.95) ' Unionism is a continuing process of learning. Of finding new and better ways of attaining the essential goals of the worker. Of new job techniques, better buying power, and of the desire for knowledge itself. Union educational programs run the field, from simple bull sessions to elaborate and expensive jobs. Regardless of the pro­ gram, however, effective group discussion is an essential part of the program. This little 64-page book should be helpful in guiding such talks along the most fruitful lines of discussion. It offers step-by-step methods on how to lead individuals into the discussion, to keep them on the right track and to avoid boring pitfalls. The book will prove helpful to the student as well as instructor. It offers outlines to help him better prepare for the discussion and to effectively take part in it. THE NEW CITY edited by Donald Canty (Praeger—$12.50) The premise of this book is that America faces two crises, not one. The first, we are familiar with via television camera and newspaper headline—the crisis of desperation rising from th • •I ghetto. I i The second crisis is less likely to attract attention and, perhaps in the long run, is the more dangerous. It is the crisis of urban­ ization, the possibility of impending population growth that will breed further division, further waste of resources and further pollu­ tion of the environment. In the excellent collection of photographs that lend so much to this book, one finds beauty in the patterns of urban growth that sprawl across our lands. It. is when we view the close-ups that we see the ugliness of poverty, racism, crime and decay. The central theme of the book is that new cities must be built, planned to meet the needs of the people and to withstand the elements of decay which now destroy our inner cities. What of the new city? In the words of one writer: "Beyond the edge of the city . . . there is another city larger than any that has been built before. You cannot see it even if you drive off into the cornfields. But it is there, breathing in the silence all around you. "It is there in the forces that are already loosed, in the rules you have established, in the adjustments you will make. Some cherish a hope that it will be exclusive, that it will separate the rich and prosperous would-be beautiful people of suburban Amer­ ica from the teeming masses of the old city's outworn shell. "Some build the dream of. a provincial America that would separate 'them' from 'us', that would trade the American Dream for a posh party away from the city riot." Which is the new city? Perhaps in the answer, lies the future of America itself. �March, 1970 Sh4tAKhKS LUU M iMg,C •t'f '' itjki: Mmi M tUUVCII For Seafarers Bsai and Their Families ';iK'S/1 -' -• - ^^ ,"J T»£- I 'V' F ''";. ' ''" - -;• • i^GGgG-G iBH® • ,•• ,• • .^H'' ». : :.•••"• ^i^'.:-:ihJ-'-Ji--.-:»'f-^.'t>% 1; • i-C'lV'1 'Jf'" '>"• •;-'V^^'^''"'C-i'r'''*''''-- F • •:.' g05^a);fcraj^;5fsr'«.^;Kr'=F:;vFi^^ 'liiligiP Ja~ .V •ij»-y.v>.i> -.y, '/L-ti;V..t-j::W.-^.i . / -.- • : ' r ^: ' • < GEG'F': : i-... • r •: ' ' , ' Gf ' ., ,;. �rage Fourteen Mar Seafarers Welfare Plan Surgical Schedule EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1969 MAXIMUM PAYMENT ABDOMEN Two or more surgical procedures per­ formed through the same abdominal incision will be considered as one op­ eration. Abscess, subdiaphragmatic, incision and drainage $200.00 Adrenalectomy, partial or total (removal of part or all of adrenal glands) 375.00 Appendectomy (removal of appendix) ... 200.00 Appendical abscess—incision and drainage of 200.00 Bile ducts, plastic repair or reconstruction . 300.00 Bowel, resection of 400.00 Cholecystectomy (removal of gall bladder) 300.00 Cholecystectomy and exploration of com­ mon duct (removal of gall bladder) .. 300.00 Cholecystoduodenostomy (joining of gall bladder to intestine) 300.00 Cholecystoenterostomy (joining of gall bladder to intestine) 300.00 Cholecystotomy (cutting into gall bladder, including removal of gall stones) .... 300.00 Choledochoplasty (operation on the bile duct) 300.00 Choledochostomy (operation on the bile ducts) 300.00 Choledochotomy (operation on bile ducts) 300.00 Cholelithotomy (cutting into gall bladder, including removal of gall stones) .... 300.00 Colectomy (partial removal of colon—^large intestine) 400.00 Colon, resection of (partial removal of colon—large intestine) 400.00 Colostomy (formation of artificial anus) .. 250.00 Colostomy, revision 200.00 Colostomy, closure of 200.00 Common bile duct, opening of with ex­ ploration, drainage or removal of cal­ culus with or without removal of gall bladder 300.00 Common bile duct, opening of, secondary, in absence of gall bladder 300.00 Common bile duct, resection or reconstruc­ tion of 300.00 Diverticulum, Meckel's or intestinal (re­ moval of pocket in the intestine) .... 275.00 Duodenal ulcer, perforation, closure of . .. 200.00 Enterectomy, with or without anastomosis (cutting away of intestines, with or without rejoining) 400.00 Enterorrhaphy (suture, of intestine) 200.00 Enterotomy, including removal of foreign body (cutting into intestine) 200.00 Gall bladder, removal of (cholecystectomy) 300.00 Gall bladder, operation other than removal 300.00 Gastrectomy, parital or total (removal of stomach) 400.00 Gastric or duodenal ulcer, perforation, clo­ sure of 200.00 Gastroduodenostpmy (joining of stomach to intestine) 300.00 Gastroenterostomy (joining of stomach to intestine) 300.00 Gastrojejunostomy, with or without vagot­ omy (joining of stomach to intestine) . 300.00 Gastroscopy—diagnostic (examination of stomach by gastroscope) 75.00 operative (operation thru gastroscope) .. 100.00 Gastrostomy or gastrotomy (forming openin stomach) 200.00 Gastrostomy, closure of 200.00 Gastrotomy with exploration or foreign body removal (cutting into stomach) . 200.00 Hepatectomy, partial (resection of part of liver) 450.00 Hepatorrhaphy (suture of liver) 200.00 Hepatotomy (incision of liver for drainage of abscess or cyst, one or two stages) . 200.00 Herniotomy — heriorrhaphy—hernioplasty (repair of hernia—rupture) single—inguinal, femoral, umbilical, ventral or incisional 200.00 bilateral—inguinal, or femoral 250.00 Hiatal or diaphragmatic 400.00 Intestinal obstruction—operation for, not requiring resection 200.00 Intestine—reduction of volvulus or intus­ susception by cutting (repair of folding or twisting-of intestines) 200.00 Intestine, large, resection of 400.00 Intestine, small, resection of 400.00 Laporotomy—exploratory (cutting into ab­ domen) 200.00 Liver, aspiration (tapping) or punch biopsy 30.00 Liver, biopsy by laporotomy 200.00 Liver, marsupialization of cyst or abscess of 300.00 Liver, suture of wound or injury (hepator­ rhaphy) 200.00 Pancreas, drainage of, or marsupialization of cyst 200.00 Pancreas, excision of, partial or total except marsupialization of cyst 400.00 Pancreas, radical excision of Ampulla of Vater, with resection of duodenum and portion of pancreas, gastrojejunos­ tomy and anastamosis of biliary tract to alimentary tract, one or more stages 400.00 Pancreaticogastrostomy (joining pancreas to stomach) 300.00 Pancreaticoenterostomy (joining pancreas to intestine) 300.00 Pancreatotomy (cutting into the pancreas) 200.00 Pancreolithotomy (removal of stone from pancreas) 300.00 Paracentesis, abdominal cavity (tapping) .. 30.00 Peritoneoscopy—diagnostic (examination of lining of the abdomen by peritoneo­ scope) 75.00 Operative (biopsy) 100.00 Pneumoperitoneum—induction of (injec­ tion of gas into abdominal cavity) ... 50.00 Each refill—(not more than 17) .. .each 20.00 Pyloric stenosis, operation for (repair of constriction of lower opening of stom­ ach) 200.00 Ramstedt's operation for pyloric stenosis (repair of constriction of lower open­ ing of stomach) 200.00 Rectum, resection of 375.00 Splenectomy (removal of spleen) 300.00 Splenorrhaphy (suture of spleen) 200.00 Stomach, resection 375.00 Umbilectomy (removal of navel) 200.00 Vagotomy (cutting of vagus netve in stom­ ach) 200.00 ABSCESSES Incision and drainage— requiring hospital residence 50.00 not requiring hospital residence 20.00 Peritonsillar abscess, incision of— requiring hospital residence 50.00 not requiring hospital residence 30.00 Supralevator (above levator muscle of anus), incision and drainage 67.50 AMPUTATIONS Coccyx (removal of bone at lower end of spine) 100.00 Ear—unilateral 100.00 bilateral 200.00 Fingers, each (one or more phalanges) ... 37.50 Foot (thru metatorsal bones or above)— unilateral. 200.00 bilateral 400.00 Forearm—unilateral 200.00 bilateral 400.00 Hand, entire (thru metacarpal bones or above)—unilateral 200.00 bilateral 400.00 Leg-unilateral 250.00 bilateral 400.00 Nose 100.00 Thigh-unilateral 275.00 bilateral 450.00 Thumbs, each (one or more phalanges) .. 37.50 Toes, each (one or more phalanges) 37.50 Upper arm-unilateral 200.00 bilateral 400.00 ARTERIES AND VEINS (Vascular Surgery) Aneurysm (dilatation of blood vessel) arterial or arteriovenous, operation for (excision of or wiring) Extremities 100.00 Intra-abdominal 200.00 Intracranial 450.00 Intrathoracic 450.00 Angiogram, cutting operation for exposure of vessel where necessary for 50.00 Aorta, excision of coarctation of 450.00 Artery, anastamosis (joining or forming a connection between arteries) in extremities each 100.00 intra-abdoiftinai 200.00 intracranial 450.00 intrathoracic 450.00 Artery, excision of temporal 50.00 Artery, excision or ligation of major artery of extremity 100.00 Artery, excision of coarctation (contrac­ tion) of aorta 450.00 Artery, ligation (tying) of result of acciden­ tal wound each ..; 20.00 Carotid artery, ligation (tying) of 150.00 Catheterization of heart (independent pro­ cedure) 100.00 Embolectomy-arteriotomy or venotomy with exploration or removal of embo­ lus or thrombus (clot) in abdomen .. 200.00 in chest 400.00 in extremities 100.00 in neck , 200.00 in skull (intracranial) 450.00 Femoral vein, ligation (tying) of, of other than varicose veins—unilateral 50.00 bilateral 100.00 Hemangioma (blood vessel tumor) simple, 20.00 not requiring hospital residence .... 50.00 requiring hospital residence Hemangioma (blood vessel tumor) cavern­ 100.00 ous Saphenous vein, ligation (tying) of, for 50.00 other than varicose veins—unilateral bilateral 100.00 Temporal artery, excision of 50.00 Varicose veins—injection treatment, com­ plete procedure (one or both legs) .. 75.00 cutting operation, complete procedure— one leg 100.00 both legs 165.00 Vein.-ligation (tving) of, result of accidental wound each 20.00 Venogram, cutting operation for exposure of vessel where necessary for 50.00 Venous Anastamosis (forming connection between veins) porto — caval anas­ tamosis • • 450.00 superior mesenteric caval anastamosis . 450.00 Spleno—renal anastamosis 450.00 ^1 BIOPSY Removal of fluid or tissue by cutting or aspiration for examination. Not pay­ able when done immediately preceding or as part of operation listed in infor­ mative schedule. Bone, excision of portion for biopsy • • • • Bone marrow, aspiration of, including sternal puncture Breast Bronchoscopy Chest, open operation Chest, needle — Cystoscopy Esophagoscopy Gastroscopy Gland, or glands superficial Kidney, by needle Laryngoscopy Liver, by needle or punch Lung, aspiration of, by needle Lung, cutting open operation of chest ... Muscle ^ Needle (paracentesis) Peritoneoscopy Proctoscopy Sigmoidoscopy Skin 75.00 30.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 30.00 67.50 100.00 100.00 30.00 30.00 50.00 30.00 30.00 100.00 50.00 30.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 f �March, 1970 a I fi i I, Spleen, by needle Sternum, by needle SEAFARERS 30.00 30.00 BLOOD TRANSFUSION (OR PLASMA) Each 50.00 BREAST Breast, abscess, incision and drainage of requiring hospital residence not requiring hospital residence Biopsy : Plastic operation, complete separate pro­ cedure—unilateral bilateral Radical amputation Removal of benign tumor or cyst—requir­ ing hospital residence—unilateral .. bilateral not requiring hospital residence Simple amputation—^unilateral ......... bilateral 50.00 20.00 30.00 100.00 200.00 300.00 100.00 200.00 20.00 200.00 400.00 BURSAL Bursae, aspiration, injection, irrigation, or needling (or any combination) . .each 30.00 excision of (bursectomy) prepatellar and olecranon 67.50 shoulder. Hip 150.00 incision and drainage (bursotomy) re­ quiring hospital residence 50.00 not requiring hospital residence 20.00 CHEST Arytenoidopexy (fixation of arytenoid car­ tilages) Bronchoscopy (examination of windpipe by bronchoscope)—diagnostic operative Commissurotomy (operation —: valves of heart) Costo-sternoplasty (repair of funnel chest) Decortication of lung (removal of mem­ brane lining the lung) Diaphragm, transthoracic approach to . . Epiglottidectomy (removal of epiglottis) . . Esopsageal diverticulum, one or more stages —transthoracic approach other approach Esophagoduodenostomy (joining of esopha­ gus to duodenum) Esophagogastrectomy, combined, thoraco­ abdominal (removal of part or all of stomach and esophagus) Esophagogastrostomy (joining of esophagus to stomach) Esophagojejunostomy (joining of esopha­ gus to jejunum) Esophagoplasty (plastic repair or recon­ struction of esophagus) Esophagoscopy (examination of gullet by esophagoscope) diagnostic operative Esophagus, transthoracic approach to .... Funnel chest, plastic repair of Heart Operations—See section on HEART OR CARDIAC Hemilaryngectomy (removal of half of larynx) Hernia, diaphragmatic or hiatal, repair of Laryngectomy (removal of larynx) Laryngofissure (cutting into larynx) with removal of tumor Laryngoplasty (plastic repair of larynx) ... Laryngoscopy (examination of larynx by laryngoscope) diagnostic operative Lobectomy, total or subtotal, wedge or segmental resection (removal of all or part of lobe of lung) Lung, removal of all or part of Mediastinal cyst or tumor, excision of . . Mediastinal wound or injury, suture of . . Mediastinotomy Oleothorax, intrapleural, injection of oil— initial (not more than 17) subsequent Phrenic nerve, crushing or resection .... Pleurectomy or decortication (removal of membrane lining the lung) . Pneumonectomy (removal of entire Lung) Pneumonocentesis, puncture of lung for as­ piration biopsy Pneumothorax, induction of artificial — initial (not more than 17) subsequent 300.00 75.00 100.00 450.00 250.00 300.00 375.00 150.00 375.00 300.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 75.00 100.00 375.00 250.00 300.00 375.00 375.00 200.00 300.00 30.00 50.00 450.00 450.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 50.00 20.00 50.00 300.00 450.00 30.00 50.00 20.00 LOG Pneumonotomy, exploratory (cutting into lung) Pneumonotomy, with open drainage of pul­ monary abscess or cyst (cutting into lung Stomach, transthoracic approach to Sympathectomy, with transthoracic approach Thoracentesis (surgical puncture of the chest cavity) Thoracoscopy (examination of chest by thoracoscope) operative diagnostic Thoracotomy (cutting into chest cavity, including drainage) exploratory including control of hemorrhage .... Thoracotomy, inter-rib (cutting into chest cavity without cutting rib) Thoracotomy, with rib resection Thoracotomy, with removal of intrapleural foreign body Thoracotomy, with pneumolysis Thorocoplasty, complete (removal of ribs and collapse of chest) Tracheoesophageal fistula, closure of .... Tracheoplast (plastic operation on trachea) Tracheorrphaphy (suturing of trachea) . .. Tracheostomy for tracheal fistula Tracheatomy (cutting into windpipe) .... Valvulectomy (operation on valves of heart) CYSTS Cutting operation for removal of Baker's cyst, (back of Knee) Branchial cyst (removal of deep cyst of the neck) Breast-requiring hospital residence ... not requiring hospital residence .... Dermoid cyst (superficial) Pilonidal cyst or sinus (at base of spine) Thyroglossal cyst, duct or sinus (removal of deep cyst of the neck) Cysts, all others, unless otherwise set out in schedule requiring hospital resi­ dence not requiring hospital residence NOTE: If multiple cysts are removed through more than one incision, pay for each incision up to maximum limit of $450 for all. Page Fifteen 200.00 200.00 350.00 350.00 30.00 100.00 75.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 375.00 200.00 300.00 67.50 50.00 100.00 450.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 20.00 67.50 100.00 200.00 50.00 20.00 DISLOCATION Closed reduction of, including application of cast Ankle joint 100.00 Bones of hand 37.50 Bones of foot 37.50 Coccyx 10.00 Collar Bone (sternoclavicular or acro­ mioclavicular) 30.00 Elbow 67.50 Hip (femur) 67.50 Knee joint (Patella excepted) 67.50 Lower jaw (temporomandibular) 30.00 Patella" 30.00 Shoulder (humerus) 60.00 Wrist 30.00 Vertebra (except coccyx) manipulation under general anesthesia with hospi­ talization and immobilization 67.50 NOTE: For dislocation requiring open operation, the maximum payment will be twice the amount shown above; except: Wrist joint (arthrotomy) 100.00 Hand 50.00 Foot 50.00 EAR, NOSE OR THROAT EAR Abscess, external auditory canal, incision and drainage 30.00 Abscess, external ear, incision and, drain­ age 30.00 Amputation—unilateral 100.00 bilateral ....>. 