http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0037d0c86d15b96cdca9768141301c3a.PDF 2866894644a3d3b9d8648d57e4876d1c PDF Text Text ,,•' T^:- >,• 1]'',': v.-'"-' •f'Tf."'':'. :;l Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America V Vol. VII. No. 48 NEW YORK, N. Y» FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 30, 1945 m NMU National Director Resigns; Says Offlcials Coiiaborate With Shipowners, Sell Out Membership ATTENTION! Matthew D u s h a n e, SIU Washington, D. C. representa­ tive has resigned and the Sea­ farers International Union office at 424 Fifth Street, N.W„ Washington, D. C. has been closed. The SIU's often repeated ac-* cuslations that the officials of the the NMU since the strike of 1936, National Maritime Union have has always been popular with been collaborating with the ship­ that union's rank and file. He owners and selling out their was known as one of the few membership were substantiated by Rob Rogers when he resigned officials who would go to bat last month as National Director for the membership. However, when pressure was put on him, of the NMU. Rogers, an original member of he would bow to the anti-rank and file policy of the ruling clique. Evidently, he now can no longer take the finky policy of the NMU—and the point is that if anyone knows the inside of the NMU sell-outs, Rogers, as heard Police Court Magistrate W. one of the officials, surely knows. Mclnnes sentence E. L. Larsen, Rogers submitted his resigna­ T. J. Cibien and S. W. Haigh to tion on October 13th, and his twelve weeks in jail. Other men letter was sent subsequently to from the Westbank Park, G. I. Joe Curran because he felt "that Davig and W. G. Hay, were sen­ the membership that elected me tenced to six weeks, and J. R. ... is entitled to an explanation." Wallace, R. T. Clarkson, L. T. The letter, copies of which are Tyerman, and C. I. Palmer were circulating around the water­ given suspended sentences. front, was read before the NMU G. Tellier, Union representa­ National Office Meeting because, tive aboard the Cromwell Park, as Curran phrased it, according was singled out for eight weeks to the minutes, "If we don't bring at hard labor, while suspended this in, it will come out from sentences were handed out to ten some place else." (Continued on rage 12) The resignation was not ac­ cepted by the NMU. However, as he did not report for work, PICKETLINE he was taken off the payroll as of November 3rd. Roger's let­ ter which, we feel, is of interest to the entire waterfront is jwrinted below: •A' Canadian Seamen Jailed Under Anti-Strike Laws m-caSB=a// DETOUR!i// Detroit Police Commandos Train To Protect GM Plants By MANNY LASHOVER DETROIT — The "commandos" of the police force here, so-called PICKET LINE because of special training they LINDEN, N. J. — Former received in the doubtful art of servicemen, members of the using tear gas and clubs on strikLinden Local 595, staged a •' ers, had a practice alarm at 6 a. m. demonstration in front of the today which was ordered by General Motors plant here in higher-ups to see how fast they support of the UAW demands cSould swing into action. for a 30% wage increase to The general opinion among the meet the rise in the cost of business people that I have talk­ living. ed to indicates a suspicion that On the regular picketlines, GM wants the strike to last until many members of other un­ after the first of the year so that ions joined the UAW men they won't have to pay any more (and women) in a show of excess profits tax for 1945. Next labor solidarity. A resolution year the rate goes down and they passed by the Seafarers In­ Stand to make still more profit ternational Union which de­ on the stuff they sell. clared support for the UAW So far everything on the picketdemands, was read to the line front remains quiet, and will Strike Strategy Committee. remain so as long as the manageThe Committee indicated rpent does not start its expected their appreciation of the SIU "rank and file" movement among support and asked for copies their stooges and strike breakers. of the resolution for distribu­ There are a lot of johnny-come- tion among the pickets "as a l^itely unionists around here, and morale builder." that's where the GM outfit will Start its boring from within. The Body, the picketline .^was orderly Corporation is on the radio try­ and quiet. Plant No. 10-49 had ing to arouse public opinion few pickets, but everything was against the strikers, and spread­ in good shape. Detroit Transmis­ ing the usual hooey that the sion pickets told me that they A strike is keeping the public from felt their demands were complete­ getting "that wonderful GM ly justified, and they were ready ^product." to fight it out with the GM com­ P Talking to men on the Die and pany. Detroit Stamping men said Machine picketline, I was given the company was denying them the impression that they are pre­ a decent living wage and trying pared for a long battle. At Fisher to break the back of their union. VANCOUVER — A strongly worded protest to Canadian Transport Minister Chevrier at Ottawa, was sent by Hugh Mur­ phy, Canadian SIU Agent, con­ cerning the severe sentences re­ cently passed out to six merchant seamen convicted under' the ob­ solete Canada Shipping Act. "The sentences were too severe," said Murphy. "The men were convicted under the anti­ quated Canada Shipping Act which we have asked many times to have repealed." Weeping wives and relatives JOINING GM Dear Joe (Curran): On October 13th I submitted to the National Office my resignation as National Director of the Union. It is my feeling that the membership that elected me to that high post is entitled to an explanation for my action. That is. the reason for this letter. My decision to resign was not made on the spur of the moment. It does not come about through any desire on my part to stop working for the Union. On the contrary, I want to continue to work, to contribute in whatever way I can towards building our organization, and towards im­ proving the wages and conditions of the seamen and river workerst My decision to resign was forced upon me by a series of events over the past year. Tied Pickets march in front of Chevrolet plant in Toledo. 0« as together, these events form a workers leave their jobs to join nation-wide strike against General; ^ no longer Motors by United Auto Workers. After months of company stalling remain. As long as this situation on union's 30% wage demand. 115 GM plants shut down as union ®*'sts, I cannot, as an official, took wage fight to picketline. (Federated Pictures) (Contimircd on Page 12) . AAFI 1*' f' I't-- 'f - ' • .-'iy.illi'.'fti:-•''.i' •iStifl-.v'-Vil.tfVaJ 1 •;nnSii .i iir"--,. i '!l : Ml i: ,'vj| �mm m m. Page Two m mmm THE SEAFARERS lOG Friday, NoTember 30, 1945 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 » » 4^ » HARRY LUNDEBERG ------- President lOJ Market Street, San Francisco, C^f. JOHN HAWK - -- - - - - - Secy-Treas. P. O. Box 25, Station P., New York City Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. '267 The Time Has Come From all signs the nation's industrialists have em­ barked upon an all-out offensive against labor. No other conclusion can be drawn from the statements and actions of the men who are normally looked upon as the spokesmen for industry. Take, for example, the attitude of General Motors, speaking through the person of its vice-presi4ent, Harry iW. Anderson. GM absolutely refuses to reopen negotiating with the striking United Automobile Workers, unless the union modifies its "unreasonable" demand for a 30 per cent wage increase. In other words, General Motors insists that the union give in to it—since the wage demand is the bone of contention—and then go through the motions of negotiating. The crux of any wage-increase demand rests, in the final analysis on the ability of industry to meet rise in costs. iThe union insists that General Motors can meet the higher ,wage demands, and still make a reaspnable profit. HoWever, recognizing the possibility that they might be wrong, "Wal­ ter Reuther, on behalf of the UAW, promised to lower the demand if GM could prove, with figures taken from its books, that it could not pay the 30 per cent increase. To this the corporation refused to accede. "We will not ne­ gotiate," said Mr. Anderson, "with your union regarding our selling prices and profits." FRANKFURT, Germany — Workers have shown a surprising In addition, president Charles E. Wilson categorically energy in the task of rebuilding refused to join in any joint conference called by Secretary their unions had been of Labor Schwellenbach, without any qualifying ifs or huts. smashed by thewhich Nazis. Immedi­ So much for industrial cooperation. ately after permission for the re­ The steel workers are meeting much the same response construction of the unions had from their employers. The corporations deny that they been given by the military gov­ ernment, factory workers organi­ made the tremendous profits that the impartial government zed voluntary fund-raising cam­ agencies say they did. They plead poverty — meanwhile paigns for the reconstruction of spending thousands of dollars on newspaper ads to an­ their unions. nounce their msolvency — and are prepared to lose the The 400 workers at the munici­ tremendous amounts that a strike will cost them to defeat pal power plant, for example, con­ tributed 1000 marks, 200 postal the union. But they refuse to negotiate. workers raised 990 marks, and a So much for collective bargaining. shop of the Opel Automobile In Washington, the Labor-Management Conference, Works gave 1000 marks. All from which those professional Pollyannas, who seemingly this money was given spontane­ by the workers, when they never get tired of being ravished by the stern industrial ously received word that funds were realists, had expected so much in the way of industrial needed to take the first steps in peace, seems to be stymied by the unreasonable attitude on organization of a new imion the part of the Labor delegates who selfishly refuse to per­ movement. The problem of accepting mit themselves to be legislated out of existence. former Nazis as members in the So much for Labor-Capital partnership. new unions does not exist among We don't think we are giving away any secrets but the workers because none of them we, like the industrialists, think this is the perfect time for were Nazis. Hardly any dis­ an anti-union campaign. The operators are holding back cussion took place on the type of union setup, since all agreed on on their production, anyway, until next year when the industrial organizations. surplus profits tax will be lowered. Then, next year the % % % corporations will get refunds in their war taxes from the NEW YORK—Maurice Dollfus, government if there are any losses due to reconversion— president of the Ford Motor to, of France who arrived here last even if it's the unions which are being "reconverted." stated in an interview that We're not trying to be alarmists. That is just the way week, the French workers are under­ iwe read the signs. Can't you hear the Wilsons and the paid and that one of the main Averys shouting, "To the barricades. Comrades, the unions problems is to get sufficient food. "The average American has at are coming. i. CET THE LOG least 3,500 calories a day," he commented, "which is enough to live on.. Under the coupon system in France, the average worker gets about 1450 calories, which is just about enough to die on." "On the basis of 100 francs to the dollar," said Mr. Dollfus, "the American workman is paid on an average about $1.25 an hour; British 70 cents, and French 40 cents. Computing on the 5-day week, the Frenchman gets $16 a week. The lowest priced suit of clothes in Paris seUs for $75. Therefore the worker would have to invest ahnost 5 weeks wages to get a suit." ^ 4" 4- 4The minister of Foreign ^ffairs of the Indonesian Republican Government, Dr. Soedbardjo, has Sent the following message to Fenner Brockway, political secre­ tary of the British Independent Labor Party: "Having learned of your protest to Premier Attlee against the Labor Government's measures to re-erect French and Dutch governments in the Far East, we Indonesians express gra­ titude for your kind gesture on behalf of the Far East people. Indonesians' only aim is inde­ pendence and the right of selfdetermination. "We assure you that the Re­ public of Indonesia will be based on democracy and socialism. "However, the former Dutch authorities are still trying to re- The Seafarers Log is your Union paper. Every member has the right to have it mailed to his house, where he and his family can read it at their leisure. If you haven't already done so. send your name and home address to the Log office, 51 Beaver Street, New York City, and have yourself added to the mailing list. establish the Dutch colonial gov­ ernment. They are using the Red Cross and other charitable organ­ izations to foster their aims." Since this telegram was sent, British troops have engaged in large-scale actions against the Indonesian freedom movement. Dock workers in a number of Pacific ports have stated their unwillingness to transport ma­ terial which could be used by the Dutch or the British against the Indonesian fighters. The New Zealand Labor gov­ ernment has been called upon to take further steps toward the de­ velopment of cooperative owner­ ship in industry. The annual con­ ference of the New Zealand La­ bor Party, meeting in Welling­ ton last week, voted to urge the labor government to give work­ ers a more active share in the management of industry, as well as to create cooperative farms. They also demanded that the gov­ ernment take all farm lands no^ now in full production and turn them over to retiu-ning war Vet­ erans. (Labor Press Associates) �Friday, November 30, 1945 |S! THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three I il '1 >• NO HELLO Performing Mate's Papers Lifted For Three Months m '-i By J. P. SHULER , V- Vr." By PAUL HALL The absolute necessity of the SIU expanding on the waterfront has become more obvious than ever this week. The Port of Phila­ delphia, where the NMU has just tried to scab out on the tugboat workers (see Log of last week), is an example of things to come unless we move in to this particular field. In Philadelphia, at one time, the NMU had the tugboatmen under contract. Then, due to the fact that the basic demands and conditions were subordinated to meet the political