http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4232c1fcf51a0edd2fbbce97737eb997.PDF d2181f4305b7cd04c095c9ae7515faf7 PDF Text Text :;'^^r7r" - ' • - ,'-'v . - 11' SEAFARERS LOG Vol. XXXIV No. 3 March 1972 V 'it -f I it i;. •J: 4' k ' •-. l.:- /• p % h k I. i •' #- t »'• •' f * «•' f ' ,S" K I' 1 *" k-i'. u IV- • Official orsan of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland mters District*AFL-CIO Svi>dr^rvii-r'?\tT> �MARAD Dedicates New Center Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Andrew E. Gib­ son has announced the establishment of a National Maritime Research Center. The facility will be located at Todd Shipyards Corporation's Galves­ ton, Tex. Division. The MARAD-sponsored research center will be devoted to increasing the productivity of American-flag shiping. Gibson said "the center wiQ initially ccmcentrate on conducting full-scale tests of tug-barge linkage systems to determine their utility in the ocean environment; developing techniques to improve protective hull coatings and alternative ways to carry­ ing out imderwater repairs during nor­ mal stays in port; and developing oilwater separators and sewage treat­ ment systems to eliminate polluted discharges from ships. "Testing components, such as pipe­ line systems, necessary for building deepwater terminal facilities in the U.S. and administering maritime's liquefied natural gas transportation re­ search program will also performed at the center," Gibson said. Gibson pointed out that Galveston A National Maritime Research Center has been dedicated at the Todd Shipyard Corporation's Galveston facility. Sponsored by MARAD, the new center will help to develop the productivity of American-flag shipping. In the photo was chosen as the site for the center because of "the proximity oi much marine-related activity to it—the port, the shipyards, the o&hore petroleum industry, and the excellent marineoriented educational and research in­ stitutions here." He said that the new center will work closely with the Gulf Coast maritime industry and expressed his inset above, Andrew E. Gibson, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, performs the ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the new building preceding his remarks. confidence that the two, working to­ gether closely^ "will add substantially to the future growth and development of the American merchant marine." The Galveston center is the second of its kind in the U.S. The first was established at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. last year. The two will serve as testing centers for technological advances developed for the maritime industry before in­ stallation aboard ship. Gibson said that the creation of these centers is part of the new em­ phasis on research and development at MARAD which derives from the' Merchant Marine Act of 1970 de­ signed to revitalize the American mer­ chant marine. A Bill to Strengthen America DP EO IMR A vital piece of legislation now is being considered by Congress. It is a bill to require that at least half of all the nation's oil imports be carried on American-flag ships. The bill is vital because it would strengthen the mer­ chant marine, otir national security and the nation's econ­ omy. It is also significant because it brings into shaip focus those who are seeking to keep our merchant fleet in a weakened state in order to benefit foreign-flag and runaway-flag shipping. The reason for the legislation is clear. The United States is facing a growing shortage of domestic energy fuels—^primarily oil and natural gas. We must greatly increase our energy fuel imports between now and 1985 if we are to prevent our nation from be­ ing strangled by a lack of power supplies. The only places that have sufficient resources of oil and natural gas are located overseas, primarily in the Persian Gulf area. This means that we will have to depend on foreign na­ tions for the oil and natural gas that we must have to keep our homes heated, our factories operating, our en­ tire network of transportation moving. Those fuels must be imported on ships. The measure introduced by the chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Congressman Edward Garmatz, would guarantee that our country could depend on its own fleet to transport at least half of the oil. that we will demand. A similar bill now is pending in the Senate. The measure would prevent the United States from being placed in a position where it would be dependent upon foreign nations not only for our source of energy fuel, but for the transportation of it as well. Yet our consistent enemies, the operators ol foreignflag ships in the American market, are hammering hard to defeat it. Of the multitude of phony arguments they have as­ sembled, the most hypocritical involves their cry of "re­ taliation." It goes this way: If American-flag ships are used to carry at least half of the oil we must have, other nations will build barriers to prevent American-flag ships from carrying commodities to and from their ports. Here are the facts: • American-flag ships now carry only 5 percent of all our imports and exports. Nearly every maritime country in the world, either through legislation or administrative policy, reserves 30 percent or more.of its trade for homenation ships. • Third-nation ships—the American-owned runaways who fly the colors of Liberia, Panama and other countries who rent their flags for a quick dollar—^now are tised to carry 41 percent of our oil imports. • The U.S.-flag tanker fleet, which had been limited largely to the carriage of oil from one domestic port to another under Jones Act protection, is being laid up be­ cause of the increased use of pipelines to transport oil. • France guarantees the French fleet two-thirds all oil import carriage. Japan reserves mcnre than half of its oil import carriage to its own fleet. Peru, Chili and Spain reserve all oil imports for their own tankers. • The Soviet Union and other Iron Curtain coimtries see to it that ships of other nations are permitted into their trade only after their own fleets have been used to capacity. • Arab nations have taken the first steps toward de­ veloping a tanker fleet to export their oil. It can be safely assumed that when that fleet is developed, if you want Arab oil, you'll be forced to carry a share of it on Arab tankers. So the question is: Who can retaliate against the United States for enacting policies to protect its own merchant fleet when the practice is now followed through­ out the world? And secondly: How could they retaliate? What could they take from us? We have precious little cargo in the foreign trade now. Our ships are being scrapped faster than new ones are being built. Construction has dwindled because of a lack of cargo. It is proper and right for the United States to protect ite own merchant marine in the same way that other na­ tions protect theirs. And his bill represents a major step in that direction. Success in this struggle can mean jobs and job security for Seafarers for many years to come. We can reach that goal only by continuing our campaign to knock down the phony "free trade" and "retaliation" arguments used by those who would destroy the American-flag fleet. - Paul Hall liH y Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brbokl New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Washington, D.C. Page 2 �MTD Urges at Least 507® of Nation's Oil Be Imported Aboard American-flag Ships 'O. William Moody, Jr., administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, told the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee that the un­ r ion and the department strongly favor the requirement that at least 50 percent of I: f oil imports be carried in U.S.-flag ships. In response to a question. Moody said, "we have looked at this problem over t many months and we know of no other way to insure a petroleum transportation capability than the bill that is before you." He testified at hearing on H.R. 12324, a bill which would amend the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 and require that at least half of all oil imports be carried in U.S. bottoms. Moody contended that a large por­ Moody said the bill would provide tion of that future tonnage must be of a starting point for the rebuilding of U.S. registry, because only U.S.-flag the merchant , marine and would help ships can prevent the dual dependency assure a solution to the nation's ap­ proaching energy crisis. of the nation. Moody said that the benefits he "Mankind," Moody said, "has con­ saw for the industry could be written sumed more energy in the past 30 in terms of jobs. With enactment of years than in all previous history. In the bill he said, shipboard jobs on the next 30 years, we will exceed even tankers would begin with 2,500 in that record. 1973 and rise to 17,000 in 1985. "Six per cent of the world's popula­ "Without the bill, these jobs will tion is in the United States, Yet the not be forthcoming," Moody said, "be­ United States, with a total energy de­ cause at this time in history U.S.-flag mand equivalent to 33 million barrels ships carry virtually none of the oil of oil each day, consumes 32 percent we import."^ of the world's energy production. More gas, oil, coal and nuclear power Provisions of BiD are used in this country than in the With enactment of the bill, he said, Soviet Union, Britain, West Germany "statistics developed by the ship­ and Japan combined. building experts indicate that the con­ "Today our own resources are no struction of an American-flag fleet longer sufficient to meet our demand. capable of carrying at least 50 per­ In 1960 this countiy imported 1.8 mil­ cent of Our oil imports by 1985 would lion barrels of oil per day, or 18 per­ involve 364,000 man-ye^ of work cent of our demand. In 1970 imports in our shipyards. of oil had risen to 3.3 million barrels "And economists tell us that an per day, or 23 percent of our demand additional million man-years of work of 15 million barrels. would be generated in related in­ Consumption to Double dustries in the construction and opera­ "By 1985 it is estimated that the tion of this fleet United State's energy consumption will "So when we discuss construction nearly double to the equivalent of 63 million barrels of oil each day. We will have to import nearly 60 percent of our petroleum and almost 25 per­ cent of our natural gas. This country will, at that time, be importing enough oil and gas to provide nearly 30 per­ cent of our energy demand. "As our demand for energy in­ creases, our supply of desirable domes­ tic energy will not be able to keep pace, necessitating our becoming more dependent on foreign sotirces for our ener^ supplies. However, we have it within our power to prevent a dual dependency; that is, becoming de­ pendent on foreign sources not only to supply our energy, but also to trans­ port it to our shores. We agree with Hollis M. Dole, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, who said: "There are certain things about a nation's life that are simply too important to be left to the control of others. One is ocean 0. William Moody, Jr. transport. Another is energy. These, of a fleet of hundreds of modem, effi­ and a handful of other truly strategic cient tankers, we are talking about services constitute the irreducible mini­ tens of thousands of jobs for skilled mum of capabilities which the nation and semi-skilled Americans who are must have under its own control at now unemployed. all times.'" "Our shipyards and shipping in­ Fears Dependency dustry would become once again pro­ Moody said the United States would ductive, profitable ventures with the run a great risk of being cutoff from infusions of billions of dollars of vital oil supplies at the whim of any private capital investments." of the producing nations. He said the Other Ben^ts possible pitfalls would include eco­ Other benefits that would accme to nomic and political disputes between the nation through passage of the the U.S. and producing nations, or bill, according to Moody, are a definite between the producing nations and contribution on the plus side of the U.S. allies. balance of payments and continuing He pointed out that "to supply the contributions to the national security U.S. with the oil and gas it must im­ through dependable delivery of petro­ port in 1985 will require as much leum. tanker tonnage as now exists in the "There is but one alternative to world-^bout 153 million deadweight developing an American-flag fleet of tons." F• !l .• energy fuel carriers. And that alterna­ tive is to hand over to foreign powers the rights to buUd, operate and con­ trol the fleet that we must depend on to keep our nation equipped with heat and power—^literally our source of life," Moody cautioned the com­ mittee. Dispute Ojj^ositioD He rebuffed opponents of the bill, saying they represented interests in competition with the U.S. fleet and he said their argument that nations would retaliate against the U.S. was entirely wrong. He told the committee that France requires two-thirds of their oil im­ ports to be shipped under their flag and that nations such as Spain, Chile and Pera require 100 percent. "Nobody has retaliated against France that I know of," Moody said. "And nobody has retaliated against Spain or Pera or Chile either." That, he said, made those arguments "a complete fiction." He commented that those who have testified against the bill—^the Committe for a National Trade Policy, the European National Shipowners Com­ mittee, and the American Committee for Flags of Necessity—all have vested interests in the destruction of the U.S.flag fleet. He said, "they have opposed every effort of this nation to put itself back into the forefront of maritime na­ tions." He said that in the case of the European group it was the "height of ingratitude" for them to do it since the United States had rebuilt their maritime industries after World War II. Questioned by Rep. Thomas Pelly (R-Wash.) about the significance of foreign-flag operators iatervening in the hearings. Moody agreed with PeUy that this constituted a "sinister attack" to U.S.-flag vessels. Moody said there is evidence that operators in other nations "would be delighted to see the Jones Act collapse and that is why we are strongly in favor of all efforts to strengthen it." The merchant marine contributes about $1 billion annually to the credit side of our balance of payments. Constructing the required vessels in American yards would provide needed employment for shipyard workers; American seamen would find employ­ ment aboard these vesels. In both cases, their wages would return in part to the nation's economy in the form of income taxes and expenditures for domestic goods and services. State Crisis In conclusion. Moody said the tanker industry in the United States was in a state of crisis. "We need the help of this commit­ tee to rebuild it and we need that help soon. Without it we will be unable to keep the nucleus of the industry and we will have nothing later on which to build anew," Moody said. "H.R. 12324 gives us the chance to strengthen the American merchant marine through an imaginative, effec­ tive legislative approach that will have a major beneficial impact upon our industry, our economy and our na­ tional security." U.S. Oil Import Bill Is Introduced in Senate Legislation stipulating that at least 50 percent of all U.S. oil imports be carried in American merchant marine vessels has been introduced in the Senate. The amendment to the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 was co-spon­ sored by Sen. William B. Spong, Jr. (D-Va.) and Sen. J. Glenn Beall (RMd.). "While we probably cannot help but become more dependent on for­ eign oil, we can and should prevent total dependency on foreign sources for the carriage of this energy," Sen. Spong said. Presently, the U.S. imports more than 3.3 million barrels of oil daily and it is estimated that by 1985, this figure will more than triple. Sen Spong added. "We cannot allow our merchant marine—our nation's fourth arm of defense—to deteriorate to such a point that in time of crisis it will be unable to meet our needs. We must maintain ourselves. We cannot place our fate in the hands of nations who may not desire to or be able to help us in time of trouble," Sen. Beall said. Both pointed out that the passage of this amendment would automati­ cally increase and strengthen the U.S.flag tanker fleet; insure more reliable national security; spur the nation's economy by providing thousands of new jobs for Americans in the ship­ building industries; and offer the safest and most ecologically conscious manner possible for shipping oil. Hearings on a similar measure are now concluded in the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee chaired by Edward Garmatz (D-Md.). Testimony in his committee shows that there should be no increase of oil cost passed on to the consumer as a result of the proposed legislation. Weisberger Is Honored by PHS SIUNA Vice President Morris Weisberger has been presented a certificate of appreciation for his serv­ ice on the National Advisory Council on Health Professional Educational Assistance by Dr. Robert Q. Marston, director of the U.S. Public Health Service. In a letter. Dr. Marston offered his "sincere appreciation for your most helpful service," to the commission. The Council assisted the commission in the development of health career programs. The commission was terminated by changes in the law under the Com­ prehensive Health Manpower Train­ ing Act of 1971. Page 3 �•IfllllW (Sno/teAtmeiv "OGFDC •PAULROGEP fOCKAD^MS • BROCK ADAMJ '-JOHN SCHMITI • '"HN ^HWT: 'WILLIAM •---'5,£=NT lOnt^ 1—^0 Various community groups and local officials united with SIU and other maritime labor groups in urging the retention of Seattle's U.S. Public Health Service Hospital when members of the House Sub­ committee on Public Health and Environment held open hearings in that city earlier this month. During the one-day session, several civic leaders, health officials, interested citizens and beneficiaries presented testimony and statements favoring the continuation of the federally-fin^ced hospital. "We developed some interesting testimony and it" shows that the people really want that PHS hospital to continue operating," said Rep. Paul Rogers (DFla.), chairman of the subconunittee. He added he was impressed with the wide range of local support on the issue. The three-man congressional subcommittee in­ cluded Rep. William Roy (D-Kan.) and Rep. John Schmitz (R-Calif.). Stewart Laviton, assistant to the chairman and counsel to the subcommittee, and Rep. Brock Adams (D-Wash.), who represents the Seattle district, also accompanied the subcommittee from Washington, D.C. An estimated crowd of more than 200 listened to the numerous speakers during the four-hour hear­ ings which were conducted in the Seatde Science Center's Eames Theater. Among those testifying was Dr. Willard Johnson, former director of the Seattle PHS hospital. He was transferred to a research position last September when he protested HEW's plans to close the hospital. In doing so. Dr. Johnson violated a directive issued by Dr. Vernon E. Wilson, chief of HEW's Health Service and Mental Health Administration. According to Dr. Wilson, Dr. Johnson's signature on a letter sent to groups representing PHS bene­ ficiaries opposing the hospital closure was "inappro­ priate for a senior prt^am official of the service." At that time. Rep. Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.) said that Dr. Johnson's action means "that anyone who steps out of line in any way, is likely to be fired for using his rights as an American." Chairman Rogers called HEW's policy of allow­ ing officials to only speak as individuals when dis­ cussing the PHS situation "a very dangerous policy," and one that should be reviewed. Dr. Johnson told the subcommittee of the condi­ tions at the PHS hospital he had formerly directed and of the condititms surrounding his dismissal. "He was under no compulsion to testify and there were no penalties against him afterward," said Rep. Rogers. Present hospital director. Dr. Louis Gall said that a recent evaluation of the Seattle facility by a national commission showed the hospital meeting all the standards necessary to deliver adequate health care. The prospect of transferring control of the Seattle hospital to the community was also mentioned dur­ ing the hearings. Dr. Melvin K. DuVal, assistant secretary for Health and Scientific Affairs of HEW, said that "more work remains to be done before we would be prepared to make a recommendation." To date, the Public Health Care Coaliticm has offered the only viable proposal to HEW for the transfer of the Seattle PHS facility. Under a congressional resolution, HEW is com­ mitted to maintain the ei^t PHS hospitals until July 1, 1973. Congress has also appropriated $85.7 million for the hospitals and clinics. Dr. DuVal explained efforts to place National Health Service Corps personnel in the PHS hospitals. To this plan, subcommittee member Rep. Roy retorted, "I detect a gap between rhetoric and accomplishment. Fifteen months after the (enabling) law was enacted, we have only 19 people assigned to hospitals." With such a law, Rep. Rogers also questioned why the PHS nursing staff consisted of only .8 nurses per (Continued on Page 5) 1 The former director of the Seattle PHS hospital, Dr. Willard Johnson, offers testimony on his reassignment to a research position following his protest of HEW's plans to close the Seattle health facility. Rep. Brock Adams (D-Wash.) voices an opinion during the special hearings of the House Subcommittee on Public Health and Environment concerning the Seattle PHS hospital. Adams represents the district where It Is located. �Carey Suggests Cure for Nation's Energy Problems k *• The solution to the dual problem of the nation's energy shortage and control over the transport of imported energy resources lies in "strong bilateral or multilateral agreements with the nations whose ships visit our shores." This was the main thrust of speeches to luncheon meetings sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, by Rep. Hugh L. Carey (DN.Y.). Suggesting that the United States should have a more active labor representation in mwy kinds of international negotiations, Rep; Carey pointed out that American labor represents millions of people, and should have the opportimity to "contribute its experience, knowledge and judgment" on matters that involve workers so deeply and permanently. Reverse True Instead, he observed diplomats and btireaucrats are threshing out treaties and agreements affecting the lives and livelihood of millions of workers. Two such examples, he said, are State Depart­ ment talks with nations which claim 200-mile ter­ ritorial limits at sea, and voluntary textile agree­ ments with Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea. "Let me make it clear that I am not suggesting that labor take over the role of diplomatic negotia­ tors for the nation," he emphasized, "but there is no sense to the persistent habit of excluding labor," from these and similar important negotiaticms. Carey noted that "there is plenty of management thinking in the Department of Commerce," which sends trade missions to the far comers of the earth. He proposed a greater labor vcnce in these interna­ tional negotiaticms. Discusses Energy Crisis In regard to maintaining control over the trans­ portation of fuels such as natural gas and petroleum, the Congressman indicated that labor's help was particularly vital. "After all," he said, "who knows more about shipping standards and the environment problems involved in shipping than the men who man the ships, who build them, who load and un­ load them." Discussing the hard realities of the energy crisis, he acknowledged that "we can and must give the green light to the importation of necessary energy supplies," if we are to maintain our standard of living. But importing oil and gas "does not, of itself, solve or end this crisis," he added. The truly appalling aspect of the energy crisis in America, Carey stressed, is that "virtually all" the imported oil and gas has been coming to our shores on foreign-flag ships. "We allow other nations—and not even the nations which sell us the oil and gas, but third-party nations—^to literally control the transport of energy supplies . . ." he said. Solution Offered There is a proposal presently before the Congress which, if passed, would give us somewhat more con­ HLS student Michael Bagley, Jamaica, N.Y., (second from the left) meets Congressman Hugh Carey (D-N.Y.), while another Carey, Thomas (no rela­ tion), Brooklyn, N.Y. looks on. Other classmates who attended the luncheon are at the Congressman's side, (left to right), Emile Seibert, New Orleans, La.; Charles Meeks, Talking Rock, Ga.; and Ronald Huffman, Biggs, Calif. Garrett Clark, HLS instructor accompanied the group to Washington. trol of our energy sources, he declared, "a proposal to change our Cargo Preference Laws so that at least 50 percent of our oil imports will be trans­ ported on the American-flag ships of our own merchant marine." "The need for this change ... is great," he said, since it means more jobs for Americans. But the "overriding reason" a change in the law is needed is for our national defense. "Can you imagine," Carey asked the audience of labor, management and government representatives, "thl^' nation in time of war or national emergency totally dependent for its sources of energy on na-' tions which may not agree with our international policies or even with our way of life?" This could result in a national position of "being unable to control our own destiny," he warned. Otiier Problems Listed But a number of other related problems must be considered along with a change in cargo preference laws, he said: Problems of setting standard for ship operations—"standards which will help prevent spills from desecrating our beaches, our inland water­ ways, our port cities," must be resolved, and they must be enforced through strong bilateral and multilateral agreements. Noting that the area of standards for shipping and handling energy imports is one in which "labor's counsel could be useful," he concluded that in order to make certain that foreign-flag standards "are equal to our own," we must meet across the bar­ gaining table. "The planning must begih. immediately, . . ." he said. ". . . we will act soon because we must." It was a "fine top o' the mornin'," even if it wasn't quite St. Patrick's Day, when Ireland visitor E. P. Kearney, administrator of the Convention Bureau of Ireland, (left) shared a bit of the blarney with Congressman Hugh Carey (D-N.Y.), (center), while another Dublin visitor John F. Carroll, general vice president of the Irish Transport & General Workers' Union (right), offers still another familiar Irish saying to the conversation. U.S. Public Health Hospital Battle Continues in Seattle (Continued from Page 4) patient when commimity hospitals averaged twice that figure. Others present at the hearings in­ cluded: Pacific Science Center Direc­ tor, Dr. Dixy Lee Ray; Director of the Seattle Indian Health Clinic, Bemie Whitebear; and Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Washington, Dr. Thomas Grayston. . The Seattle hospital is one of the eight PHS hospit^s and 30 clinics across the countiy which is protesting HEW's plans to close or transfer the facilities to community hands. Since HEW's plans for the faculties have been publicly known (December, 1970) congressional opposition and community