200.00 Excision of polyp or polyps of auditory canal—not requiring hospital resi­ dence 30.00 requiring hospital residence 50.00 Electrocauterization—unilateral 30.00 bilateral 60.00 Exostosis (bony outgrowth) excision from external auditory canal 100.00 Fenestration, one or both sides (window operation for deafness) Labyrinthectomy (cutting away of inner ear) Labyrinthotomy (cutting into inner ear) Malignant lesion, resection from external auditory canal Mastoidectomy, one or both sides — simple radical Myringotomy (cutting into ear drum) . . Ossiculectomy (cutting out of bones of inner ear Otoplasty (plastic operation for protrud­ ing ears) each ear Flicotomy (cutting of posterior fold of ear drum) Stapes, mobilization of—unilateral . . . bilateral Tympanotomy (cutting into ear drum) . NOSE Abscess, nasal, incision and drainage— not reauiring hospital residence . . requiring hospital residence Antrum (nasal sinus) puncture of Electrocauterization—unilateral bilateral Epistaxis (nose bleed) electro—cauteri­ zation only Nasal polvps, removal of—not requiring hospital residence—unilateral .... bilateral requiring hospital residence — uni­ lateral bilateral Amputation for malignant tumor Amputation, other than for malignancy Rhinophyma, excision of skin of nose for, including plastic repair Rhinoplasty (plastic operation on nose) Sinus operation by cutting, any approach (puncture of antrum excepted) fron­ tal, ethmoid, phenoid and maxil­ lary, each—unilateral bilateral Submucous resection of nasal septum . Turbinectomy, excision, electrocoagula­ tion or electrodessication (removal of small bones of the nose) unilat­ eral bilateral THROAT Adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, or both . Arytenoidopexy (fixation of arytenoid cartileges) Branchial cyst, excision (removal of deep cyst of the neck) Electrocauterization—unilateral bilateral Epiglottidectomy (removal of epiglottis) Esophageal diverticulum, excision of, one or more stages—transthoracic approach other approach Esophagoduodenostomy (joining of esophagus to duodenum) Esophagogastrectomy, combined, thor­ acoabdominal (removal of part or all of stomach and esophagus) .... Esophagogastrostomy (joining of esopha­ gus to stomach) Esophagojejunostomy (joining of esopha­ gus to jejunum) Esophagoplasty (plastic repair or recon­ struction of esophagus) Esophagoscopy (examination of gullet by esophagoscope—diagnostic operative Esophagus, transthoracic approach to . Frenum linguae, clipping of Glossectomy, complete or total (removal of tongue) Hemilaryngectomy (removal of half of larynx) Laryngectomy (removal of larynx) .... Laryngofissure (cutting into larynx) with removal of tumor Laryngoplasty (plastic repair of larynx) Laryngoscopy (examination of larynx by laryngoscope)—diagnostic for biopsy operative .~ 400.00 375.00 300.00 100.00 200.00 300.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 30.00 200.00 400.00 30.00 30.00 50.00 30.00 30.00 60.00 30.00 30.00 60.00 50.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 30.00 .60.00 65.00 300.00 100.00 30.00 60.00 150.00 375.00 300.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 75.00 100.00 375.00 20.00 375.00 300.00 375.00 200.00 300.00 30.00 50.00 100.00 �Page Sixteen Larynx, cauterization, without use of laryngoscope - Larynx, cauterization, done through laryngoscope Peritonsillar abscess, incision of (opera­ tion for abscess of throat) — quinsy) requiring hospital residence not requiring hospital residence .... Thyroglossal cyst, duct or sinus, excision of Tongue, total excision of (for malig­ nancy) Tongue, partial excision of (for malig­ nancy) Tonsillar tags, excision, electrocoagula­ tion or electrodessication — uniuateral bilateral Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, or both . Torus palatinas, excision of Tracheotomy (cutting into windpipe) .. Tumor, benign, vocal cord, excision of . Tumor, malignant, of vocal cord, exci­ sion of Tumor, malignant, vocal cord, excision of with laryngectomy SEAFARERS 30.00 50.00 50.00 30.00 200.00 375.00 375.00 30.00 60.00 65.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 200.00 375.00 ENDOSCOPIC PRECEDURES Bronchoscopy (examination of windpipe by bronchoscope)—diagnostic (operation on windpipe by broncho­ scope)—operative Culdoscopy (examination of uterus by culdoscope)—diagnostic operation on uterus by culdoscope)— operative Cystoscopy (examination of bladder or ureter by cystoscope) diagnostic .... With ureteral catheterization Operative — operation not otherwise classified—(operation on bladder or by cystoscope) Esophagoscopy (examination of gullet by esophagoscope) diagnostic (operation on gullet by esophagoscope) operative Gastroscopy (examination of stomach by gastroscope) diagnostic biopsy of stomach by gastroscope) oper­ ative Laryngoscopy (examination of larynx by laryngoscope) diagnostic (operation on larynx by laryngoscope) operative for biopsy Otoscopy, for removal of foreign body, except wax from ear Peritoneoscopy (examination of lining of the abdomen by peritoneoscope) diag­ nostic (operation on lining of the abdomen by peritoneoscope) operative Prostatectomy, transurethral (removal of prostate thru cystoscope) Proctoscopy (examination of rectum by proctoscope) diagnostic (operation on rectum by proctoscope) operative Rhinoscopy, for removal of foreign body of nose Sigmoidoscopy (examination of lower colon by sigmoidoscope) diagnostic (operation on lower colon by sigmoidoscoj)e) operative . ...; Thoracoscopy (examination of chest by thoracoscope) diagnostic (operation on chest by thoracoscope) operative 75.00 100.00 50.00 67.50 50.00 50.00 67.50 75.00 100.00 75.00 100.00 30.00 100.00 50.00 20.00 75.00 100.00 200.00 20.00 50.00 20.00 20.00 50.00 75.00 100.00 EXCISION (ARTHRECTOMY) OR FIXATION (ARTHRODESIS) BY CUTTING NOTE: Excision of a joint is the removal of the articulating end of one or more of the bones forming the joint. Fixation of a joint is the permanent im­ mobilization of the part by some type of fusion operation. In event of bilateral or multflateral exci­ sion or fixations pay for each up to the limit of $450.00 for aU. Ankle Joint 250.00 LOG Marcli, 1970 Coccyx (removal of bone at lower end of spine) .• Elbow joint Hip joint Knee joint Patella (knee cap) ..' Semi-lunar cartilage (cartilage of knee joint) Sesamoid (superfluous bones usually in tendons) excision of, each Shoulder joint Spine, including sacro-iliac (except coccyx) Temporo-mandibular (hinge of jaw bone) meniscus 200.00 Wrist Joint 250.00 100.00 250.00 300.00 250.00 200.00 200.00 50.00 250.00 300.00 Removal of diseased portion of bone, curettage (alveolar processes excepted). 100.00 pay exostosis under this heading, includ­ ing bunions (hallux-valgus) or corns when bone is removed. EYE Abscess, intra-orbital, drainage of Abscess, lacrimal gland, incision of Blepharectomy, excision of benign lesion of eyelid Blepharectomy, excision of malignant lesion of eyelid Blepharoplasty, plastic restoration of eye­ lid, skin only Blepharoplasty, plastic restoration of eye­ lid, deep structures Blepharorrhaphy (suturing of accidental wound of eyelid) Canaliculi (small canals leading from lacri­ mal sac) plastic operation on Canthotomy, division of canthus, with suture Capsulectomy (removal of the lens capsule) Capsulectomy (cutting into lens capsule) . . Cataract, removal of needling-complete procedure Chalazion (cutting out or scraping of re­ tention tumor or glands in the eyelid Conjunctiva, cutting operation for biopsy Conjunctiva, free graft of Conjunctiva, suturing of injury Conjunctivokeratoplasty for perforating wounds of eyeball Cornea, paracentesis (tapping) of Cornea, suturing of accidental wounds . . Corneal, tattooing Corneal transplant (transplant of front sur­ face of eyeball) Corneal ulcer, electrocauterization or curet­ tage (scraping) Corelysis (freeing of adhesions between lens and cornea) Cyclodiathermy; diathermy of ciliary body Cyclodialysis (detaching ciliary body from sclera) Cyst, conjunctival, excision of Dacryoadenectomy (cutting away of tear gland) Dacryocvstectomy (cutting away of tear gland) Dacrycystorhinostomy (forming communi­ cation between tear gland and nose) Dacryocystostomy (cutting into tear sac) Dacryocystotomy (cutting into tear sac) Discission: Needling of lens, complete pro­ cedure Ectropion, operation for (repair of eyelid folded out) Entropion, operation for (repair of eyelid folded in) Epilation (removal of lashes by electrolysis only)-each eyelid Epithelioma, excision of conjunctival .... Eyeball, removal jof, enucleation or evis­ ceration Eyeball socket, revision of, subsequent to original enucleation and not during enucleation Eyelid, ptsosis (drooping) of, operating for each eyelid Foreign body, removal of, from cornea, sclera, or conjunctiva, (by surgical in­ cision or magnet) Foreign body, removal of intra-ocular (from interior of eye) Glaucoma, operative procedures (except paracentesis or tapping) —. 50.00 40.00 40.00 100.00 40.00 200.00 67.50 100.00 40.00 300.00 200.00 300.00 150.00 40.00 40.00 100.00 40.00 200.00 40.00 150.00 40.00 275.00 40.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 40.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 40.00 40.00 150.00 137.50 137.50 40.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 100.00 10.00 200.00 200.00 Glaucoma or inflammatory exudate, para­ centesis (tapping) for Glaucoma, air injection or irrigation for Hordeolum (stye) operation for Iridectomy (removal of iris) Iridotomy (incision into iris) '..... Iridencleisis: stretching of iris (independent procedure) Irdolialvis (separation of iris from its at­ tachments) Iris, excision of lesion of Iris, repair of prolapsed (dropped) with suture of perforated sclera Iris, transfixion of; iris bombe (repair of bulging iris) Keratectomy, complete or partial (removal of cornea) Keratoplasty, corneal transplant (plastic op­ eration on cornea) Keratotomy (cutting of cornea) Lacrimal duct, dilatation of (enlarging of tear duct) Lens, extraction of, intracapsular or extra­ capsular Muscle, ocular, any cutting operation on, each Nevus, excision of eyelid Orbit, reconstruction of, subsequent to or­ iginal enucleation and not during enu­ cleation (plastic repair of eye- socket) Orbitotomy with exploration (cutting into orbit) Pannus, excision of Peritectomy (removal of ring of con­ junctiva) Peritomy (removal of strip of conjunctiva around cornea) Pterygium, excision of (treatment of thick­ ened membrane over eye) Ptsosis operation, complete-each eyelid (correction of drooping eyelid) Retina, operation for detachment, including diathermy Sclerectomy (removal of part of sclera) for glaucoma (lagrange, Elliott) (cutting of surface of eyeball) Strabismus (cross eye) cutting operation for (complete procedure) each eye Stye, incision of Symblepharon (adhesion of eyelid to eye­ ball) release by simple incision .... Tarsectomy (removal of tarsus of eyelid) Tarsorrhaphy (stitching of tartsus of eyelid Tear duct (lacrimal duct) dilatation .... Tumor, excision of intra-orbital, simple . . Tumor, excision of intra-orbital, malignant Wounds, accidental, of conjunctiva, sutur­ ing of Xanthoma, excision of-requiring hospital residence not requiring hospital residence .... 40.00 100.00 20.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 40.00 65.00 300.00 200.00 40.00 150.00 150.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 50.00 100.00 450.00 200.00 200.00 20.00 40.00 100.00 67.50 40.00 100.00 200.00 40.00 50.00 40.00 FRACTURES Simple fractures, closed reduction or treatment, unless otherwise specified. The amounts shown below are for simple frac­ tures. For a compound fracture, the maximum pay­ ment will be one and one half times the amount shown below for the corresponding simple fraeture. For a fracture requiring an open operation, the maximum payment will be twice the amount shown below for the corresponding simple fracture. (Bone grafting, bone splicing and skeletaltraction pins are considered open operations.) Removal of bone plates or pins except re­ moval of traction pins or other traction appliances (as this is always a separate and distinct procedure) 50.00 SKULL Non-operative 100.00 Operative, with cutting into cranial cavity (drill taps excepted) 450.00 FACIAL BONES Hyoid (at base of tongue) ...... closed Malar (cheekbone) closed Mandible (lower jaw) alveolar process excepted closed with or without inter-dental wiring .. Maxilla (upper jaw) alveolar process ex­ cepted closed with or without inter-dental wiring 50.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 �Mareh, 1970 Nasal Zygoma (cheek bone) SEAFARERS closed closed 37.50 50.00 SPINE AND TRUNK Clavicle (collac bone) closed 100.00 Coccyx (lower end of spine) 20.00 Rib or ribs-three or more 50.00 less than three 37.50 Sacrum, alone or with pelvic bones closed 150.00 Scapla (shoulder blade) closed 100.00 Sternum (breast bone) closed 30.00 Vertebra, one or more (bones of spinal column) closed 150.00 Body or Lamia 100.00 Articular, lateral or spinous processes only 30.00 PELVIS One or more of following bones including acetabulum (ilium, ischium, pubis, or sacrum) closed 150.00 II pi Vii' I UPPER EXTREMITY Carpal bone, one or more (each hand) closed 37.50 Colles (wrist) closed 100.00 Humerus (upper arm) .... closed 100.00 Metacarpal bone, one or more (each hand) !... closed 37.50 Phalanx, each finger closed 37.50 Radius, or radius and ulna (forearm) closed 100.00 Ulna or ulna and radius (forearm closed 100.00 Elbow closed 100.00 LOWER EXTREMITY Astragalus (foot) Femur (thigh) Tibula or fibula and tibia (leg) . . Metatarsal bone, one or more closed 100.00 closed 150.00 closed 100.00 (foot) closed 37.50 Oscalsis (foot) closed 100.00 Patella (Kneecap)^ closed 100.00 Phalanx, each toe closed 37.50 Potts, (ankle) closed 100.00 Tarsal bone, one or more (foot) . . closed 37.50 Tibia or tibia and fibula (leg) . . . closed 100.00 GENITO-URINARY TRACT - Abscess, periurethral, drainage of Bartholin gland, incision of not requiring hospital residence requiring hospital residence excision of, one or more Biopsy, through cystoscope Bladder, diverticulum (pouch) excision of Bladder, punch operation on neck of .... Bladder, tumor or stones, removal of By open cutting operation By endoscopic means Bulbourethral gland, excision of (removal of gland in urethra) Cauterization of cervix, when done sepa­ rately and not in conjunction with other procedures Cervicectomy (amputation of cervix) .... Cervix (neck of uterus) amputation Cervix, Biopsy of (independent procedure) Cervix, conization (roaming) of . . . . .\ . . Cervix, insertion of radioactive substance, or treatment by X-Ray with or without biopsy (for m align ancey) Circumcision (removal of foreskin of penis) Clitoris, amputation of all or part Colpectomy (excision of vagina) Colpocleisis (complete obliteration of vagina) Colpoperineoplasty: (repair of vagina and perineum; pelvic floor repair, inde­ pendent procedure) Colpopexy (plastic repair of vagina) Colpoplasty, repair of cystocele (hernia of bladder) or rectocele (hernia of rec­ tum), independent procedures ..... Colpoplasty, repair of cystocele (hernia of bladder) and rectocele (hernia of rectum) Colpotomy (incision into vagina) with ex­ ploration or drainage Crptorchidectomy (undescended testicle) single bilateral 50.00 20.00 65.00 65.00 67.50 200.00 200.00 200.00 67.50 67.50 50.00 100.00 100.00 20.00 50.00 • 100.00 30.00 30.00 200.00 200.00 250.00 150.00 150.00 200.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 LOG Culdoscopy (examination of uterus by culdoscope) diagnostic 50.00 (operation on uterus by culdoscope) operative 67.50 Cyst, ovarian, drainage or excision of .. . 200.00 Cyst, vaginal, excision of 50.00 Cystectomy (removal of urinary bladder) with transplantation of ureter-partial 300.00 complete 400.00 Cystocele, repair of (hernia of bladder) .. 150.00 Cystocele (hernia of bladder) and rectocele (hernia of rectum) or other mutiple gynecological repair procedures with­ out abominal approach (except peri­ neorrhaphy or pjerineoplasty 200.00 with or without rectocele with perine­ orrhaphy or perineoplasty 250.00 Cystorrhaphy (suture of bladder wound, injuiy or rupture 200.00 Cystoscopy, diagnostic, including retrograde pyelography or flushing of kidney pelvis 50.00 Cystoscopy, operative, unless otherwise specified in schedule 67.50 Cystolithotomy (cutting into bladder, in­ cluding removal of stone 200.00 Cystostomy (cutting into bladder) 200.00 Cystotomy (cutting into bladder) 200.00 Dilatation and curettage, non-puerperal (not associated with pregnancy) .... 50.00 Enterocele, repair of vaginal approach, without cystocele or rectocele 150.00 abdominal approach 200.00 vaginal approach, with cystocele or rec­ tocele 200.00 vaginal approach with or without cys­ tocele or rectocele with perineoplasty or perinorrhaphy 250.00 Epididymectomy (removal of epididmis ap­ pendage of testicle)-single 100.00 bilateral 150.00 Epididymis (appendage of testicle) abscess, drainage of 50.00 Epididymovasostomy (connecting of epi­ didymis to vas deferens, unilateral or bilateral 150.00 Episioperineorrhaphy (suture of recent in­ jury of vulva and perineum 50.00 Episiorrhaphy (suture of recent injury to vulva) 30.00 Fallopian tube transection (dividing) of . .. 200.00 Fallopian tube, ligation (tying off) of .... 200.00 Fistula, closure of vaginal 100.00 Fistula, vesicovaginal (bladder-vaginal) or vesicourterine (bladder-uterus) closure of 300.00 Hydrocele (collection of fluid in outer sac of testicle) excision of-single 100.00 bilateral 150.00 Hydrocele (collection of fluid in outer sac of testicle) tapping of (aparcentesis) 30.00 Hymenectomy (cutting away of hjnmen) . . 20.00 Hymenotomy (insision of hymen) 20.00 Hysterectomy (removal of uterus) total or sub-total irrespective of approach . . 300.00 Hysteropexy (fixation of uterus) 200.00 Hysterotomy (cutting into uterus) 200.00 Hysterorrhaphy (suture of ruptured uterus) 200.00 Hysterosalpingostomy (connecting of fal­ lopian tubes to uterus) 200.00 Kidney abscess, drainage of, independent procedure 200.00 Kidney, fixation of 300.00 Kidney, removal of or cutting into 400.00 Manchester or Pothergills Operation (fixaation of uterus-hysterepexy 200.00 Meatetomy (cutting of external opening of urinary passage) 20.00 Myomectomy (removal of fibroid or mus­ cular tumor of uterus) independent procedure 200.00 Nephrectomy or heminephrectomy (removal of all or part of kidney) with or with­ out ureterectomy 400.00 Nephrolithotomy with removal of calculus removal of kidney stone) 400.00 Nephropexy (fixation or suspension of kidney) '. . 