needs and neces­ sities of the NMU, the tugboatmen revolted and left the NMU ranks and went into an independent union. After being an indepen­ dent union for a period of time, they went into the Harbor Workers Union, affiliated with District 50 of John L. Lewis' United Mine 3/Vorkers. Then the UMW next tried to take over the MMP on these vessels as well. As a result of their activities, one of the organizers One of 8.700 telephone opera­ on board one of these tugs was fired. The Harbor Workers Union then not only threatened to walk out because this man was fired, tors who struck Illinois Bell Tele­ phone Co. following breakdown but did. of wage negotiations. Donna Bir­ At the time of walking out and during the period of walking mingham of Illinois Telephone 8c out, the NMU encouraged them 100% to walk off their ships, and Traffic Operators Union (unaffili­ expressed itself in support of the beef. The NMU even went so far ate), braves chill rain to picket as to buy a nice white boat for $750, with which it ran around the company's Chicago office. Port of Philadelphia calling out on a loudspeaker "Pile off of her, men. Pile off of her." The Harbor workers naturally expected support from the NMU in the event that they did walk off, in view of their so-called "co­ operation" and "unity." However, they were in for a bad, bad fooling—^for no sooner did they walk off these tugs to gain their demands, than the NMU shipped 4 scab crews to sail on them. Williams, their Agent in Philly, announced to the public via the press that the NMU would sail all of them. There are so many jobs in the Union Hall in the Port of New York that you can't see the black­ board for crayon marks, and still the ships keep coming in. We paid off a total of 29 ships for the past week. I don't know where in the hell the crews go to when they get here, but they dis­ appear. So, if there's anyone hav­ ing a bad time shipping out any place, please come to New York immediately. The manpower shortage here is making it difficult to keep the Isthmian ofices flooded with men. But Joe Udiljak and Dull Shepard have turned into first-class shanghai artists and are doing pretty good. Bull will probably be able to get a job with the South Atlantic SS Co., as they are going to need a shanghai ex­ pert to get their ships crewed up—if they inais.t on putting such characters as Capt. Augusen and Chief Mate Puckas aboard their vessels. Chief Mate Puckas will not be making any more trips soon, due to the decision of the Merchant Marine Hearing Unit of the FORE 'n AFT By BUNKER I Coast Guard. South Atlantic SS Co. has been informed that no crew will ride a ship with Capt. Augusen, and South Atlantic has promised to pull him off. This was one of the most interesting cases before the Merchant Marine Hearing Unit that I have heard. The Hearing Chamber was never emptied of spectators throughout the trial. The ex­ amining officer who prosecuted this character was a young guy by the name of Cohen. I hope that guy never picks up my papers. He really seemed in earnest. He examined six witnesses appearing against this Mate; all of them gave direct evidence and the counsel for the defense could not shake their testimony in any manner. The defense had two witnesses —one, the skipper of the ship. Cohen confused him so in the cross-questioning that he forgot completely how to lie and made the statement that he didn't think he had any more to say. On cross-questioning the other wit­ ness, the Bosun, Cohen brought the truth out of him, so that the defense refused to ex­ amine him except as a hostile witness. Throughout this trip, this Mate was drunk, shooting at the crew and performing in general. The Examining Officer asked for a permanent revocation but the Hearing Officer only suspended his papers for a period of three months — such is Coast Guard justice. An unlicensed man would have been hung. South Atlantic SS Co. took the Skipper off the ship and promised not to ship him on an­ other one of their ships. Coasjt Guard charges wUl be pressed against the Skipper. Capt. Perkins of Waterman SS Co. is again on another red pen­ cil spree. As a result a lot of Waterman ships are laying' around with no crews because the men don't want to sail on them, knowing that they can't collect their legitimate overtime when they pay off. Of all the ships that sailed hands in lusty Windward Islands Thus, we see to just what steps the leadership of the NMU under the banner of the SIU, invective. When the senoritas and their will sink to seize control of the waterfront. They would force their certainly none has been more own members to scab on legitimate workers, simply to serve their famous, or had deeper signifi­ escorts hurried ashore, the crew political ambitions. To this date, outside of approximately 3 of the cance in the memories of the of the Kofresi sallied forth to en­ larger ports, the Seafarers has limited its activities to off-shore men who sailed her, than the gage the crew of an NMU scow laying astern. The NMUers soon vessels. Now, in hte face of the commies' attempt to scab on the Kofresi. tugworkers in Philly, it has become vitally necessary that the Sea­ Originally the Konowis, she put to flight and, several more farers become active not just in one port, but in every port, to was christened the Kofresi be­ bottles of Kofresi firing their guard against such things happening. cause, so it is said, the Waterman missionary zeal, the lads headed Steamship Company had an eye for town. on the Puerto Rican rum trade Progress townward, however, MEN WANTED and wanted to please the manu­ was unfortunately questioned by The response to our recent appeal to our membership to go facturers of Kofresi rum, that two Puerto Rican cops, who, after out on Isthmian ships has been overwhelmingly well-received. powerful and delectable bever- being rendered hors de combat, More and more SIU members are cooperating, and showing great ag brewed down in the palm tree recovered sufficiently to summon interest in the Seafarers drive to unionize Isthmian, one of the latitudes. reinforcements. Reinforcements few large operators still outside the protecting (for the maritime The re-christening of the arrived in the form of two trucks workers) cover of a union contract. / Konowis to the Kofresi was a full of Puerto Rican cops. The drive to organize Isthmian is one of the biggest the Sea­ signal event that took place in STRATEGIC WITHDRAWAL farers has ever been, and one of the most important. The SIU Ponci, with two orchestras mak­ And then, under a tepid island has made great strides on the waterfront since its inception but a ing a fiesta day of it and open sun, took place the famous battle ON THE BEACH few years ago; and its members enjoy better conditions than any house announced for everyone on of Ponci, a battle fought with other maritime workers. However, the real future of the Union does the "Pride of the Islands." The bricks, stones, fists and odd pieces not depend so much on the contracts we already have with ship­ countryside for miles around, of wood against Puerto Rican riot owners, but on what happens with those companies that are still they say, trekked rum that was sticks that are unequalled any­ outside the trade union fold. promised free to all hands. where in the world for effective . As long as there is still an unorganized outfit, of any particular DOUBLE DISTILLED head-bashing. size, just so long must the Seafarers consider itself open to a pos­ The orchestra made nice music, The battle raged for an hour sible rear-guard attempt at shipowner, retrenchment. Until the time the company representatives shook or more, during which the crew when all operators are under an iron-clad contract with the SIU, hands with local dignitaries and succumbed one by one to superior we cannot consider ourselves secure. everything was going fine, till the numbers, better armament, and At this time, organizing Isthmian under the SIU banner is our hot sun started to percolate the the potencies of island rum. major concern. After that job is finished, we shall turn to the Kofresi rum that had been gur­ Casualties included broken hands, others. Meanwhile, we must leave no stone unturned, no weapon gling out of tall bottles all after­ broken noses, broken ribs, crack­ ed skulls, lacerations and bruises. untried, until Isthmian is signed and delivered. As was pointed out noon. Stimulated no doubt by the Veterans of the battle, who still last week, the election will take six months to be completed. That love potion reputed to be in Puer­ foregather when their trails ci'oss means for six months we cannot let down in our efforts. For six to Rican rurn, some of the Koto talk over this epic engagement, months we must plug, speaking to Isthmian seamen, giving them fresi's crew started chasing senoinclude brothers Red Simmons, our literature, answering their questions, and, most important, ritas around the deck. Amorous Dexter Worrel, Paul Hall, Her­ working with them aboard their own ships. glances became passes, to which man Johnson, Don Foltz and As we have said, the response to the call for volunteer organ­ a few senoritas countered witK Frenchy Armingen. izers has been we^-answered. But, more men are needed—^men will hefty slaps. A fight started. One Incorrigible as "Dog-Face" Mobe needed for the duration of the campaign. This job that has to of the orchestras saw the trend line's foc'sle hands may have be done, must be done for the most selfish of reasons—for yourself. of events, packed up their pre­ been, they did, however, make the Although Isthmian seamen will be the immediate beneficiaries cious instruments and hurriedly trim Kofresi the smartst ship in Just returned from a three of unionization, by getting what they haven't got now—^job security, decamped, while the other or­ the island trade. Her boiler month trip to Rio De Janeiro* ^higher wages and better conditions—^he membership of the SIU, chestra took refuge on the bridge. fronts shone like Park Avenue Montevideo, and Buenos Aires too, will reap the great benefits that come from the stabilization of The after deck took on the ap­ brass, hei* bright work was spot­ abord the SS Henry Lomb, Broth" . the waterfront. An outfit as large as Isthmian, still unorganized, is pearance of a Roman arena, while less; every splice was perfect, er Juan F. Velez, OS, is now a threat to everyone's security—so. for your own sake, ship Tsthmian officials, ships officers, and Skip- and her running gear was clean waiting for a vessel going to Eng> and organize. Iper (Dog-face) Moline, fired all as a Yankee clipper's. land. t �THE Page Four SEAFARERS LOG The Felix Grundy Crew Squares Beefs With Its Bucko Skipper ITHIIVK QUESTION: — The Hog Island ships were produced at the end of World War I, and the Liberty ships during World War II. Which is the better boat, in your estimation? JOE C. REYES, BOSUN— I've been sailing for a number of years now, and was on the Exmoor (now fhe Robin Moor) when she was torpedoed near Capetown in the summer of 1941. In my opinion, there is no com­ parison between the two types, as the Hog Islander is much su­ perior to the Liberty. The Hog really plows through any kind of water, while the Liberty rolls like a drunken sailor even in the mildest sea. Gear on the Hog Islander is also much easier to handle, and the work in general much lighter. I like the quarters aft as they are: and even though they're smaller, they are cooler. Steward dept. delegate John gested that inspection be held at Flynn, Cook Eugene Crescitelli, 10:00 a. m., or later, as the Stew­ and Chief Steward Joseph "Doc" ards had to be on duty at 6, the Sussman of the SS Felix Grundy captain replied, "I'm running this had some tough experiences with ship and any man, including you, the Skipper of that vessel which when I say frog, jump!" He also merit being brought out into the warned Doc that before the trip light of day. On your list of was over, he would be broken in bucko masters add the name of rank. Captain Wade—another high fly­ Sussman immediately contacted ing lad who had his wings clip­ Delegate Flynn, and explained ped by the SIU. the entire matter to him. They After leaving Baltimore, Wade both went to the captain, and started right in to discriminate Flsmn requested that he stop per­ against the stewards dept. by secuting the steward dept. Cap­ holding inspection in their foc'sle tain Wade shouted, "Before I'm as early as 7:00 a. m., and lectur­ through with you, you'll be a ing them gbout cleanliness. He Wiper aboard this ship." When remarked, "I'll lower the boom Flynn wanted to know why, the quietly on anyone who hasn't skipper replied, "No delegate their bunks made up when I in­ from any union can come and talk spect." to fne when he wants to. When When the Chief Steward sug­ I'm on the high seas, I'm master. HE DIDN'T GO FREE JOSEPH PILUTIS, FWT— As one who works below decks, I prefer the Hog Islander. She has low pressure turbines, which are better than the reciprocating type on the Liberty, and provide much more room for the black gang. I also think thcd in com­ paring the structure of the two vessels, the Hog Idander is more sturdy on account of being a rivetted ship, while the Liberty is all welded. The crew quarters on the Hog are much cooler, prob­ ably on account of being located aft, and at a fairly low level in the water. This makes it much nicer for sleeping conditions. STEVE CARR. AB— The Hog Islander is really para­ dise for the deck gang on account of the more easily handled gear. I've only been sailing four emd a half years, but during that time was torpedoed while on the Alcoa Victory coming through the Per­ sian Gulf on July 4, 1943. The Liberty rolls all over the water, and the Hog Island goes through any kind of weather riding a lot easier. Some defects in the Hog are the steering gear aft, and the smaller, more crowded quarters. However, even though crowded, the quarters on the Hog sleep a lot cooler. Friday, November 30, 1945 iiiiiiisji lliiii Dangling from gallows in Bruschal, Germany, is the body of Joseph Harlgen, one of five German civilians hanged for the murder of six U. S. fliers who parachuted from a disabled plane in 1944. (Federated Pictures) Future Looks Good In Savannah By ARTHUR THOMPSON F. TOMAS, AB­ AS a seaman who has been sail ing for over nine years now, I've sailed on both the Liberty and the Hog Island. Seems to me that there is a lot less work on the Hog Island. The rigging is a lot easier to handle, and she steers better than the Liberty. Sleeping quarters are cooler even though a little cramped. The Liberty stands higher in the water, and as a result rides rough even in fairly smooth water. On the other hand, the Hog ships go through almost any kind of weather riding smoothly. 