interest groups have joined in methods to halt the action. These hospitals, originally designed to serve merchant seamen and later Coast Guardsmen, injured government workers and other groups have been part of the American health heritage March 1972 for more than 170 years. Other PHS hospitals are located in Baltimore, Galveston, New Orleans, Norfolk, Staten Island, San Francisco and Boston. Similar Protests Earlier this year, in San Francisco, SIUNA Vice President Frank Drozak led an informational picket line of 500 maritime imion members and con­ cerned citizens in a demonstration against the HEW policy. The SIU and other maritime labor groups are also supporting expanded community involvement in those cities where the PHS hospitals are located. In closing the Seattle hearings. Chairman Rogers said, "I think the best statement was made by the assist­ ant secretary (DuVal) that if the people want the hospital, HEW would try to go along with them." The subcommittee will take the testimony from the Seattle meeting under advisement with other hearings on the subject. HfW Stand Still the Same HEW's intention to close or transfer the eight remaining U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals was again reiterated in a letter written by Depart­ ment Secretary Elliott Richardson. Sen. Charles McC Mathias, Jr. (R-Md.) wrote to Richardson requesting information concerning the current status of the Baltimore PHS hospital in Wyman Park, Md., at the reques't of Baltimore Port CouncU SecretaryTreasurer and SIU Port Agent, Warren Leader. Sec. Richardson's reply to Sen. McC Mathias follows: "The Regional Planning CouncU in Baltimore, in an exhaustive study, identified the North Central Baltimore Health Corporation for the potential management of the Baltimore Public Health Service Hospital as a com­ munity health facUity. However, much work is stUl needed by this com­ munity corporation to fully document a proposal responsive to aU Depart­ ment of Health, Education, and Welfare guidelines. "As you may know, it is our goal to convert the PHS hospitals to com­ munity use as soon as feasible. Our target is to accomplish this by June 30, 1973, not this year as you indicated in your letter. However, if in any instance we are not able to develop a feasible plan by that time, the status of the hospital will not be changed. We will continue to operate the facility as a federal institution until we are able to develop a workable plan for its conversion to commimity use." Page 5 �Rep. Garmatz Claims Subsidies, Cargoes Key to Survival of U.S. Merchant Fleet The U.S. Merchant Marine needs both sub­ sidies and cargo if it is to regain its prominence on the oceans of the world, according to Rep. Ed­ ward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee, in remarks delivered to the Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Operations at New Orleans. "The time has come," he scud, "to promote the use of bilateral agreements with other nations" if we are to insure sufficient cargo for American ships. The speech, delivered for Rep. Garmatz by Committee Counsel Ralph E. Casey, surveyed the recent history of U.S. shipping, the ac- Ralph E. Casey complishments of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, and noted the continuing need for bold "new approaches." Here are highlights of the address: While the 1970 Act was a giant step forward, there are some important things yet to be ac­ complished, particularly in the cargo field. To that end, the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries opened hearings last Octo­ ber on ways to attract more cargo for the fleet. Certainly it would be imreasonable to expect American operators to build ships unless the busi­ ness is there. In an uncertain world where friendly nations can turn unfriendly overnight, this nation cannot afford to depend on the fleets of other nations to bring strategic imports to our shores. This is a cold, political fact of life. As Mollis Dole, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, recently said in a speech concerning the natirm's energy crisis, "there are certain things about a nation's life that are simply too important to be left to the control of others. One is ocean transport. Another is energy." Most Fleets Govemment-Cmntrolled The truth is, there are practically no truly "private" merchant fleets in any nation anymore. More than half the world's commercial fleets are either totally or partially owned by their govern­ ments. Competition with government-owned fleets, such as that of the Soviet Union, is tough—^very tough. In many nations, there are discriminations against foreign fleets in the carriage of com­ mercial cargo ... it is sometimes difficult, if not impossible, to tell where private enterprise ends and government control begins. To meet the energy crisis of the years ahead, we will need strong new legislation. Late last year, I introduced a bill to require that at least 50 percent of our vital oil imports be brought to our shores in American-flag ships. Another bill now pending before the Conunittee would require that we send 100 percent—^not 50 percent as present law mandates—of our gov­ ernment-generated exports abroad in our ships whenever the freight rates—American vis-a-vis foreign—are equal. Today, as never before, the Jones Act is under attack. As soon as the discovery of oil on the North Slope of Alaska was announced, the at­ tack intensified . . . there are those who would decimate the Jones Act by allowing Alaskan oil to be carried to U.S. ports in foreign ships. We cannot allow this to happen. The time has come I believe, for us to promote the use of bilateral agreements with offier na­ tions as a practical means of securing employ­ ment for U.S.-flag ships. I am not a protection­ ist; I am a realist. Inflation in our domestic econ­ omy has forced us to wage and price controls. The deficits in our foreign trade balance have forced us to measures which conflict with our traditional free trade principles. The evidence . . . seems now to point out the need for still further measures to insure cargoes for our ships. Reluctantly, I have come to the conclusion that we must deal in this regard with what had been heretofore considered to be purely commercial cargoes. Nothing less, in my (pinion, will insure the fulfilment of the new maritime pro­ gram. , Maritime Unity Is Central Theme of Tulane Conference Two events which underlined cur­ rent efforts toward rebuilding the American-flag merchant marine oc­ curred in New Orleans in early March. The events were the annual Tulane University Institute of Foreign Trans­ portation and Port Operations and a maritime imity dinner jointly spon­ sored by the Propeller Club of New Orleans and the Central Region Ac­ tion Group of the National Maritime Council. SIU President Paul Hall partici­ pated in both events. Hall was one of the speakers at the unity dinner and was a member of a panel on "Our Maritime Status Today and Tomorrow" which con­ cluded the week-long Tulane insti­ tute. Cooperation Keynote In both appearances Hall stressed that all maritime unions were joining in every effort to promote and develop a viable merchant marine for this na­ tion. Hall stressed labor's concern for the nation's security and the role of the merchant marine in the defense posture. He also stressed the role of the merchant marine and maritime's potential help in solving the growing energy crisis in the United States. To make sure we have a viable fleet, he said, we must recognize that "the name of the game is commerce and the name of the game in deliv­ ering commerce is going to be ships— and that means cargo for our ships." "We have to do all that we can to attract investments to this industry," he said. Hall cited the dangers of a declin- Page 6 ing merchant fleet in both economic terms and, again, in the light of na­ tional defense. "The Russians have recognized that the way to do business is through maritime power—whether merchant or naval," he declared. He said that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was legislation "whose time had come" and reiterated labor's determination to achieve its purposes through joint efforts with management and government in organizations like the National Maritime Council. Underscoring those words were the other speakers at the unity dinner: W. J. Usery, assistant secretary of labor and Joseph T. Lykes, president of Lykes Brothers Steamship Lines. Coundl Commended Usery said the dinner was testimony that "there is a recognition that the whole industry must pull together." He said that government would do its share to assure realization of the goals of the 1970 Act. Lykes said such joint efforts as the National Maritime Council were in­ tended to bear fruit in the form of continuous, inexpensive service to shippers. The alternative, he said, was that the maritime industry would "die on the vine." While unity was the theme of the dinner, the Tulane program covered a wide range of topics in its seminars and speeches. At one session on "Shipping and Shippers' Problems" three spokesmen for foreign nations attacked Federal Maritime Commission control of ships entering American ports and were stoutly rebuffed by Emanuel L. Rouvelas, counsel to the U.S. Senate Com­ merce Committee. Rouvelas point-by-point disputed the contentions of shipping attaches from the German, French and British em­ bassies that "Ship American" promo­ tions were bad, that the U.S. could rely on ships sailing under flags of convenience and that the merchant marine is overregulated. Rouvelas said it was the firm opin­ ion of the Senate committee that "a viable and vigorous American Mer­ chant Marine is an urgent national necessity." He said that the Senate committee would continue its efforts to make the U.S.-flag fleet responsive to the needs of the American shipping com­ munity. Another highlight of the institute was a speech prepared by Rep. Ed­ ward A. Garmatz (D-Md.) and de­ livered to a dinner meeting by Ralph Casey, counsel to the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee of which Garmatz is chairman. (See story on this page.) Other topics covered in the discus­ sion included cargo handling, the mili­ tary cargo situation, intermt^al trans­ portation of cargo and marine insur­ ance. An informal highlight of the pro­ ceedings was a luncheon for the dele­ gates held at the SIU auditorium. America's Merchant Marine 'Will Speak With One Voice' SIUNA Vice President Frank Drozak, speaking to a National Maritime Council unity dinner in Boise, Idaho, voiced what he termed "a message of deep concern" over the fate of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Drozak said that maritime unions were concerned because they have seen the fleet reduced to about 600 ships and because they have seen the amoimt of cargo the fleet receives slip lower and lower. That concern, he said, has led tb the unanimous involvement of mari­ time unions in the council, since the council offers labor a chance to par­ ticipate in the achievement of the "vi­ tal goal of generating more cargo for U.S.-flag ships." He said the council reflects "a de­ termination that the American mer­ chant marine will speak with one voice on this important issue. "The problem is so great that indi­ vidual effort cannot solve it," Drozak said. He urged his audience, composed of executives of shipping companies in the Northwest, to join with the Na­ tional Maritime Council in urging shipment of cargo in U.S.-flag ships. Other speakers at the Boise dinner were Charles Hiltzheimer, vice presi­ dent, Pacific Group, Sea-Land Serv­ ices Inc. representing management and Harold J. Romain, chief of market development for the Western regional office of the Federal Maritime Admin­ istration. Seafarers Log •1 •I �AFi-ao: UAW Resign from > GIVE TO Pay Board Si^'' • t The AFL-CIO and the UAW have resigned frcwtt the Administration's Phase U Pay Board. The AFL-CIO action came at a special meeting of the Federation's Executive Council. The resignation includes all three Federation rep­ resentatives on the Board—^AFL-CIO President George Meany, President Floyd Smith of the Machinists and President J. W. Abel of the Steelworkers. UAW President Leonard Woodcock announced a few days later that he also was resigning from the Pay Board, terming its workings an "abomination." Here are excerpts from the statement issued by the AFL-CIO following the Council meeting: "We joined the Pay Board in good faith, desiring -—despite our misgivings—^to give it a fair chance, and with the hope that we could bring the voice of workers into the decision-making process of an autonomous and genuinely tripartite wage stabiliza­ tion effort. "A few weeks after the Pay Board was created, we reported to the Ninth Constitutional Convention of the AFL-CIO on Nov. 18, 1971: 'The trade union movement joined the Pay Board on the basis of a commitment from the President that it would be tripartite and independent . . .' Not Quite So Neutral "The so-called public members are neither neutral nor independent. They are tools of the Administra­ tion, and imbued with its viewpoint that all of the nation's economic ills are caused by high wages. "As a result the Pay Board ha$ been completely dominated and run, from'the very start by a coalitum of the business and so-called public members. All major Board decisions have been concocted by this coalition, with its mechanical majority of the vote. The trade union movement's representatives on the Board have been treated as outsiderS(—^merely as a facade to maintain the pretense of a tripartite body. Contempt for Ctrilective Bargaining "The Board's business and so-called public mem­ ber majority has continuously revealed a contempt for free coUectiye bargaining and freely negotiated labor-management agreements. They have shown an utter lack of understanding or sympathy for workers and the realities of industrial life. "In a supposedly free country, in time of peace, with no national emergency defined or like sacrifices required of the affluent elements of society, it is not tolerable to subject free American workers to control at such hands." The lone labor member remaining on the Pay Board is Frank Fitzsimmons, president of the Team­ sters. Fitzsimmons has indicated that he will con­ tinue to serve on the Board. Thase II a Devke^ The Council statement also contained criticism of the Administrati(Mi's entire Phase 11 program, de­ claring that "it is nothing more than a device to make the average worker and consumer both the victim and the goat, v/hile the banks and big busi­ ness pile up increasing profits." In the guise of an anti-inflation policy, the Coun­ cil said, "the American people are being gouged at the supermarket and squeezed in the paycheck." The statement concluded: "It is now very clear that the Administration's 'new' economic policy is nothing more nor less than a means of shifting to the average working man acid his family the burden and the blame for the dismal, failure of its former economic policy. "It is an effort, at the expense of personal and institutional freedom in this country, to avoid the measure, resisted by big business and other selfish interests—such as constructive tax reform—most heeded to correct the consequences of that failure." For both unions and individuals, political activity is not some­ thing you do to while away the idle hours. You do it because you are committed to a goal. Because you feel the need to get something accomplished. And finally you do it because it is your right and duty as a good citizen of a democracy. For maritime unions and for Seafarers there is another very good reason to be involved in politics: Survival. Ours is a highly regulated industry, and the power to regulate, if left unchecked, can also be the power to destroy. And the power to regulate comes through laws passed in Congress. That makes the Congress, and the Executive Branch of govern­ ment of great concern to us, a concern that involves the continua­ tion of the professional sailor's livelihood and his way of life. There is a great deal of work to be done with Congress and with the Executive Branch, such as watching bills that affect the industry. And there is a great deal to do at election time. For the men and women, we send to Congress can either help us or hurt us, either lift us up or tear us down. During the election season, we must follow the words of the old-time labor leader Samuel Gompers: "Labor must reward its friends and defeat its enemies." That is basic political science: Work for those who can and will help you, and against those that seek to hurt you. One way that work can be accomplished is through voluntary contributions to the Seafarers Political Activity Donation. There is no substitute for support of the right candidate, and SPAD is bur way of giving that support where it will do the nlost-^...^| y' good. It is less than a year until the next Presidential election, and a new Congress will be elected at the same time. It is not too early to make sure that SPAD will be working for you. A �Compulsory Arbitration Called 'Anti-democratic Hearings have concluded before the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee on legislation to require that at least 50 percent of all oil imports be carried on U.S.^ag ships. One of the final witnesses to testify was O. William Moody, Jr., ad­ ministrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Speaking for members of the SIU and 43 other maritime-oriented unions, Mo^y declared that the measure "gives us the chance to strengthen the American Merchant Marine through an imaginative, effective legislative approach that will have a major beneficial impact upon our industry, our economy and oiu* national security." Highlights of his testimony begin on Page 3 of this issue of the Seafarers Log. Senate Bill Introduced While hearings were drawing to a close on the House side, a companion bill was introduced in the Senate by Sens. William B. Spong, Jr. (D-Va.) and J. Glenn Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) In introducing this version of the bill, both legislatm^ stressed the need for the nation to maintain some effective controls over how energy prod­ ucts are imported to our shores. At present, virtually all petroleum products are imported on foreignflag ships and oil imports have increased at an amazing rate over the past few years. In 1960, for example, this nation imported 1.8 million barrels of oil pec day—about 18 percent of our demand. In 1970, however, imports of oil has gone up to 3.3 million barrels per day—23 percent of our demand of 15 million barrels. Rep. Edward Garmatz (D-Md.), chairman of the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee, has called this ever increasing foreign-flag carriage of oil a "drastic danger to the nation." Transport Industry Disputes Bills The Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee is presently considering 13 bills which deal with disputes in the transportation industry. They gen­ erally call for some form of compulsory arbitration'to deal with strikes in all phases of transportation. One of the bills sets some interesting procedures. After the initial 80-day cooling off period already required by law, this bill includes another 15-day cooling-off wait, appointment of a Presidential panel to investigate, and submission by both parties of a "final offer" to the Secretary of Labor . SIU President Paul Hall testified in opposition to similar measures be­ fore the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee last fall. He told the committee; "We are totally committed to our opposition to any legislation that would erode the tradition of free collective bargaining that has made our nation strong, has kept her free, and protected each of us against the tyranny of economic repression through government regulation." The Committee failed to report a bill to the House floor. Labor-management relations expert Theodore W. Kheel has called the Administration's sweeping compulsory arbitration legislation applying to the transportation industry "anti-demo­ cratic in the extreme." Under the Administration's pro­ posals, the President would be em­ powered to end strikes in the railroad, airline, longshore, maritime and trucking industries through a series of permanent options. One of these options is the "final offer selection," Kheel said. It author­ izes the President to appoint a threeman panel that would impose a settle­ ment by picking between the final offers of labor and management with­ out modification, he added. Not a Solution Since this panel must make a choice and that choice must be final, Kheel said, the final offer "may not be the most reasonable but the least reason­ able." He aded, "this is compulsory arbitration at its worst" because rankand-file union members would have no voice in the final settlement. Issues are never so simple as to be solved with an either/or position, he said. At least three parts prevail: Should any change take place?; if so, what should it be?; and, what measures should be taken to amelio­ rate the adverse impact on the em­ ployees? The well-known mediator told the Senate Subcommittee on Labor and Public Welfare that this plan is "not the way ... to promote industrial peace. Nor is it the cure for what the Administration identifies as our cur­ rent dilemma: What to do about emergency strikes in transportation.' The nation's first concern should be in finding ways to make the collective bargaining process more workable, "instead of wasting time in ingenious but unworkable devices that substitute compulsive for collective bargaining," Kheel said. "Let us concentrate our efforts on how to make the bargaining process work better; there is much room for improvement," Kheel concluded, as he called the "final offer selection" similar to Russian roulette-™"you take your chance on who is going to make the least unreasonable offer." i Study Reveals Pipeline Is Vital The long-awaited study by the In­ terior Department reveals that a pipe­ line to tap Alaska's oil resources is vital to the nation and to the nation's security despite some environmental risks. The massive study of the impact on the environment of the proposed pipe­ line said that development of Alaska's vast oil potential was a matter of na­ tional security in order to decrease the nation's dependence on foreign oil imports. The nine-volume, $9 million study was undertaken after three environ­ mental organizations charged that the Interior Department failed to prepare an adequate environmental impact statement on the project in accord­ ance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Involves Risks The resulting study, which makes no reconunendations concerning the project, examines all possible delivery systems and concluded that each in­ volved scune environmental risks. The major threat of a delivery sys­ tem across Alaska and combined with tanker delivery of oil to the West Coast would be oil spillage, the report said. However, it noted that "the whole system is being designed to pro­ vide a secure and virtually leak-proof conveyance of oil across Alaska." In addition to the national security aspects of the pipeline, the SIU and other maritime unions favor a delivery system involving shipping since it will mean more jobs in sUpyards to build the needed tankers, more jobs aboard ships, and more jobs in West Coast port cities. Interior Department spokesmen said that no decision on the pipeline would be made for at least 45 days. HLS' Hazel Brown Named To National Training Boards Propeller Club Honors MLS Milton G. Nottingham, Jr., president. Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Washington, D.C. (left) presents Miss Hazel Brown, director of educa­ tion at the Harry Lundeherg School, with a special plaque. Congressman James Howard (D-N.J.), at her right, reads the citation which notes the Port's "appreciation for a memorable visit enjoyed by military patients from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Bethesda Naval Medical Center." 