http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4bb0afbab9e7a5fcab9bedf0fe831bf2.PDF 00227e454fff29a87ba178dd42ff6051 PDF Text Text Vol. XXXIII, No. 9 September 1971 SEAFARERS -i OFfiCIAL ORGAN OF THC SEAFARERS mTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC. GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-ClO MTD Leads New Fight For New Orleans PHS See Page 3 o • o O ' o • o Seafarers Educational Conference See Page 4 i o "Ss : o. Annual Reports Of Pension, Welfare funds See Pages 28-30 J Biggest Tanker of All .S^e Page^MM �Supertanker At Piney Point The crew of the first supertanker to be launched since passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the SlU-contracted Falcon Lady, visited the training facilities at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. A 36-hour stopover at the Steuart Petroleum Co. terminal in Piney Point in late August to discharge the Falcon Lady's fuel cargo provided the touring op­ portunity for the Seafarers. Some 300,000 barrels of petroleum can be carried, aboard the 642-foot super­ tanker. The 37,000-ton vessel is one of four new ships planned by Falcon Carriers, the largest Americanflag ships powered by diesel engine. The two 7,500 horsepower diesel engines of the Falcon Lady can reach a cruising speed of 17 knots. Scheduled for launching early next year are the Falcon Countess and the Falcon Princess. The Falcon Duchess is expected to be off the ways by October, 1972. Lundebeig Graduate One of the newest crew members on the tanker is Third Cook John Comett, a July, 1971 graduate of the Lundeberg School. "I didn't realize it at the time, but all of the detail that went into my training really comes in handy now," said the young seaman. He joined the ship in Carteret, N.J., immediately following his graduation. Chief Steward Conrad Gauthier, a Se^arer with more than 20 years experience in shipboard cooking, called Comett's addition to the department "a credit to the school and the thorough training they are re­ ceiving there." Upon discharging the cargo and touring the school, the Falcon Lady departed for the Virgin Islands where routine inspections were planned at St. Croix. The Caribbean voyage will be followed by deep-sea trials in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. •I QMED Homer Starline, left, talks with Robert Sawin, 2nd assistant engineer, in the console room automated Falcon Lady, John Cornett, left, assistant cook, breads fish steaks for the evening meal under the watchful eyes of Collie Loper, chief cook and baker. Cornett grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School's third cook training program in July. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Washington, D.C. Page 2 Seafarers Log' �New Orleans Facilify In Question MTD, SlU Lash Community Hospital Control Scheme Medical e}q)erts, organized lab(»r and community leaders voiced support for the continu­ ation of Ae New Orleans Pub­ lic Health Service Hospital under federal control at hear­ ings in New Orleans, La. The hearings were held by the New Orleans Area Health Planning Council in response to a request of the U.S. Depart­ ment oi Health, Education and Welfare that tte council sug­ gest alternatives for the PHS facility to bring it under com­ munity control. Dr. John Walsh, vice presi­ dent of Tulane University, said that he fdt a federally-operated hospital was essential in New Orleans, but he added that Tu­ lane would be willing to take over complete operation of the current PHS hospital by 1975. Testifying for organized la­ bor, O. William Moody, ad­ ministrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, with which the SIU is a£Bliated, pitals," he tcdd the {dannii^ said: group. . "It is our firm opinion that "However, this is not a miecommunity takeover of the pub­ way pr(^x>sition," Moody said. lic Health Service Hospital in "The United States also has a New Orleans can only result in very special interest in ade­ greatly increased costs to the quate health care for her sea­ community In one form or men." another." He said that nearly all re­ turning ships carry seamen in Moody testified on behalf of need (ff prompt attention and the MTD, the Greater New Or­ leans AFL-CIO, the Maritime that time pressure is increasing Council of Greater New Or­ because ci advancing maritime leans, and die Seafarers Inter­ techmdogy. "The availability <rf topnational Union of North Amer­ quality medical care on a pri­ ica. ority basis in Public Healtii Traces Histoiy Service hospitsds has made die Moody traced the develop­ American merchant sailor the ment of PHS hospitals fr«n the healthiest and most productive U.S. Marine Ho^itals in the in the world—qualities whose preservation is vital to the ac­ late 1700s to the present. In 1969, Moody said, mer­ cess of the nation's expanding chant seamen accounted for 52 maritime program and is of ex­ percent of the patient load at traordinary importance to the the PHS hospitals. "Obviously great port city of New Orleans," American seamra have a very he said. Aside from the historical special interest in these hosconcept of a safe haven for seamen. Moody said the Public Health Service hospitals are cheaper to operate than com­ The Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO and the Greater munity-controlled hospitals and New Orleans AFL-CIO Maritime Council joindy passed a that conversion would increase resolution condemning plans to convert the New Orleans cost to taxpayers. PuWic Health Service Hospital to community control. $40-a-day Diffaoioe In a resolution passed after the New Orleans Area He quoted Louisiana Senator Health Planning Council held hearings on the proposal, Allen Ellender's testimcmy be­ the AFL-CIO groups urged HEW to "desist from its efforts fore the Senate Appropriations to scrap the United States Public Health Service hospital Subcommittee on Labor, that system." ment of the PHS hospital sys­ The groups also urged HEW to "proceed immediately to tem from the creation of the put into operation" a plan to construct a new PHS hospital average costs in the PHS hos­ in New Orleans on a site to be provided by Tulane Univer­ pitals are as mudi as $40-asity. The construction plan already has (xnigresskmad ap­ day less than in private hos­ proval. pitals in pmt cities. Moody And the council also urged that HEW not entertain any also cited staffing figures that plan to convert present PHS facilities to ccmununity use. how PHS hoiqatals require few­ The group said they based their recommendations on er hands. four factors: increased cost to taxpayers of community Moody said that in addition control; increased expense for the federal government; the to cost savings, the hospital hospital's contribution to medical training and a break­ benefits the New Orleans com­ down in the priority now given merchant seamen, the hos­ munity dirough training pro­ pital's prime beneficiaries. grams and facilities a'^aUe nowhere else. Resolution Condemns Plan Tierrian Vows Support To Save PHS Hospitals Rep, Robert O. Tieman (D-R.I.) has ex­ pressed confidence that Congress "will not only save the U.S. Public Health Service hospital system, but will also update and expand its services." Addressing a gathering labor, business and government officials at a Washington luncheon sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Tieman emphasized the innova­ tive working of the PHS hospital system. "These hospitals have pioneered in the treat­ ment of drug addiction, establishment of para­ medical and medical training programs, and in developing strong relationships to the com­ munities in which they are located," he said. The Rhode T^lr.r.d Democrat said he did not see the reasoning behind Administration at­ tempts to eliminate the hospitals "at a time when health care for Americans ranks fair be­ hind that of other Western nations." September 1971 Rep. Tiernan The Administration has advanced "costeffectiveness" as the principal reason for closing the eight remaining PHS hospitals. Tieman questioned the logic behind this move. He pointed out that "the total health care outlay in this country is over $60 billion a year and the average cost of a hospital room is over $100 a day. Yet, the cost at PHS facili­ ties remains at approximately $60 a day." Tiernan noted that Congress passed an amendment to the Public Health Service Act last month restoring $14 billion that the Ad­ ministration had eliminated in its appropriation request for the Public Health Service. "This makes it possible to fund the PHS system for fiscal 1972 at the same level as fiscal 1971," he said. "But, this still means that the remaining hospitals will have to cut back on some services due to the effects of mounting in­ flation which has diminished the value of the available funds." Rep. Robert L. Leggett (D-Calif.) greets a group of Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship trainees who were in Wash­ ington to hear his address at an AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment luncheon. From the left are Michael Coyle, Desiderio Ramos, Joseph Seeber, Rep. Leggett, Paul SchwaUin and Rich­ ard Wotipka. Cargo—Key to Survival Of Merchant Marine "Our general cargo fleet will continue to decline de^ite the Merchant Marine Act ai 1970" because there was no evidence that "cargoes for these vessels would materialize," Congress­ man Robert L. Leggett (DCalif.) warned. Although the new maritime legislation called for the constnu^km ol 300 new ships, Le^iett expressed his great fear for the fi^re of the fleet to reiMTesentatives of unions, mari­ time management and govern­ ment attending an AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department luncheon in Washington. "We planned the ^ps but not the cargoes," he said. "The merchant marine looks to the federal government as its single laigest customer, and ... the Department of De­ fense is the single largest pro­ curer merchant marine serv­ ices," he exfffained. But, he add^ "Its piesOTt procure­ ment policies have grei^y add­ ed . to the instability of U.S. shipping." Cargo pr^erence laws presently call for a mini­ mum of 50 percent of govern­ ment cargo to be carried in U.S.-flag vessels. However, in actuality, U.S. shqis now carry much 1^ than 50 percent. FurthermcHe, <rf America's to­ tal imports and exports, U.S. vessels carry less than 5 per­ cent The California congressman said that this country would be more dependent on foreign powers, toth allies and nonallies, if a further weakening of competitive merchant ma­ rine service continues. "Any additional moves in that direc­ tion would be folly," predicted Leggett. Factors—fNTo and con Representative Leggett based his ^oomy forecast for the general cargo fleet on two es-: sential factors: Worldwide over-tonnage and strong flag discrimination by foreign ship­ pers. Noting that over-tonnage al­ ready exists on the North At­ lantic trade routes, he said it "cannot but eventually spill over to other trade routes. There will be more general car­ go shipping capacity than there will be cargoes." Referring to the intensified situation of the second factor, Leggett was strongly concerned about U.S. companies' vulnera- l^ty whidi (^ers a "axnparatively <^)ea-do(w aj^oadi to foreign trading." On the other hand, Leg^t did welcome scnne tire ac­ tions taken by the Departmoit of CcHnmerce: • Cmnmerce Sea:etai7 Mau­ rice H. Stans' letter to 1,000 the largest U.S. corpMatkxK urging that they make more ex­ tensive use of U.S. flag ship­ ping. • The estaUishment ot an Office of Market Develc^nnent within the Maritime Adminis­ tration. « Formation of a new indus­ try-labor-government group, the National Maritime Coimcil, to stimulate greater use ci American merchant ships. Leggett said he h(^d up­ coming hearings scheduled by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries CkHnmittee on the prc^lem oi securing cargoes fmr American vessels would pro­ duce some constructive results. The Congresanan said he does not rely stddy on the out­ come oi the hearings but feds that positive actions by the Federd Maritime Commission and the Department oi Defense would further oihanoe the mprovement oi the cargo situa­ tion. "There is a need for ac­ tion by a number of executive agendes and by the Ctxigress," Leggett noted. SUP's Weisberger Named Member Of Calif. Board SIUNA Vice President Mor­ ris Weisberger has been named to the Board of Pilot Com­ missioners in San Francisco by California Gov. Ronald Rea­ gan. Brother Weisberger, who is also secretary-treasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, formerly served as a member of the San Francisco Port Com­ mission. He was SUP's East Coast representative until 1957 when he succeeded the late Harry Lundeberg as the SUP's top officer. Weisberger is a vice presi­ dent of the California AFLCIO Labor Federation. He is also president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Port Council of the San Fran­ cisco Bay Area. Page 3 �;;; Participation of Membership Keynote Of Seafarers Educational Conference The more than 100 delegates to the fifth in the continuing series of Seafarers Educational Conferences held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. were urged to "participate in the activities of their union and industry." The delegates, selected from ports all across the country and Puerto Rico, were told that "only through the active participation of each and every member of the union can the best results be achieved for the entire membership." During the 10-day conference delegates were instructed in various areas of concern: • Labor union history, with particular em­ phasis on seafaring unicms. • The SIU Constitution. • The SIU Contract. • The SIU Pension, Vacation and Welfare Plans. • Union meetings and shipboard behavior. • Legal and political issues and how they affect the union and its members. • The union's growing educational program. Comments by conference delegates follow. Chairmen Report on Politics and the Law Patrick Ryan New Yorii As a long time member of this union, I can look back and see, and dso appreciate, the advance­ ment this union has made through the years by having a well enlight­ ened membership and dedicated of­ ficials at the helm. I only wish that the union would have b^n able to offer me and some of my old ship­ mates the opportimities that the yoimger fellows entering this indus­ try today. I also wish to comment on the group of members that circulated the petition against our ofiScials and also against the union as a whole. I hope that in the near future that some sort of redress can be taken against these men for their criti­ cism of our elected union racers. The majority of the membership of this organization has gone on rec­ ord to support these membm and ofiScials through this investigation and woidd like to take this oppor­ tunity to reafiSrm our* stand on this issue toward our union as a whole. Hans Lee Seattle In Workshop 4 we unanimously adopted two crews conference rec­ ommendations and discussed un­ ion action, the Log, political action and education. We studied political action of the past and present and its relation to us as members. It's not only a right, but a responsibility of each and every one of us to participate and back our leaders both in Washing­ ton and at home. Washington is a political arena and we were clearly shown the low blows delivered by the Justice Dept., National Labor Relations Board and other finks against our unitm. Homer Workman New Orleans In Workshop 2 we discussed politics and law. The delegates who went to the MTD Luncheon in Washington, D.C., reported how we learned that SPAD is our back­ bone; how it works silently but with effect for our imion. If all the members in our union will take a minute and think just how the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was pushed to partial completion=—I say partial completion for that is just what it is; we still need implementation — to partial com­ pletion by our officials and our people in Washington you will have to agree it takes money and lots of it. That money must come from us the membership so SPAD can do even more or at least hold what little we do have. James Barnes Norfolk i We had a very outstanding ses­ sion in Workshop 3. Let me tell you one thing, if we don't have friends in Washington, we don't have any rights. And without SPAD, we don't have any friends in Washington. It goes back to the old saying, you don't bite the hand that feeds you. If we don't want to die we had better support our ofiScials and help • them in every way we can, not just in SPAD or MDL alone. If we " don't we mi^t find ourselves back on the farm, looking at a mule's tail for a compass. It's a wonder­ ful feeling to Imow that we live in a country that you have the right to participate in the laws that gov­ ern you. No group of workers had had fewer friends politically in Wash­ ington than the American seaman. But such is not the case now. To­ day, through Seafarers' political donations, we have made many friends in Washington. Tew, If Any, Changes to Recommend' Phillip Barry New York Seafarers Educational Conference Thomas Bubor Boston I am satisfied with our un­ ion and am glad to be an SIU member. I am glad to have the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. I learned more in ten days here than ever before. I am ^ad our union is growing bigger and bigger. Coming back to Piney Point to me was like a school reun­ ion. I went through Piney Point about a year and a half ago. There has been a big chan^ down here since I left, for instance with the high school program. If Piney Point has changed so much since I was here before, just think what it will be like in a few years. Everett Maxwell New Orleans Before I came to Piney Point, I thought, like many other members, that it was a waste of money that could be used for other things, such as pensions, welfare, etc. After being here, I can see that it is a very important function of our union and our members. Edward Collins Norfolk It was a big thing for me to attend the Seafarers Educa­ tional Conference. It was the first conference I had attended in this union. I learned more about the history of the un­ ion, its constitution, education­ al programs, contracts, pension, welfare and vacation benefits. When I returned to my home port I had something to tell my union brothers. I told them to attend our conference, because without education you have nothing. Seafarers Educational Conference ..-.••-v. Seafarers Log �hair men Report on History ED^ION: ^TOUSl MY t> Morty Kerngood Balfimore Our subject was Labor History and we di^ussed the birth of the trade labor movement in general and the SIU in particular. It would seem that in this point in time in our own history we have encoun­ tered many bitter struggles and each struggle has made us stronger. It is also known that constant vigi­ lance is needed to protect our in­ terest We should be thankful that our founding father, Andrew Fiunseth, had the foresight in need for laws to protect the seaman. It's just as important that our present day offidads see that these laws and new laws be implemented so that the bad times in our history will not be repeated. SEA^A . ' ^ 9t -vU.. • .-..