1 think the Government should have learned a lesson through the Hog's superior performance. SAVANNAH—We paid off the Augustus P. Loring of the East­ ern SS Co. in Charleston, and it was another clean payoff. There were no beefs at all. The dele­ gates were Leslie Rut for the deck department, William Maddox for the engine department and Lanty Green for the stew­ ards department. They had every­ thing lined up and ready when I came aboard. There are a couple of ships due in Charleston for next week, but they are in transit and are al­ ready on articles. One other is in the stream waiting to be un­ loaded, and should payoff in about a week. We have only one ship in Sa- vannah, the SS Ira Nelson Morris, which is in transit. So far no replacements have been called for her. There are stiU plenty of jobs down here, and things are still looking good for the futtire. Quite a few of the oldtimers are coming back, after making a six month trip on the Frederick Dau; and after a couple of weeks at home most of them will probably be ready to ship again. At the present time, however, we only have 20 men registered and some of our Jobs are going begging. We have no hospital cases as yet and hope things will stay that way. and there's no union." CHIEF STEWARD BROKEN Two days before arriving at Marseilles, Doc criticized the yj M Chief Baker for turning out poor bread and cakes. Receiving an insolent reply, Sussman told theat two Bakers to report to the gal­ ley as utility men. The Captain called Doc some two hours later and bawled him out, telling him to go to his foc'sle and issue no more orders. When the Chief Steward report­ ed to the skipper next day that the two bakers were working as utility men the captain accused him of disobeying orders, and said that he would be logged. On the following day, when Dele­ gate Flynn and Sussman report­ ed to have the log read. Doc was reduced to Arniy Chief Cook. CG BELITTLES SIU Wade informed Crescitelli that he was up for disobeying orders after his return from shore leave allowed by Chief Steward, and the Coast Guard told hirn that he would be removed from the ship at Marseilles. When asked where he would like to be tried, he replied that he would rather wait until the vessel returned to the U. S., where he could secure union support. After the Coast Guard Commis­ sioner askd him what union he belonged to, and he had replied that he was an SIU member, the CG man said that he used to be­ long to the NMU and that, "The NMU is the only union that might be able to help you, but I don't know about any other union." The captain then agreed to hold his trial in the U. S., but after arrival at Norfolk, no trial was ever held. Sussman was also charged with disobeying orders, and chose to be tried in Marseilles. Coast Guard Commissioner King re­ fused, threatened to remove him from the ship, and said that he was there to please the Captain. DELEGATE DEMOTED On Oct. 25, after leaving Mar­ seilles, the Captain called Delegat Flynn, and informed him that due to shortage of help he was being demoted to Wiper. When Flynn stated that there was a shortage of five men in the Stew­ ard Dept., the Captain merely read him the log. Next day, he reported to Chief Engineer Zane as a Wiper, and the Chief made him FWT within 15 minutes after reporting. At Norfolk, Agent Ray White secured settlement for both Flynn and Sussman on their beefs re­ garding wages. Commissioner Engrel at Norfolk rebuked the captain for breaking the law, and left hurriedly when Flynn told Captain Wade that he would seek to gain damages. The Grundy members, in view of these hap­ penings, think that some form of collusion existed between the Coast Guard and Captain Wade, and after listening to their story, as reported here, we're inclined to agree that something has a strong odor of fish. �•• •.T-£^'^r--^S'i THE Friday, Noveihb^r 30, 1945 SEAFARERS LOG Page Five THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS 'iI REPORT DEATH OF SIU BROTHER ON ROBIN TUXFORD Seafarers Log, This is to inform the mem­ bership of the death and burial of Michael Panoff, AB, Book No. 30791, who signed articles on the SS Robin Tuxford August 24, 1945, in New York. At about 6 (p.m.) . . . Oct. 6 . . . in . . . Salerno, Italy, while assisting in straightening . . . hatch covers . . . Panoff fell... into lower hold, striking his head. ... He received a frac­ tured skull and other injuries which resulted in his death.... He never regained conscious­ ness after the fall. He is survived by a brother, John Panoff of 100-34—67 Drive, Forest Hills, L. I., New York. We wish to express our regret at the passing of a brother whose qualities as a seamen and a shipmate were of the finest, and whose death is a loss to all. Funeral services were con­ ducted by . . . Father Flavian J. O'Donnell, Capt. US Army . . . and the burial was in the US Military Cemetery . . . Plot L, Row 12, Grave 134. Four beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave (from the workers of Salerno, the Tuxford Crew, ship's officers and the WSA.) The crew of the Robin Tux­ ford wish to express their grati­ tude to Captain Hocken, for ar­ ranging that members of the crew attend the services. . . . The Crew—(SS Robin Tuxford) out by the Frisco patrolman. The skipper. Captain Kirkconnel, says he's a great econ­ omist because he has been a banker all his life. We are en­ closing a sketch showing the kind of economics he under­ stands best. The cheapskate carried his own seabag and grips to save ignoring a 48-hr. warning of building for any good cause. "no food—no sail," got a hell of Your editorials are vivid and to a surprise and a 24 hour delay the point. in shoving off. Your publication, with its Let this be an example to high ideals and constant en­ donkeys like Dominic, who deavor for the bettering of liv­ threaten delegates with Coast ing conditions for the merchant Guard action, that seamen still seamen, should be recognized— and applauded—by all men! have rights. Sincerely, After leaning over backwards all during the rough years of the M. Benway war, trying to cooperate with a (Wife of Charles P. Benway) dozen government agencies as well as the companies, we be­ lieve in a reconversion to HAPPY IS THE peacetime contracted conditions UNION MAN WHO and activities. HAS A UNION WIFE Incidently, our Steward, Car­ los Diaz, showed himself a 100% Seafarers Log, My husband is a member of union man in standing with the the SIU (Pacific Di.strict) and crew in this as he did. —R. H. Gloss (Deck), Howard C. every time he comes home, he Hutcherson (Eng.), C. O. Winskey (Stw.). ing in the interest of the sea­ men. I well remember 4he raw deals they used to get. Enclosed please find a two dollar money order to help carry on the good work of the Seafarers Log. I also want to compliment the SIU for their stand against those detestible communists. The members did a good job in the longshore dis­ pute and I know they will keep it up. Wishing you all the best for the holiday season and better sailing for the year 1946. Yours very truly, (Mrs.) Edward J. Fries the piece off and the sooner we get these thirty day wonders back to their coupon clipping the better off we'll all be. Just to show you what a cheap ship this was, when we were in Germany and needed tools to work with, the mate told us to go to the Gestapo headquarters to get some. (They are available there if you're quick at getting things without the owner's permission.) Carl C. Lawson SIU MAN*S WIFE DISTRIBUTES LOG TO HER FRIENDS ATTENTION CREW OF JAMES M, GILLIS Seafarers Log: Since 1942 I have greatly en­ joyed reading your publication "Seafarers Log." During my husband's long trips to sea we unfortunately missed many in­ teresting editions. Now through your direct-by-mail courtesy, not only shall we steadily avail ourselves of its highly impor­ brings a copy of the Seafarers tant contents,, but shall pass it Log which I find interesting to on to a heretofore unenlight­ read. We live 138 miles from Frisco ened public. Among those "Strangers" but every Monday night, when whom the "Log" has already he is in the States, he makes the reached, it has- been interesting trip down there to attend the to note how many "didn't Union meetings and doesn't get know." Now they know—and back before 2.00 a. m. Now that he's shipping out are genuinely interested! All items are excellent. Your again I would like to have the sense of humor thrown into the Log mailed to me so that I can teeth of adversity is morale follow the good work you're do- From St. Louis Missouri comes this interesting letter of appreciation from returning soldiers to the SIU crew which brought them home aboard the SS James M. Gillis. The letter is signed by three members of the First Inf. 6th Div., and they say that it's the feeling shared by their outfit. OTIS E. HALL CREW ^'MILITANT TO A MAN" The Log, We three delegates of the Otis E. Hall, would like to show our appreciation of the cooperation and unity of the crew togeher with that of the SIU port agents CRITTENTON CREW in both New York and Philadel­ CONTRIBUTES TO phia. The ship was stored in New UNION BROTHER York for a three months trip, Seafsurers Log: according to the port Stewards The crew of the SS Florence of the American Liberty Steam­ Crittenton would appreciate the ship Lines. However, our Stewpublication of this notice in the ai'd found, during our shift to Log. Philly, that the chill boxes con­ To VERNON L. PORTER tained dried onions, white po­ Book No. 505 tatoes, sweet potatoes, and rot­ We are sorry to hear of your ten stores from last trip in large ordeal in prison and we have, enough amounts as to make the in gratitude of your good fel­ ship seemingly well stocked lowship, contributed $185 with fresh foods. (one hundred and eighty-five The Old Man, after inspec­ dollars) which is being sent tions of the boxes with the your way via Brother Jack delegates and Steward, agreed White, 30234, who is hand­ that additional stores were ling the contributions. needed. With the OK of W. J. We sincerely hope that this Hill, a vice-pres. of the com­ contribution will be of help pany, our Steward put in re­ to you. The best of luck to quisitions for all stores actually you and may we again have needed. Nothing happened. It the pleasure of sailing as ship­ was only after a word from Mr. Hill that we were even able to mates. On behalf of the crew, secure one lone delivery of daily B. Cartwright, Dk. Del. stores like milk and bread. After the wagon had been in port three weeks, the ci:ew fin­ ally became tired of being push­ GIVES LESSON IN ed around by the co's. port agent, Dominic. It appeared PENNY PINCHING that we were to be sent to sea The Log: without the necessary provi­ We have just payed off the sions. At this the crew, militant SS John McDonough after hav­ to a man, decided on action. The ing sailed with the cheapest war kind of stuff that made SIU born skipper we ever met. ships what they are today. Working with Brother Collins, We had notliing but trouble the crew voted to set her down. with OT and vaiibus other beefs whidi were duly straightened The Comphny and the Old Man, MCDONOUGH CAPT, "Merchant Seamen 99 The merchant seamen seldom boast That they carried the goods where needed most. But some flag-waver ashore asks where you work and why? And the merchant marine is your reply. "Draft dodger" he cries. "You low class bum You make all the money and have all the fun. You gripe like hell if things ain't just so And when you come ashore you're loaded with dough." This ignorant jerk always forgets That quite a few men went down to the depths. In '42 when the sinkings were high The merchant seamen were ready to die We carried the goods to the different fronts Yet we're known to the world as a bunch of drunks All that's said for what we have don% Is "go back to sea you dirty bum." Some "Volunteers" the draft board got And "Broadway Commandoes" who have never shot Will sneer at the men of the merchant fleet And curse every seaman they chance to meet. Now that the war is over and thru. Some merchant seamen will go home to The scorn of their neighbors and fairweather friends But that is not where the story ends. For the men who've seen action. Gob or GI Who've seen men suffer and seen them die Will hail every seaman as a comrade in arms When they md^t by the sea or the .ffopical palms. Donal'd McEwen. |B Seafarers Log, We would like very much for the crew of the James M. GUlis to know that we appreciate all they did for us and we send this along in the hope that you will be able to print it in your paper. We have read quite a few of the Logs and think that it's a good paper. Some of us were members of unions before we entered the service and expect to return to them in the near future. We want to say that we tliink you are doing fine for the men in the SIU and we hope that our branch of the trade union movement can do as much for us when we get back to work again. We were passengers on the ship for 48 days and, truthfully couldn't have been treated bet­ ter in the homes of our best friends. The crew was a fine bunch of men who worked well together. They never had any troT.ible among themselves, as many groups of men would con­ fined in such a small area for such a long time. The food was very good and excellently prepared and we had nice sleeping quarters with plenty of clean linen. It seem­ ed that the crew was always trying to do more for us even when we had everjdhing we could need. So expressing our thanks to the crew and to the Union which makes these things pos­ sible, we say good luck to all of you. C. H. Morris, J. E. Dugan, M. R. Bowers. I i'i !'1<I I' i' iiji �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 30, 1945 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Gome Deck Gang Charges THREE MEETINGS ON DE SOTO Mate; Skipper Involved STRESS FOOD AND CLEANLINESS Digest Of Minutes From Various SlU Ship Meetings MV Cape Texas NEW YORK, Nov. 15 — Spe­ cial meeting to take up black gang beef concerning donkey watches for oilers. Julio Evans elected chairman, Ramon Encamacion elected rec.secretary. Chairman explained that the agreement stipulates that over­ time must be paid for this work on week days between 5 p. m. and 8 a. m. provided the ship is in port and they do not break watches. Ralph Carbone moved that nobody sign on until this beef is squared away. The mo­ tion was carried unanimously. The chairman then spoke on the value of union solidarity. 