8 Hazel Brown, director of education at the Harry Lundeherg School, has been named to the National Trans­ portation Apprenticeship and Training Conference. The conference is the only broadbased educational program in the transportation industry. The purpose of the conference, according to Miss Brown, is "to promote and develop training and apprenticeship programs in the industry, to develop and update upgrading programs, and to serve as a forum where management and labor can freely exchange ideas on training and develop solutions to problems which will encourage the growth of otu: nation's transportation industry." The conference, which was formed by President Kennedy in 1964, is made up of business and labor leaders rep­ resenting all modes of transportation, including rail, airlines, trucking, and the maritime industry. The conference meets annually to share ideas and discuss training pro­ grams relating to the nation's trans­ portation complex. The next ccmference meeting will take place in Chica­ go in October. Other Appmntmeid Miss Brown was also appointed to the Maritime Training Advisory Board, which will meet at the Lunde­ herg l^hool later this spring. The Maritime Training' Advisory Board serves as a focal point for the interchange of ideas on maritimp. training programs. The Advisory Board, which in­ cludes ofiicials of the Federal Mari­ time Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard, reviews and makes rec­ ommendations to the Coast Guard, the Maritime Administration and the La­ bor Department for improvemmits in maritime training programs. •B �atiqnglJblealih Security Bill DisGussed by Leading Proponent By Sen. Edward M. Kennedy Editor's note: The iollowing article was written by Sen. Kennedy especially jar the labor press. He is the co-author of the Kennedy-Griffith Health Security Bill, which is staunchly supported by the SW, as well as all organized labor. The article is timely and relevant in view of the nation's current health system crisis and especially at a time when the government is contemplating shutting down the remaining PHS hospitals (See Page 4). This article was distributed to labor publications, by Press As­ sociates, Inc. Most Americans do not need to travel across the nation to know there is a health care crisis. Every workingman knows it when he looks at the increas­ ing amounts taken from his pay check to cover the cost of his health insurance plan. He also knows it when he sees his doctor and hospital bills and realizes how much fees have gone up since last time. Hospital charges have tripled in the last decade, while physician fees have risen by 150 percent. In­ flation in hospital costs outstrips even &e inflation ia construction costs. From the purely economic standpoint alone, this serious inflation in a $71 billion industry indicates a system that is out of control. But there are other signs of the loss of control as well. There is gross waste and inefficiency in the way health services are provided. Personal Observations I have walked through emergency rooms packed with patients waiting long hours for routine health care. In the same city, I have also walked through empty emergency rooms. I have walked throu^ crowded hospital wards, and I have also walked through hospitals with empty padlocked wings and half-filled wards. We have heard from af^ of the coxmtry with too many surgeons and too much surgery, and we have heard from areas where there are no doctors at all. In short, behind the soaring costs of health care, we see a health system riddled with ineflSciencies— a system that attracts physicians where they are needed least, treats patients where it costs the most, and overloads one facility only to leave neighboring facilities empty. ' If we are to succeed in our goal of achieving health reform, we must break the trap that binds us and free the hospitals and the doctors to create a health care system worthy of our nation. I believe the Health Security Bill will do the job. Only the health insurance industry stands to lose if the bill is passed—and I believe we have already witnessed the failure of that industry to serve the people. The Altonative At the outset, I believe that a nation as affluent as ours cannot afford not to offer comprehensive health care to all of our people, whatever the cost. But that is not the issue. I am convinced that the Health Security Bill can be put into operation for the same amount of mcxiey we are now spending on the current system, and give us better care in the bargain. You have heard enormous figures quoted as the "cost" of the Health Security Act, but the figures are meaningless unless we compare them with the cost of other programs. The amount of money that will be spent under the existing system in 1974 is the same amount of money that would be spent under the Health. Secur­ ity Act. The crucial difference is that the major part of the funds will flow through the federal gov­ ernment. instead of througfi the private insurance industry. The cost to the nation, however, remains the same. The higher federal payment is offset by a reduction of equal amount in spending for private insurance and out-of-pocket payments. The key question in this and all national health insurance int>posals is who should have the re^xmsibflity for administering the enormous funds being spent on health care in America. I believe that the federal government should have this responsibility. I would make the federal government the health in­ surance carrier for all Americans. Under the Health Security Act, the doctors, the nurses, wd the hospitals would not be owned by the government any more than they are currently owned by the private insurance industry. They re­ main free to organize themselves and charge for their services in a variety of ways. In fact, they would be freer than they are now, because more op­ tions would be open to them. As insuamce agent for the nation, the federal government would effect controls on costs, as well as incentives for efficiency and quality of care. It would also undertake to increase the resources available to supply care. Offers 'Positiv^ System Of all the bills before Congress, only the Health Security Bill places positive and firm controls on costs. It does this by prospectively budgeting the amount of money available to cover all health care services for the population. The budget would be based on the previous year's expenditures for health care, plus a reasonable increase to cover inflation and new demand. The budget would be broken down for various regions and areas of the coimtry. Within a particular service area, the budget would be allocated among hospitals and other facilities, as well as among pre­ paid medical groups, foimdations and other organiza­ tions of physicians. A pool would be left for physi­ cians in private practice who choose to offer care on a fee-for-service basis. These budgets would be absolute—and hospitals and physicians would have to live within the ceiling. In effect, the budgeting will place a lid on how much money can be spent to cover health services in the nation. The Health Security Act would also offer strong incentives for efficiency. The bill encourages the development of pre-paid group practice, medical foundations, and other more efficient patterns of health care. The Health Security Act also promotes the effi­ cient use of hospital and other facilities by an an­ nual review of their biidget proposals. During these reviews, costly, duplicative, or grossly under-utilized facilities would be phased out, and new construction would be based on area-wide planning for health services. There is another aspect of the health care crisis that has been little studied and is seldom discussed. It is the question of the quality of care Americans receive. • Our subcommittee has heard extensive testimony that raises grave questions in this area. The Health Security Act would offer major as­ surances in this regard. It would establish national licensing requirements for physicians and facilities, and require continuing education for health professionals. Controls would be set on the use of drugs, and referral arrange­ ments would be required for both physicians and organizations to insure against abuse of expensive specialist and inpatient services. But the most important aspect of the Health Security Act is that it frees the people of this country to build a better health system. Some op­ ponents have labeled the bill monolithic, and have raised the specter of oppressive federal control of health services. In fact, the only thing monolithic about the bill is its proposal to create one national health insurance policy for all Americans. It re­ places the many fragmented public and private in­ surance arrangements we have today with one public insurance system. My ^ ^ i At the SlUNA convention last year, Sen. Kennedy used charts to cite the current health crisis and the prospects for health care in the years ahead. In the top photo, he explains how medical costs have risen to ouch formidable heights over the years. In the bottom photo, explains a comparative study of health costs under different plans, including the Health Security Act, as projected for the year 1974. Page 9 • �'• '-iJ':r;:!,i::''^:-''•'i^.'.: '.•,''•:v!:'i•;'#i^i:: The Emphasis on Cargo This issue of the Seafarers Log carries reports on developments of interest to every SIU member. The emphasis is on cargo, on the ways to attract more cargo to Americanflag ships, and on jobs for the entire mari­ time industry. One report tells of the work of the Na­ tional Maritime Council, that labor-management-govemment organization set up to en­ courage shippers to use the American Merchant Marine. At special functions in New Orleans and Boise, SIU representatives gave strong sup­ port to the work of the Council and en­ couraged the new atmosphere of coopera­ tion. Then, on Capitol Hill, the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee con­ tinued to hold hearings on another cargo aspect—a change in the nation's laws to require that at least 50 percent of our oil imports be carried on American bottoms. It seems incredible that we should And the need to consider such a change. After all, we've always been a producer nation with plenty of oil to sell to the rest of the world. But we are also a nation of dramatic growfli and we are swiftly exhausting our supply of energy fuels. In fact, the United States today uses more gas, oil, coal and nuclear power than the Soviet Union, Britain, West Germany and Japan—com­ bined. So we find ourselves in the position of having to import energy supplies and we also find ourselves in the rather untenable position of seeing virtually all of those im­ ports coming to our shores on foreign-flag ships. workers. Bill Moody, administrator of the Maritime Trades Department, told the com­ mittee that "we are confronted, with the spectre of other nations employing their oil reserves for political advantage." He went on to pinpoint all of the dangers involved in allowing the situation to con­ tinue. He also pointed out just who is op­ posed to the measure. Who are they? Well, traditionally, the U.S. State Department is opposed. And so are those multinational firms which have been exporting U.S. technology and jobs. And, of course, so are foreign shipowners and our own runaway American fleet flying so-called "flags of convenience." Many of these groups also are opposed to the work of the National Maritime Coun­ cil. They are opposed because, through co­ operation and working together, labor and management may yet find a way to bring a new spark to the U.S. merchant fleet. The way to ignite that spark is to secure more cargo for our ships. The fringe bene­ fits are great—^more jobs—^more jobs for Seafarers, more jobs in the shipyards, more jobs in the ports. And the bill to require that at least 50 percent of our oil imports be carried on our own ships means a tightened national security. As we have said before, cargo is the lifeline for Seafarers. With it our way of life can and will continue. Without it the merchant marine and our jobs will in­ evitably disappear. It may be that we have no choice but to import oil. But we do have a duty to see to it Aat we—as a nation—maintain firm con­ trol on how that oil reaches our shores. Our national security depends on it. We will work with the Council, with the Congress and with every reasonable group to attract more cargo to the U.S.-flag fleet. We will fight back the attacks of the antiU.S. flag bureaucrats who would see our merchant fleet decimated and our nation at the mercy of others. Speaking for some 8 million maritime And we will succeed. Because we must. Page 10 least twedty years. Yet, I rmember him very clearly, and, 1 am sorry fqf- his family ^ his many shipmates. ; .'V Gerald fm-, ied At Ken- has pits to Mtrch, l>72 bad Volumt XXXIV, No. 3 mLAVAMEnmioQ Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of Nortfi America, Atlantic, Gulf, loikes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall, PresiJtm I Cal Tanner, Extemivt Vict-PrtsidtH! Earl Shepard, Viet-Prei/dtHl \ 1 Al Kerr, SecrttaryTrustrtr Undscy Williams, Viu-Prtsident M Tanner, Vice-PrtsidtHt Robert Matthews, Vitt-Prtsidtm (published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C 120018 by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inj •land Waters District, AFL-CIO, 1575 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y,] 111232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Washington, D.C Seafarers Lot �NFU Claims Strikes Effect 'Exaggerated' The National Farmers' Union News­ letter says the Administraticm has "ex, aggerated out of proportion" the effect on farmers of the recent West Coast ' dock strike to give itself "a convenient scapegoat for the farmers' economic problems." The NFU said that the Administra­ tion rhetoric concerning the effect of the dock strike, was an attempt "to hide, or divert attention from, the problems caused by excessive produc­ tion under its set-aside program." They echoed the denunciation of Administration claims against the dock strikers issued earlier by AFLCIO President George Meany who branded the Administration statistics "unsubstantiated." The NFU newsletter agreed saying, "it is not strikes, but surpluses which are causing the economic ruin in the countryside." Pointing out that an examination of some facts, not widely publicized, makes the exaggerated position of the Administration "even more obvious," the newsletter noted that: • The Administration stood idly by when the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union offered to load grain and citrus commodities along with military supplies. "Labor Secretary Hodgson and Agriculture Secretary Butz admitted that they had not even asked the shipeprs to accept the offer." • "With the exception of a few weeks, some U.S. ports were open dur­ ing the entire strike period. In addi­ tion, U.S. grain and other commodities continued to move through Canada and Mexico. So while the strike did delay and shift exports, it did not stop them." More at Stake The issue of the strike's effect is still a pertinent one. Statistics are be­ ing circulated by those who push a bill to deny all transportation workers the right to strike. !^n. William V. Roth (R-Del.) quoted a Butz figure that the strike reduced farm exports $6 million a day while in effect. However, NFU emphasized that U.S. agriculture exports were affected by other factors that Butz ignored, particularly the fact that production in European countries and elsewhere was higher so the demand for U.S. products was lower. What has made Butz' claims really look ridiculous in retrospect was a recent government report showing that total exports of farm products in 1971 hit a new high of $7.7 billion, up six percent over 1970, even though the strike was on for 100 days last year. Corporations Begin Drive To Outlaw Transport Strike A total of 18 corporations have joined together in a big-busines com­ bine trying to raise $1 million to "edu­ cate" the public in favor of legislation to ban transportation strikes. The legislation, now before Con­ gress, is part of a drive to deny the right to strike in the railroad, airline, longshore, maritime and trucking in­ dustries. The SIU, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, and the Federa­ tion itself all have expressed total op­ position to the measure. The business alliance, which calls itself United Transportation Consumers (UTC), came to Hght when it sent a letter and brochure to all members of Congress to explain its purpose. UTC apparently wrote Congress in an effort to show that it is not a "lobbying" organization. However, it concedes its aim is "to get consumers to arouse Congress: to provide "for mandatory settlement of managementlabor disputes in the transportation in­ dustry." The alliance was formed last No­ vember by ten corporations each of which is paying $3,000-a-year in mem­ bership fees: Georgia-Pacific, Allied Chemical, Continental Can, Dow Chemical, E. I. duPont, PPG Indus­ tries, St. Regis Paper, Union Camp, U.S. Plywood and Wyerhauser. Thomas F. Mitchell, chairman of UrC's steering committee, said it has contacted 1,000 firms in shooting for a $1 million kitty. He said a number of companies have declared an inten­ tion to join but he declined to identify them. Irish Congress of Trade Unions Seeks Solution to Ulster Crisis One of the little known aspects of the tragic struggle in Northern Ireland between Catholics and Protestants is the effort of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to find a peaceful and constructive solution to the bloody quarrel. The Congress, which covers both Catholic and Protestant members and is represented both in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic has before it a plan to resolve the conflict. The plan, drawn up by a special com­ mittee, has been approved by the Congress' Executive Board whose mem­ bers come mostly from the Irish Republic. The plan rests upon two bases: civil rights and employment. The plan calls for a Bill of Human Rights and for effecting these. One part would uphold the right of Ulster citizens to be employed without regard for re­ ligion, race or polictical belief while the other would establish a system of promotional representation in local and national elections. Those in favor of the plan contend that persistent and chronic unem­ ployment is the crux of the Northern Ireland problem and that this has been a major cause of the present troubles. In turn, the current disorders have contributed to that veiy unemployment. The unions involved propose creation of an Industrial Development Board with a view to stimulate the economy and to create thousands of new jobs, especially in troubled areas. March 1972 Unfair to Labor DO DOT BUV!! BARBER EQUIPMENT— Wahl Clipper Corp., pro­ ducers of home barber sets. (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) LIQUORS—Stitzel-Weller Dis­ tilleries products—Old Fitz­ gerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, W. L. WeUer. (DistUlery Workers) CIGARETTES—R. J. Reyn­ olds Tobacco Co.—Camels, Winston, Salem, Tempo, Brandon, Doral, and Cava­ lier. (Tobacco Workers Un­ ion) MEAT PRODUCTS—Poultry Packers, Inc. (Blue Star label products). (Amalga­ mated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen) CLOTHING—Reidbord Bros., Co., Siegal (H. I. S. brand) suits and sports jackets, Kaynee boyswear, Richmond Brothers men's clothing, Sewell suits, Wing shirts, Met­ ro Pants Co., and Diplomat Pajamas by Fortex Mfg. Co. (Amalgamated Clothing, Judy Bond Blouses—(Inter­ national Ladies Garment Workers Union) CONTACT LENSES AND OPTICAL FRAME S—DalTex Optical Co. Dal-Tex owns a firm known as Terminal-Hudson. They op­ erate stores or dispense to consumers through Missouri State Optical Co.; Goldblatt Optical Services; King Op­ tical; Douglas Optical, and Mesa Optical; Lee Optical Co.; and Capitol Optical Co. DINNERWARE—M e t a 1 o x Manufacturing Co. (Int'l. Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers) FILTERS, HUMIDIFIERS— Research Products Corp. (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) FURNITURE—^James Sterling Corp., White Furniture Co., Brown Furniture Co., (Unit­ ed Furniture Workers) Holly Farms Poultry Indus­ tries, Inc.; Blue Star Label products (Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen) PRINTING—^Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft." (Printing Pressmen, Typog­ raphers, Bookbinders, Ma­ chinists, Stereotypers, and Electrotypers) NEWSPAPERS—^Los Angeles Herald-Examiner. (10 unions involved covering 2,000 workers) Britannica Junior Encyclo­ pedia (Int'l. Allied Printing Trades Assn.) RANGES—Magic C h e f. Pan Pacific Division. (Stove, Fur­ nace and Allied Appliance Workers) SHOES—Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co—work shoes; Sentry, Cedar Chest and Statler; men's shoes; Jarman, John­ son & Murphy, Crestworth (Boot and Shoe Workers) SPECIAU-AU West Virginia camping and vacation spots, (Laborers) TOYS—^Fisher-Price toys (Doll & Toy Workers Union) Unions Record Gains in '71 In Federal Service Positions Union representation in the federal service soared during the year 1971 with the number of non-postal em­ ployes in exclusive representation units topping 1,038,000, or 53 percent of total employment. The number of white collar work­ ers now covered jumped from 487,245 to 600,702 for a record gain of 22 percent over the year. This raised the proportion under exclusive recog­ nition from 35 percent to 42 percent of the General Schedule work force. The extent of coverage for bluecollar workers increased by 3 percent, rising from 81 to 84 percent over the year, bringing the total number of Wage Grade employees under ex­ clusive coverage to 437,586 despite a reduction of more than 8,000 in the work force. Noting that the number under ex­ clusive representation does not neces­ sarily reflect the actual number of un-. ion members, the U.S. Civil Service Commission reported that in the nonpostal federal service as a whole, the extent of exclusive union coverage grew by 12 percent during the year ending November 1971. The number of exclusive units (out­ side of the Postal Service) rose by 394 to 3,380 during 1971. Negotiated agreements numbering 1,643 covered 707,000 employees compared with 1,385 agreements and 601,000 employees during the preced­ ing year. Page 11 �./.v;,- As has so often been stated in talk­ ing about the workings of the SIU, or for that matter any union, the best way to insure an effective organization is through education. And education is a two-way street. Not only should ±e membership be informed of the doings of its leaders, but the leaders should be kept up-todate on the wishes of the members. Only through such a mutual underr standing of each other's ideas and desires can a union work effectively for the good of the entire member­ ship. This exchange of ideas, or mutual education if you will, is accomplished in the SIU through regular shipboard meetings, known as ship's committee meetings. These meetings serve ^ a forum to keep our members at sea informed of SIU doings ashore, as well as afford­ ing them an opportunity to voice their own opinions on various issues affect­ ing the whole membership. It is this type of two-way com­ munication that enables the union to function best in the interests of the entire membership. It keeps those at sea abreast of the latest developments at union halls across the cotmtry, and those ashore cognizant of the ideas of members scattered across the globe. In this way, every Seafarer can participate in and be aware of every­ thing his union is doing. Each Simday while a ship is at sea, the ship's committee chairman calls a meeting for all unlicensed personnel. There are six members of the stand­ ing 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 NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land)—From left are: A. Megllo, educational director; L Machicote, deck delegate; D. Sacher, secretary-reporter; M. Landrow, ship's chairman; W. Torres, steward delegate. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land)—^Aboard the Gateway City In Port Elizabeth, New Jersey are, from left: R. Blacklock, engine delegate; G. Aquino, steward dele­ gate; H. Hall, educational director; B. NIhem, secretary-reporter; L. Rodriguez, ship's chairman, and C. TruenskI, deck delegate. committee chairman, the education di­ rector, the secretary-reporter, and ' elected representatives of the deck, . engine and steward departments. The chairman is responsible for • calling the meeting and preparing an agenda. 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 union publications and must be able to answer any questions relating . to union upgrading and educational programs. The secretary-reporter serves as a • recorder of the minutes of the meet­ ing 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. The SIU ship's committees have ' succeeded in bridging the commimications barrier between a far-flimg mem­ bership and the officials entrusted to head the union. They have succeeded in keeping the membership informed and active in the highest democratic traditions. SUMMIT (Sea-Land)—In Port Elizabeth, N.J. after a trip from Alaska are, from left: T. Williams, secretary-reporter; S. Bell, steward delegate; J. Gonzalez, ship's chairman; G. Weaver, deck delegate; 0. Stormes, educational director, and G. Welstead, engine delegate. • 'J 'I • I! AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land)—^The Azalea City Is now back on the Atlantic coast­ wise run after a voyage to ports In the Mediterranean. From left are: C. Jor­ dan, deck delegate; C. Hemby, educational director; L. Rogers, engine dele­ gate; E. Jordan, ship's chairman; S. Segree, secretary-reporter, and J. Gleaton, steward delegate. S.L. 181 (Sea-Land)—^Another Atlantic crossing "from Rotterdam has been logged by the S.L. 181. In front row, from left, are: S. Jackson, steward dele­ gate; W. Dunnlgan, educational director; F. Jensen, deck delegate. Back row, from left, are: M. Lopez, engine delegate • te; J. Davis, ship's chairman, and G. Walter, secretary-reporter. �MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers)—Back in the port of New York after a voyage from the Persian Gulf are, from left: W. "Tiny" Thomas, ship's chair­ man; R. Prouly, steward delegate; L. Harvey, deck delegate; and R. Waters, educational director. Not shown in photo is W. Yarbrough, ship's secretaryreporter. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Waterways)—After a voyage from Puerto Rico, the Transoregon is docked at Todd Shipyards in Brooklyn, New York for routine maintenance. Clockwise are: L. Gardier, steward delegate; W. Wallace, ship's chairman; J. Ross, secretary-reporter; P. Hollaway, deck delegate; C. Welsh, educational director, and L. Rivera, engine delegate. ifef;:-' f NEWARK (Sea-Land)—^Aboard the Newark are, from left, seated: B. Butler, engine delegate; J. Utz, secretary-reporter, and H. Cortes, steward delegate. Standing, left, C. Dammeyer, ship's chairman, and L. Gillan, deck delegate. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian)—From left aboard the Steel Navigator are: W. Hunter, engine delegate; J. Graddick, steward delegate; V. Szymanski, secretary-reporter; B.4(itchems, ship's chairman,.and J. CreWs, deck delegate. V HOUSTON (Sea-Land)—^Aboard the containership Houston are, from left: W. McRae, steward delegate; T. Arellhno, Secretary-reporter; S. Brunetti, ship's chairman and deck delegate; R. Bozoman, educational director, and F. Presti, engine delegate. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hudson Waterways)—From left are: D. Rivers, deck delegate; B. Stearns, steward delegate; G. Slack, engine delegate; J. McPhaul, secretary-reporter; R. Garrecht, educational dirctor, and G. Ruff, ship's chairman. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land)—From left are: R. Dell, educational director; F. Motus, . steward delegate; S. Piatak, secretary-reporter; B. Hayes, deck delegate; J. Keel, ship's chairman, and C. Melpignano, engine delegate. NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land)—Ship's committee aboard the New Orleans In­ cludes, from left: T. Swonden, deck delegate; A. Meglio, educational director; G. Hand, engine delegate; D. Sacher, secretary-reporter, and M. Landron, ship's chairman. , > . March 1972 Page 13 I �Digest of SiU > Ships Meetings man T. Foster; Secretary T. Jackson. Ev­ TRANSCOLUMBU (Hudson Water­ erything is running smoothly. Few hours ways), Dec. 5—Chainnan R, C. Palmer; disputed OT in deck department Secretary F. Hall; Deck Delegate E. Ma' ELI2ABETHPORT (Sea Land), Dec. kela; Engine Delegate Vincent A. Lawsin. 5—Chairman Charles R- Hummel; Secre­ $12 in ship's fimd. Small amount of dis­ tary James P. Lomax; Deck Delegate C. J. puted OT in engine department. Vote of Quinnt; Steward Delegate Patrick G. Fox. thanks to the steward department for a $152 in ship's fund. No beefs were re­ job well done. ported. LOS ANGELES (Sea Land), Nov. 21— OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime Over­ Chairman R. D. Eisengraeber, Secretary seas), Dec. 18—Chairman John O. Moore; G. P. Thlu; Deck Delegate Steve Huren; Secretary W. G. Hamilton; Deck Delegate Engine Delegate George Dunfee; Steward Eugene R. Beverly; Engine Delegate B. T. Delegate James Temple. $51 in ship's fund. Maldonado; Steward Delegate James A. Disputed OT in engine department. Hillen. Disputed OT in engine and steward ANCHORAGE (Sea Land), Dec. 5— departments to be taken up with patrol­ Chainnan B. F. Gillian; Secretary J. Rob­ man. erts; Deck Delegate Elanny Franer; En­ TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Waterways), gine Delegate John Lasky; Steward Dele­ Dec. 12—Chairman F. Gaspar, Secretary gate Julio G. Napoleonis. $26 in ship's Aussie Shrimpton; Deck Delegate O. V. fund. No beefs were reported. Ortiz; Engine Delegate Luis H. Roman; CHATHAM (Waterman), Dec. 9— Steward Delegate Frank Rakas. Very good Chainnan A. Armada; Secretary R. Col­ trip. $105 in ship's fund. Good crew on lier; Deck Delegate J. Bryan; Engine Dele­ board. gate A. Abrams; Steward Delegate P. WESIERN COMET (Western Agency), Thompson. Some disputed OT in deck and Dec. 19—Chairman E. C. Gilbert; Secre­ engine departments. Vote of thanks to the tary Roscoe L. Alford. No beefs were re­ steward department for the good food and port by department delegates. service. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Nov. 28— FALCON DUCHESS (Falcon Tankers), Chairman Jose L. Gomes; Secretary Jesus Dec. 11—Chairman Roben D. Schwarz; D. Reyes; Deck Delegate Frank Gates; En­ Secretary James Carter, Jr.; Deck Delegate gine Delegate Stanley LaFlour, Steward Jack A. Olsen; Engine Delegate Arthur G. Delegate James Campfield. $16 in ship's Milne; Steward Delegate Warren Fore­ fund. No beefs were reported. man. No beefs were reported. Vote of NEWARK (Sea Land), Dec. 12—Chair­ thanks to Brother Robert Schwartz, ship's man D. Dammayer; SMretary Jack Utz. chainnan, who has done a very fbe job $16 in ship's fimd. No beefs. Everything is ' of keeping this ship running smoothly. running smoothly. WESTERN COMET (Western Agency), COLUMBIA (U.S. SteeD, Nov. 28— " Nov. 5—Chairman E. C. Gilbert; Secretary Chairman C. larmoli; Secretary M. S. SosR. L. Alford. Everything is running smooth­ ly, with no beefs. pina; Deck Delegate James S. Rogers; En­ gine Delegate W. B. Addison; Steward SAN JUAN (Sea Land), Nov. 28—Chair­ Delegate Edward F. Corten. No beefs. Ev­ man T. Chilinski; Secretary T. R. Kaziuke­ erything is running smoothly. wicz; Deck Delegate John A. Owen; Stew­ OVERSEAS CARRIER (Maritime Over­ ard Delagate S. Rothschild. $47 in ship's seas), Dec. 5—Chairman Charles Magette; fund. No beefs were reported. Secretary J. Long; Deck Delegate E. K. TAMPA (Sea Land), Dec. 5—Chairman DeMass; Engine Delegate Joseph Bosch; O. Ipsen; Secretary R. B. Barnes; Deck Steward Delegate Clarence Willey. $35 in Delegate S." L. Gonzalez; Steward Delegate ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Vote R. Williams. Everything is ruiming smooth­ ^ thanks to the steward department for a ly wiih no beefs. Vote of thanks to the job well done. The steward department steward department for a job well done. thanked the crew for their coloration. SEATTLE (Sea Land), Dec. 19—Chair­ OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), Nov. man E. Tirelli; Secretary W. Hand; Engine 28—Chairman Donald A. Trefethen; Secre­ Delegate Paul Hoiieycutt. No beefs were tary Carl Jones, Jr.; Deck Delegate Charles reported. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ Romano; Engine Delegate Ira W. Wri^t; partment for a job well done. Steward Delegate Richard Sherman. $39 TAMPA (Sea Land), Dec. 19—Chair­ in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. man O. Ipsen; Secretary R. B. Barnes; Vote of thanks to the steward department Deck Delegate S. L. Gonzalez; Steward for a job well done. Delegate R. Williams. Some disputed OT YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), Dec. in deck department to be taken up with 19—Chairman Danny Merrill; Secretary patrolman. Members reported on Piney -George W. Luke; Deck Delegate Joe Pav^ Point school and the SlU educational pro­ Engine Delegate Josq>h L. Diosco; Stew­ gram there. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ard Delegate V^lliam Gcmzalez. $15 in ship's fund. Some amount of disputed OT PORTMAR (Calmar), Dec. 19—Chairin deck and engine departments. SEATRAIN DELAWARE (Hudson Wa­ terways), Nov. 26—Chairman W. Nash; Secretary Chris DeJesus; Deck Delegate John Aversa; Engine Delegate John A. Ryan; Steward Delegate R. U. Buckart Few beefs to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward and his entire department for the outstand­ ing Christmas diimer. TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson Waterways), Dec. 19—Chairman F. D. Gosse; Secre­ tary Maximo Bagawan; Deck Delegate Howard C. Alberson; Engine delegate J. R. Brown. Some diluted OT in each department. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Seatrain), Dec. 12—Chairman George Ruf; Secretary James McPhaul; Deck Delegate M. F. • Kramer; Engine Delegate D. D. Fegan; Steward Delegate H. McAleer. $13 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in engine department. TRENTON (Sea-Land), Dec. 12—Chairman J. A. Shortell; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Deck Delegate G. R. Draney; En­ gine Delegate V. M. Barros. $23 in ship's ' fund. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. AREPA (Sea-Land), Dec. 18—Chair- . man R. W. Hodges; Secretary John Nash. Some disputed OT in engine department Vote of thanks to the crew messmen for a job well done. PORTMAR (Calmar), Dec. 26—Chair­ man T. Jackson; Secretary E. Nordstrom. Representative Bill Hall (standing, left), is speaking at Few hours disputed OT in deck depart- ' meeting of Seatrain Puerto Rico's crew before vessel ment. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. makes outbound voyage from Weehawken, New Jersey. Steward Delegate Howard S. Berg. No DELTA BRASIL (Delta), Oct. 25— beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the Chainnan J. F. Cunningham; Secretary F. steward department for a job well done. G. Stewards; Deck Delegate William A. Pettman; Engine Delegate L. Kleinman; CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Steward £>elegate F. Engel, Jr. The steward Service), Dec. 3—Chairman A. H. Ander­ left ship in Rio due to illness. Brother son; Secretary Edward P. Brinn; Deck Del­ Francisco Gomez who is steward for the egate Jim Spencer; Engine Delegate Igna­ remainder of this voyage is doing an excel­ tius Miller, Steward Delegate James Dodd. lent job. Disputed OT in steward depart­ Some disputed OT in steward department ment, otherwise no beefs. Vote of ^anks to the baker for a job well SL 181 (Sea-Land), Oct. 31—Chairman done. J. J. McHale; Secretary G. Walter; Deck TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson Waterways), Delegate H. B. Gaskill; Engine Delegate Nov. 28—Chairman F. D. Fosse; Secre­ Van Whitney; Steward Delegate Stonewall tary Maximo Bugawan; Deck Delegate Jackson. $12 in ship's fund. Disputed OT Howard Chester Alberson; Engine Dele­ in deck and engine departments. Vote of gate J. R. Brown. Some disputed OT in thanks to the steward department for a job engine department. Vote of thanks to the well done. steward department for a job well done. CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine), Oct. YORKMAR (Calmar), Nov. 21—Chair­ 26—Chairman C. Lineberry; Secretary Rob­ man Angelo Antoniou; Secretary Robert ert Aumiller; Deck Delegate M. Pereiro; A. Clarke; Deck Delegate Thomas J. McEngine Delegate J. Neel; Steward Delegate Sweeney; Engine Delegate Earl D. Willis. W. Stone. Everything is running smoothly Everything is running smoothly with no except for some disputed OT in engine beefs. Vote of thanks to the-steward depart­ department. ment for a job well done. The steward in INGER (Reynolds Metal), Oct. 10— turn thanked the crew for keeping the Chairman Marion E. Beeching; Secretary messhall and pantry clean. D. Martine; Deck Delegate Joe R. Bennett; SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Hudson WatEngine Delegate T. L. Laningham. $21 terways), Nov. 28—Chairman F. R. Charin ship's fund. Everything is running neco; Secretary G. M. Wright; Deck Dele­ smoothly. Most of the repairs have been gate E. McGuim; Engine Delegate S. E. completed. Cruz; Steward Delegate R. Rivera, Jr. $122 CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), Oct. 10 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed —Chairman Peter D. Sheldrake; Secretary OT. Charles L. Shirah; Deck Delegate F. S. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), Nov. Sellman; Engine Delegate Douglas McLeod; 28—Chairman Danny Merrill; Secretary Steward Delegate A. Rankin. $25 in ship's George W. Luke; Deck Delegate Joe Cane; fund. No beefs were reported. Engine Delegate Joseph L. Diosco; Stew­ SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), Oct. 31—Chair­ ard Delegate William Gonzalez. Few hours man A. Ringuette; Secretary F. Kaziukewicz disputed OT in deck department. Every­ Engine Delegate James Parsons; Steward thing is running smoothly. Delegate C- H. Reasko. $228 in ship's fund. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), No beefs were reported. Nov. 28—Chairman J. Meyerchak; Secre­ NEWARK (Sea Land), Nov. 28—Chair­ tary H. P. DuCloux; Deck Delegate Wal­ man D. Dammeyer, Secretary Jack Utz. ter O. Weaver, Engine Delegate George $16 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck Mike; Steward Delegate Ralph O. Mas­ and engine departments. Vote of thanks to ters. $28 in ship's fimd. Few hours dis­ the steward department for a job well done. puted OT in engine department SEATRAIN OHIO (Hudson Waterways), ROSE CITY (Sea Land), Dec. 5—Chair­ Nov. 28—Chairman T. E. Kelsey; Secretary man W. Tillman; Secretary R. Barker; W. J. Fitch; Deck Delegate Lee Snodgrass; Deck Delegate J. R. Williamson; Engine Engine Delegate Delmar G. Case; Steward Delegate C. Ries; Steward Delegate John Delegate Alvin D. Carter. $41 in ship's M. Clarke. Some disputed OT in deck and fund. Some disputed OT in deck and en­ engine departments. gine departments. Vote of thanks to the en­ STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman), tire steward department for a job well Oct. 31—Chairman Charles O. Faircloth; done. Secretary Robert H. Pitcher, Deck Delegate PENN CHAMPION (Penn Shipping), C. Lambert. Everything is running smooth­ Nov. 21—Chairman J. T. Mann; Secre­ ly with no beefs and no disputed OT. tary V. Swanson. $5 in ship's fund. No OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Marine), beefs were reported. Everything is run­ Dec. 5—Chairman Walter W. Lecalir, Sec­ ning smoothly. Vote of thanks to the stew­ retary Floyd Mitchell, Jr.; Deck Delegate ard department for a job well done. John Matkoski; Engine Delegate C. W. MT. VERNON VICTORY (Victory Car­ Marshall; Steward Delegate H. G. Crackriers), Nov. 7—Chairman V. Grima; Sec­ nell. $40 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. retary Bill Stark; Deck Delegate J. R. Wil­ General discussicm held regard pension and son; Engine Delegate James H. Johnson; retirement. SIU Members Keeping Up-to-Date On Union Matters Regular shipboard union meetings, unique to the SIU, provide crewmembers aboard every SlU-manned vessel with the latest news on maritime and union affairs. SIU Page 14 �Cbarlesforiy Overseas Alaska on Busy Pace The centralized control board in the engine room aboard the Alaska provides oiler Angel Garza with instant infnmiatinn on the status of engines as the ship prepares to leave Port of New York for a voyage to the W«t C^*' in 1970, the 62,005 deadweight-ton tenker is a sister-ship to Ae Overseas Arnc. Both vessels have the latest in tanker innovations. Page 15 �1 •.V..- • C , ;•<':. .;• I,!-. • iV... . jfiv-. .. . • V--;,T;•'; -:is-i'-^v„.:-' • ' ' ' •/•^•••••••V.iv'iv"^'' - • ' V'" . •;•"'• :v • • " -•'' LNG-The ^ What and Why Technology and the current energy crisis facing ^e nation have combined to offer the maritime industry a po­ tential boom in the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the next few years. Since the carriage of liquefied na­ tural gas in ships is a new development in maritime, the Seafarers Log offers the following question and answer series to explain what LNG is, why it is ne.eded and what the stakes are for the maritime industry. Q. What is liquefied natural gas? A. It is natural gas, primarily methane, taken from the ground through wells and piped to the shore where it is liquefied by reducing its temperature to minus 259 degrees Fahrenheit. Q. Why is it liquefied? A. Liquefication reduces the area needed to transport natural gas to l/600th (ff the original. That is, gas that requires 625 cubic feet in its na­ tural state requires just 1 cubic foot when a liquid. Q. How is it done? A. The liquefication is done in spe­ cially equipped plants that would be built at the port of exit from the na­ tion supplying the gas. The liquid would be converted back to its gaseous state at plants at the port of entry into the nation using it. Q. Are there any LNG carriers in service or under construction? A: Yes, but none are under con­ struction in U.S. yards, or at present sail under the U.S. flag. Q. Are there any plans to build LNG tankers in U.S. yards and sail them under the U.S. flag? A. El Paso Natural Gas Co. has applied for subsidies for six LNG ships to be built in American yards at a cost of approximately $400 million. The application for subsidy means that the ships would sail under the U.S. flag when built. In addition. General Dynamics Co. has announced plans to build LNG tankers at some future date. Q. What will be the capacity of these ships? A. The ships currently in operation run as large as 400,000 barrels. The ships planned for U.S. construction would have approximately twice the capacity. The honeycombed interior of the "waffle membrane" designed to contain car­ The El Paso ships for instance will goes of liquefied natural gas during transport at sea is depicted above. The be about 900 feet long and weigh 90,membrane would be surrounded by a layer of balsa wood, which has quick 000 deadweight tons. sealing capabilities, and covered with a layer of plywood for insulation to Q. What special features will these prevent contact of the minus 259 degree Fahrenheit LNG with the ship's steel ships have for carrying the liquefied hull. Such contact would instantly render the hull brittle and susceptible to gas? shattering by waves or by ordinary ship's motion. Pigs 16 A. There are currently two different systems under consideration. In one the liquefied gas will be held in a huge tank with what en^eers call a "waffle membrane" to prevent rupture. This tank in turn will be in­ sulated with balsa, which is a strong absorbent, and with plywood. In the other system, the gas would be placed in huge cylinders attached to the ship and would not have to be refrigerated since the containers will act much like thermos bottles. Q. Is there danger of fire or ex­ plosion? A. Engineers say the danger is "minimal." A liquid at minus 259 de­ grees F. if it leaked could turn the steel on the ships hull to an extremely brittle consistency. If the vapors were ignited, there would be a huge fire, but engineers say the chances of explosion are slight Ml / Q. Would tanks have to be vented? A. Yes, in the "waffle membrane" construction, but the so-called "boiloff vapors" can be used to power the ship efficiently, thus cutting down on the use of conventional fuel and re­ ducing current emission of pollutants by 50 percent. Q. Why are these ships necessary? A. Experts in the natural gas field estimate that the demand for natural Giant "thermos bottles" containing liquefit. ers like the one in the drawing here. The since the bottles �-u ,.: so i;. ;• Ship of the Future I96« 19TO 1975 \980 1985 I990 The chart above represents Federal Power Commission estimates of the de­ mand for natural gas for energy through 1990 and shows the dwindling amounts upon which the United States can depend to meet the demand. The role of liquefied natural gas to be imported is shown at the center of the chart. Experts do not expect much immediate help from sources named in the center section of the chart, but are depending on them to give some help. gas for fuel will exceed all supplies by 17 trillion cubic feet in 1990. This includes all imports from all sources and these experts call this an "irrever­ sible gap." Former Secretary of Commerce Maurice Stans estimated that the na­ tion will require as many as 80 LNG ships within the next decade just to live up to the demand foreseen at that time. A. Jobs. The construction of the LNG ships needed for domestic supply will provide between 880,000,000 and 960,000,000 man-hours of work in the shipyards alone. Add jobs aboard ship, jobs on the unloading docks and in the gasification plants to that, and the building of LNG ships becomes a vital factor in the revitalization of the American merchant marine. Q. Is there any proof that a market for LNG exists in the United States now? A. The Federal Power Commission recently granted its first license for importation of liquefied natural gas to Distrigas Co. of Boston, Mass. which will buy Algerian gas. The commission also has under ccmsideration several similar proposals from other companies as well as proposals for the construction of regasification plants in various areas (tf the United States. In addition speculation on the market includes the estimate of the Commission on American Shipbuild­ ing that LNG now provides "a po­ tential multi-billion dollar U.S. market over the next 10 years." Q. What are the maritime industry's stakes in the LNG revolution? natural gas would be attached to the deck of special tankLNG carrier would need no special refrigerating equipment Id insulate the gas from external heat. Q. Can American shipyards really compete with foreign yards in cost of LNG construction? A. Experts say they can if the ships imder construction are admitted to subsidy. That is one of the most attraptiye{l£upectsi(rfXNG ship ctmstructiion 9s iar as tbe>maiitime industry is concerned. The Commission on ^^erican Ship­ building says building costs, "will not show anything like the degree of dif­ ference vis-a-vis foreign costs which exists in the building of other types of ships." The conunission said that a 125,000 cubic meter ship built in the U.S. would cost about $80 million and the same ship built in French yards would cost approximately $64 million. The difference, the commission said can be nearly made up in subsidy. Ship with "waffle membrane" tanks aboard appears above in an artist's conception provided by the Newport News Shipyard. It is one of two designs for the carriage of liquefied natural gas under con­ sideration for future U.S.-flag tankers. �House Buyers Victims Of Excessive 'Extras By Sidney Mai]g(dias Families looking for houses in these days are shocked by closing costs of $1,000 and more even on moderatepriced houses and as much as $3,500 on higher-priced homes. Closing costs in recent years have skyrocketed, along with the price tags on houses. Frederick Waddell, Education Di­ rector of the Credit Counseling Centers in Michigan, reports that he and his wife encountered closing costs ranging from $700 to over $1,300 on moderate-price housing priced from $23,000 to $27,000. Included in these extra charges were "exorbitant fees" for such items as a title search, title insurance and survey fees (even on a brand- new house). Waddell is a determined consumer advocate and a former university in­ structor in consumer economics. He didn't take these costs for granted, but questioned them. The builder or real estate agent typically argued. "They are required by state law," or "Every­ body does it." On the house the Waddells finally bought they had to pay closing costs of $1,127. Waddell ^so complained to the State Department of Licensing & Reg­ ulation. He pointed out that the mort­ gage company required that home­ owners' insurance be included in the escrow payments on the new house despite the fact that he already had such insurance paid for three years in advance. He had to pay a fee for a credit report required by the bank even though the bank also charged a "service fee" of 1 percent of the amount of the mortgage fan extra $200 in the case of a $20,000 mort­ gage). There is no doubt that these and other extra fees such as tide insurance have become a mcmey-making holdup at the expense of homeseekers already hard pressed by severely-inflated hous­ ing prices. One of the most fla<»^'"»t overcharges is for tide insurance. Bilb have been introduced into Congress by Sen. William Proxmire (D-Wis.) and Rep. Wright Patman (D-Tex.) to control some of the worst aspects of such insurance. Hmne Bayer 'Captive* The home buyer is a captive market for title insurance. The banks and other mortgage lenders jrequire you to buy it to protect their "equity" in the house. That means that if the title to the property proves faulty, the title in­ surance company will pay the mort­ gage lender the remaining amount owed on the mortgage. For example, somebody might turn up who can prove that your house actually is on his land. The national title insurance companies charge you $2.50 per $1,()00 of mortgage to insure the lender against any such possibility. But this arrangement protects only the lender. If you also want to insure yourself against loss due to a faulty title, you have to pay another $1 per $1,000, or a total of $3.50 per $1,000. You aren't actually required to buy the additional instirance protecting your equity in the house. But most home buyers are too frightened by even the faint possibility <rf loss of their investment not to buy it. Sen. Proxmire reported that one of his own staff members, even though this man is a former law professor, was not allowed to do the title search himself for a house he bought. He was told that if he wanted to buy the house he had to buy lender's title in­ surance even though he was assuming the present mortgage and there was no legal defect in title. In fact, the lender was already fully protected by the former owner's title insurance policy. A Vicioiis CiKle This is the real bonanza for the title companies. In an age when fam­ ilies move frequently, the title com­ panies keep selling new policies over Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans CASH BENEFITS PAH) For Month of February 1972 FOR PERIOD DECEMBER 1, 1971 thm FEBRUARY 29, 1972 SEAFABEKS WELFABE PI.AN NmtlBEB OF BENEFITS Scholarship 17 Hospital Benefits AMOintT PAID $ 8,389.86 1,587 39,763.46 26 65,767.87 246 1,379.40 35 6,900.00 463 13,936.00 2,498 108,680.92 Optical Benefits 634 8,814.20 Meal Book Benefits 286 2,856.35 5,760 44,312.00 11,552 300,800.06 Seafarers Pension Plan—Benefits Paid 1,890 447,189.00 Seafarers Vacation Plan—Benefits Paid (Average $530.48) 1,017 539,497.50 Totd Wdfare, Pension & Vacation Benefits Paid This Period 14,459 1,287,486.56 Death Benefits Medicare Benefits Maternity Benefits jt Medical Examination Program Dependent Benefits (Average $435.07) Out-Patients Benefits Summary of Welfare Benefits Paid and over on the same houses, and fam­ ilies who move several times find themselves buying title insurance sev­ eral times. (Some title companies do give a discount on reinsurance of titles.) The price of title insmance itself is high, since it includes fees for agents, and often for lawyers. Many home buyers may not realize it, but their own lawyers often get a rebate from the title company, frequently 15 per cent of the amount paid. In general. Sen. Proxmire's survey showed, title companies pay out on an average about 20 percent of their income just in commissions. In fur­ ther fact, they pay out very little in claims; only about $.02V4 for every dollar they take in. Rebates to lawyers are supposed to be prohibited in most areas except for a few Middle Atlantic states. But the practice goes on even in states where it is supposed to be barred, reports Martin Lobel, legislative assistant to Senator Proxmire. Battle Shaping Up The Proxmire and Patman bills would require mortgage lenders them­ selves to pay part of the cost of title search and any title insurance they require to protect their interest. TTit bills also would require title companies to sell insurance to home buyers at the same rate they charge lenders. Rep. Patman's bill also would pro­ hibit the kickbacks to lawyers. Real-estat@ brokers also are running scared as the result of the growing ef­ fort to put a lid on all the added fees and commissions involved in buying a house. The National Association of Real Estate Boards has challenged an interpretation by Secretary George Romney of the Housing and Urban Development Department seeking to impose ceilings on sales commissions. Know Your Rights •v^f 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 Accoimtants 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 fiadings 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 fiiianciid 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: Eail Shcpud, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20fii Sticct, Brooitlyii, N.Y. 11215 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 obligatimis, 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 reafiffimbd by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log 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 responsibility. 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. Page 18 .•.•'S3 CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBUGAHONS. 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 ofiScer 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 shotdd immMiately 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 SIU 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 ACTTVITY 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 and political activities are conducted for the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feeb fiiat amy of flie above righb have been violated, or that be has been denied hb onnctqutional rlglit of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail^ retnm receipt requested. ..•A �Union Tallying Committees Report r L ' Under terms of the SIU Constitution, the following report was duly posted on bulletin boards in all SIU union halls. It then was presented to the member­ ship for action at meetings in Constitutioml ports in March. In each meeting, the membership concurred and accepted the report. We, the undersigned Union Tallying Committee, duly elected at Special Meetings on December 27, 1971, ex­ cept for one (1) Committee member from the Port of Philadelphia who was elected at their regular mating of Janu­ ary 4, 1972 (see annexed letters), sub­ mit the following Report and Recom­ mendations. On January 3, 1972, at 9:00 a.m., we met with AI Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer. He gave each Committee member a copy of the Union Constitution and suggested that we read those sections of our Con­ stitution dealing with the Union Tallying Committee in detail. The Committee then took over one complete room. Room 25, on the top deck of 672 Fourth Avenue, directly across from our Head­ quarters building, as the place in which we would do our work while in session. In compliance with Article XIII, Sec­ tion 4(c) of our Union Constitution, we elected from among ourselves, Joseph Powers, P-383, as Chairman of Ae Com- mittee. f- We then received from the Head­ quarters' (^ces of the Unicm, all of the files relative to the conduct of the election. From the files, we found signed receipts for ballots 101 through 8650, which had been issued to the following Ports, as follows: PORTS i• BALLOTS ISSUED Boston New York PhiladelpUa Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Port Arthur Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Detroit San Juan Yokohama St. Louis : 101- 200 201-1700 1701-2000 2001-2800 2801-3000 ..3001-3100 3101-3300 3301-4000 4001-5400 5401-6400 6401-6500 6501-6700 6701-7400) 8551-8650) 7401-7900 7901-8000 8001-8400 8401-8500 8501-8550 Ballots 1 through 100 were held in Headquarters to be used as absentee ballots, with ballots 8651 through 9000 also being held in Headquarters to be used in the event any outport needed additional ballots. A full quorum picked up the ballots • from the Royal National Bank of New York, located at 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New York , City, as per the Constitution. (See correspondence an­ nexed, showing, official. documents ex-. chailged.) The Committee checked the numbers on the stubs received from the various ports, and these numbers, when checked against the numbers on the stubis of all ballots printed and Issued and ready for voting, were found to coincide, port by port, with the exception of the Ports of Tampa, Florida and Houston, Texas, which will be dealt with later in this re­ port. We checked the unused ballots that were on hand in Headquarters' offices that had not been issued. The stubs on these unused ballots were numbered 10 through 100 and 8651 through 9000, a total of 441 ballots. Your Committee then checked the unused ballots that were returned from the various Ports, including the Port of New York, which are listed as follows: (91) ballots numbered ten (10) through one hundred (100), that had been set aside by Headquarters for the filling of Absentee ballot requests. PORT We also received from the SecretaryTreasurer's oflBce, nine (9) stubs num­ bered from one (1) through nine (9) that were used in complying with the requests for Absentee ballots. Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Port Arthur Wilmington San Francisco SeatUe Detroit San Juan Yokohama St Louis UNUSED BALLOTS 138- 200 909-1700 1792-2000 2266-2800 2913-3000 3099-3100 3161-3300 3565-4000 4346-5400 5721-6400 6410-6500 6637-6700 7261-7400) 8551-8650) 7647-7900 7903-8000 8098-8400 8418-8500 8501-8550 The above unused ballots, when com­ bined with the unused ballots in Head­ quarters and stubs of the used ballots in ^ ports, compares equally in number with the amount printed by the printer for the Union. The Committee has seen a bill from the printer, who printed the ballots that were used in the conduct of our Unicm election for the Election of 1972-1975 Officers of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. The bill states that they had printed 9000 ballots for the Union, numbered from 1 to 9000; in addition to which they had printed 200 blank sample ballots. The Committee has checked the elec-' tion files maintained by Headquarters' offices as per the Constitution, and has found signed receipts from the follow­ ing ports for the following amount of sample ballots, broken down, as fol­ lows: PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Port Arthur Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Detroit San Juan Yokohama St. Louis SAMPLE BALLOTS 5 lo 5 10 5 5 5 10 10 10 5 5 10 10 5 10 10 ^ 5 Total: 135 We, the Committee, have checked the files of Headquarters' offices and have seen signed receipts by the various Port Agents for the official ballots that had been sent to them by Headquarters' of­ fices. We have checked these signed receipts and the serial numbers on them against the loose stubs received, and against the stubs still attached to the un­ used ballots. Eight-thousand five hundred and fifty (8,550) official ballots were sent to ^1 Ports, the stubs on them bear­ ing serial numbers one hundred and one (101) through eight-thousand six hundred fifty (8,650). We received back, stubs (including the ones on the unused ballots) numbered one hundred and one (101) through eight-thousand six hundred fifty (8,650). In addition to the foregoing, there were also on hand in Headquarters sixtyfive (65) Sample ballots, Md ninety-one Based on all of the foregoing, we have accounted for all of the ballots Aat were printed by the printer. The following is a breakdown of the ballots that were sent to the ports by Headquarters, as well as a breakdown of the unused ballots returned to Head­ quarters, and ballots used, including those for absentee voting: Port Boston New York Philadelidiia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa MobUe New Orleans Houston Port Arthur Wilmington San Francisco "October 19, 1971 "Mr. Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice-President Royal National Bank of New York 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036 Re: Depository for Ballots Gentlemen: In accordance with the recommenda­ tion contained in the President's PreBalloting Report, complying with Arti­ cle X, section 1 (e) of the Union's Con­ stitution, which was adopted by the membership at their regular membership meetings held in May in the Constitu­ tional Ports -of the Union, the Royal BALLOTS BALLOTS RECEIVED FROM UNUSED AND RETURNED HEADQUARTERS 138- 200 909-1700 1792-2000 2266-2800 2913-3000 3099-3100 3161-3300 3565-4000 4346-5400 5721-6400 6410-6500 6637-6700 7261-7400) 8551-8650) 7647-7900 7903-8000 8098-8400 8418-8500 8501-8550 10- 100 101- 200 201-1700 1701-2000 2001-2800 2801-3000 3001-3100 3101-3300 3301-4000 4001-5400 5401-6400 6401-6500 6501-6700 6701-7400) 8551-8650) 7401-7900 7901-8000 8001-8400 8401-8500 8501.8550 1- 100 TOTAL BALLOTS ISSUED 37 708 91 265 112 98 60 264 345 320 9 136 560 246 2 97 17 0 9 3,376* * This figure includes the ballots that were voided by the Union Tallying Committee. Seattle Detroit San Juan Yokohama St. Louis Absentee Ballots The following correspondence was ex­ amined or handled by the Union Tally­ ing Committee: "October 19, 1971 "Mr. Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice President Royal National Bank of New York 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036 Re: Balloting Procedure Dear Sir: Listed below are the ports from which balloting envelopes will be mailed to your office: Boston, Massachusetts Brooklyn, New York Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Baltimore, Maryland Norfolk, Virginia Jacksonville, Florida Tampa, Florida Mobile, Alabama New Orleans, Louisiana Houston, Texas Port Arthur, Texas • Wilmington, California San Francisco, California Seattle, Washington Detroit, Michigan St. Louis, Missouri Santurce, Puerto Rico (San Juan) ^Yokohama, Japan As has been done in the past, it is re­ quested that you telephone the Union office to make a report as to what was received each day. For this purpose, telephone HYacinth 9-6600 and give the information to Mildred Piatt. Very truly yours, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAGLIWD s/ Al Kerr Secretary-Treasurer" AK:mp National Bank of New York, 1212 Ave­ nue of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10036, has been designated as deposi­ tory for ballots in coimection with a referendum to be conducted with re­ spect to the Election of Officers and a Constitutional Amendment, under the Union's Constitution. The referendum period will be from November 1, 1971 through December 31, 1971, both inclusive, Sundays and Holidays excepted. The balloting procedure outlined in the Union's present Constitution will be followed, and a copy of our present Constitution is enclosed herewith. It will be the function of the depos­ itory to accept all envelopes delivered or mailed in, to safeguard them in the bank and to surrender them only to the duly authorized Union Tallying Committee, in accordance with Article XIII, Section 4(c) of the Union's Con­ stitution, which will be on or about the fifth day of January, 1972. Proof of authorization shall be a certification by the Secretary-Treasurer, Al Kerr. The Union Tallying Committee shall he au­ thorized to sign a receipt for these en­ velopes. The depository shall be requested to certify that all of these envelopes were properly safeguarded, were surrendered only to the Union Tallying Committee and that no one, other than the appro­ priate bank personnel, has had access to these envelopes. Very truly yours, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAGLIWD s/ Joseph DiGiorgio Vice President" JDG:mp Page 19 �"January 17, 1972 "Mr. Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice President Royal National Bank of New York, 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036 Dear Mr. Bacher: The undersigned members of the Un­ ion Tallying Committee, acting under and pursuant to Article XIII, Section 4 (c) of the Constitution of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District, acknowledge re­ ceipt of envelopes mailed to you relative to the Election of Officials 1972-1975, and delivered this day to us. Joseph Brooke Paul Garland Elmer Kent Theodore "Beau" James W. E. Walker George Annis Albert Richoux Bernard Burns Henry Peterson * * * "January 17, 1972 "Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York Gentlemen: This is to certify that all of the en­ velopes received by this institution, ad­ dressed to: Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President The Royal National Bank of New York 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10036 in the name of Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District have been properly safeguarded in our vault. We have today surrendered the above mentioned envelopes to the Union Tally­ ing Committee. No one other than ap­ propriate personnel has had access to the said envelopes contained in our vault. Very truly yours, s/ Herbert D. Bacher Executive Vice President" WITNESS: s/ Edw. S. Byrne "January 3, 1972 "Mr. John Fay, Agent Seafarers International Union 2604 S. Fourth St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19148 Re: Union Tallying Committee Dear John: You had informed me that at the Special Meeting held on December 27, 1971, the membership from your Port had elected Stephen Bergeria, Book No. B-179, and Joseph Brooke, Book No. B-10, to serve on the Union Tallying Committee. When the Union Tallying Committee convened this morning, Stephen Bergeria did not put in an appearance. It is, therefore, requested that you ascertain from Brother Bergeria whether he will be present here to work as a member of the Union Tallying Commit­ tee no later than January 5th, as per the Constitution. In the event he informs you that he will not be able to be pres­ ent, then at the regular membership meeting in your Port on Tuesday, Jan­ uary 4, 1972, you are to elect a re­ placement for him so that the replace­ ment can be present by January 5, 1972, as required by the Constitution. If you have any questions relative to the foregoing, please contact the under­ signed immediately. Fraternally, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAGLIWD s/ A1 Kerr Secretary-Treasurer AK:mp Page 20 January 4, 1972 "Mr. A1 Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 Re: Union Tallying Committee to all Ports, the names and book num­ bers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent." bers and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The Secretary-Treasurer shall send In this election, Absentee Ballots were issued to the following: • Dear Sir and Brother: Enclosed herein please find original letter dated 1/3/72 from the elected member of the Union Tallying Commit­ tee which is self-explanatory. With best regards, I am Fraternally yours, s/ John Fay, Agent Port of Philadelphia JF/ak Encls. • • • January 3, 1972 "John Fay, Port Agent, Philadelphia, Pa. 2604 South Fourth Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19148 Brother John Fay: I was elected to serve on Union Tally­ ing Committee. Due to illness, however, I will be unable to serve. Fraternally yours, s/ Stephen M. Bergeria, B-179 Port of Philadelphia" At the regular membership meeting in Philadelphia on January 4, 1972, Brother John Kelly, K-239, was elected by the Philadelphia membership to re­ place Brother Stephen M. Bergeria, B179, as one of their two (2) elected members to our Union Tallying Com­ mittee. Absentee BaBots Under Article XIII, Section 3(e) of our Constitution, there are provisions for absentee ballots, and that section of our Constitution reads as follows: "(e) Full book members may re­ quest and vote an absentee ballot under the following circumstances: while such member is employed on a Union con­ tracted vessel and which vessel's sched­ ule does not provide for it to be at a port in which a ballot can be secured during the time and period provided for in Section 4(a) of this Article or is in a USPHS Hospital anytime dur­ ing the first ten (10^) days of the month of November of the Election Year. The member shall make a request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request shall contain a designation as to the ad­ dress to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be postmarked no later than 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election year, shall be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters and must be delivered no later than th6 25th of such November. The SecretaryTreasurer shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee ballot. The Secretary-Treasurer, if he de­ termines that such member is so eligible, he shall by the 30th of such November send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address so designated by such member, a "Ballot," after re­ moving the perforated numbered stub, together with the hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing, envelope addressed to the depository, except that printed on the face of such mailing en­ velope, shall be the words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instruc­ tions shall accompany such mailing to the member. If the Secretary-Treasurer determines that such member is ineli­ gible to receive such absentee ballot, he shall nevertheless send such member the aforementioned ballot with accompany­ ing material except that the mailing en­ velope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the face thereof the words "Challenged Absentee Ballot." The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep rec­ ords of .all of the foregoing, including the reasons for determining such mem­ ber's ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspection by full book mem­ Member's Name Sfafos Book No. Ballot bsned Date Maled 11/12/71 Challenged 11/29/71 Approved "#3- 11/29/71 Challenged S-1431 #4 11/29/71 Challenged • B-1393 #5 11/29/71 Challenged Frey, Charies J. FIDO #6 11/29/71 Challenged Flanagan, James C. F.108 #7 11/29/71 Challenged Ayler, Eugene A-364 #8 11/29/71 Challenged Bjerring, A. B-794 . #9 11/29/71 Challenged Bonser, Leo B-1193 Shirah, Charles S-309 Sheldrake, Peter D. S-1043 Sellman, Fred S. Bigner, James R. ' Of the aforementioned nine (9) bal­ lots issued, all were challenged with the exceptiton of ballot 2 that was issued to Charles Shirah, S-309, on November 29, 1971. However, in checking the mailing envelopes mailed to the Bank Depository, we did not find any en­ velope indicating that Brother Charles Shirah had returned his ballot. Leo Bonser, B-1193. Brother Bonser had originally requested, in an undated letter postmarked November 5, 1971, Anchorage, Alaska, that an absentee bal­ lot be forwarded to him. Under date of November 12, 1971, he was sent a Chal­ lenged Absentee Ballot by our Secre­ tary-Treasurer because Brother Bonser did not meet the requirements for an absentee ballot as given above in the excerpt from our Constitution (Article XIII, Section 3(e)), since he was not in a hospital, nor was he employed aboard a vessel. The Committee, in checking the record, upholds the Secretary-Treas­ urer's challenge on this ballot. In check­ ing the mailing envelopes received from the bank depository, your Committee finds that Brother Bonser's challenged absentee ballot has been received, but, based on the foregoing, your Committee has determined that he is not eligible to vote and as a result thereof it has not been counted. Absentee Bdiots numbered 3 tiiroa^ 8. Brother Charles A. Shirah, in an un­ dated letter, which was postmarked No­ vember 15, 1971, requested an Ab­ sentee Ballot, and also requested that Absentee Ballots be sent to the follow­ ing men whose names and book numbers follow: #1 ; #2 ' , quires that the request be postmarked not later than November 15th of the election year; also he was not aboard a ship or in a hospital. Your Union Tal­ lying Committee has ujffield the chal­ lenge of the Secretary-Treasurer. In checking the mailing envelopes received by the bank depository, we cannot find any evidence of Brother Bjerring having mailed in his Challenged Absentee Bal­ lot. However, your Union Tallying Com­ mittee, in checking the various rosters from the various Ports, found that Brother Bjerring had been issued ballot #613 in the Port of New York on No­ vember 29, 1971. Further, in checking the mailing envelopes mailed to the bank depository, we found the mailing envelope from Brother Bjerring that had been issued by the Port of New York, and we have counted it as a valid ballot cast. Challenges Your Committee, in dealing with the "Challenged" ballots, put in the "Chal-. lenged" category seven (7) valid ballots that had been postmarked after mid­ night, December 31 of the election year, based on Article XIII, Section 3(f) of our Constitution which reads as follows: "(f) All ballots to be counted, must be received by the depository no later than January 5th immediately subse­ quent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight, ~ December 31st of the election year." Peter D. Sheldrake, S-l()43 The following are the seven (7) names and . book numbers referred to above: Fred S. Sellman, S-1431 Basilio Bonefont, B-174 James Bigner, B-1393 Jerry L. Broaddus, B-414 Charles Frey, F-KX) Floyd W. Fritz, F-97 James Flanagan, F-108 Orlando Frezza, F-526 James Ayler, A-3()4 LeRoy Tracy Fansler, F-590 These men were issued Challenged Absentee Ballots numbered 3 through 8 by our Secretary-Treasurer on the basis of the fact that they had not requested the ballots themselves and, therefore, they did not comply with Article XIII, Section 3(e) of our Constitution. Your Committee has upheld the challenge of your Secretary-Treasurer and, in check­ ing the mailing envelopes received from the bank depository, cannot find any evidence of any of these Challenged Ab­ sentee Ballots having been submitted. Peter V. Hammel, H-567 Henry A. Bjnring, B-794. Brother Bjerring submitted to the SecretaryTreasurer's Office a request for an ab­ sentee ballot, by a letter dated Novem­ ber 19, 1971, which was also post­ marked November 19, 1971, Nanset, Norway. He was issued a Challenged Absentee Ballot by the Secretary-Treas­ urer because he was not eligible for. an absentee ballot under the terms of Ar­ ticle VIII, Section 3(e), wherein it re­ ^ Nicholas Leslie Pizzuto, P-646 The aforementioned ballots were not counted. Your Committee also received two (2) mailing envelopes which did not contain the signature of the voter, his printed name, or his book number on • the outside of the mailing envelope in the space provided for same. Wt were, therefore, unftle to check the dues standing of these two (2) voters and we have, as a result, placed these two (2) ballots in the "Challenged" category, and they have not been made a part of the count hereof. John Cole, C-8. Brother Cole was issued a challenged ballot, #419, in the Port of New York under the date of November 8, 1971. The person issuing the ballot did not give the details of their challenge to your Committee, but Seafarers Log �in checking the Union's records your Committee found that Brother John Cole is a pensioner and, as a result thereof, based on the action taken by the mem­ bership, he is not entitled to vote. The challenge of his ballot is upheld by this Committee and his ballot has not been • made a part of the count hereof. Dominick DIMaio, D-347. Brother DiMaio was issued a challenged ballot, #4124, in the Port of New Orleans on November 10, 1971. TTie Port of New Orleans challenged his right to vote on the basis of his not having his fourth quarter's dues paid. Your Union Tally­ ing Committee has checked the dues record maintained in Headquarters and cannot find any record of Brother Di­ Maio having paid his fourth quarter's dues for 1971, nor has he submitted proof to show that he was excused from such payment by reason of the provi­ sions of Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution. We, therefore, uphold the challenge of the Port of New Orleans in reference to Brother DiMaio, and his ballot has not been made a part of the count hereof. , Theodore Katros, K-324. Brother Katros was issued a challenged ballot, #6872, in the Port of San Francisco on November 8, 1971, His ballot was chal­ lenged by the Port of San Francisco be­ cause he did not have the 3rd and 4th quarters' dues for 1971 paid, due to the fact that he was supposedly hospi­ talized. However, your Committee was unable to find anything in the Union's records verifying the fact that he had been hospitalized. In the absence of find­ ing any verification of his hospitaliza­ tion, we have upheld the challenge of Brother Katros' ballot by the Port of San Francisco, and his ballot has not been made a part of the count hereof. James Lee, L-225. Brother Lee was issued challenged ballot #4024 on No­ vember 1, 1971, in the Port of New Or­ leans. The Port of New Orleans chal­ lenged Brother Lee's ballot on the basis of the fact that his dues were marked in his book in pencil and he did not have a dues receipt to substantiate same. However, your Committee, in checking the dues records maintained in Head­ quarters, finds that Brother Lee had his dues paid and was eligible to vote. We have not, therefore, upheld the chal­ lenge of the Port of New Orleans and have included his challenged ballot in the tally of this Committee. James Mardi, M-1630. Brother Marsh was issued challenged ballot #6608 on December 15, 1971 in the Port of Wil­ mington, California. On the roster sheet for the Port for the day, under "Com­ ments," they have placed the words, "Lost Book," but they did not indicate that his ballot had been challenged. However, it was received by your Com­ mittee in a "Challenged" mailing en­ velope and we can only assume that it was received in this manner because he did not have his book with him at the time he requested a ballot be issued to him. We have checked the dues records maintained in Headquarters and we find that Brother Marsh, at the time he was issued his challenged ballot on Decem­ ber 15, 1971, did not have the 3rd and 4th quarters' dues paid for 1971, and we have, therefore, upheld the chal­ lenged ballot that was issued by the . Port of Wilmington, California, and we have not made it a part of the tally. Gerald McCray, M-f474. Brother McCray was issued challenged ballot #4307 . on December 20, 1971 in the Port of New Orleans. The reason they gave for challenging Brother McCray's right to vote was that he did not have his book with him at the-time of voting. Your Committee, in checking the dues records maintained in Headquarters, finds that Brother McCray was eligible to vote and we have, therefore, made his challenged ballot a part of our tally. E. X. Riidiing» Jr., R-835. Brother Rushing was issued challenged ballot #6771 on November 2, 1971 in the Port of San Francisco, and his book number was indicated on the roster as being R-834. He was issued a challenged ballot because he did not have any proof of payment of the four quarters' dues for 1971. Your Committee, in checking the dues records maintained in Head­ quarters, finds that Brother Rushing had paid the four quarters' dues for 1971 in the Port of Jacksonville on February 5, 1971, but under the book number of R-835 and not R-834 as listed on the San Francisco roster. We have, there­ fore, declared his challenged ballot valid and made it a part of our tally. Cleveland Scott, S-1372. Brother Scott was issued challenged ballot #6801 on November 2, 1971 in the Port of San Francisco. His right to vote was challenged by the Port of San Fran­ cisco based on the fact that he had no evidence of having paid any dues in the year 1971, nor has he submitted proof to show that he was excused from such payment by reason of the provi­ sions of Article 111, Section 3 of the Constitution. Your Committee, in check­ ing the dues records maintained in Head­ quarters, finds no record of the pay­ ment of any dues for the year 1971 and we have, therefore, upheld the chal­ lenge of the Port of San Francisco and we have not made his ballot a part of the count hereof. Wilfred SchoenlNMn, S-241. Brother Schoenborn was issued ballot #3056 on November 23, 1971 in the Port of Jacksonville. In checking the dues rec­ ords maintained in Headquarters, we find that at the time of being issued his ballot. Brother Schoenborn was a pen­ sioner, and based on our Constitution and the action taken by our member­ ship, he was not entitled to a ballot. Your Union Tallying Committee has, therefore, challenged same and his ballot has not been made a part of the tally hereof. Michel Billo, B-947. Brother Billo was issued ballot #4186 on November 17, 1971 in the Port of New Orleans and then, on November 30, 1971, he was is­ sued ballot #4250 in the Port of New Orleans. In checking the mailing en­ velopes received by the bank depository, your Committee finds that Brother Billo has voted both ballots and mailed in both ballots. Since one of his ballots should be a valid ballot, we have taken the one that is postmarked with the earlier date, namely November 17, 1971, and tallied it as a valid ballot cast. His remaining mailing envelope that was received has been put with the chal­ lenged ballots and has not been made a part of the tally hereof. Sadak Wala^ W-688. The Port of New York issued ballot #246 to Brother Wala on November 1, 1971. On De­ cember 29, 1971, he was issued ballot #888 in the Port of New York. In checking the mailing envelopes received by the bank depository, your Committee finds that Brother Wala has voted both ballots and mailed in both ballots. Since one of his ballots should be a valid, bal­ lot^ we have taken the one that is post­ marked with the earlier date, namely November 1, 1971, and filled it as a valid ballot cast. His remaining mailing envelope that was received has been put with the challenged ballots and has not been made a part of the tally hereof. Russell A. Cobb, PB-42621. The Port of Norfolk on November 8, 1971 issued ballot #2826 to Russell Cobb, PB42621. Your Union Tallying Commit­ tee is unable to determine why the Port of Norfolk issued a ballot to Brother Cobb. In checking the mailing envelopes received by the bank depository, we find that Brother Cobb has submitted his bal­ lot and your Committee has challenged his ballot based on the fact that only full book members are allowed to vote and Brother Cobb was not a full book member at the time the ballot was is­ sued to him. Therefore, the ballot issued to him has not been made a part of our tally and it is the recommendation of your Committee that you concur in our action. General Challenges The following brothers had their bal­ lots challenged by your Union Tallying Committee. In checking the dues rec­ ords maintained in Headquarters, we were unable to find any record of their having paid the fourth quarter's dues for 1971, nor have they submitted proof to show that they were excused from such payment by reason of the provisions of Article 111, Section 3 of the Constitu­ tion: Name Walter G. Butterton Book No. B-510 Edmund Burnett B-1346 James F. Clarke C-219 Angel Cabrera C-485 Earl Chick C-1047 Joe J. Domino D-692 Edward Ezra E-274 Juan Guttirrez G-559 Clarence M. Houchins H-728 Kay D. Hagen H-938 Julian T. Lelinski L-497 Marvin N. Lambeth L-798 Louis Santiago Medina M-lOOl Paul Parsons P-851 Antonio Romero R-873 Jack C. Smith S-1596 Julius P. Thrasher T-187 Milton R. Williams W-857 Edward H. Yates Stephen Zaradcson Y-25 Z-9 Your Committee has challenged the ballots of the above named because they were not in good standing at the time of their being issued a ballot, nor had they submitted proof to show that they were excused from such payment by reason of the provisions of Article 111, Section 3 of the Constitution, and, as a result thereof, their ballots are not made a part of our tally. The following brothers had their bal­ lots challenged by your Union Tallying Committee. In checking the dues records maintained in Headquarters we found that at the time of their being issued a ballot they did not have their fourth quarter's dues for 1971 paid, nor had they submitted proof to show that they were excused from such payment by rea­ son of the provisions of Article 111, Section 3 of the Constitution. However, after having voted and prior to the end of the quarter, they did pay the fourth quarter's dues for 1971: Name Book No. Jose Cortez C-170 Sigilfredo B. Ferrer F-115 Haywood Green G-878 Luis Hernandez H-118 Charles L. Lester L-723 Ramon Morales M-313 Arturo Mariani, Jr. M-597 Dimas Mendoza M-960 Adan Quevedo Q-22 Juan Sanchez S-440 McDonald Slade S-1224 Luis Angel Vila V-8 Your Committee has challenged the ballots of the above named brothers on the basis given above, and, as a result thereof, their ballots are not made a part of our tally. Complainfs or Protests From Full Book Members Turned Over to Committee Pursuant to Constitutional Provisions— Article XIU, Section 4(e) The above Section 4(e) of our Con­ stitution provides as follows: "(e) Any full book member claiming a violation of the election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, shall within 72 hours of the occurrence of the claimed violation, notify the Sec­ retary-Treasurer at Headquarters, in writing, by certified mail, of the same, setting forth his name, book number and the details so that appropriate cor­ rective action if warranted may be taken. The Secretary-Treasurer shall ex­ peditiously investigate the facts concern­ ing the claimed violation, take such actiton as may be necessary if any, and make a report and recommendation, if necessary, a copy of which shall be sent to the member and the original shall be filed for the Union Tallying Committee for their appropriate action, report and recommendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be applicable to matters involv­ ing the Credentials Committee's action or report, the provisions of Article Xlll, Sections 1 and 2 being the pertinent pro­ visions applicable to such matters. "All protests as to any and all aspects of the election and balloting procedures or the conduct of the same, not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom mat­ ters involving the Credentials Commit­ tee's action or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately preced­ ing paragraph, but including the pro­ cedure and report of the Union Tallying Committee, shall be filed in writing by certified mail with the Secretary-Treas­ urer at Headquarters, to be received no later than the February 25th immedi­ ately subsequent to the close of the elec­ tion year. It shall be the responsibility of the member to insure that his writ­ ten protest is received by the SecretaryTreasurer no later than such February 25th. The Secretary-Treasurer shall for­ ward copies of such written protest to all ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The writ­ ten protest shall contain the full book member's name, book number, and all details constituting the protest." 