• ' - TIONAL 11 John Eddins Baltimore In Workshop 3 we had an excel­ lent presentation of Labor History and espedally the history of the sailor. Also we had an informative discussion of where we are today and what our goals are. We know the way of a seaman has always been a tough road. We have never gained anything without fighting for it. And we will not gain in fu­ ture without fighting for the things we want. To do the job we need all the education we can get-and our un­ ion needs all the SPAD donations we can give in order to obtain stronger legislation passed by con­ gress in regards to cargo and ships for our flag. Richard Stewart New Orleans Many Seafarers today take for granted the wages, omditions and benefits that we have attained over ,the past 33 years. None of us want to go back to the past. But we should never forget the many Intter struggles we have fought to achieve the things we have today. The entire labor industry has had its various fights from the first day working men joined together to bet­ ter their lives. Men like Andrew Furuseth and Harry Lundeberg will always be re­ membered for their untiring efforts made on behalf of the American seamen. Roland Hebert New Orleans In Workshc^ 2 we discussed La­ bor Histrxy. But first before mak­ ing any sttaement, I would like to just say I am surprised at Piney Point I never dreamed of us ever having the facilities that are here. We should all be proud of our union, and support it 100 percent. We should all support SPAD. Be­ cause we learned from history that since unions were formed political action was a must It was through pcditics that unions gained the first hiring rights, the rights to free col­ lective bargaining and job security. I Learned More in 10 Days Than Ever Before' Ken McGregor Son Francisco There is no question in my mind that these past 10 days have been very informative. There . are very few if any changes I could recommend as to the programs. I feel all sub­ jects are covered very good. Seafarers Educational Conference Eddie Hermandez Son Juan Marvin Hauf Norfolk After coming to this con­ ference I learned how to partic­ ipate in a meeting aboard ship. I learned a lot about the history of the SIU and the hardships my brother seamen had to go through to ac­ complish what we have today in trying to develop and uphold a good union such as we have now. Good and dandy we know about the past and we regret that but let's look ahead now and keep a true course, and the only way to acomplish this is with the help of SPAD. The members have expressed the desire to contribute more to SPAD. I feel that in my own opinion that more meetings should be held here in the hiture so as to educate the mem­ bers as to why we need SPAD, MDL and Log. The delegates here are most impressed and many of them they are going back home and lay it on the line to the die-hards in their ports. K f/. Louis Duracher New Orleans This morning we discussed the union constitution. All free soci­ eties operate under a constitution. The constitution is especially im­ portant to me because it was in­ augurated and voted on by the membership and insures all Sea­ farers their rights in the union. The constitution is one of many spokes in the great wheel of the SIU. I also must urge that all mem­ bers contribute to SPAD so that our elected officials can continqe to fight for our rights in Washington to insure the great strides this un­ ion has made in the past and will make in the future. Edwin Brown Son Francisco In all my life's experiences in the labor movement and uniraiism I've never observed an upgrading and solidarity incentive like that in­ augurated by the SIU. And with the youth training the Educational Program in progress, the SIU is assuring the entire mem­ bership a secure future. From the recruited youth through the re­ tirees. The constitution is the most im­ portant document that the union has. The constitution provides that we have our SPAD fund, MDL, and Log. These are the tools we need to make sure, we have jobs and ships for the future. John Nelson Wilmington The SIU constitution is in many ways like the Constitution of the United States in that it guarantees the rights of the individual. The SIU member should make the constitution part fff his regular reading habit. He should familiar­ ize himself with the constitution, because it is part of his life wheth­ er he is ashore or at sea. It explains the method in which we elect offi­ cials, it defines the duties of the trial committee, the appeals com­ mittee, the finance ccnnmittee and the credentials committee. More knowledge of the constitution and its content provide the basis for a more democratic way of life for the union membership. James Meyers San Francisco One of the things that I found is that a lot of us are not up to date on what's happening to our Constitution. The Constitution is our bible; it's what we live by and I feel that every one of us should know our Constitution from begin­ ning to end. This may sound a bit critical, but it's true some of the delegates do not know that Con­ stitution. My advice is to get into it and try to understand a little more atout it. Because without that con­ stitution 1 don't think we'd have anything. Page 5 �Chairmen Report on Education • '411 'HI Pete Hammel Houston Otto Pederson Houston I have only been here at Piney Point for three days yet I am amazed at the foresight our union has in preparing young men to carry on the tradition of going down to sea in ships. When many of us seated here in this hall today have put away our sea bags for the last time, we can feel secure in the knowledge that we have left the seafaring legacy in capable hands. There are few un­ ions in the world today who take care cS its members from the cradle to the last dispatch. But SlU training and education does not start and md with the trainee. Seafarers presently gping to sea may crane to Piney Point to upgrade themselves to higher rat­ ings, which means more take home pay for their families. In Workshop 3 we had a good discussion on education. Education is something I never had much of. 1 went to the same college as most of you guys and received the same degree. A degree in booze, broads, and horses. Like the rest of you 1 am here to learn something else. Education is the key to the fu­ ture of the SIU. Education will raaUe us to be better qualified to figjht our battles in the future. Remranber a well informed member­ ship will make us a stronger union. Our young men training here at Piney Point will know the score when they go aboard ship. All our members will know the facts about SPAD and MDL and the inqxntance of Piney Point to the labor movement. Alan Whitmer New York We discussed education at the HLSS. We can now understand why it is so vital to our future. These past days have helped to dispel any rumors about Piney Point that were detrimental. It proves, too, that we must be further educated about our union, the craft, and the problems we face today and those we will encounter in the future. Andrew Furuseth said, "Tomorrow is also day." Paul Hall had the foresi^t to know that we need education to be better equipped to face our problems, and the amazing ability of a unique type of leadership that has made this facility possible. Talmadge Moss Mobile After the slides and the fruitful discussion we had in Workshop 1, it's very obvious as to what each and every one of us, has got to do when we get back to our ports and ship out. In this educational conference we have learned the foUowing: Where we have come from; where we are today; and where we are going in the future. We have to translate this knowled^ to our brothers who have not had the oj^rtunity to visit Piney Point and especially to the brothers who don't think they need to visit Piney Point. For the SIU and the Labor Movement' Ernest M. Bivant Jacksonville I believe it to be not only the duty but oUigation of every SIU man who considers him­ self to be a union man to at­ tend these delegate conferences. It is for his own benefit as well as for what he can do afterwards for the SIU and the labor movement as a whole. Joseph Bennett Jr. Mobile The educational craiference really opened my eyes to the real purpose and Ae importance of the SIU. The interest of our unirai will not take on meaning to our brothers until they have been educated to understand today's problems, and be aware of how to solve them. We as members the SIU should per­ form in a manner that will make our leaders proud to rep­ resent us, through unity, disci­ pline, dependability and fi­ nances. Waltor Petty New York The training facilities are fabulous. The students leam more about the union before they leave the school than some of the members know now that are sailing. The student goes through the same material the conferees do, so the new mem­ ber is just as well informed on what is going on in the SIU today. W. C. Coppage Son Francisco I learned alot about labor history in my workshop. The food in the Anchor Room is good and the people at Piney Point are very mce. Leroy J. Doty New York I have just spent ten days at Piney Point and have enjoyed myself. I have learned more about our union through these workshop classes, and it has given me greater insight into the workings of the various as­ pects of the union. There should be a way to bring all members to Piney Point and to let them see for themselves and in turn I am sure we would have a more well informed and satisfied membership. L E. Ellison Houston There is no way you can tell of the beauty of Piney Point to a brother semnan. I recom­ mend if he has not seen this place he should come to HLSS. I am grateful to the leaders in this great union for the c^portunity to come to the Seafarers Educational Confer­ ence. David L. Dickinson Houston I like the way Piney Point operates. The classes, the rec­ reation activities are well planned, the buildings and grounds are well kept, the boats are in ship-shape, and the best I have seen is the flag cere­ monies in the morning and evening. I am looking forward to another visit and thank all responsible for HLSS for com­ ing this fm in just a few years. Seafarers Educational Conference Robert R. Bunch San Francisco It has been my pleasure to attend the fifth educational conference at Piney Point to see first hand what Paul Hall is doing in Washington to pro­ tect the jobs of American sea­ men. This has given me a great feeling of job security. Through his efforts the SIU has become one of the most powerful and respected unions in the labor field. - V-fl - : !ll James H. Dickinson Mobile I have learned many things that I otherwise wouldn't if I hadn't come to this convention. So many things we - take for granted. It takes a lot of work by all officials and members to make a union like ours to work. If we can get a majority of our members educatt^ to the problems that the union faces, then our task will be easier. •*1 • i \ Bill Chandler Wilmington, • yyyMiirk The job that is being done at HLSS for the young men is outstanding. I've been sailing from 1928 and never once did it cross my mind that I would see something like this. It is a place I'll talk about to every young man I see from now on. John T. Bowman . San Francisco The educational conferraee should be attended by or brought to all the members, that they may have the op­ portunity to have the misrepre­ sentations, rumors and distor­ tions that we hear from misin­ formed people and sources cleared up and discussed. 4* ;• ' •>-4 I« Page 6 - •> •* 'J ,; Seafarers Log �'A Most ThoroughJ, Comprehensive Program' , • ' . William D. Coggins New York I am proud to say that my membership in this union has been enriched by visiting our wonderful training and vacation center here at Piney Point. The most impressive task our union is performing here is the preparation and training of our future seafarers. There isn't a more thorough comprehensive program available to seafarers anywhere. Jerry D. Effinger Mobile The main reason for the edu­ cational conference is to pre­ pare the members for the future and let them know what steps - the union is taking to protect our welfare. We as members of ' this union should educate our­ selves to every move the union makes and what is being done to keep the ships under Ameri­ can flags. The educational con­ ference has all the information that union men want to know. John Zajchowski Norfolk ' . • . Ik/- . ^ • . , The progress that has been made by our union is aston­ ishing. There was a time when seamen had no privileges aboard ships. The food was bad, the pay was poor and the work and bad treatment was most unbearable. Now all has changed and what we have now just didn't happen by itself. It came about by a lot of hard work put in by all our officials. Ernesto A. Yaldes New York Sailing has been the only means of support for me and my family. Although being an active seaman all those years, I never had the opportunity to acquire real knowledge of the whereabouts of my imion. Dur­ ing my ten-day stay at Piney Point I did get this experience. Hiroshi Shiba Son Francisco Unlike their predecessors, the HLSS students of today are offered a well-planned cxirriculum by a competent faculty staff, in modern, well-equipped classrooms. And so too, the Piney Point jokes of yesterday have faded from shipboard life. Sanford H. Word Mobile It is really something to see how the SlU is training the young men here at Piney Point and seeing how eager these young men are to learn. I won't worry about the future of my union because I know it will be left in good hands. Leonard Steinhardt New York If we want a strong merchant marine we must support SPAD and MDL. Only by our dona­ tions can we have a strong un­ ion. I strongly suggest that we all support SPAD and MDL. I now know and under­ stand the overall picture of our program and understand the union better now than in all the years that I have been sailing with the SIU. Frank O'Koorian Philadelphia I have been in the union since 1951, and I didn't know much about it until I came to Piney Point Conference in 1971. Then I saw all the prob­ lems the SIU had and what was done, and is being done to correct them. M. R. Williams New York While at Piney Point I learn­ ed a great deal about our union and its continuous struggle to survive. From this conference I now have a better idea of what's going on and what I can do to help keep this union strong. Gary Shaneyfelt New York All I can really say is noth­ ing that has not been said many times before; That I really learned a lot and enjoyed my­ self very much. I come away from this conference with the feeling of satisfaction that now I more clearly understand the problems facing us. Bill E. Ware Upgrader I am very happy to see the school advance as it's doing at the present. I know for myself, that if you came through Piney Point, you were on a gravy train. You get all the opportu­ nity in the world to be some­ body. I look at Piney Point as being the best advancing school that a young man could ever go to and get ahead in such little time. Carl H. Silcox Mobile 1 :• , Fred Woodward . Boston As I say, I really got an edu­ cation here. Especially on the subject of SPAD. I never got a clear picture as to how it worked, ffiough I have donated. Now that I understand it more, I shall donate more. ^ In this conference education and everything is explained so everyone can understand about all the principles and functions of the SIU constitution, con­ tracts, vacations, death benefits, political and every bit of ex­ plaining that is needed about our SIU. They leave no stone unturned. Eddie Villasol Son Juan It is a good thing to educate these boys at HLSS but also we should educate our member­ ship. They also should come here to leam at this fine place at Piney Point, Maryland. Chairman Report on Union Meetings Charles Shirah Mobile The SIU members at sea have always been encouraged to take an active part in the affairs of the un- . ion through regular shipboard meetings. This is a guaranteed right under the SIU contract. Proper minutes should be kept and forwarded to headquarters. This is the union's method of com­ munication from its members at sea. Every ship at sea should be made \\ . aware of the impprtance of SPAD. For without it—there won't be any ships at sea. September 1971 Efrain Sierra Son Juan In Workshop 1 we discussed un­ ion meetings and shipboard be­ havior. Only through union meet­ ings both on the ships and in the union halls can we map the course of our union. These meetings give every member an opportunity to express his opinion. An informed membership makes a strong union. I strongly urge every member to fulfill his union obligation and ac­ cept delegate appointments to at­ tend all union meetings. Louis Estrada New Orleans In Workshop 2 we had a good discussion on union meetings and shipboard behavior. All members have to realize the importance of the shipboard meetings. We can best accomplish this by taking what we have learned at this conference and repeating the same program aboard ship. If We want to continue our ship­ board meetings we must make sure that we have ships to have meet­ ings on. This is why we must do­ nate to MDL, SPAD and the Log. These are the tools to get bills passed in Congress to give our ships cargo to carry. James Pierce Philadelphia We as Seafarers are a group of our own. We unite and form poli­ cies and help our cause by electing men who can and will speak for us. ^ Shipboard meetings are a must. Every meeting should be attended by all crew members whom should take interest in the affairs of the union. Although it is all within our reach, to read, to study and dis­ cuss these meetings, it is very easy to let it pass by and let the other fellow do it. Page 7 �-'r;-^ '• • "xxx-^ )^.xrx:x: XxX?-X^":t.: - •".: ^x x Chairmen Report on Fringe Benefits John Ford New Orleans In Workshop 3 we studied and talked about the value at our frin^ benefits which to me are just as important, if not mOre so, in the long run than the pay offs. Our pension and welfare plans are in good financial condition be­ cause of the diligent efforts of our leadership. We also discussed att^pts of the Administration to dose the PHS or marine ho^itals, at a time when everybody needs more hospi­ tals. The SIU and maritime labor has led the fight to keep these hos­ pitals open. Hobart Kirlcwood , , Jacksonville In Worktop 2 our Welfare and Pension Plans were discussed. I found that this is the most liberal insurance protection that we as members of this union have. Our welfare plan is not in dan­ ger as is the plan of the National Martime Uni(Hi, thanks to our lead­ ers and the unity of this member­ ship. Carl Hawks Norfolk in Workshop 1 we thoroughly discussed all our Pension, Welfare and Vacation Benefits. We should all be proud that this union today has the soundest pension plan in Maritime. We have the best union in the world. We also havei. the best benefits. I recommend to all of you to go looking for the patrolman and g^ve your fair share to SPAD, MDL and the Log. i: Joe Blanchard New Orleans Having discussed the various fringe benefits in Workshop 4 gave me a real sense of security know­ ing that the SIU leadership had the foresight and imagination to lise caution and discretitm in planning for our pensimi, welfare and vaca­ tions. AU these wonderful benefits did not come easy but were the direct result of hard wmk by the mem­ bership and sound negotiating on the part of the unkm leadendiip. HLSS Affords An Opportunity for Young Men' Jimmla D. O. Cokar Seattle Fili^ Puleo Tampa So this was my chance to come now and see what was here. I was very much sur­ prised to see the things that are being done here, and for the past ten days I have been sur­ prised at the thihgs I have learned here. Walter Muallar Tampa I attended the Seafarers Edu­ cational Conference here. I had no idea what it would be like, I did not expect to find what I did. It is a wonderful place. I have seen and learned more about our Union, that isi, in the educational field, than I learned in the 26 years I have been in the uniorL I thought I knew all that was necessary to know about the union, but after arriving here, I immediately realized how little I really knew. I have never learned so much so fast The .education about the SIU—^wfaere we came frcmi, where we are now, where we are going, and how we are go­ ing to get there is astonishing. Piney Point is the place to come for recreation, friendsh^, pleasure and knowledge. Vernor Poulsen Seatfle I should like to report that from my observations Piney Point HLSS affords a wonder­ ful opportunity for young men to learn a meaningful and re­ warding vocation from thor­ oughly competent teachers amid comfortable and pleasant sur­ roundings. E. Somnson Jacksonville It gave me great pleasure to come here and attend this con­ ference at Piney Point. I have been very impressed in this great masterpiece of the Harry Lundeberg School with all its facilities. Joseph Korchak New York I saw the great strides the union has made since we were organized. The ccmditions were very bad, as the old timers can tell you. Piney Point was a dream at one time but now it is a reality. The trainees are getting a good education here. The union is as good as the members make it. Through good leadership when a person retires he can retire with dig­ nity. Without a good union we would be in a hell of a mess. Frank Przybypska Son Francisco Being a member and sailing for years I always had a few dollars in my pocket and now am taking a few out to give to SPAD for a good need and hope every SIU member will feel the same to keep the SIU on top for better things to come. Louis Pickhart Hoasfon I am glad that I was given the chance to come to Piney Point. This is the best yet. I got a chance to visit all of the classrooms. I was very im­ pressed. John H. Richardson San Francisco While working, struggling and improving our wages and conditions steadily throughout the years, many of us have be­ come impatient and discour­ aged. The change was not fast enough. For those of us lucky enough to come to this educa­ tional conference, this defeatist attitude can be dispelled and we can be realistic and rational about our achievements. They are many! Jose Perez James Gard New Orleans Ed Hawkins New Orleans The progress in education and upgrading is tremendous and the instructors they have here are tops, so are the teachers. The farm and plans are very sound and logical. Too bad we couldn't have started sooner on self-support and plans for the retired seamen and family and a place for the single retirees. ' ' iwky. • \y • In his inauguration address. President John Keimedy said that it's not what your country can do for you, it's what you can do for your country. The same holds true for our union. It's not what the union can do for us, it's what we can do for our union and its leaders. Houston I recommend that these slides and all the material that is used in the conference be put on all ships .. . especially those on long trips. They should also be shown in every port, say on a monthly basis. I think that all the membership will benefit by this presentation. Seafarers Educational Conference •y£. ' 'i| -.'V •' .v- • • Otto' Hoepner New York "V -y. 