29 men were present from all de­ partments. 26 were book men the others trippers. Eugenio Acabeo moved that all present list their names and book num­ bers for attaching to the min­ utes. The motion was seconded by Gordon Marvury. It carried. A committee of three, Ernesto Corlez, Ramon Encarnacion and Ramon Aguiar, was instructed to meet with the two absent members of the stewards dept. explain the action of the meet­ ing, and urge them to concur. The rec.secretary added this note to the minutes. "Great en­ thusiasm and unity was shown at the meeting. We have a 100% Union crew of which the SIU should be proud. 4- 4" 4" SS Thomas J. Lyons AT SEA, October 24. — T. Short elected chairman, J. Renka elected Recording Sec­ retary. Ships delegates listed everything in good order with the exception of the steward dept., which delegate C. R. McClure, reports has a dispute as to how many men constitute a steward dept., on liberty ships. . Fred Serrahn contacted New York hall long distance from Charleston, N. C. and received information that seven men plus the Steward, total eight men to complete a Stewards Dept. Crew went on record to ex­ press satisfaction of good work done by the 1st and 2nd cook and Chief Steward. The vessel left N. Y. not properly stored nor equipped. These men are congratulated for the good handling of their department in spite of this shortage. 4» 4" 4* SS Cape Corwin AT SEA, September 24 — Meeting called to order for pur­ pose of offering suggestions to Steward for improving the chow, and welfare discussion. J. McMahon, Chairman elected by acclaim. Recording Secretary, R. The necessity for proper feed­ three ships' delegates to meet It was just "fair weather" according to the John Gorrie skipper's log and nothing untowards was happen­ ing and cleanliness of ship and with the captain in regard to was stressed at the ship­ conditions of feeding aboard ing aboard as the scow steamed in the direction of Bor­ gear board meeting on the SS De- ship was unanimously adopted. deaux. "Without wishing to disturb the skipper's dream Soto Sept. 26 in Buenos Aires. The delegates were also in­ of harmony and contentment aboard his vessel the Log, A motion instructing the structed to take up the matter this time the Seafarers Log, wants to let him in on a little secret. On September 26, 1945, after a three-day drunken spree, Simon V. Pukas, his mate, bent on murder, was holding forth on deck armed with a 30-30 rifle which, in his drunken stu­ por, he was firing indiscrimi­ nately. Sorry to shock you, skipper old man, but the Log, that is the Seafarers Log, seems to feel that a little incident of attempt­ ed murder is something that should appear in your ship's log. Now this mate, not content with his indiscriminate shoot­ ing, started to discriminate, this time picking Ordinary Seaman Jerry Greenberg for his target. As the OS walked forward un­ suspectingly, the mate let go with a shot "across the bows" but fortunately, according to the crew, the first one was a dud. Greenberg, not fancying himself a dead martyr, prompt­ ly hit the deck (in fact he is said to have started his own private fox-hole), and the sec­ ond shot, not a dud this time, missed. So much for this gem of news for Skipper Rudolph Augustsen to enter belatedly into the ship's log. Now for some other infor­ mation, not yet recorded by the worthy captain. This same man. Mate Simon V. Pukas, had an almost fantas­ tic craving for masculine affec­ tion and attention, which went SURVIVORS OF THE FIRST MATE Members of the John Gorrie deck gang gather at the New York Hall to discuss "near misses" in their encounters with the first mate. Left to right, standing, P. Tanski (AB), Paul Schad (Dk Mn). John Belinski (AB). Ivan Radovic (AB). Joseph Grant (AB). Herb Mielke (OS) and Nick Roll (OS). Seated. Jerry Green­ berg (OS) and Ed Kairis (AB). The mate "remained true to the deck crew" they reported. far beyond the uisual desires of those unfortrmate afflicted peo­ ple. Of course, it must be admit­ ted that the mate showed fi­ delity to be his watchword, in that he remained true to the deck crew and never once pm-sued his ardors in the- black gang or stewards' department. Whether he showed endearment for the occupant of the log room is unreported. ' Herrmann, elected by acclaim. ot becoming SIU member. The Steward told meeting just what crew approved and five book the food situation was on board members signed statement to and asked for suggestions for that effect. They are: Busby, changes in menu. These were J. G. Can. W. Kosmidor. J. offered and after consideration Disarmio and C. Lawson. Sec­ by entire crew a list of changes retary instructed to write de­ was made and were duly turned cision to Union. Following one over to the Steward at the com­ minute of silence the meeting pletion of the meeting. Chief adjourned on a motion by Bus­ Electrician asked chair to open by, seconded by S. Collet. discussion pertaining to working Recording-secretary was Wedt rules and duties of electricians. Swohla. The meeting also dis­ Such was done. The recording cussed shipboard beefs which secretary added this note to the were squared away aboard. minutes. "Since above meeting 4> 4* 4' and carrying out suggestions of SS Samuel H, Walker this meeting, the feeding aboard this vessel has improved greatly. AT SEA, October 29. — B. M. McCormick moved that charges 4, it SS John McDonough of non-imion conduct be pre­ ferred against M. C. Gaddy MANILA, Oct. 1 — Meeting (steward) upon arrival in port. called to order by James Disario. The motion was seconded by B. deck delegate. Bosun Carl Law- Jensen. It was brought out that son elected chairman unani­ the Steward did not check pro­ mously. Oiler Busby moved that visions before leaving port, Messboys divide work of clean­ leaves insufficient night lunch, ing stewards dept., toilet and refuses to pay overtime to pan­ shower. S. Collet (Dk. Mnt.) try men for ten extra men. moved that toaster and orange • 4. 4.: squeezer be removed from of­ SS Henry Lomh ficers mess to scullery. Second­ ed by Triolo. Ch. Ck. Forsylhe, AT SEA, Oct. 27 — Serious formerly NMU, stated intention beef concerned deficient food ' of dishes, table linen and other gear. Licensed officers were told to stay out of the crew's mess and refrain from using the • crew's gear. The meeting was chaired by Brother H. Braunstein and Joe Olya was recording-secretary. MEETING NO. 2 At the second meeting aboard the scow, Braunstein was again elected and R. Mclnruff replaced Olya in the secretarial post. Discussion concerning trip card men Reindern and Scidini who had made previous trips on cards and not joined the Union . was followed by a recommenda­ tion that this matter be referred . to shoreside officials for further action. The recommendation was adopted. The crew then adopted a motion warning Mat­ thews, who had not attended the meeting, against leaving dishes dirty and urging him to be a better union brother. This meeting was on Sept. 28. NOV. 11 MEETING On November 11 the crew In the preliminary hearings held another meeting at which before the Coast Guard which the members went on record to followed his arrival in New refuse a payoff until all beefs York, the mate was charged by were squared away. It also members of the crew, "with as­ adopted a motion" demanding sault with a deadly weapon." that the soldiers aboard the ship Final hearing is set for Mon­ "shall be fed in the same man­ day, Nov. 26 at which time the ner and quantity as the crew • skipper is scheduled to appear members." and state his views on: the Olya was recording secretary charges and defend his own of the third meeting and Braun­ failure to enter the alleged hap­ stein again won the chairman's penings in the ship's log. assignment. supply which was not suf­ ficient to permit balanced meals. Repeated suggestions for im­ provement, made by the crew, met with complete indifference on the part of the Steward. In the engine department, the Ch. Eng. posted a notice saying he and the 1st were the only ones who would authorize overtime. Disregarding the notice, the 2nd turned the Fireman and Oiler to. The Chief threatened to break the 12-4 Firemen down to Wiper if he dared turn in any more overtime on sea watches. The crew strongly emphasized the need for Patrolmen at the payoff. Delegates were Andrew J. Morvay (Stewards) Carl G. Frey (Engine) and AUenby (Deck). 4. 4 4. SS Thomas W. Hyde Oct. 10. — Lonnie Granlham was elected chairman and the first order of business was elec­ tion of delegates. Rogers. Don­ ald Long and Eugene Smith were unanimously elected as delegates for engine, stewards and deck departments respec­ tively. The sitewards depart­ ment was reported two men short. Grantham delivered a talk oh the union way of help­ ing members and other men participate in discussions. He advised all to read up on SIU literature, particularly the Con­ stitution. Recording Secretary was Niel F. Nielson. 4 4 4. SS Thomas W, Hyde (Second Meeting) Deck department delegate re­ ported four trip cards, four p. b.s and three books. Gasperinni will have time for full book. Steward dept. reported three book men, four p. b.s, sixteen trip cards and beefs about lock­ ers, bunks, mattresses. Crew members who had intended to sign on for next trip insist that these- things are corrected be­ fore they sign articles. Also discussed was the question of overtime for painting. Engine dept. report showed three book men and seven trippers. One, who said he didn't want to joina imion, was recommended for the 91 year c^ ib. Name is J. (Continued on Page 7) �Friday,. November 30, 1945 THE Joseph Hewes Crew Files Charges Against Four Men < AT SEA, Oct. 22. — Meeting aboard the SS Joseph Hewes called to order at 8 p.m. John . Hansen was elected chairman and T. Winders, recording-sec­ retary. Reports of delegates followed. Ray Delker, AB, "We have 7 full books, 1 probation book and 2 trip cards in the deck department." Engine Delegate Lester Kimbriel reported 4 full books, 1 p.b., 4 trippers and Stewards Delegate George Dinass, 4 full books, 8 p.b.s and 14 trippers. The stewards department del­ egate pointed out that Messman E. A. Miller had signed on with­ out clearing through the Union hall and was turned to by Act­ ing Steward Conrad. Kimbriel made a motion that the Steward ' be brought up on charges but the motion was later withdrawn when Conrad explained he had been under the impression that the Chief Steward (who had been left on the beach) had picked up Miller's card. As there was considerable confu­ sion because of the chief's fail­ ure to board the ship, the matter was voted to be turned over to the Patrolmen for a thor, ough investigation. The need for fumigation had been called to the attention of the captain and he had prom­ ised action when they got to France. The deplorable condi­ tions left by the prior crew were condemned as being "not ' Sit all in accordance with SIU . standards." Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. engine). Hall (deck) and Cen­ ters (Stewards). • It was reported that due to the shortage of one Steward, the entire dept. had had "a m§rdi-gras." The food had been terrible during the en­ tire trip and on more than one occasion the Messmen had been told that there "isn't any more" for the watch eating at the second table. Delegates' vi­ sits to the Steward produced many unfilled promises but af­ ter a fuU and open discussion it became clear that the trou­ ble was because of the abso­ lute lack of cooperation in the department. It was decided that the offenders be brought before a shore committee. UP ON CHARGES SPECIAL MEETING, Nov. 10.—Hansen called meeting to order at 2 p.m. Only order of business was a motion duly made, seconded and carried, that the following men be charged as follows: John Higgins. Incompetent, uncooperative and for actions unbecoming an SIU member, such as refusing to take orders from Steward and Chef and using insulting language to sincere book members who were trying to better condi­ tions for the crew. Kaiser (2nd Ck.). Totally in­ competent, uncooperative, viz.: The crew agreed at a previous meeting to observe ship rules by keeping soldiers out of crew's quarters. Kaiser used his focs'le to run a card game, fed soldiers with crew night lunch, in fact used his trip card as a vehicle to hustle the GIs and crew. Several lost substantial, sums of money. Kaiser persisted after being warned. Such actions would destroy the Union's good name. Gomez (2nd Ck.). Totally in­ competent. Bemstien. This man recruit­ ed a soldier from among the passengers to do his work. The complaints were signed by the following men: Lester Kimiriel, John Hanson, Oposlokas Kalanidas. A1 Pateras, W. C. Wagner, R. J. Congdon. L. J. Hall, e. L. Kemper and John Francutl. FUMIGATION IMPOSSIBLE AT SEA, Nov. 1.—Chairman Hansen called the meeting to order at 8 p.m. The body then took . up unfinished business such as the matter of fumiga­ tion. It was pointed out that in­ asmuch as the ship had only been in LeHavre for a few hours, fumigation had been im­ possible. The captain had re­ jected the idea of deck boards for showers and the delegates r were instructed to see him again. Brothers Wagner (deck), Fishel (engine), and Higgins (stewards) were elected to make up a work list. After HE some discussion a motion was made demanding that new innerspring mattresses be sup­ plied the crew because the present ones were hard and thin and of poor quality. It was recommended the matter be brought before the next joint meeting in New York. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. after adopting a mo­ tion that nobody sign off be­ fore the' Patrolmen board the Ifliii ship. Brother Winders was re­ cording-secretary. WONDERS •SgiVvV--;.;-';..;-,:; lii FOOD IS TERRIBLE AT SEA, Nov. 10.—Hansen again elected chairman by ac­ clamation as was Winders to the rec.-sec. post. In the dele­ gates' reports all departments showed disputed overtime and a volunteer committee was formed to assist the Purser in giving each man an account of wages due. The following brothers volunteered: Hanson Jeff Davis saw Ihe now Coast Guard papers before he shipped out. "I wonder what their next move to grab power .will be." asks Jeff. SEAF ARERS LOG Digest Of Minutes Frem Various SIU Ship Meetings (Continued from Page 6) Hamlon or Namlon. Other ship­ board beefs were discussed and settled leaving only the bunk and locker situation for the Pa­ trolmen. Chairman Lonnie Gran­ tham again spoke on SIU or­ ganization matters. 