1. Complaint or Protest Received by the Union from Brother John Cole, C-8. Certified Mail postmarked Yonkers, New York, dated November 9, 1971, as fol­ lows: "118 Hilltop Acres Yonkers, N.Y. 10704 Nov. 9, 1971 "Secretary-Treasurer A. Kerr, SlUNA-AGLlW District 675 Fourth Avenue, N.Y. 11232 Mr. Secretary-Treasurer: In your report at the July 6 meeting which you promised to have printed in the Log but the membership is still in the dark about, you cautioned the Cre­ dentials Committee to adhere strictly to constitutional requirements for candi­ dates, then recommended to blitz some 1800 long-standing memberships by tak­ ing voice and vote away from all pen­ sioners. With the precondition imposed on them that the majority vote is ac­ ceptable only when they acquiesce with Executive Board will, members sub­ mitted to the steam rollered report. Ob­ viously, Article XXlll, Section 3, is a hoax: "Notwithstanding anything to the contrary all regular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Un­ ion Constitutiton. 2. Majority vote of the members assembled." The "no voice, no vote" rule has been quoted to me sev­ eral times since, even to denying me access to meeting minutes so 1 could see it in print. Federal court decisions in 1964, 1965, and 1971, to which you were a party ordered my equity restored, yet you have stripped my book of all membership rights. Article XXIV, Sec- �tion 11 states: "ITie term 'full book' or 'full Union book' shall mean only an official certilScate issued as evidence of Union membership which carries with it complete rights and privileges of mem­ bership except as may be specifically constitutionally otherwise provided. The referendum vote required in Article XXIV to amend our constitution was never held in this instance. Expecting the man I sought to oppose on the bal­ lot to make an objective judgment on an illegally enforced discriminatory rule may seem naive on my part, but it's the only procedure available to me. Never­ theless due process should be something more than just going through motions. In the matter of my disqualification as a candidate, neither the Credentials Committee nor you responded to a sin­ gle argument I presented July 14 and September 4, respectively. Detoured from its proper place in the agenda— consideration of the Credentials Report —comment on my appeal was later re­ stricted to a summary motion to non­ concur. Even my disclosure that the Committee elected was constitutionally defective went unanswered. DiGiorgio and McCartney, who co-chaired the Au­ gust 2 meeting, were minding the store for Hall and Shepard junketing in Eu­ rope. When balloting for the sixth com­ mitteeman post ended in a tie, DiGiorgio goofed by hiring both, one to act as al­ ternate, the other to fill out the six. Mc­ Cartney read this in my appeal Septem­ ber 7, but neither he nor anyone else refuted the fact, not even Committee Chairman Rodriguez, who did a lot of self-righteous screaming at Rothman. In your October 4 reply to Rothman's ap­ peal, you passed off the seventh man quite casually. Small wonder you guard your doctored records as though they were privileged information. Ir\ My vote was challenged yesterday in defiance of Title IV, Section 401(e) of the Landrum-Griffin Act. Coupled with denial of equal opportunity for me to run for office, this total disfranchise­ ment invalidates your claim for a fair election. Knowing full well that your plural role—candidate, administrator— constitutes a conflict of interest, I still have no other choice than to request you to make a thorough investigation of my protest. Up to now, all your steward­ ship has proved is that the stacked con­ stitution applies only against the secondclass membership, ensuring foolproof shelter for the incumbent elite. Every last candidate on the offiical slate un­ erringly returns a victor, even the dead ones, as witness Marsh and Stewart in the 1968 balloting. With administrative foresight, such accidents are now guard­ ed against by the elimination of the write-in vote, the rank-and-filer's last hope to name his own leadership pref­ erences. Free election? No way! As to his protest concerning the ac­ tion of the Credentials Committee's Re­ port and membership action thereon, we have no authority to comment or report on the same in accordance with Union Constitutional Provisions Article XIII, Section 4(e) which is set forth above. 2. Complaints or Protests received by the Union from Brother Leo Cronsohn, C-801, comprising postcard from Mos­ cow, USSR dated October 31, 1971; an­ other postcard from Moscow dated No­ vember 7, 1971; another postcard from Moscow, USSR, dated November 11, 1971; and letter dated January 2, 1972, postmarked from Jacksonville, Florida. Such complaints or protests are as fol­ lows: Postcard dated October 31, 1971— Moscow, U.S.S.R. 'To—A1 Kerr S.I.U. 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 (U.S.A.) From—Leo Crmisohn P.O. Box 11516 Santurce, Puerto Rico Mr. Kerr, I will protest the S.I.U. Elec­ tion to you on the grounds that the 30 day rule regarding a member in good standing is most unreasonable!" Postcard dated November 7, 1971— Moscow, U.S.S.R. "To—A1 Kerr S.I.U. 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 (U.S.A.) Mr. Kerr, I will protest the S.I.U. elec­ tion to you on the grounds that the 30 day rule regarding a member in good standing is most unreasonable! Be then so advised. Signed/Leo Cronsohn, C-801 Santurce, Puerto Rico" Postcard dated November 11, 1971— Moscow, U.S.S.R. •To—A1 Kerr S.I.U. 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 (U.S.A.) Mr. Kerr, from Book C-801 Know that if you will not when I pro­ test the S.I.U. Election to you (on or about Jan. 1, 1972) then you wUl leave me no other alternative but to file a complaint with the Secretary of Labor. Be so advised. Signed/Leo Cronsohn, C-801" * Yours for a democratic SIU, s/ John Cole (C-8) P.S. Lines 3 and 4 of my appeal were disarranged in your Credentials Com­ mittee Report so as to distort the sense of my remarks. When you proofread the foregoing for the printer, exercise scru­ pulous care. s/ JC This member protests the receipt of a challenged ballot rather than a regular ballot and the action of the Credentials Committee Report and membership ac­ tion thereon. As stated previously in our report. Brother Cole is and was at the time he received his challenged ballot a member receiving a pension from the Seafarers Pension Plan, the union-management pension fund, to which Fund the Union is a party. In accordance with our Con­ stitution's provisions. Article III, Sectiton 2, second paragraph, the member­ ship prior to the voting in this election, determined that such pensioners should not have the right to vote in officers' election, although granted other rights. As a result, we recommend this aspect of his protest be rejected. Pfi£e 22 • * "P.O. Box 11516 Santurce, P.R. 00910 Letter dated January 2, 1972 Postmarked Jacksonville, Florida A1 Kerr Secretary-Treasurer S.I.U. Seafarers International Union 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York Sir: I hereby protest the 1971 S.I.U. Electiton b^ause I was disqualified ''be­ cause I was over thirty days in arrears in dues in the first quarter of 1969. I consequently believe that 30 day rule (rule) regarding a member in good standing is most unreasonable (unfair) for a working seaman. In other words if for some reason I don't pay my dues in time—now I am absolutely black­ balled from running for office (elective office) three years hence. This I believe is most unfair to the "working Seaman" and would only tend to always qualify the present—Ruling Union—officials. Again do I charge that this aforemen­ tioned 30 day rule regarding a member in good standing is most unreasonable and unfair to the working Seaman. I hereby urge you to act on my Protest Mr. Secretary-Treasurer. Thank You Most Kindly. In my letter to Paul Hall I wrote that no threats or intimidations will dissuade me from running for President. On my present ship a crewmember approached me in a friendly way and commenced to explain how powerful Paul Hall is, and that I should go talk to the man. This crewmember on my present ship the 5.5. Summit went out of his way to impress upon me that Mr. Hall is an extremely powerful man, and that I should go and talk to the man Paul Hall. There was even a hint of a job with the union. When I categorically stated that I did not want to talk to Paul Hall, and did not give a damn about a Job with the union, this same crewmem­ ber bluntly told me "That if I become to much of a problem, they would elim­ inate me." This same crewmember re­ peated this same threat to me several more times. I ignored the threats, and attempts to intimidate me. When this crewmember saw that I could not be in­ timidated he completely ceased talking to me, and embarked on a campaign to undermine me behind my back. He also was present when I was called a com­ munist, also when my back was turned. It is common knowledge that I go to Russia for sports, and sports alone. Yet I am branded a commie because I won't cooperate with Paul Hall. I have been a walking target since 1961 since that time I have been many times threatened with murder and may­ hem can't these people get it straight that you can't scare or intimidate me. If I die, I die, I'm a fatalist, and what­ ever will be will be. So please stop these threats—they only bore me to death. Mr. Secretary Treasurer I again urge you to act upon my Protest of the 1971 S.I.U. election. Thanking you most kindly—I remain Sincerely, Signed/Leo Cronsohn, C-801 Leo Cronsohn C-801 A copy of this letter is being sent to the Secretary of Labor by registered mail. Be then so advised." Brother Cronsohn's corresjxsndence protests the action of the Credentials Committee's report and membership ac­ tion thereon." We have no authority to comment or report on the same in ac ­ cordance with the Union's Constitution­ al provisions Article XIII, Section 4(e) set forth above. Brother Cronsohn's most recent let­ ter, the above letter dated January 2, 1972, in addition to protesting the ac­ tion of the Credentials Committee's Re­ port and membership action thereon, also claims alleged threats to or intimi­ dation upon him to dissuade him from running for office. In reply to his letter, the Union wrote him as follows: January 5, 1972 "REGISTERED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Leo Cronsohn P.O. Box 11516 Santurce, Puerto Rico 00910 Re: SIUNA-AGLIWD Election of Offi­ cials—1972-1975 Dear Sir and Brother: Your letter dated January 2, 1972 constituting protest of the above elec­ tion is acknowledged. The same will be handled in accordance with the consti­ tutional provisions. I note, however, in your letter a mat­ ter alleged by you, unrelated to the above election. You state that a crew­ member made threats to you, and at­ tempted to intimidate you. We view this allegation as a serious matter and which of necessity requires an appropriate in­ vestigation. In order for this office to conduct its investigation and to secure all the facts and make them available to the mem­ bership, request is herewith made that you forward to us the name of this al­ leged crewmember and the time and date when this alleged conduct took place, including the vessel upon which the same allegedly occurred. I further request that you send to me the names of any other crewmembers aboard this vessel who may have witnessed or heard the alleged conduct which you set forth in your letter. I shall expect your reply as to the above requested information as soon as possible so that the appropriate investi­ gation may get underway without delay. Fraternally, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAGLIWD s/ A1 Kerr Secretary-Treasurer" AK:mp As we noted above, the Credentials Committee's Report, adopted by the membership, found him not qualified for office and that is why he was not on the ballot and so not running, and alleged threats or intimidation, therefore, could not possibly be the basis for him not being a candidate. We note further, for the membership's information, the Un­ ion's letter dated January 5, 1972 to Brother Cronsohn seeking information from him so as to conduct an investiga­ tion of his allegations and we assume and anticipate that the Secretary-Treas­ urer will timely advise the membership as to the results. By reason of all of the above, we find no basis for any of the complaints or protests filed, and so recommend. COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 4(B) OF THE UNION CONSTITUTION During the period of time in which the Union Tallying Committee was in operation, several discrepancies in the conduct of the election have occurred, but none of which would change the outcome of any job on the ballot. How­ ever, for the benefit of the member­ ship, we are listing them, port by port where possible, as follows. Your Committee, in checking the mailing envelopes against the dues standing of our membership, prior to the opening of the mailing envelopes, found that we had sixty-seven (67) mailing envelopes which contained the members' hand-written signature and his printed name, but which did not contain the members' book numbers in the space provided on the mailing envelope. Your Committee determined from Union records the book numbers of these mem­ bers and verified against the dues rec­ ords of the Union that they were en­ titled to vote. Based on the foregoing, the ballots of these members were count­ ed as valid ballots cast. Again, it is the recommendation of your Union Tallying Committee that you concur in our ac­ tion. New Ywk On November 1, 1971, the Port of New York issued ballot #246 to S. Wala, W-688. On December 29, 1971, the Port of New York issued ballot #888 to S. Wala, W-688. The only rea­ son that your Union Tallying Committee can account for this happening, is that when Brother Wala was issued his first ballot, possibly the Port of New York failed to stamp the member's book indi­ cating that he had already voted. Your Committee has dealt with this situation under the heading of "Challenges." On November 2, 1971, the Port of New York issued ballot #291 to C. Seafarers Log �Elliott, showing his book number as F261, when it should have been E-261. On December 2, 1971, the Port of New York issued ballot #659 to J. Barbaccia, showing his book number as D-708, when it should have been B-708. Your Committee has counted these ballots as valid ballots issued, as the errors involved were only either errors of transpositions of numbers or incor­ rect letter designations, and we rec­ ommend that you concur in our action. t ' \ I In addition to the foregoing discrep­ ancies, the Port of New York on its roster of December 24, 1971, failed to fill in the name of the Port on the roster in the space provided for same. Your Committee has counted the ballots that were issued in the Port of New York on December 24, 1971 as valid ballots in this respect since the ballot numbers on the roster in question were reconciled with the stubs of the ballots that were charged to the Port of New York. Again, it is the recommendation of your Union Tallying Committee that you con­ cur in our action. Phiiadeiplila On November 3, 1971, the Port of Philadelphia issued ballot #1729 to E. Oquendo, showing his book number as Q-7, when it should have been 0-7. On December 4, 1971, the Port of Philadel­ phia issued ballot #1772 to V. Do­ mingo, showing his book number as D611, when it should have been D-616. Your Committee has counted these bal­ lots as valid ballots issued as the errors made were either errors only of transpbsition of numbers, incorrect book numbers or incorrect letter designation, and your Committee recommends to the membership that you concur in our ac­ tion. In addition to the foregoing discrep­ ancies, the Port of Philadelphia on its rosters of December 17, 1971 and De­ cember 28, 1971, failed to fill in the name of the Port on the rosters- in the space provided for same. Your Com­ mittee has counted the ballots that were issued in the Port of Philadelphia on these dates as valid ballots in this re­ spect, since the ballot numbers on the rosters in question were reconciled with, the stubs of the ballots that were charged to the Port of Philadelphia. Again, it is the recommendation of your Union Tallying Committee that you con­ cur in our action. Baltimore 'I. • On November 29, 1971, the Port of Baltimore issued ballot #2177 to B. Hughes, showing his book number as H-715, when it should have been H-714. On December 31, 1971, the Port of Baltimore issued ballot #2261 to R. Cunningham, showing his book number as C-1164, .when it should have been C-1165. Your Committee has counted these ballots as valid ballots issued as the errors made were either errors only of transposition of numbers, incorrect book numbers or incorrect letter desig­ nation, and your Committee recom­ mends to the membership that you con­ cur in our action. Norfolk Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various rosters, found that the Port of Norfolk had dated its roster November 4, 1971, when it should have been December 4, 1971. Your Commit­ tee has counted the ballots that were issued in the Port of Norfolk on this date as having been issued under date of December 4, 1971, as valid ballots in Uiis respect since the ballot numbers on the roster in question were reconciled with the stubs of the ballots that were charged to the Port of Norfolk, and the roster was received in an envelope bear­ ing the postmark date of December 4, 1917. Again, it is the recommendation of your Union Tallying Committee that you concur in our action. Tampa Your Committee, in checking the stubs of the used ballots mailed by the various Ports to the bank depository, has determined that there was one stub missing, the stub of ballot #3156, which had been issued by the Port of Tampa on December 16, 1971 to Alberto Yado, Y-11. In checking the mailing envelopes received by the bank depository, we found an envelope for Brother Yado and have, therefore, determined that he was given his opportunity to vote and used same, and it is the opinion of your Com­ mittee that although the stub of the bal­ lot issued to him is missing, that his ballot be counted as a valid ballot is­ sued. It is the recommendation of your Union Tallying Committee that you con­ cur in our action. Mobile The Port of Mobile, on its rosters dated November 20, 1971 and December 23, 1971, failed to fill in the name of the Port in the space provided for same. Your Committee has counted the ballots that were issued in the Port of Mobile on these dates as valid ballots in this respect, since the ballot numbers on the rosters in question were reconciled with the stubs of the ballots that were charged to the Port of Mobile. Again, it is the recommendation of your Union Tallying Committee that you concur in our action. New Orleans On November 5, 1971, the Port of New Orleans issued ballot #4099 to Paul R. Turner, showing his book num­ ber as P-207, when it should have been T-207. Your Committee has counted this ballot as a valid ballot issued as the er­ ror made was only an error of incorrect letter designation, and your Committee recommends to the membership that you concur in our action. In addition to the foregoing discrep­ ancy, the Port of New Orleans, on its rosters of December 21, 1971 and De­ cember 28, 1971, failed to fill in the name of the Port on the rosters in the space provided for same. Your Com­ mittee has counted the ballots that were issued in the Port of New Orleans on these dates as valid ballots in this re­ spect, since the ballot numbers on the rosters in question were reconciled with the stubs of the ballots that were charged to the Port of New Orleans. Again, it is the recommendation of your Union Tallying Committee that you concur in our action. Honstmi On its roster of November 5, 1971, the Port of Houston issued ballots which were numbered consecutively from 5466 through 5474. The next ballot issued— which is also the last ballot issued for the day—is numbered 5775 instead of 5475. The roster for the next day's is­ suance of ballots—^November 6th— shows the first ballot number as being 5476. Based on this information, your Committee has determined that on the roster of November 5th, the person is­ suing the ballots made a mistake in writ­ ing the number of the last ballot issued, since the next day's roster shows the first ballot issued as #5476, indicating that the last ballot issued for the pre­ vious day's voting was and should have been #5475. Your Committee has counted the ballots that were issued in the Port of Houston on November 5th, 1971 as valid ballots in this respect since the ballot numbers on the roster in ques­ tion were reconciled with the stubs of the ballots that were submitted by the Port for the day, with the exception of ballot #5775 qarried on the roster, for which the stub #5475 was submitted. Again, it is the recommendation of your Union Tallying Committee that you con­ cur in our action, The Port of Houston on its roster of November 11, 1971, issued ballots #5524 and #5525 and, on the same roster, opposite ballots #5526 and #5527 showed the date as November 17, 1971. However, after having checked the roster and the stubs mailed in for the date of November 11, 1971, your Com­ mittee has determined that the proper date for the issuance of ballots #5524 through #5527 was and should be No­ vember 11, 1971. Your Committee has counted the ballots that were issued in the Port of Houston bearing ballot num­ bers 5524 throu^ 5527 as valid ballots having been issued on November 11, 1971, and as valid ballots in this re­ spect, since the ballot numbers on the roster in question were reconciled with the stubs of the ballots that were charged to the Port of Houston. Again, it is the recommen4ation of your Union Tallying Committee that you concur in our rec­ ommendation. On November 17, 1971, the Port , of Houston issued ballot #5566 to E. C. Cooper, showing his book number as C-1047, when it should have been C1050. Your Committee has counted this ballot as a valid ballot issued, as the error made was only an error of incor­ rect book number, and your Committee recommends that you concur in our ac­ tion. Wflmington On the roster dated November 15, 1971 for the Port of Wilmington, a note was printed in <MI the roster itself, which reads as follows: "11/15/71—On this date, 11/15/71, in error the carbcm paper for the Roster Sheets was placed wrong, skip­ ping the Bank Copy and leaving two (2) Secretary-Treasurer's copies. From the Port of Wilmington on this date, the bank will be mailed a Roster Sheet as usud, except it will be a Roster Sheet marked 'Secretary-Treas­ urer's Copy.' Signed/ G. A. Brown, Port Agent, Wilmington." Since which copy of the roster "goes to the bank and which copy goes to the Secretary-Treasurer is really only for ad­ ministrative purposes—since the same information is contained on all ccq>ies— your Committee has counted the ballots that were issued in the Port of Wilming­ ton on November 15, 1971 as valid bal­ lots issued in this respect, since the bal­ lot numbers on the roster in question were reconciled with the stubs of the ballots that were charged to the Port of Wilmington. Again, it is the recom­ mendation of your Union Tallying Com­ mittee that you concur in our action. San Fhmcisco On November 13, 1971, the Port of San Francisco issued ballot #6956 to C. Nelson, showing his book number as N-626, when it should have been N262. On Etecember 29, 1971, the Port of San Francisco issued ballot #7244 to U. Toomson, •showing his book number as T-486, when it should have been T482. Your Committee has counted these ballots as valid ballots issued, as the errors involved were only transpositicms of numbers, and your Committee recom­ mends to the membership that you con­ cur in our action. Seattle Your Union Tallying Committee, in checking the various rosters, found that the Port of Seattle had two rosters show­ ing the date of December 17, 1971, which is a Friday. It also had a roster dated December 16th, which is a Thurs­ day, and a roster dated December 20th, which is a Monday. When the Commit­ tee checked the ballots that had been is­ sued on Thursday, December 16th and on Monday, December 20th, the num­ bers in between were contained on the two rosters dated December 17th, a Friday. Since December 18th was a Saturday—a day on which ballots should have been issued— your Committee has determined that since all of the ballot numbers on the aforementioned rosters were numbered consecutively, that one df the two rosters dated December 17, 1971 should actually have been dated December 18, 1971. Your Committee has counted the ballots that were issued in the Port of Seattle on the rosters both dated December 17, 1971 as valid bal­ lots issued in this respect, since the bal­ lot numbers on the rosters in question were reconciled with the stubs of the ballots that were charged to the Port of Seattle. Again, it is the reconunendation of your Union Tallying Committee that you concur in our action. San Juan, Pnerto Rko On November 1, 1971, the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico issued ballot #8003 to B. Cortez, showing his book number as G-126 on the roster, when it should have been C-126. Your Com­ mittee has counted this ballot as a valid ballot issued as the error involved was only an incorrect letter