300.00 Nephrorrhaphy (suture of kidney wound or injury) 300.00 Nephrostomy (cutting into kidney) 375.00 Nephrotomy (cutting into kidney) with ex­ ploration 375.00 Page Seventeen Oophorectomy (removal of ovary) or salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of ovary and fallopian tubes) Oophoropexy (fixation or suspension of ovary) Oophorplasty (plastic repair of ovary) .... Orchidectomy (excision of testicle)-single bilateral Orchidectomy (excision of testicle) for ma­ lignant tumor Orchidopexy (fixation of undescended testicle)-sin^e bilateral Ovarian cysts or abscesses, drainage or excision of Pan-Hysterectomy (complete removal of uterus) Penis, amputation of, partial Penis, amputation of, complete Penis, amputation of, complete, including regional lymph nodes Penis, excision or fulguration of warts each Penis, epispadias complete procedure (re­ pair of defect of urethra) Penis, hypospadias complete procedure (repair of defect of urethra) Perineoplasty (plastic repair of perineum) Perineoplasty (plastic repair of perineum) including repair of laceration of rectum Perineorrhaphy (suturing of perineum) in­ dependent procedure Perineorrhaphy (suturing of perineum) with other gynecological repair procedures Perirenal (adjacent to kidney) abscess, drainage of, independent procedure Polypectomy (removal of polyps) one or more Pregnancy, ectopic (outside of uterus) op­ eration for Prepuce (foreskin) dorsal or lateral "slit" of Prostate, removal of, by open operation (complete procedure) Prostate, removal of, by endoscopic means transurethral resection Prostatolithitomy, removal of prostatic cal­ culus (stones) Prostatotomy (external drainage of prostatic abscess Pyelolithotomy (cutting into kidney) with removal of calculus (stones) Pyeloplasty (plastic repair of kidney) with or without operation on ureter Pyelostomy (cutting into kidney) witli drain­ age Pyelotomy (cutting into kidney) with ex­ ploration Rectocele (hernia of rectum into vagina) repair of Rectocele (hernia of rectum) and cystocele (hernia of bladder) or other multiple gynecological repair procedures with­ out abdominal approach (except peri­ neorrhaphy or perineoplasty with or without cystocele with peri­ neorrhaphy or perineoplasty Renal capsulectomy (decapsulation of kid­ ney) unilateral bilateral Renal (kidney) vessels, division or tran­ section of aberrant Salpingectomy (removal of fallopian tubes) or salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of tubes and ovary) Salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of oviduct and ovary, one or both sides) Salpingoplasty (plastic repair of a fallop­ ian tubes Scrotum (pouch containing testes) abscess, incision and drainage of requiring hos­ pital residence not requiring hospital residence .... Scrotum (pouch containing testes) resec­ tion of Skene's gland, incision of-requiring hos­ pital residence not requiring hospital residence Skene's gland, excision or fulguration of Sympathectomy, pre-sacral Testis, reduction of torsion (twisting of cord) of 200.00 200.00 200.00 100.00 150.00 200.00 100.00 150.00 200.00 300.00 100.00 200.00 300.00 20.00 150.00 150.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 250.00 200.00 50.00 200.00 20.00 300.00 200.00 150.00 100.00 350.00 350.00 350.00 350.00 150.00 200.00 250.00 200.00 300.00 300.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 50.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 50.00 200.00 100.00 �Page Eighteen II SEAFARERS Trachelectomy (excision of cervix) inde­ pendent procedure Tracheloplasty (plastic repair of uterine cervix) Ureter (tube from kidney to bladder) open­ ing of strictures of (endoscopic proce­ dures) Ureter (tube from kidney to bladder) trans­ plantation to skin (ureterostomy)unilateral bilateral Ureter (tube from kidney to bladder) tu­ mors or stones, removal of-by open cutting operation by endoscopic means Ureterectomy (excision of ureter) complete or partial Ureterocystostomy (anastomosis of ureter to bladder) unilateral bilateral Ureteroenterostomy (anastomosis of ureter to bowel) unilateral bilateral Ureterolithotomy (removal of stone from ureter) with removal of calculus, open operation Ureteroplasty, plastic on ureter (stricture) without plastic operation on renal pelvis ..: with plastic operation on renal pelvis .. Ureterotomy (cutting into ureter) with ex­ ploration or drainage Ureterostomy (transplantation of ureter to skin)—unilateral bilateral Ureteropyelostomy (anastomosis of ureter and renal pelvis) Urethra, excision of carcinoma of Urethra, prolapse of mucosa, female, re­ pair of Urethra, stricture of, open operation .... Urethra, stricture of, intra-urethral cutting operation through endoscope ...... Urethral caruncle, excision of or electrocauterization Urethral sphincter, female, plastic opera­ tion Urethrocele, repair of (female) independent procedure Urethroplasty, plastic operation on urethra, including hypospadias or epispadias, complete procedure Urethrorrhapy (suture of urethral wound or injury) Urethrostomy (cutting into urethra) inde­ pendent procedure Urethrotomy (cutting into urethra) open operation, independent procedure . . . Urethrovaginal fistula (abnormal opening between urethra and vagina) closure of Uterus, cutting operation on this organ and its appendages, with abdominal ap­ proach (unless otherwise specified in schedule) Vagina, reconstruction of congenital de­ formity Vaginal septum, excision of Varicocele, excision of (removal of varicose swelling of spermatic cord)—unilateral bilateral Vasectomy (removal of vas deferens)— unilateral bilateral Vasotomy (cutting of vas deferens) or liga­ tion (one or both sides—independent procedure)—unilateral bilateral Ventrofixation (fixation of uterus-hysteropexy) Ventrosuspension (suspension of uterus) .. Vesiculectomy (removal of seminal vesicle) —unilateral bilateral Vulvectomy (removal of vulva)—^partial .. complete radical, including regional lymph nodes . 100.00 100.00 67.50 200.00 400.00 >?'*:• L5miphadenectomy, radical, upper neck or axilla—unilateral • bilateral Lymphadenectomy, radical, cervical or groin—unilateral bilateral :..... Simple excision of complete lymph node for tuberculosis, etc Mammary Glands—See Breast 200.00 250.00 250.00 300.00 100.00 200.00 400.00 SALIVARY GLANDS Parotid abscess, drainage of 50.00 Parotid gland, removal of 150.00 Parotid tumor, removal of, benign .... 150.00 Paratid tumor, removal of, mixed or malignant 200.00 Ranula (retention cyst of mouth) excision of 67.50 Salivary fistula (abnormal opening or tract) closure of 100.00 Sialolithotomy (removal of salivary cal­ culus) 50.00 Submaxillary gland, excision of ...... . 100.00 200.00 THYROID AND OTHER ENDOCRINE GLANDS GOITRE 200.00 67.50 200.00 200.00 400.00 200.00 400.00 200.00 200.00 400.00 400.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 67.50 50.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 150.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 40.00 60.00 30.00 50.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 300.00 100.00 150.00 250.00 GLANDS LYMPH GLANDS Excision of lymph node for diagnosis or biopsy March, 1970 LOG 30.00 Hemithyroidectomy (removal of part of thyroid) Isthmectomy (removal of isthmus of thy­ roid) Ligation (tying off) of thyroid arteries not followed by thyroidectomy— one or more at one operation .. two or more stage operation ... Removal of adenoma or benign tumor of thyroid (no payment for X-ray treatment of thyroid) Thyroid, remnant, excision of Thyroid, removal of, complete or sub­ total (complete procedure) includ­ ing ligation of thyroid arteries, to be treated as one operation Adrenalectomy, partial or total (re­ moval of part or all of adrenal gland) Carotid body tumor, excision of ....... Hypophysectomy (removal of hypophy­ sis) Parathyroidectomy (removal of para thy­ roids) .. . : Piiiealectomy (removal of pineal body) Thymectomy (removal of thymus gland) HEART OR CARDIAC Angiogram, cutting operation for exposure of vessel Aorta, coarctation of, correction of Arteriogram, cutting operation for exposure of vessel Cardiorrhaphy (suture of heart wound or injury) Cardiotomy (cutting into heart) with ex­ ploration or removal of foreign body . Catheterization of heart (independent com­ plete procedure) Commissurotomy (operation on valve of heart) Congenital defects, correction of, such as patent ductus arteriosis, coarctation of aorta pulmonary stenosis Patent ductus arteriosis, correction of .... Pericardiectomy (operation on pericardium of heart) Pericardiocentesis (puncture of pericardial space for aspiration) Pericardiotomy (cutting into pericardium of heart) with exploration,, drainage or removal of foreign body Pulmonary stenosis, correction of Valvulectomy (operation on valve of heart) Valvulotomy (incision of valve of heart) .. 200.00 200.00 100.00 150.00 200.00 200.00 300.00 375.00 200.00 375.00 300.00 375.00 300.00 50.00 450.00 50.00 450.00 450.00 100.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 30.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 HERNIA Herniotomy-hemiorrhapy-hemioplasty single-inguinal, femoral, umbilical, ven­ tral or incision 200.00 bilateral-inguinal, or femoral 250.00 hiatal or diaphragmatic 400.00 Injection method, entire course of treatment single 100.00 more than one hernia 150.00 INCISION AND DRAINAGE Incision and Drainage, Debridement or Re­ moval of foreign bodies requiring hos­ pital residence not requiring hospital residence NOTE: 1. Where debridement and suturing both subscribed to, pay both fees. 2. Removal of bone plates or pins ex­ cept removal of traction pins or other traction appliances (as this is always a separate and distinct procedure) .... JOINTS Arthrectomy—pay arthrodesis fee. Arthrodesis (fusing of joint, operative anklylosis with or without tendon transplant) Ankle or ankle and foot Elbow Finger, one or more joints Foot or ankle and foot ..." Hip Knee Shoulder Spine, including sacroiliac, except coccyx Wrist Anthroplasty (reconstruction, functional restoration of joint with or without bone or fascial graft) Ankle, or foot and ankle Elbow Finger, including metacarpal-phalangeal joint each Foot, or ankle and foot Hip Knee (except semi-lunar cartilage) .... Shoulder Spine (including intervertebral disc op­ erations) Tempero-mandibular Toes, including metatarso - phalangeal joint each Wrist Arthrotomy (incision into joint-independ­ ent procedure—^with exploration and drainage or removal of loose or foreign body) Ankle Elbow Finger each Foot (including bunionectomy) Hand Hip Knee (except semi-lunar cartilage) .... Semi-lunar cartilage excision Shoulder Tempero-mandibular Toes each Wrist Manipulation of joint under general anes­ thesia dislocations excluded, including application of cast or traction Elbow Ankle Hip Knee Shoulder Wrist Spine (with hospitalization and immo­ bilization) Club foot (with application of cast) initial subsequent maximum either foot Paracentesis Capsuloplasty—Pay arthroplasty fee Capsulotomy—Pay arthrotomy fee LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS Achilles tendon, lengthening or shortening Bakers cyst, excision of Ganglion (cyst of tendon sheath) excision of Ligaments and tendons, cutting or trans­ plant—single multiple Suture of avulsed (torn away) tendon to skeletal attachment—sin^e Synovitis, stenosing (release of contracted tendon sheath) Tendon, suturing of—single multiple Tenotomy (cutting of tendon)—single ... multiple 50.00 20.00 50.00 250.00 250.00 150.00 250.00 300.00 250.00 250.00 300.00 250.00 -I 300.00 300.00 150.00 300.00 350.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 250.00 150.00 300.00 150.00 150.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 200.00 150.00 150.00 50.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 67.50 20.00 ' 20.00 200.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 ' A 100.00 100.00 67.50 100.00 100.00 150.00 �March, 1970 SEAFARERS Trigger finger, or stenosing synovitis (re­ lease of contracted tendon sheath) .. 100.00 NOTE: Club foot open operations are pay­ able under "Cutting into Joint"— $50.00 plus cutting operation on ten­ don—$100 (each foot) MUSCLES AND FASCIA 4^' Biopsy Diaphragm rupture, suture of (transthoracic approach) .(abdominal approach) Dupuytren's Contracture (hand) each hand Fasciotomy (cutting of fascia) Myorrhaphy (suture of muscle) of quadri­ ceps or biceps Scalenotomy (cutting of scalenus muscle in neck with or without resection of cer­ vical rib)—unilateral BilateralSternocleidomastoid muscle, cutting of ... Torticollis (wry neck)—operation for Wry neck (torticollis)—operation for .... NERVES Brachial plexus, exploration of (independ­ ent procedure) Ganglion injections when done for other than surgical anesthesia (limit of 3) each Glossopharyngeal nerve, resection of .... Infraorbital or supraorbital nerve, evulsion (separating) Nerve, crushing of any Nerve, suturing of accidental severance of each Nerve injections when done for other than surgical anesthesia (limit of 3 injec­ tions), except no payment will be made when done for dental proce­ dures, sprained ankles or pruritus ani each Neurolysis (freeing of nerve, or transposi­ tion) of Occipital nerve, evulsion (separating) of .. Phrenic nerve, transection (dividing in two) of ..; Retrogasserian neuretomy (cutting of nerve) for trigeminal neuralgia (tic doulou­ reux) Spinal nerve roots, transection (dividing in two) of Sympathectomies (cutting of sympathetic nerve) of cervical areas;—^unilateral .. bilateral : Sympathectomies (cutting of cympathetic nerve) of dorsal, lumbar, sacral areas —unilateral 50.00 375.00 250.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 200.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 300.00 50.00 400.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 150.00 75.00 50.00 400.00 450.00 200.00 375.00 300.00 NERVES Bilateral $450.00 Trigeminal nerve, transection (dividing in two) of 400.00 Vagotomy (cutting of vagus nerve in stom­ ach) 200.00 Vestibular nerve, transection (dividing in two) of 400.t)0 OBSTETRICAL PROCEDURES Caesarean section, including delivery .... 200.00 Abdominal operation for extra-uterine or ectopic pregnancy 50.00 Miscarriage 50.00 I NOTE: This fee payable where there is a surgically induced or spontaneous mis­ carriage or abortion. If there is a spontaneous abortion or miscarriage, surgical manipulation may be pre­ sumed. When there is a premature birth whether alive or not, pay deliv­ ery fee. PARACENTESIS Tapping (of abdomen, chest, bladder other than catheterization ear drum, hydro­ cele, joint, or bone) 30.00 Eye (anterior chamber for inflammatory exudate or glaucoma) - 40.00 Spine Simple spinal puncture 30.00 Myelography, spinal puncture for (ex­ clusive of X-rays) 60.00 Page Nineteen LOG Pneumoencephalography, spinal punc­ ture for- (exclusive of X-rays) .... 60.00 Ventricle Ventriculography, including drill tap or taps (exclusive of X-rays) .... 100.00 PILONIDAL CYST OR SINUS Excision (removal) of 100.00 PLASTIC OPERATIONS Where the operation is described as being done in multiple stages only one fee will be allowed for the complete pro­ cedure. Anoplasty (plastic operation for imperfo­ rate anus or stricture) 200.00 Cleft Palate—Palatoplasty—(plastic opera­ tion for cleft palate) one stage operation 200.00 two stage operation 250.00 with harelip operation 350.00 PLASTIC OPERATIONS Ear—Otoplasty (plastic repair—for pro­ truding ears) each ear Otoplasty (plastic reconstruction of ear with graft of skin or cartilage) each ear Epispadias (plastic operation on urethra) complete procedure Eyelid Operation for ectropion (repair of eyelid folded out) Operation for entropion (repair of eyelid folded in) Ptsosis (correction of drooping eyelid) operation complete, each eyelid .... Fatty tissue, removal of excess Feet, webbing of (syndactylism), .each foot with skin grafting Grafts (complete procedure) Arterial (see ARTERIES & VEINS) Bone (obtaining bone graft material from another part of body) Skin—not more than 2 square inches .. 2 to 25 square inches 26 to 50 square inches 51 to 100 square inches Over 100 square inches Tube graft NOTE: Where scar tissue, ulcerations, tumors etc. are removed and skin grafting necessary after these pro­ cedures two fees are payable. Hands, webbing of (syndactylism) each hand with skin grafting Harelip—unilateral bilateral combined with palatoplasty Hypospadias (plastic operation on urethra) complete procedure Nose—Rhinoplasty—all reconstruction operations Otoplasty (plastic repair—for protruding ears) each ear Otoplasty (plastic reconstruction of ear with graft of skin or cartilage) . .each ear Palatoplashty—(plastic operation for cleft palate) one stage operation two stage operation with harelip operation Rhinoplasty (plastic operation on nose) complete procedure Scar tissue, excision of Skin, correction of contracture, without grafting Skin planing-T-by wire brush or sandpaper­ ing Skin, removal of excess Syndactylism (webbing of hand or foot) each with skin grafting Z-plasty NOTE: For undercutting, no fee payable. RECTUM NOTE: Where any of below procedures are accomplished by electro-coagulation or electro-dessication fee is payable. Abscess, incision ond drainage of ischio­ rectal, perianal, submucous—requir­ ing hospital residence not requiring hospital residence incision and drainage of supraelevator area 100.00 200.00 150.00 137.50 100.