4- S. 3^ SS Tarleton Brown BRINDISI, Italy, Oct. 7 — Fitzgerald elected chairman and Sommer, recording , secretary. Deck delegate John W. Samsel spoke about cleanliness of the mess halls, keeping tables clean and feet off chairs. Ch. Steward suggested fines. The members voted that Person is not to be served unless he is properly dressed. Black gang delegate Tony went on record to say that everything was running in har­ mony and the engine depart­ ment had no beefs. The same re­ port was made by the steward dept. delegate, Phillips. The Bosun proposed that no clothes be washed in showers. 4* 4" 4* SS Tarleton Brown OCT. 21. — No beefs reported from stewards or black gang. One member of deck crew com­ plained about heads with a re­ quest that they are improved in cleanliness. The Steward warned the crew against selling food to GIs or bringing any of them to the crew's focst'le. He pointed out that the latter practice dis­ turbed men who were going on watch. $1.00 penalty was voted for infraction of these rules. Chairman was Bosun William Simmans. Manuel Marin was recording secretary. Gl Paper Lauds SIU Members Ou SS Thomas Hyde Final edition of the "Fryde Hyde" official organ of the GIs.. returning on the Thomas W. Hyde, commented editorially on the cooperation the troops re­ ceived from all hands aboard the Calmar Liberty. In another article the troop commander, Lt. Col. A. E. Betschich, thanked the skipper and "his most efficient crew" for the excellent and interesting voyage during which good food, well served "and accommodations exceeding those expected on a vessel of this size" left nothing to be desired. The Col. said "We were all agreeably sur­ prised to find ourselves travel­ ling in such comfort and this comfort was the work of Cap­ tain Hansen and his crew." HAVE YOU VOTED? Page Seven CUT AND RUN By HANK Andy Thevik, one of the old timers, is going to comb the Brooklyn beach until he runs out of those Khorramshar PX stogies. % X X Bosun James Scott became the proud father of a girl. Mother, child and father are doing fine. XXX The Norfolk hall is a fine rest­ ing place. Almost empty and noiseless with about ten guys waiting around. No reason why the piecards there don't send us at least a weather report. 4' 4- 4. Deck Engineer Weaver Man­ ning has lend-leased nine bucks to 2nd Ck and Baker Henry McDilda. Both were gassed up at the time. McDilda would do fine if he spent the nine smack­ eroos learning to bake bread. 4-4-4 While those pea-jacketed Maritime School refugees breeze through the first deck in sub­ way rush hour fashion, and fa­ miliar shellbacks are rustfully anchored around the bar wait­ ing for salty shots to head their way, there's plenty of news about brothers to be logged. 4- 4- 4There's a beef about Alfred "Smokey" Lanton who's sailing chief mate these day for Miss­ issippi. He made a bad impres­ sion on his unlicensed brothers so it looks like the scrambled brass is giving him lead poison­ ing of the brain. 4-4-4. Little.Tommy Counihan sure climbed fast even for an ambi­ tious kid. He's third mating on a tanker now. Another young shipmate who's third mating is former Bosun Virgil Conrad. Hope he's improved in dealings with his union brothers. 4-4-4' The last time we saw Bosun Espur H. Dam, following that '43 trip on the Del Aires, was his appearance as third mate having a drink below the old Stone Street Hall. 4-4-4We've got a swell (but plenty tough and mustachioed) door­ man keeping out the foulweathered brothers at the New York hall. Nice work, Slug Siekmann, in keeping out those two guys who just wanted to look around "because we have trip cards." 4-4-4Our big and important organ­ izing machine is being oiled suc­ cessfully by "Bull" Shepard and his equally handsome brothers. Gene Dauber and Joe Udeljack. (Editor's Note: We apologize for Hank. Calling the organiz­ ers "handsome" is a sign of as­ tigmatism or perhaps DTs. Be­ fore Udeljack came on the others were known as "the gruesome twosome." Nobody has thought up a name for all three,—yet.) 4-4-4The best humored and busiest working Deck Engineer we've ever met is an old timer named Fred Johnson (Bk No. 117) who's aboard the SS Tulsa right now. 4 4 4Wonder if Thomas "Rebel" Mellon ever decorated his puss with another beautiful black beard. • 4 4 4 If Harry Bernay keeps sailing Mississippi he'll own the of­ ficers' mess saloon. Unless he decides to get his own restaurtaurant somewhere around New York. 4 4 4 Anyone know the where­ abouts of Oiler Paul Gondzer who was trying so hard for promotion to third. His soldier brother should be getting home from Persia soon, and Paul may have suspended operations to be with his family. 4 4 4 Don't suppose any wise guys like that big smilin cook bother Fireman Harold Barrentine these days. Barren hasn't hit New York for a long time. 4 4 4 A couple of fresh beers and chatter about old times with those two old Missouri mules, Oilers Patrick Kearns and Clar­ ence Adolph, would go good right now. 4 4 4 Waiting to hear from Gene Moon who shipped on a Robin scow and became deck delegate. 4 4 4 Attention all Eire newspapers. Messman George Kelly should be visiting his parents there. We don't know how many points the Irish law allows for a dis­ charge, but Kelly should have enough. 4 4 4 Has anyone seen "Seabreeze?" We mean Simon Forgetle. who did so much chairhopping in that Panama saloon and missed the ship which was heading home after a five month voyage. 4 4 4 Is James Holme married, hit­ ting Australia or sailing to Puer­ to Rico to say "hullo" to Bud Ray? 4 4 4 AB Charles McKee visited Beaver Street the other p.m., took one look around and left for Frisco to ship out again. 4 4 4 Why so much free advertise­ ment around the New York hall for that first mate on the John Gorrie? After all, there's an old saying, "One man's meat is an­ other man's poison." 4 4 4 Looks like Messman Harold Farfington shipped out a few days ago. He hasn't grown a beard since those days on the George Pickett. 4 4 4 We just saw the report from the William Lester sent from Japan by the crew. Their des­ cription of the skipper and chief mate is magnificent but unpublishable. 4 4 4 We were kidding one of the Log writers the other, day about the joys of a piecard's job. He didn't answer but slipped us a poem he had just received from a seafaring poet laureate. He said, "We have to read these." I withdraw my remarks about piecards. Anyone who has to read stuff like that is a hero of the labor movement. (Editor: Hank is just fooling. Most of the stuff we are getting is good.) s!l i-i li • Ur ' I i'Jj £.1 i } I �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 30, 1945 BULLETIN J SS THOMAS SULLY James Gordon Ernest Fickett John Frankowski Ralph Sturges Peter Nicolaides Garnett Stevens John McDonnell Lyle Smith Darius Aurman Wallace Gibson Floyd McNair N. N. Bathia A. Von Lerberg Purvis Parker Wm. Lichtenaner Martin Collins Richary King Robert Dunning Bill Woodham Fred Manry Ralph Whitley Floyd Grahan C. M. Blackstock Raymond Roach D. L. Lavender Geo. A. Yeager Billy Brown Elton Sanders F. W. Mobrhusen Leland Jacobs Leonard Morris Clarence Yackel Robert Breaux Chas. Holder 98.75 19.80 2.89 3.24 4.43 5.98 7.84 8.71 3.57 3.57 3.17 3.17 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.58 8.32 1.00 10.20 3.82 13.79 10.20 10.80 13.18 1.68 5.89 2.83 2.83 ..... 3.47 .. 3.47 7.49 18.43 5.94 84 SS FRANK R. STOCKTON C. Schwartzer $ 8.66 4.60 W. Maseley A. Lallesaya 12.02 P. Cox ... 5.07 ..... 2.69 Francis Altman 23.12 Henry Gable Edward Farch 2.69 Ferdinand Hartung 2.01 2.69 Harold Vincent 13.43 Peter Barnett 6.71 James Gresback Donald Quinn 32.67 Warren Burton 2.35 James O'Connell ; 1.34 Maurice P. Corbett 4.03 1.08 Melford Grier 1.00 M. Holm ; 3.37 Edward Janich SlU HALLS NEW YORK Si Beaver St HAnover 2-2784 BOSTON 330 Atlantic Ave. Liberty 4057 BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 PHILADELPHIA 6 North 6th St. Lombard 7651 NORFOLK 25 Commercial PI. 4-1083 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Canal 3336 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 3-1728 MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. 2-1754 SAN JUAN, P. R45 Ponce de Leon San Juan 1885 GALVESTON SOSVi 22nd St. 2-8043 RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. SAN FRANCISCO ..59 Clay St. SEATTLE ....86 Seneca St. PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside SL WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. SO. CHICAGO ...9137 So. Houston Ave. CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Oair St. DETROIT 1038 Third St. DULUTH B31 W. Michigan St. VICTORIA, B. C 602 Boughton St. VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St. TAMPA 842 Zack St. M-1323 JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. 5-1231 —Unclaimed WtMges— Calmar Steamship Company Towell Vinal Malcolm Cross Carl Yost Victor Maldonado Giovanni Labbato 6.73 15.20 23.86 15.09 15.09 Leo A. Bolton ... Ernest Pelsey ..i H. H. Turner ... W. Peterson Joseph Mesta 4.67 D. A. Austin 3.19 2.89 5.15 P. Miguel 84 L. T. English 2.89 2.41 SS J. WILLARD GIBBS 2.41 John Smith John J. Comfrey E. McStowe S. ChiUin R. Solberg A. Feliciano J. J. Radziwicz A. Loy : I. P. Matazko Frank Tonas Maurice Norris D. Brummond James Minton Geo. Davis Max Seidel A. H. Kuffner L. R. Burdette Daniel Redington ... D. Staserich A. B. Chalmers Edgar N. Jacobson Members of the Seafarers N. M. Patton are entitled to a weekly pay­ Hyman Patask ment from the Union if they Geo. H. Bryand are laid up in a hospitaL Be Paul Crowley sure to get what is coming D. Coffey to you: Notify the Union the R. McCauley day you are admitted, so that E, Velez there will be no delay in your Geo. Ruel receiving the money due you. E. Bellington J. Henault John Szyayarto — A. Lazardo J. A. SCARA A. L, Thomas J. E. WARD L. R. Holland J. E. McCREADIE R. J. Renders J. DENNIS (colored) D. Kimble C. T. WHITE Francis J. Best J. P. SABERON D. J. Jackson XXX Ralph Johnson MOBILE Phillip Barrows TIM BURKE William Pyonter M. CARDANA F. B. Francis J. C. DANZEY PhiUip Barrows XXX Andrew Goodbeck NORFOLK MARINE HOSP. Thomas Hanley , CARLTON P. BLANKENSHIP John Mooney Lionel Chapman JESS SMITH Rossman Coons CHARLES MIZELL Wm. Meyer JOHN N. CONNOLLY Richard Desman JOSEPH TAYLOR Paul Morse XXX Men Now In The Marine Hospitals BRIGHTON, MASS. R. INSCOE G. PHINNEY J. HOWARD L. PERSICHETTI A. RAMOS J. SILKOWSKI H. GABAREE J. LONG A. MORSE E. JOHNSTON P. CONOYER % X STATEN ISLAND T. BRESCIO D. G. SLOAN E. G. WALKER G. SMITH W. SPENCER J. M. MARTINEZ R. POWELL G. SCHULZE L. R. KATES C. MIDDLETON H. J. CRONIN L. L. MOODY E. R. CROWELL L. LUZI W. K SMITH MASON HALL E. F. GIBBS L. R. BORJA D. CARRILLO L. VEENSTRA W. B. MUIR SAVANNAH HOSPITAL M. JOHN L. LOFTIN B. R. PETERMAN « » » VINCENT SAN JUAN ELLIS ISLAND R. C. GRIMES R. DICKSON JOHN W. GREGORY LOUIS CERON JOHN LOPEZ D. MCDONALD s. X t. NEPONSIT CORNELIUS J. FITZGERALD E. VON TESMAR Your sister Marie is trying to R. A. BLAKE get in touch with you. Contact BERTEL BRYDER J. F. CLARK Headquarters office for her ad­ PABLO CORTES dress. E. V. FERRER XXX XXX BALTIMORE HOSPITAL MV TYBEE FRANCIS JONES Will Eddie "Gaga" or other FREDERICK ROSENBAUM members of the crew please write ESILIO DELLAMANO XXX to Robert Powell, at the U. S. PORT OF NEW ORLEANS Marine Hospital, Stapleton, Sts^ F. W. MURPHY ten Island, N. Y. Hospital Payments PERSONALS $ 27.01 6.04 ....... 2.01 98.75 98.75 .67 2.01 4.03 9.50 13.63 4.37 7.05 9.07 3.69 2.01 .. 4.70 3.97 5.57 5.56 3.95 1.97 3.36 3.36 1.18 6.03 ._... 9.61 8.69 11.06 8.69 11.36 13.40 11.72 ... 14.74 59.08 4.67 4.67 5.30 1.98 1.98 ...... 3.96 1.98 44.01 1.98 3.55 13.18 5.05 4.21 4.21 4.21 10.10 4.21 4.2l Wm. Friedley Vincent Petrella Marvin McLeod David Desman John McWade Eddie Combs Donald Austel Kennett Strong David Wedding Leland Taylor Oliver Knight H. Van Den Basch John Mooney' Ansel Rossan Thomas Williams Albert Wooten Jerry O'Brien R. Samples .' 11.98 4.21 4.21 17.67 4.21 13.47 4.21 28.61 4.21 43.34 43.66 17.67 36.00 7.57 33.5'}' 33.57 11.78 5.56 SS HOLT Voyage No. 7 Edward L. Gordon $ 96.13 Robert Moran 28.04 Robert Scott 6.23 Robert E. Conway 8.02 James M. Kingston 1.18 Paul R. Klausen , 2.67 Harry W. Sagarino 1.78 Q. L. Gryzwacz 1.78 Melvin Hoy 7.13 A. La Plante 7.13 C. Goetke 1.83^ Geo. R. Lang : .89 E. H. Steinhelfer 9.80 A. H. Birt 90 John H. Stevenson 1.78 Leo A. Derstler 5.14 Chas. A. Fitzpatrick 2.67 Wm. Ginn 8.66 Paul D. Leplay 3.56 Capas W. Jones 30 Collect at Calmar Steamship Company office. Notice! 1. The crew members of the D. Willard, who were aboard dur­ ing the salvage of the French vessel, are advised to keep in touch with the Chief Adjusiter, Division of Wartime Insurance, WSA, 99 John Street, regarding payment of bonus. MONEY DUE Paul Curtis, $225.00; H. Tucker, $175.00; T. Arrago, $225.00; D. Snyder, $67.50; B. R. Williams, E. McNulty, 34 hrs.; W. L. Sar­ $36.00. Collect from Eastern SS. gent, 16 hrs.; J. Chaisson, 46 hrs.; XXX $10.50; H. Kalitzki, $153.53; G. Brooks, $153.53; H. Mackiewicz, SS GALEN L. STONE $153.53; N. Remley, $153.53; T. (Paid off in New Orleans) Daley, $153.53; J. R. Webb, Crew has linen money coming. $153.53. CoUect by writing to Eastern SS Collect at Calmar, 14 Whitehall Co., Boston, Mass. St., New York City. XXX XXX SS HASSLER SS LOU GEHRIG The men who paid off in Char­ (Voyage No. 9) leston, S. C, can collect transpor­ The following men have money tation at the Bull Line Office in due them: Jack Wright, $225.00; New York. SS DANIEL WILLARD (Paid off in Phila.) • v..I"..'