designation and your Committee recommends to the membership that you concur in our ac­ tion. Yokohama, Japan On November 17, 1971, the Port of Yokohama, Japan issued Ballot #8411 to D. Robinson, showing his book num­ ber as G-615 on the roster, when it should have been R-615. Your Com­ mittee has counted this ballot as a valid ballot issued, as the error involved was only an incorrect letter designation, and your Conunittee Recommends to the membership that you concur in our ac­ tion. CONCLUSION This Report is unanimous, there be­ ing no dissents, therefore under the pro­ visions of Article XIII, Section 4(f) of the present Constitution, this closing Re­ port must be accepted as final. It is the unanimous Report of this Union Tallying Conunittee that the Con­ stitutional Amendment has been ap­ proved by a majority of the valid bal­ lots cast as per the result of the Refer­ endum conducted during the period of November 1 through December 31, 1971. By the terms of Article XV, Secticm 3, and in forwarding two (2) copies of this Report to the Secretary-Treasurer, we are hereby notifying the Secretary-Trq^urer that the Amendment has been ap­ proved by a majority of the valid bdlots cast. The ofiicial tally of this Committee is annexed hereto and made a part of this Report. Subject to the ^propriate ac­ tion of the membership at the "Election Report Meetings," it represents the basis for the action called for in Article XIII, Section 6 of the Constitution. Dated: January 21, 1972 Joseph Powers, Book No. P-383 Chairman Elected in the Port of New York Ji»eph Brooke, Book No. B-10 Elected in the Port of Philadelphia Paul Garland, Book No. G-638 Elected in the Port of Baltimore Theodore "Beau" James, Book No. J-153 Elected in the Port of Houston George Annls, Book No. A-230 Elected in the Port of New Orleans Bernard Bums, Book No. B-1178 Elected in the Port of Mobile Eddie Parr, Book No. P-1 Elected in the Port of New York John KeDy, Book No. K-239 Elected in the Port of Philadelphia Elmer Kent, Book No. K-243 Elected in the Port of Baltimore Winon E. Walker, Book No. W-619 Elected in the Port of Houston Albert RIchoux, Boo^t R-261 Elected in the Port of New Orleans Henry Peterson, Book No. P-643 Elected in the Port of Mobile Page 23 �Total Votes New York Joint Patrolman 2,918* Ted Babkowski, B-1 2,923* Jack Bluitt, B-15 2,951* Angus Campbell, C-217 2,886* Eugene Dakin, D-9 2,905* Luige lovino, I-II Pasquale (Pat) Marinelli, M-462 2,872* 2,952* George McCartney, M-948 2,912* Frank Mongelli, M-1111 2,885* Keith Terpe, T-3 2,936* Steve (Zubovich) Troy, T-485 2,740 No Votes Voids 410 Total 32,290 OFFICIAL TALLY SHEET FOR ELECTION OF Philadeiphia Agent John F. Fay, F-363 No Votes Voids Total 1972-1975 OFFICERS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT • FJ.F/TI'Kn Pftsidait Paul Hall, H-1 No Votes Voids Total Total Votes 3,115* 76 38 3,229 Executive Yice-Preddent Cal Tanner, T-1 No Votes Voids itiifri'xm-I Total - 3,010» 181 38 3,229 Secretary-Treasurer A1 Kerr, K-7 No Votes Voids total 3,031* 160 38 3,229 Vice-President in Charge of extracts and Contract Enforcement Robert A. Matthews, M-1 3,023* No Votes 168 Voids 38 Total 3,229 Vice-President in Charge the Aflantic Coast Earl Shepard, S-2 No Votes Voids Total Vice-President in Charge of the jGulf Coast Lindsey J. Williams, W-1 No Votes Voids Total • ..V, 3,022* 169 38 3,229 3,030* 161 38 3,229 Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters J. A1 Tanner, T-12 No Votes Voids Total 2,963* 228 38 3,229 Headquarters Representatives Frank Drozak, D-22 Leon Hall, Jr., H-125 William W. Hall, H-272 Edward X. Mooney, M-7 No Votes Voids Total 2,942* 2,937* 2,937* 2,999* 937 164 12,M6 New York Port Agent Josei^ DiGiorgio, D-2 No Votes Voids Total Page 24 2,857* 337 35 3,229 2,942* 264 23 3,229 Philade^[diia Jidnt Patrolman Albert (Al) Bernstein, B-3 Belarmino (Bennie) Gonzalez, G^ No Votes Voids Total 2,925* 565 46 6,458 Baltimore Agent Rexford Dickey, D-6 No Votes Voids Total 2,979* 226 24 3,229 Baltimore Jidnt Patrolman W. Paul Gonsorchik, G-2 Tony Kastina, K-5 Robert Pomerlane, P-437 Benjamin Wilson, W-217 No Votes Voids Total MoUle Agent Louis Neira, N-1 No Votes Voids Total Mobile J(dnt Patrolman Harold J. Fischer, F-1 Robert L. Jordan, J-I E. B. "Mac" McAuley, M-20 William J, Morris, M-4 No Votes Voids Total 2,922* 2,970* 2,934* 2,900* 2,937* 1,079 96 12,916 2,944* 262 23 3,229 2,953* 2,944* 2,953* 2,939* 1,027 100 12,916 New Orleans Agent C. J. "Buck" Stephens, S-4 No Votes Voids Total 2,986* 218 25 3,229 New Orleans Joint Patrol Thomas E. Gould, G-267 Louis Guarino, G-520 Herman M. Troxclair, T-4 Stanley Zeagler, Z-60 No Votes Voids Total 2,963* 2,935* 2,922* 2,914* 1,078 104 12,916 Houston Agoit Paul Drozak, D-180 No Votes Voids Total 2,976* 228 25 3,229 Houston Joint Patrolman "Pete" Drewes, D-177 Roan Lightfoot, L-562 Franklin Taylor, T-180 Robert F. "Mickey" Wilbum, W-6 No Votes Voids Total 2,964* 1,056 104 12,916 Detroit Agent Frank (Scottie) Aubusson, A-8 No Votes Voids Total 2,864* 339 26 3,229 2,930* 2,942* 2,920* Proposition to Make San Francisco a Constitutionar Port YES 2,982* NO 73 No Votes 153 Voids 21 Total 3,229 r. Constitutional Report In Accordance with Article XIII. Section 4(e) As to Protests Concerning Officers' Election Received Subsequent to Report of the Union Tallying Committee The following report was presented to SIU membership meetings in Constitu­ tional ports in March. In each case, the membership concurred and accepted the report. Under our Constitution, Article XIII, Section 4(e), all protests as to any and all aspects of Officers' election and ballot­ ing procedures for conduct of the same, not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding there­ from matters protesting the action of the Credentials Committee's Report and membership action thereon, are required to be filled in writing, certified mail, with the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters to be received not later than February 25, 1972. The Union Tallying Committee's Re­ port including a report by the SecretaryTreasurer on complaints or protests re­ ceived up to the date of the report dated January 21, 1972, was sent to all Ports thereafter for posting and membership examination and has been so posted since its mailing, and to be read and acted upon by the membership at the March, 1972 membership meetings in the Constitutional Ports. On January 26, 1972, our SecretaryTreasurer, Al Kerr, died. At the Febru­ ary, 1972 membership meetings, the President, as constitutionally provided, reported that he designated me to carry out the remaining constitutional duties of the Secretary-Treasurer relative to this Officers' election. The only remain­ ing duty is to report pursuant to Article XIII, Section 4(e) to the membership for their action, on election protests received from members up to February 25, 1972 and not previously acted upon by the Union Tallying Committee or our late Secretary-Treasurer prior to his death. Two such communications have been re­ ceived. 1. Leo Cronsohn, C-801 In our late Secretary-Treasurer's re­ port which is contained in the Union Tallying Committee's Report to be read at the March, 1972 membership meet­ ings prior to this report, our late Secre­ tary-Treasurer set forth the facts relative to this Brother's protest. Furthermore, because of the nature of Brother Cronsohn's allegations, and although they were not election protests, our late Secretary-Treasurer, by letter dated Jan­ uary 5, 1972, requested further informa­ tion. Apparently in reply to such letter. Brother Cronsohn sent the following letter to me and received by the Union on February, 14, 1972: "I'm writing this letter because you have always been fair to me. I trust you. I also trust Bffi Hall because he has also been fair to me. When I last saw you you practical had me convinced about not going thrm^ with my appeal to the Secretary of Labor. Like you said why should I, the innocent, suffer because some S.I.U. officials are stupid, and also don't do their job. I figured you'd been nice to me by helping me get the SS SUMMIT, so maybe FU forget about everything, but my experiences ON THE SUMMIT convinced me that I was wrong. From the very beginning the harassment began. The Chief Steward Williams told me that "he knew all about me from the Hall." Williams, the Chief Steward, also told me that they told him I had a Black Belt. But that he was a Razor man, Williams, the Chief Steward flatly told me that he "was an expert with a Razor." All this was completely unprovoked. The Chief Steward, Wil­ liams, just started telling me all this from the very beginning. The Baker Hendry Connolly (Henry Connolly) is the one who came to me with the tlveats mentioned in my letter to Al Kerr. The baker, Mr. Connolly is the one who bluntly told me that if I became too much of a problem "they would eliminate me." The baker is also the one that went around telling members of the crew on the SS SUMMIT that I was a communist. He told many crew members on the SS SUMMIT that I was a communist. I go to Russia for sports not politics, yet I'm branded a commie. Why? This and even more sickness. Younger crew members on the SUMMIT just out of Pihey Point a year or so (teenagers to be exact) came to me and told me that they were told to watch out for me that I was a fag and would try to make them. They also said that they were told that the only reason I go to the Gym was to see naked men and young boys where I was reputed to look at their genitals (penises) with pleasure and also I was supposed to make a date with these men or young boys and take them to a hotel. In other words, according to certain sources, on the SUMMIT, the only reason I was supposed to go to the gym was for homo­ sexual reasons. Well you can't get tough from checking naked boys in the show­ ers. Consequently, I must be a pushover so why don't some of these rough and tumble assholes meet me on the mat or in the street anywhere. They can even have a baseball bat or knife. Then they can call me fag (homosexual) to my face. Maybe they will leam that the real reason I go to the gym is to wrestle, play Judo and Russian Sambo (USSR Soviet self defence). Yes, Joe, they (these rough and tumble goons) will learn from their painful experience that the real reason I go to the gym is to wrestle, play Judo and Russian Sambo. "Now you know how I was provoked again and again into reacting and going through with my appeal to the Secretary of Labor. I don't know who sent Con­ nolly to threaten me but someone at the hall (a Union official) did and who from the hall passed out the rumor to the younger teenage members that I was a homo (fag) and that all the young boys should watch out for me because I was a real queer. Who, or which SIU union official is behind all these threats, harrassments, provocations, etc. Yes Joe that's the one to really blame for what's to be. Any way you're still my friend and maybe if you or Bill Hall ran the Union all this would of never happened who knows. Because some SIU official really wants me to go through with this. So who ever he is he's got his wish, because I'm going to the Secretary of Labor with my complaint (appeal). "Well that's all for now. Except that I'm sorry because your fair and I have to now go through with this. Your friend as Always Leo Cronsohn, C-801 c/o General Delivery Santa Monica, California 90406 On February 18, 1972 when the SS Summit appeared in the New York area, I caused an investigation to be made as directed by our late SecretaryTreasurer in his letter of January 5, 1972, sent to Brother Cronsohn. In con­ nection with such investigation, the fol­ lowing signed statements were given by crew members, including Brothers Con­ nolly and Williams, who are mentioned Seafarers Lot . �in Brother Crorisohn's letter received by the Union on January 14, 1972. "I have been the 2nd Cook and Baker on the SS SUMMIT since Dec. 13, 1972. I had no communication with Leon Cronsohn while he was a member of the crew other than that necessary to the performance of my job. Except when I first joined the ship he showed me a letter he sent to the Union and the Dept. of Labor. "I don't know of an instance while Leon Cronsohn was aboard this vessel, where he was threatened or intimidated by anyone in the crew. Signed/ Henry Connolly C-37 [i 1/ i "Have been A.B. and deck delegate since Dec. 27, 1971. I heard no one threaten Leon Cronsohn on this ship. Signed/James W. Davis, D-310 "I have been Chief Steward on the SS Summit since December 10, 1971. Leo Cronsohn BR utility and I shipped together on the same call. We ''ll came aboard together and worked in :^-^rfect harmony for 2 months there was nevtr a bad word spoken or nor a quarrel this man I thought did a very .nice job at B.R. We always was on very friendly term. He came to me about 6 hours before sailing from Jacksonville, I^a. Statement that he had hurt his back, and was going to the Hospital to see if he could continue to work. He came back saying he would have to get off the ship as he had an unfit for duty slip. But on my word of honor this man did not have a cross or friction with me or any man on this crew. Signed/ Thomas Williams Steward W-250" "I have been the Bosun and Ships Chairman on the SS Summit since Dec. 9, 1971. I don't know of anytime where anybody threatened or intimidated Leo Crons(An. He never came to me at any­ time to make any such complaint about the crew members on this ship. Signed/ Jose L. El. Gonzales Book G 812" « * • * "I have been on the SS Summit as an oiler since Dec. 13, 1972. I don't know of any instances where anybody threatened Leo Cronsohn. He never ever mentioned any threats to me and I've rode the bus with him several times when we leave the ship. Signed/ John W. Polaski P-2" « * * « From the foregoing it js clear that there is a wide discrepancy between Brother Cronsohn's statements and what the other crew members state. In effect there is a completely opposite story. Equally, there are substantial differ­ ences in the contents of Brother Cron­ sohn's two letters, the first of which at­ tributes statements made by SUMMIT crew members to requests or suggestions of a named official, whereas in Brother Cronsohn's most recent letter, he at­ tributes such requests or suggestions to an unknown "they." It is clear that under this posture there is a serious question as to veracity. Most significant, Uiere is no evidence that any officer or Union repre­ sentative engaged in any improper con­ duct. However, of equal significance is the fact that, as our late Secretary-Treasurer reported, the reason Brother Cronsohn was not on the ballot was because he was not eligible for office as found by the Credentials Committee and the membership. Nor has Brother Cronsohn been prevented from filing any election protest as witness his very own corre­ spondence. For the reasons stated by our late Secretary-Treasurer and by reason of the foregoing facts, I find no basis for any of Brother Cronsohn's complaints or protests and I so recommend. 2. John Cole, C-8 The following letter was received from Brother Cole on February 22, 1972: "118 Hilltop Acres Yonkers, N.Y. 10704 Feb. 19, 1972 "Secretary-Treasurer A. Kerr SIUNA-AGLIWD, 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 Mr. Secretary-Treasurer: The District's entire slate was actually returned a winner September 7, 1971, because that was the day your Creden­ tials Conunittee sharks reported back that they had finished off every inde­ pendent candidate. In order that "the trip to the polls would not wholly be unmeaningful, a long-overdue amend­ ment was added to the ballot raising Frisco to the status of a constitutional port. "A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot." The hoax which you characterized as the balloting process in November and December was no election at all; it was a self-serving plebiscite enabling you to legitimize the claim that there had been the form of voting. A federal court order May 21, 1971, permanently enjoined you and your colleagues to restore me to membership in the Union. Contemptuous of the law on July 6, 1971, you vindictively divest­ ed all 1800 pensioners of their preroga­ tive to participate in Union affairs so as to keep me from challenging you on the ballot. Although your recommenda­ tion was concurred in by less than 10% of the members assembled at the half dozen ports in July, your no-\'oice vote for pensioners amendment was never subsequently presented to the overall membership for ratification in a secret ballot referendum. When I asked your polling committee of Bluitt and C^pbell—^repeat candidates themselves in your machine—to show me the specific constitutional clause in black and white, they stalled me for an hour pretending to search through Union bylaws while Agent Digiorgio went after the policy ruling that eventually gave me the chal­ lenged ballot we all knew to be worth­ less. My November 9th protest to you. iiil ' :r. . as the court of last resort in our Districts election machinery has yet to be ac­ knowledged. This suspension of your appellate function at its vital point indi­ cates you always intended arbitrarily exercising power as administrator of the election wiflHHit Impartulity so as to assure the slate's uninterrupted return to office for another term. There was no need to get so uptight however, ^ce I never did pose a threat to your com­ fortable way of life. From a long-standing failure to ex­ plain why only incumbent candidates are grant^ immunity for incapacity to the recent exclusion of all grassroots nominees, your official conduct has been highly irregular. The constitution was weighted unequally to cheat rank-andfilers of their intraunion political aspira­ tions. The Tallying Committee, which was on the Union payroll for two months at standby rates plus all living and travel­ ling expenses, never found time to send me constitutional proof for disallowing my vote. From first to last, your double standard election was fraudulent. Not having received any of the 1972 Sea­ farers' Logs. I request that you forward a copy of the Election Report for study so I can complete my homework for the test case coming up. Yours for a democratic SIU, Signed/ John Cole (C-8) Feb. 19, 1972 It is to be noted that in our late Secretary-Treasurer's report to be read at the March, 1972 membership meetings, he dealt with Brother Cole's correspond­ ence containing similar protests and reconunended, for reasons set forth there, that Brother Cole's protest be re­ jected. I find in Brother Cole's latest correspondence no basis to differ with our late Secretary-Treasurer's recom­ mendation. I therefore recommend, for the same reasons set forth by our late SecretaryTreasurer, that Brother Cole's protest be rejected. Fraternally snbmhfed, Joseph DIGimgio �1 ' - SlU Arrivals 1Li.'^So"*Tl~ ' .- . B<ifii«.fte cwnnoii'liiif^ Swrfaretg lu*' mm: 1^1^ dM ta bring it i» ^nblie rile* Ibe t4ig lt ia^fprii^^:«iMtribiriioos;/rffiwri';{^:lieedbni^ b p^em wiH^big: tb be priri&iwd. Addctmi contrilwrfie^ to flie Seafarers A'' ;S@amafiV'':^®y®r€9i _ IISp -^Asvpnce 11% 'H ,f V I ask Thee 1^ f Let me for lliee tiEiis life Hve. PS« iny !!p^ Hiy hc^y cross be n^ g^iklliig li^t And dear Loiri if ft be E^«p me stroog and free ftdk iO. t Watch o*er my fi^y while Tm ^ se% To my childrea X^rd a faUKr te. Ill abseiice comfort Ibrovide for her and light h^ life. . Good-voyage may this ve^l '-'Ir • Return me safe to fae^. Finally Lord if Fm lost «ft ^keep me throu^ •'• ,r.^ . . .• .. -, ; p.: .:;: -?^2^.'i.sK'-.-- ' • • • •.;,'.,^>:''.v-.; V-.-.:/."-P Do I Love You? like the start and lilre the sifh and the modn above Gives life and light to the ^ft of one, my love Qmosure of thoughts when at your picture I look alone Speaks to me of the days when you are far away and gone Amidst the qiuetness of night—HOT the tunnoil the day Only your pr^raice is \riian I am mcst happy and gsy The quintessence at words that bespeaks your rtien This dungemi is sanctuary for me alrme to attain And to fbel die serene space as I walk and wmidbr The innermost feelings of tmes beloved shrtender Not to wake in fear of pain arid a heart frit lostl ^ The ories precious thing the heart possesses nmstP p R is in you alone that I find my h^ not forsric^l I The trust of your arms around me truly ft tmveir fmgptten When your faith 1 see in evmy demeaiutf of your words spoken I am not free to let my words astray as this moment has tt^rii As a token ooe in love with hft iieyer miding giatibi^ With his own way of thinking in tft siibliiiie atfiSde I You are with your emotions wh^ you are presented When I lode at your picture altme t feel not resCTted T can see your kn« inost i»ofomid in yc^ \* Your fear ft lc«t in your rinirerity (^1^ Which ft Thine most passionate—of Virtue. ;,v Wiliinm Noifiri The Seas Are My Bpitiie Oh, die seas I have seen] The seas of love, the seas d fear. The seas of beauty to me so dear. The seas d darkness, the seas cf light. The seas d solitude; to me a di^ght These seas 1 love, these seas I rbain; These seas I live cm, these s«is are tny hcmm. The mocm rises slowly over a sea d fbanj,' The guU cries softly, h^^ &®n, as if by maj^ from the Mo&er d Petri's womb, y heavenly body enchants the mysdc seas. She brings to life the mermaids^ her subject of the deep Amd sen^ them gayly on performing their incredible feats I ;Wlth the dolpfaim, the silver gfacists of the deep. a Sail cm, saU on, the Black Sea, the Red Sea With all their secrets keq>. Until I join King Neptmrt's realm d the deep And then my voyage will be over, aimi I shall not weep ^. solitude lying at lus feet. l t||| Rdiert L. Swddip AMe Seaioan (Dec^artd): ;-.v^ -i-. Pjire _26 _ Yvonne KBpntikk, bom Dec. 29, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James P. Kilpatrick, Aston Township, Pa. Anna Maria Rendncies, bom Dec. 28, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Manuel A. Renduries, Houston, Tex. Una Brown, bom July 21, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael R. Brown, Brimley, Mich. Welton Chcstnntt, bom Aug. 9, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Willie H. Chestnutt, Gretna, La. nCany Roberts, bom Apr. 25, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles T. Roberts, Edmonds, Wash. MeUnda Mmo*, bom Dec. 1, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Glenn D. Miller, Kenna, West Va. Nathan Werda, bora Dec. 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert F. Werda, Hubbard Lake, Mich. Keidi and Kennett Kfaiseila, bom Nov. 21, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Patrick E. Kinsella, Brimley, Mich. JcHUO Temple, bora to &afa'rer and Mrs. James Temple, Baltimore, Md. Nea Martin, bom Dec. 19, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Martin, Balti­ more, Md. Rebecca Rowbrtbam, bom Dec. 4, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Kim D. Rowbatbam, Metarie, La. Mona Blandiacd, bom Nov. 8, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James L. Biancbard, Biloxi, Miss. Rafael Ciemente, bom Nov. 19, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rafael Ciemente, San Francisco, Calif. Mark Estrada, bora Dec. 19, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert Estrada, New Orleans, La. John Ross, m, born Dec. 31, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jcrfin T. Ross, Jr., Republic, Pa. Shane Pagan, bom Sept. 6, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert I. Fagan, Bal­ timore, Md. Keith Neathery, bom Oct. 10, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Emmett E. Neath­ ery, Portsmouth, Va. Quintin Lesch, bom Aug. 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gerald G. Lescb, Chicago, 111. SaDy Welfare, bom Aug. 31, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Welfare, Oak­ land, Calif. Lisa Bailey, bora Sept. 4, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Christopher Bailey, Charleston, West Va. ' Cynthia Reid, bom Oct.. 25, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry Reid, New Orleans, La. Jeerica RIdiardson, bom Jan. 2, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jessie Richardson, Carlton, Ala. Edward &nitii, bom Dec. 9, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Smith, Glen Bumie, Md. Johnnie Brannan, bom Jan. 5, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Brannan, Jr., Houston, Tex. Gemrgiana Gieaton, bom Nov. 12, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Gieaton, Brooklyn, N.Y. Marisol Bermeo, bom June 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Oswald Bermeo, Ponce, P.R, Maya Morales, bom June 27, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Morales, Brooklyn, N.Y. Una Baughiuan, bora Dec. 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Baugbman, Elberta, Mich. Harold Bryant, bom Nov. 19, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Bryant, Jr., Seattle, Wash. Roger McNeil, born Dec. 25, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jerry McNeil, Orangefield, Tex. Launn Parks, born Jan. 6, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Parks, Port Austin, Mich. Cassandra Nagy, born to Seafarer and Mrs. Nicbalos A. Nagy, Mentone, Calif. Stamatia Piterft, born Jan. 5, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Demetrios Piteris, Brooklyn, N.Y. Tammy McLeod, bora Jan. 8, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas E. McLeod, Mobile, Ala. Brkn Aspinril, bom Jan. 11. 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael E, A^inall, Staten Island, NY. Johnny Ag^er, bom Oct. 9, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. John F. Agner, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ashley and Leslie Edwards, bom Feb. 2. 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. David E. Edwards, Mobile, Ala. Tommy Oaldey, bom Jan. 26, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harold L. Oakley, Saltillo, Tenn. Keila Torrca, bora Jan. 14, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ivan Torres, Ponce, P.R. Scott Griggs, bora Jan. 11, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. James D. Griggs, Beaumont, Tex. Janice Long, bom Jan. 9, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Johnnie Long, Eight Mile, Ala. Cynthia Johnaon, bom Dec. 29, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James R. Johnson, Mobile, Ala. Gerald Cook, bom Nov. 19, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gerald C. Cook, Frankfort, Mich. Christine Kiefer, bom Dec. 7, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert J. Kiefer, Philadelphia, Pa. Una Schlffdbfaie, bora Nov. 10, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fred H. Scbiffelbine, Superior, Wise. Jennifer Hcarns, bom Nov. 10, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Daniel F. Heams, Parma, O. Midieie Japper, bom Sept. 26, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jrim Japper, Brooklyn, N.Y. Fabian Urias, bom Nov. 25, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fernando Urias, Galveston, Tex. Adam fttmn, bom Nov. 9, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dan G. Brown, Dulutb, Minn. Roderick Rodiigaez, bom Dec. 15, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rodolfo L Rodriguez, Brooklyn, N.Y._ Jidm Starchar, bom Feb, 24, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Everett E. Starcber, Canton, O. Trade Fuller, bom Nov. 21, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Fuller, Jacksonville, Fla. Susan Saranthiis, bom Dec. 29, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Devain R Sarantbus, Wilmer, Ala, Ward Spivcy, bom Sept. 21, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lester V. S^ivey, New Orleans, La. Garrett Wilson, Jr,, bom Oct. 14, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Garrett J. Wilson, New Orleans, La. Oystal Lambert, bom Dec. 7, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jerry B. Lambert, Houston, Tex. George Dixon, Jr,, bom July 7, 1971, to Seafarer and Mre, Grarge W. Dixon, Pbila., Pa. Dongias Webster, bom Nov. 11, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lany R. Webster, Alpena, Mich. Michelle Carr, bom Sept. 24, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James J. Carr, BeUmawr, N.J. aint Taylor, bom Dec. 10, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. William J. Taylor, Alexandria Bay, N.Y. Darrin Hodges, bom Mar. 1, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas R, Hodges, Mobile, Ala. Anthony and Aaron Maben, bom to Seafarer and Mrs. Anthony Maben, Nor­ folk, Va. Laura DeGraff, born Jan. 10, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Kenneth W. DeGraff, South Holland, 111. orr^ The February issue of the tog contained a typograpMcal error. In a featujre cm the J Victory ft ivas stahKi|be built in 1941. The correct date ft • 1961i We legret ^ lertoi:. •1., �, rr.f rr • -'i Young Seafarers on : 'f.v'i!