'V ' When we got here last Wednesday at Piney Point I was amazed to find such a fine place which our union has started in 1967 and I am proud to belong to such a great un­ ion as ours. I have learned a lot about our union's history eves though, I myself have been a niember since 1944. And I found these seven workshop meetings during the day very helpful and great for our edu­ cation. • • I �'. What I Saw I Liked' H. H. Johnson - Houston If anybody had told me in 1944 when I first joined the union that we would have a set up like this today I would have been certain they were nuts. The whole thing is amazing. The instructors are very good. There is more time for ques­ tions, answers;, etc. than at ship board meetings. I wish I could have had a chance at some­ thing like this when I first started to sea. Jim Howison Son Francisco I came here because I heard pro and con about this place. What I saw I liked. You get straight answers and facts. It would be to every Seafarer's interest to come and see for himself. And what you see here will be a bit of the future, and that's the direction we ^tter look. John S. Foster • New York In 1938 the SIU started out as a mere group of unwanted but high-spirited Seafarers. These dedicated men knew ex­ actly what they wanted for themselves and their posterity, and they went through hell and fire to achieve what we now have. It took real men like Brother Andrew Furuseth, Brother Harry Lundeberg, and Brother Paul Hall to point those Seafarers of yesteryear down the narrow and hazardous road which contains our posi­ tive security such as pension, welfare, vacation, and count­ less other benefits available to us today. We can't stop now. Robert Johnson New York At the conference I under­ stood through documentary films and publications the origin, history, and functions of the SIU. The constitution, contract, welfare, education, and other aspects of the SIU were dis­ cussed thoroughly and all ques­ tions and suggestions were giv­ en full attention. I now fully appreciate the struggles and the victories from which the mem­ bers and officials have secured the finest of benefits. Melvin Knickman Baltimore I have learned a great deal since I came to Piney Point. The experience here at Piney Point has been most enlighten­ ing in all fields. The education­ al program is tops, I am glad that these boys here are getting their schooling at the Educa­ tional Department, because I did not have schooling myself. James Ferryman Mobile I was very surprised when I came to Piney Point. I have gained a lot. One saying I like very much, "Tomorrow is also a day" and I see my union is looking out for that day. Edward Kuhar New Orleans Junius Lacks Houston Nice to know that all Sea­ farers on pension today are as­ sured of receiving their full checks for 10 years more even if we go broke tomorrow. Nice to know we are that solvent. But tomorrow is another day. More ships, more crews and good top leadership can make this gravy train longer and bet­ ter. So help train the kids who come out of HLSS. I for one, didn't care too much about coming to Piney Point. But aftering seeing and learning things that I did, I will say that I am glad I had the opportunity to come here, and hope to come back. I think everyone of our Brothers should try and attend these con­ ferences here, when one gets the chance to do so. Leroy Jiles New York This experience here at Piney Point has so enlightened me as to the future, a day goes by fast. It has truly been an edu­ cational conference as well as a wonderful vacation. Thanks to all the officials and the people that make up Piney Point. William Langfo'rd San Francisco 1 was a very lucky Seafarer to get out of so many corrupted unions and join one which has done its utmost for its mem­ bers. I am proud to say that to belong to the SIUNA has been one of my luckiest ven­ tures. The conference here has really opened my eyes and mind to the many changes the union officials have gotten for the members. I was surprised to find such a nice and pleasant place as Piney Point, for I really didn't think the union had all the things it said about Piney Point. James MacKenzie Wilmington At this Piney Point installa­ tion, the buildings, the people, the landscaping, the boats, the yachts, the efficiency with which everything is carried out is in proper SIU style. This should be brought to the at­ tention of the membership in such a style that such an im­ pact could only happen here in the USA, in the SIUAiMj District. George W. Murrili Mobile My stay at HLSS has been a very pleasant and interesting one. All the years I have been going to sea I was un­ aware of the union's great work and the things they are doing at Piney Point. The wonderful school they have for the young boys that are to become sea­ men is most heartening. Chairmen Report on Contract Joe Domino Chuck Hill New York Houston We discussed the contract in Workshop 1. It was interesting to discover how our contracts are ne­ gotiated and enforced. With this undeirstanding and explanations we realize that the offici^s have done an excellent job in maintaining our job security. And that our officials should continue to protect our in­ terests by whatever methods are necessary. Whether it be in Wash­ ington with the shipowner or in the other areas. As you all know we studied the Union Contract, and I found that to really appreciate the value of our union contract all we have to do is look back a few years when there was no contract. The boss told you when to start and when to finish. Your food was terrible and some­ times rotten or in short supply, and your bunk wasn't much bigger than a coffin. And the boss told you how much he was willing to pay and that was very little. September 1971 John Benedict In Workshop 3 we discussed our contract at great length. I have to say I have a better understanding of what I work with. I also have to say that we as Seafarers have the best contract, the best working con­ ditions in the industry. Compared to the NMU we have a better con­ tract. But, much better still, we have jobs. Let us not forget those SPAD donations that helped in the pas­ sage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Through these donations we should help our contracted com­ panies so they can stay alive and compete in the maritime industry. Herbert Caloe Boston In Workshop 4 we had a con­ structive discussion on our Con­ tract. The slide presentation clear­ ly showed the hard fight the sailor has always had to get the Contract we work under today. We face many problems and if we are going to siuvive our members miftt un­ derstand all the issues. They must understand that the best way to fight our enemies is to give our union officials full dedi­ cated support. (Continued on Page 13) Page 9 �"'^i Throw the Switch! to the editor the Editor: Keep up th^ hi^ work. My husbarid Frederick andii'M' the issues from cover to cover and marvel at the . ||ftranderful achievements at the SlU school at Piney©| =^olnt, Md., especially the opportunities for young men * become Seafarers. Mr. and Mrs. Haflihorh Pawtucliet, R.1.02860 Man ^ro 'the EditoR:;; . This letter is to say thank you for the prompt atten- ^ tion given to my application for a nwmal pension. I i ha\« received my checks right on time and wanted to fexpress my deepest appreciation to the union and.to all who have done so much for me. It has been my pleasure to be part of such a great union; and although I am now inactive, 1 am a firm believer and supporter of union policies. I shall always lemember what the SlU has done for me. Comeiius Higglnbot^ill^,-^ Port Arthur, Tex. • • ^ j fe..: SlU Scholarships The opening of school this mbnth brings to mind the urgency of planning and preparing for higher education. For Seafarers with three years seatime and for their children, the SlU is again offering scholarships worth $10,000 each, money that can be used to study in any academic field at any ac­ credited university chosen by the five winners. SlU scholarships have benefitted members and their dependents for near­ ly a score of years now, and they have become a proud SlU tradition. Winners have studied in fields ranging from an­ thropology to zoology, in the arts and in the sciences. And their SlU scholarships were an important aid in getting a com­ plete education in a period of rising aca­ demic costs. The first step for those eligible for SlU scholarships is to obtain an applica­ tion. Procedures for that are outlined on Page 32 of this issue. It can never be too early to apply, not for something as valu­ able as a good education. Post-freeze Menace There is another menace lurking and threatening to engulf the labor movement in November. The menace is a 21-point anti-labor plan sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has found that the time is ripe to dissect labor's strength—a move prompted by labor's opposition to the 90-day wageprice freeze. For many years now the Chamber has been urging anti-labor legislation and for many years its efforts have failed to gain congressional action. The drive will start "after the 90-day wage-price freeze expires," said the executive vice president of the Chamber. Its objectives have long been known. Labor knows what it will face in November. The Chamber's "labor rela­ tions committee"'of more than 100 com­ pany lawyers, meeting last month in Washington formulated what it called "long-range solutions" to labor manage­ ment relations. Among the changes urged by the Chamber committee are: Page 10 • Elimination of union shop and un­ ion security clauses in contracts. • Establishment of courts or a labor court to handle unfair labor practice cases rather than through the National Labor Relations Board. • Outlawing of Joint union bargaining and denying the NLRB the right to desig­ nate a union as the bargaining agent when a fair election is impossible. There is really no choice in the direc­ tion labor should follow. Labor leaders have strongly denounced the inequities of the current economic policy. Labor is against anti-labor legislation which would wipe out in one afternoon what it has taken decades to build and maintain. Unions are for the people—the wage workers of this land. The Chamber feeds the fat cats. The independent, powerful, respected and competent position which labor has retained has been established and rein­ forced by banding together. In unity, la­ bor stands tall and strong. By division, the alliance is defeated. Labor standing solid will remain strong. A Proud Member : To the Editor: .y- ./s;.: . yy| i I am writing you this note in deep appreciation few 4 the SlU's services to me and my vnfe in the past year of nty retirement. I feel that I must express my deep gratitude te tibe 1 SlU f(w its efforts in behalf of the pensioner, and i am truly proud to be a member. P. J. Thoraton ladinonvflle, Flaf Prompt and Kind i To the Editor: This is to inform you that I received the check of J $104 for my late husband's (Scuddy Allemand) sick- | ness and accident benefit. I don't quite know how to | express my gratitude and thanks to the SlU. I have nothing but praise for a union that has been . so prompt and kind to me in my sorrow, thank you again. ,1^ Mrs. Bemice Allemand ^ A Fine Vacation the Editor: yy , I am writing to thank the SlU for the most enjcyy able and memorable vacation both myself and my wife} spent at the SIU's Piney Point, Md. vacation center. The food, facilities and accommodations were superb|i Both myself and my wife were impressed with th^j dream city for retired Seafarers that will be an accom­ plishment for the future. Our only regret is that this| Isn't a reality now. I am proud to say I am a member of this great organization. We are looking forward to returning next year to the Piney Point vacation center. yyy.y:.y- ; ' . ' September 1971 Fraternally Herbert W. Dierking BEkFAmwrnnmhOQ Vol. XXXIII, No. 9 Ofticlal Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board P»ul Hall, Ptesidint Cal Tanner, Execmht Viet-Presidiut Earl Shepard, Vice-PresidtHt Al Kerr, Secrefary-Treasurrr Lindsey Williams, Vici-Ptisidtnl Al Tanner, Vict-Prtsidem Robert Matthews, Vict-Prejiden! Published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C ZOOIS by Seafaiers interrstional Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.V. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Washington, D.C. jy|:}yyy ; Seafarers Log �Labor Demands 'Equal Sacrifice of All As Price of Post—Freeze Cooperation ft 'i •• Hie ixioe of fadxK's coopa^dion wiHi mA price oontrok idler (be expirarion of die Prerideat^s wstge/price fieeee Nov. 13, is a voice in die ptannBg of the raacfainray tfasEt adll govern die oootroUed period. That became dear in Labor Day mcssi^ of AFL-OO Piesideat George Meany who spded ont the sole labor must play in the seOh^ vp of coatiob on the nadcm's economy. ^'What ever OOOKS aftn: dus {freeze), we aie iiadk iridi our of^nri poritkm that we will oocpente m any ffan, any i^stera, pnmding that It is ciijallrillr. and provided it cdls bx eqnal sacriioe on the part of ail the pet^de," Meany told a gronp of Lahore toagh posiliaa, the oesalt of a vole ol the Executive Couacfl on Apg. 19, was simHned ii^ in die councirs statement, send to a padked {»ess conference by Mr. Meany. "The 6eeze is onequitable, imjust, unfan- and anw<»kaMe,^ die couBcil said. 'The ^bct of (he Pread^^s freeze is to every collective bmgoning agreement m private iadwtry wfakh prorides a wage CH* sslaiy adiwtmBnt (hnhig the 90Hday period. Of course, cimplBycas wM thus pocket ^ditiaaal pro&s for dwh- prioes airoaify lefiect wage incxeases that are doe, but wludi Ac Presidraft si^ cannct be paid," the oooacd added. The couflcd also struck out at the Ninon tax package cailii^ k, "hfadison Avenue gmimickry." The comcd vowed to 'iight this ^¥eaw:i^ m the li • »• A. r In later remarks, Meany said that the 10 pcxcestt inveament credit, 10 p^cent border tax poite and the accderiukm of an increase in cxranptions &om incoam taxes was a mistAe. "This leaves the President." Meai^ said, "with a d<M of $4.2 biflton for fiscri 1972. So he hadte^ and o&et duU S he wanted to keep the budget in baiaiice for 1972." Memy crhidzed die i^osideitt^s j^upoHib for evemng the deficit, saymg that tei suggealians of delays in weifare refonn and cevenne for nducxians in tte number of fedend were the wrong end of the eoononuc pale. "Here he creates a deficit nnd leaves (he poot; the govemmeot employes and the cxties which are in desperate comlittmi finandi^y to pay dm bS," Meany smd. Coaocil" donnnaied by Seocetary of the Tremuty Icfim Coraaaily, b^an isroing darifications of foe freeze pdk^ and proddfog locphotes for those who had tniHBeK pending. The "Cost d livii^ Ccmncil" began issuing ques­ tion and answra' press rdeases on the freeze proviskms, a tactic which the AFLCIO said, "does not ixwwlitwlc erfcwcemcDt." And Sep. fosqih P. Addabbo, ^dcmg at a hrabhoon of Ate AFLHCIO Maritime Trades Departmeot stm^y critidzed one d tiie loopholes, that of seasomi vmsatams in tiie price of food. "A ddU, after all, doero't have a seasana% adimted qppetite," Rq>. Addafabo said. ft imd become apparent foat, evoi thou^ labor was not oooperating in tibe freeze, foe Pr^ident had. nsed powers granted to him under an act passed last Thus fahor begte to train its big guns on Coa^ess, whidh lednned from a monfo's vacailon Sept. 8. Meany admduled an ^pearance SepL 13 before foe ffrane Ways amd Means Conmiitiee;, where (he tax Itjjiilniion or^nste. In a Labm- Day week­ end mtcrvicfw he sod foat labor's si^gest^is for aliBiaatiwes to foe Prestdenf s tax plan wMl be pre­ sented ihmi. Prior to Meany's announcement, &^. W^mr D. D.-Aak., diaiimsui of the Ways and Means pmel, smd he was intere^ed in a further ^eed-up of foe income (ax exenqition increise schedded in Jan. 1973 and suggested for Jmi. 1972 by the President. Rep. ItMIs said he foou^ it should become effec­ tive as of AiBg. 15, the date of imposition of the wage/ pdK fooeae. Mr. MMs also said he opposed bnsinms Info foe Preridfent's 10 percent mvestmem fox crefot and the rnxxlo-at^ de^eciatkm allowance '•igdinuiiliid % foe Afonml^atoB last January. Other (ax proposalB to be heard tiie cmnmlttee, mdade one by Sea. Geofge MoGovran, D.-S.D., foat wmdd piaoe a (ax on excessive profits simfou- to one imposod darii^ the Korean War. The McGovntn idea for an excess profits tax, was :ifpplaudDd by M«my, who si^ *X3h, an ^Eoess profits tu woiM oontrol (profits) veiy sinqply." ft burmiir apparent tima, from ludilic dncnmiaas, dMt foe real would reaolre arauml Ihe issae of what idmd of oonbOk wradd remain on foe economy after the wage/price freeze expues Nov. 13 ami who In Labcn Day statements, Meany said labor would give a "no-strflce" pledge if and only if it were in­ cluded in the plannmg of the contrds for the econ­ omy in the post-freeze period. Meany said that, "in the absence of anything else that would be acceptable to Ifoor," a board sufo as the War Labor Board of World War 11 vintage could be structured to serve foe needs of the nation. Meany said the kqrs to foat board had been a wUlingness on labor's part to give up strikes for a return {^ge d no lockouts by management; arrangemrot of machinery to handle ^^ances as they arose; mid voluatmy conqdiance with foe board's findings. "If sudh a bomd d labor, business and foe public wme estddished with labor partic^ation mid con­ sent," Meany told a natHmwide televirion audience, "we could give a no-strike pledge. 1 see no reason why we coiddn't." 'EqaaiSmiifioefarAir Meany indicated foat labor would seek foe in­ clusion of a number d provisums in the CongressicHial action «m the President's program. Ammg tbem: • Equal sacrifice of all segments cd foe economy. • Tax justice including the closing cf loopholes in current tax law, and additional taxes cm profits to insure business participation along with labor. • A fuU^dged enforcement agency to watch for violaticMis and assure the equality cd sacrifice. • Restoration cd fimds to be used to benefit welfare recipients, cities and other worthwhile proj­ ects. • A central organizaticm to administer economic recovery once the freeze is Idled. In bis Labor Day message. President Meany summed it up for rii woikin^Ben: "The economy has to be made to work for all foe pecqjle—^indodii^ the aged, the jobless, foe untrained mid ail the others who need it the most but who are getting tiie least out cd It. These are foe veiy people who are beh^ ariced to bear the burden cd foe Presi­ dent's uufak sad uaequitidtie p^cies. "We dmmmd ecxxumiic justice. We demand fuO mnpfoymewt, for o^y frtii ei^foyraeiit wffl produce prosper^ for aM .^tericans. "Hus K (he ^nd of America's trade unionists. It is a goal we b^eve in. And c» tiiis Labor Day 1971, we 0edge oar frdi resomces to achieving it." arCmponiion * The oooncd said, "die Adrnkustitdion has dnsea to give nuxe tax fareidcs to weidthy coiporalians;" The cowmil praised the President for rcmoripg the excise tax on antomobiles, but added, "there re­ mains a large, unfilled need for puUic investment and expanded public services." The council criticized the 10 percent border tax as, "at best a trasporary stopgap." Hm council said, "it is not a 10 percent tax on idl unpoits as die President indicated to the pea|de. Many goods are exempted, and the foil tax will not be levied on those goods which are already taxed at a rate curroidy less than 10 peicoit." The council also praised the President for action amounting to a devaluatirxi of the U.S. dollar on foreign money markets. The council urged a Congresskmal investigation of monetary speculation to diamine if American banks and firms were acting against dieh nation's best interest in monetary market speodations. Finally, the AFL-CIO council declared it had, "absolutdy no faith in the ability al President Nixon to successfully manage the economy of this nation for the benefit of the majority of its citizens." The council urged Congressional action to mmiage the economy and return it to sound footing. 