- �m mmm Friday, November 30, 1945 THE SEAFARERS LOG iPPBI Page Nine Port Boston Busier Than Ever By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON — Business and ship­ ping continues at a fast pace in this port. We sometimes wonder where we are going to get the men, especially when the board holds 75 or 100 jobs at one time; however, we somehow manage . to get the boys aboard for sailing time. there last week, and currently is being crewed up from here. Every time we have a vessel—or vessels—in Portland, it requires that someone travel up there from Boston at least once a week. In­ cidentally, Portland . is doing all right so far as business is con­ cerned, and all signs point to­ ward its being much better off as a port in the future. By BOB HALL A great deal of our time is Not only have they some new TAMPA — Things in this port, John Lind and the old Marjorie taken up in this business of writ­ piers up there, built and paid for Silence this week from the are picking up, and we are get­ are due in next week. ing commitment letters for entry by the Government as a wartime Branch Agents'Of the follow­ We are getting several very sad ting quite a few ships in here ratings. We write one letter to necessity, but the Maine solbhs ing ports: now. We had four last week, cases in this office the past couple attest that we can use the ap­ appear ready to spend some and will have five in this week. of weeks. Some of the HMO boys plicant, and this letter gets him money to build more piers and GALVESTON The good ship Brandywine is drop in and inquire about taking woo the railroads for better rail SAN JUAN also due in over the week end. out trip cards. When askbd why ^^0 WAHTi facilities to feed the port. It PHILADELPHIA guess she will call for cooks, as they quit the WSA, they usually looks as though the postwar per­ JACKSONVILLE she does at least once a trip. Bull talk about every man should be­ iod will witness some rather in­ BALTIMORE long to a union. It's sad, sad in­ has started to send some of her tense rivalry for New England NEW ORLEANS rustbuckets back. The Governor deed that these monkeys never shipping. figured that one out long ago; MAIL SNAFUED they actually look hurt when We have been receiving a num­ you tell them to scram. ber of calls from wives and rela­ tives of our Boston members com­ THICK AS FLIES By LOUIS GOFFIN plaining about the mail situation These new Coast Guard papers and asserting that their letters to Slowly but surely the wartime the merchant seamen, are fully are something of a headache here their relatives are not being re­ agencies are going out of business. capable of taking care of our­ in this port. These kids go to ceived. Now that the Navy will the post office to get papers as selves. not handle merchant sailors' mail We've noted that in the past few We do not need nor want the soon as they become draft bait. any longer, we wiU have to de­ weeks a number of RMO fink on the list. About 10 or 12 days vise some way of insuring our halls in certain small ports have Coast Guard to interfere with the They in turn send them to the operation of the Merchant Serv­ SIU hall and won't give them later he returns to the Hall to men adequate mail service. For closed their doors. This is a step ice in the months and years to papers unless we give them a tell us that he went up to the one thing, we will have to de­ in the right direction, and the follow. We demand that we re­ letter to the effect that we are in Coast Guard to get his papers, mand that the various companies sooner that the rest of these fink turn to the jurisdiction of the De­ need of these men. Most of them and that they had sent him back not let mail addressed to crew we send to 228 South Franklin to us for another letter, in which members employed on their ships halls close their doors the better. partment of Commerce and the Street and, from what we hear, Elimination of all types of fink U. S. Steamboat Inspection Serv­ we must specify what ship we accumulate in some forgotten cor­ the rank and filers can't get in halls and crimp joints is abso­ ice. need him for, together with its ner of their offices until after the their own hall for the paper The Coast Guard should turn lutely necessary for the future sailing date. crew has paid off and dispersed well b e i n.g of the maritime this power over to the men who seekers. up and down the coast. The usual unions and all organized labor. are acquainted with the peace Not many of the oldtimers JUST TOO BUSY procedure then, presumably, is drifting around now. One of them time pursuits of the merchant In eliminating these agencies, we . Needless to say, this is quite . an imposition on the Dispatcher's to toss the whole stack of mail must never overlook the one out­ service. Coast Guard courts and has got himself a contract with time, for the Dispatcher is most into the dead letter office. Which fit which is most damaging to the hearing units should be discon­ Uncle Sam; Brother Harvey of the time too busy taking or- doesn't help the domestic har­ future of our Union, and all sea­ tinued, and their uniformed law­ men in general—^and that is the yers should be turned back to . ders for crews, shipping them out mony of our married brothers! At the moment we have the SS Coast Guard. civilian life. Frankly, we are and keeping his records in order, We realize that the Coast Guard getting tired of paying taxes to to have time on his hands for Hagerstown Victory (Calmar) and writing letters which can run into the New Zealand Victory (Water­ is a necessity for the protection support these shysters who are . 40 or 50 per day, the way the man) paying off. Both ships are of merchant ships dui-ing storms; doing nothing but harming the taking what amounts to virtually they serve an essential purpose wellbeing and morale of the sea­ young fellows are coming in. a full crew, so that we start this in life saving and other useful men. Then, too, another time-con- week off with the proverbia It goes without saying that all . sumer is Portland, Me. The J. "bang" and hope for the best for duties in peace time. The work seamen have the same thoughts that they did during the late war Swan (So. Atlantic) paid off up he remainder of the week. was a bright spot in the history regarding the Coast Guard and of our country, and we know that that is, get out of the merchant they will serve usefully in the service picture, let us attend to future. But there is one thing our knitting and all you gold that they must realize—that we. braiders attend to yours. Now is the lime to come to the aid of your union. We Jamerson has his notice to report > By BLACKIE NEIRA are engaged in an all-out ef­ to Camp Blanding this coming week. Old Peanut has hung * MOBILE — Shipping in this fort to make Isthmian a union outfit. This can only port is getting back to norma around just a shade too long. By BEN REES Maybe when he gets out, he will after a hectic four month period be done with the help of NORFOLK—Not much change Gordon, $1.00; Arnold Nathan- not have any worries any more of the best shipping that was every rank and file SlUer afloat. When you tie-up along in this port. Things have been son, 50c. ever encountered here. —he should at least be a Colonel, H. J. Acosta, $1.00; C. R. Fuber, or if he is real lucky he can get side an Isthmian ship, board going on as usual. We had the Pan Orleans (the her and give the crew the One of the pleasures of being 50c; R. L. Foote, $1.00; M. Mc- in the MPs and hang around Queen Mary of the Waterman score on waterfront union­ part of the Seafarers is knowing Carty, $1.00; R. W. Cartwright, Gran and Naples and give the SS Co.) to payoff here last week, ism. Show them a copy of that you are not a cog in an im­ $1.00; Bill Maldone, 50c; R. Catoe, seamen a break. Ma William's and the officers and men booted our contract, tell them how personal, cold organization; that 50c; Jack Griffith, $1.00; H. West- place will sure miss him, as he . in 28 dollars to the Log. we settle beefs, prove to there are members, and they are phall, $1.00; S. Krkovitch, $1.00; is one of the real oldtimers there." The Alcoa Master paid off with them that unionism, the SIU the great majority of the SIU, Richard Thornton, $1.00; C. RigGOOD HUNTING no beefs, and very little changes way, means more pork chops who want to share their pleasures ler, $1.00; J. Anderson, $1.00; One of Steely White's boys was in the crew. The Eliska finally for them. Howard Neal, $1.00; J. Magnuswith you and insist on helping to down to see us this morning, and got away, also the City of Alma. son, $1.00. Total—$26.00. ease your troubles. we had a long talk with him. The Alcoa Pointer paid off with It's feeling like this that makes It was a great lift to me, per­ He talks mostly Greek though a few beefs that were settled be­ a Union, and 1 am thankful that sonally, when the crew of the SS and we need an interpreter to fore the payoff time. We expect William S. Evarts came into the we have that kind of considera­ carry on a conversation with him. the Alcoa Pegasus and the Alcoa tion in the Seafarers. It makes Rail the other day bringing a Lots of good hunting here. I Pioneer and will also have the all the difference in the world. check for $26, the crew's dona­ went out and got a nice bunch of Captain Knot here. tion for a smoking fund for the quail Wednesday evening; and 'i / $ The William Brewster paid off brothers in Fort Stanton Marine Thursday Brothers Parkers and and will be here several weeks as Hospital. I enclose the list of Wread caught a nice string of she is going to drydock. The cold ndividual donors, I think their trout. (Louie Goffin take note.) weather finally caught up with names ought to be printed in the Anytime some of you fellows us; so if you are coming down Log. want to spend a few days hunt­ south, don't forget to bring your C. V. Morgan, $1.00; C. A. Vaning, drop down and I'll take you overcoat with you because you cura, 50c; Joe Komiado, $1.00; Joe to a fellow's place that has fifwill need it. Hall, 50c; H. Paquett, 50c; H. W. ten thousand acres of posted land, As this is being typed, the first Grove, $1.00; C. Gosniss, 50c; and the quail are plenty thick. man was fined 50 cents for com­ A. C. Vipperman, $1.00; G. Carr, Yesterday ,Tampa's tempera­ ing to the Union Hall without his 111.00; R. Burkett, $1.00; John ture ranged from 68 to 80 de­ book. So don't forget your Union Timkins, $1.00; Colbert Harkins, grees. Not bad for November; book when you come to the Hall. 1.00; K. - Atkinson, $1.00; John eh, wot? New Coast Guard Papers Messy CG Must End Control Over Seamen Mobile Shipping Caiiing All SiU Men Goes Back To Normal ft SIU More Than An Economic Group 11 �••Wra THE Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 30, 1945 THE WEEK'S NEWS nv REVIEW A Sport8 And News Roundup For The Benefit Of Our Lnion Members in Foreign Ports. SPOBTS COLLEGE .GAMES several years of good pitching left. In his last year with the Phillies, he won sixteen games . . . Alabama chosen as one of the Rose Bowl contestants . . . Star Pilot wins Futurity at Pimlico with a purse of $36,365 . . . "Phog" Allen claims Big Six Conference pays football players. Hear, hear! . . . The ring world's little guy, Jimmy Johnston, cele­ brated his 70th birthday . . . Holy Cross selected as one of Orange Bowl teams . . . Freddy "Red" Unbeaten Indiana by blanking Purdue, 20-0, won it's first Big Ten title in 45 years of conference competition. Standouts for the Hoosiers were returned-Vet Pete Pihos and Brooklyn Ben RaimonCochrane, former Navy ohief pet­ di . . . Notre Dame staged a sec­ ty o^cer, trains for world's wel­ ond half rally to swarm over Tuterweight championslup gp lane, 32-6 . . . Clemson upset Georgia Tech, 21 to 7 . . . Duke against Marty Servo while attend­ clinched the Southern Conference ing school under GI Bill of Rights crown by defeating North Caro­ at Seton Hall College . . . lina's Tarheels, 14-7, in a tough game. ARBITRATE LONGSHORE CONTRACT Virginia joined the beaten ranks by losing to Maryland, 19-3 . . . Brown 6, Colgate 6 . . . Mis­ souri outscored Kansas, 33-12, to grab Big Six top honors . . . Penn 59, Cornell 6 ... Yale triumphed over Princeton, 20 to 14 . . . Lou Little's Columbia Lions wound up their best season with a 251 point total by whitewashing Dart­ mouth, 21-0 . . . Pitt 7, Penn State 0 . . . Harvard overwhelm­ ed Boston U, 60 to 0, in a one­ sided game. Lafayette 7, Lehigh 0 ... A strong SMU blanked Baylor, 34-0 . . . Texas Christian 14, Rice 13, in a close one . . . UCLA Rose Bowl hopes dashed after losing to Cali­ fornia, 6-0 .. . Alabama 55, Pensacola 6, to wind up a successful season for 'Bama . . . Michigan won a thriller from the Ohio State Buckeyes, 7 to 3 . .. Northwestern 13, Illinois 7 . . . Wisconsin gained first win in 23 years over Min­ nesota, 26-12 . . . Nebraska 13, Louis Waldman, altcmeY for IntL Loagshoremen's Assn. (AFL)> Iowa 6 . . . Ole Miss took a close listens as ILA Pres. Joseph Ryan makes a point during contract one from Miss. State, 7 to 6 . . . arbitration proceedings in New York. William H. Davis is arbitra­ Tennessee 14, Kentucky 0 . . . tor in dispute which led to spontaneous IS-day strike. (Fed. Pictures) Wash. State beat Washington, 70 ... So. Cal 34, Oregon State 7 . . . Auburn blanked Louisiana COUNTING FORD STRIKE VOTE Tech, 29-0. PRO FOOTBALL Green Bay Packers whipped the N. Y. Giants, 23-14, with GB center Charley Brock stealing the ball from Ward Cuff, and in­ tercepting a Giant pass to score a marker . . . The Philly Eagles, by blanking the Washington Red­ skins, 16-0, remained in the race for Eastern Division leader. With Steve Van Buren plunging and Zimmerman tossing, the is­ sue was never in doubt . . . Chi­ cago's Bears, with Sid Luckman and George McAfee starring, de­ feated the Pitt Steelers decisively, 28-7. Scoring three touchdowns in the fhst half; the Bears were never headed . . . After the East­ ern Division leader is decided, with Philly and Washington now tied and each with two more games to play, the winner wiU ^meet Cleveland's Rams for the pro title. T/ WORLD OF SPORTS Racing revenue set a new rec­ ord in New York with a total of $32,463,542 reverting to the state ... Veteran right-hander School­ boy Rowe released from the Navy. At 35, Rowe figures he still has NLRB employes count ballots in Ford plant at Detroit aftev vote was held to determine whether members of United Auto Woi;kers favored strike if company denies demand for 30% wage increase. Vote was 43,235 to 3,851 in favor of strike. Negotiations with Ford continue while General Motors workers strike. (Federated Pictures) CURRENT EVENTS.. i., AT HOME Big news at the moment is Patrick J. Hurley, who took Wash­ ington bureaucracy by surprise with his sudden resignation as Ambassador to China, and issued a statement of denunciation against professional and career diplomats. Hurley charged that these people have interfered in US foreign policy "to undermine democracy, and bolster imperialism and communism." . . . Isolation­ ist Senator Wheeler, who likes to be known as "non-interventionist," spent four hours of the Senate's time denouncing Russia and Great Britain, the US and the UNO (United Nations Organization). The theory that "this Government of a peaceful people (the US) . . . was the cause of poor innocent Tojo being dragged into war" was declared ridiculous by former Secretary of State Cordell Hull. .. The US gave unqualified support to Uraguay'si proposal for "collec­ tive hemispheric intervention, whenever one of the American Re­ publics violates the elementary rights of man by a government of force" . '. . The Senate debate on the United Nations Participation Act is expected to result in acceptance of the principle of collective security, which policy the Senate vetoed 25 years ago when it pre­ vented the US from joining the League of Nations. Hope faded completely at the President's Labor-Management Conference when four committees were reported deadlocked. The head of the National Association of Manufacturers, Ira Mosher, declared that labor would have to "modify" its right to strike, orj the conference would only be able to discuss minor problems . . . Three weeks of discussions have only produced one agreement, i.e. that labor and management can't get along unless one or the othen surrender its "inalienable rights" . . . Charles E. Wilson, Gener^ Motors president, denied that the corporation had agreed to meet with Federal Conciliators. This, despite the announcement of such a parley by Secretary Schwellenbach, and the naming of a nine member delegation by the UAW. The strike entered its second week with no sign of retreat on either side . . . 