*':' For James Oliver (rf Baltimore, Md. and Patrick Gallagher of Washingtim, D.C., botih (rf whom graduated from the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Pdnt, Md. in Felnmaiy, the long awaited mmnent arrived last month for each to sign aboard his first ship, the Summit, in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. Both young men began their training at the Harry Lnndeheig School at the same time— Oliver expressed interest in the steward depart­ ment, while Gallagher was inclined towards t^e deck department Each underwent 12 weeks of seamanship train­ ing, during which time they learned the skills necessary to the life they have chosen to lead— that of a professional seaman. They reported to their first ship with mixed emotions, each was understandably a hit nervous but confident of his ability to do his job, and do it wefl. There comes a time in every Seafarer's life when his schooling ends and he is faced with the challenge of putting into practice at sea what has been learned ashore. Today, Seafarers Oliver and Gallagher are at sea, each meeting that challrage—and meeting it welL J SIU New York Port Agent Leon Hall (left) dis­ cusses galley procedures with Oliver and Gal­ lagher. HLSS graduates Jim Oliver (left) and Pat Gallagher look on as company officials check entry of their names on official crew's list. K f r viaoJOfiBa • 1 l\ Jose Gonzalez, (center) bosun aboard the Summit, goes over copy of SIU's frelghtship agreement with Gallagher (left) and Oliver. Brother Gallagher Is sailing as ordinary sea­ man while Brother Oliver signed on as messman. !- •)' !ioo§nub aia . * She's bout to set sail—and Seafarers Gallagher and Oliver reflect for a moment on the start of the professional seafaring careers. ' i il i •yI ^ ;- t \ Ed Baker (cap), chief mate aboard the Summit, extends a hearty 'welcome aboard" to Sea­ farers Oliver and Gallagher. Seafarers Oliver and Gallagher are shown, to their quarters aboard ship by SIU Representa­ tive Campbell. . u r 3 ' /c-. - Page 27 �SIU Members Retire on Pensions ;v ;• V. . James L. Meeks, 64, joined the union in 1940 in the Port of Balti­ more and sailed in the engine depart­ ment A native of Georgia, Brother Meeks now makes his home in Madi­ son, Ga. Ivan Taricov, 63, joined the union in 1943 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department He was issued a picket duty card in 1961 dur­ ing the New York Harbor Strike. A native of Kharkov, Russia, Brother Tarkov now makes his home in West Massapequa, N.Y. Seafarer Tarkov retired after sailing 39 years. Alvin HeDderson, 65, is a native of Georgia and now makes his home in New Orleans, La. An early mem­ ber of the union. Brother Henderson joined in 1939 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the steward d^artment. His retirement ended a sailing career of 49 years. Henry 3. ^R^lliams, 63, is a native of Kentucky and now makes his home in Kingsport, Tenn. He joined the un­ ion in 1946 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the engine department. Lotus L.. Stonev 60, is a native of Alabama and now lives in Sacra­ mento, Calif. He joined the utrJon in 1941 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the deck department. He was is­ sued a personal safety award for his part in making the Young America an accident free ship during the first half of 1960. Leonard C. Ells, 74, joined the un­ ion in 1951 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. A native of Canada, Brother Ells now lives in Berlin, N.H. His retirement ended a sailing career of 28 years. Ebbie Maildn, 63, joined the un­ ion in 1945 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the engine department A native of Georgia, Brother Markin now makes his home in Houston, Teat. Leon Krawc^k, 68, joined the un­ ion in the Port of New York in 1944 and sailed in the steward department. A native of Poland, Brother Krawczyk now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. Gomerclndo Otero, 62, is one of the first members of the union having joined in 1938 in Puerto Rico. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Otero was issued a picket duty card in 1961. A native of Puerto Rico, Seafarer Otero now makes his home in Rio Piedras, P.R. His re­ tirement ended a sailing, career of 42 years. George Cnnry, 62, joined the un­ ion in 1941 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the steward department. A native of Louisiana, Brother Curry now makes his home in New Oileans. Roy Herrera, 64, is a native of Key West, Fla. and now makes his home in Miami, Fla. He joined the union in 1940 in the Port of Miami and sailed in the deck department. John P. Baliday, 59, is a native of the Philippine Islands and now makes his home in San Francisco, Calif. He joined the union in 1943 in the Port of New York and sailed in the stew­ ard department. Brother Baliday was given a safety award for his part in making the Maiden Creek an accident free ship during the filrst half of 1960. Stephen T. Arales, 69, is a native of the Philippine Islands and now lives in Portsmouth, Va. He joined the union in 1949 in the Port of Tam­ pa and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Arales is a veteran of World War II having served from 1921 to 1947. Philip S. Brooks, 65, joined the un­ ion in 1947 in the Port of New Or­ leans and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. A native of California, Brother Brooks now lives in Covington, La. He retired after sailing 34 years. Isidoro Yafles, 60, is a native of Puerto Rico and now lives in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. He joined the union in 1942 in the Pwt of New York and sailed in the engine department. Brother Valles served as department delegate while sailing. William Chandler, 65, is a native of Alabama and now makes his home in Carson, Calif. One of the first members of the union. Brother Chandler joined in 1938 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the steward department. Seafarer Chandler re­ ceived a safety award for his part in making the Yaka an accident-free ship for the last half of 1960. His retirement ended a sailing career of 40 years. John S. Macko, 65, joined the un­ ion in the Port of Detroit and sailed in the engine department on the Great Lakes. A native of Cleveland, O., Seafarer Macko continues to make his home there.' His retirement ended a sailing career of 30 years. Demefres G. Mastrantonis, 61, joined the union in 1952 in the Pent of Wilmington and sailed in the deck department. A native of Greece, Brother Mastrantonis now makes his home in Jersey City, N.J. Arcadlo A. Macapagal, 65, is a na­ tive of the Philippine Islands and now makes his home in San Francisco, Calif. One of the first members of the union, Seafarer Macapagal joined in 1938 in the Port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. His retirement ended a sailing career of 44 years. Seven SIU Retirees Receive First Pension Checks More than 150 years of seafaring Is represented In the sailing careers of the latest group of SIU pensioners. SIU Representative John Dwyer (right) delivered first monthly SIU pension checks to Page 28 group at February membership meeting In the Port of New York. From left are: Felix Quinnonez, Ivan Tarkov, Lionel Barnes, Leonard C. Ellis, James Meeks, Leon Krawczyk, and Isldro Valles. Felix Bonefont, 65, is one of the first members of the union having joined in 1939 in the Port of New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Bonefont was issued a picket duty card during the Greater New York Harbor Strike of 1961 and also served picket duty in 1965 during the Council 37 Beef. A native of Puerto Rico, Seafarer Bonefont now makes his home in Manhattan, N.Y. Seafarers Log �IIEI^ORT February 1,1972 to February 29.1972 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHnnPPED An Groups OassA OassB ClassC AD Groups ClassA OassB 7 99 15 49 10 22 31 49 75 67 17 103 24 568 Boston.............. New York....... Philadelphia....^ Baltimore ..;y Norfolk ........ Jacksonville..... p^lfampa................. ^ :;'^^Oblle................. k, New Orleans.. Houston Wilmington........ i San Franclsca.. Seattle..... « ISriptals...... REGISTERED ON BEA< 1 38 14 42 13 13 6 22 37 55 6 89 36 372 6 65 3 21 7 15 25 17 39 40 22 81 16 357 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 3 19 5 5 13^ 8 2:'' 6 6 24 0 26 17 134 SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union ENCINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED X' REGISTERED ON AUGroiqpci Cfaos A OassB, ^ ' > ^Philadelphia,.;... jBaltimore.,......., i• TOTAL SHIPPED facksonvUie 'Tafifijpa*'* ];New; IWilmington i.-JSan \''Francisco.;.>..>..»»i»..V ;^>5eattIc...;.'..;'..w.'.-;t».i.;7...*'v.*'V-4^^^ OassA OassB 3 6 ' 71 77 9 6 19 43 9 5 20 20 15 21 31 58 87 59 49 20 82 94 26 22 417 453 Oan A 0 :y:,:32 8 30 7 ; United Industrial _ PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner I VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard L^dsey WilUams A1 Tanner Robert Matthews HEADQUARTERS 675 48. 20 ' 0 74 250 •19 / 182- ,0^ , >-1 . .0'^'502 ALPENA, Mich. STEWARD DEPARTMENT «•»•'' TOTiiL iREGISTERED •4 i' » Workers 800 N. BALTIMORE, Md. ...1216 E. TOTAL SaHlPPED BOSTON. M«c ABC^Ups OassA OassB 3 75 ^•^hfew Y^ork. 7 t Philadelphia. 28 'Baltimore. 8 hiorfolk. 14 '. Jacksonville... . 19 i:Tampa......... 29 .•{New oricansi;..'»,.i..;.;..iM..;...... _ 68 44 '•:'-;II[ouStOtt...,^.*.*...'.*.....>...;;.'.'.;^;;;.';: TO vlVilmingtcHi. 60 San • I^rancisco*......'W.,'• 19 Seattle. ....V'?, .y ., ^4,. m Totals..... BUWALO,N.Y IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, m. 9383 Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th SL 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mkh. ..10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DtLimi, Mta. 199 .2 . - ^ ^ iii(616) iiLS:EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, T.^ MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE •» JERSEY CITY, NJ 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1 Sonfli Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 \ V •i W •t i ' •? *• > JACKSONVILLE. Eta. r. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans Apr. 11—2:30 Mobile Apr. 12—2:30 Wilmington Apr. 17'—2:30 San Francisco Apr. 19—2:30 Seattle Apr. 21—2:30 New York Apr. 3—2:30 Philadelphia Apr. 4—2:30 Baltimore Apr. 5—2:30 Detroit Apr. 14—2:30 tHouston Apr. 10—2:30 United Industrial Workers New Orleans ....Apr. 11—7:00 Mobile Apr. 12—7:00 New York Apr. 3—7:00 Philadelphia Apr. 4—7:00 Baltimore Apr. 5—7:00 Houston Apr. 10- -7:00 Great Ldies SIU Meetings Detroit Apr. 3—2:00 Buffalo Apr. 3—7:00 Alpena. Apr. 3—7:00 Chicago Apr. 3—7:00 Duluth Apr. 3—7:00 Frankfort Apr. 3—7:30 Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section Chicago Apr. 11—7:30 tSault Ste. Marie Apr. 13—7:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Buffalo Duluth Cleveland Toledo Detroit Milwaukee i Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. ;.Apr. Apr. 12—7:30 14—7:30 14—7:30 14—7:30 10—^7:30 10—7:30 SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Apr. 11—5:00 Mobile .....Apr. 12—5:00 Philadelphia Apr. 4—5:00 Baltimore (licensed and Apr. 5—5:00 unlicensed)... Norfolk ; Apr. 6—5:00 Houston Apr. 10—5:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Rmiway Marine Region Apr. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Apr. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Apr. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Apr. 10—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. tMeeting held at Galveston wharves. • tMeeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. Philadelphia NORFOLK, V. ....; PHILADELPHIA, Fa. 2604 S. 4th St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. 534 Ninth Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANaSCO, Calif. .1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Jimcos, Stop 20 00908 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4577 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St 33602 ' (813)229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 SummU St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CalH. 450 Seaside Ave. Tennlnai island, Calif. 90744 (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan .Iseya Bldg., Room 810 1-2 Knigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext 281 �Final Departures Ralph a Mills, 61, passed away Sept. 17, 1971 of heart disea^ while serving as a crewmex«ber on board the Western Clipper. Brother Mills joined the union in 1940 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the steward department. A native of Whigham, Ga., Seafarer Mills was a resident of San Mateo, Calif, when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Leonora. Ian G. Camming, 77, was an SIU pensioner who pa-s-sed away Dec. 20, 1971 of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, N.Y. Brother Cumming joined the union in 1951 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. Cumming was issued a picket duty card in 1961. A native of New York, Brother Cununing was a resident of Staten Island when he died. Dennis E. Hwn, 29, passed away Aug. 11, 1971 of Ulness in Cleveland, O. Brother Horn joined the union in 1963 in Cleveland and sailed on the Great Lakes in the deck department. A native of Ohio, Brother Horn was a resident of Cleveland when he died. He served in the Ohio National Guard for three years. Among his survivors is his wife, Elizabeth. B. Lippincott, 71, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Dec. 27, 1971 of illness in Darby, Mont. A native of Tennessee, Broker LipI pincott was a resident of St. Ignatius, Mont, when he died. He joined the union in 1949 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward de­ partment. He retired in 1965. Brother Lippincott was an Army veteran of World War I. Among his survivors is his niece, Elizabeth Frazier of Tampa, Fla. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery in St. Ignatius. Hany C. Bennett, 65, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Nov. 27, 1971 of illness in Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson, Md. One of the first members of the union, Brother Bennett had joined in 1938 in the Port of Baltimore. He sailed in. the deck department. He retired in 1971 after sailing 39 years. A native of Maryland, Seafarer Bennett was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Louis J. Bollinger, 65, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Oct. 25, 1971 of illness in USPHS Hospital in New Orleans, La. A native of New Orleans, Brother Bollinger was a resi­ dent there when he died. One of the first members of the union. Seafarer Bollinger joined in 1939 in the Port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Bollinger retired in 1968 after sailing 40 years. Peter Gonzales, 66, passed away Dec. 5, 1970 of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, N.Y. A native of Florida, Brother Gon­ zales was a resident of Queens, N.Y. when he died. He joined the union in 1946 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He had been sailing 43 years when he died. His dependent, Lisa Cresci, was awarded an SIU scholarship in the late 1960s. Among his survivors is his wife, Anna. Burial was in U.S. Cemetery, Middle Village, N.Y. Robert W. Wilkerson, 55, passed away Oct. 22, 1971 of heart disease in the USPHS Hospital in New Orleans, La. Brother Wilkerson joined the union in 1951 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the engine department. Brother Wilkerson was a resident there when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Gwendolyn. Burial was in Mobile. William J. Mlelke, 67, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Aug. 14, 1971 of heart disease in Alpena, Mich. A native of Mich., Brother Mielke was a resident of Alpena when he died. Seafarer Mielke sailed on the Great Lakes. He retired-in 1969. Among his survivors is his wife, Edna. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Alpena. Edward F. Czosnowidd, 48, passed away Aug. 15, 1971 of illness in the USPHS Hospital in Baltimore, Md. He joined the union in 1942 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He was issued a picket duty card in 1961. A native of Baltimore, Brother Czosnowski was a resident there when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Anna. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, Baltimore. Lawrence C. Deeds, Sr., 31, passed away Aug. 22, 1971 in Port Louis, Mauritius. Brother Dees joined the union in 1970 in the Port of Mobile sailed in the engine department. A native of Mobile, Seafarer Dees was a resident there when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Ann Marie. Kari Jarve, 61, passed away Nov. 25, 1971 in Cat Lai, Republic of Vietnam. A native of Estonia, Brother Jarve was a resident of Manhattan, N.Y. when he died. He joined the union in 1948 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the deck department. Jarve had been sailing 41 years when he passed away. John J. Pielrzdc, 59, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Jan. 6 of heart disease in Chicago, 111. A native of Illinois, Brother Pietrzak was a resident of Cicero, 111. when he died. He joined the union in 1946 in the Port of San Francisco and sailed in the steward department. Pietrzak was issued a picket duty card in 1961. Among his siuvivors is his brother, Frank Pietrzak of Cicero. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, III James Sabella, 73, passed away Jan. 16, 1970 of natural causes in Veterans Hospital, Jamaica Plain, Mass. A native of Italy, Brother Sabella was a resident of South Boston, Mass. when he died. He joined the union in 1942 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the engine department. He had been sailing 45 years when he died. Seafarer Sabella was a Navy veteran of World War I. Among his survivors is his wife, Lil­ lian. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cem­ etery in Dorchester, Mass. Gary W. Inman, 19, passed away Nov. 11, 1971 as the result of in­ juries received in an auto accident in Houston, Tex. He joined the imion in 1968 in the Port of New Orleans and graduated that same year from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. Brother Inman sailed in the steward. department. A native of Dyess, Ark., Seafarer Inman was a resident of Houston when he died. Among his survivors is his mother, Mrs. Opal Wilkins of Houston. Burial was in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery in Oakley, Tex. Frank A. Cnellar, 51, passed away Dec. 29, 1971 of illness in Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston, Tex. A native of El Salvador, Brother Cuellar was a resident of Houston when he died. He joined the union in 1957 in the Port of Wilmington and sailed in the engine department. He had been sailing 22 years when he died. Among his survivors is his daughter, Mrs. Anna Rhina Rivera of Houston. Brother Cuellar's body was removed to EI Salvador Cemetery in San Salvador, El Salvador. ] Julias Suda, 73, was an SIU pen­ sioner who passed away Dec. 6, 1971 in St. Alexis Hospital, Cleve­ land, O. as the result of an accident in his home on Dec. 4. He joined the union in 1960 in the Port of Cleveland and sailed in the steward department. A native of Hungary, Brother Suda was a resident of Cleveland when he died. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Among his survivors is his wife, Maria. Burial was in Hi^and Park Cemetery in Cleveland. :•! Herman St Clair, 40, passed away Dec. 4, 1971 of heart disease in Brooklyn, N.Y. A native of New York, Brother St. Clair was a resident of Brooklyn when he died. He joined the union in 1947 in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department. At various times. Sea­ farer St. Clair served as department and ship's delegate. He was in the Marine Cbrps from 1952 to 1954. Among his survivors is his mother, Mrs. Mary S. Sliva of Brooklyn. Burial was in Long Island National Cemetery in Pine Lawn, N.Y. John E. Daniels, 51, passed away Dec. 29, 1971 of illness in Detroit, Mich. He joined the union in 1964 in the Port of Detroit and sailed in the steward department. A native of Iowa, Brother Daniels was a resident of Southfield, Mich, when he died. Among his survivors is his mother, Margaret Myers of Southfield. Burial was in Grand Lawn Cemetery in De­ troit. i Edward J. Toner, 61, passed away Nov. 12, 1971 of heart disease while sailing on board the Penn Ranger at sea. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Brother Toner was a resident there when he died. He joined the union in 1956 in the Port of Philadelphia and sailed in the deck department. Among his survivors is his sister, Anna Rizzo of Philadelphia. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, Pa. r y A William P. Link, Jr., 44, passed away Oct. 28, 1971 of heart trouble in the Naval Hospital, Subic Bay, Olongapo, Philippines. He joined the union in 1958 in the .Port of New Orleans and sailed in the deck de­ partment. A native of New Orleans Brother Link was a resident of Fort Scott, Kan. when he died. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his wife, Bemadine. Burial was in Kansas. Benny M. Foster, 64, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Dec. 25, 1971 of heart disease in Fairmont Hospital, San Leandro, Calif. A na­ tive of Magnolia, Miss., Brother Fos­ ter was a resident of Castro Valley, Calif, when he died. Brother Foster joined the union in 1949 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department. He received a personal safety award for his part in making the Maiden Creek an accident free ship during the first half of 1960. Seafarer Foster was a Navy veteran of World War II. Among his surviv­ ors is his wife, Florence. Cremation was in Chapel of the Chimes Crema­ tory in California. Ivey M. Peacock, 56, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Jan. 23 of natural causes in the USPHS Hos­ pital, Staten Island, N.Y. A native of Georgia, Brother Peacock was a resi­ dent of Virginia Beach, Va. when he died. Seafarer Peacock joined the un­ ion in 1944 in the Port of Savannah and sailed in the steward department. Brother Peacock served in the Army from 1928 to 1932. Burial was in Riverside Memorial Park in Nor­ folk, Va. • �When it comes to problems thut aflcct the" The attack is based on three key points: American people und their society,- it's quite ob­ • The use\)f narcotics is illegal. vious that this naiionis No. • 1 concern is with the • The ufc of narcotics'is dangerous to the health question of narcotics. . . —even the life—of the user.- • That word "narcotics" covers the entire range of, . . , • The use ()f narcotics, involves a serious "moral v.-; .: . drugs. It- fnclude.s everything from marijuana to, . issue," heriiini It ihcludcs- barbiturates and amphetamines These are legitim^pe points, But for the Seafarer, —^l.hc so-called ''"uppers" and "do\vncrs"7—and the question of narcotics comes, down to an even eTemhiiffi'diTi beiuech. i.""" ^ — rmire basic issue: '1 he government has mounted a full-.scalc cam­ 'Any Seafarer using narcotics—ashore or asea-^— paign against narcotics and those whii "push" loses his seaman's papers forever! A man who gets drug's. In this fight, it has enlisted the. pressv radio "bttsted"" once on a narcotics charge gets busted and television, the medical profession, the churches, economically, too—because he loses his right to go ^c schools—everybody. to sea—not just for awhile, but for the rest of his life! Thai'.s".a-tough rap—-losing your' passport to- life TTil- thatN-rhe-^ay^ is. 'A singlc^'istrck'^Ajf Ife ^ •. r i' 1^ •J marijuana just a couple of grains of the hard stuff . . "and a man is through in the maritime indiistry! It's almost as tough on the .shipmates of the man who-uses—or even possesses—narcotics." Any Seafarer caught with narcotics in'his. possessiofi makes his ship—and his shipmates—"hot." It subjects the men and their vessel to constant surveillance by narcotics agents in tbis country and abroad. .And. of course, any Seafarer who is an addict— who uses any drug that affects bis rnihd and bis ability to function normally—endangers the lives of his shipmates. The possibility of an emergency is always present aboard ship—and only alert, minds can react to an emergency. Talk Mo Seafarers abcnit IbF "grim reaper" and" they'll tcl you about accidents or storms at sea . . . or about tbe hazards of combat service. They should ptrt narcotics, at the top of the list— because it can claim more lives., or it can threaten more livelihoods, tha-n any other peril. Narcotics. The "grim reaper." 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Title A name given to the resource March 1972 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARAD DEDICATES NEW CENTER A BILL TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA MTD URGES AT LEAST 50% OF NATION'S OIL BE IMPORTED ABOARD AMERICAN-FLAG SHIPS U.S. OIL IMPORT BILL IS INTRODUCED IN SENATE WEISBERGER IS HONORED BY PHS SIU PROVIDES IMPETUS IN STRUGGLE TO SAVE U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH HOSPITALS CAREY SUGGESTS CURE FOR NATION'S ENERGY PROBLEMS HEW STAND STILL THE SAME REP. GARMATZ CLAIMS SUBSIDIES, CARGOES KEY TO SURVIVAL OF U.S. MERHCANT FLEET MARITIME UNITY IS CENTRAL THEME OF TULANE CONFERENCE AMERICA'S MERCHANT MARINE 'WILL SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE' AFL-CIO, UAW RESIGN FROM PAY BOARD GIVE TO SPAD COMPULSORY ARBITRATION CALLED 'ANTI-DEMOCRATIC' HLS' HAZEL BROWN NAMED TO NATIONAL TRAINING BOARDS NATIONAL HEALTH SECURITY BILL DISCUSSED BY LEADING PROPONENT THE EMPHASIS ON CARGO NFU CLAIMS STRIKE'S EFFECT 'EXAGGERATED' CORPORATIONS BEGIN DRIVE TO OUTLAW TRANSPORT STRIKE IRISH CONGRESS OF TRADE UNIONS SEEKS SOLUTION TO ULSTER CRISIS UNIONS RECORD GAINS IN '71 IN FEDERAL SERVICE POSITIONS LNG - THE SHIP OF THE FUTURE HOUSE BUYERS VICTIMS OF EXCESSIVE 'EXTRAS' CONSTITUTIONAL REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 4(E) AS TO PROTESTS CONCERNING OFFICERS' ELECTION RECEIVED SUBSEQUENT TO REPORT OF THE UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE YOUNG SEAFARERS EMBARK ON CAREER CUTTING OFF DRUGS AT THE SOURCE 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 3/1/1972 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. XXXIV, No. 3 1972 Periodicals Seafarers Log