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 200.00 300.00 400.00 300.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 200.00 350.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 250.00 350.00 100.00 67.50 67.50 200.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 67.50 50.00 20.00 67.50 Anoplasty (plastic operation) for imperfo­ rate anus or stricture Cryptectomy (removal of pockets in rec­ tum) single or multiple Fissure, cutting operation for correction of Fistula in ano, cutting operation for—single multiple Hemorrhoidectomy (removal of hemor­ rhoids or piles) External Internal or internal and external Injection treatment (complete procedure) Hemorrhoids, thrombosed, incision of .... Papillae, hypertrophied (enlarged) excision of Proctectomy (resection of rectum) Proctopexy (fixation of rectum) abdominal, for prolapse Proctoplasty (plastic repair of rectum) for prolapse Proctorrhaphy (suture of rectum) closure of rectourethral fistula closure of rectovesical fistula Proctoscopy (examintaion of rectum by proctoscope) diagnostic (ojjeration on rectum by proctoscope) operative Proctotomy (cutting into rectum) Prolapse of rectum, cutting operation for Pruritus ani, undercutting for or neurotomy treatment of itching skin of anus) ... Sigmoidoscopy (examination of lower colon by sigmoidoscope) diagnostic (operation on lower colon by sigmoido­ scope) operative Sphincteroplasty, and (plastic operation for fecal incontinence) Sphincterotomy, division of anal sphincter Tabs, external hemorrhoidal, excision of (single or multiple) SKULL Cutting into cranial cavity (drill taps ex­ cepted) Drill taps—single multiple Ventriculography, including drill tap or taps (exclusive of X-ray) SPINE OR SPINAL CORD Coccyx (bone at lower end of spine) re­ moval of all or part of Cordotomy (cutting into spinal cord) or any other operation on the spinal cord .. Intervertebral discs, operation with removal of with fusion Myelography, spinal puncture for (exclusive of X-rays) Pneumoencephelography, spinal puncture for (exclusive of X-rays) Sacroiliac or other spinal fusions Spinal cord tumor, operation for Spinal puncture (simple) each (up to a maximum of $125) Vertebra (bone of spinal column) or Verte­ brae (coccyx excepted), operation with removal of portion of 200.00 30.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 50.00 100.00 50.00 30.00 30.00 375.00 200.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 20.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 20.00 50.00 200.00 100.00 30.00 450.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 $100.00 450.00 300.00 450.00 60.00 60.00 300.00 450.00 30.00 300.00 SUTURING, ACCIDENTAL WOUNDS Fees set out below for skin sutures or clips, and muscle sutures, are doubled when laceration of face below hairline, forward of ears and above chin is sutured. Skin structures, per suture or clip—first . . 10.00 each additional 3.00 Muscle structures, per suture—first 10.00 each additional 4.00 Nerves, end to end (each) 50.00 SYMPATHECTOMIES Cervical (cutting away of sympathetic nerves of the neck)—unilateral .... bilateral Cervicothoracic (cutting away of sympa­ thetic nerves of neck and chest)—uni­ lateral bilateral Lumbar (cutting away of base of spine)— unilateral bilateral Presacral neurectomy (cutting away of nerve network in front of the sacrum) Splanchnicoctomy (cutting away of visceral nerves) 200.00 300.00 300.00 450.00 300.00 450.00 200.00 425.00 �rarcl 'age Twenty Thoracic (Dorsal) (cutting away of sympa­ thetic nerves of chest)—unilateral ... 300.00 bilateral 450.00 Vagotomy (cutting of vagus nerve in stom­ ach) 200.00 TEETH—DENTAL SURGERY Alveolectomy or Alveoplasty (surgical re­ moval or plastic repair of alveolar process) requiring hospital residence. . not requiring hospital residence If the surgeon removes two or more adjoin­ ing teeth and subscribes to an alveolec­ tomy or alveoplasty, we will allow fees as set out below: 50.00 20.00 TEETH—DENTAL SURGERY 1. If Alveolectomies are done on both the mandible (lower jaw bone) and max­ illa (upper" jaw bone) irrespective of . whether done at the same time or not, allow two fees. 2. If alveolectomies involving multiple ex­ tractions from different locations in the same jaw (mandible or maxilla) at the same sitting, allow one fee. 3. Alveolectomies done at different sitting qualify for additional fee or fees. 4. If impaction removed at same sitting as alveolectomy (involving two or more additional teeth) allow two fees. 5. Alveolectomy an independent procedure, no coincident to tooth extraction—fee payable for each jaw (mandible or maxilla). Apicoectomy—root amputation (odontot­ omy) each 50.00 Gingivectomy (cutting away of gum) requiring hospital residence 50.00 not requiring hospital residence 20.00 NOTE: 1. In hospital—pay two fees if both jaws involved. 2. Not requiring hospital residence— pay fee for cutting procedure per­ formed at each sitting. Impacted tooth, removal of irrespective of hospital residence 50.00 Each additional impaction at same sitting.. Odontotomy—root amputation—apecoectomy each Odontectomy—removal of unerupted tooth requiring hospital residence not requiring hospital residence Retained or residual root, an independent procedure, not coincident to alveolec­ tomy or alveoplasty or attempted ex­ traction of tooth and when gum is cut requiring hospital residence each not requiring hospital residence . . .each Unerupted tooth (odontectomy) removal of— requiring hospital residence not requiring hospital residence 30.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 50.00 20.00 50.00 20.00 TOENAILS—INGROWN Toenails, Ingrown—cutting operation into tissue— requiring hospital residence—unilateral 50.00 bilateral 100.00 not requiring hospital residence—unilat­ eral 20.00 bilateral 40.00 TUMORS Benign or superficial tumors and cysts or abscesses— requiring hospital residence $ 50.00 not requiring hospital residence 20.00 Exception. Cervical Polyps (see GenitoUri.iury Tract) NOTE: 1. Fee payable when doctor excises, incises or employs electro-dessication or electro-coagulation. 2. Fee payable when doctor certifies to removal by X-ray, radium, freezing or injection directly into tumor. 3. Fee net payable when removed by acid, ointments or caustics. 4. If multiple tumors are removed by more than one incision pay for each incision up to maximum limit of $450. •i » I ; !£>17 Exception: a. Cervical, renal polyps — pay single fee. b. Nasal polyps—see Ear, Nose or Throat. 5. See Breast. Malignant tumors of face, lip or skin .... 100.00 NOTE: Regardless of means employed— this means by X-ray, radium, electrodessication or electro-coagulation. Consider the treatment of tumor of body orifices as falling in this category, e.g. mouth (including pharynx, tongue, nasal cavity, anterior urethra, vagina and cervix when X-ray, radium, electro-dessication or electro-coagula­ tion are employed. (Do not include body of uterus). Malignant tumors other than of face, lip or skin or ex­ ceptions listed above. Fee will de­ pend on location of tumor and type of surgery done. Refer to section of schedule involved. Minimum fee $275. Only cutting operations will qualify for fee. VARICOSE VEINS Injection treatment, complete procedure (one or both legs) 75.00 Cutting operation, complete procedure: '' One leg 100.00 Both legs ;. 165.00 Saphenous or Femoral—vein litigation— unilateral 50.00 bilateral 100.00 Note on ligations: Where done. separately and not with operation or injection for varicose veins. If diagnosis is varicose veins pay for Varicose Veins. Except for operations expressly excepted in the Schedule, the Trustees shall, sub­ ject to Ihe terms arid conditions of the Regulations, determine a payment for any cutting operation not listed in the Schedule consistent with the payment for any listed operation of comparable difficulty and complexity, but in no event shall such payment exceed the applicable Maximum Surgical Benefit. �Morrh, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty One Congress Moves Swiftly on Maritime Program '3 I I.' II t 7 (Continued from Page 2) "As Mr. Gibson said to this Committee, some of these com­ panies are excellent operators and the kinds of people you would want in the program. He found merit in a suggestion that some form of 'grandfather clause' be provided which would require operators with both U.S. and foreign-flag ships to freeze their foreign fleets at the present level and then allow them to qualify for subsidies." Hall reminded the Committee of the fact that the unsubsidized operators depend to a large measure on the carriage of gov­ ernment-generated cargoes. "We know the hope is that with enactment of this bill, all segments of our merchant fleet will be able to compete in the world market for the carriage of world trade. We agree with the goal and we share in the hope that it comes about. But in the meantime—and for many years to come—governmentgenerated cargo will be essential to the survival of a significant portion of our fleet. "We know that in spite of the fact that H.R. 15424 Js silent on the subject of government cargo, both the President and the Maritime Administrator have stated that they felt the present system of preferential rates would be replaced by the pro­ posed direct subsidy program. I'his shift—especially during the early stages of the new program —could cause chaos in the in­ dustry as presently subsidized operators, with some of their newer, higher productivity ves­ sels, built with government as­ sistance, would have an unfair advantage over the operators who have been 'frozen out' of many of the benefits of the 1936 Act." • "We were gravely concerned with this situation, as it easily could have driven a substantial portion of the present fleet out of business at the very time when we are all working toward its rejuvenation," Hall said. Referring to Maritime Ad­ ministrator Gibson's response to several questions asked by Rep, Thomas Felly (R-Wash.), Hall commented: "As we understand it, Mr. Gibson envisions a transition period of at least five years. In the first few years of this period, while the newly subsidized bulk carriers are being built, no es­ sential changes in the cargo preference program are intend­ ed and Mr. Gibson has said a great deal of care must be exer­ cised to prevent undue harm to presently unsubsidized opera­ tors. "During the latter part of the transition period, while present­ ly subsidized operators might be allowed into the governmentcargo field, they would not be allowed to use their subsidies to enable them to carry cargo at rates below those of the unsub­ sidized operator. "Only when presently unsub­ sidized bulk vessels are obso­ lete—and only after new subsi­ dized vessels are available — would all operators be put on a par by providing CDS. "There is no question, as to the need for this transition pe­ riod to protect those operators who have been plying the bulk trade for many years, without CDS, CDS, tax deferments and other benefits of the 1936 Act." In discussing government cargo, the MTD President pointed to several other matters that he urged the Committee to direct its attention to. He noted that in view of the. fact that the Maritime Adminis­ trator has expressed his deter­ mination to convince American producers, importers and ex­ porters to increase their use of American-flag ships, it would be paradoxical if on the one hand the Maritime Administra­ tion is promoting a "ship Amer­ ican" program while on the other hand the government it­ self is ignoring its responsibili­ ties in this direction. ' "If the program is to suc­ ceed," he said, "the U.S. gov­ ernment must set the example." "Our government is the world's largest shipper. The government cannot expect to convince private shippers to use American-flag ships when it does not do so itself. If our government is to achieve in­ creased use of American ship­ ping, then the individual de­ partments of government must meet their responsibilities in this regard. "In spite of the requirements of the 1936 Act that a minimum of 50 percent of governmentgenerated cargoes be shipped in U.S. bottoms, the Department of Agriculture and the Agency for International Development have consistently frustrated the will of the Congress by setting up administrative procedures that make it impossible for U.S. ships to carry even the mini­ mum of 50 percent of their car­ goes. "It would be desirable if the responsibility for the transpor­ tation of government cargoes be placed in the Maritime Admin­ istration, the only agency sensi­ tive to the needs of and con­ cerned with the problems of the maritime industry. In addition, the Maritime Administrator ought to report periodically to the Congress on MSTS ship­ ments to make certain that these also comply with the will of Congress."In any case, this Committee should make it clear to all gov­ ernment agencies that the intent 14 Seafarers Earn Lifeboat Ticket of the current cargo preference language is that a minimum of 50 percent of government cargo must be carried on U.S. flag vessels, and that every effort should be made to maximize -this carriage so that the result is closer to 1 GO percent than 50 percent. "With regard to the proposal for a new wage index system to determine operating differen­ tial subsidy payments, we wish to emphasize that we believe strongly in the principle of free collective bargaining for the de­ termination of wages and work­ ing conditions. "The proposal is based upon a very technical formula for which we have not accumulated any experience. We cannot, of course, say what its practical effects will be. Because it is untried, we think it proper to withhold judgment. In any event, the most important con­ sideration is to move this pro­ gram forward and enable the Committee to achieve its enact­ ment in this session of Con­ gress. We believe the Maritime Administrator will be sensitive to the need for constant review and evaluation of this proce­ dure." Referring to the pending leg­ islation as "in the main, a good program," Hall added, how­ ever, that to be successfully im­ plemented, "it will need the best efforts of government, manage­ ment and labor." "We submit that the Ameri­ can seaman, over the period of the industry's continuing de­ cline, has made a contribution insofar as the efficiency of the American merchant marine is concerned. For example, the productivitv of American sea­ men over the last 20 years has increased by more than 400 percent. Obviously the sophis­ ticated technological advances implicit in the program under consideration will bring contin­ ued increases in seamen's pro­ ductivity. "Many of the problems faced by the industry — those of a labor-management nature — could disappear in a healthy, expanding industry. Manning problems, for example, lose much of their impact in an ex­ panding job market. But job security is paramount when job opportunities are shrinking. Ac­ commodation is relatively sim­ ple in an expanding industry; it is impossible in a declining in­ dustry," Hall said. Summing up the Maritime Trades Department's position on the new program. Hall conc'uded; "We urge the enactment of this legislation with the amend­ ments and clarifications which we have suggested. We think the program which has been presented by the Administration and which will be perfected by this Committee will bring us to a point to which all of us have looked forward for a long time. It is obvious from the course of these hearings that both the Committee and the Administra­ tion are committed to the devel­ opment of a program that will deal with the needs of all seg­ ments of the American mari­ time industry. "Certainly the bill cannot be all things for all men, and un­ derstandably there will be areas where experience will call for re-evaluation. This is to be ex­ pected, but as we have said, the matter of primary importance is to get on with the program." HO HEAT? HOT WATER? SECTION When board IS f?Snishtd unUcensed ^ supper. When SS!%XtCa£r!: • as P^ovIded in .is Section, shall he allowed when: cold -- apTiy-" • available in is not fp'eSrof twelve (12) ot more cons Heat beefs must be reported immedi­ ately to the Department Delegate and Chief Engineer. 