700,000 steel workers have voted to dtrike, but no action is expected before January. Observers expected the steel workers union to bolster the autoworkers' strike funds and avoid actual picketing themselves. They pointed out that a victory in auto would reflect in every wage earner's pocket, regardless of his work.- INTERNATIONAL Early returns from Austria indicate that the first election in fifteen years has decisively beaten the communists, and elected the Socialists and the People's Party. More , than 90% of the people eligible voted .. . Lawyers representing accused Nazis at the Nurem­ berg trials are trying to call many leading figures in Allied countries as defense witnesses. Among those named are Lady Astor; an American, "General Wood," Lord Beaverbrook, and Winston Churchill's son. There is little likelihood that they will be called, however. Warnings of fascism returning to Italy were voiced by Premier Parri, forced to resign when two parties in the coalition government withdrew their support. He told his successors to beware of civil war and the return of dictatorship . . . Moscow was expecting an official delegation from Iran to confer on the seething revolt in Azerbaijan, which is occupied by the Ruasians. The Red Army troops are accused of interference with the Iranian goyernments forces and encouraging the rebels . . . British and American pleas induced Archbishop Damaskinos to withdraw his resignation as Greek Regent ... In Palestine the arrest of Jewish immigrants who landed illegally is said to have led to bombing of two police stations and injuring. of»a score of constables . . . Java's indepeiidence Cabinet and Premier failed to win support from Nationalist leaders, but asked that British and Dutch troops be replaced by men from the US, Australia, Russia and China . . . Russia was reported to be keeping the com­ munists out of Manchuria, in accordance with an agreement with the Chinese Government at Chungking. The President of the Argentine Chamber of Commerce said his country's affair^ paralleled Italian fascist methods as anti-Jewish riots continued, apparently at official instigation, in Buenos Aires ... Fists flew in B.A. when Peron (Argentine strong man) supporters clashed with "democrats." The "democrats" were arrested by poliqe. Taxation to recover all war profits has been approved in Japan by General MacArthur. The Japanese industrialists are not entitledC* to make money on their part in the war, is apparently the thought behind the General's directive ... The death toll in India, as a result of three days of demonstrating against the trial of members of the Indian National Army, totalled thirty-seven. �Friday' Noveixtber 30, 1S45 THE SEAFARERS lOQ Page Eleven SS W. SCOTT (Paid off in New York) E. Stratis, $2.00; A. Gonzalis, $1.00; B. G. Binnett, $2.00; G. T. Vibe, $1.00; S. A. Spivey, $2.00; J. D. Lawson, $1.00; W. Nichnowich, $2.00; W. A. McDaniel, $5.00; T. Tounisson, $2.00; E. Delande, $1.00; W. W. Dickey, $2.00; G. F. Edwards, $5.00; B. Miewaca, $2.0.0; Joe Staggs, $1.00 Total— $29.00. $1.00; M. Banny, $2.00; R. N. Bond, $3.00; M. Fort, $3.00; M. C. Holland worth, $3.00; M. W. Euins, $3.00; E. Kennon, $3.00. Total— $34J)0. SS ANTINIOUS (Paid off in New York) H. L. Durant, $i.00; C. E. Evans, $1.00; R. D. HUl, $1.00; G. E. Sime, $1.00; G. F. Miller, $1.00; J. W. Hill, $1.00; P. T. Coponiti, $1.00; J. W. Tobinson, $1.00; R. C. Schwenk, $1.00; James T. Beasley, $1.00. Total—$10.00. SS MADAKET (Paid off in New York) P. Paulin, $2.00; J. J. Radlesk, $3.00; D. Klein, $3.00; J. Severins, $2.00; K. B. Samat, $2.00; G. J; Eisenhaidt, $1.00; C. Senarighi, $1.00; T. T. Simpler, $2.00; J. J. Sexton, $2.00; C. G. Preisch, $1.00; J. Fisher, $1.00; V. H. Lynch, $2.00; R. Bersick, $2.00; T. F. C. Moehies, $2.00; M. Hays, $2.00; J. D. Reeves, $2.00; H. Bin-Dollak, $2.00; A. Rogerson, $2.00; A. A. Flaws, $2.00; E. C. Kohler, $2.00; R. A. Hall, $2.00. Total—$40.00. A Bell, $2.00; G. Hudson, $3.00; E. L. O'Rouke, $2.00; W. A. Sallie, $2.00; W. Truitt, $2.00; L. N. Taylor, $2.00; E. Broglin, $2.00. Total—$15.00. ;•# DONATIONS TURNED INTO NEW YORK BRANCH $1.00; J. Sykes, $1.00; G. Goos, $1.00; W. Carllet, $1.00; Joseph Savin, $2.00; J. Kory, $2.00; W. Lovirie, $2.00; R. Moran, $2.00; Chas. Leyannan, $2.00. Total— $16.00. SS CAPE BORDA (Paid off in New York) H. C. Michels, $1.00. $1.00. Total— Sona, $3.00;L. Total—$7.00. SS J. GARRIE (Paid off in New York) O. Roberson, $2.00; N. Roll $2.00; N. M. Urich, $2.00; H Mielke, $2.00; E. Kaeria, $2.00; Bilinski, $2.00; J. H. Grant, $2.00 P. Schad, $2.00; G. Greenberg, $2.00; J. E. Dressen, $2.00; S. Feincett, $2.00; E. C. Rybinski; $1.00; C. E. Hasz, $1.00; R. Kemmer, $2.00; C. Cassano, $2.00 Rog. A. Goddard, $2.00; J. Roderi quez, $2.00; Carl R. Kohls, $2.00 J. S. Matika, $2.00; R. S. Schlink; $2.00. Total—$38.00. SS FITZHUGH LEE (Paid off in Boston) Kenneth J. Johansen, $1; L. K. Welch, $1; S. H. Zydel, $1; Don­ ald Wagner, $1; Sten L. Johnson, $1; C. F. Peters, $1. Total—$6.00. R. Gleeson, $2.00; C. Williams, $1.00; J. Elmguest, $1.00; N. Machenson, $1.00; M. McMahon, $2.00; G. Hamilton, $1.00; P. Lipman, $2.00; R. Neuhauser, $1.00; H. Dawson, $3.00. Total—$14.00. L. Colombo, $1.00; P. Sarchio, $1.00; D Brendle, $1.00; T. Thomas, $1.00; K. Minich, $1.00; T. Jackuc, $1.00; I. Smith, $3.00; R. Arnett, $3.00; T. Anderson, $3.00. W. S. Daniel, $1.00. Total $16.00. SS RICHARD RUSH SS JAMES SWAN (Paid off in New York) F. Jarocinski, $3.00; R. Smith, (Paid off in Portland Maine) $3.00; H. Wetzel, $3.00; J. Nichols, A. Siles, $2.00; J. Rodriguez, Percy Boyer, $3.00; L. L. Gill, $3.00; J. Jenkins, $3.00; S. Naud$1.00; H. Sposato, $2.00; R. John­ SS TILLINGTON $1.00; R. Lambert, $1.00; J. F. zius, $2.00; G. Waas, $2.00; C. son, $2.00; R. McCannon, $2.00; (Paid off in New York) Robbins, $1.00; J. Kereston, $1.00; F. L. Hildebrano, $2.00; B. Toth, Moore, $3.00; G. Wirt, $3.00; J. F. Boyd, $1.00; C. Kavanagh, E. R. Van Woudenberg, $1.00; A. $2.00; H. Cordes, $2.00; C. Nick- Wasvl, $3.00; D. Larrivee, $3.00; $2.00; R. Lehning, $2.00; H. M. W. Miller, Jr., $1.00; R. Davis, ens, $1.00; W. Hryszko, $2.00; S. R. Lowden, $3.00; J. Carbo, $3.00; Widdonson, $2.00; W. Kalwa,$2.00; $1.00; L. Andreson, $1.00; H. R. J. Swink, $3.00; A. Godzik, $3.00; SS DE SOTO B. Ingle, $2.00. Total—$20.00. E. W. Smith, $3.00; J. T. Yeager, Welsh, $1.00.; W. G. Hughes, $1.00. R. Rachlow, $3.00; W. Ingalls, (Paid off in New York) $3.00; H. J. Robin, $5.00; E. SS J. MILLEDGE L. W. Peace, $1.00; H. M. Karl$3.00; R. Clark, $3.00; C. EHiott, Grech, $1.00; A. B. Kula, $2.00 sen, $1.00; J. W. Keen, $1.00; E. V. Matinki, $1.00; O. Holcomb (Paid off in New York) $3.00. Total—$55.00. A. H. Willard, $2.00; H. A. Eller, Bernel, $1.00; Fiske, $1.00; Adams, $1.00. Totat-$2.00. H. R. Krentz, $2.00; A. Kulos, H. Bergen, $1.00; B. N. Martin, $2.00; C. L. Beck, $2.00; R. D $r.OO; Saonnie, $1.00; Smith, $1.00; $1.00; M. Hall, $1.00; D. H. An­ $1.00; K. Montgomery, $1.00; E. SS RICHARD BASSETT Doney, $5.00; J. L. O'Connor, Wallace, $1.00. Total—$22.00. dersen, $1.00; D. D. Molter, $1.00; Kuczay, $3.00; J. Olexa, 3.00; T. (Signed on in New York) $2.00. Total—$36.00. V. Y. Rendar, $1.00; W. V. Vol- Burns, $3.00; R. Dail, $3.00; D. SS WM. S. YOUNG Virgil Troughber, $2.00; C. Rus kel, $1.00; J. A. Weiss, $1.00; C. Turner, $3.00; C. Augustyniak, SS CAPE MOHICAN sell, $2.00; J. Brosober, $2.00. To­ Donough, $1.00; C. U. Hardwick, $3.00; K. Kern, $3.00; A. Beiser, (Paid off in New York) (Paid off in New York) tal $6.00. $2.00; E. Sidenitz, $2.00; C. I. $3.00; J. Odell, $3.00; J. McKenna, R. Mankin, $1.00; O. Dahl, C. Gonzalis, $1.00; A. M. Fusco Copper, $2.00; H. D. Linton, $2.00; $3.00; O. Wright, $3.00; E. NeuSS H. LOMB $2.00; J. C. Swain, $1.00; D. Mor $2.00; V. Conslantino, $2.00; Lee D, Karpie, $1.00; J. Albert, $1.00; bauer, $3.00; I. Seyfried, $3.00; W. rell, $2.00; R. T. Milde, $1.00 Pierce, $2.00; R. Kasanda, $2.00; (Paid ofi in New York) C. S. Nelson, $2.00; J. A. Russell, Stringer, $1.00; M. Crawford, R. Picken, $2.00; G. Koelbe, $2.00; Total—$7.00. R. J. Zirlott, $2.00; B. H. Goff, $2.00; M. Greenwaid, $1.00; K. E. $3.00; L. Cheesbro, $2.00; W. H. Hanes, $2.00; P. Martin, $2.00; $2.00; J. Velez, $2.00; AUie AnSS ANDREW JACKSON E. Savage, $2.00; H. E. Nilan, drock, $2.00; H. W. Foebes, $2.00; Uri $2.00; R. P. Koshik, $1.00; E. Cody, $2.00; J. Dolon, $1.00; E. (Paid off in New York) $2.00; Raymond I. Dahold, $2.00; J. N. Hoy, $2.00; Robt. Potter, Dasch, Jr., $2.00; E. E. McDonald, Romano, $2.00; L. B. CaUahan, $2.00; W. Kirpper, $2.00; Jack $2.00; P. Bowen, $3.00; H. VilW. A. Geiger, $2.00; S. M. Stok R. W. Moss, $1.00; L. L. Bisson$2.00; D. P. Davis, $2.00, Total— Geiyer, $3.00; W. F. Meyer, $3.00; lianeal, $1.00. Total—$59.00. ke, $4.00; S. Mackay, Jr., $2.00 neth, $2.00; C. O. Faircloth, $1.00; $16.00. T. M. Murelle, $2.00; B. F. Doolin, J. K. Gatlin, $4.00; D. O. Gipson, E. Bryant, $1.00; L. W. Hasiak M. Voletta, $1.00; R. L. Mur­ $3.00; J. W. Curlew, $2.00; N. $4.00; J. Ansor, $2.00; 0. D. Mer $3.00; O. L. Taylor, $3.00; J. B SS WARD HUNT phy, $1.00; D. Bynum, $1.00; F. Skuban, $3.00; G. W. Huthmacker, rlil, $2.00; D. R. Howard, $2.00 Kern, $2.00; F. R. Bare, $1.00; B (Paid off in New York) Ottenberg, $1.00; E. Ottenberg, $1.00; J. Boltin, Jr., $1.00; J. V. U. T. Cleveland, $2.00; J. Thaxton C. Osborne, $2.00; R. Northrop $1.00; S. Feingold, $1.00; P. Hur­ G. Mickelson, $2.00; R. W. Wag­ Ornowski, $1.00; W. Johnson, $4.00; D. A. Wright, $5.00; J, $2.00; A. Grune, $1.00; G. J, ner, $2.00; E. J. Blee, $5.00; J. P D. Johnstone, $1.00; T. R. Ryan, ley, $1.00; R. Nadeau, $1.00; J. Adams, $5.00; M. M. Laws Freda, $1.00; F. C. Bunch, $2.00 Wheat, $1.00; J. Lamb, $1.00; J. Zoger, $2.00; M. Schwartz, $3.00 $1.00. Total—$57.00. $3.00; C. L. demons, $5.00; S. O Total—$49.00. A. Raitano, $1.00; J. A. R. BowS. W. Zabawa, $5.00; W; A. Bur­ Wliitworth, $2.00; W. S. Holmes, SS THOMAS HYDE rette, $1.00; F. W. Smith, $1.00; ton, Jr., $2.00; W. Natmulski SS ELENOR ^r., $3.00; E. Linch, $2.00; R. E K. LeRoy Wood, $1.00; J. Kur(Paid off in New York) $2.00; N. J. Benjamin, $2.00. To­ (Donations Made in Baltimore Horn, $5.00. tal—$25.00. J. CahiU, $3.00; J. Warr, $1.00; chitski, $1.00; J. Conklin, $1.00; HaH) L. E. Wing, $4.00; F. J. Barley E. Gasperini, $4.00; G. Kosmas, L. Eshbach, $1.00; M. Fults, $1.00; Dimas Mendoze, $1.00; Ange $2.00; L. S. Roach, $2.00; W. H SS FALLEN TIMBER ill.OO; T. Madigan, $1.00; E. Smith, C. H. Dittmer, $1.00; T. Blodes, Werneth, $2.00; W. A. Clowers, Passapera, $1.00; Juan Nieves, (Paid off in New York) ilS.OO; J. Hanlon; $10.00. Total— $1.00; Henry Haas, $1.00; R. Din$4.00; F. L. Jeffryes, $4.00; R. L $1.00; Antonio Melendez, $1.00; nisen, $1.00; William Heil, $1.00; L. Szeliecki, $1.00. Total—$1.00 $23.00. Gorham, $2.00; D. L. Knapp, Michael A. Erelli, $1.00; Enrique W. Eversley, $1.00; B. Kenny, SS J. HEWEs' Albert Ellen, $1.00. $4.00; C. A. Dorrough, $2.00; I. J. Soto, $1.00; Gerardo Camacho, $1.00. Total—$25.00. Garrett, Jr., $3.00; L. Burk, $2.00. $1.00; F. Camachi, $1.00; R. Mc(Paid off in New York) SS SPARTANBURG VICTORY' J. Ulses, $2.00; J. Russo, $2.00; Kula, $1.00; J. R. Rivera, $1.00; Total—$89»Q0« S. E. Dodge, $1.00; W. Finley, (Paid off in New York) W. Yudovishes, $3.00; R. Suarez, C. Kind, $1.00; B. Hermandez, $1.00; R. J. Congdon, 1.00; F. SS HASTINGS $3.00; G. Lothrop, $3.00; W. Stiles, C. A. Wiles, $1.00; C. D. RumSl.OO; J. C. Sanobria, $1.00; J. Lindsey, $1.00; Geo. Young, $2.00; ney, $2.00; G. Pince, $1.00; M. S. $3.00; R. Beaudry, $3.00; L. Silver, (Paid off in New York) C. Reed, $1.00. ' Total—$14.00. J. Fancutt, $1.00; R. Delker, $1.00; wigg, $1.00; J. S. Downy, $5.00; $3.00; D. Wolfe, $3.00; L. Fleming, W. S. Watkins, $2.00; J. D. C. T. Kemper, $1.00; I. Hall, $1.00. C. W. Hebrauk, $1.00; A. Polxan- $3.00; J. Nagy, $3.00; P. Pitti, SS WARD HUNT Templeton, $2.00; W. C. Taylor, Total—$10.00. (Paid off in New York) ski, $1.00; R. Conway, $1.00; D. $3.00; G. Mihalopoulos, $2.00; A. $2.00; C. Cortright, $2.00; B. P. Wyckoff, $1.00; R. Moss, $1.00; Maestro, $3.00; R. Zogg, $3.00; J. Simmacz, $2.00; H. F. Sheppard, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS S. A. Emery, $2.00; P. Gilvanry, W. T. Fout, $1.00; E. T. Matthews, Ruszel, $3.00. Total—$48.00. $1.00; C. Inman, $2.00; S. A. Kor- !;3.00; A. Hull, $1.00; M. E. Simms, George T. Brannan, $1; Hans net, >$1.00; W. J. McDonough, i 13.00; E.