'Clarifications' Issued Those were the first soundings in what appears to be shaping up as a battle over the future of the na­ tion's economy. In reply to labor's policy of not cooperating with Administration efforts to sell the new economic pro­ gram, the Administration, through a "Cost of Living September 1971 AFL-CIO President Meany reads Executive Council statement to the press. Page 11 �Seafarers Play ^Santa' to Vietnamese Orphans SlU-Contracted Seafrain Carolina Delivers Donated Sifts to Qui Nhon Colonel Andrew Witico, commanding officer of the Qui Nhon Army Terminal, and Staff Sgt. OIlie Bowman help one tiny tot select a gift from the materials delivered by the crew of the SlU-contracted snip. In background (holding child) is Seafarer Don Burgyone, who sails as third mate aboard the Seafrain Carolina, and Emilio Sierra (dark glasses and hat) who sails in the deck department. The lives of more than 200 Vietnamese orphans are just a little bit brighter now after a visit from SIU members aboard the Seatrain Carolina. The children, all under the age of seven, are being cared for at the Ghenh Rang (Tender liger) Orphanage in Qui Nhon, Viet­ nam by a staff of only three Catholic nuns. Through the good will of friends of the orphanage, a sub­ stantial amount of children's clothing, toys, and other needed items were donated for distribution to the children, but transporta­ tion of the gifts to the orphanage was presenting a problem. When the officers and crew of the Seatrain Carolina learned of the children's pli^t frmn the U.S. Army's Transportation Ter­ minal, they volunteered to transport the valuable cargo aboard their ship which was on a voyage from San Francisco to Qui Nhc». Not satisfied with just off-loading the gifts in the port, the men of the Seatrain Carolina decided to personally hand out the gifts to the children themselves—after adding a few gifts of their own to the shipment The cargo of gifts was delivered early, and one observer remarked; "When the Seafarers arrived and the children began to get thengifts, it looked just like Christmas morning. "It was hard to tell who was more delighted—the children or the 'Santas,' " he added. In a thank you letter to the-men of the Seatrain Carolina writ­ ten by Colonel Andrew B. Witko, commander of the Army Trans­ portation Terminal at Qui Nhon, he noted: "The members of the Transportation Unit extend their thanks and sincere appreciation to all who contributed towards making the day a most joyous and exciting one for the CMphmt children. "The staff of the Ghenh Rang Orphanage has asked us to convey their grateful appreciation to you also. "I can say on behalf of all the members of the U.S. Army Transportation Terminal that you, as Americans, have befriended these deserving Vietnamese children." The word is being passed to all SIU ships in the Far East by the crew of the Seatrain Carolina that they too can play Santa by dropping off a gift at the Tender Hger Orphange the next time they make the port of Qui Nhon. 9 •a The Mother Superior of Ghenh Rang Orphanage helps Col. Witko and Capt. Trygve Haagensen of the Seatrain Carolina unpack some of the donated gifts delivered to the Qui Nhon facility by the SlU-contracted vessel and her officers and crew. Page 12 ^ Mother Superior of the orphanage looks over one of the gifts brought to the orphanage by the Seatrain Carolina's crew. The cute South Vietnamese orphan in the background had eyes only for the photographer. Seafarers Log �WWSWSffi IT! Ideas Are Reality' Louis J. G. Mercedes Bennie Morgan Mobile A/ew York Having graduated from HLSS at Piney Point three years ago, I was impressed up<m arriving at the conference, because so much has changed. All there was here then was mud and some good ideas. Today all the ideas are reality and the schocd is progressing rapidly. I am very amazed at what I have learned since I have been in this conference. It is very amazing to know that our leaders have made it possible to give the brothers the op­ portunity to learn all the by­ laws of our union. I, for (me, have learned more in the 10 days than I have in the years I have been a brother oi our union. Wilbur Coutant Now York As to my personal thoughts, I can only say that this has been the most revealing period of my 23-year association with the SIU. I feel now that I know our union. I know where we've been, where we stand now, and what our objects are in the future. Anthony Notturno New York The Fifth SIU Educational Conference at Pinej^ Point, Md. ... in which I was dele­ gated to become a part . . . T find has become a part of me. I came here out of curiosity and am learning with the feel­ ing I will want to return. John William Pens New York To begin with, Piney Point School of Seamanship was a great surprise to me. The place is so beautiful and covers so large an area, and the facilities at Piney Point for the new young members are the best available. It is a place where the delegates have their con­ ferences and learn about what is going on in the labor move­ ment. Herbert Libby J jt /• Son Francisco Although I have heard much about Piney Point, in the past year or two, both pro and con, aboard ship and ashore, I found that it's next to impossiUe to get a clear picture from a distance. One must see for oneself. I have seen and am favorably impressed. Edward F. Allen Baltimore Seeing is believing. Take it from a so-called old timer, circa '37 SIU. Nominate yourself for an educational conference, see for yourself what the leadership under Paul Hall has going for all of the membership. You will not only learn from your workshop sessions, you will have a chance to make sugges­ tions and voice your opinions, you will be listened to. Piney Point is the place to find out where we are going as a union. • ;»JSv Leonard Martin Houston I would like to say that I have enjoyed my 10 days here at Piney Point. I have become very interested in the different subjects discussed in the work shops each day. At one time or another we've all heard about most of the activities and different thin^ about our Un­ ion, but it has never been ex­ plained so clearly to me as it has been here in Piney Point. Jack Mauldin Norfolk I am grateful for the op­ portunity to have spent some 10 days at the Seafarers Edu­ cational Conference at Piney Point. I assure you that I have never before, in all my 42 years on the water front, seen any­ thing that can compare with Piney Point. In my opinion this is the greatest thing that could have happened to the SIU. Felipe Lugo New York I was amazed to see class after class being tau^t by in­ structors who showed great in­ sight, depth and knowledge of the subject. I think that if a trainee is interested and wants to become a seaman and SIU member, HLSS gives him the basic requirement Al Gardiner \k Boston All the trainees I've spoken to are very polite and having that quality, I think most of them will get along OK with a little help from the old hard heads. I haven't inquired but I just wondered if you have swimming lessons for those that can't swim. The crash program taught by Miss Brown and her associates is one of the best things that ever happened and I hope some day she may teach some of the older members the same things. September 1971 Deli McNeely Upgrader Upon coming to the Educa­ tion^ Conference I thought that I knew everything but I must be the first to admit how little I really did know about this union. The fine booklet they issued was outstanding. Just think that we learned how the contract was made also how to prepare a beef, how our un­ ion structure is. T. C. Malone Houston The most impressive task being accomplished here is the preparation and training of our future Seafarers. It is cer­ tainly the most comprehensive program ever devised in the training of Seafarers. Our fine union should be congratulated for the opportunities it is giv­ ing these young men. Alva McCullum Son .Francisco There is much to be learned here, your workshop studies include studies of labor history, HLSS and education, constitu­ tion, contracts, pensions, wel­ fare, vacations, meeting and shipboard behavior, and politi­ cal and legal education. Truly a wealth of knowledge is gained front each morning workshop and afternoon assemblies. John McCollom New York The Fifth Seafarers Educa­ tional Conference was an oir joyable experience from start to finish. The professional way the various union subjects were presented in workshops showed that a lot of preparation went into the conference format. With the classes limited in size and delegate participation en­ couraged, one didn't lose inter­ est in the material being re­ viewed Angel Garcia Tampa A vote of thanks to all chair­ men and all delegates here in Piney Point for a job well done. I studied all about the Sea­ farers International Union, its history, pension, welfare and vcKational plan, contract, con­ stitution and political educa­ tional program, Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and union meetings. Tom Glidwell Houston In my honest opinion, I think the crew's conference and the educational conference has served the purpose it was in­ tended to do. I am sure, with the plans that are in the hop­ per, this will improve the classes to perfection. I don't think we could improve on the instructors at HLSS. The pro­ gram is excellent. John Hamot New York I was lucky to make the August 11th to 21st Educa­ tional Conference with some of my shipmates, "brothers" I have sailed with. I first came into the SIU in 1942 during World War II. I never had a chance when I started to sail to go to a schcx>l like Piuey Point, I had to just learn every­ thing by myself. I think this is a wonderfd thing for these young fellows. Anthony Adomaitis Philadelphia What Paul Hall and his of­ ficials did at Piney Point is as great an achievement as man­ ning the moon. We must re­ member WIU started out with only a tarpaulin muster and alot of foresight. Seafarers Educational Conference Page 13 �Eiinia S. Parker, 44, passed away June 5 of heart trouble in Milford, N.H. A native of Amherst, N.H., Brother Parker was a resident of Milford, N.H. when he died. He jcmed the union in 19S1 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department He was an Army veteran of the Korean war. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife, Martha. Burial was in Meadowview Cemetery in Am­ herst, N.H. Charies Hcrfccrt Kirffc, 70, was an SiU pensioner who passed away June 13 (k heart (fisease m East Los An­ geles, Calif. A native of lilinnsy Rrot^ Kath was a readent of Pasa­ dena, Cahf. He joined the union in the ptMrt of Norfolk in 1941 and saited m the engine department. Sea­ farer Kath s^ed m the Army from 1918 to 1920 imd in Navy from >922 to 1924. At retkrement in 1966, l^other Kath had completed 27 years of s^&ig. Among hs survivors is his wife, Lfflian. Burial was in Woodfawn Crfnetery, La Crosse, Wis. Beasley Lost at Sea Aboard the Gatew^ City, 60 miles south of Diamond Shoal off Cape Hatteras, Seafarer Giovanni T. Aquino was painfully reminded that "though we travel, work, and live with her, 'she, the sea, is stiU our master'." A huge wave had jnst washed a man over­ board. He was never seen again. Brother Aquino tcrfd die Log diat Chief Mate Lacy L. Beasley, boatswain Vincent Morales and deck maintenance Jcdm V. Connors were standing on the stem securing the lines in heavy seas. He noted that there was "no immediate threat to the safety of the men" when sudcfenly, "without warning a wave of enormous vohnne struck the stem." According to Aquino, ordinary seaman l<di& Cataldo said, "one minute I saw three men, then water, then there was no one." Chief Mate Beasley, 57 years old udm had a wife and three children in Mobile, Ala., was washed into the sea. Brothers Mondes and Connors were thrown about but were uninjurkkr. The crew tried to si^t Beasley but attempts to turn the ship around in the heavy seas wae unsuccessful. Coast Guard planes and ships were sent in but never found Mate Beasley. A memorial service was held for him att the stem of the ship and C^tain Thomas Maiky gave the eulogy. Jefai O. AifiUer, 64, as SHI pen­ sioner, passed away May 24 is Balti­ more CiQr Ho^it^ Baltiiimre, Md. Brother Miller jmoKi the SIU in 1938 in the Ptwt of fiarffA and sailed m tie det^ d^artment. A native erf Nortt Csm^na, he was a resident of Dendaft, Md. He bad b«n a seaman fmr 28 years tuxd retire} in 1965. Among ids snrvivors is hs wife, Nettie. CrcmatUHx , in Green Mount Ciematocy, ItaftiK more. Ardmr Dennis Tmy, 29, passed away Feb. 25 as a r^lt of injuries received when he was struck by a car in Hotiston, T^. A native at Sas Di^o, Calif., Terry was a resident of Montgrnnery Comity, Tex. when te died. He jcxned tbe nnoii in 1969 in the Port of Honsten and gi^aated that same year front the H^sry Lundirfwrg ScbcKf; erf Seanumship. He sailed ht the dedt department Terry served in &e Navy from 1962 to 1966. AaKmg bis survivors is Ms bidier, l^aak J. Terry of Coittoe, Tex. SbkbocF Tcrry^ bo^ was re­ moved to ragreen Cbmetery in MontgEMoery County, Tex. 37, passed sway Dec. 8, 1970 from heart traa;^ on board the Chtcaga. He joiirf the unkm in the Poat of New Yoek and sailed in the steward depaimmit. A native erf Pbiladrhphifi, HraHKr PmsBelt was a icaidnit ttnc wbui be cbed Among Ma sMrvbeas is bis moAee, Sbtriee Pnaarf «rf Ascr Joosif—, 58, passed away Jane 19 (rf heart disease in Paiiacias, Tex. He jotaed the umois m 1935 in tbe Pbxt of New York and sabed in tbe dedc cfcpiMtnteMt: A native of Estonia, Bretter Jc—rpeen was a lesiileiit erf Ptauknte. Teat when be Aedl He bad been saffi^ 23 ycaes when be passtai away. Jooaepsois was issued a umon pi^« dMy cnsd » 1961. Anmog Ms susviaron is Ms wife, ^^sginm His bo^ was nmmai to Sootb Park Cemetery in Fearland, Tex. 23 a buurt attark imuner scyreow jon the Fact of MobOe in 1954 and saified in the Reward department. Be re­ ceived a safety award in 1960 for Ms part in making the Yom^ Amerkxt an acddent free sfa^. 'A nafrve of Missisagipi, Seafarer Sefmasa was a residtet erf Mcrfnle. Among bis aervivers is a sistar, HBda &. BnSbtt erf PkscagQtrfi, Miss. Page 14 .1 Ynng Friy Won, 65, passed away June 6 (rf an Staess of six montfu in the U^HS Hotyital m San Fraadscov C^f. iM joined tbe imkm in IS^t in tbe Port erf &a Francisco and I libit in tbe steward departamst A mrfive erf CMoa, &otber Woo was a rcadent of San FranciBCo when be dkd. Among Ma smvivon a his wife, Hm CMrtS- Btoriat was in Ctrfma, Calil 73^ was am SRI pwioner who passed away Jbiy 18 of rBnem in. New CMBBIS, La, One of the first members of tbe umon. Brother Baardonna^ ioiaed m 1938 in the Port of New fbrteaam He aaSed in the deck dqaartment. A native of New Orleans, Bourdmraay was a resident thoe when be- die^ Araaqg his survivors is bis wrfe, krabeBB. Burial was m Ckeenwood Ceaaeleiy in New OcieaDS. MM G- CMMo^ m, 29, passed away on Mar. 3 on bcKud the Steel Advocate. A mrfive of New Orteaos, ftodltf Otaik» was a residmt there wben be died. He jotned die mnoB in 1965 m the Fort of New Glrleam and sMed in tbe dedt departmmt. Among Ms auKvivmrs is Ms wifi^ GbmlB. His body was rebBned to New Orfeans, La. L, SmtA, 60, paused away Oct. 30, 1970 (rf heauft diseaise m New OfeiBam, La. A native at honm, be was' a lesideBt of Ifew Cbieam whet be passed ama^. He joined tbe union m 1952 in the Poet of Babnnoae and s^ed m Uta «gme department %odier Shnilb bad beea safiiog 24 y^rs when be paaacd away; SkniA was an Army veteran erf World War H. Among b» survivors is Ins bco^, Joe R. Sm^ of TaMiiaa^ Oak. Btotber &niArs body was lemoved to Gtestview Munorial PSak in Wk^ Falls, Tet. -1 WMbms R. Itstalk 34, passed away Apr. 25 of iMiess m South Chicago CanHuuBby HotyMM m Chicago, BI. He joitted dte iraioD in ^ Fart of Chicago in 1960 mid sailed in the de^ dtyiartment A native of Femrtylvania, Krolher Bbrtdti was a zcsident of McKecspmk vten he died. B»ti(rfi was an Army veteran of World War II. Amoi^ hk survivins b Ms brother, Leonard Bertoti of BicKecty(nt, Fa. Burial was m Calvaiy Cemetery in McKmtyxvt . 56, passed away Aprfl 19 firflowmg an aendfeHt on board die iPeim Leader. An carfy member ai Ae unnm, Shisatciyk joined in 1939 m Oe Port of San Frteieisca and sailed in tbe deck depatment A. native of Iboaqdvaaia, Scafiucr Sbisarc^ was a icsailefit at Phitadrtphia, Pa. when be died. He wm an vetoao of Wcsid War IL Amo^ bk suiviwns is bis vrffis, Masako. Bnitlier Shsaic^'s body tor fbfl«Mphw, Pa- for Brofher Vincent Morales throws a wreath off the stern of the Gcrtewoy City in memory of Chief Mate Beasley who was securing the lines when ne met his death. 'I Cbvai D, Ihiniiibi, 40, passed away May 15 wMIe sailing on board the Pmt H. Towmend on Lake St Oair in Mkh^an. A native of IndSana, brother Banbter was a residmt ai Rc^rs City, Mkb. wben Ite dfcd. He joined the union m die Port (rf Detr(Mt m 1971 md sailed in tbe dedk dtyMurtment He was a Navy veteran of dw Korean War. Among Ms survivoKS b bb wife, Joanne. -%• "(JI i Wanen Joacfb MHntyrc, 49, pa^ sed away Jidy 5 of heart daease in Brooklyn, N.Y. He joined .die union in the Pcsrt of New Yoik and sailed in the.engme department. Mclntyre had been sailing 31 years when be passed away. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native <rf New Jersey, Seafarer Mclntyre was a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he died. Among his survivors b his son, Warren J. Mclntyre, Jr. of Bloomfield, N.J. Burial was in National Cemetery in Pinelawn, N.Y. L nmilngkan, 43, away Mar. 12 while on board the Cohunbia Banker. He joined tbe imion in 1970 in tbe Port <rf New Or­ leans and sailed in die steward de­ partment Seafarer Haningtmi was a resident of Terminal Island, Calif, when he died. He was an Army vet­ eran erf the, Korean War. Among his survivors is his father, Charles R. Harrington of Cincinnati, Ohio. Har­ rington was buried at sea. M& Seafarers Log W; «,• ' f. «•;' i. ^ B1 * «/> "i* I I i �'t-T-M i ' Richard Joseph Weir, 49, passed away July 11 of pneunignia in the USPHS Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. A native of New Jersey, Brother Weir was a resident of San Francisco, Calif, when he died. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1948 and sailed in the deck department. Weir had been sailing 28 years when he died. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his sister, Mrs. Veronica Hall of Union City, N.J. Cremation was in Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, Calif. Claude H. Fowler, 64, was an SIU pensioner who passed away July 5 after an illness of some years in USPHS Hospital in New Orleans, La. An early member of the union. Brother Fowler joined in 1939 in the Port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Seafarer Fowler was a resident of Una, S.C. when he died. He served in the Coast Guard from 1923 to 1926. Among his surrvivors is his brother, Clyde W. Fowler of Una. Burial was in Green­ land Memorial Gardens in Spartan­ burg, S.C. Clemmie Edward Mosley, 59, was an SIU pensioner who passed away June 14 of heart disease in Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. A native of Georgia, Brother Mosley was a resident of Savannah Beach, Ga. when he died. He joined the un­ ion in the Port of Tampa in 1949 and sailed in the steward department. He had been sailing 21 ye^ when he re­ tired in 1968. Among his survivors is his son, Bruce Mosley of Savannah, Ga. Burial was in Hillcrest Abbey, Savannah, Ga. John Francis Laughlin, 45, passed away Mar. 24 in Los Angeles, Calif. A native of Illinois, Brother Laughlin was a resident of Los Angeles when he died. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1954 and sailed in the steward department. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Among his survivOTs is his mother. Marvel G. Laughlin of Batavia, 111. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, 111. Eugene F. Goodwin, 64, passed away Mar. 16 of illness in San Fran­ cisco, Calif. A native of Nebraska, Brother Goodwin was a resident of Minot, N.D. when he died. He joined the union in the Port of New Or­ leans in 1944 and sailed in the en­ gine department. Seafarer Goodwin had been sailing 31 years when he died. His son, Robert, was one of the first recipients of an SIU scholarship. Besides his son, Goodwin is survived by his wife, Leoiie, and a daughter. Cremation was in Skylawn Memorial Park in California. Richard Alien Spronl, 33, passed away June 20 when he fell into the water going from a boat to the dock in Buras, La. A native of Maine, Brother Sproul was a resident of Mo­ bile, Ala. when he died. He joined the union in the Port of MobUe in 1963 and smled in the engine depart­ ment. Sproul served in-the Army from 1955 to 1957. Among his survivors is his wife, Helen. Seafarer Sproul's body was removed to Small Cemetery in Cherryfield, Me. I!',' I'' September 1971 v.; \ Laid to Rest In a solemn ceremony aboard the Rose Cify in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, shipmates of Brother Louis E. Meyers committed his ashes to the sea. Abie Seaman Donald Smith (left) and Bosun John DeCulty represented the officers and crew of the Rose Cify during the ceremony. John S. Simpson, 75, was an SIU pensioner who died May 23 in Ports­ mouth General Hospital, Portsmouth, Va. A native of North Carolina, Sea­ farer Simpson was a resident of Portsmouth when he died. He joined the union in 1951 in the Port of NOTfolk and sailed in the deck de­ partment. In 1961 he received a safo.ty award for his part in making the Raphael Semmes an accident free ship. &afarer Simpson was issued a picket duty card in 1961. Brother Simpson retired in 1966 after 16 years a tsea. He has served in the Army from 1924 to 1927. Among his survivors is his son, Millard R. Simp­ son of Portsmouth. Burial was in St Luke's Memorial Park, Isle of Wright County, Va. Page 15 �- ttaKjaauLABit c ROJ \\ 1 \ .n ' \ 1 ! 1 I - ir. ^111 iWII'libmnimnln. 1L_ />• John Baneto (left) and Charles Leissle put finishing touches on a section of the innards of the new supertanker at the Seatrain shipbuilding Corp. facil­ ities at the old Brooklyn Navy Yard. Ever so surely the new supertanker begins to take shape on the ways. ! i ^ r f r i JL-L I r [ i T [ J {J What could be a long-overdue breakthrough for the United States In regaining its global shipbuilding superiority is close at hand with the current' construction of Seatrain's Super Tanker, the largest American-flag tanker ever built. Blueprints for five other tankers, two every year through at least 1973 are also on the drawing board by the Seatrain Lines, Inc., an SlU-contracted company. These tankers will be American-built using union workers. The Brooklynbased project is employing hundreds of workers from the immediate area. The company reports 800 men presently working at the old Brooklyn Navy Yard that has been taken over by Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. An estimated 200 men will be added on the project before the end of the year company officials said. That number will raise to 1500 persons by 1972 when the first of six vessels is scheduled to be launched. The first of the ships is unsubsidized. The next two will receive 42.06 percent subsidy from the U.S. government. This $44.6 million subsidy was approved in principle by the U.S. Maritime Administration in early August, the two 230,000-deadweight ton super tankers will be built at an estimated $106 million. This would make them the biggest ships ever built with subsidized funds and could be the first pure tankers constructed under the subsidy program. The agreement in principle is contingent upon Seatrain making arrange­ ments for its share of the financing program and in its willingness to comply with established rules for the amount of foreign trade in which such vessels must participate to be eligible for construction subsidy. The super tanker will be 1094 feet long and have a range of 15,000 nautical miles with a turbine of 50,000 hp. There are no foreign flag vessels that will meet the tanker's size for at least the next two years according to Seatrain Lines, Inc. -f The New York City skyline forms a backdrop as construction of .the supertanker goes on at the Seatrain yard. Page 16 Log �•mm rii-jLu I'i * T fXl t I I 1 T I T I l\l A vertical view of the partially-completed structure resembles a high-rise apartment building, but this structure will result in the largest tanker plying the seas and providing more jobs for American seamen. /{iiiiiii|i# . I I L. ^ ^ J mtt .» .. .it —i- •« itji- Rod St Louis (left) and Nick Sila double-check a section of the new vessel. Ir r' k-': Photo-below, from the left, J. Vera, Carl Pathway and Errol Austin work topside on the partially-compieted ship. ii. 1 J lii - r '• ft I' Welder Betram Nicholas seals some piping aboard the tanker. 