65 You must keep a written record of the beef including: • Date • Time of Day Fourteen more Seafarers were certified as lifeboatrnen by the Coast Guard after passing examinations at the Sill lifeboat school in New York February 13. Front row (l-r): Herbert Muchmore, Alfred Vaughn, Francis Papez. Second row: Edward Goforth. Larry Broadwater, Marcus Weikle, Ken Jenda, Robert Davis. Top row; Lenny Derrick, instructor, John Linton, Patrick Faketty, Gregory Boyle, Dean Yannuzzi, Thomas Strother, Thomas Egan, BM-I Lee Harvell,. Coast Guard examiner. All passed with scores of 90-plus. • Temperature All heat beefs should be recorded and sub­ mitted on an Individual basis. J �Page Twenty Two SEAFARERS Problems of Non-Contiguous Areas (Continued from Page 3) reserve and the participation of the American tanker fleet in its carriage." Many officials indicated their enthusiasm for the two-day con­ ference in replying to invita­ tions to attend. U.S. Sen. Mike Gravel of Alaska said "your plans for a conference recognize that the problem is serious for Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico and must be solved." He added that he "wholeheartedly" support the conference. U.S. Sen. Theodore F. Stevens of Alaska said he would participate in the conference in the hope that "one of the most pressing problems affecting Alaska can be resolved." The governor of Puerto Rico, Luis A. Ferre, said he will be "delighted to join" in the ses­ sions, adding that: "We in Puerto Rico think of a solution within the frame­ work of the present law—that is, without affecting the provi­ sions of the law which requires the use of American merchant vessels and crews in this trade." Expressing "gratitude to the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment for its sensitivity to the problems of our area and its concern for finding equitable solutions," Jorge L. Cordova, resident commissioner of Puerto Rico said he welcomed the chance to participate in the con­ ference. Shipping industry leaders were equally enthusiastic about the conference. "Be assured of our full co­ operation with the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and government officials from Alaska, Hawaii and - Puerto Rico to attack mutual problems ill non-contiguous trades," wired M. R. McEvoy, president of Sea-Land Service, Inc. Saying he was "most im­ pressed" with the conference concept, Howard M. Pack, president of Seatrain Lines, "' Relaxing on the Transehamplain <j.] Inc., said "your proposal con­ cerning government assistance that would'^ reduce these rates is worthy of full and frank ex­ ploration." And Michael Klebanoff, pres­ ident of Ogden Marine, Inc. and chairman of the American Tramp Shipowners Association, Inc., said "you have our full support for your effort to bring about an alliance between this industry and the non-contiguous areas that will be advantageous both to us and to them." 11 • c .» Seafarers to be Reimbursed For Medicare Part B « Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Robert T. Finch recently announced an increase in the monthly Medicare Part "B" premium from the present $4.00 rate to $5.30 effective next July 1. Approximately one-half of the 32% increase, or 640, is necessary to finance the current level of benefits. A projected 6% increase in physicians' fees under Medicare in 1971 will account for 260 of the remaining 660 allocated for anticipated cost increases. Inasmuch as enrollment under Medicare Part "B" is man­ datory for all eligible (retired and active) Seafarers and their qualified dependents, the Trustees of the SIU Welfare Plan have authorized reimbursement of the cost of Medicare Part "B," including the coming increase, as well as any future hike that may be imposed. Eligible and qualified Seafarers will be reimbursed for that expense on a quarterly basis upon receipt by the SIU Plan Office of a copy of the card issued by the Social Security De­ partment reflecting enrollment under Medicare Part "B," or the original card for Plan copy and return. v. m CAN QUIT SMOKh There is a good chance that you want to give up smoking cigarettes. You are convinced by the mounting evidence that tells you, as an intelligent per­ son, that smoking causes lung cancer, heart trouble and a host of other ailments. In other words, that smoking can have drastic effects which lessen your chances of living as long and as healthy a life as you other­ wise might. So . . . what to do? Where do you start? Or, having tried be­ fore—unsuccessfully—are there ways that can make a new at­ tempt easier and have a greater chance of success? The American Cancer Socie­ ty—deeply involved in this matter has compiled some sound recommendations that may help. These recommendations come from experts in cigarette-with­ drawal. It should encourage you to know that there are 19 mil­ lion ex-cigarette smokers in the United States. There is no one sure way. The only assurance lies In your own determination to quit—and in your efforts to reinforce that determination. March, 1970 LOG Some ex-smokers stress will­ power. For them, the sense that they can manage their own lives —that they are their own mas­ ters—gives them the power to act. Others find that will-power must be developed, and that the important thing is not to be discouraged by unsuccessful attempts, many have failed^ time after time—but finally suc­ ceeded. The key to success, to them, is to recognize that cigarette smoking is a habit—a strong habit acquired over a period of years—and lots of patience must be applied to relearning new be­ havior patterns. Approached from this angle, smoking can be given up by de­ grees. Set a date for quitting. As it approaches, gradually cut down, substituting new habits as you go. With each cigarette you reach for—and don't smoke—tell yourself that you are not giving up something of value, but learning to live a better and cleaner life. Little tricks can be tried to make the "reach" for the cigar­ ette harder. Like carrying the pack in an unaccustomed place so you have to fumble for it and have time to think it over. If you generally use your right hand to bring the cigarette to your mouth, use the left. If you usually place the cigarette in the right corner of the mouth —try the left side. Try a brand you don't like. Try leaving the cigarette in your mouth, unlighted. * Before lighting up, stop. Think of all the reasons you know why you shouldn't. The risk of disease, the blurring of the taste of food, the cough, the bad breath, the mess and smell of morning-after ashtrays. Think of the cost, and what you could save over a year if you didn't buy any cigarettes. Remember, smoking is an ad­ diction, like pot. Feel good about your ability to sluff it off. It isn't easy — but there's satisfaction in doing it—a sense of achieve­ ment. The week before you quit, think over your list of reasons for not smoking. Each evening, *> » AB Robert Vinson relaxes with a cup of coffee on the fantail of the Transehamplain after the ship tied up at Port Newark. Vinson, who has been sailing for four years, earned his AB endorsement through the upgrading program conducted by the Harry Lundeberg School of Ssamanship, and attended the school at Piney Point, Md. fore you fall asleep, concentrate on one dreadful result of cigar­ ette smoking. Repeat that single fact over and over again. The next night concentrate on an­ other fact. Do this again the next night, and the next. ink ovfei* whjr ft is that 100,000 doctors have quit smoking, Remind yourself that, if you continue smoking, your chances of dying between the ages of 25 and 65 are twice as great as those of the non-smok­ er. Would you fly in an airplane if the chances of crashing and death were even close to the risks of cigarette smoking? All right—you've finally quit smoking. But you find yourself tempted—generally by a wiff of smoke from someone near. How do you counteract this? The best way is to lose your­ self in some activity, mental of physical. Also you can substi­ tute another act for the act of smoking. Try these: • Drink water. • Nibble fruit, celery, carrots. • Suck candy or chew gum. • Chew bits of fresh ginger, a clove. • After a meal—try a mouth wash instead of a cigarette. Concentrate on the flavor. • Inhalers—helpful for si­ nuses—may be used as a replacement device. On quitting day, celebrate. Have a ball. Eat your favorite foods. Involve yoiw family or your friends in the project. For a few days, spend as much time as possible in places where smoking is forbidden— libraries, movies, theaters. Tryto keep away from friends who are heavy smokers for a while. Try physical activity — golf, swimming, bowling, billiards— or even extra work. Change some of your living patterns. Read more books, sit in another comfortable chair, try crossword puzzles, dp some task you have been putting off. During all the time, tell your­ self how fortunate you are in es­ caping a terrible habit. Keep plugging away at all the reasons why you gave up smoking. If you have withdrawal symptoms, say to yourself, "This will pass. Ti|K iT a great healer." It is! Ana your sense of accomplish­ ment and well-being will be well worth the effort. V, K * �Page Twenty Three i?v|?Jam6s Porter si^ns afpa^ff as Shipping C<>rnmiss?pner? A ^own catches up on the latest news in the ^ Steward Delegate James Mitchell signs the patrolJames Daniels pbseryes. Porter made two trips as O.S. Log as AB Richard Markley (left) and 2od Electric- mahis report at payoff. At right is Earl Di Angelo, ? A 0 -i i;L.L LJl CC A. '-x ^ 1 I: : xL- __x..V r_: IL- CM I vi �/I*age Twenty Four SEAFARERS LOG March, 1970 | •M rjiHE SHIP'S COMMITTEE is the vital link between the SIU at sea around the -I world and the SIU ashore. This committee on every SIU ship consists of a ship's chairman, ship's secretary, and one elected delegate from each department. It is the responsibility of the chairman to call a meeting each Sunday while the ship is at sea to discuss any and all matters relating to the Union. The ship's secretary is responsible for keeping the minutes of the meeting, and sending these minutes and other Union correspondence to Headquarters. The department delegates are responsible for han­ dling beefs reported to them by members of their department. Union democracy means active participation by all of the members of the Union. The concept of the ship's com­ mittee, and the purpose of the weekly meetings at sea, is to provide the means for all members to take a meaningful part in the affairs of their Union. I' ARIZPA—Ship's commit+ee on the Arizpa are (l-r) Dave Wilson, engine delegate;' Estevan Cruz, ship's secretary; Zenon Rivera, ship chairrnan; John Bdkus, deck departmen* delegate; Frank Gomez, steward delegate. They reported good meetings. ROBIN GOODFELLOW—Left to right are F. M. Jones, ship's delegate; D. J.' Hill, deck delegate; W. H. Price, engine; Ben Buck, chairrnan. Vihcent Sanchez, secretary;.; Young McMillan,; steward dglegate. Disputed gyertinie was settled at the payoff,, �SKAFARERS March, 1970 PajSfo Twenty Five LOC tmitnnil.ilHMrnnuiUUT PINEY POINT IPEBOAT TRAINING at the Harry XJ Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md., continues to turn out thoroughly trained young men who are looking toward a career as merchant sea­ men. During the past month, 74 trainees successfully passed the Coast Guard written and practical examination, and earned their endorsement as qualified lifeboatmen. Each of the trainees spent a minimum of 30 hours in the boats on the oars and com^ manding at the sweep oar, in addition to ten hours of classroom instruction, before they were permitted to take thdr examina­ tion. A total of 3,562 Seafarers have earned lifeboat endorsements through the training facilities of the HLSS. SlU Lifeboat Instructor Paul McGaharn (left) presents a wristwatch to trainee Daniel Dale, who was selected by the staff of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship as the Outstanding Trainee of Class 41. Dale was selected on the basis of his performance in the lifeboat training school, as well as for his attitude and overall academic achievements at Piney Point. mmscsnssr 'X 4' .^LASS 3^(l^ne^ l-r) Greigoty Wil Ifeftis. Phillip Cunningham. (Front row) • ;lnstruGtpr\Paul McGaharn, Terry Lanrtiht acki Andfevv Germondi Joseph Mone, Shelton Dufrene, Harry Seckman, Roger Weeden, Daniel Simmons, George Gerdner, Robeid Wade, William Day, Bernard Vescovi; James Kla}derman, Craig Copeland, John Hollen. (Back row l-r) Michael Homes, Bruce Stokes, Dennis Dillingharri, John Kelly, Willie Stirewalt, James Par­ sons, Ricky Bean, Clarence Major, Eddie Adkins, Keith Williams, Jerry Lovejoyi' Gerald P. Beckerman, and George Hill. ^ '< . ^i • • : ;: Baptiste, Dominic Zappala. (Front row) Charles Evans, Rdger Evans, ^ PauH Aikey, John Cappucc!, Larry Al-: dridqe, RoberL-Mppre, William Crumv; Robert Armstrong, Gregory Brown,. Gary Boland, Gary Mills. Instructor^ I.: Paul McGaharn. (Back row) David Bailey, Andrew Flpwers. Alan Rice, Donald Andrews, Terry Miller, Mi­ chael Brady, James Cotter, Edward Carter, William Robinson, Jerry Hart, Bruce McMullen. ahd Carl White..All I passed their tests with good scbres. • .A. ; 'ii, CLASS 41—(Kneeling I-r) Ricardo' Ancira, Whipper Scott. (Front row l-r) Instructor Paul McGaharn, Carl Jurek. O'Neal Robinson, Walter Rob-> erts, C, K. Minter. Boyde Collins, i Martin Calpin, Ernest Zepeda, Rich-' ard Thiel. JosephHolland. (Back row). Michael R. Moon, Jam.es Graves, John. Frederick. Daniel Dale. James 8. War­ ren, David Basile, Kenneth Floyd. Council A. Flemings, and HLSS Lifeboat Instructor Daniel Griffithi •IH �SEAFARERS Page Twenty Six March, 1970 LOG Aboard the Steel Apprentice From the Ships at Sea "Saigon is beginning to feel like a new home port to us," says Eugene Nicholson, ship's chairman on the Steel Worker (Isthmian). The vessel has been I'-i making shuttle trips between Nicholson Saigon and Korea, and the crew spent Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day in the South Vietnam capital. Ship's Secretary W. M. Hand has re­ corded a number of repairs need­ ed, and will turn the list over to the patrolman at payoff. The ship is now on its way back to the East Coast, after stopping at Honolulu, and will pay off at Port Newark. There was one big complaint during this trip; no mail or Logs were received during the entire voyage. Brother Delos Boyd is sailing as crew mess on the Delta Ar­ gentine (Delta Steamship) and, at 67 years of age, he still gives service on the bounce and al­ ways with a smile, reports Ship's Secretary, Boyd Dario Martinez. Boyd, who has been sailing for many years, is competing for the title of "top homesteader" on the ship, says Martinez. Boyd, who was born and raised in Missis­ sippi, stays with his son, Robert, in Brockhaven when he is not at sea. The Delta Argentine is presently on a voyage Rio DeJanerio, Buenos Aires and Curacao, and expects to pay off in New Orleans this month. Interest Hike OnSavings Bonds Signed by Nixon WASHINGTON — Laborbacked legislation increasing the interest on U.S. Savings Bonds sold to individuals from 4.25 to five percent has been signed into law by President Nixon. Under the law, the Treasury Department would pay the five percent interest rate on bonds issued after June 1, 1969, and for interest periods after that date on bonds issued before then. Sales of Freedom Shares which already pay 5-percent in­ terest will be discontinued after June 30, 1970. The delay will give workers who buy shares through payroll saving plans an opportunity to change deduction programs to Savings Bonds. In calling for the five-percent interest rate on bonds, the recent AFL-CIO convention pledged labor's continued support for the bond program under payroll deductions "if we can assure workers that their patriotic pur­ chase of these bonds will bring them a fair return on their in­ vestment." The Safety Committee on the Transerie (Hudson Waterways) met with the cap­ tain and ironed out a number of problems, re­ ports Wilson Yarbrough, ship's secretary. Aside from some Yarbrough disputed over­ time in the deck department and disputed port time in the engine department, all is running smoothly. The Transerie is on a shuttle run out of Bahrain. Ship's Chairman Hendrey Ruckie made a motion that the present one-year arti­ cles be replaced by six-month articles. The motion was sec­ onded by Floyd Perkins, and passed. The 20 crewmembers present at the meeting gave a unanimous vote of thanks to the entire steward department for "a job well done." Ship's Chairman Henry Love­ lace reports that the Rose City (Sea-Land) met up with the Beauregard (SeaLand) in Cam Ranh Bay, re­ cently. "We were able to exchange books and mov­ ies," Lovelace Lovelace said, "and if you can believe all the conversation, they have quite a few lovers on that ship." Ship's Secretary Ken Hayes reports that meetings aboard ship are well-attended. He said that there seems to be some problems with allotments getting out on time, and the crew will bring this to the at­ tention of the patrolman at pay­ off. The crew is also requesting a recreation room on the ship. "There's plenty of wasted space on here that could be utilized," says Hayes. Labor Asks Senate to Extend '65 Voting Rights Five Years BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—Ex­ tension of the 1965 Voting Rights Act is "vital" to protec­ tion of the civil rights of south­ ern Negroes, the AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council said. The council urged the Senate to adopt a bipartisan proposal to extend the law an additional five years and called for defeat of a House-passed Administra­ tion bill that would dilute the law and cripple its enforcement. Voting rights legislation is scheduled to reach the Senate floor this month and the Execu­ tive Council announced its sup­ port of an amendment drawn up by Senator Philip A. Hart (DMich.) and Senator Hugh Scott (R-Pa.). The Hart-Scott pro­ posal would: • Extend the Voting Rights Act unchanged an additional five years. The law, which paved the way for more than 800,000 black Americans in the South to become registered vot­ ers, otherwise will expire in August. • Include two relatively noncontroversial provisions of the Administration bill—a nation­ wide ban on literacy tests as a requirement for voting and eas­ ing of residency requirements for voting in presidential elec­ tions. The 1965 law has been de­ scribed as "the most successful civil rights law ever enacted," the council noted, and its con­ tinuation should be non-contro­ versial. "Unfortunately," the council said, "the Administration de­ liberately sought to use this im­ portant law as another weapon in its 'southern strategy.'" The council statement termed Attorney General John N. Mitchell the leader in the drive to "sabotage" the law, "with the full cooperation of the White House and House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford." It said a coalition of Republi­ cans and Southern Democrats won a narrow 208-203 victory in the House for the Adminis­ tration bill. One of its key pro­ visions eliminates the present requirement that states which have discriminated in the past must obtain