- Rosa, $1.00; A. G. Soto, lives, 1; Jack Self, $1; Charles W. >1.00; J. Barrow, $1.00; R. E. S. Odeschuckt, $1.00; B. Paza$3.00; C. E. Zeitler, $2.00; R. Sl.OO; E. Lewis, 1.00; J. F. Ham- Crawford, $1 ;Frank P. Corcoran, ! Irusch, $1.00; M. C. AUain, $1.00; nowski, $1.00; J. Guerrino, $1.00; Riviera, $2.00; C. Bauer, $2.00; in, $1.00; T. Coyne, $1.00; M. $1; Russell H. Brinn, $1; Loy E. R. B. Chaney, $2.00; T. Mavordia, A. Mignano, $1.00; P. BrzostowR. A. Lindley, $2.00; T. Pitti, Levy, $1.00; C. J. McCarthy, $6.00; Hoyle, $1; William P. Allman, $1; $1.00; W. H. Thompson, $1.00; J. ski, $1.00 E. Habez, $1.00; F. DotStringer, $2.00; R. Lyons, $2.00; ton, $1.00; J. McLaughUn, 1.00; $2.00; W. J. Roach, $2.00. Total— E. Lewis, $1.00; J. J. Dalici, $1.00; John Tuczkowski, $1; Mrs. Ann S. Drummond, $13.00; F. R. V. Greco, $1.00; A. Stodgel, $1.00; T. Justas, $1.00; P. J. LaBlanc, Lammers, $1; Walter Tach, $1; $29.00. Stransky, $2.00. Total—$43.00. $4.00; W. H. Finicke, $2.00; J. C. John F. McLaughlin, $1; D. P. L. Montalzo, $1.00; G. Vago, $1.00; Geo. Benson, $2.00. Total—$2. J. F. Indore, $2.00; N. T. Fout, W. A. Long, $1.00; F. Alekcamie, Hollicky, $2.00; J. Anton, $1.00; Carroll, $1; Paul L. Baker, $1; SS THIS DALTON E. C. Dacey, $1.00; T. T. Gapelas, William Jensen, $1; William I. !;2.00; D. G. Elsberry, $2.00. To­ $1.00; W. Monohan, $1.00. Total 1.00; H. Gilsdorf, $5.00; Wm. Eionea, $1; M. Quinnoes, $1; Bus­ tal—$6.00. —$15.00. (Paid off in New York) Hernandez, $2.00; C. Montgomery, ter McCormick, $1; Joseph H. A. M. Rothman, $4.00; M. GoldSS L. EVANS L. W. Hampton, $1.00; A. L. 3.00, E. Knowles, $1.00. Total— Prudhomme, $1; Amos V. Mac­ enberg, $1.00; T. Knipp, $1.00; B. Yarborough, $1.00; E. V. Dunlap, (Paid off in New York) $46.00. kenzie, $1. Total—$20. H. Webb, $1.00; J. E. Carey, $1.00; $1.00; T. Frankmanis, $3.00. Total G. Garcia, $2.00; H. F. Higgins, W. H. Koepper, $1.00 A. E. Wil­ SS HENRY LOMB SS J. P. MITCHELL —$6.00. $2.00; J. Zito, $2.00; W. H. Riley, liam, $1.00. Total—$10.00. SS JOHN STEVENS (Paid off in New York) (Paid off in New York) r., $2.00; W. E. West, $2.00; R. E. N. Neilsen, $1.00. Total-S1.00. ^ (Paid off in New York) T. Tabradoe, $2.00; I. Galindez, Gainous, $2.00; M. King, $3.00; A. J. O'Neill, $1.00; E. C. TrawaitTOTAL—$980.00. L. Donovan, $2.00; F. B. Reth,pospi, $1.00; E. J. James, $1.00; $1.00; A. R. BroneUe,, $2.00; V. E, Roderiquez, $1.00; J. B. Hoyt, Hi j; n I I I I;I �::y:\ - rU' :*•;••• ;•••• '• m ;.: ft Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG Drops NMU Post; Says Loaders Collaborate With Shipowners Friday, November 30, 1945 IT'S GOTTA BE THERE crew, Cincinnati; dock workers, with any union official involved (Continued from Page 1) Cincinnati; dock workers, St. in the beef. The first we heard give our members the service to Paul; dock workers, Helena, Ar­ of this decision was when the Which they are entitled. kansas; dock workers, Vicksburg; company official called us up and This is what happened; • In July of 1944, when the Na­ dock workers. Warrior River; and gleefully read McKenzie's wire to us. Regardless of whether the tional Council was convened, the many others. Union was right or wrong, the And this is what happened to main point on the agenda was matter should first have been dis these former NMU members: the acceptance of the 1944 War cussed with the Union officials In Cincinnati, for example, the Labor Board decision. There was involved. maintenance crew, after being violent disagreement amongst Or take this case: the skipper the Council members with ref­ forced out of the NMU, formed an independent union. The com­ of the Steamer Louisiana forced erence to this decision. Certain pany now dictates the policy of three NMU members to junip of the Council members, led by this "union" to some extent. In overboard and into mud up to Brothers Myers and McKenzie, the same part, the dock workers, their necks, forty miles from the took the position that this WLB decision was the greatesit agree­ also formerly NMU, are now com­ nearest town, late at night, be­ ment ever achieved by the sea­ pletely unorganized. In Helena, cause these Union members re­ This lad's looking for his cabbage on the money due board. He's men. Other Council members, Arkansas, the NMU dock work­ fused to break our working rules. myself included, took the posi­ ers were thrown out of our Union Naturally the NMU crew aboard not worried—he knows it's got to be there. The SIU Patrolmen take tion that the decision, instead of and told to join the ILWU. Re­ tied the boat up in order to re­ care of that. the greatest agreement ever ceiving no service from that or­ instate these three men and re­ achieved, in fact contained prac­ ganization, these workers now move this mad dog skipper. Up to this time, that was the tically no gains for oiir mem­ belong to no union at aU. On the bership whatsoever. It did not lower rivers, we slid downhill so only tie-up we had on the rivers. contain an actual increase in fast, that at the time of my ar­ Despite this, a letter signed by wages, increased overtime rates, rival there, we had only three Brother Smith was immediately standby pay, increased manning contracts left, with the worst pos­ sent out to all our river branches, By BENJAMIN TAFLEWITZ stating that there were too many scales, or many of the other de­ sible conditions. For a kid just out of Sheeps- some authorative Steward or We had the beginnings, on the tie-ups out there, and they had mands that we felt could have head Bay Maritime School, a trip First Officer, that they realize been won by a real mobilization rivers, of the first real industrial to stop. This likewise was done on an Isthmian troopship is an what a meaningless thing it is to of the membership behind a union in the maritime industry without any consultation with interesting experience. Here is argue for a little justice when nationally, with everyone be­ the members actively engaged in fighting policy and program. why. The Sea Fiddler is a new there is no union contract to base longing to the NMU, from the the Union work on the spot. This sharp disagreement aris­ C-3 ship—clean and* fast. The your arguments on. And when ing over the 1944 WLB deci­ skippers and engineers on the basic scale is almost the same as these young fellows read the COLLABORATION sion has been prolonged to this boats to the Waterboys on the on SIU ships except, of course, Seafarers Log and get a little ink­ The above instances are merely day, with slome of those who docks. But during the period one seldom gets the 85c an hour ling of past union history, they favored jamming this decision Brother McKenzie was in com­ examples of many where the overtime which the company then realize that because there is work of the Union on the rivers down the throats of the mem­ plete charge, tlu-ough negligence say it pays; and that's the first a union in the field they get what bership, attempting to assassin­ or worse we lost not only the had been sabotaged, since I was big difference that stands out so they do get from the company. ate the character and integrity other sections, of maritime work­ assigned to that area. They fit sharply. One good going over of a typical of all those who had opposed ers, but the unlicensed personnel in with what happened to the But let's proceed—Our young SIU agreement, and they realize the decision, regardless of how as well, and we almost lost the Union on the rivers in the past. first tripper on this Isthmian C-3 why it is so necessary to get the, WhUe this may appear to be finds good quarters, good food SIU into Isthmian. such villification might hurt Union entirely. A survey of the situation con­ a personal fight on the surface, (because troop ships carry extra The Sea Fiddler has sent in 40 the Union and its! work. vinced me that we had a big it is far from that in reality. On supplies), and he even gets to see pledges altogether, and now we For example: job to do in that area; to raise the contrary, it arises oijit of movies every night. But, alas, must strive for the nearest thing KNIFED BY LEADERSHIP the wages and radically improve basic differences on policy and this outward shine soon shades to a 100% vote in the elections. After the Council meeting, I the working and living conditions returned to the west coast where on our remaining contract ves­ program. I have always main­ away to an awful, dull reality. Never again will maritime work­ The mess boys work 8% and 9 ers go back to the bad conditions I had been director of the sels; and to immediately begin tained that through correct mo­ Union's activities. Upon my ar­ organizing into our Union the bilizations of the rank and file hours a day, plus feeding extra and the miseries of the early rival there, I found that people river boatmen of the 1487 unor­ behind a fighting policy and pro­ men; and the company steward 1930's. Never again will we stand with whom I had worked many ganized companies. I began to do gram, even during wartime, the says he can't give them overtime. hat in hand for a pittance and a wages and conditions of our The 4-8 ABs must hose down be­ hand-out from the shipowners. years in building the Union this job. membership can be greatly im­ fore 8 a. m. and also clean the The young fellows on this ship would no longer even speak to proved. But others, particularly heads. The Firemen-Waterten- got that point easily after a lively BEEF SCUTTLED me. Upon investigation, I found Brothers Myers, McKenzie and ders must wire-brush (on their discussion in the mess with two After working there for sev­ that Brother Myers had made at Smith, have felt that collabora­ knees) the floor plates around oldtimers (both signed pledges)— eral months, I was recalled to least two telephone calls to San tion with our worst enemies, the the boiler fronts before the ship one of whom has sailed for 20 New York. A few months later, Francisco, one to Harry Bridges, shipowners, was the way to hits port in the U3A—no over­ years. Isthmian men are getting^ the Union again sent me back the other to Barney Dreyfus, the handle the seamen's and river time for that, or for countless to know the score, and they know to the rivers? Upon my return, Union's attorney, telling them boatmen's grievances. Mr. Murray, personnel director other items that on a union ship now why we fellows come aboard that I was a phony, that I had This fundamental difference would mean overtime. and sail these ships even if it sold out to Lundeberg, and that of Federal Barge Lines, said to It is when various disagree­ means a loss in some overtime I was a Trotskyite. Besides af­ me, "I thought we had safely continues to exist, despite lip fecting my personal relations gotten rid of you. What strings service to the contrary. The con­ ments arise between the men and each trip. with the west coast labor move­ did you pull to get back here?" tinued domination of Union pol­ ment, this action also affected A few days later, Haynes, port icy by those who preached col­ the negotiations then in progress captain of Mississippi Valley laboration with the shipowners with Union Oil, and the organiz­ Barge Line, also asked me hov/ in the past, expresses itself to­ them on account of the influence (Continued from Page 1) ing drive then on in Standard come I was back on the rivers day in the failure to mobilize other members of the crew. Those they exerted over younger crew since he thought they had me the rank and file behind our pre­ Oil of California. given suspended. sentences were members who were not given jail sent demands. Although negotia­ forced to pay $5. court costs, and terms. In November of 1944, I was permanently removed. Trouble developed on It was to be expected that tions with the operators for a post $100 bonds for one year. sent to the rivers to place na­ board the Westbank Park during tional policy in effect there. I the employers would naturally new contract were opened weeks a strike at Newport, England, found that no work had been object to and resist anyone who ago, only now has the member­ SENTENCED OVER STRIKES called over dismissal of a chief Magistrate Mclnnes commented officer. The crew refused to work done in that area for many years. fought to improve wages and ship been informed of what our that those given terms received as long as the first mate was on conditions and organize the un­ demands are. Without an in­ Instead, during the time Brother organized. What I did not ex­ formed, mobilized and active the crew, and as a result were McKenzie had been in sole charge of this work, we had steadily pect, however, was to find the rank and file, how can we hope ship' capable of honestly conduct­ charged with refusing to carry Union's work and progress con­ to win what we must have to live ing this struggle. out their duties as seasen. lost ground. Informed of the facts, with Strife aboard the Cromwell In many instances where we tinually interfered with and and support our families? had had contracts with com­ hampered by certain of our This basic difference in policy nothing hidden from them, the Park originated from the refusal panies in past years, we no long­ National Officers. But that is cannot be resolved by any meet­ membership will make the cor­ of crew members to sail until a er had any contracts. In addition, what took place. ing of the National Office or Na­ rect decision, as they always bosun, who was being demoted, many workers belonging to the For instance: tional Council. We have tried have. Once again they will place was reinstated. They were NMU had been turned over to Brother McKenzie, upon re­ that many times, and it has our Union back on its true course. charged with holding up the de­ In tendering this resignation, parture of the ship. other organizations or simply ceiving a complaint from a com­ failed. Only the membership can I pledge to the membership that Under, the Canada Shipping told to shift for themselves. pany official of the Federal Barge decide the issue. Without regard I shall continue to fight, as I Act, jail terms up to three months Among the many companies Line, went over the heads of for personalities, the rank and have done all my life, to build are mandatory, with the only and workers which were lost or both our St. Louis agent and file must determine whether they given away while McKenzie was myself, to wire this anti-Union are to have a strong and power­ our Union, and to help win for other alternative being suspended* Obviously the Act responsible for rivers' work, are employer that the Union was ful Union, whether the Union is all seamen the good things to sentences. the following: West Kentucky wrong in a certain beef we were to really fight for improvements which we are rightfully entitled. is being used to intimidate sea­ Fraternally submitted, men on the Park ships, and alsoj Coal Co.; Tresler Oil Co.; Pattoh- trying to settle. This was done in wages and conditions, and RALPH D. ROGERS to discourage union activity. 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