1 it i A ground ievei shot shows the progress being made on the new supertanker in the Seatrain yards in Brooklyn. September 1971 ^^ Page 17 �Nielsen Retires from Sea As Third Assistant Engineer He didn't become a sailor imtil he was 43 years old, but Sigwart (George) Nielsen quick­ ly made up for lost time. Shortly after entering the SIU, Nielsen became an elec­ trician and in 1966 he passed the exams for third assistant engineer. Bom in 1905, Brother Niel­ sen's sailing career didn't be­ gin until 1948 when he joined the SIU and shipped out in the steward department as a messman. As he was clearing the tables on one of his early voy­ ages, Nielsen overheard the chief and assistant electricians discussing a problem in the engine department. Sine J Brother Nielsen had once taken a correspondence course in electronics, he was able to supply the answer the electricians were seeking. A New Job The chief electrician was so impressed, he asked Nielsen to join the engine department and when they arrived in port he recommended the new Seafarer to the Port Agent for a depart­ ment transfer. With his knowledge, Niel­ sen was soon shipping out as assistant electrician and in a Sigwart (George) Nielsen, left, loolcs over his pension applica­ tion with SIU Representative John Dwyer. Nielsen retired as a third assistant engineer. Unfair to Labor Oo Not Buy ri,, few years became a chief elec­ trician. As an SIU member he traveled all over the world for • TT ) 18 years. Then in 1966 while home on vacation, Nielsen re­ ceived a letter from the union explaining the engineering up­ grading program offered by the SIU and MEBA, District 2. He attended the School of Marine Engineering and when BARBER EQUIPMENT— tilleries products—Old Fitz­ he received his Coast Guard Wahl aipper Corp., pro­ gerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, endorsement as third assistant ducers of home barber sets. W. L. Weller. (Distillery engineer. Seafarer Nielsen had (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists Workers) the distinction of being the and Aerospace Workers) oldest man to gr^uate from CIGARETTES—R. J. Reyn­ MEAT PRODUCTS—Poultry Packers, Inc. (Blue Star the school. He was 62 at the olds Tobacco Co.—Camels, label products). (Amalga­ time. Winston, Salem, Tempo, mated Meat Cutters and For the next four years. Brandon, Doral, and Cava­ Butcher Workmen) Brother Nielsen sailed out in lier. (Tobacco Workers. Un­ PRINTING—^Kingsport Press his new job capacity and he ion) "World Book," "ChUdcraft." recently stated, "I'd still be CLOTHING—Reidbord Bros., (Printing Pressmen, Typog­ sailing if not for doctor's Co., Siegal (H. I. S. brand) raphers, Bookbinders, Ma­ orders." suits and sports jackets, Kaychinists, Stereotypers, and Always a conscientious nee boyswear, Richmond Electrbtypers) union member. Seafarer Niel­ Brothers men's clothing, SeNEWSPAPERS—Los Angeles sen did not upgrade himself well suits. Wing shirts, Met­ Herald-Examiner. (10 unions further because he felt the ro Pants Ca, and Diplomat involved covering 2,000 union would not get enough Pajamas by Fortex Mfg. Co. workers) years of service out of him. Amalgamated Clothing) Britannica Junior Encyclo­ Judy Bond Blouses—(Inter­ Rewarding Career pedia (Intl. Allied Printing national Ladies Garment Trades Assn.) He feels that the SIU and Workers Union) MEBA has "always been fair" RANGES—Magic C h e f. Pan to him. "I never had any FILTERS, HUMIDIFIERS— Pacific Division. (Stove, Fur­ Research Products Corp. trouble with either of them." nace and Allied Appliance (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists A native of Hoboken, N.J., Workers) and Aerospace Workers) Seafarer Nielsen now lives in SHOES—Genesco Shoe Mfg. Absecon, N.J. with his wife and FURNITURE—blames Sterling Co—^work shoes . . . Sentry, Corp., White Furniture Co., daughters. He went to flora Cedar Chest and Statler, Brown Furniture Co., (Unit­ culture school as a yoimg man men's shoes . . . Jarman, ed Furniture Workers) aiid now intends to spend a Johnson & Murphy, CrestEconomy Furniture—B i 11good deal of time in his back­ worth (Boot and Shoe Work­ Rite, Western Provinicial yard attending tO his garden. ers) and Smithtown Maple. (Up­ SPECIAL—AU West Virginia Seafm-er Nielsen is a good holsterers) example of a man who didn't camping and vacation spots, La-2^-Boy Chair Co. (United let his age stop him from hav­ (Latmrers) Furniture Workers) ing a varied and fulfilling TOYSk-Fisher-Price toys (Doll career. LIQUORS—Stitzel-Weller Dis­ & Toy Workers Union) Lawyer^ Judge, Seafarer Butler Retires from Sea; Starts New Career at 79 'enefits Beaefffit 1% iternity Mfical ExOTa«at|oja Pr<^aro Benefits (Average $486,82) p|5ai Beusfits Page 18 18J4S 85 5.321 330 2,636 33, ...... 57,911 2,2; lan~BeoeSts Paid i4,063, 3,43 New Oileans, La. When John W. Butler retired from his law practice at the age of 56, he intended to sail out for only "a trip or two." He ended up, however, sailing for 24 years and finally retir­ ing last month at the age of 79. Butler was aptly called "Judge" during those 24 years he sailed out of the Port of New Orleans to places all over the world. He was bom on Dec. 5, 1891 in northem. Louisiana. When he finished his pre-law courses at Tulane University in New Orleans, Butler traveled to New York and received his law degree from Columbia Uni­ versity. After serving as assistant dis­ trict attorney in Shre,veport, La., for four years, Butler went on to become a judge in that city. He served a four-year term on the bench. He later entered private practice and subsequently took a job with a branch of the fed­ eral government in New Or­ leans. In 1947, when the office was moved to Fort Worth, Tex., Butler decided he'd rath­ er stay in his home state. At that time, a personal friend of his suggested that he "go to sea" for awhile. That friend was SIU vice-president Lindsey Williams. Butler wasn't totally inexpe­ rienced about the ways of the sea. From 1915 to 1919 he had served in the Navy and had seen action in the'Atlantic during World War I. He had been a chief store­ keeper in the Navy and when he began shipping with the SIU he started in the steward department. At his retirement he held the rating of steward. Butler sailed a good deal with the Waterman and Delta lines and traveled to South America, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. He also made many trips to Vietnam in recent years. There are few SIU pension­ ers who have sailed beyond their early seventies. Still en­ ergetic at the age of 79, Sea­ farer Butler is a definite ex­ ception. In fact, even though he be­ came eligible to retire two years ago, he delayed until re­ cently. Butler still wants to keep busy, however, and so he has started an enterprise of his own—a one-man mail business. Seafarers Log • .i; 'M �»R»®5W '[• V |:i h.' SlU Members Retire to Life on the Beach Carias DeLeon, 63, joined the un­ ion in tfaft Port of New York in 1950 and sailed in the steward department. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother DeLeon continues to make his home there. He is an Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer DeLeon served picket duty in 1961 during the Greater New York Harbor Strike ^ in 1962 during the Moore McCtmnack-Robin Line beef. He re­ tired afto^ 25 years of sailing. Y . 'i- 66y is a native of l^ennqrlvaiua and now makes his iKme in New Orkans, La. An early mendi» of tiie union. Brother Metros icnned in 1939 m ibe Ptnt of Houston and isalled m the deck departuMsL He receiwed a personal safety award ia 1960 liar his part in making the Aicoa Rammer an acddrat free ship. As retkemenl ended a sauiiBg caiecr of 41 ycaas. PL Rmaemm, 52, joined the imiaB in the Ptet of MobilB in 1951 and sailed in the ileck A native vt Atihn, Bradier fives m Mobile; Ah. Seais a Nan7 vrtaenn of Wodd Whr a Peter Paid Matoza, 52, is a native of New Jerse yand now makes his home in Elizabeth, N.J. He joined the union fai 1943 in the Pwt of Balti­ more and sailed in the deck departn^t Pedro Padro, 64, is a native of Santurce, P.R. and now lives in Bay»moB, P.R. An early member of the unkm. Brother Padro joined in 1939 in the Port of Baltimore. He sailed in the steward department. Seafarer Padro served i»dtet duty in 1961. His retirement ended a sailing career cd 39 years. fir., 47, jmned Ae TOBon in the Port of New Yo^ hk 19^ and sailed in the deck de­ partment. A native of SavanmA, Ga., KOACT San loan cmitinues to make his home there. Receives 1st Check After twenty-fire years off sailinfr witii tfie SlU, inelnding n aw the saaae sfiipi, the EtbuAeth, Scaffuper Jniio Raia (left) teliied Co SlU Repreaentatire "Red" Campfirst monthly pension eheck to Kuix along wiA heat wMtcs. l\" 69, is a na­ tive of Ae Fh^f^pine Idmids mid now lives in Povtsmoutfa, Va. He joined die nniae m the Port of Norfolk in 1949 and sailed in the steward depwtmeot Broker Canonizado is a Navy vcfemmi of World War II and had saved in Ae Navy hrom 1921 tt» 1947. IMx •^- ' [C^ IV t''- ' Frtmk W. Taylor, 69, B a native erf SmiAport, N.C. and now lives in Baltime»e, Md. He joined Ae union in I95I and saifed in the engine de­ partment. Joseph Michael Thomas, 53, is a native of Norwood, Mass. and contmues to make his home Aere. He joined Ae union in Ae Port of Mo­ bile m 1942 and smkd m Ae deck department. 44, joined Ae raHon in the Port of New Geteaas in 1944 and saled in the deck dqtaitment A native oS. Flor­ ida, BroAa EldridgB now BUABS his IKKTO in Moidk, Ala. Bi ijnilil W. Thmnas, 61, joined the unkm in the Port erf New Yorit in 1948 and sailed in Ae dedc departmoit. A native of SouA Caroima. Seafarer Thomas now lives m Ru^, S^C. Jacob Joseph Cocda, 46, jomed the union m the Pmt of New Or­ leans in 1950 and sailed m Ae stew­ ard d^Kirtment. A native of Louisi­ ana, BroAer Cuccia' now makes his home m New Orleans, La. He is a Navy veteran of Wwld War II. Sea­ farer Cuccia retired after sailing 28 years. Bhvha Enah Uh^ 62, is a native of Florida aod aow makes Ins home in Tampa, Fia. An earfy memba of the omoB, BroAer EBb joiiKd kt 1939 ia the Pdrt of Tampa and saSed in Ae deck dcpartmeitt. Ife participaScd hi Ae Giaaier New York Har­ bor Shrike of 1961. Bnrfher Ellis served in Ae Navy from 1927 to 1932. His retirement ended i careet of 39 y»rs. 62, is a native of Puerto Rko and now makes hb home in Ae Bronx, N.Y. He jmned Ae onioit m the Port erf New York an 1942 and salted in Ae steward deparhnent. Bnrfher Vdazquez served as department dogate white sailing. B. Ivcy, 49, is a native of Marion, Ala. and b now ending his retirement m Mol^, Ala. He joined the unkm m 1946 m the Pent of Mobite and sailed m the steward d^>artment. He b a Navy veteran of World War II. Retirees Receive First Pension Checks at Various Ports ir- I• ; -*• f lI'l" 'j» • Seafarer Guy Sorenson (r^t) receives his first monthly disability check, togeAer wiA best wishes, from SltJ Frankfort Port Agent Harold RaAbnn. BroAer So­ renson began sailing in 1924 and last sailed as a wiper for Roen Steamship Co. in Michigan. September 1971 Seafarer Arthur Samson (left) received his first monthly pension check from SIU West Coast Representative Frank Drozak at last monA's membership meeting in the Port of San Francisco. BroAer Samson joined Ae SIU m Ae Port of MohUe m 1939. Page 19 �SlU Ships' Committees ... . . Bridging the Communication Gap i' The SIU Ships' Ceinmittees exist to serve the union's members at sea. And by serving the members, they also serve the union as a whole. Each Simday while at sea it is the duty of each ship's committee ctiairman to call a meeting of all unlicensed personnel. These meetings provide a forum for the individual member to voice his feelings and opinions on matters him in particular and the SIU in general. These thoughts, suggestions and criticisms are recorded and forwarded to the union's headquarters ashore. Here they are reviewed and in cases where they wfll best serve the greatest number, they are implemented. These meetings serve as more than a one-way street. At the meetings members are informed of uiiat has been taking place at unim headquarters and halls across the country. In this way they are kept abreast of what the SIU is tknng in tlKir interests. Only through full and active participatkm Ity all members can the ships' com­ mittee meetings be productive. By taking part in these meetings each member is benefitting not only himself, but also his brothers in the SIU. There are six members the standing ship's committee with three elected and three appointed delegates, but every Seafarer is urged to attend each meeting and become involved in the proceedings. The six include the ship's committee chair­ man, the education director, the secretary-reporter, and elected representatives of the deck, engine and steward departments. The chairman is responsitde for calling the meeting and preparing an agpndj*. He also moderates the group to insure proper parliamentary procedure is used to guarantee every member's-right to be heard. The education director is charged with maintaining a shipboard library of nninn publications and must be able to answer any questions relating to union iqtgrading and educational programs. The secretary-reporter serves as a recorder of the minutes of the meeting and is responsible for relaying the minutes, and recommendations to SIU headquarters. Each of the elected department delegates is concerned with questions relating to the entire crew, in general and the members of his department, in particular. MOUNT VERNON (Victory Carriers)—The Mount Vernon is presently in the Far East on the shuttle run between the Philippines and the Persian Gulf. Standing from left are: Howard Perry, engine delegate; James Wilson, deck delegate; Robert McGonogle, ship's chairman, and J. C. Harris, steward delegate. Ship's secretary-reporter Alex Brodie is in foreground of photo. The SIU ships' committees have succeeded in bridging the communications bar­ rier between a far-flung membership and the ofiflcials entrusted to head the union. They have succeeded in keeping the membership informed and active in the highest democratic traditions. . -An ' '- J -1| NEWARK (Sea-Land)—Members of the Newark's ship's committee from left are: G. Callard, deck delegate; C. Dammeyer, ship's chairman; C. Utz, ship's secretary-reporter; V. Silva, steward delegate, and P. McAneney, engine delegate. TAMPA (Sea-Land)—SeatecTaround table, from left, are: G. Hatcherson, ship's chairman; K. Abarons, educational director; A. Rummel, steward delegate, and M. Mullins, deck delegate. Standing are A. Castelo and R. 8. Barnes, engine delegate and ship's secretary-reporter respectively. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Waterways)—After a voyage to England and back again the Transidaho's committee relaxes in the crew's recreation room. From left are: A. Kazmierslci, deck deiegafe; A. Shrimpton, ship's secretary-reporter; L. Cepeda, educational director; F. Gaspar, ship's chairman; P. Marcinowski, engine delegate; F. Rakas, steward delegate.' BALTIMORE (Sea-Land)—Seated clockwise around table in crew's mess are: members of the Baltimore's ship's committee: S. Garcia, engine delegate; G. Alexander, deck delegate; C. Wilson, steward delegate; S. Divane, educational director; J. Cruz, secretary-reportr, and J. Delgado, ship's chairman. Page 20 •.X . • "• Seafarers Log �SlU Arrivals .1- li)- Sbaron McC^, bom Nov, 18, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. James McCray, Norfolk, Va. Muriel Dunnam, born Nov. 30, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ron­ ald G. Dunnam, IrN'ington, Ala. Allen Hendricks, bom May 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ bert L. Hendricks, Mobile, Ala. Dawn LeBianc, bom Apr. 3, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fran­ cis A. LeBianc, Liberty, Miss. Dawn Nicholson, born Mar. 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alexander T. Nicholson, Norfolk, Va. Christopher RoDins, bom Mar. 18, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert R. Rollins, Bellflower, Calif. Ann Marie Yaekei, bom May 3, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Howard Yaekei, North Babylon, N.Y. Hridi Markva, bom Mar. 16, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Marina, Frankfort, Mich. Murray Prewitt, bom Apr. 17, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs, Hugh Lee Piewitt, Port Neches, Tex. Julia Robmon, bom Nov. 27, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. J. C. Roberson, New Orleans, La. Michelle McDtmald, bom Apr. 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alexander F. McDonald, Oak­ land, Calif. Ronald Roman, Jr., bom May 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ronald M. Roman, Dundalk, Md. Marleen Bonefont, bom Apr. 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Bonefont, New York, N.Y. Yvonne King, borti Oct. 26, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Don­ ald M. King, Seattle, Wash. Raymond PeDgr, bom Apr. 15, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Franklin J. Pelky, Honor, Mich. Angela Austin, bom Apr. 28, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Melvin S. Austin, Jr. Theanna Geiger, bom Apr. 24, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ran­ dal L. Geiger, St. Clair, Mich. Jorge Calix, Jr., born Mar. 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jorge A. Calix, Kenner, La. Paulino Flores, Jr., bom Apr. 23, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paulino Flores, Jr., Hoboken, N.J. Raymond Landroh, bom May 6, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jesus M. Landron, Brookljm, N.Y. Andrea Gyres, bom Nov. 1, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ seph CjTCs, Jr., New Orleans, LaRodoey I'i^lson, bom Mar. 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rus­ sell T. Wilson, Virginia Beach, Va. Nicole Haradon, born Feb. 17, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hen­ ry M. A. Humdon, Pacifica, Calif. John Quinter, bom Jan. 14, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. John J. Quinter, Philadelphia, Pa. Semi Snook, bom Dec. 8, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Glenn G. Snook, Madisonville, Texas. James Copeland, bom Mar. 9, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James T. Copeland, Granite City, 111. Antonio Ross, bom Apr. 28, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Ross, Ponce, P.R. John Evans, born Dec. 4, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. John G. Evans, Mathews, Va. Mriinda Dial, born June 4, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pal­ estine R. Dial, Toledo, O. Kathiyn Cudworth, born July 22, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. John M. Cudworth, Wanchese, N.C. September 1971 Tyrone Toliver, bom Apr. 15, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ liam Toliver, Jr., New Orleans, La. Sandy Arch, bom Apr. 5, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ seph G. Arch, New Orleans, La. Lester Gordon, bom Mar. 2, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Don­ ald J. Gordon, Cleveland, Ohio. Arthur Nickerson, bom Mar. 22, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clifford L. Nickerson, New Or­ leans, La. Doris Rivera, bom Jan. 12, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edi­ son Rivera, Bro(Alyn, N.Y. Allen Sellers, bom Nov. 21, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ron­ ald B. Sellers, Sr., Jacksonville, Fla. Lakesha bom Apr. 5, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Claibome Spears, Jr., Mobile, Ada. Jimmy Carr, bom Oct. 15, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cam­ eron C. Carr, Columbia, La. Douglas Hennmger, bom Apr. 22, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert J. Henninger, Sr., Balti­ more, Md. Kylen Kirkwood, bom to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Hobart R. Kirk­ wood, Jacksonville, Fla. Sammitha Kellum, bom Jan. 14, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles H. Kellum, Bacliff, Tex. Chrisfine Lynch, bom Apr. 28, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Patrick A. J. Lynch, San Fran­ cisco, Calif. Tracy Jarvis, bom May 16, 1971, to SeaJParer and Mrs. Walter A. Jarvis, Jr., Portsmouth, Va. Robin Beatty, bom Apr. 29, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Willian J. Beatty, Jr., Lake Charles, La. WOliam Bentz, bom July 10, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry G. Bentz, Guaynabo, P.R. Joan Wade^ born May 23, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Johnell Wade, New Orleans, La. Clarence Jones, born Dec. 22, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clar­ ence Jones, New Orleans, La. Mary Bird, bom July 10, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ ert B. Bird, Chicago, 111. Richard O'Brira, bom July 23, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ ard D. O'Brien, Bricktown, N.J. James Bigner, bom July 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James R. Bigner, Slidell, La. Nod Schdes, born Sept. 10, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. James T. Scholes, Sr., Bay St. Louis, Miss. Charles Murphy, bom Jan. 31, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Claude Murphy,' Jr., Aransas Pass, Tex. Micfaari Smifli, bom May 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl Smith, Jr., St Albans, West Va. Mdanie Avig, bom June 12, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mervin F. Avig, Baltimore, Md. TVacd Wilkins, bom May 15, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray­ mond G. Wilkins, Saint Ignace, Mich. Timothy Rackard, born May. 