federal approval before changing their election laws. "Passage of the Administra­ tion substitute by the Senate would be a disaster to the cause of civil rights," the AFL-CIO charged. "In the name of politi­ cal expediency, millions of Americans—once again—would find their voting rights denied." Calling on the Administra­ tion to get behind the HartScott proposal, the council said that to do otherwise "would be to prove without question that the Executive Branch of the government is more interested in pursuing the 'southern strat­ egy' votes than in-the right to vote for all its citizens." These two crewmembers of the Steel Apprentice—both graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship—pose on deck for a picture after the vessel returned to the East Coast after a voyage fo. ^ the Far East. Tyrone Jackson, left, is FOWT, and a 1967 graduate from Piney Point. Joseph Lebeau, O.S., graduated in January, 1968. Coast Guard Mounting Drive Against Marine Aid Vandals i NEW YORK — The Coast Guard is stepping up its drive against persons who vandalize signal lights, buoys and other marine aids to navigation in the New York City area. Those convicted will be liable for fines, paying for the dam­ ages, or imprisonment. The Coast Guard is also of­ fering a reward of one-half the sum collected from the violator Taking It Easy in Yokohama Bos'n George Finkles, right, takes it easy along with some of the deck gang aboard the Tope Topa in (okohama. Relaxing left to right are AB Donald Willis, Deck Delegate Milton Brown, AB Jack Sandoz, Deck Engineer Tom McRary, and Finkles. The ship hit heavy weather during its last trip, and boarding seas damaged the No. I lifeboat. to persons who furnish informa­ tion leading to the conviction of the offender. Coast Guard officials here point out that any interference with these vital aids endangers the safety of mariners who navi­ gate by them. Vandalizing aids is also a crime against govern­ ment property and is handled by the Federal Bureau of In­ vestigation. Under Federal regulations persons who knowingly "aid, violation" against marine aids can be punished by a "fine not exceeding $2,500, or by impris­ onment for not more than one year, or both." Coast Guard Group New York is responsible for main­ taining the aids to navigation in the New York shipping area. In one recent case, a spokesman from Group New York reports that an 80-foot tower at New Dorp Beach on Staten Island was stripped of its equipment. Another case involved a snip­ er shooting out lights on marker buoys around John F. Kennedy International Airport where barges unload aircraft fuel. Since July 1969, the Coast Guard has spent more than $1,600 repairing lights, beacons, light towers and buoys in the New York shipping area. si �EAFARERS Page I'wenty Seven LOG A Relic from Pakistan Richard D. Tapman Please contact your wife, Margaret, immediately at 2000 Ramblewood Road, Baltimore, . Maryland 21214. She is ill and • is very anxious to hear from you. Claude Pickle Art Gardner D. E. Risen would like you to contact him as soon as pos­ sible at 6735 Curtis Ayenue, Long Beach, California 90805. '—4/— ^ £stil T. (Tim) Egnor Your sister, Edith Egnor, asks that you get in touch with her at 4923 North Sheridan, (I^icago, Illinois 60640. It is important. <|> { '• Reginald P. Srois Please contact your sister, Mrs. Lucille Delorme, as soon as possible at 2111 "O" Avenue, ' National City, California 92050. ,1, William Avery Lasskter H. R. White asks that you please contact David Walker at once at 2949 Fitzgerald Street, Jacksonville, Florida. James Bradc Please contact Paul B. Ad­ ams, Jr. at 7605 LaRoche Ave­ nue, Savannah, Georgia 31406 as soon as possible or call col­ lect 912-355-13§3. It is impor­ tant. Richard A. Pye Your mother, Mrs. P. H. Hagerty, asks that you get in touch with her as soon as possible at 313 S. Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33606. Luciano Garcia Bill Sehouweiler asks that you write him as soon as possible at P. O. Box 13142, Station E., Oakland, California. —— Don Woods Henry O. Muttig asks that you please return his typewriter at your earliest convenience to either the SIU Hall in Houston or to 6816 Westview, Houston, Texas 77055. <1> Alvin McCutcheon Your wife asks that you con­ tact her immediately about a very serious matter in your home. The address is 1608 East Buf­ falo Avenue, Tampa, Florida. Clyde T. Clark It is very important that you get in touch with your landlord, William A. Lang, immediately at 3326 Spaulding Avenue, Balti­ more, Maryland 21215. He is selling his house and your be­ Robert Allen Ruifreer longings will be sold by the first Please contact your mother, of May if you do not claim them. Marion Locke, immediately. Her Please contact him in person or address is 371 Kem Street, Win­ by phone. chester, Virginia 22601. —— Theodore Jack Bruce Please contact your wife, Ve­ ronica, as soon as possible at P. O. Box 853, Hialeah, Florida 33011. Henry Crew Dawn Parker asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 429 Mountain View, Santa Rosa, California. -—^ Robert W. Smith Your mother is quite anxious to hear from you. Please con­ tact her as soon as possible at Route 1, Box 72, Kilgore Creek Road, Milton, West Virginia 25541. <I> \ Ip7 . Edward G. Keagy Please contact your sister, Mrs. Jeanette L. Atkinson, as soon as possible at 815 J Ave­ nue, Coronado, California 92118. • r V' \i* Labor Urges Independence For Federal Consumer Agency The consumers' voice in gov­ ernment will best be heard through the establishment of a strong, independent consumers' agency, the AFL-CIO told a Senate subcommittee on govern­ ment operations. /Member'sWifeThank Testimony submitted by Union Welfare Plan AFL-CIO Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller said such To the Editor: an agency would be free "to My husband and I were de­ agree and disagree" with other lighted and proud to have re­ government agencies in their ceived the $100.00 increase handling of consumer matters. in benefits from the Seafarers The federation, as it had in Welfare Plan, which brought earlier testimony before a House our total benefits to $300.00. subcommittee, emphasized that It sure helped half of our the independent agency struc­ worries, and we send our ture is "greatly preferable" to hearty thanks to the Seafarers the Administration proposal. Welfare Plan. That "split-level" plan cal­ Sincerely yours, ling for an Office of Consumer Juanita Rogamos Affairs in tandem with a Con­ sumer Protection Division in the Department of Justice "deserves an 'E' for effort but falls short To The Editor of a satisfactory solution," Bie­ miller stated. A "serious drawback" to the Seafarer's thanks Administration plan, he pointed out, is that it would give_the To Tunis Lawyer Justice Department "the sole To the Editor: right to intervene as a party on I would like to express my behalf of the consumer in regu­ thanks to Mr. Dott Guiseppe latory agency proceedings and Palma, a lav/yer in Tunis. in the federal courts." Mr. Palma offered his ser­ "We believe that such an ar­ vices free of charge to one of rangement would be a great dis­ our brothers in need. When appointment to consumers, who asked "What his fee was" he naturally expect the consumer said "Americans are my spokesmen also to be the c nsufriends. I am glad to help mer advocate," he added. them out!" The AFL-CIO conceded that J. Schlem 8-1379 placing a consumer agency out­ S.S. Steel Chemist side the White House might give LETTERS r£ free To Disagree with Administration it "less visibility and a less ad­ vantageous vantage point for coordinating the various govern­ ment consumer programs." "But," Biemiller said, "there are distinct and overbalancing gains in setting up the agency on a completely independant basis." It would be subject to fewer White House pressures and would be less immediately de­ pendent on any President, he explained. It would be freer to criticize other government agen­ cies and it would be under less pressure. Biemiller noted that the Sen­ ate subcommittee has before it in addition to the Administra­ tion measure proposals to estab­ lish an Office of Consumer Affairs in the White House and a bill to set up an independent Bureau of Consumer Protection. All of these proposals, he said, "embody the principle of a unified agency operating in be­ half of the consumer" but are "in a number of ways" inferior to the house proposal of Repre­ sentative Benjamin S. Rosenthal (D-N.Y.) to set up an indepen­ dent consumer agency. Urging the subcommittee to draft legislation containing its features, Biemiller added, "it represents in our opinion the most advanced and well-round­ ed set of provisions thus far evolved in the continuing effort ... to produce a strong, work­ able consumer representation agency." What's an old horse-drawn taxi from Pakistan doing on the deck of the Rachel? It's being brought back to the States by a lover of old horse-drawn taxis. The buggy was picked up during a recent stop at Karachi. Seen here are ABs Oren Dowd (I) and Joe McCabe. Richard Widstrand, bom No­ vember 2, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Warren H. Widstrand, Bronx, N. Y. Vanya POUISMI, bom Decem­ ber 4, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vemer Poulsen, Tacoma, Wash. Valerie May, born January 8, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. George E. May, Brentwood, N. Y. Robert Simpson, Iwm Octo­ ber 5, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert A. Simpson, Daph­ ne, Ala. Dawn Hunt, bom January 28, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mi­ chael R. Hunt, Philadelphia, Pa. John Otillio, IV, bom Decem­ ber 5, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. John G. Otillio, III, New Orleans, LaT if Richard Rakas, bom January 10, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Rakas, Jr., Allison, Pa. Jos^h Wheeler, bom Octo­ ber 23, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles K. Wheeler, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. <!>—;— Jeronimo and Luis Marfbiez, born November 25, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Santos E. Martinez, Metairie, La. i^ Arthur Vignc, born Novem­ ber 16, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur Vigne, New Or­ leans, La. —— Kara White, bom January 11, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ liam J. White, Houston, Texas. — if <t> <1> Dawn Cravey, bom October 23, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wayne M. Cravey, Tampa, Fla. ^ Darwin Lesh, bom November 5, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. ,\rthur F. Lesh, Concord, Calif. —— Janet Rogamos, bom January 12, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sammy R. Rogamos, Daly City, Calif. Kevin Kahriger, bom January 26, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. John B. Kahriger, Philadelphia, Pa. Maria Luna, bom December 8, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carlos M. Luna, Kenner, La. Alfred Allen, Jr., bom Janu­ ary 3, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfred D. Allen, Seattle, Wash. Robert Lupton, bom January 26, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Christopher Lupton, Jr., New Hera, No. Carolina. Patti Dyas, bom February 6, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ar­ nold D. Dyas, Mobile, Ala. Lisa Rockwell, bom December 17, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Loyde W. Rockwell, Frankfort, Mich. Melissa Hernandez, bom Jan­ uary 26, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hugo Hemandez, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. —— ^1> Barry Guy Fisher, bom April 17, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harold G. Fisher, Houston, Tex. —4f— ^ Anastasia Roberts, born De­ cember 16, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wilbur J. Roberts, New Orleans, La. Donald McCray, bom January 7, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gerald L. McCray, Metairie, La. <I> Lydia Dugas, born December 24, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawrence J. Dugas, Houma, La. <|> Ronnie Stevison, bom October 10, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joe L. Stevison, Bridge City, Texas. �Page Twenty Eight SEAFARERS Seafarers Support Teachers Beef HI . iVttN ^ i'G«iS .... ANY TIME' 0, V, CA": im i- t H kp"*' s'e^A • A ^^I'^MFAREf^S INTl UNION Supports NEWARK^ TEACHERS . .AFAKfS J SEAFAREBS |VTL UN0 LINTL UNION JE Supports NElfHRKS NEWflSJifl NEWARlft TEACHERS rEACHf^^ TEACHERS More than 100 Seafarers were on deck for a massive labor rally to support the striking members of the Newark (New Jersey) Teachers Union. The teachers walked out in a demand for union security rights, and wage adjustments. But the beef was quickly settled the day after the display of union solidarity. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), February 1—Chairman, E. Nichol­ son; Secretary, W. M. Hand; Ship's Delegate, William D. Norris; Deck Delegate, Vincent M. Mackelis. $124.35 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. TRANSEASTERN ; Transeastern), February 7 — Chairman, Wm. H. Butts, Jr.; Secretary, M. B. Elliott; Deck Delegate, R. L. Waters. Motion was made to have patrolman check stores aboard ship. Motion was made to have TV, movie projector and movies put aboard ship. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), February 15—Chairman, P. Adkins; Secretary, E. W. Lambe; Ship's Delegate, Ted Jones; Deck Delegate, J. K. Wilson; Engine Dele­ gate, G. Doryn; Stewards Delegate, G. Pena. Large amount of disputed OT in deck and engine departments. PENNMAR (Calmar), February 15 —Chairman, Irwin S Moen; Secre­ tary, Claude Garnett, Jr.; Ship's Delegate, W. A. Thomas; Deck Dele­ gate, Ralph E. Stahl; Engine Dele­ gate, Willis B. Addison; Steward Delegate, A. Lewis. Everything is running smoothy with no beefs. March, 1970 LOG OVERSEAS EVELYN (Maritime Overseas), January 27—Chairman, C. James; Secretary, W. E. Oliver. $24.60 in ship's fund. Discussion held regarding repairs. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), January 6—Chairman, J. C. Harling; Secretary, Eddie Hernandez. Some disputed OT in each department. General discussion held regarding needed repairs. LA SALLE (Waterman), Febru­ ary 2—Chairman, Joseph S. Filippo; Secretary, Edwin L. Brown; Ship's Delegate, Joseph S. Filippo; Stew­ ard Delegate, N. Franco. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. No beefs were reported by department delegates. TRANSMALAYA (Hudson Water­ ways), February 7—Chairman, John Sanders; Secretary, Judson P.Lamb; Deck Delegate, Grover A. Peterson; Engine Delegate, Jerry Hanners; Steward Delegate, H. W. Roberts. Disputed OT in each department. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land Service), February 11—Chairman, Henry Love­ lace; Secretary, Ken Hayes; Ship's Delegate, Henry Lovelnec; Deek Delegate, Thomas F. Lyons; Engine Delegate, Adam E. Slouch. Ship's Delegate, James L. McLanon; Stew­ ard Delegate, F. R. Stchel. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. PRINCETON VICTORY (Colum­ bia), February 22—Chairman, Wal­ ter Sibley; Secretary, Howard Flynn; Ship's Delegate, Walter Sib­ ley; Deck Delegate, Thomas S. Kline; Engine Delegate, H. Crean; Steward Delegate, John F. Silva. Ship's delegates reported that there was some disputed OT in the deck department to be settled by patrol­ man. He thanked all departments for their cooperation. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), Feb­ ruary 22—Chairman, C. V. Majette; Secretary, P. C. White: Ship's Delegate, Charles V. Mojette. Mo­ tion was made that any crewmember on the Persian Gulf run be allowed to pay off after six months with needed replacements to be flown out to the ship at Company expense. Motion was also made re­ garding OY and wages for cleaning cargo. Some disputed OT in engine department. Everything else is run­ ning smoothly. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), January 31—Chairman, Ted A Tolentino; Secretary, Dioscoro B. Militar; Ship's Delegate, M. L. Bergawan; Deck Delegate, C. R. Loveland; Engine Delegate, I. J. Fegan; Stew­ ard Delegate, Rene Pelleccia. No beefs were reported by department delegates. OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), January 31—Chairman, J. R. Miller; Secretary, J. Doyle; Ship's Delegate, Joaquin R. Miller; Deck Delegate, N. Miller; Engine Delegate, J. Rogers: Steward Delegate, Bernard P. Burke. $4.30 in ship's fund and $30.00 in movie fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta) Feb7—Chairman, Nollie A. Towns; Sec­ retary, Dario P. Martinez; Ship's Delegate, W. Patterson; Deck Dele­ gate, Nathan J. Marton; Engine Delegate, Gordon L. Davis; Steward Delegate, George Loflem No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates Everything is running smooth­ ly. Vote of thanks was extended to Brother Roy R. Lee for a job well done. Vote of thanks was also ex- FAIRISLE (Pan Oceanic), Febru­ ary 17—Chairman, A. H Anderson; Secretary, Johnny W. Givens; Ship's Delegate, A. H. Anderson; Deck Del­ egate, Robert D. McCormick; Engine Delegate, Jack D. Wells; Steward Delegate, M. C. Jensen. $9.50 in ship's fund. Ail beefs were settled satisfactorily by patrolman. ROBIN HOOD (Moore-McCr.rmack), January 7—Chal D. Berger; Secretary, A. Shrimpton; Ship's Delegate, L. R. Smith; Deck Delegate, L. R. Smith, $13.00 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. THE CABINS (Texas City Refin­ ing), February 16 — Chairman, Manuel DeBarros; Secretary, Jimmie Jordan; Ship's Delegate, Manuel DeBarros: Deck Delegates, Charles 11. Fox; Engine Delegate, Kelley R. Graham; Steward Delegate, Simon Caban. Vote of thanks was extended to the ship's delegate for a job well done. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Thanks to the deck and engine de­ partment for their cooperation. Very good crew on board. PENNMAR (Calmar), January 18 —Chairman, Irwin S Moen; Secre­ tary, Claude Garnett, Jr. Brother Walcy A. Thomas was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Deck Dele­ gate, Ralph E. Stahl; Engine Dele­ gate, Willis B. Addison; Steward Delegate, Oliver Lewis. No beefs and no disputed OT. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), February 8—Chairman, L. Olbrantz; Secretary, H. P. DuCloux, Ship's Delegate, Anderson Johnes; Deck Delegate, James Thompson; Engine Delegate, Frank A. Cuellor; Steward Delegate, James Hassel. $12.45 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. SEATRAIN LOUISANA (Hudson Waterways) February 15 — Chair­ man J. Kennedy; Secretary, F. Hall; Ship's Delegate, J. Kennedy; Deck Delegate, A. L. Dawson; Engine Delegate, Edward F. Boyce; Steward Delegate, Juan V. Rivera. No beefs and no disputed OT. Motion was made that the Union establish a cor­ respondence school, or something similar, for the men who cannot get off the ships to go to an up­ grading school. SAGAMORE HILL (Victory Car­ riers), January 25—Chairman, R. Granberg; Secretary, J. Craft; Deck Delegate, W. Dodd; Engine Dele­ gate, B. McNally; Steward Dele­ gate, D. Turner. No beefs were re­ ported bjr department delegates. CHATHAM (Waterman), Febru­ ary 1—Chairman, Sam Manning; Secretary, G. Trosclair; Ship's Dele­ gate, Sam Manning; Engine Dele­ gate, James Cockran; Steward Dele­ gate, Arthur J. Nelson. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. YAKA (Waterman), February 1— Chairman, A. Lanansky; Secretary, T. A. Robinson; Deck Delegate, Sey­ mour Wolfson; Engine Delegate, Paul A. Switch; Steward Delegate, John G. Katsos. $51.25 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Victory Carriers), February 8— Chairman, F. J. McGarry; Secre­ tary, R. H. Pitcher; Ship's Delegate, N. Headham; Deck Delegate, A. J. Lacourse; Steward Delegate, E. W. Anderson. Some disputed OT to be settled by patrolman. delegate thanked the crew for their cooperation. $163.00 in movie fund. Captain has requested the Company to send all mail to Kobe, Japan. TRANSEASTERN (Transeastern), February 7—Chairman, Wm. H. Butts, Jr.; Secretary, M. B. Elliott; Ship's Delegate, Wm. H. Butts, Jr.; Deck Delegate, R. L. Waters. Dis­ cussion held regarding various mat­ ters. Motion was made to have TV and movie projector and movies put aboard. Motion was made to have patrolman check food stores. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service Tanker Corp.), Feb­ ruary 1—Chairman, Salvatore Candela; Secretary, Joseph J. Moll, Jr.; Ship's Delegate, Salvatore Candela; Deck Delegate, Joseph J. Moll, Jr.; Engine Delegate, Paul C. Guillon; Steward Delegate, Perley Willis. $3.61 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. COLUMBIA EAGLE (Columbia), January 25—Chairman, Kenneth Roberts; Secretary, Thomas Ulisse; Ship's Delegate, Kenneth Roberts; Deck Delegate, S. McCloskey; Stew­ ard Delegate, Philip Livingston. $12.10 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), February 1—Chairman, J. Harling; Secretary, Eddie Hernandez; Deck Delegate, Paul Anthony; Engine Delegate, Willie Craker; Steward Delegate, William Armstead. Dis­ puted OT in deck and engine de­ partments. COLUMBIA EAGLE (Columbia), February 1 — Chairman, Kenneth Roberts; Secretary, Thomas Ulisse; Ship's Delegate, Kenneth Roberts; Deck Delegate, J. McCloskey; Stew­ ard Delegate, Philip Livingston. $12.10 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Feb­ ruary 8—Chairman, Alfred Hanstvedt; Secretary, Michel J. Dunn; Deck Delegate, R. E. Charroin. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Few hours disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. TAMPA (Sea-Land), February 9— Chairman, G. Castro; Secretary, E. B. Tart; Steward Delegate,. Arturo Mariani, Jr. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. - MAIDEN CREEK (Sea-Land),Feb­ ruary 10—Chairman, George Annis; Secretary, Joseph E. Hannon; Ship's Delegate, George E. Annis; Deck Delegate, Roy A. Watford; Engine tended to the entire steward depart­ ment for the good feeding. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Overseas), February 4—Chairman, John Hunter; Secretary, Jack E. Long. No beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta), January 19—Chairman, Nollie A. Towns; Secretary, Dario P. Marti­ nez; Ship's Delegate, Roy R. Lee; Deck Delegate, Gordon L. Davis; Engine Delegate, John Federovich; Steward Delegate, Willie Patterson. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. British Build Vessel Of Plastic, Glass LONDON—The Brit­ ish Navy will soon com­ mission a unique $4.81 million minesweeper made I of glass-reinforced plastic, the Ministry of Defense has announced. The 153-foot vessel will be the largest ship ever constructed of this material, which some ex­ perts claim may be a widely used vessel con­ struction component in the future. In the case of the mine­ sweeper, glass reinforced plastic offers a particular i advantage since it exerts no magnetic influence that could set off a mine. Results Cited In Efforts to Aid Minorities BAL HARBOUR, Fla. — AFL-CIO civil rights programs "have shown significant results," the federation's Executive Coun­ cil was told. The review of policies by newly named Civil Rights Com­ mittee Chairman Frederick O'Neal shows the development of affirmative action programs to end discrimination. The elimination of segregated locals, opening of apprentice­ ship opportunities to minority group youths, involving minority group trade unionists in the policy-making process, provid­ ing equal benefits of union mem­ bership to all workers regardless of race or national origin—all of these have received greater effort and attention from affili­ ates, the report said. There is no slowdown in or­ ganizing minority group workers or in expanding the opportuni­ ties for those already in unions, and "the American labor move­ ment has had no second thoughts on the value of integra­ tion and the elimination of seg­ regation." Implementation of present civil rights laws, the state of the national economy and confusion among some liberal and civil rights groups on the goal of in-, tegration are all present causes for concern, the report pointed out. Vi Ctecks Held for Asbury Vittory Crew Checks are being held at SIU headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y., for the following crewmembers of the Asbury Victory (Bulk Carriers): Joseph Chiaramonte Edward J. Gontha Ralph T. Moore William King William J. Jones Christopher J. King Michael J. Delaney Jimmie Dale Vincent F. Bermudez Robert R. Brown Nillo Reitti Aaron Sassar Leon H. Kermarec John J. Mitchell Jose S. Cruz Antonio Martes Victor L. Ortiz Rex J. O'Connor Alonzo Bryant Willie Edwards Regino Vazquez t • 1 •f �SEAFARERS March, 1970 V Francisco Escobal Baltazar, 69: Brother Baltazar passed away on January 20 in New Or­ leans from heart disease. He was a native of the Philippine Is­ lands and was making his home in New Orleans with his wife,. Flora, when he died. Seafarer Baltazar joined the SIU in the Port of Galves­ ton in 1953 and sailed in the steward department as a chief cook. He was an Army veteran of World War I. His death brought an end to a sailing ca­ reer of 34 years. Entombment was in St. Vincent de Paul Mau­ soleum in New Orleans. —\3>— William Raybum Lacy, 63: Seafarer Lacy died on January 22, 1970 of heart trouble while en route to a hospital in Oakland, Cali­ fornia. He joined the Union in the Port of San Francisco and sailed in the steward department. A native of Missouri, Brother Lacy was making his home in Concord, California with his wife, Clara when he died. Burial was in Memory Gardens in Con­ cord. „? •V> f. ' ( i/ Thrimas Edward Maynes, 59: Brother Maynes passed away on January 20, 1970 in Metho­ dist Hospital in Brooklyn from natural causes. A native of New York City, Sea­ farer Maynes was living in Brooklyn when he died. He was an SIU pensioner who had joined the Union in the Port of New York in 1942 and sailed in the steward department. Among his survivors are his wife, Florence. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Union, New Jersey. <1> Clement Earl Myers, Jr., 26: Seafarer Myers died on January 20 from natural causes in New Orleans. A na­ tive of New Or­ leans, Brother Myers was living in LaCombe, Louisiana when he died. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1962 and sailed in the deck department as an OS. His last ship was the Transeastern. Among his survivors are his wife and father. Burial was in Lake Lawn Park, New Orleans. \I> Irwin Music, 44: Brother Music died on February 3 from a concussion of the brain as the result of an acci­ dent in his San Francisco home. He joined the Union in the Port of Boston in 1946 and sailed in the engine department. He was a native of Kentucky and served in the Army from 1951 until 1953. f i: Frank Schembii, 73: Brother Schembri was an SIU pensioner who passed away on February 9 from natural causes at Naval Hospital in San Diego, Califor­ nia. A native of Italy, Seafarer Schembri was living in San Diego when he died. He joined the SIU in the Port of San Francisco in 1948 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. From 1917 until 1947 he served in the Navy. Among his survivors are his wife, Helen. —— Charles E. Mason, 68: Sea­ farer Mason died on February 3 in Mercy Hos­ pital, Buffalo from natural causes. He joined the Union in Buffalo in 1961. A native of Michigan, Broths er Mason was making his home in West Sen­ eca, New York when he passed away. Among his survivors are his wife, Frances. Burial was in Nativity Cemetery Orchard Park, New York. ed a sailing career of 47 years. Burial was in South Park Ceme­ tery, Houston, Texas. Among his survivors are his wife, Helen. —<!>— Joseph Morris Furpuard, 59: Brother Purpuard died on Janu­ ary 27 from natural causes in St. Vincent's Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. A native of Detroit, Mich­ igan, Brother Purpuard was #1 living in Toledo when he passed away. He joined the SIU in 1961 in Toledo as a dredgeman. Among his survi­ vors are his wife, Leona. Burial was in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Ohio. • Thomas M. Barracliff, 73: Brother Barracliff died on Au­ gust 1, 1969 in his home in Houston, Texas. A native of New Jersey, Brother Barracliff joined the SIU in the Port of Norfolk in 1941. He sailed in the engine department as an FOWT. Brother Barracliff was a Naval veteran of World War I. He had been sailing the seas for 41 years when he died. Burial was in Riverside Ceme­ tery, Toms River, New Jersey. years when he died. Cremation was in Riverview Abbey Crema­ torium, Portland, Oregon. <1> John Bilinski, 59: Brother Bilinski died of natural causes on January 15 at USPHS Hospital in Baltimore. He was an SIU pen­ sioner who joined the Union in 1939 in Phila­ delphia and sailed in the deck department as an AB and bos'n. His last ship was the Portmar. A native of Connecticut, Sea­ farer Bilinski was making his home in Baltimore when he died. Survivors include his wife, Stella Mae. Burial was in Holy Re­ deemer Cemetery in Baltimore. — — Richard Calvin Baumgartner, 20: Seafarer Baumgartner died on January 26 in Baltimore. A na­ tive of Balti­ more, he was liv­ ing there when he died. Brother B a u mgartner joined the SIU in 1968 and sailed in the engine department as a ' wiper. Among his survivors are his father, Calvin, of Baltimore. Burial was in Immanuel Ceme­ tery, Baltimore City. William Henry Rogers, 45: Brother Rogers died on Febru­ ary 6 of heart trouble in his San Francisco home. <1> Malrie William Ellis, 57: Sea­ A native of Col­ John William Wagner, 45: farer Ellis died on January 21 orado, Brother Joseph Kissel, 73: Seafarer Brother Wagner died of heart of heart trouble Rogers joined Kissel passed away from heart disease on De­ in Pascagoula, the Union in the cember 23, 1969 disease on April Mississippi. He Port of Galves­ in the 12th 8, 1969 while joined the Union ton in 1944. He USAF Hospital, aboard ship near in 1963 in the sailed in the engine department San Francisco. Seattle, Wash­ Port of Mobile as an FOWT and his last vessel A native of Ma­ ington. A native and sailed in the was the Summit. Among his ryland, Seafarer of Pennsylvania, engine depart­ survivors are his wife, Helen. Wagner was he • was making ment. A native Burial was in Crown Hill Me­ making his home his home in Se­ of Pensacola, Florida, Brother morial Park, Denver, Colorado. in Baltimore when he died. He attle when he Ellis was making his home in died. Brother Kissel joined the joined the Union in the Port of Moss Point, Mississippi when he Henry Phillip Myers, 72: Sea­ Union in the Port of New York Baltimore in 1956 and sailed in passed away. Among his sur­ farer Myers was an SIU penin 1951 and sailed in the stew­ the engine department as a wip­ vivors are his wife, Lillie. Burial sioner who ard department as a cook and er. He served in the Navy for was in Orange Grove, Jackson passed away on baker. He had been sailing 49 eight years. County, Mississippi. February 12 from natural On the DeSoto in New Orleans causes in Pasa­ dena Bayshore Hospital, Pasa­ dena, Texas. Brother Myers joined the Union in the Port of He said the nearly 500 com­ New York and sailed in the deck munity mental health centers department; A native of Indi­ built and staffed with federal ana, he was living in.Pasadena, aid have "significantly reduced Texas when he died. He is a the heed for more expensive Navy veteran of World War I. long-term hospitalization and When he retired in 1964 he endcustodial care." The AFL-CIO asked the House Commerce Subcommit­ Checks Waiting tee on Public Health to extend The Seafarers named the period that the federal gov­ below should contact the! ernment pays a major part of welfare counter at SIU: staff salaries from the first 51 Headquarters in Brook- i months that a community center lyn as soon as possible for i is in operation to a full 10 years. Otherwise, he warned, centers checks being held there I may have to cut back on serv­ for them. ices or close entirely. Alexander Gluck Fair also urged that pay­ Anthony Amoriello Experience and youth are represented in this photo taken aboard the ments be broadened to include Jarrett C. Harris DeSoto in the Port of New Orleans. Standing (l-r) are veteran AB's subsidy of salaries of sub-pro­ Bobby Garn and C. Jordan. In front are Ordinary Seamen E. Gaudet Sherman L. Brinkley fessionals and • administrative and Stanley Meyers, from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. personnel. Expanded Federal Aid Urged For Community Mental Health WASHINGTON—C o m m u nity mental health centers are helping to keep workers on the job and families from being broken up, the AFL-CIO said in testimony urging expanded federal aid in building and staff­ ing the centers. Legislative Representative Clinton Fair, accompanied by Lawrence Spiedley of the feder­ ation's Department of Social Security, urged a House sub­ committee to take the best pro­ visions of several bills extend­ ing the program—and add to them. Fair termed mental illness "a major national problem," hitting hardest at those who can't afford expensive private treatment and who too often are shunted off to state mental institutions. Page Twenty Nine LOG �Page Thirty SEy4FARERS Bbrdi, 1970 LOG States Fail to Give Needed Boosts In Jobless Benefits and Injary Pay Changes made by 1969 state legislatures in unemployment insurance and workmen's com­ pensation laws have made little progress toward achieving bene­ fit standards urged by every President since Dwight D. Eisenhower. Failure of the states to ad­ vance significantly in either area is revealed in articles in last month's issue of the Monthly Labor Review, the publication of the Labor Dept.'s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The articles are based on surveys conducted by Joseph A. Hickey, an unemployment in­ surance specialist in the Man­ power Administration. and Florence C. Johnson, a labor standards adviser with the Of- 1X> NOT Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CJO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) — — StHzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Stfll," W. L. Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) .1. Kingsport Press "Worid Book," "Chfldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) rTypographers, Bookbinders) (•Machinists, Stereotypers) ^ Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth. (Roof and Shoe Workers' Union) ^1. Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo. Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers Tntemafional Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour. Cereal. Soft Drink and Distillery Workers) ^ Pioneer Flour Mill (United Brewery. Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas) ^ AO CaUfomia Table Grapes (United Farm Workers) Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) Fisher Price Toys (Doll and Toy Workers) ,1. Economy Furniture Co. Smithtown Maple Western Provincial Bflt-Rlte (Upholsterers) fice of Employment Standards. The standards, most recently urged by the Nixon Administra­ tion, call for states to pay bene­ fits for both unemployment and on-the-job injuries that are equal to at least two-thirds of the average gross weekly wages of all covered employes in the state. The AFL-CIO has long maintained that these and other standards for unemployment insurance and workmen's com­ pensation must be established under federal law if workers are to be adequately protected. Rickey's survey revealed that despite changes enacted by 41 state legislatures in 1969 there are now only three states that pay maximum jobless benefits meeting the two-thirds stand­ ard: Connecticut, Hawaii and Rhode Island. The survey shows, in fact, that only 21 states pay maxi­ mum benefits that meet a stand­ ard of one-half the average gross weekly wages of covered employes. Only two additional states came into that category as the result of 1969 legislation. In other areas, Hickey re­ ported that 17 states increased maximum jobless benefits; nine states made changes in disquali­ fication sections of their laws; and many states made amend­ ments related to qualifying, fi­ nancing and administration. He noted that there was "little significant activity" by the states to bring additional workers under unemployment insurance. About 17 million workers are not covered by jobless benefits. In her article, Mrs. Johnson pointed out that "In addition to providing adequate cash bene­ fits, an effective workmen's compenastion law should limit the waiting period between the time of injury and the payment of benefits to three days or less, with retroactive payment to date of injury if disability continues for two weeks." SIU-AGLIWD Meetfugs SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union NewOrieaus Mobile Wilntlngtoii San Fran. . . Seattle .... New York . Philadelpina Baltimore . Detnrit .... HoiBton . . . April 14—2:30 pju. April 15—2:30 p.iii. Aprfi 20—^2:00 pan. Aprfl 22—2:00 pan. April 24—2:00 pan. April 6—2:30 pan. April 7—2:30 p.ni. April 8—^2:30 pan. April 6—2:30 pan. April 13—2:30 pan. United Industrial Workers PRBIDBTT Paai Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PtBIDBIT Cal Taaaar Earl Siiapard Al Tanner VICE MtESIOENTS Lindtay Wtlliami Reberl Matthawt SECRETAItr-ntEASUREII Al Karr HEADQUARTEItS tTS 4fli Ava.. tttya. (212) HY 1-UOa ALPENA, MICH. 800 N, Second Ave. OALnMORE, Md. (SIT) a 4.Uli . Ill« E. Balliimre SI. (301) EA 7-4100 BOSTON. Man. ttl BUFFALO. N.Y. Allantic Avenue (817) 482.4718 . 73S Waifcinotoa SI. SlU (718) TL 3.I2S9 IBU (718) TL 3-Y2S* CHICA«0. III. Sm E»ia« Ava. SlU (312) SA 1.0733 IBU (312) ES S-TS70 CLEVB-ANO. Ohio I4M W. 2Slh SI. (218) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. . 1028 W. Jaffartan Ava. (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn FRANKFORT, Mich HOUSTON, Tan JACKSONVILLE. Ha JERSEY CITY, NJ HOOILE, Ala NEW ORLEANS, La NORFOLK, Va 2014 W. 3rd St. (218) RA 2-4110 P.O. Boi 287 4IS Main SI. (818) EL 7-2441 5004 Canal SI. (713) WA 8-3207 2800 Pearl SI. '704) a 3-0987 99 Montqcmary SI. (201) HE 5-9424 I Seiilli Lawraaca SI. (20S) HE 2-1754 830 Jacfcuui Ava. (S04) 529-7548 IIS 3fd SI. (703) 822-1092 PHILAOaPHIA, Pa 2804 S. 4lh SI. (215) DE 8-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tax 1340 SavaoHi SI. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 1531 Miision SI. (415) 628-8793 SANTURCE, P.R. .. . 1313 Famandai Janca* Slap » n4-304S SEATTLE, Waih 2505 Hnl Avaaua (208) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 4577 Sravoij Avenue (314) 752-8500 TAMPA, Ha TOLEDO, Ohio 312 Harriion SI. (813) 229-2788 935 Summit SI. (419) 248-3891 WILMINGTON, Calif., 450 Saatida Ava. Terminal Island, Calif. (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan. .Iseya BIdq., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 20I497I Ext. 281 United Industrial Worfcoa New Ortems April 14—7:00 pan. Mobile .... .April 15—^7:00 pan. New York . April 6—7:00 pan. Philadephia April 7—^7:00 pan. Baltimore . April 8—^7:00 pan. tHouston . . April 13—^7:00 pan. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit .... Aprfl 6—2:00 p.m. Alpena .... .April 6—^7:00 p.m. Buffalo .... Aprfl 6—7:00 p.m. Chicago . . . Aprfl 6—7:30 p.m. Dnluth .... Aprfl 6—7:00 p.m. Frankfort . April 6—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section Chicago . . . .April 14—7:30 p.m. tSault St. Marie Aprfl 16—7:30 p.m. Buffalo .... .April 15—7:30 p.m. Dnluth .... .April 17—7:30 p.m. Oeveland . Aprfl 17—7:30 p.m. Toledo .... April 17—7:30 p.m. Detroit .... April 13—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Aprfl 13—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Aprfl 14—5:00 p.m. Mobile .... April 15—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia April 7—5:00 pan. Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed) . April 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk . . . Aprfl 9—5:00 p.m. Houston . . April 13—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia April 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore April 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk April 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Aprfl 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. 2 Meetinir t Meeting Ste. Marie, * Meetintr held at Galveston wharves, held at Labor Temple, Sault Mich. held at Labor Temple, New­ port T4-WS. ^ "HIS" brand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond hionses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves Richman Bros, and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Atlantic Products Sports Goods (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Fnmitnre Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) 4> Gypsum Wallhoard, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) PINAfTCIAL RBP0RT8. The eoiutitatlon of the SIU Atlantle, Gnlf, Lakes and inUnd Waters Distriet makes speHfle prorlsfoD for safcsoardliiff the membership's i^ejr and Union flnanees. The eonstitntlon requires a detailed CPA audit every Aree months by a rank and file anditfnir eommittee eleeted by the membership. All union reeords are available at SIU beadqnarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AH trust funds <rf the SIU Atlantle, Gnlf, Lakes and Inland Waten Distriet sre sdministered in seeordanee wHh the xnwrisiona of various tmst fond s»reements. All these ssreements specify that the traetees in ehsrse of these funds shsll equslly consist of union snd mansKcment representatives snd their sitemates. All expenditures snd disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial reeords sre available at the lieadqnarters of the various trust funds. 8HIP1PING SIGHTS. Your sbippinr rights and seniority sre protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union snd the shipowners. Get to know your shipping ricbts. Copies of these contracts are postad and svsilable in all Union lialis. If you feel there has l>een any violation of your shipping or seniority rights aa contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify tha Scafsrers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt reqneetad. The iwoper addfeaa for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafateis Appsals Board 17 Battary Place, SuHe 1080, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as refsrred to ars available to you at all timas, aithsr by writing directly to tha Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contraets are avsOahle far all SIU contracts specify the wsgee and conditions nndsr which you work snd livs aboard sMp. Know your contract rights, as well as your oUigatim, such as filing for OT on tha proper sheets snd in the proper manner. If, at any thus, any SIU patrolman or other Unkm oflleial, (a your opinion, faila to protect your contract rigfata prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SBAFABXIRS LOG. lbs LOG has tradUiooally refrainad from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any ludividaal in tha Union, ofBeer or member. It has also rsfbaiMd tnm pwbHsbiiig harmfhl to the Unkm or its eollsetivo msmbecsMp. TMs sstabHihsd POHCT msilliiaa itid reafRrmsd by mambenhlp action at the OijptemhH', 10M. IMfi, mmlliigs iti U constitii. tional ports. The lasponsfbllity fbr LOO p%r is vsiitsd » MsStoriol board which eonsists of the Eseentive Board of tha Unieic. Ik . its ranks, one Sadividnal to cany oat this PAYMENT OP MONIB8. No monies sre to be paid to anyone in any oflleial capacity in the SIU unless aa ofBeial Union receipt is siven for same. Under no eireumstaneas should any member pay any money for any rcaaon unlcas he is aiven such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be withoat supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a paynaent and ia riven an oOcial receipt, but feels that he abould not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBUGATIONS. The SIU pubUshas m every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of Hs stitu In addition. eopiea are available in all Union halls. All msmhcis shoold obtain copim of thte eonstituthm so as to familiarbw themsdvas with its contents. Any time you feel any member or ofBeer is sttemptinc to dsprive you of any eonsUtutloiial ririit or obli­ gation by any methods such as drsHng with charges, trials, ete., as wdl as all othsr dstalls. thsn the member so affsetsd should immediatriy notify hsadquartaa. RRTIRRD 8EAPARRR8. 01d.time SIU mambats drawing disability.pcnsion bene­ fits have always been sneouraged to continue their union activities, inclndiii, snce St membership maetfaigs. And like all othsr SIU members at thssa Unb ings, they are Kuoursged to take an active role in all rankmnd-file funetkma, in. eluding service on rank-and-file eommlttese. Because three oUtimcm cannot shipboard cmploymsnt, the membership Ins raafllrmad the long-ataacHng Union pol­ icy of allowlDg them to retain their good standing through the wnivint at their dam. EGUAL RICTT8- All Ssnfsrers ars guamntssd aqnnl rights in employmant and as members of the SIU. These rights are elaarly set forth in the SIU eonstHution and ia the eonlmets which the Unkm fans nsgotlntsd wiOi tha employstu. Consequeatiy, no amfsrsr may be dlseriminatsd against bacaase of raee, erasd, color, national or geographic orfrin. If a-y member fads that fas is denied the equal ririita to which he is entitied, ha sbonld notify hsadquarters. SRJtFARRRg POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of OM basic rights of Scafarsrs is the rigiit to pnrsnc Isglslsllts and political ofajaetivm wUeh will servo tlio best interasts of themsdvm, tadr famiHm and thdr Unkm. To aeUevo See objoetivm, the Seslsrers FoUtleal Ariivhy Donation wao estsblishod. Donations to 8PAD SCO entiralr volnatary and eonstltuto tfao funds anpagh which Icgislntiva and pditienl actMtim ar* eondnetod fdr tbo bsnafit at tho msqitiiship and the Unkm. Pan! lOaR at hesdgnsilMs by 1 •8 -A �SEAFARERS March, 1970 Page Thirty One LOG ; w.,,vy:;v-ig=|.^j.?:;g -" • 'i-'/i;,'''""i;" "i • ' .. .' ,' S liai' y 1^*1" f- AFELY TffiD UP in the East River in the Port of New York was the tanker Midlake (American Bulk Tankers) after a long six-month voyage to the. Persian Gulf. The tanker carried grain from Houston to India, and then went on • a shuttle run from Bombay to the Persian . Gulf. She returned to the States after stopping at Grangemouth and Rotterdam. The vessel lost her rudder while round­ ing the Cape of Good Hope. She was towed into Durbin, South Africa, and continued on her way after a rudder was flown over from the States. Ice caIced on the catwalk railings and coated on the boom lifts graphically describes typi- : , ca! conditions on the North Atlantic in the ' ^ winter. Vessel was tied up in the East River. , SlU Representative Leon Hall discusses beef with .Engine Dele­ gate Tom Hopkins. Hopkins, who sailed ; as -pumpman, re­ ported: pnlysaf^ minor beefs. M'/* Wt I I. . |»| li '' ' ' ; -.I.: ewiill MI I • ..---.r- beck Delegate Lance Bailey, right, discusses a problem with SlU Representative Luigl lovino as Mauro Delacerida; locjks on. Vessel Was a good feeder during the long voyage thanks to these members of the stew­ ard department: Frank Kustura, steward; Edward Webb, cook; Nick Andreadis, chief cook. • Larry-Busbyv'saloon' mess, Blls out his vacation application, Busby, a recent HLSS graduate, wcas finishing his second trip. Samuel Edv^fds. FWlv has: been going to sea for 30 years, so : : .Tt ^was ^paturaf that ; hs. share.. his. experience Wh Ifsijs;nper:Rob^ who-was sailing wiper. Wallace, shipped^ i: on the Midlake after graduating from Piney, Point last July. II It IVl,» . >r« -w, . • ' w ------ — , �SEAFARERS^#LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO y Seniority and Membership New rules adopted by the membership of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District of the SlU to further protect their seniority rights have been implemented by the union. Two new membership books and a new membership appli­ cation form have been produced to carry out the SlU-AGLIWD Constitutional change. There are now three membership books—one brown, one green and one red. These books will be the only evidence of union membership issued to Seafarers. They will, by their color, show the type of seniority an SlU member has. S.I.U.N.A. — A.G.LI.W.D. CONSTITUTION ARTICLE III SECTION 1 MEMBERSHIP (As Amended January 1, 1970) "There shall be two classes of membership, to wit full book members and probationary members. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to membership in accordance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not be inconsistent with the pro­ visions of this Constitution. All candidates with 360 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period commencing from January 1, 1968, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel or vessels, covered by contract with this Union, shall be eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for probationary membership. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All probationary members shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts." i S-—"7^^^ . ^ • eS» ^JC ' GUl^ "•'O SENiCRTY SENIORITY MEMBERSHIP I SiU BOOK MEMBERSHIP. MEMB-ERSHIP BOOK BOOK "A " SENIORITY "B" SENIORITY "C" SENIORITY This book will be .recognized by all Seafarers. With its brown cover, it carries with it automatically the identity of Class "A" seniority under union shipping rules. It has not been changed in any way. This is one of the two new books. Bound with green leather, the words "B" Sen­ iority are stamped into it on the bottom of the front cover.* With the red leather cover, this book identifies a Sea­ farer as having Class "C" seniority. It has the words "C" Seniority imprinted on the lower part of the front cover. If a Seafarer is a probationary member, regardless of which class of seniority he holds, the words "Probationary Member" will be stamped at each end of the line where the member's name appears on the Certificate of Membership page. If the member is a full book Seafarer, regardless of which class of seniority he holds, the stamped words "Probationary Member" will not appear on the Certificate of Membership page of his book. NEW APPLICATION FORM . . .. It«t n full "111 ..Mime. b* iiii'bM witit be •fli.ikd «o H)t# •nafo hold »nr ofr<» o« D'otul'onory monttcrt Mil • •WM m Oiuon WUCANT MUST IIST BEIOW All SEATIME WtTH 8IUNA — AOUWD COMPANIES What must be done to get the right book? If a member has Class "B" or Class "C" seniority, he is required to apply immediately for a new book. If he carries Class "A" seniority, he must make out the new application form when the dues pages on his present "A" book are completely filled. Shown here are important sections of one of the two sides of the new application form. These sec­ tions call for the member to identify the type of membership book he is applying for, and to verify his shipping time. The front side of the form calls for biographical information. Union halls in all ports have been supplied with the new forms in suffi­ cient quantity to take care of the membership's needs. I AM SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION FOR> FULL BOOK MEMBERSHIP Q SENIORITY CLASS AQ BQ CQ PROBATIONARY MEMBERSHIP Q SENIORITY CLASS A• S• C• I AM FURTHER CLAIMING THAT THE 24 CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR MONTH PERIOD. AS PER CONSTITUTION. FOR ' FULL BOOK MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIDN IS FROM TO mnly ftwear thai the itataments on both iid«« ol thl< applkatien are true. IMPORTANT: No book will be issued unless the form is completed in full. All questions must be answered. All seatime with SlU-AGLIWD companies must be reported for the 24-month period you are claiming. In this way, the membership status of all SIU Seafarers will be given the added protection called for in the Constitutional amendment. ' � 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 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI 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. 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Title A name given to the resource March 1970 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONGRESS MOVES SWIFTLY ON MARITIME PROGRAM CONFERENCE SEEKS TO RESOLVE MANY PROBLEMS OF NON CONTAGIOUS AREAS COMPULSORY ARBITRATION, NAT’L EMERGENCY LAWS LABELED INFRIDGEMENT OF WORKERS BASIC RIGHTS BOLD IMPROVEMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY HELD ESSENTIAL FOR NATION’S ELDERLY HOUSE COMMITTEE WILL OPEN HEARINGS ON ILLEGAL SEIZURE OF US TUNABOATS AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL URGES BOOST IN NATION’S SAGGING ECONOMY NIXON WELFARE PLAN CRITISIZED; NEW APPROACH SOUGHT FOR NEEDY FAST TURN AROUND ON THE NORTH EUROPE RUN SIU WELFARE BENEFITS SURGICAL SCHEDULE STATES FAIL TO GIVE NEEDED BOOSTS IN JOBLESS BENEFITS AND INJURY PAY 6 MONTH VOYAGE TO THE PERSIAN GULF 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 03/1970 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. XXXII, No. 3 1970 Periodicals Seafarers Log