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gene A. Rackard, Atmore, Ala. Harvey Temples, bom Apr. 26, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harvey D. Temples, Bogalusa, La. Rowdy Schettl, born Oct. 10, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ ert Charles Schettl, Manitowoc, Wise. Nicole Robinson, born May 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ulyesses Robinson, Dallas, Tex. Prentiss Walker, bom May 23, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Prentiss Walker, Gretna, La. Seafarers Qualify for Full Books Another group of Seafarers to earn their full books gather to­ gether at union headquarters in Brooklyn before returning to their ships. From left are: F. DeLeon, C. Bailey, J. Hall, P. Poinsette, J. Talley, E. Rokicki, J. Hayes, H. Jankoski, J. Clowes, 0. Carr, and J. Crapeau. Porfmar Receives Safety Award The SlU-contracted Porfmar was honored last month for having the finest safety record in the Calmar Steamship fleet during 1970. The Porfmar had no work-related accidents despite more than 295,704 hours of service. She now has a total of 584,832 hours without a single injury in the last two years. Attending the award presentation were from left: J. K. Sheets, able sea­ man; Carl Andre, chairman of Calmar's accident prevention committee; James Jervey, opera­ tions manager for the company; J. Q. Conrad, chief officer; R. E. Ruff, able seaman; Captain Victor Raymond, master of the Porfmar; J. J. O'Mara, Bosun; A. F. Cherney, Calmar vice pres­ ident; C. G. McLellan, able seaman; R. W. Sullivan, ordinary seaman, R. W. Hodges, ordinary seaman. Cify of Alma In Far Easf Brother Hans Schmidt, ship's chairman aboard the City of Alma (Waterman) reports his ship is out on a five month voy­ age to ports in the Persian Gulf after crewing up in the port of New Orleans. "We have hit the jackpot this trip and have a great crew of SIU men aboard," adds Schmidt. In the tradition of the SIU, the "oldtimers" aboard are lending a helping hand to some of the younger crewmembers. All three departments report everything running smoothly. The first foreign port will be Capetown, South Africa, fol­ lowed by Karachi, Pakistan, Bombay, India and Aquaba, Jordan. The City of Alma was due. home in New Orleans around August 15. W. H. Simmons is ship's sec­ retary-reporter; L. C. Smith, educational director; J. Gon­ zalez, steward delegate; W. E. Byrd, deck delegate; W. R. Frampton, engine delegate. UTU Members Elect Chesser As President The United Transportation Union elected A1 H. Chesser as its new president at its conven­ tion in Miami, Fla. Chesser, who served as leg­ islative director for the UTU since it was formed in 1970, succeeds Charles Luna, who reached the union's mandatory retirement age of 65. aclion line ^rers action line seafarers action line J s In addition to the grievances and contract questions which are settled by patrolmen at sign-offs and sign-ons, and by the SIU Contract Enforcement Department, ques­ tions from Seafarers involving contract interpretations are received at Union Headquarters in New York. These communications cover the range of working con­ ditions, pension and welfare questions and other related subjects. Because they are often of general interest to mem­ bers, the questions and answers are reprinted in the Log. Question: How does the 8-12 oiler work while in port on port watches? Is he watch stander or day worker? Answer: "Oilers on Day Work—Steam. "They shall assist the engineers in maintenance and repiar work in engine room, machine shop, shaft alley, icemachine room, and storeroom when located in, or adja­ cent to engine room. They shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling without the pay­ ment of overtime" "Oilers on Donkey Watch may be required in addition to oiling auxiliaries to do maintenance work in the engine room between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. without payment of over­ time weekdays." Reference: The new Standard Freightship Agreement, Article IV, Section 29 (f). Page 21 �Seafarers Earn Coast Guard Endorsements Social Security Pays Workers at Age 72 The faOomng qmstbms conAB ot dbeac steps ase CKcendng Sodei Security benefits plnBDd in detafl in a fesfiet-— were received at SlU Head­ to Qnesiiaa die Dtociquarters. The SW tSaff wel­ siaa Made an Yanr daim." It comes hupdries from Seedarers is and thdr dependents. Q, I an enwiied in die Q. f was 72 on Apffl 23, aMM&cal nsnanoe part of iied1971, and na stai wotmg. is icane. Dnri^ a seoent iBnm, it tnie I can ooOoGt mondiI paid the bOs my doctor sent ty social seanity cadi benefits even I coodnBe to to liedicMe. If I fed that Med­ sradc? icare did not pagr me enoogb A. Yes. Retircnent mongr, is fhene anything I can see not lednced for people 72 do? and over who oontimie to wade. A. Yes. Yon miqr leqneat Yon shoDhl igifiy for these who handles Medlbenefits 2 or 3 nKmdis befne ponr ana to nyam bkfiiday at aiqr social se- view yam dbasL Yon eaa Prepared! fo retam fo sea with flieir Coast Guard liMioaf fidmts ia (heir podEots are, from Mt, eority office. mpiest at your soseated: S. Argav. V. Oiea, J. Ward, and W. Hadge. Standmg. SfU instraclor IM Oedbar, X Q. hty brotho, who is 36 aeomil|r office. If yon disEbeHiardt, F. Kidd, J. ¥feiaiiis. and A. Ora^ads. and has a family of fonr, was agcee mth this review dedskm, Imrt in an aoddein ahnost a yon may leqnert a bearing be­ t . * »•?> year ago and in^ woiidpg. lie fore a hraring officer. appGed for sodd seemly ffis11m bodUet 'Yow to I sMiy benefits, and just last on Y« week diQr toid him be want far ffinUed flwnigh to get bene­ fits. I feel he is. Is theie anyAotfamg BKxe be can do? tad. Yon can gat a copy free A. Yes. The Soda! secmiQr at any aocni seumily office. Q. I am a UhonH- an heaa^ office has alieatfy explaiiied to Sinoe I work for yom brodier than he can re­ quest a leoonwdrtation. Bat he the year, I nqpwst a statemtot make tins reipiest witlim 6 monrire of the that the of my canMHg from soKcnrily ewety few yems. initial dedsioa was made. A reoonsadecatioa is a onmplfflB ne- The last Btdrmrnt I got did of his case. If your brafil- not iQpoe vrith n^ own records. cr then disagices whfa the le- How can I get tins carrerted? oonsideratiaa he can A. Get in touch with nay mpiest a heating before a sochd secnrity office fwon^itty bearing exanriner of the Social so that the ^ffifcreiices cm be Security AdarinistiHtaan. After cleared Yon ffiouU brh^ al^ with yon any wage re­ this, ymir brother can taloe his Having passed tfieir Coast Guard exams for lifeboat tickets, tfwse nine Seafi taim pride ie ceipts, waA eeootds, or ai^ case to an Appeals Counci, ffwlr aciiieveiiieiit. Seated, from left, are: WHIie Madison, Owen Fraisse, Steve Fofest, umd Wil­ chi and, finally, he can seek review other reconl you have of your liam Ramirez. Standing, Thomas Seager, Ronald Sders Sr., Pad Horn, J<An CaidweH, and Riebby a Federal court. ard TomascwwkL 1 Consumers Advised to Be Wary of Purchases During 'Freeze By Sidney Mn^siius A rush to buy cars and a real threat of higher food pricK despite tlm freeze have become tlm main points cd in­ terest and ccmcem in the 90day wage-price freeze which began Aug^ IS. The increased interest in car purchases stems, of course, from the pending removal cd the 7 percent excise tax which amounts to about $200 on the average new car. The actual removal of the excise tax must be approved by Congress. But many dealers are guar­ anteeing that they will give buyers a refund of the excise tax as soon as Cdngress ap­ proves it. One manufacturer, American Motors, even is offer­ ing an immediate refund with­ out waiting until Congress acts. In line with the freeze, manu­ facturers also have rescinded, at least for the 90 days, the price increase previously an­ nounced on 1972 models. The 1972 models had been slated to go up an average of about $200, with the largest percent­ age increases on the new small cars like Pinto. But the major buying interest is on the big supply of leftover '71 models because of the additional dis­ counts available. But better compare prices to Page 22 make sure you actually are get­ ting the extra HwonuntR noanally given on leftover models, as well as the excise tax reductkm. RemenriKr to check the legally-required car stidocr first to see what die Ifrt price is. On intermediate-size cars dealers usually have a margin (d about 20 per cent off the list price or about $S00 with whidi to bargain, (dus similar or sli^tly higher margins on ac­ cessories. On full-size "popu­ lar-price" models, dealers' mar­ gins range from $600 to $800, as an indication of how much negotiating you may be able to do. Also keep in mind that deal­ ers now must provide on re­ quest at least some technical data on safety performance of their cars. Beginning with 1970 models the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act has re­ quired that performance in­ formation be made public on braking ability, passing accel­ eration and tire reserve load. You also can order copies of the publications which have this test information for all cars from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20240. Prices for these publications are $2 for Per- fammnoe Date for New Pas­ senger Cars and Motorcydes, and $.40 each for A Compaison of Brsddng Perform­ ance and A Campanson of Tire Reserve Load. While these tests cover only three of the numerous factors you need to evaluate a car be­ fore you buy, diey do show revetding compariscHis between differrat moddls. For examide, the 1971 tests showed that subcompacts like Pinto and Vega with disc brakes had shortest stopping distance. However, it is not possible to generalize that one manufacturer's products are superior in most or even one characteristic to those of pother make. But there were si^iificant differences even among cars made by the same manufacturer. The weakest link in the price freeze is in the most im­ portant component of your living costs—food. Only proc­ essed foods are price-con­ trolled. This means that retail prices of fresh fruits and veg­ etables and eggs can go up as farm prices rise. On the other hand retail meat cuts and fro­ zen poultry are controlled since they are considered to be "processed." But since live­ stock prices are not controlled, and are coming into a season of iugPi fivestodr prices aagway^ die das^ is dut irtsBrrs \riU use hidden price to pass pcrees. Some of the most sensttle advice in diis sitnatiom was given by Barbara Rader, weflknown food writer, who warns (xmsumecs to watch the quality and avaiiabflity of meat cuts during the price-freeze period. Espedally watch the trim, Mrs. Rader advises. Meat prices in gmeral tend to be at a high level in late August and Sqiteniber, and start getting cheiqia in Octo­ ber and November, espedally pork. Prices of cured meats such as smoked hams and caiis (pork shoulder) trtid to be more stable. Fish, whidi has been unusu­ ally expensive this year in any case b^use of competitUMi in the fishing grounds from for­ eign fishing fleets, also trads to ^ up in the fall. Most of the "hardware" pro­ duce items such as potatoes, onions and cabbage should be no problem since they usually are abundant and at their low­ est prices in the fall. Most accurately, what the Nixon Administration has promulgated is a wage freeze and a price slowdown. Seafarers Log } ^-1 �ipn •'-r • IV^'- • . --•-V,?: I the "" " • EIMER r; S^- .'^'Jl' S-: »',4:',,.,'*^„>!»- IPir l\ -•' 1)^ Jf "• ll- •. m• I'h-' |: ili •" ii{'• The newest and most powerful triple-screw towboat operating on the inland waterways, the BILL ELMER, was christened July 16 in Mem­ phis. This 8,400 hp. towboat is the first of four planned additions to the American Commercial Barge Line Co. (ACBL) fleet, which is manned by the SlU's Inland Boatmen's Union. The ACBL provides low-cost barge shipping on the Mississippi, Arkansas, Ohio, Illinois and Missouri Rivers, as well as to the Gulf intracoastal waterways and other American inland waters. Nearly 1,000 barges are operated in the ACBL fleet which traces its origin to the coal hauling activities of the Beattyville Company on the Kentucky River in 1915. Designed and built in the shipyard of Jeffboat, Inc., Jeffersonville, Ind., the ELMER is the 38th in ACBL service and carries 1,800 hp. more than the next largest boats in the fleet. ACBL, the nation's largest barging enterprise, and Jeffboat, Inc., one of the country's largest and busiest inland shipyards, became part of the Iniand Waterways Services division of Texas Gas Transmission Corp. when companies of American Commercial Lines, Inc., were merged into Texas Gas in 1968. The new craft was named for W. M. "Bill" Elmer, chairman and chief executive officer of Texas Gas. Elmer has been an official of that firm for 24 years. Foilowing the traditional champagne bottle christening against the capstan, Mrs. W. M. Elmer, the vessel's sponsor, was presented with a silver tray by ACBL President, Capt. Floyd H. Blaske. Capt. Jack D. Wofford, ACBL vice presi­ dent, barging operations, presented a house flag to Capt. W. 0. Watson, master of the ELMER. Tennessee Sen. Howard H. Baker, Jr. was the principal speaker at the afternoon christening ceremonies. ELMER'S capabilities of more than 45,000 tons of cargo can be safeiy and speedily moved by the new barge and 191,000 gallons of fuel oil can be carried in the large tanks built into the ves­ sel's hull. , Measurnig 180 x 52 x 11 feet, the ELMER has a normal operating draft of SVz feet. It is propul­ sion-powered by three diesel engines, each rated 2,800 hp. at 900 rpm. ti/i I Air-conditioned facilities onboard the ELMER are her living quarters, two television-equipped lounges for use by the crew, galley and dining area, engineer's control room and pilothouse. The towboat is also designed with an innovation in communications equipment not found on any other river boat—a radio-operated teletype sys­ tem and a closed-circuit television system. Seafarers will gladly welcome the ACBL's barges as they operate along the inland water­ ways system of the nation. The ELMER will principally operate in the lower Mississippi River between New Orleans and Cairo. With each mari­ time addition. Seafarers can look forv^rd to more jobs. And, that is always welcomed. a. The new ACBL barge, Bill Elmer moored at a Memphis wharf. b. Mrs. W. M. Elmer, the vessel's sponsor, christens the Elmer. c. Robert Summers (right), lead deckhand aboard the Bill Elmer and SIUIBU member, discusses the new towboat's capabilities with SIU-IBU reprevice president in charge of operation, looks on. d. Paul Drozak, (left) SIU-IBU representative meets Capt. Jack Bullard, marine superintendent, ACBL, while Capt. Jack D. WoflFord (center), ACBL sentative Paul Drozak. f*., I September 1971 Page 23 �Furuseth 'Unionism Convert' Miller Reminisces on Career Homer Miller leaned back against a deck pillar in front of the Charles S. Zimmerman berthed at Piney Point, Md., and vividly retold of his first meeting with a Norwegian immigrant some 47 years ago.. "I never forgot what he said," the 68-year old seafarer noted. He was emphatic in his philos­ ophy of never wanting a man on his side who would sell his word or his respect for any amount of money. He did not want a man "who backed down on his obligations." A strongly implanted impression was left on Miller as a result of this meeting, for the words were spoken by Andrew Furuseth, father of the American maritime labor movement. Funiseth's influence Miller was only 22 when he accidently walked into a meeting in San Franisco in 1924 and was "converted to unionism" by Furuseth. The dedicated Furuseth discussed the unsafe, un­ healthy and unfair seafarers' life during the dark days before the imion was formed. Those were the days when shipboard food was "slop", foc'sles were rat-infested, wages were substand­ ard, 10- and 12-hour watches were common­ place, and overtime was as unheard of as leisure time. Under the strongly pricipalled philosophy of Furuseth and men like Harry Lundeberg, sea- Brother Homer Miller smiles with pride and satisfaction in the SlU's accomplisnments at HLSS. men were emancipated from the misery and degradation which had long characterized their sailing careers. The passage of the Seaman's Act in 1915, aptly called the "Seaman's Bill of Rights", spelled out the basic rights of seamen and helped build the union. "All the men respected Furuseth. You could not buy him," Miller remembered. Fastly hold­ ing to Funiseth's ideals. Miller has often used the labor spokesman's words to convince fellow shoreside workers to imionize. A year following his chance meeting with Furuseth, Miller shipped out to Norfolk, Va., and sailed-with Pocahontas Steamship Com­ pany. It was his first sailing experience. The young seafarer was shown to the engine room and instructed how to keep switching a scoop shovel from his right hand to his left hand. "That was all the training I got." "It's prety hard to describe what four hours in that fire room were like—^it was pure hell!" Miller added, he lost 20 pounds during his first week on that job. While aboard a tanker in 1928, he Joined the International Seaman's Union and in 1953, the SIU. Pride in Piney Point Keenly aware of the radical changes since his early sailing days. Miller glanced with pride around the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. "I talked to one kid here who wants to be chief engineer." The educational training and sailing experi­ ence that the young trainees learn at the school are of particular interest to Miller. He wants to send a distant relative to the facilities. "I'll send him to Piney Point when he's 16 and I'm sure he will be a man when he comes out," the Seafarer said. As for himself. Brother Miller is planning to sail a year more before retiring. His attendance at the fourth SIU Educational Conference at HLSS has helf>ed him look forward to retire­ ment. "I've been afraid of retiring, but now I have something to look forward to, to keep me active." He was referring to the Piney Point vacation facilities, where he plans to spend his summers attending classes when they ^gin for older Seafarers. "A Seafarer is never too old for education," Miller said. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 27S-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Page 24 sA way if0m aft fhh see ©jiff BfOhfrtng lOpf from under imgidfs mdjBok -drqpjit^ Ij: wiai^ io liyevpoh my ttafhe VvV iThh: iWe dtdkm off a Aep,-_ i7h& 'stiiiif fond he'fl fiyer have taneoih hm .I - >n>6f.#h#:-4riNtv 'Wfkm Richard Plasdkowsid > Your mother asks that you cdntact her as soon as possible. Gerald R. Schartel Please contact Marine Carriers Corp., 17 Battery Place, New York, New York in reference to your unclaimed wages. Eric Tome Pat Harris asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 4551 N.W. 12 St., Ft. Lauder­ dale, Fla. 33312. Michael PIsidn George Gano would like to hear from you at 6514 Keystone St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19135. Andrw Lesmansky Please contact your sister-inlaw, Marion Russell, at 3 Dipon Ave., Worcester, Mass. 01605. Her telephone number is 617852-2752. Ario L. Klein Your brother, Carl N. Klein, asks that you contact him im­ mediately at 2409A Curtis Ave., Redondo Beach, Calif. 90278. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for 10 policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this re^nsibility. " PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Brother Arlo Klein is asked to call 213-371-0518. Charles Moscarella Your sister, Mrs. Jennie Arcos, would like to bear from you by letter at 361 12 St., Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14303. John Dunn Robert Goodlow asks that you contact him at Daily, 150 Hazelwood Ave., Rahway, New Jer­ sey 07065. William John Hanna, Jr. Your local Selective Service Board asks that you contact them inunediately at 500 Widener Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. Jcdin Hopkins It is urgent that you call your sister, Gladys Hopkins, at 212485-6741 or 212-498-0511. Robert Orion Smith Please contact your sister, Mrs. J. Frank Walker as soon as possi­ ble. Phone 704-692-2435, Besse­ mer City, N.C. Urgent business matter. CONSTTTUTIGNAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SAJ constitution and In the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Do­ nation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative arid political activities are conducted for the membership arid the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certliied mall, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log — f �mm -, '' "•-''J. Each month, scores of voyages begin and end in the ports of die Far East for SIU crews and SlU-contracted vessels. These men and ships are responsible for carrying a steady stream of cargoes to and frcMn the United States to nearly a score of countries in the area. electrician Warren Lewis put the machinery in ship-shape condi­ tion again so that cargo handling for the TRANSGLOBE continued without much "down-time." h. In Yokosuka, Japan Bosun Norlin Barry examines one of the new movies the crew will be enjoying aboard the Seatrain Florida. The crew has rented 18 films for their upcoming three month voyage at a cost of $25 per man or $1,000 for the entire trip. After viewing these plms, they will be swapped to other SIU ships for new ones. To a good many Seafarers ports such as Naga, Kobe, Pusan, Tainan, and Cho Lon are as familiar to them as San Francisco, New York, Baltimore, and New Orleans. a. Aboard the TRANSGLOBE in Naha, Okinawa, chief electrician John l^eo (left) watches the relays go through sequence following repairs. Brother Meo and second c. d. ' 'v;«, J-• y-; , IV r y Ir ' !| . ' c. On a clear day you can see for­ ever from the top of the forward stack aboard the O^RSEAS ROSE. Able seaman Walt Weaver, master of all he surveys, as he works a block and tackle into position at the rim of the stack. d. Aboard the OVERSEAS ROSE oiler Bob Kisosondi (left) examines a section of pipe with second assistant engineer Ronald Sar­ gent. Kisosondi, a graduate of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, is now hitting the books to earn his third assistant engineer's license. e. In the crew's mess aboard the OVERSEAS ROSE are (I to r ); Dave Kisosondi, oiler; Bob Koczian, wiper; Jim Lilly, crew messman, and Dan Connor, pantryman. I-' I- f. Top to bottom; SIU Yokohama Port Agent Prank Boyne; Bill Mucci, U.S. Consul in Naha, Okinawa; Les Hauer, manager of the United Seamen's Service Club in Okinawa; John Tsatos, former manager of the United Seamen's Service Club. �•:K; Seafarer Victor O'Brianl Is shown top^e aboartf the SIU.-'mntritcli^//^ew''as-'the'aiup ~ itW :ifee/Pahnma'vC^'ii^K:' Brother O'Brifutt has heera. ahoerti the /aser lor the ia«t thi^ xmnitlM. Upon the amysl ht the port of New Chlesns, Brother O^Qipijrnf, who l» 70 tm penuon to the headh. Photo was sahfeiitt^ his shipntates who wit^ed him a happf le^irensetil. . ' In fhe Galley Aboard Overseas Joyce Doing a fine job in the gaUey aboard the Overteat Joyce (Maritime Overseas) are baker R. Bollard (left) and chief cook S. Bell. Photo,' was taken by E. C. Cooper in the Port of Wilmington, Del. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Waterways), Mar. 14—Chairman F. J. Smith; Secretary J. W. Mims; Deck Delegate C. C. Smith; En­ gine Delegate W. R. Shoun; Stew­ ard Delegate A. P. Lopez. $46 in ship's fund. All is well in all de­ partments. CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine), May 23—Chairman C. Lineberrey; Secretary L. Banks; Deck Delegate G. P. Scott; Engine Delegate James Shay; Steward Delegate John Faber. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), May 2—Chairman R. D. Eisengreaber; Secretary G. P. Ghlu. $60 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), May 28—Chairman Leonard Maham; Secretary, Roque Macaraeg; Deck Delegate Thomas H. Holt; Engine Delegate, Russell M. Somen; Steward Delegate Francis Ward. $10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrolman. MARYMAR (Calmar), May 23—Chairman L. E. Joseph; Sec­ retary N. Kondylas; Deck Delegate Walter Smith; Engine Delegate Walter M. Mitchell. Everything is nmning smoothly with no beefs. Vote of thanks to the steward depaitment for a job well done. ANDREW JACKSON (Water­ man), Apr. 11—-Chairman W. E. Czajkowski; Secretary, Thomas Liles, Jr. Some disputed OT in deck and steward department. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), June 13—Chairman John Albert!; Sec­ retary R. Aguial; Deck Delegate Jose Cortez; Engine Delegate Pat­ rick Rogers; Steward Delegate Juan Hernandez. $16 in sUp's fimd. Spme disputed OT in deck department. STONEWALL JACKSOP^ (Wa­ terman), June 6—Chairman Rob­ ert Broadus; Secretary Robert EL Richer, Deck Delegate Daniel W. Mizell; Engine Delegate Joseph J. Logan, Jr.; Steward Delegate. Darrell L. Coleman. Trip just started and everything is running smoothly. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmanian), Apr. 25—Chairman N.D. Gillikin; Secretary L. Ceperiano; Deck Delegate Jama J. Connors; Engine Delegate Howard F. Menz; Stew­ ard Delegate Rafael Padilla. Some disputed OT in deck and engine department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. THETIS (Rye Marine), May 30 —Chairman A. R. Sawyer; Saretary S. J. Davis. $10 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. GALVESTON (Sea-L^d), May 23—Chairman D. Manning; Secre­ tary John Nash; Deck Delegate A. L. Waters; Engine Delegate J. J. Tobin; Steward Delegate R. E. Rainwater. Some disputed OT in deck department. All rooms and heads need to be painted. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), May 16—Chairman N. D. Gillikin; Secretary L. Ceperiano; Deck Dele­ gate James J. Connors; Engine Delegate Howard F. Menz; Stew­ ard Delegate Rafael Padilla. Some disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Seatrain), Apr. 11—Chairman, C. L. England; Secretary J. McPhaul; Deck Delegate M. F. Kramer; &igine Delegate W. O. Barrincau; Steward Delegate Robert Pattee. Everything is nmning smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. HASTINGS (Waterman), June 13—Chairman J. Kennedy; Secre­ tary G. Trosclair. No beefe were reported; Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), May 2—Chairman Jim Tanner; Secretary John Burke, Sr.; Deck Delegate Leimy Zintz; Engine Del­ egate A1 Fry; Steward Delegate B. M. McNally. $31 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. YAKA (Waterman), June 13— Chairman George A. Burch; Secre­ tary C. L. Shirah; Deck Delegate D. Williams; Engine Delegate Her­ man Wilkerson; Steward Delegate E. N. Gray, Sr. Dispute OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to Brothers Gray and Shirah for a job well done. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), May 21—Chairman Jim Tanner; Secretary John Burke, Sr.; Deck Delegate Lenny Zentz; Engine Dele­ gate A1 Fry; Steward Delegate B. J. McNally. $31 in ship's fund. No beefs. DEL ORG (Delta), May 16— Chairman Antoine Kerageogiou; Secretary James W. Sumpter. $8 in ship's fimd. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrolman. Discussion held re­ garding shortage of ship's stores. SEATRAIN OHIO (Seatrain), May 17—Chairman Tom Kelsey; Secretary W. Fitch; Deck Delegate Paul L. Whitlow. $27 in ship's fimd. Some disputed OT in engine department, otherwise everything is running smoothly. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), May 16—Chairman F. Pehler; Secre­ tary S. Wright; Deck Delegate Thomas Snow; Engine Delegate Mike A. Stupin; Steward Delegate Leo DeKens. $63 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to the chief engineer for his work on the cranes so that no one will get hurt RAPHAEL SEMMES (SeaLand), May'28—Chairman Benja­ min Mignano; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Deck Delegate Lars Nielson. Some disputed OT in each depart­ ment. COLUMBIA TRADER (Colum­ bia), June 20—Chairman AnthcMiy Nottage; Secretary C. N. Johnson. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment, otherwise everything is run­ ning smoothly. ' . > :• '• • ;.;V VANTAGE HORIZON (Vancor), June 13—Chairman J. W. Altstatt; Secretary S. T. Arales; Deck Delegate J. J. Connors; Engine Delegate W. Bowler; Steward Dele­ gate T. Harris. No beefs and no disputed OT. SL 181 (Sea-Land), June 23— Chairman Anthony J. Palino; 'Sec­ retary G. Walter; Deck Delegate Horace B. Gaskell; Engine Dele­ gate James R. Messec; Steward Delegate Stonewall Jackson. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks ot the steward de­ partment for a job well done. STEEL SEAFA^R (Isthmian), Jime 13—Chairman A. Donnelly; Secretary J, P. Baliday; Deck Dele­ gate John Wilson; Engine Delegate Kevin W. Conklin; Steward Dele­ gate Edward Dale. No beefs, every­ thing is running smoothly. SACRAMENTO (Ogden Ma­ rine), June 13—Chairman Carl Thompson; Secretary Sam S. Brown; Deck Delegate M. F. Cur­ ry; Engine Delegate P. Pringi; Steward Delegate Jesus Granadas. No beefs were reported. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), June 13—Chairman Lee Hans; Sec­ retary Angel Seda. $7 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. MOBILE (Sea-Land), June 6— Chairman H. Libby; Secretary J. Delise. $15 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Everything is run­ ning smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BRADFORD ISLAND (Steuart Tankers), June 29—Chair­ man G. E. Annis; Secretary T, Savage. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. COLUMBIA TRADER (Co­ lumbia), Apr. 25 — Chairman Lewis Fitton; Secretary C. N. . Johnson; Engine Delegate R. S. Sullivan; Steward Delegate A. B. C^oleman. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT. RAMBAM (American Bulk), May 30—Chairman W. E. Joyrier; Secretary F. S. Paylor, Jr. $12 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. CITRUS PACKER (Waters man), July A—Chairman C. J. Prey; Secretary L, Nicholas; Deck Delegate George A. Nuss; Engiiie Delegate John Sherpinski; Steward Delegate Marion CDale. $41 in ship's fund. Smooth sailing with no beefs. Food and service continues up to par. CONNECTICUT (Ogden Ma­ rine), June 27—Chairman Carl Lineberry; Secretary L. A. Banks; Deck Delegate G. R. Scott; Engine Delegate James A. Slay. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ^•1 -1 1 i. - II ^'i jr f V Life Aboard fhe Steel fabricator On a Run to the Far East : -.rL , '-SI mm, Preparing a hearty meal for the crew in the galley Is Abdul Hassan, chief cook, right, and Justo Sana, third cook on the SlU-contracted ship. Page 26 Relaxing below deck are, froth left: Clyde Miller, boat­ swain; Ray Matthews, chief electrician; and John Vorchak, ordinary seaman. -(I ft Coming on deck for some fresh air and exercise is the ship's steward L. Ceperiano. The ship stopped at ports in Vietnam, Borneo, Korea and Hong Kong. Seafarers Log �Lewis Receives AFL-CIO Murray-Green Award Jerry Lewis, whose combi­ nation of stamina and talent have raised millions of dollars for the fight against muscular dystrophy through his famed telethons, has been named to receive the AFL-CIO MurrayGreen Award, AFL-CIO President George Meany, in announcing the award, hailed the Lewis tele­ thons as "one of the most heartwarming traditions of tele­ vision." Previous winners of the Murray-Green honor include former President Harry Tru­ man, General Omar Bradley, Dr. Jonas Salk, Bob Hope, Henry Kaiser, the Menningers, Eleanor Roosevelt and Sen. Estes Kefauver, Membership Meetings' Schedule SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans.Oct. 12—2:30 p.m. Mobile Oct. 13—^2:30 p.m. Wilmington...Oct. 18—2:30 p.m. San. Fran. ...Oct. 20—^2:30 p.m. Seattle Oct. 22—2:30 p.m. New York....Oct. 4—^2:30 p.m. Philade]phia..Oct. 5—2:30 p.m. Baltimore Oct 6—2:30 p.m. Detroit Oct 15—^2:30 p.m. {Houston Oct. 12—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans.Oct. 12—^7:00 p.m. Mobile Oct. 13—7:00 p.m. New York....Oct. 4—^7:00 p.m. Philadelphia..Oct. 5—^7:00 p.m. Baltimore Oct. 6—7:00 p.m. Houston Oct. 12—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit Oct. 4—^2:00 p.m. Buffalo Oct 4—7:00 p.m. Alpena Oct 4—^7:00 p.m. Chicago Oct. 4—7:00 p.m. Duluth Oct 4—7:00 p.m. Frankfort Oct. 4—7:30 p.m. Great Lakes Tng and Dredge Section Chicago... Oct. 12—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste Marie Oct. 14—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Oct. Duluth Oct. Cleveland .Oct. Toledo .Oct. Detroit Oct. Milwaukee....Oct. 13—^7:30 p.m. 15—^7:30 p.m. 15—-7:30 p.m. 15—^7:30 p.m. 9—7:30 p.m. 11—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans.Oct. 12—5:00 p.m. Mobile Oct. 13—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia..Oct. 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (li­ censed and unlicensed Oct. 6—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Oct. 7—^5:00 p.m. Houston .Oct. 12—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia..Oct 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Oct. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Oct. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City... Oct. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ,< • • {Meeting held at Galveston wharves. {Meeting held in Labor Tem­ ple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held In Labor Tem­ ple, Newport News. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land), Aug. 22—Chairman J. Delgado; Secretary J. Cruz. Few hours dis­ puted OT in deck department to be taken up with boarding pa­ trolman. Discussion was held concerning Piney Point and the role the union is playing there, which was taken in very good faith by all the members. It was suggested that all members, old and new, who have not been able to go to Piney Point should go and participate in the regular meetings and conferences that are held there. COMMANDER (Marine Car­ riers), Aug. 1—Chairman Steve Bergeria; Secretary W. T. Rose; Deck Delegate James H. Newton; Engine Delegate E. P. Burke; Steward Delegate J. A. Worsewire. No beefs were reported. Everything is running smoothly. DEL RIO (Delta),. June 20-— Chairman John Robinson; Secre­ tary Alton R. Booth; Deck Dele­ gate Irvin Gorgas; Engine Dele­ gate Charles W. Bean; Steward Delegate John Nuss. The subject of Piney Point came up and Brother A. R. B(x>th, who was SIU Atlantic, Gulf y Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard A1 Tanner Lindsey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr : ' f I HEADQUABTEnS ....670 4th Ave., BUya. 11232 (212) HY 6-6600 aiPENA, Mleh 800 N. Seeood Ave. 40707 (017) EI. 4-3616 BAETIUOBE. Hd. ..1216 B. BalUmon St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4000 .....:.663 AtlanUe Ave. BOSTON, 02111 (617) 482-4716 200'FnHikUa St. BUFFALO, N.Y. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-0200 inu (716) TL 3-0200 OHIOAOO, ni. 0383 EWIBK Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 8-0570 0I.EVEI.AND, O. 1420 W. 25th St. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DBTBOIT, Mich, 10225 W. JeffenoB Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH. Mhm 2014 W. 3d St. (218) RA 2-4110 55806 OT in deck department, every­ thing is okay. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Bosun and steward attended conference at Piney Point and suggested that anyone who has the chance to go to Piney Point should do so as he will learn a lot and would not regret it. WESTERN CLIPPER (Westem Tankers), June 20—Chair­ man R. Palmer; Secretary R. Mills; Deck Delegate W. An­ thony; Engine Delegate R. W. Poletti; Steward Delegate Fran­ cisco A. Gonzalez. Everything is going along fine. $13 in ship's fund. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman), Aug. 1—Chairman Robert Broadus; Secretary Rob­ ert H. Pitcher; Engine Delegate Joseph J. Logan, Jr.; Steward Delegate D. L. Coleman. No beefs. Everything is running smoothly. ALBANY (Ogden Marine), Aug. 8—Chairman D. L. Parker; Secretary J. E. Samuels. $1 in ship's fund. No beefs^and no dis­ puted OT. DISPATCHERS REPORT My 1. mi to Mjr 31.1471 Msm DiCK DEPAR^CNT f ;; TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia 4«n««|tn' Baltimore 'Norfolk Jacksonville iTuapa bile lew Orleans........ idawA.:: ClMSil 7 124 95 7 Mm' 14 17 34 31 MM 6 49 mMm. 77 55 l . OI. 59 WilmmgttMi . T- 21 27 San Francisco ....... 98 90 Seattle 18 7 Totals. 636 446 Directory Of Union Hails .P.O. 287 415 Mala St. 40635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tax 5804 Canal St. 77011 (718) WA 8-3207 JIAOKSONVILLE, Fla. JtflOS Pcad St. 32233 (004) EL 3-0087 mnSEY CITY, N.J. ..90 Moatcomaiy St. 07302 (201) HE 5-0424 MOBILE, Ala. 1 Sooth Lawreaea St. 36002 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW OBLEANS, La 630 laekMta Ave. 70130 (604) 529-7540 NOBFOLK, Va. 115 3d St. 23510 (703) 622-1882 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 8604 S. 4tb St. 10148 (215) DE 6-3818 POBT ABTHUB, Tex 534NlathAve. 77640 (713) 983-1078 SAN FBANCISOO, CaUf. 1321 BUtaloa St. 04103 (415) 626-0793 SANTUBCE, P.B. ..1313 Femsadex loneoa Step 20 00808 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wadi je605 Flnt Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Me 4577 GiavoU Ave. 63116 (314) 762-6500 TAMPA, Fto. ......3U UantaoD St. 33602 (813) 220-2788 TOLEDO, O. 035 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3601 WILMINOTON, OuUf 450 Seualde Ave. . Terminal Island. CaUf. 90744 (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, dapu Iseya BIdr., Boom 810 1-2 KalKan-Dorl-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 there, had nothing but praise for Piney Point. $130 in ship's fund. Everything is O.K. IBERVILLE (Waterman), July 4—Chairman S. R. Mehringer; Secretary F. Allen; Deck Delegate Roy D. Peebles; En­ gine Delegate Wiliiam J. Rose; Steward Delegate Edwin Melchel. $19 in ship's fund. Good trip. Some repairs and painting has been taken care of. CITIES SERVICE BALTI­ MORE (Cities Service), June 28 —Chairman Joseph J. Meyerchak; Secretary Darius L. Knapp. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. No beefs were report­ ed. SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hudson Waterways), June 12— Chairmw Enos E. Allen; Secre­ tary James Archie; Deck Dele­ gate Henry A. Brewer; Engine Delegate Manuel A. Rendueles; Steward Delegate Alfred Flatts. No beefs. Everything is running smoothly. OVERSEAS ALICE (Mari­ time Overseas), July 10—Chair­ man M. Cross; Secretary Duke Hall. Except for some disputed •? TYTTAL SHIPPED REGlSTIOtED ON BEACHmi ABGnnqn OassA Class B OassC 1 sy78^;: 41 • M• 0 mU'' ^6: , . r• 12 0 . 20 3 0 ; 0 25 35 60 •rMm MM -i;.' MM MMt 14 :.:MM 3 rnMmJ. 0 24 241 31 192 49 69 22 M 198 25 84 40 71 19 182 1 185 62 1379 ] •>• • ••• 5 ''tl BiaiMt evanMBiT TOTAL REGISTERED AllGbrmm OassA ClaasB FRANKFOBT, Web, SkOfi aaeaoawaeeaeabao ew York .aaaaTfeiea*:;- ilorfolk •aeaaeeaeaeoaa Jacksonville •aaeadbaee- 26 ' ave««*««aea4efe« Mobile New Orleans IHo^tdn;^: eaeaeaaebebae* Wilmington Sm Francisco • •aa»aea*aB4d*4a«*.>..".'. . Totals a.eaeiaea »•aaaaoa W "Kp: 6 T9 17 43 24 13 34 54 66 18 68 10 458 4 88 12 19 24 41 10 , 31 49 65 25 118 15 501 TOTAL Smma- ' nEdSTERED ON EEA AUGnmps -OiBs#\Oaife;H' ABGnmns OassA CtesB OassC 2 61 13 16 9 10 0 24 50 2 46 7 3 15 21 3 19 17 . 9 MS -:::x^6 21 7 63 63 3 " 0 292 224 8 9 ^^1,50'V' 225 33 25 89 •-'••o'-m 133 40 42 -'MM-: 76 42 16 : -MM :: 0 47 m-M:¥mm.: 167 :> 150 138 74 24 145 0 119 43 ; 40 928 1113 = 7 mMrn- m STEWARD WAItTMEliT ^ TOTAL REGISTERED Boston .*eae« a•« •e'eaaaak'! New York •• ••eeaoaaea Philadelphia |;8|iitiinore;"Norfolk acksonville .. 'ampa obile ew Orleans Houston >v*«»'ii«»e«ae Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle • ».« • e eaejt4 »»• et. ^tals-.t. *.e.*e9a»>4*ajra4J* TOTAL DIPPED REGISTERED ON BEl^ AH Groups OassA OassB OassC 0 -50 9 .. 13 All Groups OassA ClassB 1 3 81 69 12' 7 38 12 10 17 7 . X 3 'Oiii5'A:;0^^;B 1 . •; Page 27 September 1971 . '•TV'" �ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1970 Part rV SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND Part rV—Secthm A 275 20th Street, Biooidyn, N.Y. 11215 foflie ; SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADOmONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) $3,951,129.88 (a) Employer (Schedule 1) (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 235,637.19 (b) Dividends 60,032.10 (c) Rents 1,871.04 (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit of disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) See Attachment 168,541.76 (b) Clinic services rendered to participating groups 307,950.22 (c) Total Other Additicms 7. Total Additions $3,951,129.88 297,540.33 476,491:98 $4,725,162.19 DEDUCnONS FROM FUND BALANCE End off Prior Ye« $ 342,018.19 1. Cash 2. Receivables: a. Contributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) b. Dividends or experience rating refunds c. Other (Specify) See attachment 50,418.43 3. Investments: (Other than real estate) a. Bank deposits at interest and deposits or shares in savings and loan associatimis .... 850,197.03 b. Stocks: (1) Preferred 5,808.71 (2) Conunon 949,113.69 c. Bonds and debentures: • (1) Government obligations: (a) Federal (b) State and municipal (2) Foreign government obligations (3) Nongovernment obligations 1,931,731.25 d. Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) e. Subsidiary organizations (See Instructions) .. 160,3(X).00 (Identify and indicate percentage of owner­ ship by this Plan in the subsidiary) (1) See attachment 100 .... % (2) % 4. Real estate loans and mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than real estate) a. Secured 1,538,425.14 b. Unsecured 6. Real Estate: a. Operated b. Other real estate 7. Other Assets: a. Accrued income b. Prepaid expenses 586,514.97 c. Other (Specify) See attachment $6,414,527.41 8. Tohd Assets E^off Rcportii« Y( $ 488,116.84 - >!i 68,306.12 52,529.44 5,808.71 948,123.27 1,931,731.25 160,300.00 1,790,050.94 537,724.05 $5,982,690.62 - <1 LIABILITIES $3,528,351.55 1,673,202.59 ' ' 489,922.38 $453,756.47 32,465.63 17,752.18 71,507.07 44,546.49 4,956.14 775,708.42 1,400,692.40 34,309.01 6,916.92 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) $4,725,162.19 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 7,133,394.85 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Insurance and annuity premiums payable Unpaid claims (Not covered by insurance) Accounts payable See attachment Accrued expenses Other liabilities (Specify) See attachment Reserve for future benefits Total LiahOities and Reserves 169,586.70 2,192,605.96 77,844.67 6,167,096.04 $6,414,527.41 31,221.28 3,758,863.38 $5,982,690.62 * The assets listed in this investments heid in the fund at their aggregrate cost or pi quired to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND Attachment to 1970 New York State Insurance Department Annual Statement Year Ended November 30, 1970 41,225.93 $7,133,394.85 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE Page 28 Statement off Assets and Liabilities Seafarers Wdffare Plan FRe No. WP-59298 As off November 30, 1970 ASSETS' The data contained herein is for the purpose off providing general information as to the condition and affairs off flie ffnnd. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more conq^rAenshre treatment, refer to the Annmd Statement, copies off whMi may be inqiected at the pifice off the ffand, or at Ae New Ymh State ance D^artment, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to S^ice Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sepa­ rately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating state­ ment of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) .... 12. Administratiye Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .... (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums ; (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) See attachment (i) Total Adiministrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Acquisition of fixed assets (b) See Attachment (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions s Part IV data for trust or other separately maintained fund are to be completed for a plan Involving a trust or other separately maintained fund. It also Is to be completed for a plan which: (1) Has incurred expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded benefits or (h) Insurance or annuity premiums or subscription charges paid to an insur­ ance carrier or service or oflier mganizatkm; or (2) Has assets other flian: (a) Insurance or annuity contracts or (h) Cbntrihutions in the proccM of payment or collection. $6,167,096.04 (2,408,232.66) $3,758,863.38 Page 6—^Item t>—Other Additions Restaurant sales Equipment rentals Miscellaneous income Transfer of assets from Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship—^re termination of Agreement Less reserve for fixed assets Total other additions Page 6—Item lid—Fees and CommisskHis Total fees paid Less charged to Wage Insurance Program— Escrow accoimt Page 6—Item lib—Other Administrative Expenses Tabulating service Stationery Postage Equipment Rental Electricity Linen service Miscellaneous ...-. Telephone and Telegraph Repairs and maintenance 134,372.51 29,401.62 4,767.63 $ 1,338.63 1,338.63 $ 168,541.76 $ 81,962.58 10,455.51 •...•> $ 71,507.07 $ 357,812.85 47,749.33 10,078.03 21,185.90 788.00 81.62 33,093.65 14,722.68 5,481.63 Seafarers Log >L 1^1 .r —1 u... �--<npw» '^.aterwT^r^i' Cleaning Dues and subscriptions Employees benefits Port shipping activity report service Microfilming Licenses and permits Trustees' meetings expense—miscellaneous Capital donated to wholly owned corporations Maintenance of real estate—Brooklyn, N.Y Litigation costs Office improvements Contribution to Pension Plan ; Information booklets Interest ;. 3,219.00 636.39 25,164.44 17,850.00 2,878.94 49.84 348.39 54,497.22 5,520.73 2,379.66 5,812.23 123,693.83 39,338.19 3,325.87 $ 775,708.42 Page 6—^Item 15b Adjustment to loans receivable—Seniority Upgrading Program— transferred from Harry Lund^erg Sch^ of Seamanship re ter­ mination of Agreement $ Pi«e 6—items 17 and 21—Ftind Balance 6,916.92 Bcginiilng of Year Reserve for welfare benefits for pensioners and $4,320,581.00 their dependents 1,846,515.04 Fund balance $6,167,096.04 ( ) Indicates negative figure End of Year $4,545,656.00 (786,792.62) $3,758,863.38 Part IV—Section A Item 2—Other Receivables Great Lakes Seamen's Appeals Board $ Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Appeals Board Seafarers Puerto Rico Division Welfare Fund.. MAP Norfolk Building Corp Welfare Mobile Building Corp Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund.... $ Prior Year 1,286.07 Reporting Year $ 1,608.07 643.04 27,756.00 15,523.67 150.70 804.05 65,894.00 4,691.00 367.95 50,418.43 Part IV—Section A Item 11—Acconnts Payable Due to Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Fund $ —0— Due to Seafarers Vacation Fund 107,060.36 Due to Welfare New York Restaurant Corp —0— Due to Seafarers Pension Fund 54,997.73 Due to MAP Norfolk Building Corp —0— Due to Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship 7,528.61 Due to Welfare Baltimore Restaurant Corp..... —0— $ 169,586.70 Part IV—Section A Item 13—Other Liabilities Unapplied contributicms Miscellaneous Payroll deductions withheld M^ile sales tax payable New Orleans sales tax payable Wage Insurance Program—escrow account Security deposits 359.00 Fixed Assets (see attachment for reconciliation).... Furniture and fixtures—Plan office 329,963.50 Furniture and fixtures—Detroit c^ce 10,826.38 Training facilities—Bayou Le Batre, Ala.*.... 31,185.47 Medical and Safety Program facilities— Brooklyn, N.Y 99,621.09 Puerto Rico , 67,528.61 Chicago, IlUnois 323,001.98 New Orleans, Louisiana 46,846.61 Baltimore, Maryland 48,069.82 Furniture and fixtures—Blood Bank Program.. 780.36 Equipment—Outports 6,896.85 Cemetery plots 729.10 Restaurant faciUties— New Orleans 100,810.09 Philadelphia 22,976.38 MobUe 19,752.13 Recieatimial fadlities New Orleans 1,039.95 Houston 12,963.53 Puerto Rico 612.80 Loans receivable— Seamen's Loan Program 106,166.58 Seniority Upgrading Program 129,129.97 Food inventories 4,605.26 Less reserve for fixed assets (1,123,604.65) Total other assets $ 586,514.97 ( ) Indicates negative figure 359.00 342,440.45 10,921.23 31,185.47 104,175.23 67,745.24 324,280.97 46,912.15 49,258.72 780.36 9,302.05 416.60 102,148.72 22,976.38 19,752.13 462.00 21,963.53 612.80 120,473.92 153,503.82 3,623.57 (1,155,334.03) $ 537,724.05 • Title to this property is in the name of the Welfare Mobile Building Corp., a whoUy owned corporation. CyUJU/ $ 68,306.12 $ 18.93 45,936.12 4,295.60 2,081,282.65 22,995.65 31,349.54 6,727.47 $2,192,605.96 Others (Indicate titles): $ $ 48,476.76 —0— 7,989.64 —0— —0— 21,378.27 77,844.67 $ 3,543.00 27.50 16,081.49 94.16 179.67 11,295.46 31,221.28 $ Part rv—Section A Item 3o—Subsidiary Organhations Capital Donrted Stock Capital Welfare New York Building Corp. $ 2,000.00 $ 768,943.70 Welfare Philadelphia Building Corp. 2,000.00 339,472.34 Welfare Baltimore BuUding Corp. 2,000.00 1,225,468.20 Welfare New Orleans Buffding Corp. 2,000.00 1,198,199.89 Welfare Mobile Building Corp. 2,000.00 200,989.41 Welfare New York Restaurant Corp. 2,000.00 110,034.86 Welfare Baltimore Restaurant Corp. 2,000.00 90,967.51 $14,000.00 $3,934,075.91 Less Reserve* $ 763,943.70 $ Prior Year Repwting Year 7,000.00 $ 7,000.00 323,472.34 18,000.00 18,000.00 1,183,368.20 44,100.0() 44,100.00 1,180,399.89 19,800.00 19,800.00 189,189.41 13,800.00 13,800.00 74,434.86 37,600.00 37,600.00 72,967.51 20,000.00 20,000.00 $3,787,775.91 $160,300.00 $160,300.00 Part IV—Section A Item 7c—Other Assets Advances to corporations— Welfare Mobile BuUding Corp. .• Welfare Philadelphia BuUding Corp Welfare Baltimore Building Corp Welfare New Orleans BuUding Corp Welfare New York Building Corp — Welfare New York Restaurant Corp Welfare Baltimore Restaurant Corp. Miscellaneous advance Advance to Seafarers Welfare Plan Clinic, Chi­ cago, 111 Insurance claims receivable Due from participating groups re medical clinic services September 1971 For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1970 Seafams Pensimi Fund * It Is the policy of the Plan to reflect its fund balance on a cash basis, therefore a reserve is set up representing fixed assets acquired by the Fund and donted to its corporations. The differ­ ence between donated capital and respective reserve represents cash contributed for operating purposes. Individual filings on Part IV, Sections A, B and C for the foregoing subsidiary corporations win be made under separate cover. IK ANNUAL REPORT $ Prior Year Reporting Year 22,604.42 21,037.12 75,947.74 70,581.73 10,772.43 37,010.01 6,017.24 200.00 $ 27,165.50 13,700.97 45,867.32 45,136.24 25,001.70 —0— —0— 124.00 100,500.00 283.49 100,500.00 538.41 1,299.98 1,729.60 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the pupose of providing general information as to the conditions and affairs of the fond. The in-esentation is necessarily abbrevi­ ated. Fm* a more comprehensive treatment, refer to die Annmd Statement, c<q;Mes of irtiich may he inspected at the office (ff the fund, or at ffie New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New Yoilc, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $13,488,791.92 (b) Employee Page 29 �' (c) Other (Specify (d) Total Contribitfions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents t (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemiu) (a) Benefits refunded (b) (c) Total Other Addittions 7. Total Additions 3. Investments: (Other than real estate) a. Bank deposits at interest and deposits or shares in savings and loan associations.... b. Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common c. Bonds and debentures: (1) Government obligations: (a) Federal (b) State and municipal (2) Foreign government obligations (3) Nongovernment obligations d. Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) AFL-CIO Mortgage Invest­ ment Fund ; (2) (Identify) e. Subsidiary organizations (See Instructions).. (Identify and indicate percentage of ovraership by this Plan in the subsidiary) $13,488,791.92 2,082,658.63 519,860.14 2,602,518.77 142,068.38 1,580.74 1,580.74 $16,234,959.81 (1) ...................................... (2) 4,452,299.00 • 2,406,446.31 12,302,438.00 2,695,631.24 15,074,013.96 1,345,758.48 1,213,135.00 25,923,435.76 . 32,046,209.31 999,732.43 999,732.43 •• ............M.. ; % 4. Real estate loans and mortgages 234,364.24 221,266.02 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than real estate) a. Secured b. Unsecured 6. Real Estate: a. Operated b. Other real estate 7. Other Assets: a. Accrued income 11,510.86 20,274.03 b. Prepaid expenses c. Other (Specify) 8. Total Assets $43,885,805.11 $55,157,672.06 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizati(ms (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2).... (c Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) See attachment (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions . . ' LIABILITIES 9. Insurance and annuity premiums payable 10. Unpaid claims (Not covered by insurance) 11. Accounts payable 12.«Accrued expenses 13. Other liabilities (Specify) Unclaimed Benefits.. 14. Reserve for future benefits 15. Total Liabilities and Reserves 51,437.54 17,998.75 2,226.61 70,242.43 5,466.80 363.69 22,865.92 20,748.01 —0— 2,362.00 43,862,939.19 55,134,562.05 $43,885,805.11 $55,157,672.06 * The assets listed In this statement must be valued _on the basis resularly used in valuim investments held in the fund and, reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or ^ail be valued pi at their aggregrate cost or prwent value, whichever is lower, it such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. 269,647.79 417,383.61 93,654.34 SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Attachment to the Superintendent of Insurance Year Ended November 30, 1970 Page 6—^Item 1% Other Admiaiatrative Expenses Stationery and printing Postage Telephone and telegraph Tabulating service Microfilming ; Equipment rental Employee benefits Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Trustees meetings expense Repairs and .maintenance Dues and subscriptions Outside office help OfiSce improvements 4,963,336.95 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) 43,862,939.19 16,234,959.81 4,963,336.95 11,271,622.86 .'. i $ 8,731.51 1,101.98 644.58 188,723.78 378.26 2,204.67 62,238.10 4,138.75 57.32 367.22 88.88 151.37 821.37 $269,647.79 $55,134,562.05 Partly "N Employer trustee: Part IV data for trust or other separately mamlained fund are to be comj^ted for a plan involving a trust or other separately maintained fund. It also Is to be completed for a plan which: (1) Has incurred expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded benefits w (h) Insurance or annuity premiums mr subscription charges paid to an insur­ ance carrier or service or other organization; or (2) Has assets other than: (a) Insurance or annuity contracts or (b) Contributions in the process of payment or ccdlection. V Part IV—Sectimi A Employee trustee: Statement of Assets mid LiaMlities Seafarers Pension Plan Ffle No. WP-158707 As of November 30, 1970 V, ASSETS Item 1. C^ash • ............................................................a,,.,... 2. Receivables: a. Contributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) Due from other Funds b. Dividends or experience rating refunds c. Other (Specify) End of - End Prior Year Reporting Year $ 606,193.93 $ 683,036.46 Page 30 55,925.10 $ 2,202,426.94 —0— 1,946.67 ,. _ - mmm • • :, Others (Indicate titles): , • ' u-/ Ssafarers Log �<r '*vi{;.>n9^:sT •— tKTrr.- Comments on the SIU Scholarship Awards Program . . . -• . r-. y- E" •! •• ••• ii'' .••^- ,.....Ku. ' ••'. ;N •.'• r-: S- ...by Past Recipients li-. Now in Hs 18fh year of existence the SIU Scholarship pro­ gram has helped countless Seafarer* and their dependents obtain higher education. The value of these scholarships can not be measured in monetary terms alone. Many past winners have expressed their deep appreciation for the opportunities afforded them by the program. Below are just a few random samplings of letters received from grateful winners. Sir, It is my pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of tlie last installment of my Seafarers Scholarship Award. Today I have successfully completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, cum laude, at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. I am sure I was able to pursue my studies (at the university of my choice and in the cur­ riculum of my choice) with much more confidence in the knowledge that I had financial security afforded through the award. Thanks once again. George Sidney Thurmer Oliver Springs, Tenn. Sir, I wish to express my gratitude for the scholarship you have awarded me. I shall try to the fullest extent of my innate ability to fulfill and justify the trust you have shown in me. Thank you very much. James Smith Metaire, La. Sir, I can't begin to express my joy when I received the letter telling me that I was one of the five recipients of the SIU Scholarship awards, nor can I find the words to express my thanks and appreciation of what your union (and Dad's) is doing for me. I realize it would have been a burden for Mom and Dad to finance four years plus of college for me, but now, thanks to the union, their load will be much lighter. I have tentatively made plans for enrolling at Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, and plan to play the comet in the university band. My sincere thanks to all of the members of the SIU, Mr.^ Paul Hall, and all of the others who are responsible for helping my dream come trae. Angela Sue Nuckols Ansted, West Viiginia September 1971 ...by Members of the Selection Committee The SIU Scholarship Awards Committee is composed of leading educators from institu­ tions of higher learning across the country. It is their job to select the scholarship winners from among the many applicants each year. Some of their thoughts on the scholarship pro­ gram and the educational facilities of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, where this year's committee meet­ ing was held, follow. Their comments were ad­ dressed to Price Spivey, Administrator, Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan. Mr. Spivey, The Piney Point trip (for the annual meet­ ing of the Seafarers Scholarship Awards Committee) was highly enjoyable and edu­ cational. Many thanks to you and your col­ leagues for making it possible. Bernard P. Ireland Director College Entrance Examination Board Mr. Spivey, I would like to thank you and the Sea­ farers International Union for scheduling our Scholarship Committee meeting at Piney Point. It was a most revealing and enjoyable experience which I am sure we will long remember. Elwood C. Kastner Dean of Registration New York University Mr. Spivey, Our meeting at Piney Point could not have been more pleasant or more stimulating. I am being very sincere when I say that we socalled "professional educators" have much to learn from your work at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship. I doubt if many of our institutions have enjoyed the measure of success with our students that we saw when your seven seamen (out of seven!) earned their high school equivalency certificates on the first try—and after 12 weeks of training. The Union has much to be proud of in the Limdeberg School and not only my thanks but my profound admiration go to "Bull" Shepard, Hazel Brown, and their faculty. Charles D. O'Conneil Dean of Students University of Chicago Mr. Spivey, We certainly had a wonderful time this year for our Scholarship Committee meeting. I was so impressed with the program in Piney Point. The people, the setting, and the facilities are superb. I know how very proud all of you are with the program, and you certainly should be. Thank you once again for your kindness and good care. It has been a distinct pleasure and experience through the years to be asso­ ciated with the Seafarers—mostly because of the fine people we meet! Edna Newhy Associate Dean of the College Rutgers University Mr. Spivey, As always the aimual meeting of the Scholarship Committee of the Seafarers' Union was most enjoyable and successful. Your office does a top flight job in preparing the materials for scholarship committee as­ signments elsewhere. Please pass on my thanks to those members of your staff who provide this orderly and efficient service. Thanks again for what is annually a pleasant experience. R. M. Keefe Dean of Admissions St. Louis University Page 31 �SEAFARERS^ei.OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION » ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT * AFL-Clp In May, 1972, for the nineteenth straight . year, the SIU will award five more four-year college scholarships to Seafarers or the chil­ dren of Seafarers. Each of the scholarships will be worth $10,000. Of course, the monetary value of these SIU college scholarships is impressive, but what is even more important is the fact that five more highly qualified students will be securing higher education who otherwise might not have the means to do so, were it not for the assistance of the SIU. Early in its history, the SIU placed a high priority on the value of education. Since the SIU Scholarship Program began in 1953, a total of 93 students—26 Seafarers and 67 children of Seafarers—have had the doors of higher education opened up for them by the SIU. (Ed. Note: See related story on Page 31.) In order to qualify for these scholarship grants, a Seafarer must have at least three years seatime on SlU-contracted ships. Chil­ dren of Seafarers who meet the necessary seatime requirement are also entitled to apply. The five SIU scholarship winners are se­ lected each year on the basis of their high school records together with the scores they attain on the tests given throughout the country by the College Entrance Examina­ tion Board. The first important step towards winning one of the SIU scholarships is to arrange to take the CEEB tests as early as possible. This year, the first of these CEEB exami­ nations is scheduled for November 6. Later tests will be given on December 4, 1971, January 8, 1972, and March 4, 1972. The SIU Scholarship Program administra­ tors advise that it is always best to take the test as soon as possible. Arrangements for taking the CEEB test can be made by eligible Seafarers or thenchildren by writing to: College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey, or at Box 1025, Berkeley, Califomia. In addition to arranging for the CEEB test, applicants are also requested to obtain the necessary SIU College Scholarship appli­ cation form as early as possible. These forms, which must be returned no later than April 1, 1972, are available at any SIU hall or may be obtained by writing directly to: SIU Scholarships, Administrator, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. As in the past, each of the 1972 SIU scholarship winners may pursue any course of study at any accredited college or univer­ sity. Apply early. pp-r •ii . T- r" - I- )* i-j � 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 1971 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SUPERTANKER AT PINEY POINT MTD, SIU LASH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CONTROL SCHEME CARGO--KEY TO SURVIVAL OF MERCHANT MARINE TIERNAN VOWS SUPPORT TO SAVE PHS HOSPITALS SUP'S WEISBERGER NAMED MEMBER OF CALIF. BOARD PARTICIPATION OF MEMBERSHIP KEYNOTE OF SEAFARERS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE SIU SCHOLARSHIPS POST-FREEZE MENACE LABOR DEMANDS 'EQUAL SACRIFICE OF ALL' AS PRICE OF POST-FREEZE COOPERATION SEAFARERS PLAY 'SANTA' TO VIETNAMESE ORPHANS NIELSEN RETIRES FROM SEA AS THIRD ASSISTANT ENGINEER BUTLER RETIRES FROM SEA; STARTS NEW CAREER AT 79 SIU MEMBERS RETIRE TO LIFE ON THE BEACH SIU SHIPS' COMMITTEES BRIDGING THE COMMUNICATION GAP CITY OF ALMA IN FAR EAST UTU MEMBERS ELECT CHESSER AS PRESIDENT SOCIAL SECURITY PAYS WORKERS AT AGE 72 CONSUMERS ADVISED TO BE WARY OF PURCHASES DURING 'FREEZE' THE ELMER FURUSETH 'UNIONISM CONVERT' MILLER REMINISCES ON CAREER FAR EAST LEWIS RECEIVES AFL-CIO MURRAY-GREEN AWARD ANNUAL REPORT SIU SCHOLARSHIPS 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 9/1/1971 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. XXXIII, No. 9 1971 Periodicals Seafarers Log